What Do Scientists Do?

di SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University

"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more!

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Episodi del podcast

  • Stagione 4

  • Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course

    Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course

    S04 E02
    12 Marzo, 2025
    15:05

    Behavioural ecologist Dr. Chris Course (he/him) joins us on the podcast this month to talk about using technology to track animals, how climate change impacts chickadee's memories, and how life together is better! 🐦 🌨️ 🧑‍💻 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our food web activity will be available Friday, March 14th, on our website. 🧑‍🏫 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

  • Shark Tales: with Shark Scientist Baylie Fadool

    Shark Tales: with Shark Scientist Baylie Fadool

    S04 E01
    29 Gennaio, 2025
    09:44

    Welcome back to season four of What Do Scientists Do? 🔬 Shark scientist Baylie Fadool (she/her) chats with us about swimming with hammerheads, sun tanning sharks, and if megalodon is still out there swimming in the ocean. 🦈 Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our shark coding extension activity will be available Friday, January 31st, on our website. Learners can apply what they learned about sharks to develop a Scratch game and explore basic block coding. 🧑‍💻 This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

  • Stagione 3

  • Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark

    Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark

    S03 E07
    2 Luglio, 2024
    31:34

    Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation about conservation. In this episode, join Mab as they interview Lindsee Clark, an ocean conservationist! We chat about ocean conservation, measuring marine populations, and using DNA to track invasive species. Grab your snorkel mask, and dive in to this month's episode! This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

  • Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather

    Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather

    S03 E06
    3 Aprile, 2024
    32:28

    🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜 In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by the wicked smart myrmecologist Dr. Aaron Fairweather (they/them) as we dig deep into the world of bugs, insects, and the intricate lives of ants. Listen in as we chat about ant daycares, how beetles are named, and uncover the secrets behind how ants farm and their long history as the original pesticide experts. 🌿🧑‍🌾 Do you know what a Dracula ant is? Listen in to find out! 🧛🏽‍♂️ So grab your magnifying glass, find a butterfly net, and get ready to journey into the world of ants and beyond! ✨ This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

  • Symphony in the sea: Exploring Arctic soundscapes with Emmanuelle Cook

    Symphony in the sea: Exploring Arctic soundscapes with Emmanuelle Cook

    S03 E05
    6 Marzo, 2024
    18:39

    Join us as we dive into the world of ocean sounds with Emmanuelle Cook (she/her), a PhD student as Dalhousie's Department of Oceanography! In this episode, we make a splash exploring what the waters in the Arctic sound like! 🌊 🎵 Emmanuelle shares her work on Arctic ocean acoustics (or figuring out what the water sounds like in the Arctic). By listening in to the sounds of ice, snowmobiles, and seals, we can figure out what the Arctic sounds like and start to make predications about how these sounds might change in the future, especially in the face of climate change. 🎤 🦭 Keep your ears open for some special Arctic sounds, courtesy of Emmanuelle! This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube. SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.