Utah Science Communicators (USCo) is excited to take over the Planet SciComm podcast!
This new chapter will highlight the art of communicating science through conversations with researchers, science communicators, and community voices. We're building a collaborative space where students from all disciplines can try their hand at podcasting, share their ideas, and explore creative ways to make science accessible and engaging.
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Original podcast created by Jason McDermott (@redpenblackpen), Patrick Videau, and Sara K. Yeo (@sarakyeo)
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Science Behind the Simplest Things: An Interview with Dr. Mitali Tyagi
Join hosts Sarah Brockway and Allie White for a conversation with Dr. Mitali Tyagi. Mitali is a recent graduate from the University of Utah's Neuroscience PhD Program. She's currently continuing her incredible research in a lab at WashU. We talk to her all about how she first fell in love with science, the story behind her PhD dissertation work, how she deals with imposter syndrome, and so much more.
If you want to read further about her research, check out her pre-print here: doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.22.619703 (http://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.22.619703)
Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com (http://utahsciencecommunicators.com), follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: utahsciencecommunicators@gmail.com.
This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests, and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.
27 Feb 2026
Cutie Pie Animals
Planet SciComm is back in 2026!
Our first episode of the year, in honor of Valentine's Day, explores the lovey-dovey behavior of different animals. Sam, Sarah, and Allie dive into the world of monogamous sleepy lizards, dancing sage grouse, and empathetic rats.
Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: utahsciencecommunicators@gmail.com.
This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests, and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.
Notes:
More on sleepy lizards: https://blog.nature.org/2021/09/20/the-love-stories-of-sleepy-lizards/ (https://blog.nature.org/2021/09/20/the-love-stories-of-sleepy-lizards/)
Sage Grouse mating dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCBQrVpeLQU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCBQrVpeLQU)
Lucy Cooke: http://www.lucycooke.tv/ (http://www.lucycooke.tv/)
More on empathetic rats: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/helping-your-fellow-rat-rodents-show-empathy-driven-behavior#:~:text=While%20emotional%20contagion%20is%20the%20simplest%20form,immediately%20upon%20placement%20in%20the%20test%20arena (https://news.uchicago.edu/story/helping-your-fellow-rat-rodents-show-empathy-driven-behavior#:~:text=While%20emotional%20contagion%20is%20the%20simplest%20form,immediately%20upon%20placement%20in%20the%20test%20arena).
24 Nov 2025
Be braver, be bolder: an interview with Courtney Demmitt-Rice
On this episode of Planet SciComm, Sarah and Allie chat with graduate student Courtney Demmitt-Rice about her experiences as a researcher, mother, and caretaker. Courtney discusses how public health policy intersects with her research, why we should all care about rare diseases, and why lipids are the most underrated macromolecule.
Learn more at utahsciencecommunicators.com, follow us on Instagram @utahsciencecommunicators, and don't miss our upcoming events! Contact us at: utahsciencecommunicators@gmail.com
Note: Courtney does not receive any money for June's medical services, only insurance coverage through Medicaid.
This podcast is independently produced and distributed by Utah Science Communicators. The opinions expressed are those of the people involved in this organization and guests and do not reflect the official views of the University of Utah.
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