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Did you know that oyster reefs have a lot more to offer to the economy than tasty meals and the occasional pearl? How can the value of an aquatic ecosystem be measured? What is the value of conserving our natural resources? Dive into this discussion with Matthew Richardson, a Ph. D. Student in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida. Matthew used machine le...

New Agricultural Education and Communication faculty member Dr. Sadie Hundemer joins the show with host Joe Sistrunk to discuss her educational and professional background and analyze her research on the “human dimensions of environmental challenges.” Dr. Hundemer also discusses her recent trip to Prague.

In the second episode featuring him, this time edited and produced by Joseph Sistrunk, Dr. Zach Siders goes in-depth on his work with Random Forests AI, and how he’s applied AI in the Hawai’i and American Samoa longline fishery regions. Dr. Siders shares how he uses Ensemble Random Forests to monitor and predict movements of rare aquatic species. He also describes his interactions with fisheries w...

In this episode, Allison Wu, a senior computer science student at the University of Florida (UF), discusses her experience with the Florida Hacks Competition, how she plans to use the supercomputer on campus, and her plans post-graduation. In an interview with Lauren Boyett, an undergraduate student at UF, Wu discusses why she competed in Florida Hacks and why she decided to choose her major! This...

Data-privacy is something that is extremely important to understand, especially in the technology age. In this episode, Dr. Jasmine McNealy, an associate professor in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida (UF), discusses the implications of data privacy and the important of holding big companies a...

A tastier strawberry may come from a computer. New University of Florida research shows artificial intelligence can help scientists breed more flavor into the fruit. Dr. Xu (Kevin) Wang, an agricultural engineer working as an assistant professor at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Florida discusses his broad interest and experience working at the intersection of computer science, el...

 Feeding the world is no easy job, and, unfortunately, some of the challenges that farmers are facing are not going to improve in the coming decades. A rising population along with a degrading natural environment are going to put significant added pressure on a system that is already exploiting too many resources. Tie Liu, Undergraduate Advisor, and Assistant Professor discusses genetics, genomics...

 Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than we can see, and its impact on the fisheries industry has been groundbreaking. Dr. Zach Siders, a research ecologist at the University of Florida, sat down with Ashleigh Jansen to share his experiences using AI in his field. He discusses his work with NOAA to reduce marine bycatch, distribution models he has been developing, and what he thi...

In this episode, UF AEC student Amber Kidd got to talk to Dr. Jacqueline Aenlle, a graduate from the University of Florida, about her research in science communication, podcast, and day to day life as a doctoral student. Jacqueline hosts her own podcast “From Urban to Agriculture” where she can answer difficult scientific questions and communicate it to the public in a way they can better understa...

In this episode of Streaming Science's AI in Action series, UF AEC student, Alice Akers, sits down with Dr. Samantha Wisely, a Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, to discuss ​​feral pigs and how this invasive species impacts the state of Florida. Tune in to learn more about feral pigs, the role of artificial intelligence in this realm and more. 

In this episode of Streaming Science's AI in Action series, UF AEC student, Alice Akers, sits down with Dr. Alina Zare, a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, to discuss machine learning within artificial intelligence. Tune in to learn more about AI and how it can be utilized not only within research but also some practical everyday uses. 

In this episode, UF AEC student Amber Kidd got to talk with Dr. Marcelo Wallau, a forage extension specialist and assistant professor in the Agronomy department at the University of Florida. In the interview we talked about his background, work with extension across Florida, as well as suggestions for future students pursuing an agriculture degree. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Wallau and what e...

Episode host Caroline Nickerson, a PhD student in the University of Florida's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, kicks off the Streaming Science “AI in Action” series with three experts who provide an introduction to AI an exciting aspects of the field. Dive into what makes AI at UF unique, explore the partnership that UF has with NVIDIA (one of the world’s leading techno...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC masters graduate Savannah Gardner sits down with Matt Donovan, the CEO of UF Innovate Accelerate @ The Hub company Agriculture Intelligence Inc. Matt provides an overview of Agriculture Intelligence and how AI is directly impacting precision agriculture. Thr...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Savannah Gardner sits down with the Chief Science Officer of Agriculture Intelligence, Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis. Dr. Ampatsidis is a leading global voice in precision agriculture and the use of computer vision, machine learning, and artificial...

Self-care is an essential part of maintaining both our physical and mental health—all of which are important, especially during the challenging times of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Christine Miller, an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Ecology in the Nematology and Entomology Department at the University of Florida (UF), discusses the importance of self-care and shares her advice and lessons...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Christine Krebs sits down with Dr. Michelle Danyluk to discuss her experiences as a COVID researcher, food safety, and life as a researcher that runs a lab during a pandemic! 

In this episode of Streaming Science’s COVID-19 Impacts on the Scientific Enterprise, UF AEC student Karissa Palmer, interviews Dr. Christa Court, an assistant professor of regional economics and director, economic impact analysis. Tune in to learn more about the economic impacts during COVID-19 and the struggle to balance motherhood and research during a global pandemic.     

In this podcast, we explore the Florida Landscape and Nursery Industry with Kate Clary, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association. Here, we discuss FNGLA membership and changes made within the organization this year in order to keep the community safe as well as how landscape companies and nurseries are handling the changes of the pandemic...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Today we got to interview Katie Ray a graduate student at the University of Florida who is basing her thesis on crisis communication during the pandemic. From changing a thesis to how her life as a TA has changed Katie has shown tenacity through it all and become a stro...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives?  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachel Mallinger,  assistant professor of pollinator ecology and conservation in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. Mallinger discusses how she fell in love with pollinators, current research the st...

In this episode, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS Extension Program Coordinator, Jamie Burrow, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about working in citrus with growers and scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research. (Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor...

In this episode of Streaming Science’s State of the Scientific Enterprise: COVID-19, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS scientist and Extension Specialist, Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about the life of a scientist during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for R...

How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists’ lives? When was the last time you thought about religion and fisheries at the same time? Let’s get right into it. We spoke with doctoral student Ben Lowe about his exploration of how faith and religion play a role in fisheries management and climate change. Science is inherently human – and because of this, we see all dimensions o...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Christine Krebs sits down with Worrel Diedrick a doctoral candidate that studies honeybee health. He shares his experiences and education that brought him to Florida to obtain his graduate degrees and life as an international stu...