Skype A Scientist LIVE
Restoring Reefs with Liz Burmester.
August 10 1pm
Watch her session here!
Dr. Liz Burmester is a marine biologist who specializes in understanding how stress impacts reef-building organisms (like corals and oysters) and how we can use that information to restore and conserve their ecosystems. Her work has taken her from the tropical coral reefs of Belize to the coastal waters of New England to the urban estuary of New York Harbor — all in search of answers that will help us better understand our ocean habitats.
August 10 1pm
Watch her session here!
Dr. Liz Burmester is a marine biologist who specializes in understanding how stress impacts reef-building organisms (like corals and oysters) and how we can use that information to restore and conserve their ecosystems. Her work has taken her from the tropical coral reefs of Belize to the coastal waters of New England to the urban estuary of New York Harbor — all in search of answers that will help us better understand our ocean habitats.
Preparing for Fall Bird Migration with Tykee James
August 12, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Tykee James moved to DC and joined the National Audubon Society as Government Affairs Coordinator in December of 2018. His background is highlighted with experience as an environmental educator, community organizer, and environmental policy advisor in his hometown, Philly. Tykee is a birder and his passion for the hobby stems from his experience seeing how environmental health reflects community health.
wildlifeobservernetwork.com
Twitter: @Tykee_James
Instagram: @TykeeJames
August 12, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Tykee James moved to DC and joined the National Audubon Society as Government Affairs Coordinator in December of 2018. His background is highlighted with experience as an environmental educator, community organizer, and environmental policy advisor in his hometown, Philly. Tykee is a birder and his passion for the hobby stems from his experience seeing how environmental health reflects community health.
wildlifeobservernetwork.com
Twitter: @Tykee_James
Instagram: @TykeeJames
Space with Moiya McTier
August 18 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist who studies planets outside of our solar system. She's also a folklorist who specializes in building fictional worlds. To see how she combines her two passions, check out her podcast Exolore where she invites experts to help her imagine life on alien planets!
August 18 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Moiya McTier is an astrophysicist who studies planets outside of our solar system. She's also a folklorist who specializes in building fictional worlds. To see how she combines her two passions, check out her podcast Exolore where she invites experts to help her imagine life on alien planets!
Science Engagement with Faith Communities
August 26, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here
NOTE: This session is for scientists to learn about how to engage with faith communities
Dr. Rob O’Malley is an evolutionary anthropologist and primate behavioral ecologist who works for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in the Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program (www.aaas.org/DoSER). The program fosters constructive science engagement between scientific and religious communities, recognizing that these often overlap. He will share some background and best practices for scientists, educators, and others, drawing on DoSER’s recent and ongoing projects. He also hopes to learn about others’ perspectives and experiences related to this area of science engagement.
August 26, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here
NOTE: This session is for scientists to learn about how to engage with faith communities
Dr. Rob O’Malley is an evolutionary anthropologist and primate behavioral ecologist who works for the American Association for the Advancement of Science in the Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) program (www.aaas.org/DoSER). The program fosters constructive science engagement between scientific and religious communities, recognizing that these often overlap. He will share some background and best practices for scientists, educators, and others, drawing on DoSER’s recent and ongoing projects. He also hopes to learn about others’ perspectives and experiences related to this area of science engagement.
Plant Responses to Climate Change with Tanisha M. Williams
August 28, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
I am a botanists that loves plants and travels the world searching for them! I am also interested in science communication and policy. I want my work to have a positive impact on society.
August 28, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
I am a botanists that loves plants and travels the world searching for them! I am also interested in science communication and policy. I want my work to have a positive impact on society.
Pollinators with Peter Soroye
September 3, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Peter Soroye is a PhD Student in Biology at the University of Ottawa studying the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on pollinators. Peter's research focuses on pollinators like bumblebees and butterflies, but he's interested in finding solutions to help wildlife more broadly. When not doing research, Peter enjoys camping, hiking, playing basketball, and listening to rap/hip-hop.
