Kayla Burgher and Risa Schnebly

SciChronicles

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Welcome to SciChronicles , the podcast where biologists from all walks of life share fascinating stories from their personal and professional journeys. In each episode, we dive into the experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped their careers and impacted their personal lives. You'll hear stories from researchers from different stages in their careers and get a behind-the-scenes look into what it's like to be a scientist. So, whether you're considering pursuing science yourself, or just curious about who scientists are, take a listen and join us as we explore the human side of scie...

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Kayla Burgher and Risa Schnebly

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Science

Latest episode

Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Unexpected Skills from an Unplanned Detour with Nolina Doud 01.04.2026

On this episode of SciChronicles, we welcome Nolina Doud , a History and Philosophy of Science Ph. D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies the outcomes of conservation and sustainability education. Noli shares the story of  her time working at a winery before starting her PhD and the unexpected lessons she learned which helped prepare her for being a scientist. She joins SciChronicles...

Asking for Help with Diego Olivo 29.01.2026

SciChronicles is back – this time, with a new format! You'll still hear stories from scientists about their experiences in science and life, but now we'll feature only one storyteller per episode. We'll also incorporate interviews with the storytellers so you can hear more about their stories, the writing process, and how their views on storytelling in science have changed.  For thi...

Salamanders and Scientific Legacies 01.06.2025

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Kayla Burgher , features the journeys of two scientists, Diego Olivo and Sofia Salazar , who share stories about seeking support, guidance, and role models as they shape their identities as scientists.  Diego Olivo is a Biology Ph. D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies viruses in animals, such as ducks. In his story, Diego opens up about fee...

Appalachian Ode 01.05.2025

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly , features a special three-part story from Dalia Maeroff in honor of Earth Day earlier this month. Dalia Maeroff , a science communicator and Ph. D. student in the Environmental Social Science program at Arizona State University, tells us all about her love for Appalachia and Pittsburgh, her lived experiences with climate change and envi...

Excavations and Eco-Grief 01.04.2025

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Kayla Burgher , features the journeys of two scientists, Paige Madison and SciChronicles co-host Risa Aria Schnebly , who share stories about their understanding of what science looks like and who it's done by. Paige Madison is an alumnus of Arizona State University's History of Science Ph. D. program, currently works as a media editor for the PB...

Goat Friends and Gutted Plans 01.03.2025

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly , features the journeys of two scientists, Daniel Bisgrove and Sci-Chronicles co-host Kayla Burgher , who share how their careers aren't exactly what they had imagined. Daniel Bisgrove , a Ph. D. Candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University, has always loved animals, especially goats. As a child, he aspir...

Struggle, Strikes, and Starting Over 31.01.2025

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Kayla Burgher , features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez and Dr. Xyonane Segovia , who share how their experiences and struggles have influenced who they are today and how they approach their science. Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez , a postdoctoral fellow for the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene, explores how her exper...

Career Changes and Church Music 27.11.2024

This episode of SciChronicles , hosted by Risa Schnebly , features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Baylee Edwards and Jarrett Joubert , whose personal journeys shed light on the complexities of pursuing a career in science and the challenges of reconciling identity, society, and belief systems. Baylee Edwards , a PhD candidate doing biology education research, explores the perceived confl...

Grit and Graffiti 23.10.2024

In the episode of SciChronicles, two storytellers tell us about their winding paths towards becoming researchers.  Our first storyteller, Kelle Dhein, is a historian and philosopher of science who recently became an assistant professor in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems. Kelle shares an origin story that might be unexpected for an academic, and encourages others in the sciences to get real...

Perseverance and Personality Tests 22.09.2024

In this inaugural episode of SciChronicles, we feature two amazing storytellers who tell us of their journeys in accepting and understanding their identities in science and how their experiences have impacted their work and personal lives.  Our first storyteller, Olivia Davis, recently graduated from ASU with her PhD in Biology and Society and is now working as a postdoc studying mental health in...

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