
We Love Science
Celebrating the untold stories, the extraordinary discoveries, and the inspiring lives led by those whose jobs, passions, hobbies and more embody their love of science. Hear stories about -- the dedicated scientists who unravel the mysteries of biology; the artists and musicians who highlight the beauty of science through their craft; the educators, policy makers and science outreach advocates whose convictions propel them toward community engagement and preparing the next generation of STEM leaders; and the bona fide science enthusiasts who design their own unique journey to science fulfillment.
Episodes
71 episodes
Ep 71: Entrepreneurship for Scientists - The Journey
Dr. Luis Martinez is back to speak with us about his journey. As a senior venture associate at Capital Factory, a venture capital firm, his love of science began by noticing what was missing–people doing science who looked like him. Luis was ra...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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50:36

Ep 70: Entrepreneurship for Scientists - The Work
Today we are joined by Dr. Luis Martinez, a senior venture associate with a background in organic chemistry and entrepreneurship at the venture capital firm, Capital Factory. The firm, based in Austin, Tx, was founded in 2009 to bring together ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:05:20

Ep 69: BioBus of the Future - The Journey
Today Latasha Wright, co-founder and executive scientific officer of BioBus takes us through her career journey, which had some very unexpected twists and turns along the way. Her childhood began in Mississippi as the youngest of 5 children. Bo...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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24:13

Ep 68: BioBus of the Future - The Work
Today we are speaking to Latasha Wright, co-founder and executive scientific officer of BioBus, a science non-profit with a mission to support all students in acheiving their scientific potential. A real life version of the magic school bus, Bi...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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33:22

Ep 67: Memory and the Human Mind - The Journey
Nikolay Kukushkin an author, neuroscientist and clinical associate professor at NYU shares with us the journey of his career path thus far. Niko grew up in Russia where the education curriculum requires students to specialize before college in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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20:59

Ep 66: Memory and the Human Mind - The Work
Our special guest for today is Nikolay Kukushkin, a clinical associate professor and neuroscientist at NYU, and author, who also considers himself a molecular philosopher. His research answers the question, “What is memory” at the most basic, c...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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53:45

Ep 65: Finding Your Fit: How to Navigate the Transition from Academia to Industry – The Journey
We continue our conversation with Chynna Broxton, an analytical developmental scientist at Spark Therapeutics on her journey to this point in her career. In the early days of her education Chynna vividly remembers the difficulty she had learnin...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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26:39

Ep 64: Finding Your Fit: How to Navigate the Transition from Academia to Industry – The Work
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chynna Broxton, an Analytical Development Scientist at Spark Therapeutics, to uncover the realities of working in the biotech industry. Chynna dispels common myths about transitioning to indus...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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40:48

Ep 63: Building Trust with Science Communication - The Journey
Finishing our conversation with Science Communication expert, Jens Foell, he takes us through the twists and turns that have formed his career journey so far. From a love of movies to a love of science, now merged into a successful science comm...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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30:37

Ep 62: Building Trust with Science Communication - The Work
In this episode, we have a wonderful conversation with Science Communication Expert and bestselling author, Dr. Jens Foell. In 2020, Jens transitioned from a research role in Florida to work with Germany's most prominent science communication t...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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45:51

Ep 61: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Journey
In this episode we continue our conversation with Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie, on how her journey led her to a love of organic chemistry and a career in industry. Growing up Arianne, describes herself as a really nerdy kid, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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27:54

Ep 60: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Work
We have a wonderful guest today to start off our interviews for this season of We Love Science–meet Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie. She is a part of the centralized organic synthesis group and a synthesis expert for medicinal c...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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24:50

Ep 59: The Science Behind Printing Body Parts
In this episode, we delve into 3D bioprinting. What is it? What materials and machinery are used? What are the steps needed to go from raw material cells to layers of tissue and finally a 3D organoid? What challenges have they faced in the biop...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:13

Ep 58: Unpacking the Science Behind Everyday Things
In this episode, we dive into a world full of stuff. And no, we’re not just talking about your junk drawer! From razors and plastics to glass and yes ‘Delicious’ chocolate too, there’s so much science behind the everyday materials we take for g...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:20

Ep 57: Eye-popping Color - The Genetics and Melanin of it All
For our first Science Shorty of the season, we are continuing with the exploration of color and biology, but this time no chickens or other fowl. Instead, we will explore some of the color patterns staring us right in the face—eye color and eye...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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24:44

Ep 56: Once Upon a Time - Origin Stories
Welcome back for season 4! This season we have so many amazing guests and other episodes lined up for our audience. But, before we get into that, let’s go back to revisit with our past guests on how it all started–how did they get their sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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32:30

Ep 55: CRISPR Food Science
In the Season 3 finale, We Love Science presents a special episode ALL ABOUT FOOD!! Specifically, we discuss how CRISPR gene editing technology is being used to improve our food and agricultural industry. Gene editing in plants has two ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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35:33

Ep 54: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs - Chickens and Turkeys
The egg color saga continues as Fatu and Shekerah look into how domesticated birds like chickens and turkeys got their egg colors. In the previous episode, we learned that the breed of chicken is responsible for egg color and this is all lin...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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24:22

Ep 53: Safety and Ethics in a CRISPR World
In this episode of "We Love Science," hosts Shekerah and Fatu delve into the safety and ethical considerations surrounding CRISPR gene editing technology. Joined by special guest, Irina Gostimskaya, we explore the complexities and implications ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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49:04

Ep 52: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The Journey
We continue our conversation with Richard Summers, a theoretical biologist and emeritus professor at the University of Mississippi, to learn more about his career journey. Richard’s first science spark moment hit him very clearly when he was...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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20:40

Ep 51: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The Work
In this episode of We Love Science, Fatu and Shekerah explore a world that few modern-day scientists have explored, the intersection of science and philosophy. Today we are speaking with Dr. Richard Summers, a theoretical biologist and emeritus...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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39:15

Ep 50: Changing Lives by the Million - CRISPR Cures
We Love Science podcast celebrates our 50th episode with a discussion all about the hopes and progress of CRISPR clinical trials. Before a new drug, therapy, vaccine, or medical device is approved for general use by the public, its safety and e...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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40:36

Ep 49: Advocating for Science and Research - The Journey
We continue our conversation with Dr. Adriana Bankston, founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC to learn more about her career path. Her journey of discovery started close to home, in a family filled with scientists–from her grandpar...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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32:51

Ep 48: Advocating for Science and Research - The Work
In this episode, we explore policy for science with Dr. Adriana Bankston Founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC. As an advocate for science and research, Adriana shares the outcomes of research with members of Congress to support th...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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31:28

Ep 47: The CRISPR Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
In this fourth installment of the CRISPR Chronicles, show hosts Fatu and Shekerah give a review of sickle cell anemia, the cause and symptoms of the disease, and discuss how the CRISPR gene therapy treatment works.Tune in to learn ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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35:19
