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Background information and perspectives on nature and the environment with teaching tips and activity ideas.
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Ep. 68 Platypus matters. Not weird, just wonderful.
Interview with Jack Ashby about his recent book, Platypus Matters. We talk a bit about the amazing platypus, the history of natural history collecting, and why we should think carefully about the language we use to talk about animals.
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Ep 67 - Going on a Moss Safari
Conversation with Andy Chandler-Grevatt about moss safaris, how to meet a tardigrade, and how encounters with tiny animals can spark interest in nature and science.
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Ep 66 - Bogs and moss
Conversation with Joshua Styles from British Botany and the Northwest Rare Plants Initiative. We talk about bogs, their importance for carbon storage, and about some of the amazing plants that live in these harsh habitats.
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Ep 65 - SciComms and job interview advice
Looking to get into science communication? Wanting to move from the classroom to environmental education outdoors or in museums? In this episode I'm joined by Alison Shean to discuss what a science communicator does, and share job interview tips.
Job interview tips at 12:00
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Ep 64 - Project Seagrass
Seagrass meadows are one of the least-known habitat types, but they are very important for carbon sequestration and as nurseries for many fish species. In this episode I speak with Project Seagrass to learn more about seagrass habitats, restoration success, and how people can get involved in protecting these marine grasslands.
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EP 63 -LGBTQ+ inclusivity in biology education
Supporting LGBTQ+ students in higher education. Why identity matters in STEM, the positive impacts of an instructor choosing to be out, and reducing anxiety in active learning practices.
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