Streaming Science

Join Dr. Emma Matcham, a UF/IFAS State Extension Specialist in Nutrient Cycling through the Department of Agronomy and Caitlynne Youmans, a Master’s student at the University of Florida in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications as they chat about fertilizer research as it relates to Florida agriculture. Dr. Matcham shares her experience researching precision technology as it r...

Taking a deep breath and immersing ourselves in nature holds profound significance for our well-being, especially for children, adolescents, and young adults. Cesar sits down with PhD. student Stephanie Stoutamire to discuss the science of connection to nature, where we explore the intricate links between spending time outdoors and mental health. Our conversation ranged from how nature create bett...

Host University of Florida student Carleigh Newsom and guest Assistant Extension Scientist, Eric Cassiano discussed the significance of aquaculture in Florida, particularly the ornamental fish industry. They highlighted the industry's economic importance, unique challenges, and the work done at the University of Florida tropical aquaculture laboratory. Mr. Cassiano then discussed his and othe...

On this episode of Streaming Science, Lauren Cook sits down with Walther Farms employee and University of Florida agriculture operations management student, Samantha Poreda, to discuss Southeastern Watermelon Farming. Samantha shares with us how she began her professional journey with Walther Farms and the many things she has learned along the way. This episode includes discussions on pesticides,...

On this episode of the Boundless Science series on the Streaming Science podcast, Hannah Bokor, second-year undergraduate Environmental Science major at the University of Florida, interviewed Caroline Nickerson, PhD candidate in Agricultural Education and Communication at the University of Florida. Caroline discussed her passions of citizen science, citizen technology, and climate change, includin...

In this podcast, Nicole is joined by Jillian Johnston, who shares her experience as a member of the Leadership Institute in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. Jillian reflects on the concepts she learned, such as the Clifton Strengths assessment, which helped her understand her problem-solving abilities and apply them effectively in initiatives like the CALS...

This episode is part of the Boundless Science Series on Streaming Science. The title of this episode is All About UF CALS leadership Institute with Dr. Natalie Coers. Dr. Natalie Coers is a instructional assistant professor at the University of Florida. In this podcast Dr. Coers goes over what this program is, why students should get involved with the program, and what students get out of the prog...

Agriculture is a widespread industry with a diverse population. In this episode of Boundless Science, Dr. Angeleah Browdy, the Director of the Office of Academic Support at the University of Florida, joins Kyleigh Hilburn, UF AEC doctoral student, to discuss the intersection of science and agriculture. Throughout this episode Dr. Browdy talks about how MANRRS has influence her career, and how the...

Welcome to our newest episode Bugs Out: Vector-Borne Disease mitigation in the boundless science series! I am your host, Dorcas Sunday, and in today’s episode, we get the chance to talk with Ms. Kassidy Caride MPH, Program Coordinator Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne diseases. Listen to find out more about the Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Disease (SCEVBD), cur...

Explore Kratom research in Florida with our podcast guest Dr. Nadakuduti, an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida. In this podcast we dive into the intersection of plant metabolism and human health as she unravels the profound effects of ingesting medicinal plants carrying alkaloids. Alkaloids are natural compounds found in plants that ca...

This episode is The Introduction to the Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville series. UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication (UFAEC) undergraduate student Hailey Jones interviewed UFAEC doctoral student Madison Dyment about the ins and outs of the seed grant and the University of Guelph - Ontario Agricultural College partnership that led to this series.  Dyment discu...

The University of Guelph is the leading agriculture university in Canada. In this episode of Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville, Dr. Rene Van Acker, the interim Vice President of Research at the University of Guelph, joined Kyleigh Hilburn, UF AEC doctoral student, to discuss the research mission of the University of Guelph, the pillars of the Ontario Agriculture College, and the im...

Collegiate agricultural programs can vary, not only from different states but also from different countries. This podcast episode explores the University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College’s unique features and opportunities. Celebrating their 150th anniversary, OAC has fun activities lined up for their students. Dr. John Cranfield, Associate Dean of External Relations, shared insight into OA...

