To discuss her research on the effects of air pollution on lung health, Jessica Monterrosa, a PhD student in the Environmental Health Sciences Program at UCI’s School of Medicine, speaks with TOTT. Her research focuses on the impacts of smoke f

Supporting Women in STEM

Aug 23rd, 2018 24m 22s

Our latest podcast covers various issues women in face in science on a daily basis. We go through the typical day of a women graduate student and the challenges we face in teaching and research, as well as after the work day. We offer tips to s

Ecologist Transplanted to the Hill: 5 Lessons for PhD Students

Jun 2nd, 2018 16m 25s

If you’re a grad student who has wondered if your ecology Ph.D. will be useful outside of academia, check out these lessons learned after a month in Washington, D.C.! Ecologists interested in the types of science policy opportunities for our fi

Red Abalone Fishery Closure: History, Science, and Culture

Apr 2nd, 2018 1h 20m

In Part 1 of a special-edition series on the closure of the red abalone fishery in California, I explore the history of this iconic and important species, and what the December 2017 decision to close this fishery means. I first interview Katie

New Co-Hosts Talk Diversity In STEM!

Feb 22nd, 2018 1h 8m

Our new co-hosts, Linh Anh Cat and Michelle Herrera, join us in today’s episode as we discuss diversity in STEM and different ways to increase retention and representation in field sciences!

Linh Anh Cat and The Fungi Among Us

Jan 10th, 2018 36m 14s

Linh Anh Cat discusses her research, advocacy, outreach, and policy work!

Ms. Valdez-Ward goes to Washington!

Dec 8th, 2017 47m 32s

In our first full-length episode, Evelyn discusses her advocacy efforts, which are incredible! She recently visited Congress to advocate against the tuition waivers in the GOP tax bill, and for the passage of a Clean Dream Act before the holida