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The RVGS Rat Chat

The RVGS Rat Chat

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Season 4

Why do we dream?

I've been having some dreams lately, and I've been wondering why they happen. Turns out, we don't really know. But we have some good guesses. Here are some of the best ones. Which one do you support? Email us at rvgsratchat@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts. Speaker: Sophia Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Season 3

A Summer Trip: Touring NYU and Columbia

I (Sophia) talk about touring Columbia University and New York University and what it feels like to be on each campus. I will likely not get into any of these, but will you? Speaker: Sophia Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Between Neuroscience and Policy: an Interview with Blakely Lockhart

Virginia Tech grad student Blakely Lockhart talks about her experience as a early career policy ambassador by the Society for Neuroscience, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, advocate for neuroscience policy in Congress, and researcher for infant neurodevelopment. How do you balance and integrate these career paths? Speakers: Keely, Jeanne, Sophia Interviewee: Blakely Lockhart Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Dr. Frazier and Sparky the Turtle

We invite former RVGS teacher and current research mentor Dr. Frazier to talk about his life, career, and turtle. Where did RVGS's favorite chelonian come from, and who is the mysterious man who brought him here? Speakers: Keely, Jeanne, Sophia Interviewee: Dr. Frazier Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Commemorating Mr. Smith at RVGS

Mr. Smith was a great teacher who truly left his mark on everyone. In this episode, teachers and students share memorable moments and impactful stories to remember him by. Speakers: Jeanne, Keely Interviewees (In order of appearance): Mr. Wages, Mr. Browning. Ms. Bohland, Mr. Taylor, Anissa, Parneet, Sophia Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Brett's Bugs

What are bugs, and are they important? A nerd and bug-lover, RVGS senior Brett shares his thoughts, perspectives, and knowledge on bugs. Speakers: Brett, Jeanne, Keely, Sophia Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Season 2

Rats in Science and Ethics

Should we be conducting lab testing on rats, and can they even feel pain? Here, we dive into the ethics of rats in research. RVGS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvgslabrats/ Speakers: Prateek, Jeanne, Keely, Sophia, Carter (who is no longer with us) Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

Rats in History

How did rats come to be? Where did they come from, and why are they everywhere? Here, we explore that timeline- from prehistory to the present- with some fun facts. Speakers: Jeanne, Keely, Sophia, Carter (who is no longer with us) Editor: Sophia Music: Miya Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mf4ezTOMOnZ_aRKWnZeB8Aaf0aGlrt9mhDs1V5iLwFY/edit?usp=sharing

Rats in Media and Culture

Here comes the long-awaited 2nd episode of the Rat Chat's 2nd season, the first of a 3-part series about rats: Rats in Media and Culture. Jeanne and Carter talk about the rat's relevance in movies, myths, and more. Speakers: Jeanne and Carter Editor: Sophia Music: Miya

A Short History of RVGS and its Changes With Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt

Welcome back to the Rat Chat! With a new school year came a new crew. Join us- Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Miya, Dorothy, Emma, Prateek... and many more! Thank you to Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt for taking the time for an interview. Writers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Prateek, Emma, Dorothy Speakers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Editors: Sophia and Dorothy Music: Miya

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