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CSML Audio Studio

by Civic Science Media Lab

Programs from the Civic Science Media Lab (CSML) Audio Studio feature in-depth interviews with diverse experts who share actionable insights from their work on topical issues in civic science from multiple perspectives. The audio format provides guests with an additional way to share new insights, creating a synergistic effect with other programs on the network, on video and digital print.

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Episodes

  1. CTN #24 – Kacie talks to Heather Adams about franchising as a path into civic science entrepreneurship

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Heather Adams, owner of Snapology of Atlanta East, the show's first civic science entrepreneur to build through a franchise. Heather shares how a career in early childhood education and years as a preschool franchisee led her to buy into a STEM enrichment...

  2. CTN #23 – Kacie talks to Minista Jazz About Building Digital Worlds Where Communities Own What They Create

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Minista Jazz, founder of Much Different World and a self-described liberation technologist, about building cooperative digital infrastructure that turns cultural communities into economies. Minista Jazz explains why she draws a hard line between a platform...

  3. CTN #22 – Kacie talks to Lauren Gregory about turning market research into a women's health venture

    Host Kacie talks with Lauren Gregory, founder of the PAT app, about building a women's health platform from a background in market research and consumer insights. Lauren shares how a personal health journey became the catalyst for entrepreneurship, why she uses content as a working prototype to...

  4. CTN #21 – Kacie talks to Myiedra Miles Adams about building educational resources that let learners see themselves

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Myiedra Miles Adams, an educator, communicator, and storyteller working to turn a deeply personal project into a consulting practice. What began as a resource Myiedra created for her own family grew into a bigger question: why are so many educational...

  5. CTN #20 – Kacie talks to Greg Hemmings about building a film company that engineers community impact

    Greg Hemmings is the founder of Hemmings House Pictures, a certified B Corp film production company based in New Brunswick, Canada. In this episode, Greg talks about using documentary film as a replication tool — finding civic programs that work somewhere in the world, documenting them, and...

  6. CTN #19 – Kacie talks to Christopher Matos-Rogers about making green homeownership a viable business

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Christopher Matos-Rogers, an Atlanta-based real estate professional who has spent over a decade helping buyers navigate sustainable housing. Christopher shares how he translates building science, energy systems, and policy into practical guidance for…

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  7. CTN #18 – Kacie talks to Meagan Naraine about building the Atlanta non-profit called Culturally Relevant Science

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Meagan Naraine, co-founder and executive director of Culturally Relevant Science, an Atlanta-based nonprofit developing K-12 science curriculum that centers students who have historically been left out of it. Drawing on nearly a decade as a classroom…

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  8. SE #3 - Milky Way Project co-creator Grace Wolf-Chase shares lessons learned from the participatory science initiative (S1:Ep3)

    In this episode of Science Engaged, Dr. Kristel Tjandra speaks with Dr. Grace Wolf-Chase, a senior scientist and senior education and communication specialist at the Planetary Science Institute, a nonprofit organization that supports a distributed network of planetary scientists. She is also the...

  9. SE #2 – Haley Davis on SeaKeepers’ mission to advance marine citizen science (S1:Ep2)

    In this episode of Science Engaged, Dr. Kristel Tjandra speaks with Citizen Science Manager, Haley Davis, from the International SeaKeepers Society, an ocean conservation nonprofit that advances marine research by engaging the yachting community. Davis explains how private vessels can serve as...

  10. SE #1 - John Besley wants engagers to dig deep into the “Why” of science engagement (S1:Ep1)

    In this episode, I speak with Dr. John Besley from Michigan State University, whose work focuses on public opinion about science and scientists’ opinion about the public. John is a co-author of the book Strategic Science Communication: A Guide to Setting the Right Objectives for More Effective...

  11. Introducing Science Engaged, a new audio program focused on participatory sciences hosted by Dr. Kristel Tjandra

    Hosted by Dr. Kristel Tjandra, Science Engaged is an audio program from the Civic Science Media Lab that explores why and how scientists partner with diverse communities. Dr. Tjandra speaks to scientists who have worked with local communities on a variety of participatory science projects. She…

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  12. Consider This Next #17 – Kacie talks to Kim Steele about narrative storytelling as climate communication

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Kim Steele, founder of the production company Documentaries Don't Work, about using entertainment to communicate climate science. Drawing from her background in film and Broadway, Kim discusses why traditional climate messaging may not be reaching broad...

