Beste STEM Careers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 9: Bridging Industries with Kim Shearer, Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum. 32:05

2y ago32:05

32:05

As a plant breeder, Kim Shearer bridges the worlds of nurseries, nonprofits, and academia as she works to bring Chicago-hardy, beautiful woody plants to market.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 8: Publishing with Dr. Bennett Young, Managing Editor at Plants People Planet. 37:31

2y ago37:31

37:31

From draft to print, Bennett Young discusses the scientific and intricate world of publication.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 7: Legislation with Kathleen Kennedy, Senior Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly 39:57

2y ago39:57

39:57

Kathleen Kennedy describes the difference between policy and law, the importance of math, and how she pursued her Law and Policy degrees. She also highlights the value that local government provides in protecting the environment.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 6: Agriculture with Dr. Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations at Corteva Agriscience 29:31

2y ago29:31

29:31

Ronda Hamm, If/Then Women in STEM ambassador, discusses the real-world science that she has used throughout her career, and how she makes decisions about her profession.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 5: For-Profit Industry with Jeremy Poirier, Fiber Supply Certification & Sustainability Manager, International Paper 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

Jeremy Poirier does a deep dive into the importance of sustainable forestry for wildlife and livelihoods.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 4: Landscape Architecture with Susan Jacobson, Head of Site Planning and Design 23:46

2y ago23:46

23:46

Susan Jacobson talks about all things landscape architecture including the installation of The Arboretum’s newest project the Centennial Grand Garden.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 3: Higher Education with Dr. Tanisha Williams, Postdoc Fellow in Botany at Bucknell University 38:12

2y ago38:12

38:12

Tanisha Williams discusses the ins and outs of a career in academia, the importance of representation, and how plants can connect us to people and places. In addition to her research, Tanisha is one of the recognized founders of Black Botanist Week, and a contributing author to a “Plant Love Story” about her grandmother and the African Violet.…

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Episode 2: Community Development with Colette Copic, Chicago Region Tree Initiative 26:48

2y ago26:48

26:48

Colette Copic discusses the benefits of trees and how communities can promote urban greening. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant #: ARPML-250622-OMLS-22]. www.imls.govVon The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Episode 1: Industry Overview with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future 26:35

2y ago26:35

26:35

Jazmin Albarran highlights the diverse and unique industries with career opportunities in horticulture and plant science.Von The Morton Arboretum STEM Education

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Season 2: Episode 9: Adventure with Matt Lobdell 40:02

5y ago40:02

40:02

Matt Lobdell, curator of living collections at The Morton Arboretum, highlights his interesting career path from anthropology to curating one of the largest collections of trees in North America. His sense of adventure serves him well as he travels to remote locations around the world to find rare or endangered trees for this outdoor living tree mu…

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Season 2: Episode 7: Leadership with Anna Ball 30:41

5y ago30:41

30:41

Anna Ball, president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company, discusses how leadership, business, and STEM can combine to make an exciting and vibrant career. Ball leads diverse teams to ensure that Ball Horticultural Company makes the world a more beautiful place by developing and selling disease and fungal-resistant plants. Bonus Content: Anna Ball…

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Season 2: Episode 8: Passion with Julie Travaglini 40:55

5y ago40:55

40:55

Julie Travaglini, education program director at the Allegheny Land Trust, talks about how she found a career that balances her passion for education and the outdoors. From inspiring kids to certifying her backyard as a wildlife habitat, Travaglini connects nature and plants with people on a daily basis. Travaglini highlights how technologies such a…

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Season 2: Episode 6: Risk-assessing with Kevin McIntyre 32:48

5y ago32:48

32:48

Kevin McIntyre, climber arborist at The Morton Arboretum, dives into the importance of risk-assessment in a STEM career. From evaluating the safety of the trees he is about to climb to thoughtfully selecting the next step in his career, McIntyre assesses situations every day. Bonus Content: Kevin McIntyre’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Easte…

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Season 2: Episode 5: Communication with Matt Candeias 37:36

