The Open Door Principle: Dr. Chloe Kirk's Journey Beyond the Bench

The Open Door Principle: Dr. Chloe Kirk's Journey Beyond the Bench

Share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guest suggestions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/avC3EtBs8XYVsSQW8] with us! Give us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/1baWPiAEvrfySAGWA] on our episodes! What happens when a scientist follows every door that opens, even the unexpected ones? In this episode, we sit down with well-known science communicator Dr. Chloe Kirk to explore her journey through molecular biology, tech transfer, science policy, patent law, and now science communication at Biotech TV. Her path shows just how many ways there are to build a life in science.  Cover art: Lauren Sapienza Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii

Twin-troduction to Grad School: The 1st Year Experience

Share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guest suggestions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/avC3EtBs8XYVsSQW8] with us! Give us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/1baWPiAEvrfySAGWA] on our episodes! On today's episode, we have a conversation with two special guests: twins! Paris and Sophie are twins pursuing their PhDs in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP) here at UNC. Through the episode, we learn about their background and experiences in science and discuss what the first year of a PhD program looks like. We will take a deep dive into the process of rotating in different labs and making the most important decision of graduate school - what lab to join!  Cover art: Lauren Sapienza Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii

Making Moves Early: JP Flores on Shaping Science & Policy in Grad School

Share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠guest suggestions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/avC3EtBs8XYVsSQW8] with us! Give us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/1baWPiAEvrfySAGWA] on our episodes! What if the future of science depends on voices willing to step up early? JP Flores has done exactly that, taking on roles in research, policy, communication, and nonprofit leadership, all before defending his PhD. This episode dives into how he’s shaping the landscape of science and society.  Cover art: Lauren Sapienza Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii

Ripple Effects: Research, Outreach, and Impact

What does it look like when cutting‑edge research and accessible STEM education grow side by side? Marissa Hughes joins us to share her work on remote sensing hydrology (a way to measure water without touching it!) and how she is using this technology to better understand the water on our changing planet. She also talks about her leadership in WinSPIRE, a program expanding access to research for high school students. Together, we explore how her scientific path and outreach work are helping create a more inclusive future in STEM. Share ⁠⁠⁠⁠guest suggestions⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/avC3EtBs8XYVsSQW8] with us! Give us ⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/1baWPiAEvrfySAGWA] on our episodes! Cover art: Lauren Sapienza Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii

Science Without Borders: Deniz' Path from Istanbul to UNC

How does crossing borders shape the kind of scientist you become? Join us as Deniz Kesmen, a current UNC graduate student, talks about her path from Istanbul to UNC, the multicultural nature of science, and the unseen barriers and unexpected strengths that come with being an international student.  Cover art: Lauren Sapienza Original theme: "Stranded" by Moavii Share ⁠⁠⁠guest suggestions⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/avC3EtBs8XYVsSQW8] with us! Give us ⁠⁠⁠feedback⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/1baWPiAEvrfySAGWA] on our episodes!