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By Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP)Science
ISGP's "The Forum" episodes
- Ep. 101: The Walking DeerHOT TOPIC: Chronic wasting disease.Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is a prion disease spreading to deer, elk, and moose populations across the globe. Are we dealing with the next mad cow disease? In other words, can CWD be transmitted to humans?Featuring: Ryan Maddox, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionSocialize with science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.28 min
- Ep. 100: Hello, HALHOT TOPIC: Artificial intelligence.Whether you realize it or not, you interact with artificial intelligence (AI) each and every day. How does it work, what's next for this technology, and can it be regulated? Learn all that and more in the 100th episode of ISGP's "The Forum"!Featuring: Michael Littman, Brown UniversitySocialize with science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.35 min
- Ep. 99: Planet of the VapesHOT TOPIC: E-cigarettes.Are e-cigarettes safe? Are they less harmful than traditional cigarettes? And do they help people quit smoking, or do they encourage non-smokers to start?Featuring: Linda Bauld, University of Edinburgh, and Elisa Trucco, Florida International UniversitySocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.34 min
- Ep. 98: Bake Sale BluesHOT TOPIC: Cottage foods.Cottage foods are small-scale food products prepared for distribution at farmers markets, bake sales, and similar venues. How do states regulate their safety without stifling small businesses?Featuring: Erica Smith, Institute for Justice, and Doug Farquhar, National Conference of State LegislaturesSocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.28 min
- Ep. 97: 23[Questions]andMeHOT TOPIC: At-home genetic testing.At-home genetic testing is a fun way to learn about ancestry, uncover disease predispositions, and find long-lost relatives. But the popularity of these tests has introduced many medical and ethical concerns that warrant discussion.Featuring: Payal Shah, Penn Medicine, and Kelly Sorensen, Ursinus CollegeSocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.37 min
- Ep. 96: The Skeptical NowHOT TOPIC: Science skepticism.When is science skepticism a good thing? At what point does it become detrimental? Plus, learn how the Silencing Science Tracker is raising public awareness about misrepresentation of science.Featuring: Daniele Fanelli, London School of Economics, and Romany Webb, Sabin Center for Climate Change LawSocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.35 min
- Ep. 95: The Big Blue BreakdownHOT TOPIC: Ocean acidification.What's causing ocean acidification, and how does it affect you even if you don't live near a coastline? Plus, learn how we can mitigate the effects of ocean acidification before they become irreversible.Featuring: Sarah Cooley, Ocean Conservancy, and Lisa Suatoni, Natural Resources Defense CouncilSocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.32 min
- Ep. 94: Oil and WaterHOT TOPIC: Oil spills.What constitutes an oil spill, what effects can spills have, and how do responders clean them up? Learn the basics of oil spill response and why remediation challenges must be overcome on a case-by-case basis.Featuring: Robyn Conmy, Jon Gulch, and Jeff Kimble, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.35 min
- Ep. 93: Gas Line BlingHOT TOPIC: Anaerobic digestion and biogas.Anaerobic digestion describes the process of using microorganisms to break down food and animal waste, generating biogas as a result. Learn how biogas can be used as a renewable source of heat and energy, as well as hurdles hindering broad implementation.Featuring: Salman Tariq, DavaamSocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.38 min
- Ep. 92: Big FanHOT TOPIC: Wind energy.Wind energy is a form of clean power that's been getting a lot of attention in the news. Learn how wind turbines work, whether they're really as noisy and bird-killing as people think, and how wind energy stacks up against solar power.Featuring: Kassandra McQuillen, Texas Tech UniversitySocialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum.Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.33 min
About ISGP's "The Forum"
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“The Forum,” where science comes to socialize, is a biweekly audio podcast produced by a team of female scientists who specialize in contextualizing S&T advances for sci-curious novices and experts alike. The show is hosted by the Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP).
Interested in infectious disease, food security, climate change, or synthetic biology? Curious about how scientific advancements, such as GMOs or medical interventions, are regulated? Wonder how science might help us solve society’s most pressing challenges, and how it might come up short? With new episodes released every-other Monday, you’ll always be in-the-know about today’s science without having to break out your old high school textbooks.
(Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views of conference participants (Episodes 1-74) or featured guests (Episodes 75+). Furthermore, a member of the co-host team is currently employed by the U.S. Department of State, but the views expressed in these episodes are not necessarily those of the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit www.ISGPforum.org.)