What Do Scientists Do?

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"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more! This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.

  1. Mental Health Matters! Recharging our mental batteries with Clayton Murphy

    17.09.2025

    Mental Health Matters! Recharging our mental batteries with Clayton Murphy

    Mental health is one part of our health as a whole, but can be much trickier to look after. You might be able to put a band-aid on a scraped knee, but what can you do when you feel anxious or overwhelmed? 😰 How can we recharge our mental batteries to look after ourselves? 🪫 And why is it important to have conversations like this? 🗣️ On this episode of What Do Scientists Do?, we’re joined by Clayton Murphy (he/him), a social worker, mental health advocate, and black belt in taekwondo to help answer these questions. 🥋 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? A mental health wellness activity will be available on our website on September 23, 2025. 🧠 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

    18 мин.
  2. Modeling the Future of the Ocean: World Ocean Day Special with Amy Irvine

    08.06.2025

    Modeling the Future of the Ocean: World Ocean Day Special with Amy Irvine

    Welcome to our special World Oceans Day episode! In this episode, we dive into marine ecology with Amy Irvine (she/her) and learn about how we can use computer models and predictions to figure out where ocean animals live, and how climate change is going to impact different ocean creatures! 🌊 🧑‍💻 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our World Oceans Day activity will be available Friday, June 13th, on our website. 🐋 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

    14 мин.
  3. Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course

    12.03.2025

    Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course

    Behavioural ecologist Dr. Chris Course (he/him) joins us on the podcast this month to talk about using technology to track animals, how climate change impacts chickadee's memories, and how life together is better! 🐦 🌨️ 🧑‍💻 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our food web activity will be available Friday, March 14th, on our website. 🧑‍🏫 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

    15 мин.
  4. Shark Tales: with Shark Scientist Baylie Fadool

    29.01.2025

    Shark Tales: with Shark Scientist Baylie Fadool

    Welcome back to season four of What Do Scientists Do? 🔬 Shark scientist Baylie Fadool (she/her) chats with us about swimming with hammerheads, sun tanning sharks, and if megalodon is still out there swimming in the ocean. 🦈 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our shark coding extension activity will be available Friday, January 31st, on our website. Learners can apply what they learned about sharks to develop a Scratch game and explore basic block coding. 🧑‍💻 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

    10 мин.
  5. Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark

    02.07.2024

    Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark

    Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation about conservation. In this episode, join Mab as they interview Lindsee Clark, an ocean conservationist! We chat about ocean conservation, measuring marine populations, and using DNA to track invasive species. Grab your snorkel mask, and dive in to this month's episode! This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

    32 мин.
  6. Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather

    03.04.2024

    Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather

    🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜 In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by the wicked smart myrmecologist Dr. Aaron Fairweather (they/them) as we dig deep into the world of bugs, insects, and the intricate lives of ants. Listen in as we chat about ant daycares, how beetles are named, and uncover the secrets behind how ants farm and their long history as the original pesticide experts. 🌿🧑‍🌾 Do you know what a Dracula ant is? Listen in to find out! 🧛🏽‍♂️ So grab your magnifying glass, find a butterfly net, and get ready to journey into the world of ants and beyond! ✨ This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

    32 мин.
  7. Symphony in the sea: Exploring Arctic soundscapes with Emmanuelle Cook

    06.03.2024

    Symphony in the sea: Exploring Arctic soundscapes with Emmanuelle Cook

    Join us as we dive into the world of ocean sounds with Emmanuelle Cook (she/her), a PhD student as Dalhousie's Department of Oceanography! In this episode, we make a splash exploring what the waters in the Arctic sound like! 🌊 🎵 Emmanuelle shares her work on Arctic ocean acoustics (or figuring out what the water sounds like in the Arctic). By listening in to the sounds of ice, snowmobiles, and seals, we can figure out what the Arctic sounds like and start to make predications about how these sounds might change in the future, especially in the face of climate change. 🎤 🦭 Keep your ears open for some special Arctic sounds, courtesy of Emmanuelle! This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

    19 мин.
  8. Voyage into virology: Unraveling the mysteries of viruses with Dr. Craig McCormick

    31.01.2024

    Voyage into virology: Unraveling the mysteries of viruses with Dr. Craig McCormick

    In this episode of "What Do Scientists Do?," Jess hangs out with Dr. Craig McCormick (he/him), a virologist and professor at Dalhousie University's Department of Microbiology & Immunology. We dive into the wild world of viruses--we're talking virus conferences, the tricky side of virus research, and why these tiny things are such a big deal! Dr. McCormick (petri) dishes on virology: unlocking the mysteries of coronaviruses and influenza viruses, what makes these microscopic troublemakers tick, and how scientists like Dr. McCormick can crack their genetic codes. Ever wonder how scientists actually see these tiny microbes? Discover the tricks of the trade, from plaque assays to electron microscopes, and how these methods help solve puzzles in virology. We talk about exploring viruses in nature to getting ready for potential pandemics. Dr. McCormick recommends "This Week in Virology" podcast for all you future virus hunters. Tune in for a wild ride into the tiny virus universe on "What Do Scientists Do?"! 🦠🔬✨ This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. “What Do Scientists Do?” is a podcast for curious kids and inquisitive adults where we learn about the ins-and-outs of a different science every month from a special guest. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

    20 мин.
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"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more! This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.

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    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University
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    2021 - 2025
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