Science Wise

Season Two Wrap-Up: Your questions, bold answers

DESCRIPTION:  Wrapping up Season 2, Drs. Rori Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez return with a special twist: this episode is driven by your questions—and answered by the

How to Survive Science When You Can’t Know Everything

Emilia and Rori sit in-studio with Dr. Anne Stone to discuss how scientists can succeed without having all the answers. They share three big takeaways—from handling disag

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 Rege

How to Seek Knowledge and Adventure In Science Work

Rori and Emilia discuss key lessons from their conversation with Dr. Dawn Wright, an accomplished oceanographer known for her remarkable achievements and approachable dem

Charting New Territories with Oceanographer Dr. Dawn Wright

Emilia and Rori chat with Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of Esri and former faculty at Oregon State University, about her incredible journey in marine geology. Dr. Wrig

How to challenge harassment and set firm boundaries

Note: This episode includes discussions on sexual harassment. Join Rori and Emilia as they discuss key insights from their interview with Dr. Pilar Ossorio. They focus o

Leading Change with Resilience with Dr. Pilar Ossorio

Note: This episode includes discussions on sexual harassment. Hosts Rori and Emilia talk with Dr. Pilar Ossorio, a University of Wisconsin Madison law professor, to dive

How to Manage Service Without Sacrificing Research

Emilia & Rori reflect on Dr. Wakimoto’s journey—from science fairs to academic service—discussing the impact of first authorship, challenges for first-gen students, and t

Cultivating Curiosity with Dr. Barbara Wakimoto

Rori and Emilia chat with Dr. Barbara Wakimoto, geneticist, and Professor Emerita at the University of Washington. Dr. Wakimoto shares her journey from growing up on an A

How to Build Strength and Community in STEM

Listen in as the hosts explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen, a trailblazing gay two-spirit computational chemist, whose career spans from the post-Stone

From Childhood Curiosity to Bioinformatics Breakthroughs with Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen

Hosts Rory Rohlfs and Emilia Huerta-Sanchez chat with Dr. Mary Jo Ondrechen, a leading computational chemist known for her work on predicting protein functions and design

How to Steer Your Career with the Help of Mentors

Emilia and Rory discuss Dr. Joann Trejo's inspiring journey from fixing bikes in Stockton to becoming a UC Berkeley professor. They explore the pivotal role of mentorship

Scrappy science: From patching bike tires to cell signaling with Dr Joann Trejo

Emilia and Rori chat with Dr. Joann Trejo, a daughter of Mexican migrant farm workers who blossomed into a respected pharmacology professor at UC San Diego. Dr. Trejo sha

How to turn field [mis]adventures into life lessons

Emilia and Rori share the biggest lessons gained from their conversation with Dr. Lisa White, such as learning to filter advice and prioritizing student well-being and sa

Unearthing Scientific Change with Dr. Lisa White

Rori and Emilia speak with Dr. Lisa White, a multidisciplinary scientist in paleontology, oceanography, and geology about her inspiring journey from growing up in diverse

How to Lead with Purpose & Empathy

Rori and Emilia hash out their interview with Dr. Maria Orive, highlighting the invaluable lessons learned from her experiences. Like the struggle for work/life balance,

Leveraging personal experience to reimagine academic culture with Dr. Maria Orive

Emilia and Rori speak with Dr. Maria Orive from the University of Kansas, who shares her journey as a Cuban American who became a renowned population geneticist. She disc

LIVE Episode - Creating a Feminist Scientific Institute with the faculty of LIIGH

In this special live recording of Science Wise, hosts Rori and Emilia sit-down in Juriquilla, Mexico with the founding faculty of LIIGH (Laboratorio Internacional de Inve

Season wrap-up: Putting lessons into practice

Rori and Emilia reflect on conversations they had with their brilliant guests this season, such as the invaluable lessons learned from their experiences, and the personal

How to be bold and gracefully assertive

Emilia and Rori reflect on their insightful conversation with Dr. Fatimah Jackson, her admirable balance of family and career, her resilience in facing challenges, and he