In The Know With CaT Bobino Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Scott Sampson is the CEO of the California Academy of Science and an amazing Paleontologist.  His love of dinosaurs at a young age catapulted him into a world of science, and he even had his own show about it - Dinosaur Train on PBS. From all his work in the field, and in museums, Dr. Sampson is embarking on a new journey - how to run a museum post pandemic!  Tune in a listen...

Send us Fan Mail Patricia Jackson is the Founder of We Ride Too, a nonprofit set in Oakland, Ca that encourages the youth of color to learn and ride horses.  We Ride Too was conceived when Patricia wanted to take her granddaughters to learn about horses and was told that Black people don't ride (Buffalo Soldiers anyone?!).  Click to learn more about Patricia, her nonprofit, and the incredible...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Wright-Hicks is an Environmental Scientist and STEM Advocate.  With more than a decade in the field, Dr. Wright-Hicks has done work in environmental planning and management.  Dr. Wright-Hicks is also the owner of S.O.U.R.C.E. Outreach Program. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Kristie Wagner is a climate change educator, author, teacher, creator, and most importantly - a mother of two.  In her free time, she has written numerous STEM books for kids and helped create a climate change game.  Join the conversation online, ask questions, and like and share! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Mathematician Dana Harris will be speaking to us about being a teacher in math and the importance of understanding math. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jalaal Hayes is the youngest person to get a Ph. D. in Chemistry in the history of the US according to the National Academy of Science in 2016. He was 22 when he received his Ph. D. from Deleware State University, an HBCU. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jessica Simpson is the Associate Director of the McNair and is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Chemistry at Fort Valley State University. She will be joining the scene tonight, so make sure you join in with questions and comments! Let's have a positive talk tonight amongst all the craziness in the world. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In The Know with CaT Bobino and Dr. Vernon Dunn Program Officer- U.S. Science & Innovation Policy at The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Veasley "Jungle Jordan" is a Wildlife Conservationist and Educator as well as Zookeeper and Science Communicator. Make sure you come ready with questions about all the wonderful wildlife Jordan has been able to work with, and how he got started! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Carlee is a recent M.S. graduate from Nova Southeastern University, where she researched the effects of provisioning tourism on nurse sharks in Belize. Learn More at http://www.misselasmo.org/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Taylor is all things Beauty and STEM. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Alex Troutman is a wildlife Biologist with several years in the field working with various species. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Join in the conversation tomorrow as I speak with Callie Broaddus, Founder and Executive Director for Reserva: The Youth Land Trust. Her organization is a testament that youth are interested in conversation and exploration.  Callie feels that the youth can be utilized now with educational topics and nonprofits.  The youth are largely in charge of fundraising and growing the organi...

Send us Fan Mail Ifeh Akano is a graduate student at the Weill Cornell School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology.  She is working hard to address the work she is doing with Pharmacology. Learn more.... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tay is a Senior Ethics Specialist at the American Society for Microbiology. First African American from FSU BioMS. Advocate for Diversity in STEM. CEO and speaker!   As a Neuroscientist, she has a passion for creating programs and exposing people to STEM careers and diversity. Learn more about Dr. Tay at www.heydrtay.com Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Natoshia Anderson is a Mechanical Engineer, Author, Motivational Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster with The Nerdy STEM Queen.  What can't she do?!   Learn more about all of the work that she is doing.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What happens to old oil rigs once they are out of commission?  Well, co-founders Emily Hazelwood and Amber Sparks are refurbishing old oil rigs into sustainable ocean reefs.  As avid deep-sea divers, these two friends are changing the game when it comes to oceanography.   Learn more about their work and their non -profit at rig2reefexploration.org. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Originally from France, working on her postdoc in New Zealand, and heading to Europe after.  AND, she also is into roller derby!   Meet Dr. Heloise, an amazing astrophysicist with a story to tell.  Check out this episode of In The Know with CaT Bobino and learn more about science being done in other countries and by a fabulous woman! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What type of career allows you to travel the globe to do research as well as teach?  Some may not realize it, but Geology is a broad field that can take you to many places.  What are some of the research ideas and programs available?  Let's ask Dr. Lewis. Dr. Jon Lewis is a Geoscientist that has travelled the globe learning about plate tectonics and now teaches Geology course...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard of Biotech - as a major? Well, neither did India Brown before discovering it at her college.  India was not interested in it at all, but with the possibility of a scholarship, and an encouraging mother, she decided to try it out.  And now, with a Master's degree, India is not looking back - but instead is looking forward and working hard in her discipline....

Send us Fan Mail I have been out of undergraduate school for many years, but if as many HBCU graduates know, there are certain professors that make a mark on you and you will never forget them.  One of those professors for me would be Dr. Mary Jane Krotzer.  Dr. Krotzer made learning about animal biology fun, and it didn't hurt that she was an excellent artist.  Dr. Krotzer retired from Still...

Send us Fan Mail Can a 10-year old learn Biochemistry?  According to Dr. Daniel Fried, of course they can!  Dr. Fried has taken his love of science and created a program called Biochemistry Literacy for kids.  Through his program, he has taught students from around the world about the structures of amino acids and how they work together.  But, how did a student interested in music turn into a scie...

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it (which would be crazy because I always mention it) I'm pregnant!  I am due November 18, 2020 with my first child - a little black boy.  I thought pregnancy would bring joy and excitement, which it has, but being pregnant during the Covid 19 pandemic, having to shelter in place, and not being able to share this experience with family and friends has been...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Troutman is an Animal Biologist who got notoriety when he posted a photo of himself stating that this is what a Biologist looks like.  Known for his love of birds and small mammals, Alex is changing the game when it comes to who works in science and animal Biology.  With goals of obtaining his Ph. D., Alex plans to continue his work while encouraging the next generation to ge...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Erica Morgan West is a physicist that almost wasn't.  Due to circumstances in her life, and the many battles that she has had to endure, Dr. West almost didn't finish her degree.  However, there was a chance meeting that guided her down her educational path and helped her get to where she is today.  Now, she is working on helping with the next generation with the hel...