Streaming Science

Dr. Jamilynn Poletto will make you want to go out and hug a fish today. Dr. Poletto is an assistant professor of fish physiology in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Poletto shared with AESC student Lauren Stohlmann her passion for fish physiology and how researching and educating students motivates her to get up every morning. Listen in and learn just a little more about how women like Dr. Poletto work hard to make a difference in STEM.

In this episode of Streaming Science, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Kathryn Bagniewski sits down with Dr. Tracy Frank, professor and department chair of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Frank explains the importance of her research, clarifies the importance of listening to the story told through rocks and discusses her experience as a woman in STEM.

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication Major, Kathryn Bagniewski sits down with Dr. Angela Pannier, an associate professor of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in this episode of Streaming Science. Dr. Pannier explains the importance of her research, discusses her experience as a woman in STEM and gives advice for young girls interested in science.

This episode of Streaming Science features scientist and professor Dr. Caroline Burberry. Dr. Burberry studies the tectonic development and petroleum potential of fold belts and foreland basins worldwide and has recently worked on regions in the Rocky Mountains (USA), the Zagros Mountains (Iraq-Iran), and the Kalimantan Fold Belt (Indonesia). Dr. Burberry received her Ph.D. from Imperial College London, and she previous worked at Pennsylvania State University and Uppsala University. She currently serves as a faculty member at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, as well as an associate editor for the AAPG Bulletin, and for the Central European Journal of Geosciences. In this episode, Dr. Burberry discusses how she has overcame obstacles to become a woman scientist, and also gives inspiring advice for how women can continue to be “their brilliant selves”. To learn more about Dr. Caroline Burberry, visit eas2.unl.edu, or Dr. Burberry’s website on Structural Geology Research at eas2.unl.edu/~cburberry/

In this podcast, Kaitlin Chapman explains the research she has been conducting at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the department of Entomology. Chapman walks us through her research and her experiences as a woman scientist.UNL AESC student Chelsea Sidel produced this podcast for her final project in ALEC 341.

In this podcast, Dr. Tiffany Heng-Moss explains the research she has been conducting for many years at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in the Department of Entomology. Dr. Heng-Moss takes us through her research on aphids and how they affect Nebraska.UNL AESC student Chelsea Sidel produced this podcast for her final project in ALEC 341.

Shirley Sato, research assistant in the Beadle Center at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, discusses her work with plant genetic modification and the use of genetically modified organisms. Tune in to hear Shirley explain how to make plants drought resistant and what the research at the university has done to help feed the growing population.

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Shelby Andersen interviews Dr. Melanie Downs about her life as a scientist and being a woman in a science career. Dr. Downs is an assistant professor and researcher in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Her work focuses on identifying allergens in processed foods as well as characterizing the proteins that cause food allergies. Dr. Downs hopes that her research will positively impact the lives of allergic individuals.

Agricultural economics is a lot more than just numbers and charts. Dr. Christopher Gustafson can tell you that. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.On this episode, Dr. Gustafson talked with AESC student Lauren Stohlmann about his research projects within his area of expertise: decision-making and health. That’s right, eating cake instead of an apple is economics. I know. Crazy.