Academia has a problem. Underrepresented minorities fall off at every step along the path to becoming a STEM professor. What we are left with is a professoriate that does not reflect the diversity of the general population. In this episode, we dive into what is known about this issue and how we can make the environment of STEM education more equitable.Episode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherAnd So Then - Blue Dot SessionsBivly - Blue Dot SessionsBauxite - Blue Dot SessionsHedgeliner - Blue Dot SessionsIllway - Blue Dot SessionsSetting Pace - Blue Dot SessionsBuilding the Sled - Blue Dot SessionsThe Yards - Blue Dot SessionsRambling - Blue Dot SessionsLamprey - Blue Dot SessionsLean - Blue Dot Sessions

Academia has a problem. Underrepresented minorities fall off at every step along the path to becoming a STEM professor. What we are left with is a professoriate that does not reflect the diversity of the general population. In this episode, we dive into what is known about this issue and how we can make the environment of STEM education more equitable. Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher And So Then - Blue Dot Sessions Bivly - Blue Dot Sessions Bauxite - Blue Dot Sessions Hedgeliner - Blue Dot Sessions Illway - Blue Dot Sessions Setting Pace - Blue Dot Sessions Building the Sled - Blue Dot Sessions The Yards - Blue Dot Sessions Rambling - Blue Dot Sessions Lamprey - Blue Dot Sessions Lean - Blue Dot Sessions

The Leaky Pipeline

Gentry Patrick was born in South Central Los Angeles to a 16-year-old single mother.  Through grit, serendipity, mentorship, and wits, he went on to study science at some of the most reputable institutions and ultimately earned his doctoral degree and landed a job as a professor of biology at UC San Diego. There he studies how proteins in the brain get recycled while also paving the way for underserved students to follow in his footsteps.Gentry’s Convocation Speech [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeboCHowDFM]  PATHways to STEM homepage [https://paths.ucsd.edu/]Message from Gentry as Director of Mentorship and Diversity for Biological Sciences [https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/directors-message.html]Episode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherJazz Chords Piano Loop 120 bpm - Orange Free SoundsBuzzy Minuet - Chad CrouchHip Hop Bass Instrumental - TitiblesGreylock - Blue Dot SessionsNear and Within - ZifhangAir Hockey Saloon - Chris ZabriskieLamprey - Blue Dot SessionsPlatformer - Chad CrouchParallel Universe - Andrew KNMr Mole and Son - Blue Dot SessionsSunday Morning Sun - Ryan Andersen

Gentry Patrick was born in South Central Los Angeles to a 16-year-old single mother. Through grit, serendipity, mentorship, and wits, he went on to study science at some of the most reputable institutions and ultimately earned his doctoral degree and landed a job as a professor of biology at UC San Diego. There he studies how proteins in the brain get recycled while also paving the way for underserved students to follow in his footsteps. Gentry’s Convocation Speech [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeboCHowDFM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeboCHowDFM</a>] PATHways to STEM homepage [<a href="https://paths.ucsd.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://paths.ucsd.edu/</a>] Message from Gentry as Director of Mentorship and Diversity for Biological Sciences [<a href="https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/directors-message.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://biology.ucsd.edu/diversity/directors-message.html</a>] Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher Jazz Chords Piano Loop 120 bpm - Orange Free Sounds Buzzy Minuet - Chad Crouch Hip Hop Bass Instrumental - Titibles Greylock - Blue Dot Sessions Near and Within - Zifhang Air Hockey Saloon - Chris Zabriskie Lamprey - Blue Dot Sessions Platformer - Chad Crouch Parallel Universe - Andrew KN Mr Mole and Son - Blue Dot Sessions Sunday Morning Sun - Ryan Andersen

Pathways: The Professor And The Proteins

When you listen to the ocean, you realize that there is a whole world of sound that our ears aren't made to hear. Goldie Phillips tells us what we can hear off the waters of San Diego, and what is threatening the rich soundscape of the Pacific Ocean.This episode first aired in January 2019.

When you listen to the ocean, you realize that there is a whole world of sound that our ears aren't made to hear. Goldie Phillips tells us what we can hear off the waters of San Diego, and what is threatening the rich soundscape of the Pacific Ocean. This episode first aired in January 2019.

Sounds Of The Sea

From KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us.Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or here: www.portofentrypod.org.

