Gills Talk

Gills Club
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Gills Talk

"Gills Talk" is a podcast that will introduce you to women working in shark and ocean science. Gills Talk is a branch of the Gills Club. With the motto “Smart About Sharks,” the Gills Club fosters positive attitudes towards sharks and jump-start youths’ interest in STEM subjects, boosting their chances of entering careers in science. The Gills Club is the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting youth with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of shark and ocean advocates. 

  1. 10/02/2024

    "Don't Be Afraid To Cold Email" with Sofia Gabriel

    Join us as we learn about Sofia Gabriel’s PhD work looking at a nursery area off the eastern coast of Australia, focusing on the movements and behaviors of young white sharks. We also dive into her master’s work and how Kriste and she met and worked with each other back in 2016! Enjoy!  Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    42 min

  2. 09/18/2024

    Are sharks smart? with Dr. Kara Yopak

    In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kara Yopak! With her and her "ZombieLab", they study the brains of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, rays, and chimeras). Join us as Dr. Yopak teaches us about her research and how she came to study shark brains! Follow Kara https://x.com/ProfSharkBrain Follow Kara's Lab https://x.com/YopakZoMBiELab Lab Website https://yopaklab.com/ Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    42 min

  3. 09/04/2024

    2024 Gills Club Scholar - Taylor Albert

    In this episode of the Gills Talk Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature an interview with our Gills Club Scholar, Taylor Albert! Join us as we learn about her experience in Shoals Marine Laboratory's renowned "Biology of Sharks and Conservation" class and how she balances being in the Airforce and going back to school. Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    26 min

  4. 04/25/2024

    Dr. Catherine Macdonald - Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at U Miami

    Dr. Catherine Macdonald is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She is the Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC), which focuses on shark research and public science engagement and education. Dr. Macdonald is also the co-founder and Director of Field School, a marine field science training program with a focus on conducting safe and responsible marine field work in an inclusive and supportive environment.  Enjoy!  Follow and Learn More About the Field School https://www.getintothefield.com/ Follow and Learn More U Miami's Shark Program https://sharkresearch.earth.miami.edu/⁠ Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    30 min

  5. 03/14/2024

    Dr. Toby Daly-Engel - Technique changes with the question

    Our newest episode features Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. Daly-Engel is an Assistant Professor at Florida Tech where she runs her research lab. Her research combines genomics with marine ecology to study the evolution of mating strategies in animals that invest heavily in reproduction, especially sharks and rays. Enjoy! Follow and Learn More About Toby's Lab https://linktr.ee/Dalyengellab Follow and Learn More About Gills Club ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    45 min

  6. 02/20/2024

    Dr. Kady Lyons - Research Scientist at the Georgia Aquarium

    Our newest episode features Dr. Kady Lyons. Dr. Lyons is a research scientist at the Georgia Aquarium. She is involved in multiple research projects from zebra shark breeding to looking at the recovery of sand tiger sharks on the east coast of the United States. Follow and Learn More About Gill Club and Scholarship Opportunities ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    30 min

  7. 01/25/2024

    "From Gills Club to College" with Olivia Conners-Gale

    Our newest episode features one of our long-time Gills Club Members, Olivia Conners-Gale. Olivia and Kristen talk about Olivia's journey in Gills Club, college, and some tips and tricks on how to be successful and preapare for the next steps in your college career. Follow and Learn More About Gill Club and Scholarship Opportunities ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    25 min

  8. 01/03/2024

    White Shark Research in Australia with Adrienne Gooden

    Today's episode features our newest Gills Club Scientist, Adrienne Gooden. Kristen and Adrienne discuss Adrienne’s early start to her PhD, white sharks in Australia, and how we can learn how environmental factors can affect their movements and habits.  Follow and Learn More About Gill Club ⁠https://linktr.ee/gillsclub⁠ Buy Gills Club Merchandise! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bonfire.com/org/atlantic-white-shark-conservancy-inc-460949763/⁠⁠⁠

    24 min
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"Gills Talk" is a podcast that will introduce you to women working in shark and ocean science. Gills Talk is a branch of the Gills Club. With the motto “Smart About Sharks,” the Gills Club fosters positive attitudes towards sharks and jump-start youths’ interest in STEM subjects, boosting their chances of entering careers in science. The Gills Club is the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting youth with female scientists from around the world, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of shark and ocean advocates. 

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  • Creator
    Gills Club
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gills Club
  • Show Website
    Gills Talk

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