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SciChroniclesSalamanders and Scientific LegaciesThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the journeys of two scientists, Diego Olivo and Sofia Salazar, who share stories about seeking support, guidance, and role models as they shape their identities as scientists. Diego Olivo is a Biology Ph.D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies viruses in animals, such as ducks. In his story, Diego opens up about feeling a little in over his head with his science, and how he overcame this feeling by learning to ask for help when needed. ...2025-06-0121 minSciChroniclesAppalachian OdeThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly, features a special three-part story from Dalia Maeroff in honor of Earth Day earlier this month.Dalia Maeroff, a science communicator and Ph.D. student in the Environmental Social Science program at Arizona State University, tells us all about her love for Appalachia and Pittsburgh, her lived experiences with climate change and environmental destruction, and how that motivates her work today. This story was adapted from an essay published on Dalia's Substack. To read the piece or dive deeper into some of...2025-05-0125 minSciChroniclesExcavations and Eco-GriefThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the journeys of two scientists, Paige Madison and SciChronicles co-host Risa Aria Schnebly, who share stories about their understanding of what science looks like and who it's done by.Paige Madison is an alumnus of Arizona State University's History of Science Ph.D. program, currently works as a media editor for the PBS show Eons, and is a contributing science writer for National Geographic. Paige recounts the story of how her visit to an archaeological dig site in Indonesia changed...2025-04-0125 minSciChroniclesGoat Friends and Gutted PlansThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly, features the journeys of two scientists, Daniel Bisgrove and Sci-Chronicles co-host Kayla Burgher, who share how their careers aren't exactly what they had imagined.Daniel Bisgrove, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University, has always loved animals, especially goats. As a child, he aspired to be a vet, but he tells us of a shocking experience that made him rethink how he wants to work with animals. Kayla Burgher, a...2025-03-0121 minSciChroniclesStruggle, Strikes, and Starting OverThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez and Dr. Xyonane Segovia, who share how their experiences and struggles have influenced who they are today and how they approach their science.Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez, a postdoctoral fellow for the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene, explores how her experiences during university strikes and Hurricane Maria in her homeland of Puerto Rico showed her the importance of community and shaped the research she is doing today. Dr. X...2025-01-3131 minSciChroniclesCareer Changes and Church MusicThis episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Schnebly, features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Baylee Edwards and Jarrett Joubert, whose personal journeys shed light on the complexities of pursuing a career in science and the challenges of reconciling identity, society, and belief systems.Baylee Edwards, a PhD candidate doing biology education research, explores the perceived conflict between science and religion and how a life-changing biology class reshaped her understanding of their compatibility. Jarrett Joubert, a PhD student, recounts how he pivoted from wanting to s...2024-11-2718 minSciChroniclesGrit and GraffitiIn the episode of SciChronicles, two storytellers tell us about their winding paths towards becoming researchers. Our first storyteller, Kelle Dhein, is a historian and philosopher of science who recently became an assistant professor in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems. Kelle shares an origin story that might be unexpected for an academic, and encourages others in the sciences to get real about where they come from.The second story is from Austin Blackmon, a PhD candidate in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program doing research on an enzyme important to developing cancer treatments. Austin s...2024-10-2315 min
Ask A Biologist PodcastNext Gen ScientistsCan storytelling transform biology research? Join us for an engaging conversation with Kayla Burgher and Risa Schnebly, two visionary PhD students at Arizona State University. Kayla shares her research in the fishing community to protect endangered marine megafauna like sea turtles and sharks. Meanwhile, Risa delves into the emotional side of conservation and the impact of extinction. Through an interdisciplinary approach, she combines history, personal narratives, and interviews to shed light on this often-overlooked aspect of conservation. We also talk about their exciting new podcast, SciChronicles, which showcases the stories of scientists at...2024-09-2734 minSciChroniclesPerseverance and Personality TestsIn this inaugural episode of SciChronicles, we feature two amazing storytellers who tell us of their journeys in accepting and understanding their identities in science and how their experiences have impacted their work and personal lives. Our first storyteller, Olivia Davis, recently graduated from ASU with her PhD in Biology and Society and is now working as a postdoc studying mental health in graduate school. Olivia shares her own mental health journey in graduate school and how her struggles have inspired her postdoctoral research. The second story is from Arvind Varsani, a molecular virologist and pr...2024-09-2222 min