From KPBS and PRX, "Port of Entry" tells cross-border stories that connect us. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, or here: <a href="http://www.portofentrypod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.portofentrypod.org</a>.

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Austin Coley was told he was not “PhD worthy” while getting his masters. That didn’t stop him from getting his doctorate and continuing to research a mental illness that affected his uncle.Follow "Rad Scientist" on Facebook: www.facebook.com/radscientistpodEpisode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherGolden Bunny - Daniel Birchcrystal life - KetsaDontletthemin - KetsaKitty In The Window - Podington BearSplash In The Ocean - Daniel BirchBossa Nova - Podington BearGentle Sea Swell - Daniel BirchOn A Wing - Podington BearKeith in 1987 - Ketsa

Austin Coley was told he was not “PhD worthy” while getting his masters. That didn’t stop him from getting his doctorate and continuing to research a mental illness that affected his uncle. Follow "Rad Scientist" on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/radscientistpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/radscientistpod</a> Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher Golden Bunny - Daniel Birch crystal life - Ketsa Dontletthemin - Ketsa Kitty In The Window - Podington Bear Splash In The Ocean - Daniel Birch Bossa Nova - Podington Bear Gentle Sea Swell - Daniel Birch On A Wing - Podington Bear Keith in 1987 - Ketsa

Brain Waves And Rough Waves

When you ask Chandler Puritty who she is, she’ll give you many answers: Ecologist, social justice advocate, plant lover, cat mother, artist, psychic medium.She cares deeply about the environment and climate change. Her thesis charted the resilience of exotic versus native plants of Southern California after drought. But she also cares about the environment, or culture, within STEM that makes Black scientists feel uncomfortable. Chandler takes many steps as a writer, professor, and healer to make the experiences of early career Black scientists better.Chandler sells artwork and Tarot sessions at https://www.housepuritty.com/Episode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherNocturnal - Podington BearEntwined Oddity - Blue Dot SessionsSad Marimba Planet - Podington BearShines Through Trees - Podington BearTollhouse - Podington BearGruyere - Podington BearThe Secret to Growing UpDimmy - Podington BearPurple Butter - Breakmaster CylinderSunset - Podington BearFlowing Bells - Daniel BirchCloset Interlude- Blue Dot SessionsDe Facto - Chad CrouchComing Round - ModusThe Speed of Life - Podington Bear

When you ask Chandler Puritty who she is, she’ll give you many answers: Ecologist, social justice advocate, plant lover, cat mother, artist, psychic medium. She cares deeply about the environment and climate change. Her thesis charted the resilience of exotic versus native plants of Southern California after drought. But she also cares about the environment, or culture, within STEM that makes Black scientists feel uncomfortable. Chandler takes many steps as a writer, professor, and healer to make the experiences of early career Black scientists better. Chandler sells artwork and Tarot sessions at <a href="https://www.housepuritty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.housepuritty.com/</a> Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher Nocturnal - Podington Bear Entwined Oddity - Blue Dot Sessions Sad Marimba Planet - Podington Bear Shines Through Trees - Podington Bear Tollhouse - Podington Bear Gruyere - Podington Bear The Secret to Growing Up Dimmy - Podington Bear Purple Butter - Breakmaster Cylinder Sunset - Podington Bear Flowing Bells - Daniel Birch Closet Interlude- Blue Dot Sessions De Facto - Chad Crouch Coming Round - Modus The Speed of Life - Podington Bear

The Grass Is Always Greener

Kaylee Arnold grew up in Oceanside, but moved to Georgia to pursue a PhD in ecology. Despite her fear of heights, Kaylee climbs high up in the palm trees of Panama to collect her research subjects, kissing bugs. She studies the gut bacteria of these parasite-carrying insects to broaden our understanding of how microbiome diversity is affected by environmental factors like deforestation.  After the video was released of a white woman threatening to call the police on birder Chris Cooper, Kaylee and other Black scientists, part of the online group “BlackAFinSTEM”, started a social media campaign called Black Birders Week to celebrate Black excellence and reclaim the outdoors for Black scientists and outdoorsmen.Twitter handle: @Black_EcologistTo view the work that Kaylee does with EcoReach, the organization she paired with to fundraise for binoculars, visit https://ecoreach.ecology.uga.edu/Episode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherOut of the Skies, Under the Earth - Chris ZabriskieSometimes - Frequency DecreeHarmonium and Saz Beat Jam - Podington BearDrama Queen - Podington BearMovement Libre - TryphemeRambling - KetsaDirty Wallpaper - Blue Dot SessionsHip Hop Instrumental 2 - KetsaTu connais Barbar - MockeGrasping - Ketsa

