Podcasts by B-Scientists
Listen to the dope chemist Jana Carpenter and geoarchaeologist Jordan Chapman as they discuss current topics in science and Blackness with an occasional special STEM guest! Check out the B-Scientists Citation Archive to see all of our citations from each episode at: https://www.b-sci.org/b-scientists-citation-archive!
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A Wild Journey ft. Luyanda Shabalala from 2022-10-13T03:30
It's all smooth sailings to Austria-right? Check out Jordan's travel episode as he details his travel to Europe and his experience as part of the 2022 Jackson Wild Media Lab. Plus, check out Jor...
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Did You Say Chocolate? from 2022-09-14T02:18:07
You heard right, B-Scientist is back with a new season! After a successful and generous Give828 fundraising event hosted by the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute, we figured we'd let you all ...
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Give8/28 Livestream 2022 from 2022-08-31T05:00
B-Scientists returns! Dr. Shenell Tolson drops in to celebrate Give 8/28 hosted by the Young, Black and Giving Back Institute with Jana and Jordan! Plus, Jana and Jordan give some updates on thi...
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B-Scientists Juneteenth Compilation Episode from 2022-06-19T16:40:34
Jana suggested for our Juneteenth episode that we take a look back at our inspiring guests and how they encourage everyone to B-Scientists!
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/summer-plans/">Summer Plans!</a><small> from 2022-05-18T05:00</small></h5>
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The Price of MATCHing with Dr. Kwadwo ”Kojo” Sarpong from 2022-04-27T01:12:24
On this episode of B-Scientist, Jordan and Jana speak with Vanderbilt Neurosurgery Resident, Dr. Kojo Sarpong. They dive into Kojo's journey from Ghana to the US, the barriers that black and his...
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Dive into Archaeology with NatGeo Explorer Dr. Justin Dunnavant from 2022-04-13T03:30
Jana and Jordan are back with another episode of B-Scientists! Join them as they dig and dive into archaeology with one of the co-founders of the Society of Black Archaeologists and National Geo...
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Pizza...It’s Science! from 2022-03-30T00:00
Jordan and Jana are back to serve up the latest slice of science news and B-SCI updates. They learn about the ways that even moderate drinking may affect brain size and function, the brightness ...
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What Is An F32 Anyway?! Criticisms of the Academic Façade with Adri Cortee from 2022-02-23T00:41:02
Jordan and Jana speak with PhD candidate, Adriana Norris! On this episode of B-Scientist, we come to the conclusion that TikTok's algorithm is trash, how a certain university publication makes a...
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What’s Out There? Using a Critical Lens on Academia with Dr. Gertrude Nonterah from 2022-02-09T00:00
Jordan and Jana explore the highs and lows of academia with special guest, Dr. Gertrude Nonterah, and find out that there may be more to your graduate degree than just academia *gasp* They also ...
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Do Look UP! from 2022-01-26T05:00
Jana and Jordan are back for another year of B-Scientists! In the first episode of 2022, they talk about developments at Deep Mind AI and the Tonga Explosion. Then, they discuss Netflix's film Don'...
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21 Things We Loved and Hated About 2021 from 2021-12-29T01:00
2022 is right around the corner! Why not listen to Jana and Jordan talk about their favorite and not so favorite events of the 2021? Check out the last B-Scientists episode of 202...
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What‘s the Optics? Optical science and more with Dr. Michael J. Williams! from 2021-12-08T02:00
Jana and Jordan interview Dr. Michael J. Williams about his path into optical science and his current professional life! They also talk about his experiences as a Black optical science from Phil...
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Atom-nal Science Updates! from 2021-10-06T00:00
Jordan and Jana discuss what the latest in science news as we roll into the Autumn season, and discover that humans may have been in North America much longer than we realized. Don't forget to B-Sc...
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Science News Update: Potty Training Cows&Mooore from 2021-09-22T07:30
This week on B-Scientist, Jordan and Jana go through what's new in science including potty training cows, hurricane Ida and the impact of climate change, the first all civilian space flight, and...
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Give 8/28 Livestream w/ Dr. Shenell Tolson and Chad Singleton, M.P.H. from 2021-09-01T00:26:18
Jana and Jordan host their second ever livestream for Give 8/28, a fundraiser hosted by the Young, Black, & Giving Back Institute! They are joined by the amazing scientists, Dr. Shenell Tolson a...
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Delta, Climate Change, and NASA-oh my! from 2021-08-18T02:19:59
Jana and Jordan discuss several major science related events from the new dominant Delta variant of Covid, to the IPCC's new climate change report, the Dixie Fire, and give a few updates on B-SC...
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Stars are Stepping Stones w/ Janeya Griffin from 2021-08-04T01:30
Jana and Jordan interview "The Commercializer", Janeya Griffin! Janeya is a woman of many talents who has worked for NASA and is an entrepreneur with her own consulting company. She is currentl...
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Post-Break Updates! from 2021-07-14T04:00
Jana and Jordan return from the Juneteenth Break with science news and updates on B-SCI related activities!
