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• Ancient Earth with Amanda Calhoun, PhD Candidate

  In this episode, I host Amanda Calhoun, PhD candidate in the Earth and Planetary Sciences program at Harvard! In one project, Amanda uses carbon isotopes to uncover signs of ancient life. In another project, Amanda uses pyrite (fool’s gold!) to understand Earth’s oxygen history. Listen to hear about the history of both our atmosphere and life itself!00:00 Intro and Overview02:46 Research Projects Explained05:41 Fieldwork and Sample Collection12:35 Goals & Implications of projects15:27 Origins of Life, Applications, and Environmental Impact21:04 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsMusic: 368 by Dyalla

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• Why Science Funding Matters

  Today is a solo episode with your host, Alex Chansky! I talk about why I do this show — in addition to some personal reasons, this channel is a great opportunity to make scientific research more accessible and understandable to the public!This is especially important in recent months as research funding cuts are proposed and our country’s top research institutions are cutting people & projects. So why is science funding important? Listen to find out more!00:00 Why I do this show01:20 Why Public Understanding of Science matters05:36 Current Funding Threats08:51 Long-term Funding cut impacts15:30 Ask Some QuestionsMusic: 368 by Dyalla

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• Water Diplomacy & Uncertainty with Catherine Knox, PhD Candidate

  In this week’s episode, I host Catherine Knox, PhD candidate at Tufts University, to discuss water diplomacy and decision-making! We talk about different ways to think about water management, especially when it stretches across multiple boundaries. Catherine goes on to discuss her work on sea-level rise adaptation in Boston and also how decisions can be made under both uncertainty and ambiguity.For example, me saying “I have no idea what to write next in this description” is uncertainty. Saying “this description is funny” is ambiguous. Listen and subscribe for more great jokes!02:55 Water Diplomacy and Transboundary Water Management04:04 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project11:14 Regional Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement17:48 Public-Private Partnerships and Model Applications23:47 Paper 2: Decision Making under Uncertainty & Ambiguity38:27 Personal Insights and Future DirectionsMusic: 368 by Dyalla

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• Water, Bugs, and the Bees with Danielle Eng

  In this episode, I interview Danielle Eng, an environmental scientist at the EPA! Danielle shares her experiences in light pollution control, water testing, and environmental consulting. We talk in detail about her role at the EPA, working with tribes in the Great Lakes region using Clean Water Act grants and conducting water quality sampling. Perhaps most excitingly, Danielle  discusses her senior thesis on native and domestic bee interactions! Tune in for an in-depth look at careers in environmental science and the impact of ecological conservation efforts.00:00 Intro01:51 EPA: Water Quality & Field Work Adventures16:18 EPA's Broader Impact21:07 Dark Skies Project27:18 Graduate School36:21 Bee ResearchMusic: 368 by Dyalla

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• Mapping Earthquake Hazards with Christina Sanon, PhD Candidate

  This week, I reunite with Christina Sanon, a researcher and PhD candidate at Tufts University, to discuss her journey and recent research developments! Christina discusses a recent seminar and her ~groundbreaking~ earthquake research. We also talk about water diplomacy, a recent Maine Earthquake, and the practical applications of Christina’s projects. Subscribe to hear more scientists discuss climate and natural hazards research projects!00:00 Intro and Water Diplomacy06:00 PhD Journey and Career Aspirations16:54 Earthquake Loss Estimation Project22:40 Understanding Hazard Maps and Soil Amplification28:14 Real-World Earthquakes and Damage State Probabilities35:14 Communicating Science EffectivelyMusic: 368 by Dyalla

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