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The Walking Classroom has worked with some amazing people and organizations to create a new Career Series of podcasts. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to download these free podcasts and lesson plans. Walk, listen, and learn about various career possibilities. Enjoy!

The Walking Classroom Science Career Series Laura Fenn

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The Walking Classroom has worked with some amazing people and organizations to create a new Career Series of podcasts. Students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to download these free podcasts and lesson plans. Walk, listen, and learn about various career possibilities. Enjoy!

    Astronomy with Dr. Patrick Treuthardt

    Astronomy with Dr. Patrick Treuthardt

    Dr. Patrick Treuthardt, the Assistant Director of Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science talks with Laura Fenn about how scientists study things in space like galaxies and planets using light.

    • 16 min
    Citizen Scientists with Chris Goforth

    Citizen Scientists with Chris Goforth

    The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn talks with Chris Goforth, who is the Senior Manager of Citizen Science at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science and is studying to become an aquatic entomologist. Chris explains how a childhood fear became a passion and career, what citizen science is, and how everyone can get involved.

    • 16 min
    Entomology with Dr. Colin Brammer

    Entomology with Dr. Colin Brammer

    The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn talks with Colin Brammer, a entomologist and coordinator of the Natural Worlds Investigate Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Colin explains the characteristics of an insect and how they can be harmful and helpful to humans and the environment.

    • 15 min
    Entomology with Dr. Jason Cryan

    Entomology with Dr. Jason Cryan

    The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn talks with Dr. Jason Cryan, the Deputy Museum Director for Research and Collections, as well as an entomologist at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Jason shares about the immense biodiversity in the insect world and what happens when scientists discover a new species.

    • 16 min
    Evolutionary Biology with Dr. Julie Urban

    Evolutionary Biology with Dr. Julie Urban

    The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn talks with Dr. Julie Urban, an Evolutionary Biologist and Assistant Director of the Genomics and Microbiology Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Dr. Urban shares about her work as an evolutionary biologist, her work with plant hoppers, and how it’s never too late to find a new passion.

    • 15 min
    Evolutionary Genomics with Dr. Julie Horvath

    Evolutionary Genomics with Dr. Julie Horvath

    The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn visits Dr. Julie Horvath, the Director of Genomics and Microbiology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Dr. Horvath explains genetics and genomics and how after thorough research, scientists work to get their findings published.

    • 16 min

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