SciChronicles

Kayla Burgher and Risa Schnebly
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Welcome to SciChronicles, the podcast where biologists from all walks of life share fascinating stories from their personal and professional journeys. In each episode, we dive into the experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped their careers and impacted their personal lives. You'll hear stories from researchers from different stages in their careers and get a behind-the-scenes look into what it's like to be a scientist. So, whether you're considering pursuing science yourself, or just curious about who scientists are, take a listen and join us as we explore the human side of science, one story at a time.  Featuring StorySlam pieces originally told at the Arizona State University School of Life Sciences. 

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    Unexpected Skills from an Unplanned Detour with Nolina Doud

    On this episode of SciChronicles, we welcome Nolina Doud, a History and Philosophy of Science Ph.D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies the outcomes of conservation and sustainability education. Noli shares the story of  her time working at a winery before starting her PhD and the unexpected lessons she learned which helped prepare her for being a scientist. She joins SciChronicles co-hosts Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly to discuss the story brainstorming process, non-linear career trajectories, and the importance of social skills in science.  Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Asking for Help with Diego Olivo

    SciChronicles is back – this time, with a new format! You'll still hear stories from scientists about their experiences in science and life, but now we'll feature only one storyteller per episode. We'll also incorporate interviews with the storytellers so you can hear more about their stories, the writing process, and how their views on storytelling in science have changed.  For this episode, please welcome back Diego Olivo, who was previously featured on our episode "Salamanders and Scientific Legacies." Diego is a Biology Ph.D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies viruses in animals, such as ducks. In his story, Diego opens up about feeling a little in over his head with his science, and how he overcame this feeling by learning to ask for help when needed. He joins SciChronicles co-hosts Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly to talk about imposter syndrome, the challenges of story writing, and how storytelling skills can be useful in many areas of life. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Salamanders and Scientific Legacies

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the journeys of two scientists, Diego Olivo and Sofia Salazar, who share stories about seeking support, guidance, and role models as they shape their identities as scientists.  Diego Olivo is a Biology Ph.D. Candidate at Arizona State University who studies viruses in animals, such as ducks. In his story, Diego opens up about feeling a little in over his head with his science, and how he overcame this feeling by learning to ask for help when needed.  Sofia Salazar, is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Evolutionary Biology program at Arizona State University who studies mite populations in the sky islands of Southern Arizona. In her story, "Standing on the Shoulders of Giantessess", Sofia shares how discovering women role models in science helped her find her home as a Latina woman in the field of acarology (i.e., the study of mites).  Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Appalachian Ode

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly, features a special three-part story from Dalia Maeroff in honor of Earth Day earlier this month. Dalia Maeroff, a science communicator and Ph.D. student in the Environmental Social Science program at Arizona State University, tells us all about her love for Appalachia and Pittsburgh, her lived experiences with climate change and environmental destruction, and how that motivates her work today. This story was adapted from an essay published on Dalia's Substack. To read the piece or dive deeper into some of the history she talks about, check out the essay here.  Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Excavations and Eco-Grief

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the journeys of two scientists, Paige Madison and SciChronicles co-host Risa Aria Schnebly, who share stories about their understanding of what science looks like and who it's done by. Paige Madison is an alumnus of Arizona State University's History of Science Ph.D. program, currently works as a media editor for the PBS show Eons, and is a contributing science writer for National Geographic. Paige recounts the story of how her visit to an archaeological dig site in Indonesia changed her view of who science is done by -- a realization that's changed the way she writes. Risa Aria Schnebly, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University, tells us about how they started their Ph.D. trying to make their research, and themselves, fit in with what they perceived academia to be. After recounting their journey to getting into a Ph.D., Risa recounts the moment they decided to switch their research subject to align closer to what they really care about. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Goat Friends and Gutted Plans

