Maine Science Podcast

By Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum

What's Maine Science Podcast about?

Conversations with some of the leading scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators working in Maine. Presented by the Maine Discovery Museum.

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Maine Science Podcast episodes:

06.06.2024
Aaron Weiskittel (forestry)
A conversation with Aaron Weiskittel, a Professor of Forest Biometrics and Modeling at The University of Maine.
05.16.2024
Eclipse Science (astronomy)
A conversation with Shawn Laatch and Nikita Saini from the Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium at the University of Maine about recent total solar eclipse in Maine and the NASA Citizen CATE 2024 project
05.16.2024
Eclipse Reactions
A companion piece to the eclipse science conversation
04.25.2024
Laura Wilson (micro-credential education/learning)
A conversation with Laura Wilson, Director of Non-Academic Learning Initiatives, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
04.04.2024
Dan Burgess (energy policy)
A conversation with Dan Burgess, Director, Governor's Energy Office, State of Maine.
03.19.2024
Wendy LePage (research scientist)
A conversation with Wendy LePage, a Research Scientist at IDEXX Laboratories.
02.15.2024
Rob Wheeler (microbiology)
A conversation with Rob Wheeler, Associate Professor of Microbiology at the University of Maine.
01.24.2024
January 24, 2024 update
A quick note that the Maine Science Podcast will be back!
12.28.2023
The Write Time with Meghan Wilson Duff (author)
A broadcast of the podcast The Write Time from the National Writing Project. Maine Science Podcast host Kate Dickerson spoke with author Meghan Wilson Duff.
11.30.2023
Diane Rowland (natural science)
A conversation with Diane Rowland, Dean of the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences at the University of Maine.
11.02.2023
Matt O'Malia (architecture)
A conversation with Matt O'Malia, Co-Founder of Timber HP by GO Lab / Executive Partner at OPAL Architecture
10.12.2023
Fayeza Ahmed (psychology)
A conversation with Fayeza Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Maine.
09.21.2023
Jennifer Lund (apiarist)
A conversation with Jennifer Lund, Apiarist for the State of Maine.
08.31.2023
Alaina Weinheimer (ocean virology)
A conversation with Alaina Weinheimer, a postdoctoral fellow at Bigelow Laboratory of Ocean Sciences.
08.10.2023
Jessica Leahy (human dimensions)
A conversation with Jessica Leahy, Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at the University of Maine
07.20.2023
Dan Cortes (genetics)
A conversation with Dan Cortes, an Associate Research Scientist at The Jackson Laboratory.
06.29.2023
Caitlin Howell (bioengineering)
A conversation with Caitlin Howell, an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Maine.
06.08.2023
Dave Levine (manufacturing systems engineering)
A conversation with Dave Levine, Science & Engineering Manager for the V&V Shared Services team at IDEXX.
05.18.2023
Eric Ferguson (audio engineering)
A conversation with Eric Ferguson, Assistant Professor in the New England School of Communications (NESCOM) at Husson University.
04.27.2023
John Tipping (aquatic entomologist)
A conversation with John Tipping, a biologist from Haley Ward.
04.06.2023
Kevin Posman (biogeochemistry)
A conversation with Kevin Posman, Senior Research Associate at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
03.09.2023
Rebecca Robich & Chuck Lubelczyk (vector ecology & human health)
A conversation with Chuck Lubelczyk and Rebecca Robich, who are part of the Vector-Borne Disease Laboratory at Maine Health Institute of Research.
02.16.2023
Amanda Smith (wastewater)
A conversation with Amanda Smith, the Director of Water Quality Management for the City of Bangor.
01.26.2023
Ian Meng (neuroscience)
A conversation with Ian Meng, Professor of Physiology and Director of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence for the Study of Pain and Sensory Function at the University of New England.
12.08.2022
Shawn Laatsch (astronomy)
A conversation with Shawn Laatsch, Director at Versant Power Astronomy Center at the University of Maine
11.10.2022
Rachel Schattman (agroecology)
A conversation with Rachel Schattman, Assistant Professor in the School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine.
10.27.2022
Kaitlyn Haase (kinesiology & technology)
A conversation with Kaitlyn Haase, the Research Analyst for Kinotek.
10.13.2022
Kat Allen (oceans & climate)
A conversation with Kat Allen, Associate Professor School of Earth and Climate Sciences, at the University of Maine.
09.29.2022
Habib Dagher (Civil Engineering & Composites)
A conversation with Habib Dagher, Director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center Bath Iron Works Professor at the University of Maine.
09.08.2022
Amara Ifeji (environmental science/justice)
A conversation with Amara Ifeji, Director of Youth Engagement and Policy for the Maine Environmental Education Association.
08.25.2022
Han Tan (plant genetics)
A conversation with Han Tan, Assistant Professor of Plant Genetics at the University of Maine.
08.11.2022
Lindsay Ware (wildlife ecology/canine training)
A conversation with Lindsay Ware, Founder of Science Dogs of New England.
07.07.2022
re-release: Patrick Breeding (bioengineering)
A re-release of the first Maine Science Podcast episode - a conversation with Patrick Breeding.
06.09.2022
Seth Benz (bird ecology)
A conversation with Seth Benz, Director of the Schoodic Institute Bird Ecology Program in Acadia National Park.
05.26.2022
Anne Lichtenwalner (animal & veterinary sciences)
A conversation with Anne Lichtenwalner, Associate Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Extension Veterinarian and Director of the University of Maine Animal Health Laboratory.
02.17.2022
Luci Benedict (analytical chemistry)
A conversation with Luci Benedict, Associate Professor of Chemistry, and Director of Quality Control Collaboratory at the University of Southern Maine.
02.03.2022
Phoebe Jekielek (aquaculture - scallops)
A conversation with Phoebe Jekielek, Director of Research for Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership.
01.20.2022
Sarah Gabrielson (healthcare research)
A conversation with Sarah Gabrielson, Research Navigator at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.
12.30.2021
Sean Birkel (climate change)
A conversation with Sean Birkel, Research Assistant Professor at the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine and Maine State Climatologist.
12.16.2021
Jeremy Gabrielson (land conservation)
A conversation with Jeremy Gabrielson, a Senior Conservation and Community Planner with Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
12.02.2021
Catherine Schmitt (science communication)
A conversation with Catherine Schmitt, a Science Communication Specialist at Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park.
11.11.2021
Dustin Updike (genetics & basic research)
A conversation with Dustin Updike, an Associate Professor at MDI Biological Laboratory
10.28.2021
Sam Hess (biophysics)
A cross-over episode from "The Maine Question" - Sam Hess, Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.
10.14.2021
Ali Abedi (electrical engineering)
A conversation with Ali Abedi, Professor in the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering at the University of Maine.
09.30.2021
Christie Mahaffey (fermentation, quality control, quality assurance)
A conversation with Christie Mahaffey, Founder and Partner at Foundation Brewing Company.
09.16.2021
Tom Klak (geography & environmental restoration)
A conversation with Tom Klak, Professor in the School of Marine & Environmental Programs at the University of New England.
07.22.2021
Jason Bolton (food science)
A conversation with Jason Bolton, Associate Extension Professor and Food Safety Specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
07.08.2021
Sascha Deri (aerospace & engineering)
A conversation with Sascha Deri, CEO of bluShift Aerospace, giving us an update over the past year's work.
06.24.2021
Kristin Burkholder (microbiology) & Carrie Byron (marine ecology)
A conversation with Kristin Burkholder (Associate Professor) and Carrie Byron (Assistant Professor) from the University of New England.
06.10.2021
Jeri Bowers (Development & Public Relations)
A conversation with Jeri Bowers, Director of Development and Public Affairs at MDI Biological Laboratory

