Seven Knots Sheree
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A podcast about connecting community with science. Check in to find out about the science happening in your community!
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Juliana K'abal Xok Willars
Hello and welcome, I’m glad to have you back!
Juliana is part Maya and a scientist in the field of forensic anthropology and is now making the transition towards psychology after their experiences during the Standing Rock protests.
Links discussed in the show:
In Search of Voodoo: Roots to Heaven" by actor Djimon Hounsou
www.insearchofvoodoo.com (can be found streaming!)
Wiki on Kennewick Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennewick_Man
Anthropology school in Alaska: -
Nick Moskovitz-Asterial Bodies and Asteroids!
In this interview I talk with local Astronomer Nick Moskovitz about Asteroids and the new directions Astronomy is headed with evolving technologies.
If you are interested to know more about Lowell Observatories events follow this link to their website and check out their upcoming Observatory Deck that will soon be open to the public. https://lowell.edu/giovale-open-deck-observatory/
If you want to know more about the conference that Lowell is hosting in 2020 follow this LINK to learn more about the event. https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/acm2020/ -
Emma Wharton- Grand Canyon Youth (Yay science!)
Emma wharton is the executive director of Grand Canyon Youth (GCY) and we will talk about their program and the various ways they are the pioneers in Flagstaff's realm of community science. Notes from the episode:
Application to join the river trips for educators/groups - https://gcyouth.org/group-school/
Applications to Peer to peer support trips- https://gcyouth.org/peer-support/
Applications for indivdual youth- https://gcyouth.org/expeditions/individual-expeditions/
River and Reels- Saturday November 2, 2019- A silent auction and film festival
Event starts at 5pm and ends by 10pm
Hosted at Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
$15 INDIVIDUAL | $40 FAMILY
Locals’ Night at Mountain Sports-shop at a local store and a % goes to GCY
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3pm to 7pm
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Katherine Ko with the Dragonfly Mercury Project
Kat Ko is an intern with the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and is a part of the program that runs the Dragonfly Mercury Project.
If you are interested in learning more about the project go to https://www.nps.gov/articles/dragonfly-mercury-project.htm to find more information and volunteer opportunites.
If you are interetsted in apply for her intership program go to https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Field_Experiences/gip/GSA/fieldexp/gip.aspx to apply for future internships. -
Seven Knots- Inaugural Episode
Seven Knots is a podcast about connecting community with science. This first episode is an interview with Lonnie Lonnie Pilkington, Natural Resource Manager, at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, in Page, AZ. We talk about his years at the Park Service and several projects that are happening at the park.
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Grassroots Science Journalism
Sheree interviews regional professionals on scientific concerns with personal attention. As a Flagstaff resident, it is refreshing to hear from those engaged in field and citizen science in our community. This work highlights how interconnected our region is and that science here ties together culture, place, history, and citizenship. Sheree’s own professional history positions her to keenly observe and highlight this tapestry.