Kaylee Arnold grew up in Oceanside, but moved to Georgia to pursue a PhD in ecology. Despite her fear of heights, Kaylee climbs high up in the palm trees of Panama to collect her research subjects, kissing bugs. She studies the gut bacteria of these parasite-carrying insects to broaden our understanding of how microbiome diversity is affected by environmental factors like deforestation. After the video was released of a white woman threatening to call the police on birder Chris Cooper, Kaylee and other Black scientists, part of the online group “BlackAFinSTEM”, started a social media campaign called Black Birders Week to celebrate Black excellence and reclaim the outdoors for Black scientists and outdoorsmen. Twitter handle: @Black_Ecologist To view the work that Kaylee does with EcoReach, the organization she paired with to fundraise for binoculars, visit <a href="https://ecoreach.ecology.uga.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ecoreach.ecology.uga.edu/</a> Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher Out of the Skies, Under the Earth - Chris Zabriskie Sometimes - Frequency Decree Harmonium and Saz Beat Jam - Podington Bear Drama Queen - Podington Bear Movement Libre - Trypheme Rambling - Ketsa Dirty Wallpaper - Blue Dot Sessions Hip Hop Instrumental 2 - Ketsa Tu connais Barbar - Mocke Grasping - Ketsa

Kissing Bugs

Daril Brown wants to build vocal neuroprostheses, or devices that use brain signals to recreate speech. He tests his methods using zebra finches, who learn their songs through childhood. As a Black researcher in a field lacking diversity, he describes adjusting his own speech patterns to avoid being perceived as a threat in white academic spaces, an irony that does not escape him. Twitter handle: @darilbrownEpisode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherTender and Curious - Podington BearOld Dancehouse - Lobo LocoHedgeliner -Blue Dot SessionsThe Secret to Growing Up - Lee RosevereOriel - Blue Dot SessionsUm Pepino - Blue Dot SessionsMoonrise -Chad CrouchI’m Going For a Coffee - Lee Rosevere

Daril Brown wants to build vocal neuroprostheses, or devices that use brain signals to recreate speech. He tests his methods using zebra finches, who learn their songs through childhood. As a Black researcher in a field lacking diversity, he describes adjusting his own speech patterns to avoid being perceived as a threat in white academic spaces, an irony that does not escape him. Twitter handle: @darilbrown Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher Tender and Curious - Podington Bear Old Dancehouse - Lobo Loco Hedgeliner -Blue Dot Sessions The Secret to Growing Up - Lee Rosevere Oriel - Blue Dot Sessions Um Pepino - Blue Dot Sessions Moonrise -Chad Crouch I’m Going For a Coffee - Lee Rosevere

Vocal Chops

Melonie Vaughn’s desire to study neurodevelopmental disorders stemmed from watching her autistic brother struggle with navigating school and social relationships. Now she is a rising second year neuroscience Ph.D. student at UC San Diego. Melonie, an Afro-Panamanian, is the only black woman in her program.Twitter handle: @melonievaughn_Episode Music:Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant FisherAt Our Best Alone - Blue Dot SessionsNot Alone - Lee RosevereThe Yards - Blue Dot SessionsHow I Used To See The Stars -  Lee RosevereBlammo - Podington Bear

Melonie Vaughn’s desire to study neurodevelopmental disorders stemmed from watching her autistic brother struggle with navigating school and social relationships. Now she is a rising second year neuroscience Ph.D. student at UC San Diego. Melonie, an Afro-Panamanian, is the only black woman in her program. Twitter handle: @melonievaughn_ Episode Music: Rad Scientist Theme Motif - Grant Fisher At Our Best Alone - Blue Dot Sessions Not Alone - Lee Rosevere The Yards - Blue Dot Sessions How I Used To See The Stars - Lee Rosevere Blammo - Podington Bear

The Fever Effect

Recent events involving the killing of unarmed Black people have brought discussions about racism to the forefront, including at scientific institutions. This season is centered on Black scientists, from graduate students to faculty to those who have left the ivory towers. They study bug microbiomes, autism, neural prosthetics and more. But they will also discuss how racism has impacted their scientific journey. To cap off the season, we will examine the root of inequity in STEM academia and what we can do moving forward to ensure a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem where science can serve everyone.