What's Maine Science Podcast about?

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Maine Science Podcast episodes:

Aaron Weiskittel (forestry)

Eclipse Science (astronomy)

Eclipse Reactions

Laura Wilson (micro-credential education/learning)

Dan Burgess (energy policy)

Wendy LePage (research scientist)

Rob Wheeler (microbiology)

January 24, 2024 update

The Write Time with Meghan Wilson Duff (author)

Diane Rowland (natural science)

Matt O'Malia (architecture)

Fayeza Ahmed (psychology)

Jennifer Lund (apiarist)

Alaina Weinheimer (ocean virology)

Jessica Leahy (human dimensions)

Dan Cortes (genetics)

Caitlin Howell (bioengineering)

Dave Levine (manufacturing systems engineering)

Eric Ferguson (audio engineering)

John Tipping (aquatic entomologist)

Kevin Posman (biogeochemistry)

Rebecca Robich & Chuck Lubelczyk (vector ecology & human health)

Amanda Smith (wastewater)

Ian Meng (neuroscience)

Shawn Laatsch (astronomy)

Rachel Schattman (agroecology)

Kaitlyn Haase (kinesiology & technology)

Kat Allen (oceans & climate)

Habib Dagher (Civil Engineering & Composites)

Amara Ifeji (environmental science/justice)

Han Tan (plant genetics)

Lindsay Ware (wildlife ecology/canine training)

re-release: Patrick Breeding (bioengineering)

Seth Benz (bird ecology)

Anne Lichtenwalner (animal & veterinary sciences)

Luci Benedict (analytical chemistry)

Phoebe Jekielek (aquaculture - scallops)

Sarah Gabrielson (healthcare research)

Sean Birkel (climate change)

Jeremy Gabrielson (land conservation)

Catherine Schmitt (science communication)

Dustin Updike (genetics & basic research)

Sam Hess (biophysics)

Ali Abedi (electrical engineering)

Christie Mahaffey (fermentation, quality control, quality assurance)

Tom Klak (geography & environmental restoration)

Jason Bolton (food science)

Sascha Deri (aerospace & engineering)

Kristin Burkholder (microbiology) & Carrie Byron (marine ecology)

Jeri Bowers (Development & Public Relations)

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