  13. Consider This Next #16: Kacie talks to Dr. Brett Blaauw about engaging diverse audiences about insects

    In this Halloween edition, Kacie speaks with Dr. Brett Blaauw, a peach entomologist at the University of Georgia. Dr. Blaauw shares strategies for engaging diverse audiences about insects from engaging kids with fun facts about dung beetles to helping adults appreciate pollinators through their...

  14. Consider This Next #15 – Kacie talks to Quandra Gray of Baltimore about translating agricultural science into community-centered food security solutions

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Quandra Gray, founder of What the Sprout, about bridging academic agricultural knowledge with practical community applications. Quandra discusses her transition from communications to creating microgreen cultivation workshops that address food insecurity...

  15. Consider This Next #14 – Kacie talks to Corey Gumbs about his journey from music to science podcasting

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Corey Gumbs, founder of the Black Podcasters Association and board member of Air Media, about his unconventional path into science communication. Corey shares his personal journey from music and web development to building communities around science...

  16. Consider This Next #13 – Kacie talks to Mezu about transforming data into art interventions for civic engagement

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Mezu, artist and technologist at Infinity Village Lab, about revolutionary approaches to civic science communication through participatory art. Drawing from their interdisciplinary background in sociology and data analysis, Mezu discusses how they…

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  17. Consider This Next #12 – Kacie talks to Alex Ip about The Xylom

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Alex Ip, founder and editor of The Xylom, about creating the only Asian American-run science news outlet in the United States. Alex shares how his background as a Hong Kong native studying in Atlanta led him to identify gaps in science communication for...

  18. Consider This Next #11 – Kacie talks to St. Louis based Noelle Daoire about ADHD communication strategies and bridging social media with clinical information

    In this episode, host Kacie speaks with Noelle Daoire, MEd, managing editor at Shimmer, about effective ADHD communication methods. Drawing from their personal experience, Noelle discusses how ADHD information differs on social media versus clinical channels. They explore why short-form, visual...

  19. Consider This Next #10 – Kacie talks to Atlanta-based Zakiya Whatley about shifting from molecular biology to science communication that meets audiences where they are

    Molecular biologist turned full-time science communicator Zakiya Whatley joins Kacie from Atlanta to discuss how effective science communication begins with understanding your audience. As the host of multiple podcasts including Dope Labs and Breakthrough, Atlanta's Zakiya shares her "audience...

  20. Consider This Next #9 - Kacie talks to Emma Yarbrough from the Story Collider in Atlanta⁠ about humanizing science through personal storytelling

    In this episode, Kacie talks with Emma Yarbrough, senior producer for Story Collider in Atlanta, about how personal storytelling can transform science communication. They explore how Story Collider finds and coaches both scientists and non-scientists to share their science stories on stage,...

  21. Consider This Next #8 – Kacie talks to Karen Jialu Bao about bridging science and storytelling through young adult fiction

    In this episode, Kacie talks with Karen Jialu Bao, a recent graduate of Harvard’s Molecules, Cells, and Organisms (MCO) PhD program and a published young adult science fiction author. Bao shares her journey from childhood bug collecting to studying mosquito brain mechanisms, all while pursuing…

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  22. Consider This Next #7 – Kacie talks to Jen Christiansen about visual science communication and making evidence-based information accessible to all

    Join host Kacie as she talks with Jen Christiansen, Senior Graphics Editor at Scientific American Magazine, about the evolving world of science communication through visual storytelling. As both an artist and scientist, Jen shares insights from her journey of combining these fields and discusses...

  23. Consider This Next #6 - Kacie Luaders talks to Britt DeVries about data-driven harm reduction and community-centered science communication

    In this episode of Consider This Next, Kacie speaks with Britt DeVries, Lead Data Scientist at the Idea Exchange in Miami, Florida about reimagining how science communicators can build meaningful relationships with communities they serve. Through their syringe services program, Britt and her team...

  24. MIT undergraduate Lyne-Nicole Odhiambo shares insights from mapping the developing landscape of climate sustainability initiatives in Kenya

    Fanuel Muindi interviews MIT undergraduate Lyne-Nicole Odhiambo, who participated in the 2024 virtual summer internship program in the Civic Science Media Lab affiliated with Northeastern University. At a local cafe in Cambridge, Massachusetts, next to MIT’s campus, Odhiambo shares the…

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  25. Consider This Next #5 – Kacie Luaders talks to Doctora Nicole about inclusive science communication and transforming STEM culture

    In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders sits down with Doctora Nicole, a former astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur, to explore the critical realm of inclusive science communication. Doctora Nicole shares her journey from studying the stars to founding Movement...

