Ep 85 - Dr. Emily Monosson

02/10/18 • 34 min

This week I interview Dr. Emily Monosson about her book Natural Defense: Enlisting Bugs and Germs to Protect Our Food and Health, and we talk about academia, changes in our society currently underway, and motherhood in the scientific world.

Also, Robocoffee, and searching for technosignatures around distant planets. Oh, and some guy launched a car into space.

Also, Robocoffee, and searching for technosignatures around distant planets. Oh, and some guy launched a car into space.

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Ep 84 - When I Grow Up...

This week I offer an essay on my career choices, wonder why I didn't become a scientist, and offer advice on finding your ideal work.

Also, Darmok and Jalad, at Tanagra

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Ep 86 - Interview with Holly Griffith

This week I have an interview with NASA engineer Holly Griffith. We talk about Engineer's Week (Feb 18-24), the importance of engineers in life all around us, women in science, and some other stuff.

Also, I am tired of saying "Never again."