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
57 episodes
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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24:05
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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31:52
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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34:54
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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23:44
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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48:26
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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38:37
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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39:58
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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32:13
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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30:50
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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34:40
Ep 46: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Journey
We continue our conversation with Jishad Kumar on his journey in science. Jishad remembers his first science wow moment during his childhood when a teacher captivated his interest in optics with kaleidoscopes. His curiosity instantly peaked ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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40:05
Ep 45: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Work
In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu have a delightful conversation with Jishad Kumar, a theorist and researcher. As a theorist he uses concrete assumptions and models to solve problems which can then be further investigated with in dept...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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29:58
Ep 44: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs
It’s another Science Short, and today Fatu and Shekerah discover how bird eggs get their color–from brown, white, blue, speckled, and everything in between. To this day, scientists do not have a good understanding of why egg color developed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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24:32
Ep 43: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Journey
Dr. Maria Qadri, CEO of Clearwater Leadership begins the conversation on her journey into entrepreneurship with memories of building things (flat pack furniture) with her father–both of her parents were engineers and science-y discussions we...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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29:23
Ep 42: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Work
Our journey into science entrepreneurship continues! In this episode we speak to Dr. Maria Qadri, founder of Clearwater Leadership which specializes in data analysis, science communication, and leadership development training. As a new found...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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14:23
Ep 41: Discovery, Development, and Cures - The CRISPR Saga
You may think that the CRISPR-Cas genome engineering tool was developed from simple human ingenuity. And while its development certainly involved ingenuity, CRISPR was birthed in the wild. As a product of nature, it has an essential function in...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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55:26
Ep 40: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Journey
We continue our discussion with Laura Canil to learn about her journey in becoming a scientific illustrator. Her earliest memories in science didn't exactly start in science–initially she wanted to be an inventor and then a painter. As she c...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:45
Ep 39: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Work
We Love Science is closing out 2023 with another spectacular interview. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laura Canil, a freelance scientific illustrator with her own company, CanilVisuals. As a scientific illustrator, Laura takes on a varie...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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18:22
Ep 38: The Secret Behind CRISPR Gene Editing
Humans have ~6 billion bases of DNA in each cell. But every gene has a specific and unique sequence that serves as a kind of genetic address. Before any gene can be edited, the editor must first find the gene's location within the genome. Lucki...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:43
Ep 37: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Journey
In this episode Shekerah and Fatu continue their discussion with Ijeoma Kola, a public health historian of race and medicine. When she was younger, Ijeoma didn’t exactly have a science spark moment, but she was positively influenced by her m...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:37
Ep 36: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Work
The good conversations just keep coming! In this episode we meet Dr. Ijeoma Kola, a historian of public health with an emphasis on race and medicine; her current research focuses on the evolution of the understanding of asthma in Black urban...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:35
Ep 35: How CRISPR Gene Therapy is Bringing Hope to the World
Every year, approximately 8 million children are born with a serious genetic disorder, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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24:39
Ep 34: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Journey
There's more from Dr. Cari Skrdla on her journey in becoming a neuroscientist and successful business woman, as we continue season 3. In her youth, Cari was always drawn to the world around her; she constantly asked questions to better understa...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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37:49
Ep 33: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Work
We Love Science Podcast kicks off season 3 with Dr. Cari Skrdla, a passionate neuroscientist and accomplished businesswoman. As the founder and CEO of LifeBack Consulting, Cari uses her research findings to guide employers in bringing the human...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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51:34