Longitude Sound Bytes

Dr. Matthew Greenhouse is an infrared astronomer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this episode, Keegan Leibrock , a political science and economics student from Rice University speaks with him about the path that led him to working on the James Webb Space Telescope, how it is inspiring new projects to look even further into space and explore new dimensions. See transcript . This podcast is...

A conversation with Hugh Broughton , an English architect and one of the world's leading designers of polar research facilities. In this episode, Angela Xie and Jessica Shi, architecture students from Rice University, speak with him about the Halley VI Research Station that Hugh Broughton Architects built in Antarctica. See transcript . As part of our focus on scientific explorations in harsh...

A conversation with Linda Welzenbach Fries , a geologist who served as public outreach coordinator and sediment processor for the THOR (Thwaites Glacier Offshore Research) team on the first ITGC science cruise aboard the RV/IB Nathaniel B. Palmer. In this episode, Louis Noel a graduate student from Rice University, speaks to her about the daily scientific activities on the research vessel and her...

A conversation with Dr. Cari Corrigan , a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. In this episode, Elizabeth Fessler from Rice University speaks with her about the role of the Smithsonian in curating meteorites and making them available to scientists worldwide for research. See transcript . Visit our series page . As part of our focus on scientific explorations in harsh envi...

A conversation with Dr. Ralph Harvey who has been leading the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) program since the 1990s. ANSMET is a three-agency program with NASA, Smithsonian, and the National Science Foundation, enabling search for meteorites, facilitating curation and then making them available for scientists worldwide. In this episode, Emory Mckenzie a graduate student from Rice U...

A conversation with Linda Welzenbach Fries , a science writer at Rice University who has been part of several expeditions in Antarctica. In this episode, Laurel Chen, a graduate student from Rice University speaks to her about the path that led Linda to these expeditions and what it takes to survive in the harsh environment. See transcript . Visit our series page . As part of our focus on scientif...

"When we study sound, we're looking at the frequency or the pitch of the sound, and then also the intensity. I'm focused exclusively on low frequencies, really low pitch sounds that can travel quite a distance in the ocean." A conversation with Samara Haver (Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon State University) about the role of acoustics research in developing technologies for ocea...

"In order to understand life in the ocean, we need to understand not just the forms of life, but also their environment, their very dynamic environment." A conversation with John Ryan (Sr Research Specialist at MBARI) about the nature of underwater sounds. Presented by Longitude fellow Melisa Acimis .  See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination the...

"We are focused on understanding and characterizing the soundscapes." A conversation with Eden Zang (Research Specialist at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary) about the processes for collecting and analyzing sound data to develop baseline understandings. Presented by Longitude fellow Jacqueline Buskop .   See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Lo...

"What makes this project really impactful is, we have open access to our methods and to our results." A conversation with Lindsey Peavey Reeves (West Coast Region Sanctuary Soundscape Monitoring Project Coordinator) about conservation fieldwork and the holistic nature of soundscape monitoring. Presented by Longitude fellow Laurel Chen .  See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part...

"Our science plan is to better understand how animals are using sound, because the more we understand all of those uses, the better we can get at what it is animals need us to mitigate or reduce that is harmful." A conversation with Leila Hatch (Research Ecologist at NOAA) on the broader role of NOAA and the origin of the SanctSound project. Presented by Longitude fellow Jesse Annan van...

Longitude fellow Jacqueline Buskop (Rice University) presents an introduction to our series on NOAA's soundscape monitoring at the U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and shares highlights from the conversations led by Tony Zhou (Yale University), Laurel Chen (Rice University), Jesse Annan van der Meulen (Rice University) and Melisa Acimis (Sabanci University). See transcript . Visit our series...

A conversation with Jon Olansen (Manager of the HALO project) about the Habitation And Logistics Outpost of Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Jade McAdams . See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and space technology. In this series, the fellows share highli...

A conversation with Julia Badger (Assistant Manager for the Vehicle Systems Manager) about the process of automation on Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Quint Smits . See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and space technology. In this series, the fellows s...

A conversation with Sean Fuller (International Partner Manager at NASA) about transition of partnership experiences from Earth’s orbit with ISS to Moon’s orbit with Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Tony Zhou . See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and spac...

A conversation with Emma Lehnhardt (Program Planning and Control Manager at NASA) about the vision for expanding space explorations to the moon and beyond. Presented by Longitude fellow Jaena Kim . See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and space technology. In t...

Longitude fellow Jaena Kim (University of Ottawa) presents an introduction to our series on NASA’s Gateway program and shares highlights from the conversations led by Tony Zhou (Yale University), Jade McAdams (Rice University) and Quint Smits (Tilburg University). See transcript . Visit our series page .  As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, te...

Longitude fellows Tony Zhou and Blake Moya reflect back on the highlights from our Deep Dive with SOI series. See transcript . Visit our series page . Our Deep Dive with SOI series is showcasing conversations with the members of the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI). We are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research that are helping advance the understanding of our oceans! Join us i...

A conversation with Jyotika Virmani (Executive Director at SOI) about the Schmidt Ocean Institute, marine life discoveries, and the perseverance necessary for leadership. Presented by Longitude fellow Tony Zhou . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) members. We are explorin...

A conversation with Corinne Bassin (Data Solutions Architect at SOI) about collection and management of data and the role of creativity in data visualization. Presented by Longitude fellow Blake Moya . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) members. We are exploring the roles...

A conversation with Errol Campbell (ROV Manager at SOI) about the role of Remote Operated Vehicles in ocean research, teamwork, and the processes that make scientific expeditions a success. Presented by Longitude fellow Chinenye Oguejiofor . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Institute (...

A conversation with Jason Williams (Lead Mechanical Engineer at SOI) about the process of engineering complex designs for subsea Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and beyond. Presented by Longitude fellow Jade McAdams . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) members. We are exp...

A conversation with Eric King (Senior Director of Operations at SOI) about the early days of SOI to transitioning to new vessel Falkor (too) and developing worldwide partnerships. Presented by Longitude fellow Wendy Liu . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Institute members. We are explo...

A conversation with Carlie Wiener (Director of Communications and Engagement Strategy at SOI) about the PR problem of the ocean, the roles of creativity and technology in ocean research, and the vision for enhancing scientific communication through pop culture. Presented by Longitude fellow Jaena Kim . See transcript . Visit our series page . Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination th...

As we dive into exploring the ideas and actions that enable ocean science research, fellows Jaena Kim (University of Ottawa), Jade McAdams (Rice University), Wendy Liu (Rice University alum), Blake Moya (University of Texas), Chinenye Oguejiofor (Tilburg University), and Tony Zhou (Yale University)  introduce conversations they led with the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI) members. See transcript . V...