Streaming Science

Stamatina (Tina) Kotsakou, an Agricultural Economics graduate student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln sits down with AESC student Bryce Doeschot to talk about her research within joint decision-making under risk. Kosakou uses an online grain marketing tool to study the way farmers manage their grain trading.

Dr. Cory Walters, assistant professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln talks with Bryce Doeschot about risk management for farmers and ranchers. Each day, farmers and ranchers across the United States make choices that can affect their income; Dr. Walters works to inform farmers and ranchers about the risks they take and how to minimize their risks to maximize their profits.

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Breanna Jakubowski talks with Dr. Kate Brooks about her research in livestock production economics and how she balances life as an economist as well as a wife and mother. Dr. Brooks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Along with her research appointment at UNL she also teaches introduction level and advanced level agricultural economic courses.

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Breanna Jakubowski talks with Dr. Simantee Banerjee about her research in behavioral economics and how her interest was sparked in Eastern Indian and what brought her to Nebraska to continue her research. Dr. Banarjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Along with her research appointment at UNL, she also teaches two courses.

Dr. Nick Brozovic, director of Policy for the Water for Food Institute and professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, explains his work in economics and water conservation. Find out the value of economics for the water cycle, the impact of humans on water, and the efforts underway to inform the public on communication strategies.

In this episode of Streaming Science, AESC student Shelby Andersen interviews Dr. Wes Peterson about his work as an agricultural economist. Dr. Peterson became interested in economics after spending time in Africa with the Peace Corps. Dr. Peterson is a professor and researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Peterson is hoping that his research will improve the lives of people in Africa through economic development.

Behind the scenes with our Podcast students. Listen as they share their thoughts on podcasting and interviewing their scientists. 

This episode of Streaming Science features Dr. Martha Shulski. She is an associate professor of applied climate science in the School of Natural Resources and the Director of the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). In this episode, Dr. Shulski explains her recent research study, which involves working with municipalities in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa where sustainability directors are working together to use climate projections to plan accordingly in their area. She also touches on the subject of how our water resources are being affected by climate change. Thanks for stopping by!

This episode of Streaming Science features Dr. Crystal Stiles. She is an applied climatologist and postdoctoral research associate for the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). In this episode, Dr. Stiles talks with us about her recent research study, which is working with the Wind River Indian Reservation to help them enhance climate monitoring and drought management on their reservations. She also explains her ideas about the effects climate change is having on our water resources. Thanks for stopping by!

Dr. Larkin Powell - A Wildlife Biologist and his Research: “I took a class and that changed the direction of my life.” On this episode of Streaming Science I talk with Dr.Powell about how he got to where he is today and some of his research projects. Dr. Powell also shares with me stories of his favorite research projects and advice for aspiring scientists. To learn more about Dr. Powell and his research head on over to snr.unl.edu or his personal website at larkinpowell.wix.com/larkinpowell.