September 3, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Peter Soroye is a PhD Student in Biology at the University of Ottawa studying the impacts of climate change and habitat loss on pollinators. Peter's research focuses on pollinators like bumblebees and butterflies, but he's interested in finding solutions to help wildlife more broadly. When not doing research, Peter enjoys camping, hiking, playing basketball, and listening to rap/hip-hop.
Leeches, ants and termites! with Dr Chris Baker
September 8, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Dr Chris Baker is an ecologist who uses DNA sequencing to work out how species interact. His current research uses DNA from blood-feeding leeches to measure animal biodiversity in the Ailao Mountains of China’s Yunnan Province. His previous research took him to the savannas of Kenya where he worked on termites that grow fungus for food, and ants that protect trees from elephants and giraffe.
Website: bakerccm.github.io
Twitter: @bakerccm
September 8, 1pm Eastern
Watch his session here!
Dr Chris Baker is an ecologist who uses DNA sequencing to work out how species interact. His current research uses DNA from blood-feeding leeches to measure animal biodiversity in the Ailao Mountains of China’s Yunnan Province. His previous research took him to the savannas of Kenya where he worked on termites that grow fungus for food, and ants that protect trees from elephants and giraffe.
Website: bakerccm.github.io
Twitter: @bakerccm
Environmental Engineering with Imari Walker Karega
September 9 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Imari Walker's travels have influenced her concern for the future of clean accessible water and our growing islands of plastic pollution in the sea. She completed her Bachelors in Marine Science at University of California, Berkeley and is a PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering at Duke University. Her research investigates the fate, occurrence, and transformation of plastic additives within water. Imari also produces entertaining, easy to understand Youtube Videos focused on environmental science and how to be successful in undergraduate and graduate programs.
September 9 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Imari Walker's travels have influenced her concern for the future of clean accessible water and our growing islands of plastic pollution in the sea. She completed her Bachelors in Marine Science at University of California, Berkeley and is a PhD candidate in Environmental Engineering at Duke University. Her research investigates the fate, occurrence, and transformation of plastic additives within water. Imari also produces entertaining, easy to understand Youtube Videos focused on environmental science and how to be successful in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Plant Health and Healthy Humans with Chelsea Newbold
Monday Sept 21, 1 pm Eastern
Watch their session here!
Chelsea Newbold is a master’s student at Oregon State University where they study the effects of fungicide resistance on the growth and development of grape powdery mildew. Chelsea is visually impaired, from a low-income background, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community giving them a unique perspective on plant science and the world of plant health. Chelsea is a passionate activist for the rights of marginalized communities and a proud union member who currently sits on the executive council of their graduate student union. Chelsea has experience in a broad range of scientific fields including high school research in the catalytic chemistry of solar panels, undergraduate research in the study of root rot pathogen detection in avocado and blueberry, and now in their position as a graduate student. They hope to continue their education through to a Phd, eventually work in agricultural extension and to empower other queer and first-generation students to pursue a career in plant pathology.
Monday Sept 21, 1 pm Eastern
Watch their session here!
Chelsea Newbold is a master’s student at Oregon State University where they study the effects of fungicide resistance on the growth and development of grape powdery mildew. Chelsea is visually impaired, from a low-income background, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community giving them a unique perspective on plant science and the world of plant health. Chelsea is a passionate activist for the rights of marginalized communities and a proud union member who currently sits on the executive council of their graduate student union. Chelsea has experience in a broad range of scientific fields including high school research in the catalytic chemistry of solar panels, undergraduate research in the study of root rot pathogen detection in avocado and blueberry, and now in their position as a graduate student. They hope to continue their education through to a Phd, eventually work in agricultural extension and to empower other queer and first-generation students to pursue a career in plant pathology.
Healthy Plants for Healthy Planet with Wei Wei
Tuesday Sept 22, 4pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Dr. Wei Wei is a plant pathologist at the United States Department of Agriculture. She obtained her PhD in Microbiology from Oregon State University. Her research focuses on understanding the interactions between bacterial pathogens and their plant hosts to help improve plant disease control and prevention strategies. When she is not working in the lab, Wei enjoys painting, cooking, and traveling.
