Send us Fan Mail In our first English/Spanish bilingual episode we talk international science communication with agronomist Dr. Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola. Malu is equally comfortable giving lectures in university classroom or (out standing) in the middle of a wheat field. Note: We switch from English to Spanish at 20:20. Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola earn ... Show More
Sep 18
Non-Trivial Trivia: How College Bowl Preps Food Scientists for the Real World (S10:E6)
Send us Fan MailIn an era dominated by AI and instant search engines, does fast, real-time memory recall still matter? In this episode of the WDFS Podcast, we step into the high-stakes world of Food Science College Bowl. The College Bowl competition started in 1985 as a way for s ... Show More
29m 32s
Sep 4
Flavor, Decoded: Nik Sharma on the Science of Delicious Food (S10:E5)
Send us Fan MailWhat makes food taste truly delicious? In this episode of Wolfing Down Food Science, molecular biologist and author Nik Sharma explores the science behind flavor and cooking through his new book, Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes for the Science of Better Cookin ... Show More
47m 54s
Aug 14
No Grounds for Compromise: Reinventing Coffee as an Ingredient (S10:E4)
Send us Fan MailMany of us love coffee, but it can be a nightmare to add as an ingredient to manufactured foods. Problems with settling particles, high levels of variability, shelf-life oxidation, and biomass waste are a few of the challenges that Comple Coffee is taking on. We t ... Show More
43m 49s
Jan 2020
High Quality Wheat Production with Claudia Carter
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast, John Kempf interviews Claudia Carter, Executive Director of the California Wheat Commission. Originally from Ecuador, Claudia leads research around the marketability of California wheat an ... Show More
45m 10s
Sep 2021
63. Aurora Ricart, PhD: Corals, Seagrasses, and Combating Climate Change
Send us Fan MailMarine ecologist Aurora Ricart joins us on the show today. Aurora is a seagrass biologist studying the effects of this often overlooked part of our oceanic ecosystem. Starting off with corals, Aurora made a full-hearted leap into seagrasses during grad school, and ... Show More
56m 17s
Aug 2025
Why Staying in the Lab Isn’t the Only Way to Win in STEM
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Habibi, scientist, entrepreneur, mom, and passionate science communicator. After earning her PhD, Sarah made a courageous decision to step away from the traditional academic path and create a career that fits her life and values.We dive ... Show More
51m 25s
Sep 2023
Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the topic of "Internationalization at Home and in the Curriculum" with our guest, Alma, a distinguished university teacher from Mexico. Explore innovative ap ... Show More
26m 38s
Apr 2022
Talking About the Environment in English: A Conversation with María Lopez
<p><strong>📝 Episode Summary:</strong><br>In this episode of <em>Speak English Confidently</em>, María Lopez shares her knowledge and experience about the environment, sustainability, and the importance of climate awareness. Listeners will learn vocabulary for discussing global ... Show More
18m 28s