It’s Kaelyn! We have reached another milestone on Seasoned & STEAMed as today we enter Chapter 5: Study of People. In this chapter, we’re going to investigate everyday science concepts that relate more to our everyday movements as people and explore the contributions of female and minority scientists who studied people, mostly in the field of medicine!

Together, let’s uncover the science behind allergies to understand how so many different allergic reactions all stem from the same miscommunication in our immune system. Then, bounce around from the Midwest to the East Coast more than a few times as we discover the life of Alexa Canady, the first black, female neurosurgeon in the United States. Learn how she spent her tokens to build a strikingly successful pediatric neurosurgery practice through her patient-centered approach.

In today’s episode of Seasoned & STEAMed, we’re going to uncover the science behind a spooky phenomenon: fog. 

Then, travel back with me to WWII-era America to discover the life, journey, and impact of Rachel Carson, a marine scientist and scientific writer credited with initiating the modern environmental movement.

No steamy interview today, but stay tuned because I've got interviews booked on the calendar! 

Today we’re tackling a science topic that’s particularly relevant in the spring. What is morning dew? How does it appear in the morning even when it doesn’t rain? Then, let’s dive into the life of Mary Emilie Holmes, the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in geology in the United States. But, instead of focusing on her scientific journey, we’re going to uncover the impact she had on communities of color through the foundation of Mississippi’s first private school for black girls.

Last, but certainly not least, please meet Brittney Hauke a materials science physicist who studies the fundamental properties of glass and who double majored in physics and studio art. In our interview, she discusses her multi-media senior project that combined the two subjects, reveals how her glass art and glass research are mutually beneficial, and implores that both art and science are problem-solving processes. Her love for hands-on experimentation and creation drew her to physical sciences and hands-on mediums like glass blowing, ceramics, and photography.

In today’s episode, we’re going to uncover the science behind wind! You can’t see it or grab it, but you can feel it. Wind is all around us, but I’m sure you found yourself wondering, where the heck does it come from?

Then, we’re going to practice the art of patience by sitting and listening. Hey, you’re already doing that, look at you getting that head start! In the cauldron of contribution, I’ll tell the miraculous story of Jane Goodall, the worlds leading primatologist who started her scientific journey with nothing more than a dream and a boat ticket, not even a college degree! Her discoveries about chimpanzees in the forest of Gombe, Africa turned the scientific world upside down and she’s now an avid advocate for conservation.

Lastly, listen to this steamy interview and meet Aedan Gardill, a 3rd year Ph.D. student in physics who dabbles in portraits made of polarized light and uses his passions for art and science to provide learning tools for local children. His outreach is helping local youth get hands-on experience with science in a virtual world and shows the true value in staying steamy.

In today’s episode, we’re going to uncover the science surrounding why you slip and fall on wet leaves! Then, we’re going to continue celebrating Black History Month, which on Seasoned & STEAMed we celebrate minority scientists all year long! Today we’re going to discover the life of Emmett Chappelle, a leading exobiologist and astrochemist who discovered the chemical composition of bioluminescence and invented a device that could detect alien life. Emmett Chappelle is also the king of the pivot. Lastly, meet Aaron Bayles, a chemistry graduate student at Rice University. His STEAMed Seasoning Blend incorporates chemical synthesis, photography, dancing, and mentorship. Aaron’s charisma and confidence will leave you wondering, “what’s in that cheese?” ~stay steamy~

In Episode 7 we’re going to uncover the science behind why leaves change colors in the fall, I learned some cool new things researching this one! Then, travel back in time to Civil War-era Missouri to discover the contributions of George Washington Carver, a black agricultural scientist, botanist, and artist who invented over 300 products from peanuts and nearly 200 from sweet potatoes, and no, he did not invent peanut butter. Lastly, meet my high school physics teacher, Seth Berkeley, who combines science and music by means of physics, chemistry, and Irish guitar music. He even has a dream of building his own guitar one day!

Dive into the science behind a thermos, how does it keep both your coffee hot and your iced lattes cold?! Then, travel with me to the East Coast during the Jim Crow era to learn about James West, a black man, physicist, and inventor who co-created the foil electret transducer and reshaped microphone technology on a global scale. I may have the steamiest interview for you yet, so stick around to meet Austin Lewis Hollimon, an aspiring trombonist turned aspiring Olympian turned aspiring lawyer! Austin discusses the pursuit of excellence, the role of education and empathy in the black community, and the story of the American Promise in the context of racial equity. On MLK Jr. Day, I dare you to dream and I hope to show you the power of one.

We’re going to discover why the sky is blue! Then, learn about the life of Marie Maynard Daly, the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry in the U.S. Her research played a crucial role in understanding the underlying causes of heart attacks! Lastly, meet the third "Barton Babe" from my first year of grad school, Carley Folluo! Carley is an analytical chemist who specialized in mass spectrometry, a musician, and an expert builder/creator.

In today’s episode, we’re going to uncover the underlying theory that might explain why your room seems to get so messy so easily but takes so much effort to clean up. Then, let’s learn about the radical discoveries and illustrious love-life of Marie Curie, who discovered polonium and radium, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first scientist to win two Nobel Prizes. Lastly, sit-down for a steamy interview with ValaRae Partee, and Environmental Engineer and Fashion Model with a desire to spark global change and a message for those of us who need some encouragement to try new things!

We've all been washing our hands a lot lately; have you caught yourself wondering, how does soap actually work? Find out what's happening at the chemical level that allows that glob of slipper soap to cleanse your hands! Then, travel with me to London during the roaring twenties and WWII to learn about Rosalind Franklin, an incredible x-ray crystallographer who studied coals permeability, structural virology, and was crucial to the discovery of the structure of DNA (but was jipped of her just credit). Lastly, meet my cousin, Jenna Polignone, a fun and ambitious student at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County pursuing a double major, a B.S. in Information Technology, and a B.A. in Music Technology. Jenna is also the founder of Goodest Records, a student-run independent record label. Listen as Jenna keeps it real and discusses her path to finding the perfect blend of science and music and all the ways that she’s oh so steamy.