Tuesday Sept 22, 4pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Dr. Wei Wei is a plant pathologist at the United States Department of Agriculture. She obtained her PhD in Microbiology from Oregon State University. Her research focuses on understanding the interactions between bacterial pathogens and their plant hosts to help improve plant disease control and prevention strategies. When she is not working in the lab, Wei enjoys painting, cooking, and traveling.
Plant Health to Combat World Hunger with Melissa Molho
Thursday Sept 24 11am Eastern
Watch her session here
Melissa Molho is a Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Kentucky where she studies virus-host interactions in plants. She likes doing outreach activities and advocating for diversity and inclusion in science. Melissa is originally from Mexico City and she loves learning about different cultures. She also enjoys reading suspense books and historical novels.
Thursday Sept 24 11am Eastern
Watch her session here
Melissa Molho is a Ph.D. candidate in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Kentucky where she studies virus-host interactions in plants. She likes doing outreach activities and advocating for diversity and inclusion in science. Melissa is originally from Mexico City and she loves learning about different cultures. She also enjoys reading suspense books and historical novels.
Lizards with Chelsea Connor
September 29, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Chelsea Connor is a herpetologist focusing on anoles at university in Texas. She's studying the interactions between an invasive species, Anolis cristatellus (Crested anole), and an endemic species, Anolis oculatus (Eyed anole), on the Commonwealth of Dominica where she's from. Chelsea is also a science communicator who loves sharing fun facts about anoles on her Twitter page with #DidYouAnole.
September 29, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Chelsea Connor is a herpetologist focusing on anoles at university in Texas. She's studying the interactions between an invasive species, Anolis cristatellus (Crested anole), and an endemic species, Anolis oculatus (Eyed anole), on the Commonwealth of Dominica where she's from. Chelsea is also a science communicator who loves sharing fun facts about anoles on her Twitter page with #DidYouAnole.
Dr, Russ "Brain Dude" Buono: Science educator and researcher in molecular biology and the genetics of the human brain and disease states.
Dr. Sara Ward: Studies behavioral and pharmacological effects of the cannabinoid, serotonin, and opioid receptor systems on neuropathic pain and neuroprotection, learning and memory, and addiction.
Dr. Vishnu "Deepu" Murty: Studies the influence of neuromodulatory systems on both memory and memory-guided decisions using human neuroimaging.
Dr. Sara Ward: Studies behavioral and pharmacological effects of the cannabinoid, serotonin, and opioid receptor systems on neuropathic pain and neuroprotection, learning and memory, and addiction.
Dr. Vishnu "Deepu" Murty: Studies the influence of neuromodulatory systems on both memory and memory-guided decisions using human neuroimaging.
Albatross-ities: Invasion and Recovery of Seabird Islands with Wieteke Holthuijzen
October 19, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Wieteke Holthuijzen is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Northern Illinois University, where she studies the ecological impacts of introduced house mice on Midway through a collaborative research effort with Island Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Previously, Wieteke served as the Invasive Plant Control Specialist on Midway, helping to restore the atoll to a bustling seabird colony. She is intrigued by the nexus of nature and human presence and seeks to study and contribute to the conservation of imperiled species. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the cello, ukulele, banjo, and electric bass, and competing in roller derby with her local league (The Barbed Wire Betties).
October 19, 1pm Eastern
Watch her session here!
Wieteke Holthuijzen is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow at Northern Illinois University, where she studies the ecological impacts of introduced house mice on Midway through a collaborative research effort with Island Conservation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Previously, Wieteke served as the Invasive Plant Control Specialist on Midway, helping to restore the atoll to a bustling seabird colony. She is intrigued by the nexus of nature and human presence and seeks to study and contribute to the conservation of imperiled species. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the cello, ukulele, banjo, and electric bass, and competing in roller derby with her local league (The Barbed Wire Betties).