  26. Martin Gruebele & Carla Scaletti describe and play their data sonification of protein-folding dynamics

    Featured are the voices of Carla Scaletti (Composer and Software Designer) and Martin Gruebele (Professor of Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics and Computational Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), who presented at the 2022 “Mapping Numbers to Sound – From Scientific Exploration…

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  27. Why Teaching Science in Kiswahili Matters: Insights from Dr. Hamisi Babusa

    Special Correspondent Okeyo interviews Dr. Hamisi Babusa, a pioneering Kiswahili author and lecturer at Kenyatta University. Dr. Babusa shares the story behind his groundbreaking work in Kiswahili science fiction and his mission to educate children through storytelling. Dr. Babusa discusses how…

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  28. Consider This Next #4 – Kacie Luaders talks to Christine Giver about making robotics accessible and inspiring STEM learners

    In this episode of Consider This Next, host Kacie Luaders speaks with Christine Giver, the host of the podcast and YouTube show Outside of the Box. Christine discusses her journey into the world of combat robotics, including her inspiration from the show BattleBots and the path that led her to...

  29. Dr. Jeanne Mortime: How do you expect people to protect something if they don’t have a name for it?

    In this 4th segment of a special series on CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program, Africa Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviews Dr. Jeanne Mortimer, a marine biologist with a focus on sea turtles and tropical coastal and marine ecosystems. With experience working in 20 countries…

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  30. Consider this Next #3 - Kacie Luaders talks to Cindy Marie Jenkins about bridging neuroscience and media literacy

    This episode features Cindy Marie Jenkins, a digital navigator and Creative Editor of Outthinkmedia who discusses her work on media literacy, especially its effects on children. Insights include the significance of open communication, understanding the scientific implications of media, and...

  31. Dr. Buguzi shares insights from communicating science in Tanzania's native language of Kiswahili

    In this segment, CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program features Special Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviewing Dr. Syriacus Buguzi, a doctor, science journalist, and co-founder of Research Com. Dr. Buguzi discusses his digital initiative, MwanaSayansi, a Kiswahili science news…

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  32. What LabXchange is learning from engaging millions of formal & informal science learners & educators around the world

    In this segment, CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi talks with IIyana Sawka, the Outreach and Communications Manager for LabXchange which is "a global science classroom that is open to every curious mind." Sponsored by the Amgen Foundation, the platform supports educators and...

  33. Consider This Next #2: Kacie Luaders talks with Danielle Meinert, an amateur mycologist from Atlanta

    In this episode of Consider This Next on CivicSciTVRadio, host Kacie Luaders first analyzes science communication practices by examining Jennifer Frazier's UCSF mini-course and its broader implications. The course aims to enhance scientists' engagement with the public through practical exercises...

  34. Artificial Intelligence & Society Fellow, Dr. Ezenyilimba, says community engagement is at the core of her research

    In this segment, 'Questions of the Day' host Fanuel Muindi talks with Dr. Akuadasuo Ezenyilimba, a postdoctoral researcher at Arizona State University and a fellow in the new AI and Society Fellowship Program at the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). Ezenyilimba shares her journey from…

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  35. Arianna Zuanazzi says research is also a form of art & shares her perceptives to recent developments

    Based in New York City, Arianna Zuanazzi shares her perspectives on comments made by Ella Spalding on QOTD about collaborative engagements between artists and scientists. Highlighting the symbiotic relationship and co-production in these collaborations, Arianna delves into how both science and…

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  36. 'You say Science Festival, I say Science Festivaaal': Sam Ridgeway explains

    In this segment of Questions of the Day, Sam Ridgeway - a freelance science communicator - discusses his piece on SciComm Bites about a 2021 paper published in the Journal of Science Communication titled “Science Festival may not mean what we think it means: an analysis of how researchers and...

  37. Biologist Brian Kloeppel shares insights from Capitol Hill visit to support federal science funding

    CivicSciTV News correspondent Jake Krauss discusses meeting with congressional staffers to support federal science funding alongside biologist Dr. Brian Kloeppel. Meetings were organized through the American Institute of Biological Sciences. Search for more insights on the CivicSciTV Network...

  38. RockEDU's Executive Director Jeanne Garbarino explains their humanity-centered mission in New York City

    In this episode of "Questions of the Day," Fanuel Muindi talks with Jeanne Garbarino, Executive Director of RockEDU at Rockefeller University. Garbarino expands on the mission of RockEDU to create systemic change by connecting scientific and non-scientific communities through engagement in the...

