Research This - Episodes

In Episode 3 we chat with Kennedy McCullough, learn about the neurological behind-the-scenes with young folks who are exposed to early life trauma and adversity, experimental approaches to studying fear in mice, and wax philosophical on the burgeoning COVID-19 epidemic.

Quotes and topics below:

• "You can turn on cells by shooting lasers at them now!"
• "Part of science is a series of anti-climax to expectations, back to anti-climax" ;)
• "How can neuroscience inform judicial decision-making?"

In Episode 2 we chat with Scott White, learn about his experience filing for patents and getting involved with the entrepreneurial side of science while at university, the value of cross-disciplinary collaboration, ricin testing and his recent foray into data science. 

Highlights:

• Getting negative results isn't necessarily a failure
• The appropriate number of times to take a Thermodynamics course
• Polymer substrates for cochlear implants 
• How much DNA you need to order to qualify for free shipping

In Episode 1 we chat with Jay Shah, learn about his ardor for cake, fascination with Moon rocks, some cutting-edge rock magnetism measuring techniques and more!

Highlights:

• The Magnetic History of Sample 14307116
• How to use Moon Rocks to Understand the Future
• "Briefly, Vaguely, Poorly"
• "Hey, that looks like a pretty cool rock!"
• "Is pizza cake?"