People Behind the Science

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Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki studies topics in ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, and conservation in frogs. She aims to understand how frogs use different body forms, colors, and other features to survive partially on land and partially in water. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-cori-richar…

Can we build better models to study compulsivity? Dr. Laura Bradfield shares her exciting work on how inflammation in certain parts of the brain affects compulsive behaviors, as well as her career path, current challenges, favorite hobbies, advice, & more! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-laura-bradf…

Dr. Tim Long studies how novel macromolecular structures can tailor the properties & processing of polymers. His work has applications in many industries, including new chemotherapy treatments & electro-active devices for prosthetics. #scicomm #science peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tim-long-2/

Thank you to Innovative Research(@labnerds) for providing support for this podcast episode! #biology #bio #immunology #neuroscience #microbiology #research #science #STEM #WomenInScience #WomeninSTEM

How does your #brain protect itself if it gets infected? Dr. Tajie Harris shares insights from her work on the tiny #parasite Toxoplasma gondii. She also gives a candid account of her career path, exciting successes, challenges, travel to Tuscany, & more. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tajie-harri…

Dr. Eric Pop's research spans electronics, electrical engineering, physics, nanomaterials, and energy. He applies materials with nanoscale properties to engineer better electronics like transistors, circuits, and data storage mechanisms. Learn more: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-eric-pop-2

Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos is an engineer who is designing wearable mechatronic technologies that are comfortable for users and can restore mobility & quality of life for people with upper body movement problems. Learn more about her life & work here: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ana-luisa-t… #scicomm

Curiosity is critical for success in #science, but you also need determination & passion. Dr. Lawrence Uricchio shared stories from his career path, his modeling research on how evolutionary & ecological processes work in snails, advice, & more! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-lawrence-ur… #scicomm

Dr. Doug Fields studies how the brain develops & the mechanisms involved in changes to the brain’s structure & function (plasticity). He wants to know how experience regulates brain development & plasticity, as well as the mechanisms involved in learning. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-douglas-fie…

Dr. Talithia Williams is a mathematician creating models of the rates at which groups of people develop cataracts over time. Cataract surgery isn't accessible for everyone around the world, & knowing where there is the greatest need for treatment is key. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-talithia-wi…

I enjoyed this conversation with a fantastic engineer and entrepreneur! Worth a listen for researchers out there weighing their options in academia, industry, and startups. Tyler has done it all!

For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko has designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step. Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tyler-susko/

Dr. David Sedlak is dedicated to creating technologies that will allow future generations to have access to adequate amounts of clean, safe water. Learn more about his life, his career, & his research in this podcast episode! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-david-sedla… #scicomm #STEM #engineering

A big thank you to Innovative Research for their support of this week's episode featuring Dr. Donald Smith from @mcgillu! Link to this week's podcast episode: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donald-smit… #science #scicomm #biology #plants #biotech #research

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Starting on his family's apple farm, Don took a roundabout route to a research career. He discussed successes and challenges, as well as life outside the lab, exciting travel, and more. Thank you to Innovative Research (@labnerds) for providing support for this podcast episode!

"When you get a result that doesn't conform to what you expect, don't just brush it off." Wise words from the wonderful Dr. Donald Smith! He shares how unexpected results transformed his career & had lasting impacts on #science & agriculture. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donald-smit… #science

As an astrophysicist and cosmologist, Dr. Andy Friedman studies the history of the universe from the Big Bang through present day. He uses observations of astronomical objects in other galaxies to learn about fundamental physics and quantum mechanics. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-andrew-frie…

Dr. Kristen Rasmussen studies extreme #weather events like heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail storms. She is examining these extreme event systems in the context of our current climate and how they may change in the future. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-kristen-ras… #scicomm #science

Don’t be afraid to try things. Working on a research project in college changed the trajectory of Dr. Dave Jackson's career, & he shared more about his career path, his research on plant growth & development, challenges he has overcome, advice, & more. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-dave-jackso…