Welcome to I Came For Science: a show that explores all things sex, reproduction, and inclusion in STEM! Your host is Laura Sirot, a professor of Biology who has been studying animal sex for over 30 years. Join us as we normalize talking about the intersections of sex and science, as well as hearing about the lived experiences of the scientists that study it. To get in touch, email us at icameforscience@gmail.com or message us on X or Instagram @icameforscience. Visit our website at: https://www.icameforscience.org/

I Came For Science
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Welcome to I Came For Science: a show that explores all things sex, reproduction, and inclusion in STEM! Your host is Laura Sirot, a professor of Biology who has been studying animal sex for over 30 years. Join us as we normalize talking about the intersections of sex and science, as well as hearing about the lived experiences of the scientists that study it. To get in touch, email us at icameforscience@gmail.com or message us on X or Instagram @icameforscience. Visit our website at: https://www.icameforscience.org/
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Recent Episodes

June 9, 2026
Episode 29: Sneaky Spider Sex
<p>Most of us have received a disappointing gift at some point, maybe an ugly sweater from a relative, or a beautifully wrapped package that turns out to be completely useless.</p><p>Humans know this feeling well. But surprisingly, so do spiders.</p><p>In this episode, our guest, Dr. Maria Albo, takes us into the world of nuptial gift-giving spiders, where males present females with carefully wrapped packages during courtship and many of those gifts are completely worthless.</p><p></p>

May 8, 2026
Episode 28: Something Fishy: The Science of Sperm Parasitism
<p>Imagine a species where females rely on males from another species to reproduce… but never use their genes. That’s not science fiction, that’s real biology, and we are here to tell you the story of the Amazon Molly. In this episode, Laura is joined by Sanaa Khan, a PhD Candidate at University of California, Davis who studies this incredible system. We will be talking about how the species reproduces, what it means for evolution, and what her research is uncovering. </p>

April 4, 2026
Episode 27: Beauty is in the ear of the beholder: the science of mate choice in frogs
<p>Ahhh, frogs calling. A sure sign of spring. But can you tell the difference between the songs of attractive and unattractive frogs? Our guest, Olivia Feagles, can. In this episode, Dr. Feagles explains how to measure the attractiveness of frog calls. In her studies, she found that female frogs vary in what they find attractive in a male song and how far they are willing to travel for their preferred mate. </p><p>Finally, she discusses how the current state of science funding is affecting the future plans of early career scientists like her.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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