We Love Science

As the conversation continues, Dr. Duncan talks about her journey to becoming a scientist. Initially, Kelli had her mind fully set on becoming a veterinarian. Then, the universe interceded, and gave her the opportunity to do an independent summer research project with an entomologist at her school . This experience opened her eyes into the world of research and completely turned her world around—v...

In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu jump back into academia to speak with Dr. Kelli Duncan, a neuroscientist and professor of biology at Vassar College. Kelli studies the neuro-protective properties of estrogen during traumatic brain injury (TBI). Interestingly, Kelli has discovered that there is a difference between the sexes with regards to brain injury and estrogen production pathways. This disc...

Meet Dr. Sarah McAnulty—she has combined her love of science and entrepreneurial skills to start the educational non-profit, Skype a Scientist! For students, families, and others who want to speak directly to scientists and ask questions that no one else seems to know the answer to, Skype a Scientist makes this opportunity possible. As an Executive Director, Sarah uses her creative energy to run a...

Growing up Sarah had two subjects that she enjoyed—writing and biology, and while everyone was sure she would become a writer, Sarah had several mentors along the way that nurtured her love for science and discovery. And now, Sarah works in the best of both worlds, in science communications. Shekerah and Fatu continue their conversation with Dr. Sarah Ellinwood, Managing Editor at BioBuzz and Work...

Shekerah and Fatu continue their journey into the world of science communications with Dr. Sarah Ellinwood, Managing Editor at BioBuzz and Workforce Genetics. BioBuzz, the media and publication arm of Workforce Genetics, provides information for job seekers in the Washington D.C./Philadelphia area interested in the biotech field, like newly minted PhDs and postdocs looking for alternatives to acad...

Our story with Sarah continues this week as she discusses her road to science writing. Initially, Sarah followed her love of animals and began working at a local veterinary office. There she became interested in understanding how pet medications work to treat animals and was advised to study biochemistry. Completely sold on this idea and fueled by her curiosity, she completed an undergraduate degr...

Are you curious about becoming a public information officer (PIO)? What exactly are they and what do they do? Well, meet Sarah McQuate, a public information officer at University of Washington. Sarah spoke with Fatu and Shekerah about how her love of science (gently) pushed into her career path that aligned with her three goals: making science accessible to the general public, helping scientists e...

As we continue our conversation with David, he shares how he came to enjoy working in science and informal education. He reflects on the early influence the Franklin Institute had on shaping his understanding of who can be a scientist and how science could be fun. From caring mentors to his first job, the people and experiences at the Franklin really were a positive influence for David during his...

Meet David Buckholtz, a program director with STEMLand Science Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to informal science education for students from underrepresented communities. Fatu and Shekerah learn about David’s journey in forming STEMLand Science—from early brainstorming sessions at the local coffee shop, to providing exciting science education for middle school-aged youth, to adap...

Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fatu and Shekerah to share his journey through science. As a private foundation, FORE supports programs around the country focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery in response to the opioid crisis. Ken has developed programs, convened partners, an...

Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fatu and Shekerah to share his journey through science. As a private foundation, FORE supports programs around the country focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery in response to the opioid crisis. Ken has developed programs, convened partners, an...

Let’s talk regeneration! In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah interview Dr. Erin Jimenez, a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As a research fellow, Erin studies regeneration in zebrafish at the level of gene regulation--she is answering the age-old question of how organisms are able to regrow damaged body parts by exploring unique regions of the genome. Recently, her bigges...

In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah speak with another amazing STEM professional at The New York Academy to Sciences--Rowena Kuo, Program Manager of Virtual Programs. Rowena discusses her current work developing the next generation of STEM champions through programs such as 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures, which provides STEM mentors to high school girls globally, to guide them in developing 21st century...

Please subscribe (free) through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, your favorite podcast app or copy the RSS Feed In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah are joined by Adrienne Umali, Program Manager of In-Person Programs at The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). Adrienne shares with us her amazing journey from bench research to teaching in public schools to developing programs that bring science exper...