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/pre-juneteenth/">Pre-Juneteenth</a><small> from 2021-06-16T00:05</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p class="font_8">B-SCI will be going on a break from June 19th to July 5th! Jana and Jordan give some break updates, science news, and another grad school rant! </p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/dr-debora-kamin-mukaz-and-blackincardio/">Dr. Debora Kamin Mukaz and BlackInCardio</a><small> from 2021-05-19T01:27:52</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Dr. Debora Kamin Mukaz one of the co-founders of BlackInCardio stops by B-Scientists to talk to Jana and Janay about her research, the importance of representation in science, and her dozens of ...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/semester-wrap-up/">Semester Wrap Up</a><small> from 2021-05-05T00:30</small></h5>
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Developmental Psychology with Dr. Jordan Booker from 2021-04-21T00:30
Dr. Jordan Booker of the University of Missouri stops by B-Scientists to talk to Jana and Jordan about developmental psychology!
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/magnificent-neuroscientists-with-dr-theanne-griffith-and-janay-vacharasin/">Magnificent Neuroscientists with Dr. Theanne Griffith and Janay Vacharasin</a><small> from 2021-04-07T01:30</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Dr. Theanne Griffith, neuroscientist, author of The Magnificent Makers, and Assistant Professor at the University of California Davis, and B-SCI Secretary Janay Vacharasin, stop by B-Scientists ...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/s-t-e-m-ed-by-bri-with-briana-simms/">S.T.E.M.Ed by Bri with Briana Simms</a><small> from 2021-03-10T01:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>On this episode of B-Scientists, the future Dr. Briana Simms, a chemist and founder of S.T.E.M.Ed by Bri (pronounced like "stemed"),stops by and discusses how she tries to inspire junior scholar...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/b-sci-turns-2/">B-SCI Turns 2!</a><small> from 2021-02-24T00:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>The Black Science Coalition and Institute (B-SCI) turned 2 on Feb 20, 2021. Listen as Jana and Jordan discuss the past week of science news and discuss the journey B-SCI has taken and where it m...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/scicomm-and-public-health-with-dr-shenell-tolson/">SciComm and Public Health with Dr. Shenell Tolson</a><small> from 2021-02-10T01:00</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Dr. Shenell Tolsn, B-SCI’s Science Policy Officer stops by the podcast to talk about how she became a scientist, how she does SciCom, iatrophobia-the fear of doctors and medicine, and how she be...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/jumping-into-2021-with-a-big-announcement/">Jumping into 2021 with a BIG Announcement</a><small> from 2021-01-27T05:30</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>B-Scientists returns with Jana and Jordan! They deliver a big announcement-APPAREL IS COMING FEBRURY 1st! They also talk about the 2020 election and the Capitol Riots. Then they share some of th...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/20-things-we-hated-about-2020-and-some-things-we-liked/">20 Things We Hated About 2020 and Some Things We Liked</a><small> from 2020-12-30T15:32:56</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p class="font_8">B-Scientists celebrates the end of 2020 and its 10th episode by looking back at a year full of obstacles and growth. Jana and Jordan discuss their personal favorite downs and ups ...</p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/b-sound/">B-Sound</a><small> from 2020-12-09T01:47:23</small></h5>
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Deconstructing Our Identity from 2020-11-25T01:07:03
Jana and Jordan discuss their personal experiences with being black scientists and some of the issues they've faced as graduate students.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/scientists-who-lift-with-dr-dominique-stephens/">Scientists Who Lift with Dr. Dominique Stephens</a><small> from 2020-11-11T00:45:58</small></h5>
<p class="card-text"><p>Dr. Dominique Stephens founder of Scientists Who Lift stops by B-Scientists for an inspiring interview detailing his life as both a scientists and competitive lifter! </p>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/gender-the-body-and-fieldwork-symposium-livestream/">Gender, the Body, and Fieldwork Symposium Livestream</a><small> from 2020-10-17T17:48:44</small></h5>
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/conspiracy-theories-rec-aug-12-2019/">Conspiracy Theories (Rec. Aug 12, 2019)</a><small> from 2020-10-06T23:00</small></h5>
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Society and Tech (Recorded Jan. 2020) from 2020-09-29T21:00
Spoiler Alert! Jana and Jordan discuss how technology influences society through a review of Netflix's Black Mirror.
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<h5 class="card-title"><a href="/podcast/b-scientists/wakanda-forever-recorded-aug-29-2020/">Wakanda Forever (Recorded Aug. 29, 2020)</a><small> from 2020-09-23T01:20:43</small></h5>
<p class="card-text">Jana Carpenter and Jordan Chapman welcome you to B-Scientists! In this episode they discuss how they became interested in science and share their experiences.
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Back in the Game! (Recorded Aug. 1, 2020). from 2020-09-15T20:00
Jana and Jordan catch up for the first time since before the pandemic.
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EP 1: Welcome to B-Scientists! (Recorded August 2019) from 2020-09-08T04:00
Welcome to B-Scientists! Co-host Jana Carpenter and Jordan Chapman introduce themselves, how they were introduced to science, and their experiences along the way!
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