Science Wise

About Science Wise

Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs are two renowned scientists on a mission to make the world of science more welcoming by learning from the experiences of scientists who came before us. Get ready to be inspired as they delve into the personal journeys of scientists who share with them the highs and lows that helped shape their careers. Enjoy motivating discussions filled with invaluable takeaways to guide you on your personal journey. Listening will feel like confiding in your wisest auntie, who just happens to be a badass scientist. ABOUT THE HOSTS: Emilia Huerta-Sanchez is an Associate Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Brown University. Rori Rohlfs is an Associate Professor of Data Science at the University of Oregon.

Publisher

Rori Rohlfs

Category

education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Oct 2023

Latest episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jun 2025

   Season Two Wrap-Up: Your questions, bold answers

   Drs. Rori Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez answer listener questions with insights from Dr. Joann Trejo, Dr. Lisa White, and Dr. Maria Orive, exploring thriving in science, navigating stereotypes, and building resilience in this interview episode.

2. 

   27 May 2025

   How to Survive Science When You Can’t Know Everything

   Dr. Anne Stone advises Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs on navigating scientific uncertainty, resolving research disagreements, and strategically balancing interests with opportunities in this interview episode.

3. 

   20 May 2025

   Integrating Genetics and Anthropology with Dr. Anne Stone

   DESCRIPTION: Dr. Anne Stone joins Emilia and Rori for an in-person conversation, sharing her journey into the world of ancient DNA and human evolution. Dr. Anne, a Regents Professor at Arizona State University, shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career studying ancient DNA and human evolution. Dr. Stone reflects on her early life, time studying in Germany, and education at Penn State. She talks about her research on ancient diseases like tuberculosis, her work in forensic genetics, and the challenges she faced along the way. EPISODE CHAPTERS: 02:10 – Early life and family 05:57 – Academic path and early interests 09:40 – Grad school and first research projects 17:05 – Starting her career 18:18 – Research ideas and teamwork 19:40 – Challenges with ancient DNA 20:21 – Becoming a professor 23:08 – Studying tuberculosis 29:14 – Forensic genetics work 33:20 – Final thoughts and future plans CREDITS: This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Sound Engineering, Keagan Stromberg. Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. The hosts of Science Wise are Emilia Huerta-Sanchez and Rori Rohlfs. This is a Diferente Creative production.

Who has been a guest on Science Wise

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joann Trejo
• Lisa White
• Maria Orive
• Dr Anne Stone
• Alejandra Medina Rivera

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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