I (Sophia) talk about touring Columbia University and New York University and what it feels like to be on each campus. I will likely not get into any of these, but will you?

Speaker: Sophia

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Virginia Tech grad student Blakely Lockhart talks about her experience as a early career policy ambassador by the Society for Neuroscience, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, advocate for neuroscience policy in Congress, and researcher for infant neurodevelopment. How do you balance and integrate these career paths?

Speakers: Keely, Jeanne, Sophia

Interviewee: Blakely Lockhart

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

We invite former RVGS teacher and current research mentor Dr. Frazier to talk about his life, career, and turtle. Where did RVGS's favorite chelonian come from, and who is the mysterious man who brought him here?

Speakers: Keely, Jeanne, Sophia

Interviewee: Dr. Frazier

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Mr. Smith was a great teacher who truly left his mark on everyone. In this episode, teachers and students share memorable moments and impactful stories to remember him by.

Speakers: Jeanne, Keely

Interviewees (In order of appearance): Mr. Wages, Mr. Browning. Ms. Bohland, Mr. Taylor, Anissa, Parneet, Sophia

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Should we be conducting lab testing on rats, and can they even feel pain? Here, we dive into the ethics of rats in research.

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Speakers: Prateek, Jeanne, Keely, Sophia, Carter (who is no longer with us)

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

How did rats come to be? Where did they come from, and why are they everywhere? Here, we explore that timeline- from prehistory to the present- with some fun facts.

Speakers: Jeanne, Keely, Sophia, Carter (who is no longer with us)

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mf4ezTOMOnZ_aRKWnZeB8Aaf0aGlrt9mhDs1V5iLwFY/edit?usp=sharing

What are bugs, and are they important? A nerd and bug-lover, RVGS senior Brett shares his thoughts, perspectives, and knowledge on bugs.

Speakers: Brett, Jeanne, Keely, Sophia

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Here comes the long-awaited 2nd episode of the Rat Chat's 2nd season, the first of a 3-part series about rats: Rats in Media and Culture. Jeanne and Carter talk about the rat's relevance in movies, myths, and more.

Speakers: Jeanne and Carter

Editor: Sophia

Music: Miya

Welcome back to the Rat Chat! With a new school year came a new crew. Join us- Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Miya, Dorothy, Emma, Prateek... and many more!

Thank you to Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt for taking the time for an interview.

Writers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Prateek, Emma, Dorothy

Speakers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter,

Editors: Sophia and Dorothy

Music: Miya

This episode is quite special because we were invited to FBRI, or the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to talk about Brain Week with Neuroscientist Dr. Anthony MaLantia. There are institutions like the American heart association or American lung association, but no equivalent for brains. Brain week is used to bring together people and researchers to try and further our knowledge on the brain, which isn't as well understood as other organs. Part of this is because neurological research is divided among different fields like biology and psychology, which are quite separated.