Streaming Science

Join us for a conversation about how we can work together to conserve biodiversity. 

Anelise Bullard, a natural resource conservation student at the University of Florida interviews Dr. Oliver Komar, an avian biologist and professor at Zamorano University in Honduras. 

He shares his background and interests, his work in citizen science at a biological preserve, and how we can use citizen science resources to support research. 

This episode is part of the Field y Futuro series, an intercultural communication experience that aims to enhance global agricultural education.

In this Streaming Science Field y Futuro episode, UFAEC student Hailey Bryant interviews Maria Jose (“MJ”), an environmental engineering and development major at Zamorano University in Honduras. 

MJ discusses choosing Zamorano for its multicultural environment, proximity to family, and disciplined structure, supported by scholarships and uniforms that promote equality. She also describes the Zamorano system and student responsibilities. 

MJ explains Zamorano’s “learning by doing” approach, where students rotate through modules in small groups, learning from instructors and experienced field workers through hands-on agriculture and natural resources work that builds leadership and resilience. 

MJ also discusses a French Embassy–funded project training rural women as beekeepers to support biodiversity, forest and water protection, and household income, and reflects on her personal transformation through the program. 

In this episode of the Field y Futuro series, titled “Muddied Boots and Lab Coats,” Rola, an interdisciplinary ecology master’s student, continues her conversation with Dr. Adela Acosta, Head of Food Science and Technology at Zamorano University. 

They explore the innovative nutritional solutions, such as upcycling food co-products, such as fruit peels and organ meats, into high-value, nutritious food sources. 

The discussion highlights the environmental benefits of alternative proteins like cricket flour and the development of active packaging made from shrimp shells and fish skins to extend the shelf life of food products. 

Additionally, Dr. Acosta explains the importance of education teachers and trainers to take an initiative role in educating the rural communities on how to tackle food insecurity through science-based nutrition education. 

Join us to learn more about how agricultural and natural resource research are transforming potential waste into valuable resources to create a more sustainable and food-secure future.

In this episode of the Field y Futuro series, titled “Muddied Boots and Lab Coats,” Rola, an interdisciplinary ecology master’s student, sits down with Dr. Adela Acosta, Head of Food Science and Technology at Zamorano University. 

Dr. Adela shares the experience of students and culture at Zamorano by exploring the rigorous “learning-by-doing” educational model. 

The conversation highlights how students balance intensive academics with four hours of daily fieldwork. Dr. Acosta describes the students as “go-getters” and ambitious. 

Every student at Zamorano gets to experience the 15-week international internship program, sending students to global partners like the University of Florida to prepare them as versatile leaders. 

Join us to learn how this unique approach to agricultural education transforms students into global problem solvers.

This episode of Streaming Science, part of the Field y Futuro series, explores the intersection of sustainable agriculture, culture, and global education. 

Hosted by University of Florida undergraduate Shanie Keene, the episode features guest Ana Murray, a graduate of Zamorano University in Honduras and current UF scholarship intern. 

Together, they discuss Ana’s hands-on educational experience, her transition from production agriculture to the social sciences, and insights into topics like the banana industry and student mentorship. 

This conversation highlights how global agricultural education shapes future leaders and strengthens connections across cultures and communities.

In this episode of Field y Futuroa, host and UF journalism student Azhalia Pottinger  sat down with the Director of Horticulture at Zamorano University - Dr. Jorge Cardona. 

They discuss how researchers are coming up with ideas to reduce food waste in horticulture, challenges facing horticulture in Honduras, and Dr. Cardona’s experience teaching at a renowned international institution. 

This episode is a part of our Field Y Futuro Series, which explores how sustainable agriculture meets culture and how global agricultural and natural resources education shapes the future. 

In this episode of Streaming Science: Field y Futuro, hosts Lexi Westgate and Grace Bastow—students at the University of Florida—explore leadership and agricultural education across cultures. 

They are joined by Jose Molina Gonzalez and Renzo Antonio Ceme Vinces, Ph.D. students and graduates of Zamorano University, known for its experiential, hands-on learning model. 

Together, they discuss how culture, global perspectives, and real-world experiences shape future agricultural leaders. 

This episode highlights the value of cross-cultural education in building a more connected and sustainable agricultural industry.

This episode dives into the "Internship Blueprint" of Zamorano University, examining how professional practices, the official term for their internships, act as a vital bridge between academic life and the global workforce. 

Host Maria Fernanda Zepeda and guest Dr. Bernardo Trejos discuss the strategic timing of these placements at the end of the fourth year, which allows students to transition directly into careers or advanced graduate studies. 

Dr. Trejos explains how the university's "Learning by Doing" philosophy makes Zamorano interns uniquely attractive to global employers. 

The conversation highlights the powerful Zamorano alumni network, a global "extended family" that provides essential social capital and support for students navigating new cultures and professional environments.

This episode explores the unique educational landscape of Zamorano University in Honduras, focusing on its holistic "Learning by Doing" model and the profound impact of experiential education on students. 

Host Maria Fernanda Zepeda, a graduate student at the University of Florida and Zamorano University alumna, sits down with Dr. Bernardo Trejos, an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Development at Zamorano. 

Together, they discuss Dr. Trejos' personal journey, the university's multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development, and how hands-on field experience prepares future leaders to solve practical global challenges in agriculture and natural resources. 

This conversation is the first of a two-part series within the Field y Futuro collection, a component of the student-driven Streaming Science project.