Streaming Science

In this episode of the Streaming Science Superstorm series James Fletcher, a UF/IFAS extension shares his experience adapting his work with drone and sensor technology to aid in agricultural producer’s recovery after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida panhandle in the fall of 2018, and discusses the important implications his technology has in future disaster recovery. UF AEC graduate studen...

In this episode of the Streaming Science Superstorm series, UF AEC graduate student, Zoe Bowden phones in with Mark Mauldin, a UF/IFAS extension agent in Washington county to share his take on the long-term impacts and recovery efforts of cattle ranchers in the Florida panhandle after hurricane Michael devastated the area in the fall of 2018.

In this episode of Streaming Science UF AEC student Rachel Boles visits Dr. Angie Lindsey, assistant professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences working within the PIE Center and point of contact for the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) in Florida. Tune in to learn about EDEN and their efforts to help communities affected by super storms.

In this podcast, UF AEC student Shelby Carlton interviews Laurie Bruckheim, a zoologist from Disney World in Orlando. Bruckheim describes the steps the them park takes to prepare the animals for these storms. She also discusses animal recovery after the storms.

In this Streaming Science podcast track, UF AEC Student Katie Hernandez interviews Jacob Dickey, a meteorologist at WCBI-TV and storm chaser from Columbus, Mississippi. Tune into this podcast to learn more about storm data collection, from the “storm chase” to the news studio.

In this episode of the Science of Superstorms, AEC graduate Savanna Ogburn visits Dr. Corene Matyas, an associate professor in the UF Geography department, who studies tropical cyclone precipitation. Check out this podcast to listen to Dr. Matyas discuss the impacts of precipitation caused by hurricanes and how we can better prepare for future hurricanes.

In this interview, UF AEC graduate Shelby Carlton interviews lineman Marcus Odum about his experience helping during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. He was stationed in Panama City, where the storm caused major destruction. His emotional experience makes you feel like you were there, too.

In this episode of Streaming Science, UF AEC graduate Amanda Amigo sits with Dr. Heidi Radunovich, a licensed psychologist, associate professor, and Program Director for UF Engagement Human Development at the University of Florida. Tune into this podcast, Mental Health and Exhaustion, to learn more about the impacts of storms on mental health. We will cover everything from defining mental health t...

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Leanne Gamet interviews Dr. David Swanson, Director of the Holland Computing Center here at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. David has a passion for computing and a great insight into the world of big data.

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Leanne Gamet talks with UNL Ph. D. Student Bridget Tripp. Bridget explains her studies in the Complex Biosystems program and the big data that is tied throughout. Find out more about her work with Harvard Med and Dilarium.

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC major Bethany Karlberg interviews UNL Ph. D. student, John Evans about harvest logistics modeling. John is from Lexington, KS, and received his B.S. and M.S. in biosystems engineering at the University of Kentucky. John has a desire to create a tool that can give farmers on-the-spot efficiency numbers and spot corrections while their tractor is in the fie...

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC major Bethany Karlberg interviews UNL BSE-PIE Lab Manager, James Roeber. James discusses how he is trying to determine a way to measure and record power transfer from the tractor to the implement. He also adds in pertinent information about tractor/equipment power that can benefit all farmers!

In this Streaming Science podcast, we further explore Big Data with @UNLBigData but on the machinery side. Rylie Kalb, an AESC major, chats with Dr. Santosh Pitla, an assistant professor in the Biological Systems Engineering department, to learn more about his research relating to driverless tractors technology and its future. He explains how this new way of looking at tractor technology will inno...

In this Streaming Science podcast, we tackle the subject of corn genetics big data with Dr. James Schnable with @UNLBigData. Rylie Kalb, an AESC major, chats with Dr. James Schnable, an assistant professor in Agronomy and Horticulture, to learn more about how big data relates to his corn research. He explains how his area of research is looking to innovate crop production in Nebraska and beyond.

This episode of Streaming Science features, Dr. Jennifer Clarke, the Director of the Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative (QLSI) at the University of Nebraska Lincoln interviewed by AESC undergraduate student, Hannah Borg. QLSI is a faculty-led initiative to develop research and educational opportunities in data science for the life sciences. Have you ever heard the term ‘big data’ and didn’t rea...

Calling all social media lovers! In this episode of Streaming Science Lisa Lightner, Business Associate for the Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative, shares her insight on how to effectively use social media to increase science literacy. Lisa specifically shares her enthusiasm for Twitter, and her advice for future journalists and science communicators.

Ever wonder what the difference between dirt and soil is? If so, this podcast is for you! Ashley Stengel, a UNL Complex Biosystems PhD student discusses how soil microbes and nutrients can help us feed the world’s growing population by “thinking like a microbe.” Additionally, Ashley also gives career exploration insight as she shares her journey to becoming a scientist. This podcast was developed...

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication student, Catherine Jones met with Matthew Jockers, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. For this Streaming Science podcast episode, the two discussed the Digital Research in the Humanities Matthew completed and how using big data led to him discover what it takes to write a New York...

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Catherine Jones visits with Carrie Brown, an Outreach and Training Specialist with the Holland Computing Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tune into the podcast to hear an explanation of what “big data” is, how Carrie sees it impacting us all in the future and how she is helping researchers make big discoveries every day.

Dr. Jamilynn Poletto will make you want to go out and hug a fish today. Dr. Poletto is an assistant professor of fish physiology in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Poletto shared with AESC student Lauren Stohlmann her passion for fish physiology and how researching and educating students motivates her to get up every morning. Listen in and learn just a li...

In this episode of Streaming Science, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Kathryn Bagniewski sits down with Dr. Tracy Frank, professor and department chair of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Frank explains the importance of her research, clarifies the importance of listening to the story told through rocks and discusses her experie...

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Kathryn Bagniewski sits down with Dr. Angela Pannier, an associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in this episode of Streaming Science. Dr. Pannier explains the importance of her research, discusses her experience as a woman in STEM and gives advice for young girls interested in science.

This episode of Streaming Science features scientist and professor, Dr. Jenny Dauer. Dr. Dauer currently researches science literacy, and how students learn science, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Before Dr. Dauer came to UNL, she was a post-doctoral reasearcher in the Environmental Literacy group at Michigan State University. She earned a Ph. D. in Forest Science from Oregon State Univers...

This episode of Streaming Science features scientist and professor Dr. Caroline Burberry. Dr. Burberry studies the tectonic development and petroleum potential of fold belts and foreland basins worldwide and has recently worked on regions in the Rocky Mountains (USA), the Zagros Mountains (Iraq-Iran), and the Kalimantan Fold Belt (Indonesia). Dr. Burberry received her Ph. D. from Imperial College...

In this podcast, Kaitlin Chapman explains the research she has been conducting at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the department of Entomology. Chapman walks us through her research and her experiences as a woman scientist. UNL AESC student Chelsea Sidel produced this podcast for her final project in ALEC 341.