A podcast exploring the intersection of science, society, and queerness. Intertwining personal interviews and audio storytelling, this podcast aims to challenge the current discourse of diversity in STEM to empower marginalized voices and think critically about the ways in which science is done.
Queer Science!
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A podcast exploring the intersection of science, society, and queerness. Intertwining personal interviews and audio storytelling, this podcast aims to challenge the current discourse of diversity in STEM to empower marginalized voices and think critically about the ways in which science is done.
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December 17, 2021
Reframing Science and Not-So-Scary Spiders
<p>In our interview with Dr. Chris Hawn, ecologist, and professor at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, we learned about their work in public science, science communication, environmental justice, and the intersection of those topics in their project "Spidey Senser." We also discussed how their black, nonbinary identity shapes their view of science and society (note: listener discretion is advised).</p> <p>A transcript of this episode will be uploaded to our website at queerscience.show</p> <p><strong>Follow us (</strong><strong>Queer Science!</strong><strong>) on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter: </strong>queer_science</p> <p><strong>Instagram: </strong>queer_sci</p> <p><strong>Facebook: </strong>Queer Science</p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong><a href="https://anchor.fm/queerscience"><strong> </strong>https://anchor.fm/queerscience</a></p> <p><strong>Support us on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/queerscience"><strong> </strong>https://www.patreon.com/queerscience</a></p> <p><strong>GoFundMe:</strong><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast"><strong> </strong>https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast</a></p> <p><strong>Things mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>Spidey Senser Project: <a href="https://scistarter.org/spidey-senser"><u>https://scistarter.org/spidey-senser</u></a></p> <p>Paper on LGBTQ+ discrimination in academia: <a href="https://portlandpress.com/biochemist/article/42/3/16/225203/Navigating-LGBTQ-discrimination-in-academia-where"><u>https://portlandpress.com/biochemist/article/42/3/16/225203/Navigating-LGBTQ-discrimination-in-academia-where</u></a></p>
October 28, 2021
Queer Ecology: When Nature Said "Gay Rights"
<p>In this episode of Queer Science! the co-hosts sit down with “The Queer Biologist,” a.k.a Ren Weinstock, for a chat about queer ecology, reproductive centrism, and those pesky gay penguins!</p> <p>Follow Ren on Instagram (thequeerbiologist)</p> <p>You can access a transcript of this episode here: <a href="https://www.queerscience.show/podcasts/7/queer-ecology-when-nature-said-gay-rights">https://www.queerscience.show/podcasts/7/queer-ecology-when-nature-said-gay-rights</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us (</strong><strong>Queer Science!</strong><strong>) on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter: </strong>queer_science</p> <p><strong>Instagram: </strong>queer_sci</p> <p><strong>Facebook: </strong>Queer Science</p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong><a href="https://anchor.fm/queerscience"><strong> </strong>https://anchor.fm/queerscience</a></p> <p><strong>Support us on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/queerscience"><strong> </strong>https://www.patreon.com/queerscience</a></p> <p><strong>GoFundMe:</strong><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast"><strong> </strong>https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast</a></p> <p><strong>Things mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>Quote at 5:00 minute mark in this episode:<br> <a href="https://orionmagazine.org/article/how-to-queer-ecology-once-goose-at-a-time/"><u><br> https://orionmagazine.org/article/how-to-queer-ecology-once-goose-at-a-time/</u></a></p> <p>Extensive Wikipedia list of homosexual behaviors found in nature: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior_in_animals#Bottlenose_dolphins"><u>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior_in_animals#Bottlenose_dolphins</u></a></p> <p>Incredible article synthesizing how academics have / should talk about same-sex behavior in nature: <a href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/why-is-same-sex-sexual-behavior-so-common-in-animals/"><u>https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/why-is-same-sex-sexual-behavior-so-common-in-animals/</u></a></p> <p>Queer Eco-Justice Project - Has an extensive reading list on queer ecology!:<a href="https://www.queerecoproject.org/"> <u>https://www.queerecoproject.org/</u></a></p>
September 29, 2021
We've Got an Ace (or Four) Up Our Sleeves!
<p>In the first episode of the season, R and Bri welcome four ace scientists, Austin Lawrence, Kira McEntire, Kassandra Ford, and Mackenzie Carter, who share their stories of being ace within STEM and queer communities. In this panel-style episode, we talk more about the problems with equating arousal with sexual identity, and discuss the Split Attraction Model and how complex attraction really is!</p> <p>Follow Austin on Instagram (@humanaustinology), and Twitter (@Anthro_Austin).</p> <p>Follow Kira on Instagram (@kdmcentire) or Twitter (@ProfessorKira).</p> <p>Follow Kassandra on Instagram and Twitter (@kassthefish).</p> <p>Follow Mackenzie on Instagram (@squishyseathing).</p> <p>You can access a transcript of this episode here: <a href="https://www.queerscience.show/podcasts/6/weve-got-an-ace-or-four-up-our-sleeves">https://www.queerscience.show/podcasts/6/weve-got-an-ace-or-four-up-our-sleeves</a></p> <p><strong>Follow us (Queer Science!) on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter: queer_science</strong></p> <p><strong>Instagram: queer_sci</strong></p> <p><strong>Facebook: Queer Science</strong></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong><a href="https://anchor.fm/queerscience"><strong> https://anchor.fm/queerscience</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Support us on:</strong></p> <p><strong>Patreon:</strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/queerscience"><strong> https://www.patreon.com/queerscience</strong></a></p> <p><strong>GoFundMe:</strong><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast"><strong> https://www.gofundme.com/f/queer-science-podcast</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Things mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>Arousal noncondordance TED Talk: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_the_truth_about_unwanted_arousal?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare"><u>https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_nagoski_the_truth_about_unwanted_arousal?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare</u></a></p> <p>Papers Austin mentioned: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vgd-AmFSiam7PoX1w6Og8L3-Qu71YBB2?usp=sharing"><u>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vgd-AmFSiam7PoX1w6Og8L3-Qu71YBB2?usp=sharing</u></a></p> <p>Kira has also shared a bunch of excellent resources on asexuality, aromanticism and alternative relationship styles, you can read them here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eMZKPoRz6cV62Gizu-0iadUaRcber-KH?usp=sharing"><u>https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eMZKPoRz6cV62Gizu-0iadUaRcber-KH?usp=sharing</u></a></p>
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