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Supporting Scientists as Startup Founders with Matt Krisiloff
In this week’s episode, Matt Krisiloff, CEO of Conception, a company working to turn pluripotent stem cells into viable human eggs, talks about SciFounders, which he started with partners Lucas Harrington and Alexander Schubert to help technical founders launch companies. Topics discussed include: – Why Scifounders decided to focus on technical founders – Why Matt…
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Communicating the Science of Fitness and Health with Ronan Diego de Oliveira
This week’s episode features world-reknown fitness trainer and author Ronan Diego de Oliveira. We discuss a range of topics related to Ronan’s approach to developing, describing, and teaching innovative fitness programs, including: – The science upon which Ronan’s 10X fitness program is based, the way he’s able to explain scientific concepts with clarity and enthusiasm, and,…
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Science at the Crossroads of Policymaking and Technology with Sheril Kirshenbaum
This week’s episode features Sheril Kirshenbaum, a scientist and author working to enhance public understanding of science and improve communication between scientists, policymakers and the public. Sheril currently hosts “Serving Up Science” at PBS Digital Studios and is executive director of Science Debate, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization working to get every candidate on record on…
Read MoreScience at the Crossroads of Policymaking and Technology with Sheril Kirshenbaum
This week’s episode features Sheril Kirshenbaum, a scientist and author working to enhance public understanding of science and improve communication between scientists, policymakers and the public. Sheril currently hosts “Serving Up Science” at PBS Digital Studios and is executive director of Science Debate, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization working to get every candidate on record on…
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An Inside Look at Science Policy at the Federal and State Level with Donna Gerardi Riordan
This week’s episode features Donna Gerardi Riordan, a nonprofit leader and innovator with more than three decades of experience bridging the gap between science and policy at the national and state levels. Donna’s most recent role is as Executive Director of the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS). She previously served in similar roles in…
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Scientists and Social Change with Kelly Ramirez, Ph.D.
On this week’s episode, guest Kelly Ramirez, Ph.D., co-founder of the 15,000-member international organization 500 Women Scientists, and I discuss a range of topics related to the group’s social activism and priorities including: The motivation for creating 500 Women Scientists – and the intention behind the name The organization’s mission and vision 500 Women Scientists’…
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Special Episode: Why is a Former U.S. Senate Chief of Staff Hosting a Science Podcast?
In this special episode, I talk about: – Why I started the podcast almost 4 years ago – The similarities between scientists and public policy professionals – How a Western Union telegram sparked my interest in public policy – The qualities scientists often possess – due to their work – that are transferable to…
Read MoreExploring the Origins of the Universe and Art of Writing with Particle Physicist Yangyang Cheng, PhD
Particle physicist and postdoctoral research associate Yangyang Cheng, PhD explores the universe and also shares her unique perspectives on her native country of China and the U.S. political landscape across media, including in the Op-Ed pages of The New York Times, on BBC News, and in SupChina, a New York-based, China-focused news, information, and…
Read MoreInnovation in 7 Languages with Ester Caffarel-Salvador, PhD
In this episode, Mark and Ester Caffarel-Salvador, PhD discuss her research on transdermal patches, career transitions, mentoring, and other issues, including: Ester’s experience with the Impact mentoring program, issues she finds mentees are particularly concerned about, and how she advises them to handle them How speaking 7 languages may help Ester when…
Read MoreUnleashing Innovation to Combat COVID-19 with Mike Grandinetti
Transcript April 8, 2020 Mark Bayer Thanks everyone so much for being here on this special coronavirus edition of “When Science Speaks.” This is Mark Bayer. I’m just so glad that you’re here and you’re joining us. Today’s episode is brought to you by Bayer Strategic Consulting, a unique advocacy and training firm in the…
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