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ISGP's "The Forum"

ISGP's "The Forum"

Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP)

“The Forum,” where science comes to socialize, is a biweekly audio podcast produced by a team of female scientists who specialize in contextualizing S&T advances for sci-curious novices and experts alike. The show is hosted by the Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP). Interested in infectious disease, food security, climate change, or synthetic biology? Curious about how scientific advancements, such as GMOs or medical interventions, are regulated? Wonder how science might help us solve society’s most pressing challenges, and how it might come up short? With new episodes released every-other Monday, you’ll always be in-the-know about today’s science without having to break out your old high school textbooks. (Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views of conference participants (Episodes 1-74) or featured guests (Episodes 75+). Furthermore, a member of the co-host team is currently employed by the U.S. Department of State, but the views expressed in these episodes are not necessarily those of the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit www.ISGPforum.org.)
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 96: The Skeptical Now

Ep. 96: The Skeptical Now

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06/10/19 • 34 min

HOT TOPIC: Science skepticism. When is science skepticism a good thing? At what point does it become detrimental? Plus, learn how the Silencing Science Tracker is raising public awareness about misrepresentation of science. Featuring: Daniele Fanelli, London School of Economics, and Romany Webb, Sabin Center for Climate Change Law Socialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 95: The Big Blue Breakdown
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05/27/19 • 31 min

HOT TOPIC: Ocean acidification. What's causing ocean acidification, and how does it affect you even if you don't live near a coastline? Plus, learn how we can mitigate the effects of ocean acidification before they become irreversible. Featuring: Sarah Cooley, Ocean Conservancy, and Lisa Suatoni, Natural Resources Defense Council Socialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 94: Oil and Water

Ep. 94: Oil and Water

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05/13/19 • 34 min

HOT TOPIC: Oil spills. What constitutes an oil spill, what effects can spills have, and how do responders clean them up? Learn the basics of oil spill response and why remediation challenges must be overcome on a case-by-case basis. Featuring: Robyn Conmy, Jon Gulch, and Jeff Kimble, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Socialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org, and to learn more about the ISGP, check out www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 79: [Block]chain of Fools
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10/01/18 • 28 min

HOT TOPIC: Blockchain. We've all heard of blockchain technology, but what is it and how does it work? The co-hosts explain the details and discuss a variety of lesser-known blockchain applications beyond cryptocurrency. (Guest Co-Host) Featuring: Scott Stornetta, Co-Founder of Blockchain Socialize with science on Twitter and Facebook using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. For more information on the ISGP or its podcast series, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 59: Synbio: Scary or Solution?
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12/25/17 • 19 min

In the first installment of a two-episode deep-dive into synthetic biology, the co-hosts assess the opportunities and challenges afforded by "synbio," using vaccine development as a case study. Mitigation, Glass (EPID) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 50: Tinker Tailor Climate Spy
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08/21/17 • 26 min

Climate change threatens national security in a number of ways. How does the national intelligence community fit into the climate security picture? Climate Impact on National Security, Schoonover (SG) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 34: Oration on Fermentation
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01/09/17 • 20 min

Fermenting foods might be a culinary fad, but could it also be a key to food and nutritional security of the future? Food Security and Diet-Linked Public Health Challenges, Duffy (FSSD) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 30: Audience Knows Best

Ep. 30: Audience Knows Best

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11/14/16 • 20 min

Knowing how to communicate science to the public involves recognizing what the public wants [and needs] to know. Psychological and sociological factors are critical when designing effective science communication, but how fully do we understand these factors? Communicating Science for Policy, Lupia (SciComm) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 29: The Moral Instruments
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10/31/16 • 21 min

As a global population swells in the direction of 9 billion, food security is at stake. But whose food and environment needs should be prioritized, those of today's humans or those of future generations? And where do the needs of animals fit into this complicated picture? Safeguarding the American Food Supply, Scott (IAP/FSSD) Socialize with science on Twitter using @ISGPforum with #ISGPforum, and read the policy position paper and debate summary associated with this episode at the Institute on Science for Global Policy's website: www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts reflect the views expressed by conference participants. ISGP conferences follow an unique debate-and-caucus format. Distinguished scientists write 3-page policy position papers, then engage in 90 minutes of intensive debate with invited subject matter experts, policy makers, and other stakeholders collectively known as “the debaters.” Following the debates, participants engage in small, moderated caucus sessions to identify areas of consensus and actionable next steps. All conference participants then reconvene for a plenary session to compare the outcomes from each caucus group. For more information, please visit www.scienceforglobalpolicy.org.
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ISGP's "The Forum" - Ep. 112: Say Hello to Your Little Friends
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01/20/20 • 26 min

HOT TOPIC: Pre- and probiotics. What are prebiotics and probiotics, and how do they interact with the gut microbiome? Plus, you might be surprised to learn how probiotic supplements are regulated. Featuring: Mindy Haar, New York Institute of Technology Socialize with science on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using @ISGPforum. Disclaimer: The ISGP is a nonprofit organization that does not lobby for any position except rational thinking. Podcasts within the "Hot Topics Series" (Episodes 75+) reflect the views expressed by featured guests. Furthermore, a member of the co-host team is currently employed by the U.S. Department of State, but the views expressed in this episode are not necessarily those of the U.S. Government. For more information on The Forum, please visit www.ISGPforum.org.
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How many episodes does ISGP's "The Forum" have?

ISGP's "The Forum" currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does ISGP's "The Forum" cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on ISGP's "The Forum"?

The episode title 'Ep. 112: Say Hello to Your Little Friends' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on ISGP's "The Forum"?

The average episode length on ISGP's "The Forum" is 25 minutes.

How often are episodes of ISGP's "The Forum" released?

Episodes of ISGP's "The Forum" are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of ISGP's "The Forum"?

The first episode of ISGP's "The Forum" was released on Nov 2, 2015.

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