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Join Ludie Bond, Wildlife Mitigation Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Florida Forest Service as she discussed the impacts COVID-19 has had on the forestry industry, prescribed burning, and community relations. As a wealth of knowledge, she goes in-depth about the logistics of prescribed burning, misconceptions, and how to help your community be safe. This episode was made in partn...

How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists’ lives? Well, how have pandemics impacted the lives of animals? COVID-19 has given us plenty to think about, but have you ever thought about how pandemics can affect other species? Dr. Don Behringer, a UF marine ecology and disease pathology professor at the University of Florida delves into his research on crustacean viruses and h...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In the case of Whitney Stone, she had to uproot and move back home to the Carolinas due to the pandemic. With curveballs thrown every which way, this podcast focuses on how the pandemic has affected graduate students and their research.  This episode was made in partner...

In this episode of Streaming Science’s COVID-19 Impacts on the Scientific Enterprise podcasts, UF AEC student Karissa Palmer, visits with Dr. Eric Triplett a professor and chair in the department of microbiology and cell science. Join us for a discussion about Dr. Triplett’s research on COVID-19 antibodies and the impact of conducting research due to a global pandemic. This episode was made in par...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives?  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Savanna Barry, a regional specialized extension agent based at the UF/IFAS Nature Coast Biological Station in Cedar Key, Florida. Barry elaborates on current projects she is involved with and how her team had to come up with new, creat...

How did American’s spend their stimulus money? To find out, listen to this episode where Dr. John Lai and Dr. Bachir Kassas, both Associate Professors of Agribusiness in the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida (UF), discuss some of the economic impacts of COVID-19. In this interview, you will learn about the survey Lai and Kassas distributed to find out how American...

We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Some scientists and graduate students had to put their research on hold during the pandemic and shift to working from home. They had to limit lab and field work due to social distancing and preventative guidelines - and after some time, they are able to transition back...

In this episode of Streaming Science's H2Know series, UF AEC student, Coley Hingson, sits down with Steven Homan, a Ph. D. student in the Soil and Water Sciences Department researching urban water run-off and human impacts on stormwater pond systems. Tune in to learn more about nitrogen cycling and improving water ecosystems!

Join Caroline Storch as she explores the local impacts COVID-19 and how a family-operated blueberry farm is dealing with the devastation. Come with us as we travel to the small town of Dade City, Florida, and talk with the owner and operator of Storch Blueberries and see how she keeps it positive in these difficult times!

Life in the pond - In this episode of the Streaming Science H2Know series, Senior UF AEC student Juan Wiswell talks with UF graduate researcher Audrey Goeckner about a relatively unexplored ecosystem that stirs right in your own backyard. The science behind storm drain ponds and lakes and their role in cycling carbon through an ecosystem, plus the story of Audrey's journey as a researcher. Ta...

In this podcast, Dr. Smidt dives a little deeper into what precision agriculture, the idea of using technology to make more effective solutions, does to water quality. In this podcast, we discuss various topics on water quality including its effect on ag economics, farmers, and the general public.#H2Know #Streaming Science #Science #Water #Quality #STEM #Precision #Agriculture

In this episode of Streaming Science's H2Know series, UF AEC student, Teresa Suits, sits down with Adam Siders, a Ph. D. student in the Soil and Water Sciences Department researching the effects of manatee excrement on springs. Tune in to learn more about manatees, food webs, and Florida's natural water ways.#streamingscience #science #UF #waterscience #manatees #wildlife #Floridamanatee...

There is nothing quite like eating a cold, raw oyster. In this episode of H2Know, we will be joined by Dr. Ashley Smyth, Assistant Professor of Biogeochemistry at the University of Florida’s Tropical Research and Education Center, to learn about what makes oysters so unique and how these creatures benefit our coastal ecosystems. Tune in to learn how the choices you make about your seafood impact t...

In this episode of the Streaming Science H-2-KNOW series Michaela Kandzer, a graduate student at the University of Florida, will share with you an interview with Dr. Julie Meyer, a water scientist that studies coral reef restoration at UF. Listen to this episode to learn what you can do to help save our coral reefs!#UF #Water #H2Know #CoralReef #StreamingScience #ScienceCommunication

In this episode of H2Know, UF AEC student Shelby Howell visits Dr. Chelsey Crandall, a researcher in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation at the University of Florida. Join us for a discussion about Dr. Crandall's work studying the human dimension of fisheries and natural resources.

Do you wonder what our impacts are on the water in urban areas? If that has ever crossed your mind, dive into this episode with Jessica Atkins who interviews Emily Taylor, a doctoral student in the Department of Soil and Water at the University of Florida, and you might even pick up on a few tips about finding a mentor.

In this podcast, AEC student Stephen Drury explores the creatures living in our waters with Shannon Corrigan's research with sharks. Sharks are a popular subject in modern culture, from famous movies to week-long celebrations. Research of museum scientists like Corrigan is exploring new ways to trace shark evolution to better understand how they thrived on our planet for millions of years, an...

In this episode of H2KNOW, AEC student Tommy Burnes meets with Whitney Stone. Whitney Stone is the teaching assistant for AEC5037 Introduction to Podcasting class. Whitney explains what and how the students in the class have worked on. She also explains how students and teachers have coped during the time of Covid-19. #H2KNOW #UFAEC #Podcast #UF

In this podcast, host and University of Florida - Department of Agricultural Education and Communication PhD student Jasser Alharbi investigates how superstorms impact international students. Jasser interviews Mazen Showsh, who is currently a PhD student at the University of Georgia. He was the president of the Saudi Students Association at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Mazen talks abo...

In this podcast, UF AEC student Olivia Doyle interviews Justin Ezell, assistant bureau chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Division of Plant Industry (DPI) Bureau of Citrus Budwood Registration about super storms and the role they play in the establishment of citrus canker in Florida.

In this episode of Streaming Science, we sit down with Extension scientist Dr. Alan Hodges and learn about the economic impact hurricanes have on the agricultural industry. Backed with reports and data, Dr. Hodges gives us insight into the devastation left behind after Hurricane Michael and Hurricane Irma - and the economic damage the storms had on commodities in Florida. This podcast was created...

Ever wonder what happens to a tourist when a crazy storm passes through where they're traveling? This episode of Streaming Science delves into the research behind how decisions are made about how, when, and why tourists should be evacuated from a superstorm. This podcast features Dr. Lori Pennington-Gray from the University of Florida's Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Manage...

How do hurricanes affect agricultural and natural resources policy? In this track, UF graduate student Kevin Kent talks with Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s John Walt Boatright to learn about how hurricanes can impact the legislative agenda each year.

This episode of Streaming Science podcast features Brandi Phillips, the animal technical rescue branch director at the University of Florida Veterinary Emergency Treatment Service. Brandi’s job involves traveling around the state and helping out with various trainings to prepare for a natural disaster and rescue operations. Hostess and UF public relations graduate Shelby Martin interviews Brandi f...

In this podcast, UF AEC graduate Gabe Spandau interviews Ms. Becky Raulerson about her experience visiting the Florida panhandle after Hurricane Michael moved through the area. Raulerson is a lecturer in the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. She grew up in the panhandle and continues connections with family and friends there. In this interview, Raulerson discusses hurrican...