What Do Scientists Do?

By: SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University
  • Summary

  • "What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more! Do your curious kids have questions they’d like answered by an expert? Send us an email and/or voice recording at whatdoscientistsdo@superstaff.ca or find us @scientistsdopod on Twitter and Instagram. This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.
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Episodes
  • Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark
    Jul 2 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation about conservation.

    In this episode, join Mab as they interview Lindsee Clark, an ocean conservationist! We chat about ocean conservation, measuring marine populations, and using DNA to track invasive species.

    Grab your snorkel mask, and dive in to this month's episode!

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

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    32 mins
  • Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather
    Apr 3 2024

    🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜

    In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by the wicked smart myrmecologist Dr. Aaron Fairweather (they/them) as we dig deep into the world of bugs, insects, and the intricate lives of ants. Listen in as we chat about ant daycares, how beetles are named, and uncover the secrets behind how ants farm and their long history as the original pesticide experts. 🌿🧑‍🌾 Do you know what a Dracula ant is? Listen in to find out! 🧛🏽‍♂️

    So grab your magnifying glass, find a butterfly net, and get ready to journey into the world of ants and beyond! ✨

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

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    32 mins
  • Symphony in the sea: Exploring Arctic soundscapes with Emmanuelle Cook
    Mar 6 2024

    Join us as we dive into the world of ocean sounds with Emmanuelle Cook (she/her), a PhD student as Dalhousie's Department of Oceanography! In this episode, we make a splash exploring what the waters in the Arctic sound like! 🌊 🎵

    Emmanuelle shares her work on Arctic ocean acoustics (or figuring out what the water sounds like in the Arctic). By listening in to the sounds of ice, snowmobiles, and seals, we can figure out what the Arctic sounds like and start to make predications about how these sounds might change in the future, especially in the face of climate change. 🎤 🦭

    Keep your ears open for some special Arctic sounds, courtesy of Emmanuelle!

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

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    19 mins

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