Maine Science Podcast

By Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum

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

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How many episodes does Maine Science Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

Maine Science Podcast episodes:

December 08, 2022 Shawn Laatsch (astronomy)
Shawn Laatsch is the Director at Versant Power Astronomy Center at the University of Maine. Shawn deeply dedicated to the public understanding of astronomy and has lived and worked throughout the United States and Europe pursing this work. Our conversation was recorded in October 2022.
One note: this is last new episode for 2022; we'll be back in January 2023 with all new conversations about Maine science with the people who do it!
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival and Maine Discovery Museum. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
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36min
November 10, 2022 Rachel Schattman (agroecology)
Rachel Schattman is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine and her research uses skills and techniques across social and lab sciences. Rachel and her team work with specialty crop producers and agricultural advisors to identify and address production challenges, with a focus on climate change adaptation. Our conversation was recorded in October 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival and Maine Discovery Museum. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
37min
October 27, 2022 Kaitlyn Haase (kinesiology & technology)
Kaitlyn Haase is the Research Analyst for Kinotek, a startup that is using technology to assess body movement. Kaitlyn's work centers on understanding kinesiology, the application of technology, and how to assess the data that comes from that merger. Kaitlyn was one of the remarkable people from VEMI Lab at the University of Maine who presented at the Maine Science Festival. Our conversation was recorded in September 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival and Maine Discovery Museum. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
24min
October 13, 2022 Kat Allen (oceans & climate)
Kat Allen is an Assistant Professor School of Earth and Climate Sciences at the University of Maine, with a Cooperating Appointment at the Climate Change Institute. Kat studies the ocean, both in the geologic past and in the present. Some of you may recognize her from the 2022 Maine Science Festival Headliner Event, The Warming Sea - an exploration of hope in the face of the climate crisis. Kat was part of our introductory panel, and her presentation provided fantastic context for the rest of the evening.
You can see Kat at The Warming Sea on the MSF YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUtjF9XPKP0zO5NsgYLU4SMGmzeNPJN9.
Our conversation was recorded August 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
38min
September 29, 2022 Habib Dagher (Civil Engineering & Composites)
Habib Dagher is the founding Executive Director of the Advanced Structures & Composites Center, a National Science Foundation funded research center housed in an 100,000 square foot laboratory with over 350 full and part-time personnel. Habib and his team have been responsible for some remarkable innovations in composites, off-shore wind, and bridge technology - to name just a few. The center has worked with over 500 clients world-wide, including 150 Maine-based companies, and has received top national awards for its research. In October 2015, Habib was recognized as a 2015 White House Transportation Champion of Change as the primary inventor of the composite arch bridge system. He holds 80 U.S. and international patents with 8 additional patents pending.
More information about the Bridge in Backpack: https://www.kleinfelder.com/project/bridge-in-a-backpack-technology/
Habib was part of the 2021 online forums, in a session about "Off Shore Wind from the UK to Maine." The video of that forum is on the MSF YouTube page: https://youtu.be/hI4lECVXCKI.
Our conversation was recorded August 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
26min
September 08, 2022 Amara Ifeji (environmental science/justice)
Amara Ifeji is currently a student at Northeastern University AND the Director of Youth Engagement and Policy for the Maine Environmental Education Association. Amara found her love of the environment and science at an early age, and has reached an understanding of how policy, science, and advocacy can all play a role in improving the world around us. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the 2021 National Geographic Young Explorer Award–one of only 24 youth in the world. Our conversation was recorded in early July 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
38min
August 25, 2022 Han Tan (plant genetics)
Han Tan is a plant geneticist who's research is focused on one of Maine's most important crops: potatoes. In this conversation, we cover Han's science journey, how he uses CRISPR, and how potato research is different than the work that's been done in corn. We spoke in July 2022.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
41min
August 11, 2022 Lindsay Ware (wildlife ecology/canine training)
Lindsay Ware is a wildlife ecologist who has merged her love of wildlife ecology with her passion for dogs. Lindsay is part of a small but growing group of scientists who are partnering with dogs to assist with endangered species identification and conservation. Our conversation was recorded in June 2022.
For more about Lindsay's work: https://www.sciencedogsne.com/
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org at our donation page.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Festival Store - https://bit.ly/MSF-store
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum

~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
44min
July 07, 2022 re-release: Patrick Breeding (bioengineering)
Patrick Breeding is a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Marin Skincare and a Co-Founder of Dermarus. A biotechnology entrepreneur, Patrick developed his interest for the blue economy working with Lobster Unlimited. He earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2017 and completed his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Maine in 2020.
Throughout college, Patrick became passionate about biotechnology research and commercialization in various fields, spanning drug development, skincare, marine bioresources, medical education and sports performance innovation, and has followed these passions toward a career of doing 'cool stuff that matters'.
Patrick presented at the 2019 Maine Science Festival.

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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted, edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org either at our donation page OR by getting some MSF merchandise through our online store.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Festival Store - https://bit.ly/MSF-store
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum
~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
35min
June 09, 2022 Seth Benz (bird ecology)
Seth Benz is an avid educator and ornithologist at the Schoodic Institute in Acadia National Park. Seth's work focuses on bird migration, phenology studies, and public participation in scientific research. Our conversation was recorded in May 2022.
Links to the citizen science tools mentioned:
iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/
eBird: https://ebird.org/home
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Hosted by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle; financial support from Central Maine Power; production support by Maranda Bouchard; and social media support from Next Media.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
If you want to support the Maine Science Podcast and/or the Maine Science Festival, you can do so at our website mainesciencefestival.org either at our donation page OR by getting some MSF merchandise through our online store.

Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter   Instagram
Maine Science Festival Store - https://bit.ly/MSF-store
© 2022 Maine Science Festival
A program of the Maine Discovery Museum
~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.

The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.

To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.

Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky

Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram   LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram

© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
...more
48min

FAQs about Maine Science Podcast:

How many episodes does Maine Science Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 95 episodes available.

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