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In this episode, UF AEC student Amber Kidd got to talk with Dr. Marcelo Wallau, a forage extension specialist and assistant professor in the Agronomy department at the University of Florida. In the interview we talked about his background, work with extension across Florida, as well as suggestions for future students pursuing an agriculture degree. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Wallau and what e...

Episode host Caroline Nickerson, a PhD student in the University of Florida's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, kicks off the Streaming Science “AI in Action” series with three experts who provide an introduction to AI an exciting aspects of the field. Dive into what makes AI at UF unique, explore the partnership that UF has with NVIDIA (one of the world’s leading techno...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC masters graduate Savannah Gardner sits down with Matt Donovan, the CEO of UF Innovate Accelerate @ The Hub company Agriculture Intelligence Inc. Matt provides an overview of Agriculture Intelligence and how AI is directly impacting precision agriculture. Thr...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Savannah Gardner sits down with the Chief Science Officer of Agriculture Intelligence, Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis. Dr. Ampatsidis is a leading global voice in precision agriculture and the use of computer vision, machine learning, and artificial...

Self-care is an essential part of maintaining both our physical and mental health—all of which are important, especially during the challenging times of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Christine Miller, an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Ecology in the Nematology and Entomology Department at the University of Florida (UF), discusses the importance of self-care and shares her advice and lessons...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Christine Krebs sits down with Dr. Michelle Danyluk to discuss her experiences as a COVID researcher, food safety, and life as a researcher that runs a lab during a pandemic! 

In this episode of Streaming Science’s COVID-19 Impacts on the Scientific Enterprise, UF AEC student Karissa Palmer, interviews Dr. Christa Court, an assistant professor of regional economics and director, economic impact analysis. Tune in to learn more about the economic impacts during COVID-19 and the struggle to balance motherhood and research during a global pandemic.     

In this podcast, we explore the Florida Landscape and Nursery Industry with Kate Clary, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association. Here, we discuss FNGLA membership and changes made within the organization this year in order to keep the community safe as well as how landscape companies and nurseries are handling the changes of the pandemic...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Today we got to interview Katie Ray a graduate student at the University of Florida who is basing her thesis on crisis communication during the pandemic. From changing a thesis to how her life as a TA has changed Katie has shown tenacity through it all and become a stro...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives?  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachel Mallinger,  assistant professor of pollinator ecology and conservation in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. Mallinger discusses how she fell in love with pollinators, current research the st...

In this episode, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS Extension Program Coordinator, Jamie Burrow, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about working in citrus with growers and scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research. (Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor...

In this episode of Streaming Science’s State of the Scientific Enterprise: COVID-19, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS scientist and Extension Specialist, Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about the life of a scientist during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for R...

How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists’ lives? When was the last time you thought about religion and fisheries at the same time? Let’s get right into it. We spoke with doctoral student Ben Lowe about his exploration of how faith and religion play a role in fisheries management and climate change. Science is inherently human – and because of this, we see all dimensions o...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Christine Krebs sits down with Worrel Diedrick a doctoral candidate that studies honeybee health. He shares his experiences and education that brought him to Florida to obtain his graduate degrees and life as an international stu...

Join Ludie Bond, Wildlife Mitigation Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Florida Forest Service as she discussed the impacts COVID-19 has had on the forestry industry, prescribed burning, and community relations. As a wealth of knowledge, she goes in-depth about the logistics of prescribed burning, misconceptions, and how to help your community be safe. This episode was made in partn...

How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists’ lives? Well, how have pandemics impacted the lives of animals? COVID-19 has given us plenty to think about, but have you ever thought about how pandemics can affect other species? Dr. Don Behringer, a UF marine ecology and disease pathology professor at the University of Florida delves into his research on crustacean viruses and h...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In the case of Whitney Stone, she had to uproot and move back home to the Carolinas due to the pandemic. With curveballs thrown every which way, this podcast focuses on how the pandemic has affected graduate students and their research.  This episode was made in partner...

In this episode of Streaming Science’s COVID-19 Impacts on the Scientific Enterprise podcasts, UF AEC student Karissa Palmer, visits with Dr. Eric Triplett a professor and chair in the department of microbiology and cell science. Join us for a discussion about Dr. Triplett’s research on COVID-19 antibodies and the impact of conducting research due to a global pandemic. This episode was made in par...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives?  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Savanna Barry, a regional specialized extension agent based at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key, Florida. Barry elaborates on current projects she is involved with and how her team had to come up with new, creat...

How did American’s spend their stimulus money? To find out, listen to this episode where Dr. John Lai and Dr. Bachir Kassas, both Associate Professors of Agribusiness in the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida (UF), discuss some of the economic impacts of COVID-19. In this interview, you will learn about the survey Lai and Kassas distributed to find out how American...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Some scientists and graduate students had to put their research on hold during the pandemic and shift to working from home. They had to limit lab and field work due to social distancing and preventative guidelines - and after some time, they are able to transition back...

In this episode of Streaming Science's H2Know series, UF AEC student, Coley Hingson, sits down with Steven Homan, a Ph. D. student in the Soil and Water Sciences Department researching urban water run-off and human impacts on stormwater pond systems. Tune in to learn more about nitrogen cycling and improving water ecosystems!

Join Caroline Storch as she explores the local impacts COVID-19 and how a family-operated blueberry farm is dealing with the devastation. Come with us as we travel to the small town of Dade City, Florida, and talk with the owner and operator of Storch Blueberries and see how she keeps it positive in these difficult times!

Life in the pond - In this episode of the Streaming Science H2Know series, Senior UF AEC student Juan Wiswell talks with UF graduate researcher Audrey Goeckner about a relatively unexplored ecosystem that stirs right in your own backyard. The science behind storm drain ponds and lakes and their role in cycling carbon through an ecosystem, plus the story of Audrey's journey as a researcher. Ta...

In this podcast, Dr. Smidt dives a little deeper into what precision agriculture, the idea of using technology to make more effective solutions, does to water quality. In this podcast, we discuss various topics on water quality including its effect on ag economics, farmers, and the general public.#H2Know #Streaming Science #Science #Water #Quality #STEM #Precision #Agriculture