Teresa Gomez and Steve Schill talk about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the importance of mapping for conservation purposes. They tell us about various projects they've worked on and how using maps and GIS can assist in research going on all over the world. This episode was recorded on April 19, 2022.
This episode features Dr. Gareth Powell, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University and Natalie Saxton, PhD student at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. They discuss their research, adventures doing field work, as well as the vast biodiversity of insects. This episode was recorded on February 15, 2022.
Dr. Richard Gill and graduate students, Stau Segi and Kalai Ellis describe their research projects in the south pacific, specifically in Samoa and Hawaii. They discuss the importance of the connection between the work they're doing and traditional ecological understanding. This episode was recorded on February 10, 2022.
Dr. Benjamin Abbott (benabbott@byu.edu), assistant professor of ecosystem ecology at Brigham Young University, joins Samuel Bratsman (sbratsmanx@gmail.com), plant and wildlife sciences graduate student, to discuss the history, ecology, and future of Utah Lake. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The following links were either mentioned in the episode or are resources available to find out more about Utah Lake: utahlake.byu.edu timpanogostribe.com Utah Historical Quarterly ht...
In this episode we hear from Dr. Alison Whiting and Dr. Michael Whiting, both curators at the Bean Life Science Museum and faculty at Brigham Young University. They share how their love for science has taken them on adventures and influenced their kids. Nature Article: Loss and recovery of wings in stick insects This episode was recorded on December 13, 2021.
In this episode we interview Dr. Arden Pope, Mary Lou Fulton Professor of Economics at BYU. We discuss his research on air pollution. He also gives tips on ways to improve air pollution as a community and as an individual. Global Burden of Disease Report Lancet Commission on Pollution and Health Air Quality Guidelines from the World Health Organization Press release for the Air Quality Guidelines from WHO Human Health and Economic Costs of Air Pollution in Utah: An Expert Assessment This episode...
Dr. Michael Whiting is the new director at the BYU Life Science Museum. Join Dr. Whiting and the new associate director, Dr. Steve Leavitt, as they talk about a new vision for the museum and how students at Brigham Young University have a unique opportunity to participate in designing exhibits and communicating science. This episode was recorded on September 30, 2021.
Dr. Hal Black (hal_black@byu.edu) and Dr. Janene Auger (janene_auger@byu.edu) talk about their experiences and research with Black Bears. Poem, “ Barter ” by Sara Teasdale Emma X3 All-terrain Wheelchair This episode was recorded on July 7, 2021.
Listen to Merrill Webb and Josh Day talk about why they love to watch and chase birds. They will also give tips on how to get started and some great resources to identify birds and keep lists of what you see. Some of these resources are linked below: Cornell lab of Ornithology American Birding Association American Bird Conservancy eBird (Cornell) Traditional field guides Peterson Sibley National Geographic Mobile app field guides Meriln iBird Audubon Utahbirds.org Utah County Birders This episod...
Ben Abbott (Plant & Wildlife Sciences department) and Bremen Leak (Associate Director, Sustainability & Continuity) join undergraduate student, Austen Lambert, to talk about sustainability on many different levels. They discuss the history of sustainability at BYU and the doctrinal foundations that support these principles. The following links provide resources which were mentioned in this episode: Environmental Science and Sustainability major Two great commandments - Love God and love ...
Dr. Byron Adams and undergraduate student, Jinna Brim describe for listeners their experience in the Antarctica. The talk about their research and why this location is such a great place to collect and study Nematodes. For more information check out these links below: Surviving Earth's Extremes: How Antarctic Animals Freeze and Reanimate (YouTube) "Ghost creature" of Antarctica has survived 30 ice ages (YouTube) A Thing of Beauty: Antarctic Worm (YouTube) BYU professor makes big impact through s...
In this episode Josh and Katy visit with Jamie Jensen and Seth Bybee about their research in teaching evolution in a religious setting. Visit their website for more resources about how to reconcile science and faith at recoevo.byu.edu and listen to Jamie's BYU devotional talk (November 3, 2020) here . This episode was recorded on March 23, 2021.
What is a lichen? Find out what lichens are and why two scientists from BYU have devoted their entire careers to studying these fascinating biological systems. Dr. Larry St. Clair and Dr. Steve Leavitt share why they love lichens, some fun stories about working in the field, as well as how lichens serve as bio-monitoring systems for air quality. You can also check out the following links to learn more. This episode was recorded on January 19, 2021. BYU Lichen Tour Common Rocky Mountain Lichens F...
Dr. Tara Bishop and Dr. Sam St. Clair are the guests for this episode of "Y Life Science." Both Sam and Tara are desert ecologists and share amazing stories and insights about their research and why we should care and protect these specialized ecological systems. Specifically, Tara shares about her research with the Dwarf Bear Poppy and Red Brome in southern Utah. This episode was recorded on January 6, 2021....
Marta Adair and Brittany Nuttall talk with Josh and Katy about their experiences working at the Bean Museum in the education department. They also talk about the museum's mission statement, "We inspire wonder and reverence for our living planet." This episode was recorded on January 6, 2021.
Join Katy Knight and Josh Day as they talk with Dr. Chantel Sloan and Dr. Duke Rogers about the current pandemic. In this second part of this two-part episode, discussions focus on where we go from here. What does the future look like with this pandemic? This episode was recorded on November 6, 2020. In this episode the following resources were referenced: John Campbell ( YouTube channel ) World Health Organizations Center for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Angela Dunn Emerging Infectious Di...
Join Katy Knight and Josh Day as they talk with Dr. Chantel Sloan and Dr. Duke Rogers about the current pandemic. In this part of this two-part episode, discussions focus on where we are currently and how we got here. This episode was recorded on November 6, 2020.
