Streaming Science

On this episode of Streaming Science, Lauren Cook sits down with Walther Farms employee and University of Florida agriculture operations management student, Samantha Poreda, to discuss Southeastern Watermelon Farming. Samantha shares with us how she began her professional journey with Walther Farms and the many things she has learned along the way. This episode includes discussions on pesticides, sustainable farming practices, watermelon growing conditions, and more! We hope you enjoy hearing the story of this young female professional in agriculture and be sure to catch the next episode. #boundlessscience #season2

Gummy stem- a fungal disease that affects watermelons and other cucurbits.
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This episode is part of the Boundless Science series. In this interview with Taylor Rice, an ecologist studying at Florida Gulf Coast University, we talk about gopher tortoise conservation and her research journey in ecology. We hope you gain an insight on who gopher tortoises are, why they’re important, and how to protect them from this podcast. #boundlessscience #season2 #BoundlessScienceseason2

Keywords: Ecology, Conservation, Gopher Tortoises

Agriculture is a widespread industry with a diverse population. In this episode of Boundless Science, Dr. Angeleah Browdy, the Director of the Office of Academic Support at the University of Florida, joins Kyleigh Hilburn, UF AEC doctoral student, to discuss the intersection of science and agriculture. Throughout this episode Dr. Browdy talks about how MANRRS has influence her career, and how the Office of Academic Support helps under resourced student at the UF. Tune in now to hear of all the different cultures represented within agriculture. #boundlessscience #season2

Keywords: Academic supports, underrepresented students, MANRRS, University of Florida
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Undergraduate Hailey Bladek talks with Michelle Stratton about her life and job as a fisheries scientist in Alaska. In this episode, they discuss climate issues in Alaska with salmon and Michelle's experience in The Nature Conservancy's Women in Climate Coalition.

Nick, an international master’s student from Saudi Arabia, talks about his experience as a student funded by his employer. With only 30% of his salary to live on, Nick must support his wife, who is unable to work due to visa restrictions, and his 5-year-old daughter, while also being a full-time student.