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S7E8 Episode 51 - Tina Simpkin, Meteorologist
In this episode of Sciographies, we chat with Tina Simpkin, a two-time Dal alum in physics and meteorology. Now a familiar voice across Nova Scotia as a meteorologist with CBC, Tina shares her…
S7E7 Episode 50 - Dr. Leanne Stevens, Associate Dean - Academic
In this episode of Sciographies, we chat with Dr. Leanne Stevens (MSc'09, PhD'13), educator, university teaching fellow in Dalhousie's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, and Associate Dean,…
S7E4 Episode 49 - Maxine Westhead, Marine Biologist
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Maxine Westhead — marine biologist, educator, marine spatial planner, and director of Dalhousie's Marine Affairs Program (MAP). After 25 years with…
S7E5 Episode 48 - Dr. Simon Gadbois, Canid Specialist
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk with Dr. Simon Gadbois (PhD'02), a canid specialist and professor in Dalhousie's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Gadbois reflects on his journey…
S7E4 Episode 47 - Dr. Sarah Chisholm, Mathematician
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk with Dr. Sarah Chisholm (BSc'06), educator, mathematician and current Chair of Dalhousie's Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Dr. Chisholm reflects on…
S7E3 Episode 46 - Dina Rogers, Biochemist
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dina Rogers (BSc'23), a PhD candidate and biochemist at Dalhousie University. Rogers shares how a childhood split between cultures, years as a competitive…
S7E2 Episode 45 - Dr. Rob Lennox, Scientific Director of Ocean Tracking Network
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Rob Lennox, scientific director of the Ocean Tracking Network in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From childhood days exploring rivers and lakes to tracking…
S7E1 Episode 44 - John Batt, Aquatron Manager
In this episode, John Batt recalls his early years of growing up on the water in Prince Edward Island and how it ignited a passion for marine life. Today, he and his team at the Aquatron are leading…
S6E7 Episode 43 - Karen Hudson, Educator
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Karen Hudson (MES'02), an educator and principal of Auburn Drive High School and founder of the Africentric Math Cohort in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A…
S6E6 Episode 42 - Dr. Shannon Johnson and Dr. Alissa Pencer, Psychologists
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Shannon Johnson and Dr. Alissa Pencer, psychologists and co-directors of the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, a community-based clinic…
S6E5 Episode 41 - Dr. Alex Veinot, Chemist
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Alex Veinot—chemist, Vanier Scholar, and assistant professor at Dalhousie University. Growing up in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Dr. Veinot developed a love…
S6E4 Episode 40 - Dr. Sian Kou-Giesbrecht, Biogeochemist
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Sian Kou-Giesbrecht, a biogeochemist and assistant professor at Dalhousie University. She reflects on how her early experiences growing up in a…
S6E3 Episode 39 - Dr. Michael Metzger and Dr. Chongyin Yang, Physicists
In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Michael Metzger and Dr. Chongyin Yang, two physicists at Dalhousie University leading advancements in battery research. Dr. Metzger details his journey…
S6E2 Episode 38 - Dr. Saurabh Chitnis, Synthetic Chemist
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Saurabh Chitnis, a synthetic chemist at Dalhousie University. Dr. Chitnis reflects on his upbringing in Libya, India, and Canada, offering insights into his early…
S6E37 Episode 37 - Dr. Aaron MacNeil, Marine Biologist
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Aaron MacNeil, a biologist and professor at Dalhousie University. Dr. MacNeil reflects on his formative experiences growing up in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where…
Sciographies Season 6 Trailer
Sciographies is back for season 6! This season, listeners can expect even more compelling conversations, with two double-feature episodes diving into subjects like electric vehicles, solutions to…
Episode 36 - Will Burt, Chemical Oceanographer
In this episode we talk to Will Burt, a chemical oceanographer and Dalhousie alum (PhD'15). Dr. Burt is the Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technologies, a carbon dioxide removal company…
Preview - Will Burt, Chemical Oceanographer
Meet Dr. Will Burt, the Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technologies and a Dalhousie alum (PhD'15, Oceanography). Full episode drops Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Episode 35 - Kevin Hewitt, Physicist
In this episode, we talk to Kevin Hewitt, a physicist. Dr. Hewitt is a professor and the Associate Dean, Equity and Inclusion in Dalhousie University's Faculty of Science. His research involves…
Preview - Kevin Hewitt, Physicist
Meet Dr. Kevin Hewitt, a physicist at Dalhousie University. Full episode drops Thursday, October 26, 2023.
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