People Behind the Science Podcast Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
Dr. Marie McNeely, featuring top scientists speaking about their life and c
A cognitive scientist interviews researchers about their career paths, lab failures, and the personal motivations driving their work.
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Are you searching for great stories to ignite your curiosity, teach you to perform better in life and career, inspire your mind, and make you laugh along the way? In this science podcast, Dr. Marie McNeely introduces you to the brilliant researchers behind the latest scientific discoveries. Join us as they share their greatest failures, most staggering successes, candid career advice, and what drives them forward in life and science. Our website with show notes]] Greetings science fans! We're elated to welcome you to People Behind the Science where we explore the lives and experiences of the people behind the...
Recent episodes
881: Dedicated to Discovering the Causes and Treatments for Hearing Deficits - Dr. Christopher Cederroth
Sep 7, 202655 min
880: Working to Preserve and Restore Populations of Bees and Other Pollinators - Dr. Lauren Ponisio
Aug 31, 202643 min
879: Examining Early Mammals and the Evolution of Modern Mammalian Diversity - Dr. Greg Wilson Mantilla
Aug 24, 202644 min
878: Researching Flood Resistance in Rice and Other Plants - Dr. Julia Bailey-Serres
Aug 17, 202637 min
877: Studying How Dynamic Biological Systems Shape Health and Aging - Dr. Alan Cohen
Aug 10, 202651 min
876: Dr. Isaac Harris: Uncovering the Hidden Roles of Antioxidants in Health, Cancer, and Other Diseases
Aug 3, 202655 min
875: Investigating How Disruptions in the Gut Microbiome Impact Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Lead to Disease - Dr. Mariana Byndloss
Jul 27, 202636 min
874: Searching for Signs of Life on Mars and Beyond - Dr. Amy Williams
Jul 20, 202647 min
873: Finding Out How the Brain Controls Movement in Moths During Flight - Dr. Simon Sponberg
Jul 13, 202654 min
872: Uncovering the Mechanisms Underlying Uneven Rates of Evolution Across Organisms - Dr. Martha Muñoz
Jul 6, 202652 min
871: Committed to Conserving and Reintroducing Crocodile and Turtle Species - Dr. Steven Platt
Jun 29, 202649 min
870: Determining the Drivers of Diversity in Bats and Other Mammals - Dr. Sharlene Santana
Jun 22, 202637 min
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