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In a continuation of Episode 1, Courtney and Kara talk to two Illinois State University School of Biological Sciences Ph. D. candidates. Rosario Marroquin-Flores and Ian Rines discuss their research projects. Ian describes surprising findings from a study he co-authored on decorated crickets that was also published in Research Spotlight Journal and PubNavigator through SACNAS ISU [see episode 1 for more details about SACNAS ISU]. Rosario, the president of SACNAS ISU, discusses her research working with temperature-dependent sex determination in turtles. 

Welcome to season 2 of STEAM Talk podcast. This season, we are featuring two new hosts and tackling our interviews in two-part increments! Part one of our interview with Rosario Marroquin-Flores and Ian Rines is all about SACNAS (Society Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) ISU! Rosario and Ian are both Ph. D. Candidates at Illinois State University who both experienced personal and professional growth through the organization on campus. Listen to hear their stories, learn about SACNAS ISU, and get involved on campus! This organization is open to all students whether they are STEM majors or not. Involvement in organizations on campus helps students build community and empower themselves. Let’s talk SACNAS!

Hello listeners! We have a special treat! Dr. Rebekka Darner at Illinois State University school of biological sciences talks about her awesome name, her inspiration for starting this VERY podcast, and her journey into education and inclusion in STEM fields. Join us as we tackle science denial and what we can do to contribute to science literacy.

Join us for this new and exciting episode that dives right into the heart of climate change and sustainability with   Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Catherine O’Reilly!

Dr. Matt Caplan, a nuclear physicist here at Illinois State University, joins STEAM Talk to discuss his exciting research on neutron stars. Dr. Caplan is also a contributor to the famed YouTube channel “Kurzgesagt“–Check it out, it’s totally worth the click.