On this episode of the Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville series on the Streaming Science podcast, Hannah Bokor, second-year undergraduate Environmental Science major at the University of Florida, interviewed Dr. Laura Van Eerd, professor of Sustainable Soil Management at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. Dr. Van Eerd discussed her long-term cover cropping research and expl...

On this episode of Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville, UF students Lauren Cook and Will Krause sat down with Dr. Steve Loewen, a Research Professor from The University of Guelph who specializes in tomato horticulture. Agricultural Education and Communication undergraduate Lauren started the conversation with a deep dive into Dr. Loewen's life experiences and how he became one o...

In the future, cows may no longer emit methane gas. Myth or reality? In this episode of Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville, Shenara Ramadan, a master’s degree student in UF Agricultural and Natural Resources Communication, interviewed Lucas Lopes, a PhD Candidate in Animal Bioscience , who explained the genetic research conducted at the University of Guelph aimed at reducing methane...

In this episode of Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville,  we explore timed AI (artificial insemination) in dairy cattle, with PhD student Colin Lynch, who is studying livestock genetics at the University of Guelp. Hosted by Marisa Crowhurst, University of Florida’s Agricultural Education and Communication masters student. Lynch discusses what timed AI is, how it is used in dairy cattl...

In this episode, UF Agricultural Education and Communication doctoral student Jenn Morgenthal interviewed Dr. Michael Lohuis about his experience as the Vice President of Research and Innovation with Semex Alliance and his research in animal breeding genetics. Listen to learn more about sustainable genetics practices in the animal agriculture industry. 

This interview is part of the Sustainable Solutions: From Gainesville to Guelph series. In this interview with University of Guelph PhD student Ella Dodd, we cover her research in fertility in dairy cattle, how she became interested in animal science, and how her research improves sustainability in the dairy industry. We hope that from this interview you gain knowledge about the sustainable improv...

Crampy in Cows' is a conversation with Guelph graduate student Gabby Condello, delving into her research on Crampy or bovine spastic syndrome, a painful muscular disorder affecting cows. With crampy on the rise, Gabby's research delves into its genetic heritability, aiming to shed light on its origins and potential solutions. Hear about the challenges it poses to producers and the welfar...

 Learn about University of Guelph OAC graduate Crystal MacKay’s journey in the agricultural communications industry. Crystal, founder and CEO of Loft32, created her company with the vision to change the agricultural communications field in Canada through directly working with farmers.   Crystal discusses her background before Loft32, how Loft32 operates, and how she sees sustainability within agri...

In this episode of Sustainable Solutions, join Wendy Colcuc, a berry farmer in Burgesville, Ontario, Canada and Caitlynne Youmans, a Master’s student at the University of Florida in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communications as they chat about The Colcuc’s agritourism operation, Berrylicious Fruit Farm.  Wendy and her husband Don purchased this farm property in 2002, and began gro...

Welcome to our newest episode of Food Fact Check: The Science of Safe Eating in the Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville series! We are your hosts, Dorcas Sunday, graduate student in UF Agricultural Education and Communication, and Carleigh Newsom, undergraduate also in UFAEC. We interviewed Dr. Lawrence  Goodridge, Director at Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the Univer...

Welcome to our second episode of Food Fact Check:  The Science of Safe Eating in the Sustainable Solutions: From Guelph to Gainesville series! We are your hosts Dorcas Sunday and Carleigh Newsom, students in UF Agricultural Education and Communication.  In this second episode of our conversation with Dr. Lawerence Goodridge, food scientist from the University of Guelph, we bust some food safety my...

Join Lexi Bolger as she weaves together a podcast about what youth learned in her 4-H paleontology summer camp. For her master’s thesis, she created the Paleo Podcast from a compilation of interviews that youth recorded during 4-H summer camp about paleontology and science podcasting that she designed, implemented, and researched.  She co-created the camp with her advisor, Dr. Jamie Loizzo, and a...