  39. Stephanie Okeyo discusses insights from a preliminary report on the science engagement funding landscape in Africa

    CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi interviews Stephanie Okeyo, founder and director of Under the Microscope (UTM), a non-profit organization advancing science and innovation infrastructure in Africa through Education, Societal Engagement, and Research. A microbiologist by...

  40. Empowering future civic scientists and problem-solvers: Biobus' Ben Dubin-Thaler shares insights

    CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day (QOTD) Host Fanuel Muindi interviews Dr. Ben Dubin-Thaler, founder of BioBus. Ben shares the journey of BioBus from its inception, buying the first bus on Craigslist, to becoming a mobile science lab fostering scientific curiosity among students. He discusses the...

  41. Professor David Wright explains why their Communication of Science & Technology (CSET) Program at Vanderbilt University is unique.

    The Communication of Science and Technology (CSET) program at Vanderbilt University trains undergraduates to engage with the public. The interdisciplinary program was founded in 1997 and has grown to around 7 faculty and 95 students. In 2020, CSET received a grant to redesign the curriculum…

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  42. Inside Genspace: Exploring the theory of change behind the world's 1st community biology lab

    CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day Host Fanuel Muindi sits down to talk with staff members Casey Lardner and Vanessa Champagne from Genspace, the world’s first community biology lab located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Fanuel asks a range of questions covering the theory of change, the...

  43. 5 Things to Know This Week - A Special Audio Series from the CivicSciTV Newsroom (May 6, 2024)

    This is episode 1 of a special audio series called "5 Things to Know this Week" that the CivicSciTV Newsroom is experimenting with. 1. Explore NYC's groundbreaking 'Break into Biotech' training program, fostering a diverse workforce in the city's booming biotech sector, in collaboration between...

  44. Consider This Next #1 - Host Kacie Luaders talks with comedian ⁠Mark Kendall⁠ on using humor for science engagement

    Welcome to CivicSciTV Radio, the platform where we explore the fusion of science and public engagement, offering insights for researchers, practitioners, and community leaders. Segment 1: Emanating Auras - Art and Science in Museums Leah Metcalf, a doctoral candidate, presents her research on how...

  45. Navigating the intersection of agency & urgency: Meghan Groome on NYAS' civic #science portfolio

    Questions of the Day (QOTD) Host Fanuel Muindi talks with Meghan Groome, the Senior Vice President for Education at the New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). She has over 20 years of experience as a science educator and oversees a portfolio of science education programs that aim to engage students...

  46. Why are stakeholders tuning into CivicSciTV? Top experts. Great Questions. New insights.

    Why are stakeholders in civic science (like scientists, funders, science communicators, science journalists, etc) tuning into CivicSciTV? Top experts. Great Questions. New insights. Subscribe to stay up to date! https://www.youtube.com/@CivicSciTV Music credit Inspirational Morning Corporation by...

  47. On QOTD: VP Monica Malowney from the NYC-Economic Development Corporation discusses their LifeSci NYC initiative to build a diverse talent pipeline

    The conversation focuses on Monica Malowney’s work with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYC EDC) and their LifeSci NYC initiative. The goal of LifeSci NYC is to make New York City a global leader in the life sciences and strengthen the talent pipeline, with a focus on…

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  48. Don't miss this special series now airing on CivicSciTV's Questions of the Day show

    New episodes every week. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhzIl_28_F_y5wixesfZR_s-Lhn0zKHB1

  49. Daniel Pomeroy on QOTD: It's important to ask why at the intersection of science & society

    Listen to this conversation and many others on the Questions of the Day show on the CivicSciTV Network every week, with Fanuel Muindi. Watch the full conversation: • QOTD decodes the new Civic Science Cl... -- Search for more insights on the Civic Science Media Terminal (CSM Terminal):...

  50. Don't miss the 'Questions of the Day' show with Fanuel Muindi every week on the CivicSciTV Network

    Watch the full interview with Dr. Kwasi Agbleke here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EqL6MvLPQ&t=96s -- Search for more insights on the Civic Science Media Terminal (CSM Terminal): https://civicsciencemedia.org

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Programs from the Civic Science Media Lab (CSML) Audio Studio feature in-depth interviews with diverse experts who share actionable insights from their work on topical issues in civic science from multiple perspectives. The audio format provides guests with an additional way to share new insights, creating a synergistic effect with other programs on the network, on video and digital print.

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