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly, features the journeys of two scientists, Daniel Bisgrove and Sci-Chronicles co-host Kayla Burgher, who share how their careers aren't exactly what they had imagined. Daniel Bisgrove, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University, has always loved animals, especially goats. As a child, he aspired to be a vet, but he tells us of a shocking experience that made him rethink how he wants to work with animals.  Kayla Burgher, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Environmental Life Sciences program at Arizona State University, tells us how the plans she put in place for her PhD haven't exactly gone to plan. Her research is unpredictable, and so is the world. But through her experiences studying sea turtles, she's learning to accept the uncertainty.  P.S. The eclipse that Daniel mentions in his story occurred in April 2024.   Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Struggle, Strikes, and Starting Over

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Kayla Burgher, features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez and Dr. Xyonane Segovia, who share how their experiences and struggles have influenced who they are today and how they approach their science. Dr. Edauri Navarro-Perez, a postdoctoral fellow for the Earth Systems Science for the Anthropocene, explores how her experiences during university strikes and Hurricane Maria in her homeland of Puerto Rico showed her the importance of community and shaped the research she is doing today.   Dr. Xyonane Segovia, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona State University, shares about her mental health journey getting back to school and throughout her Ph.D. Trigger Warning: This story contains explicit discussion of suicide, suicidal ideation, and other sensitive mental health topics. Please consider if you are in a place to listen. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Career Changes and Church Music

    This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Schnebly, features the inspiring stories of two scientists, Baylee Edwards and Jarrett Joubert, whose personal journeys shed light on the complexities of pursuing a career in science and the challenges of reconciling identity, society, and belief systems. Baylee Edwards, a PhD candidate doing biology education research, explores the perceived conflict between science and religion and how a life-changing biology class reshaped her understanding of their compatibility.  Jarrett Joubert, a PhD student, recounts how he pivoted from wanting to study medicine to becoming interested in the history of biology at a time when the Black Lives Matter movement was growing across the country. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of storytelling in science and a call to embrace diverse narratives that challenge stereotypes and promote inclusion. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Grit and Graffiti

    In the episode of SciChronicles, two storytellers tell us about their winding paths towards becoming researchers.  Our first storyteller, Kelle Dhein, is a historian and philosopher of science who recently became an assistant professor in the School of Complex Adaptive Systems. Kelle shares an origin story that might be unexpected for an academic, and encourages others in the sciences to get real about where they come from. The second story is from Austin Blackmon, a PhD candidate in the Molecular and Cellular Biology program doing research on an enzyme important to developing cancer treatments. Austin shares why he's always been intent on doing cancer research, but how it took him a long time to get to where he is now. Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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    Perseverance and Personality Tests

    In this inaugural episode of SciChronicles, we feature two amazing storytellers who tell us of their journeys in accepting and understanding their identities in science and how their experiences have impacted their work and personal lives.  Our first storyteller, Olivia Davis, recently graduated from ASU with her PhD in Biology and Society and is now working as a postdoc studying mental health in graduate school. Olivia shares her own mental health journey in graduate school and how her struggles have inspired her postdoctoral research.  The second story is from Arvind Varsani, a molecular virologist and professor at the ASU School of Life Sciences whose work spans multiple ecosystems and species. Arvind tells us how his identity has shaped his experiences living and working all around the world and how these experiences have taught him resilience.  Please consider subscribing, if you haven't already, so you do not miss future episodes. This podcast is produced and edited by Kayla Burgher and Risa Aria Schnebly, with support from the Center for Biology and Society at Arizona State University.  If you are interested in crafting a story to share on SciChronicles, please fill out this interest form to learn more and connect with the hosts, Risa and Kayla.

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Welcome to SciChronicles, the podcast where biologists from all walks of life share fascinating stories from their personal and professional journeys. In each episode, we dive into the experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs that shaped their careers and impacted their personal lives. You'll hear stories from researchers from different stages in their careers and get a behind-the-scenes look into what it's like to be a scientist. So, whether you're considering pursuing science yourself, or just curious about who scientists are, take a listen and join us as we explore the human side of science, one story at a time.  Featuring StorySlam pieces originally told at the Arizona State University School of Life Sciences. 

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    Kayla Burgher and Risa Schnebly
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