5y ago37:36

37:36

Matt Candeias, PhD candidate at the University of Illinois and creator of In Defense of Plants, describes his career and the importance of communication. Through his own research and studies and the creation of the extremely successful podcast In Defense of Plants, Candeias uses communication to address complex topics in an accessible way. Bonus Co…

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Season 2: Episode 4: Vision with Dr. Nicole Cavender and Sue Wagner 38:05

5y ago38:05

38:05

Dr. Nicole Cavender, Vice President of Science and Conservation and Sue Wagner, Former Vice President of Education and Information at The Morton Arboretum (Current President and CEO of Huntsville Botanical Garden) describe how their careers in STEM require long-term planning and vision. Learn how each of these leaders assess opportunities and situa…

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Season 2: Episode 3: Versatility with Marvin Lo 29:57

5y ago29:57

29:57

Marvin Lo, Research Assistant at The Morton Arboretum, discusses how the early stages of his career have required versatility. As a research assistant, Lo demonstrates versatility as he works with lots of different people and spends time in the field, in the lab, and in the office. Bonus Content: Marvin Lo’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Buce…

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Season 2: Episode 2: Innovation with Dr. Chris Martine 33:07

5y ago33:07

33:07

Dr. Chris Martine, David Burpee Professor of Plant Genetics and Research at Bucknell University, discusses how he incorporates innovation into his career. From discovering and naming plants, to communicating about plants in creative ways, Martine finds ways to push the boundaries of what we know and how we think about plants. Bonus Content: Chris M…

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Season 2: Episode 1: Collaboration with Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare 37:22

5y ago37:22

37:22

In this episode of Planted, Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Tree Conservation Ecologist at The Morton Arboretum, discusses how she collaborates with individuals and institutions all over the world to work towards saving the Quercus brandegeei from extinction. Bonus Content: Silvia Alvarez-Clare’s Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: The Kapok tree Explore…

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Episode 8: What adventure is next? with guest Audrey Denvir 17:55

6y ago17:55

17:55

What opportunity is next on the horizon? Listen on this episode of Planted as Audrey Denvir describes her decision-making process to take the next step in her career. Although her career has taken many forms, from wanting to be pop-star to working in Mexico and Latin America with an emphasis on sustainable forestry, Denvir shares her unique perspec…

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Episode 7: Final destinations with guests Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler 46:11

6y ago46:11

46:11

So you’ve done all the work and gained all the necessary skills, but how do you know you’ve arrived in your dream job in STEM and plant science? In this episode of Planted, Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler share tips and advice for reaching the sweet spot in their careers and taking risks to end up exactly with the career they wanted. Bonus …

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Episode 6: North Stars: the leaders in your journey with guest Dr. Chelsie Romulo 37:06

6y ago37:06

37:06

Mentors, colleagues and advisers do more than give insight on the journey, they can help shape the path. Follow us on this episode of Planted, as Dr. Chelsea Romulo winds us through her current research into the far corners of the Amazon and discusses mentors and advisers that helped her carve her journey to these remote pockets of the world. Bonus…

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Episode 5: Navigating multiple opportunities with guests Dr. Murphy Westwood and Trinity Pierce 26:23

6y ago26:23

26:23

Sometimes, does it really come down to trusting your gut? Setting a course within your STEM/plant career can be difficult when you are presented with multiple opportunities, internships or programs to choose between. In this episode of Planted, Dr. Murphy Westwood and Trinity Pierce share their insight on how they chose the opportunities in their p…

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Episode 4: Merging interests, more than one passion with guest Dr. Aurélie Jacquet 21:27

6y ago21:27

21:27

Interests guide your path, but what if you have more than one passion? In this episode of Planted, Dr. Aurélie Jacquet, an ethnopharmacologist who studies the uses of medicinal plant extracts to treat Parkinson's disease, talks about how she incorporates her passion for photography within her research. She will share how she uses microscopy to capt…

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Episode 3: Choosing a direction with guest Ashley Tuffin 18:18

