Streaming Science

This episode features Dr. Pablo Lamino, a former Zamorano University student and University of Florida faculty member. 

The interview highlighting Zamorano's unique 'learn-by-doing' educational model and international student experience. 

UFAEC student hosts Grace Bastow and Alexis Westgate guide the conversation to connect sustainable agriculture practices with cultural identity and leadership development. 

The episode emphasizes global agricultural education, career pathways, and the importance of experiential learning.

This episode of Streaming Science explores the Florida Master Naturalist Program—past, present, and future—through a conversation with its founder, Dr. Martin “Marty” Main. 

Hosted by FMNP Program Coordinator Caitlin Robison, the episode examines why the program was created, how it was structured, and how decades of fieldwork, research, and extension experience shaped its development. 

Dr. Main shares stories from his career in ecology and conservation while reflecting on the importance of community, collaboration, and accessibility in environmental education.

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Adeyinka Ayodele, this episode features Dr. Shannon Gowans discussing plastic pollution and how the Remora app helps individuals track and reduce their use of single-use plastics. Learn how small behavior changes, combined with data-driven insights, can influence businesses, inform policy, and create meaningful environmental impact.

Dr. Shannon Gowans: https://www.eckerd.edu/biology/faculty/gowans/

Remora: https://remora.eckerd.edu/

People & Nature Symposium: https://tbep.org/people-nature-symposium/

In this episode of the Streaming Science: People & Nature podcast, Dr. Jamie Loizzo sits down with Dr. Amanda Brinton, founder of Environmental Stakeholder Connections, LLC, to explore the powerful role of relationships, networks, and human dimensions in environmental decision-making. 

Drawing from her interdisciplinary background in ecology and sociology, Amanda shares how her experiences—from the Peace Corps in Ecuador to research in Puerto Rico—shaped her passion for connecting stakeholders to drive meaningful environmental change. 

The conversation highlights the importance of social science in conservation, the challenges of fragmented systems, and the opportunities to build collaborative, community-centered solutions. Through stories of coastal resilience, waste management, and professional pathways, this episode invites listeners to consider how people, partnerships, and purpose are essential to sustaining both ecosystems and communities. 

Environmental Stakeholder Connections LLC: http://www.esc-us.com

People & Nature: https://tbep.org/people-nature-symposium/ 

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Adeyinka Ayodele, this episode features Caleta Scott discussing how programs like Lagoon Yoga strengthen mind–body connections with nature while expanding inclusive access to outdoor spaces. Learn how intentional community engagement, cultural connection, and experiential practices can empower people to build deeper relationships with the environment. 

Caleta Scott: https://onelagoon.org/resources/contact/

People & Nature Symposium: https://tbep.org/people-nature-symposium/

Hosted by UFAEC graduate student Emma Lauren Poole, this episode features Sarah Lockhart, a conservation social scientist exploring land trusts, landscape connectivity, and the human dimensions of conservation in Florida. Discover how collaboration, policy, and community-driven approaches can help protect biodiversity and shape the future of conservation across the state. 

UF Center for Landscape Conservation Planning: https://conservation.dcp.ufl.edu/

People & Nature Symposium: https://tbep.org/people-nature-symposium/