Streaming Science

In this Streaming Science Field y Futuro episode, UFAEC student Hailey Bryant interviews Maria Jose (“MJ”), an environmental engineering and development major at Zamorano University in Honduras.  MJ discusses choosing Zamorano for its multicultural environment, proximity to family, and disciplined structure, supported by scholarships and uniforms that promote equality. She also describes the Zamor...

In this episode of the Field y Futuro series, titled “Muddied Boots and Lab Coats,” Rola, an interdisciplinary ecology master’s student, continues her conversation with Dr. Adela Acosta, Head of Food Science and Technology at Zamorano University.  They explore the innovative nutritional solutions, such as upcycling food co-products, such as fruit peels and organ meats, into high-value, nutritious...

In this episode of the Field y Futuro series, titled “Muddied Boots and Lab Coats,” Rola, an interdisciplinary ecology master’s student, sits down with Dr. Adela Acosta, Head of Food Science and Technology at Zamorano University.  Dr. Adela shares the experience of students and culture at Zamorano by exploring the rigorous “learning-by-doing” educational model.  The conversation highlights how stu...

This episode of Streaming Science , part of the Field y Futuro series, explores the intersection of sustainable agriculture, culture, and global education.  Hosted by University of Florida undergraduate Shanie Keene, the episode features guest Ana Murray, a graduate of Zamorano University in Honduras and current UF scholarship intern.  Together, they discuss Ana’s hands-on educational experience,...

In this episode of Field y Futuroa, host and UF journalism student Azhalia Pottinger  sat down with the Director of Horticulture at Zamorano University - Dr. Jorge Cardona.  They discuss how researchers are coming up with ideas to reduce food waste in horticulture, challenges facing horticulture in Honduras, and Dr. Cardona’s experience teaching at a renowned international institution.  This episo...

In this episode of Streaming Science: Field y Futuro, hosts Lexi Westgate and Grace Bastow—students at the University of Florida—explore leadership and agricultural education across cultures.  They are joined by Jose Molina Gonzalez and Renzo Antonio Ceme Vinces, Ph. D. students and graduates of Zamorano University, known for its experiential, hands-on learning model.  Together, they discuss how c...

This episode dives into the "Internship Blueprint" of Zamorano University, examining how professional practices, the official term for their internships, act as a vital bridge between academic life and the global workforce.  Host Maria Fernanda Zepeda and guest Dr. Bernardo Trejos discuss the strategic timing of these placements at the end of the fourth year, which allows students to tra...

This episode explores the unique educational landscape of Zamorano University in Honduras, focusing on its holistic "Learning by Doing" model and the profound impact of experiential education on students.  Host Maria Fernanda Zepeda, a graduate student at the University of Florida and Zamorano University alumna, sits down with Dr. Bernardo Trejos, an Associate Professor at the Department...

This episode features Dr. Pablo Lamino, a former Zamorano University student and University of Florida faculty member.  The interview highlighting Zamorano's unique 'learn-by-doing' educational model and international student experience.  UFAEC student hosts Grace Bastow and Alexis Westgate guide the conversation to connect sustainable agriculture practices with cultural identity an...

This episode of Streaming Science explores the Florida Master Naturalist Program—past, present, and future—through a conversation with its founder, Dr. Martin “Marty” Main.  Hosted by FMNP Program Coordinator Caitlin Robison, the episode examines why the program was created, how it was structured, and how decades of fieldwork, research, and extension experience shaped its development.  Dr. Main sh...

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Adeyinka Ayodele, this episode features Dr. Shannon Gowans discussing plastic pollution and how the Remora app helps individuals track and reduce their use of single-use plastics. Learn how small behavior changes, combined with data-driven insights, can influence businesses, inform policy, and create meaningful environmental impact. Dr. Shannon Gowans: https://www....

In this episode of the Streaming Science: People & Nature podcast, Dr. Jamie Loizzo sits down with Dr. Amanda Brinton, founder of Environmental Stakeholder Connections, LLC, to explore the powerful role of relationships, networks, and human dimensions in environmental decision-making.  Drawing from her interdisciplinary background in ecology and sociology, Amanda shares how her experiences—fro...

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Adeyinka Ayodele, this episode features Caleta Scott discussing how programs like Lagoon Yoga strengthen mind–body connections with nature while expanding inclusive access to outdoor spaces. Learn how intentional community engagement, cultural connection, and experiential practices can empower people to build deeper relationships with the environment.  Caleta Scott...

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Emma Lauren Poole, this episode features Sarah Lockhart, a conservation social scientist exploring land trusts, landscape connectivity, and the human dimensions of conservation in Florida. Discover how collaboration, policy, and community-driven approaches can help protect biodiversity and shape the future of conservation across the state.  UF Center for Landscape...

In this episode of the Streaming Science: People & Nature podcast, Dr. Jamie Loizzo speaks with Jim Bays, a retired ecologist and leader of Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SOUL), about the power of community-driven conservation and the role of co-production in environmental stewardship. Drawing on nearly five decades of experience in wetland and lake ecology, Jim shares how his work has evolved f...

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Adeyinka Ayodele, this episode features Dr. Rebecca Zarger discussing how communities in Tampa Bay can strengthen climate resilience through urban forestry, storytelling, and community-driven solutions like the Blue-Green Action Platform (Blue Gap Project). Explore how connecting scientific data with lived experiences can inspire meaningful environmental action and...

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Emma Lauren Poole, this episode features Dr. Blake Simmons of the Tampa Bay Estuary Program discussing the purpose and impact of the People in Nature Symposium and the growing field of conservation social science. Learn how human behavior, community action, and collaboration play a critical role in addressing environmental challenges and how individuals can get inv...

Meet the team behind the Streaming Science: People and Nature podcast series as they share their journeys into science communication, conservation, and storytelling. In this introductory episode, faculty and graduate students from the University of Florida's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication reflect on their experiences at the inaugural People and Nature Symposium and exp...

Florida’s Gulf Coast is no stranger to hurricanes and environmental change- but it’s also no stranger to resilience. In this very first episode of Weather and Whatever , I take you with me to Cedar Key and Tampa Bay to talk with scientists and community leaders about how they’re tackling shoreline erosion, water quality challenges, and seagrass loss. Turns out, the Gulf and the people who care for...