6y ago18:18

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Internships can take you all over the world and provide valuable insight into the career of your dreams. In this episode, Ashley Tuffin, a research assistant at The Morton Arboretum, describes how the internships guided by your interest can shape decisions and directions within your STEM/plant career trajectory. Bonus Content: Ashley Tuffin’s Profi…

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Episode 2: Early Steps: first experiences in science with guest Frank Balestri 21:47

6y ago21:47

21:47

Join us on this episode of Planted to learn how early experiences in the natural world can ignite passion for working with plants later in life. Inspired by his experiences with collecting and raising butterflies as a youth, Frank Balestri shares how some of his early experiences, inspired him to consider a path into horticulture. Bonus Content: Fr…

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Episode 1: The start of the journey: The surprising path into the STEM field with guest Dr. Andrew Hipp 29:13

6y ago29:13

29:13

In this episode of Planted, we talk about how sometimes our first career aspirations are wildly different from the paths we ultimately choose to pursue. Andrew Hipp’s surprising and twisting path into the scientific field of plant systematics is just that, interesting at every turn. Listen to Andrew discuss his early aspirations; from astronaut to …

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Episode 9: (Bonus) Meet the hosts Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff and Meghan Wiesbrock 23:34

6y ago23:34

23:34

Before you start the winding path into plant related careers, get to know the hosts, in this bonus episode. Unravel their early interest and passion for STEM, and learn how a plant profession could be a perfect job for you! Visit our landing page for more information about Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers Bonus Content: Jessica Turner-Sk…

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

STEM Careers Podcasts

Podcasts, die es wert sind, gehört zu werden

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Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers

The Morton Arboretum: STEM Education

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Episode 9: Bridging Industries with Kim Shearer, Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum. 32:05

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Episode 8: Publishing with Dr. Bennett Young, Managing Editor at Plants People Planet. 37:31

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Episode 7: Legislation with Kathleen Kennedy, Senior Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly 39:57

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Episode 6: Agriculture with Dr. Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations at Corteva Agriscience 29:31

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Episode 5: For-Profit Industry with Jeremy Poirier, Fiber Supply Certification & Sustainability Manager, International Paper 33:02

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Episode 4: Landscape Architecture with Susan Jacobson, Head of Site Planning and Design 23:46

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Episode 3: Higher Education with Dr. Tanisha Williams, Postdoc Fellow in Botany at Bucknell University 38:12

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Episode 2: Community Development with Colette Copic, Chicago Region Tree Initiative 26:48

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Episode 1: Industry Overview with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future 26:35

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Season 2: Episode 9: Adventure with Matt Lobdell 40:02

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Season 2: Episode 7: Leadership with Anna Ball 30:41

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Season 2: Episode 8: Passion with Julie Travaglini 40:55

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Season 2: Episode 6: Risk-assessing with Kevin McIntyre 32:48

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Season 2: Episode 5: Communication with Matt Candeias 37:36

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Season 2: Episode 4: Vision with Dr. Nicole Cavender and Sue Wagner 38:05

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Season 2: Episode 3: Versatility with Marvin Lo 29:57

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Season 2: Episode 2: Innovation with Dr. Chris Martine 33:07

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Season 2: Episode 1: Collaboration with Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare 37:22

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Episode 8: What adventure is next? with guest Audrey Denvir 17:55

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Episode 7: Final destinations with guests Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler 46:11

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Episode 6: North Stars: the leaders in your journey with guest Dr. Chelsie Romulo 37:06

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Episode 5: Navigating multiple opportunities with guests Dr. Murphy Westwood and Trinity Pierce 26:23

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Episode 4: Merging interests, more than one passion with guest Dr. Aurélie Jacquet 21:27

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Episode 3: Choosing a direction with guest Ashley Tuffin 18:18

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Episode 2: Early Steps: first experiences in science with guest Frank Balestri 21:47

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Episode 1: The start of the journey: The surprising path into the STEM field with guest Dr. Andrew Hipp 29:13

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Episode 9: (Bonus) Meet the hosts Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff and Meghan Wiesbrock 23:34

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