Lab Entry #5: Dr. John Farrington
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In this episode we interview John Farrington, the Dean Emeritus from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution whose research focused on marine organic geochemistry, biogeochemistry of organic chemicals of environmental concern, and the interaction between science and policy. We talk about his serendipitous journey via Marie Curie towards working at WHOI, his world travels as the Chief Scientist on several scientific cruises, his thoughts on how he has seen his field change, and some creative ways he has seen the art world and the science world collide. Support the show
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- 0:00 LabOratory Podcast Intro
- 0:21 Welcome Introduction
- 0:41 Sam and Rene Updates and Shoutouts
- 2:50 Sam and Rene Dive into the Podcast and Introduce John Farrington
- 3:29 John Farrington on growing up and becoming a Scientist
- 18:59 John Farrington on Being a Chief Scientist and navigating research cruises
- 25:25 John Farrington on studying in the Soviet Union
- 29:40 John Farrington on how science has changed in his field over the course of his career
- 40:22 John Farrington on balancing work and home life
- 43:22 John Farrington on his experience working on NOAA's Sea Grant Committee, and his advice to up and coming scientists
- 48:02 Sam and Rene's Recap on John Farrington
- 49:43 Sam and Rene's Outtro
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