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Science Sucks

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by Ive Velikova

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Science is awesome. It’s fascinating, it sparks curiosity, and it’s the reason most of us are alive today. Sometimes, it sucks... from applying for funding, to spending hours in the lab, to lack of representation in many science fields. The show is hosted by Ive Velikova, a Master's candidate in science communication at Laurentian University. Each week, we talk about the ins and outs of scientific research and how it impacts our lives. Welcome to Science Sucks!

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Episode thumbnail for 36. Autoimmune Diseases, Celery Juice, and Leonardo DaVinci (w/ Amanda Durkin)

May 19, 2020

36. Autoimmune Diseases, Celery Juice, and Leonardo DaVinci (w/ Amanda Durkin)

<p>Let's get our art on with science artist and PhD researcher Amanda Durkin (<a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/she-her">she/her</a>) is a PhD candidate at Laurentian University studying a new anti-inflammatory compound. She also creates beautiful anatomical art in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AmandatomicalArt">Etsy shop, Amandatomical Art</a>!</p> <p><br></p> <p>--</p> <p>Why we do a land acknowledgement:</p> <p>— <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/Guide%20to%20Acknowledging%20First%20Peoples%20&amp;%20Traditional%20Territory" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments at Canadian universities and colleges</a><br> — <a href="https://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017.05.31-Traditional-Territory-Acknowledgement-in-Ont.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments in Ontario</a> <a href="https://nativegov.org/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Guide to Land Acknowledgments</a> by The Native Governance Centre<br> — <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/indigenous-land-acknowledgement-explained" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Land Acknowledgements, Explained</a> by Delilah Friedler (Teen Vogue)</p> <p>Supporting Indigenous folks (General Resources)</p> <p>— <a href="https://native-land.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An interactive map of territories, languages, and treaties (Native-Land.ca)</a><br> — <a href="https://apihtawikosisan.com/2016/09/beyond-territorial-acknowledgments/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond territorial acknowledgments</a><br> — <a href="http://reseaumtlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ally_email.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Ally Toolkit</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>--</p> <p>You can find me (your host, Ive) on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="http://www.instagram.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Insta</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/IveVelikova" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Let's be friends!<br> Any feedback on the show? Let us know on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencesuckspod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScienceSucksPod</p>

Episode thumbnail for 35. What rubber bands can tell us about DNA (w/ Adam Fortais)

May 8, 2020

35. What rubber bands can tell us about DNA (w/ Adam Fortais)

<p>Adam Fortais (<a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/he-him">he/him</a>) is a PhD candidate studying the physics of soft matter at McMaster University. Adam co-hosts the <a href="http://almamac.ca/">AlmaMac</a>, a weekly radio show. Each week, hosts Adam, Shawn, and Matt talk to a researcher about their work — what inspires, excites, and makes them curious. If you’re curious about physics, biology, and everything in between, strap in for this interview!</p> <p>Check out all of Adam's writing and SciComm work on his<a href="https://fortais.wordpress.com/"> website</a>!</p> <p>If you're interested in science writing/journalism, check out the <a href="http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/journalism/programs/journalism-studies.html?utm_souce=vanity&amp;utm_campaign=projectedfutures">Concordia Science Journalism program</a>, <a href="https://massivesci.com/">Massive Science</a>, and<a href="https://www.theopennotebook.com/"> The Open Notebook</a>.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Why we do a land acknowledgement:</p> <p>— <a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/Guide%20to%20Acknowledging%20First%20Peoples%20&amp;%20Traditional%20Territory" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments at Canadian universities and colleges</a><br> — <a href="https://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017.05.31-Traditional-Territory-Acknowledgement-in-Ont.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments in Ontario</a> <a href="https://nativegov.org/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Guide to Land Acknowledgments</a> by The Native Governance Centre<br> — <a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/indigenous-land-acknowledgement-explained" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Land Acknowledgements, Explained</a> by Delilah Friedler (Teen Vogue)</p> <p>Supporting Indigenous folks (General Resources)</p> <p>— <a href="https://native-land.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An interactive map of territories, languages, and treaties (Native-Land.ca)</a><br> — <a href="https://apihtawikosisan.com/2016/09/beyond-territorial-acknowledgments/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond territorial acknowledgments</a><br> — <a href="http://reseaumtlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ally_email.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Ally Toolkit</a></p> <p>--</p> <p>You can find me (your host, Ive) on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="http://www.instagram.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Insta</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/IveVelikova" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Let's be friends!<br> Any feedback on the show? Let us know on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencesuckspod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScienceSucksPod</p>

Episode thumbnail for 34. Birds are Definitely Glamorous Dinosaurs (w/ Dr. Lisa Buckley)

April 7, 2020

34. Birds are Definitely Glamorous Dinosaurs (w/ Dr. Lisa Buckley)

<p>Dr. Lisa Buckley (<a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/she-her" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">she/her</a>) is part paleontologist, part glamourous bird. Lisa is a vertebrate Palaeontologist and Ichnologist who worked as a Curator &amp; Collections Manager, so she has the tea on what it’s like to work at a museum.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, Lisa is an independent paleontologist, taking on various jobs and science communication initiatives. This includes a lovely, stunning, gorgeous #BirdGlamour!</p> <p>--</p> <p>COVID-19 Resources</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019">World Health Organization</a> guidelines</li> <li>If you're in Ontario, here's your <a href="https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/#q0">COVID-19 guidelines and self-assessment information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.samanthayammine.com/covid19">Science.Sam</a>'s COVID-19 resources</li> </ul> <p>--</p> <p>Why we do a land acknowledgement:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/Guide%20to%20Acknowledging%20First%20Peoples%20&amp;%20Traditional%20Territory" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments at Canadian universities and colleges</a></li> <li><a href="https://ofl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017.05.31-Traditional-Territory-Acknowledgement-in-Ont.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land acknowledgments in Ontario</a> <a href="https://nativegov.org/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Guide to Land Acknowledgments</a> by The Native Governance Centre</li> <li><a href="https://www.teenvogue.com/story/indigenous-land-acknowledgement-explained" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Land Acknowledgements, Explained</a> by Delilah Friedler (Teen Vogue)</li> </ul> <p>Supporting Indigenous folks (General Resources)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://native-land.ca/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An interactive map of territories, languages, and treaties (Native-Land.ca)</a></li> <li><a href="https://apihtawikosisan.com/2016/09/beyond-territorial-acknowledgments/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beyond territorial acknowledgments</a></li> <li><a href="http://reseaumtlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ally_email.pdf" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indigenous Ally Toolkit</a></li> </ul> <p>--</p> <p>You can find me (your host, Ive) on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="http://www.instagram.com/sciencewithive" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Insta</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/IveVelikova" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. Let's be friends!<br> Any feedback on the show? Let us know on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sciencesuckspod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a> at @ScienceSucksPod</p>

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Science is awesome. It’s fascinating, it sparks curiosity, and it’s the reason most of us are alive today.

Sometimes, it sucks... from applying for funding, to spending hours in the lab, to lack of representation in many science fields.

The show is hosted by Ive Velikova, a Master's candidate in science communication at Laurentian University. Each week, we talk about the ins and outs of scientific research and how it impacts our lives.

Welcome to Science Sucks!

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