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Inspiration DisseminationThe opposite of a pest: Bees, wasps and other beneficial bugsScott Mitchell is a 4th year PhD student in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences advised by Dr. Sandy DeBano. His overarching research goal is to understand how different land management practices may impact beneficial invertebrate communities in a variety of managed landscapes. Yes, you read that right: beneficial invertebrates. Because while many invertebrates have a bad rep, they’re actually unsung heroes of the world. They pollinate plants, aerate soil, eat actual pest invertebrates and are prey for many other species. To learn more about native bees and other nonpollinating species, check out the episode! Hosted by...2023-04-2340 minInspiration DisseminationWhat to do with all the whey?What to do with all the whey? Whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking, is a nutritious liquid filled with proteins and sugars - and for every pound of cheese made, there are 9 pounds of excess whey produced. Some of this whey can be used for making protein powder, and some can be fed to livestock, but there is a massive amount leftover that cannot be easily discarded due to its high acidity. Food Science master's student Alyssa Thibodeau joins us to discuss her idea for a whey-based fermented drink similar to kombucha, which she affectionately terms "cowbucha". Check out the...2023-02-0746 minInspiration DisseminationAI that benefits humans and humanity"AI that benefits humans and humanities" is the theme of this week's episode...and the 'lofty life goal' of our guest. Anna Nickelson is a PhD candidate in the Collaborative Robotics and Intelligent Systems Institute here at OSU. Her work focuses on how robots and AI can be used to assist humans, particularly the elderly and those with minor cognitive impairments. Hosts: Grace Deitzler & Lisa HildebrandCheck out the ID Blog here: https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/2022/05/07/ai-that-benefits-humans-and-humanity%EF%BF%BC/2022-05-1747 minInspiration DisseminationHow to Help Rusty PlantsPlants can get rusty. No joke! There is a fungal pathogen called rust which can cover the leaves of plants. Fortunately, it seems like plants have a natural ally that helps it fend off rust – yeast! Tune in to hear about PhD student Maria-Jose Romero-Jimenez's research on the PNW native plant black cottonwood, the rust that attacks it, and the mysterious yeast helping black cottonwood protect itself. Hosted by Grace Deitzler and Lisa Hildebrand.Check out the ID Blog: https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/inspiration/2022/02/26/how-to-help-rusty-plants/ 2022-02-2135 min