Rad Scientist Is Back!

A KPBS Explore series taking listeners on a journey through the lives and discoveries of San Diego's raddest scientists — researchers pushing the frontiers of human knowledge. Hosted and produced by Margot Wohl.

Sophia Hirakis is always on the move, just like the proteins she studies. She’s always doing something, whether it's traveling between Greece and the States, watching Yankees' games, doing science, working at her family's hotel, or writing and performing poems and music.  And now that she has her doctoral degree, she's starting a nonprofit to help refugees get into graduate schools.

Putting The Geek In Greek

When Elischa Sanders was young, he thought he would grow up to be in the NBA. But he realized he was better in the classroom than on the court. Now he studies how the brain controls movement. Maybe he can figure out why Stephen Curry's jump shot is so consistent.

Science & Basketball

Who gets access and benefits from our genomes?  Keolu Fox, an indigenous geneticist, advocates for more fair and transparent rules on how companies and scientists use the DNA of others.

Brave New World

UC San Diego professor Brian Keating wanted to understand how our solar system, our galaxy, our universe came to be. The big bang theory didn’t fully explain the properties of our universe. So he built a telescope at the South Pole to detect signals from the earliest time possible, billions of light years away. This journey led him down a path of ambition, rivalry, discovery and failure. Ultimately, Keating has to grapple with his ego and what it means to be successful as a scientist  This is part two of Keating's story.  If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that one first.Brian Keating's book about his journey searching for Inflation: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Nobel-Prize-Cosmology-Ambition/dp/1324000910A link to the music video that accompanies "The Surface of Light" song that played during the end credits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2INJiNpZFBICorrection: Margot mentions that her friend was first author on the the paper that suggested BICEP2's results could be explained by dust.  He was, in fact, the second author.  The first author was Raphael Flauger who is coincidentally a Physics professor at UC San Diego.

UC San Diego professor Brian Keating wanted to understand how our solar system, our galaxy, our universe came to be. The big bang theory didn’t fully explain the properties of our universe. So he built a telescope at the South Pole to detect signals from the earliest time possible, billions of light years away. This journey led him down a path of ambition, rivalry, discovery and failure. Ultimately, Keating has to grapple with his ego and what it means to be successful as a scientist This is part two of Keating's story. If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that one first. Brian Keating's book about his journey searching for Inflation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Nobel-Prize-Cosmology-Ambition/dp/1324000910" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Nobel-Prize-Cosmology-Ambition/dp/1324000910</a> A link to the music video that accompanies "The Surface of Light" song that played during the end credits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2INJiNpZFBI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2INJiNpZFBI</a> Correction: Margot mentions that her friend was first author on the the paper that suggested BICEP2's results could be explained by dust. He was, in fact, the second author. The first author was Raphael Flauger who is coincidentally a Physics professor at UC San Diego.

A Nobel Pursuit: Part 2

How our universe came to be is still unknown. A discovery about this origin story will surely be Nobel Prize worthy. Brian Keating has an idea for how to make such a discovery. This is part one of a two-part story.

A Nobel Pursuit: Part I

Gwendolyn Barriac wants you to embrace the future. She's pretty sure that will involve virtual reality. Her goal is to make it so that VR can be accessible to anyone carrying a smartphone with a Qualcomm chip.

When The Virtual Becomes Reality

Aaron Christensen-Quick studies infectious diseases. It came to a surprise to him, then, when he contracted the very disease he studies.

The Scientist Becomes The Subject

The cannabis industry needs scientists too. Allison Justice applies her green thumb to a very green enterprise.

A Green Thumb Growing Cannabis

Why do armpits smell? And how can be make them smell better? Chris Callewaert, also known as "Dr. Armpit," thinks he's solved this vapor caper.

Body Odor, It’s Not The Pits

When you listen to the ocean, you realize that there is a whole world of sound that our ears aren't made to hear. Goldie Phillips tells us what we can hear off the waters of San Diego, and what is threatening the rich soundscape of the Pacific Ocean.

Sounds of the Sea

Well thought out and professionally presented and entertaining.  Definitely glad I subscribed.

Very enjoyable

Love the way this podcast weaves humor and fun with interesting educational content! Very engaging!

Making science fun again!

Rad Scientist

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