We're back! Sorry for yet another long break, but I had a lot of work to do to prepare for my PhD Preliminary exams. In this episode we'll explain what those are and why they deserved all of my attention ..read more

In this short episode we talk about Caitlin's job at the Morton Arboretum. She tells us what it's like to be a science communication intern in one of the best Arboretum's in the nation. We also talk about our survey results and prepare for the one year anniversary of Bugs&Stuff. We talk about the future plans for our podcast and what direction it's now moving in now that we are no longer in graduate school. As always, contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns (bugsandstuffpodcast@gmail.com, @bugsandstuffpod, etc.). And check out our blog at bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com for more ..read more

In this episode we talk about our favorite thing: outreach! Specifically, we're talking about The Junior Academy of the Global STEM Alliance. This is a super cool program that connects students from across the world to complete challenges that solve real world problems! Cari will talk about her experience as a mentor and all of the things she loves about the program. Then we'll move on to interview an actual student who loves the Junior Academy and has done a lot of amazing things! If you feel empowered to join as a student or a mentor and want to know a more, check out their website http://th ..read more

Welcome to part 1! This is a really big, but really awesome double feature! Join us on this journey where we talk to others in the field of science. In part 1 one talk to Greg, Julie, and Nicole! All started college in a field of science, but some work in new fields now! We'll let them tell you about their own experiences though. But before you enjoy it, please take a second to take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2BK9TJH We appreciate you! We hope you enjoy these interviews as much as we did ..read more

Welcome to part 2! This is a really big, but really awesome double feature! Join us on this journey where we talk to others in the field of science. In part 2 one talk to Shannon MF Pelini, our fearless lab leader! She's talking to us about her experience in academia, but she's also giving us AWESOME advice that we think is applicable to everyone. Don't forget to take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2BK9TJH We appreciate you! We hope you enjoy this interview as much as we did ..read more

In this episode we talk with Dr. Aaron Dossey about the company he started to sell bug related food products: All things bugs LLC! We tried the cricket powder and we really loved it! Recipe coming soon on bugsandstuffpod.wordpress.com. If you enjoy listening to us, please rate us, like us, comment on our tracks, send us emails, or however else you want to show your love! Thanks for listening ..read more

We're back with tragic news! The government has decided to remove the American Burying Beetle from the endangered species list, thus revoking its protection! The American Burying Beetle has reportedly made a comeback, but is still projected for extinction. Does one species of beetle lost matter? Should we fight for it? How many other have shared this fate? Listen to gain insight on these questions and more ..read more

This week we're talking about Fatal Invention by Dorothy Roberts. It's a book all about how science has been perpetuating race as a biological construct when it is actually a social construct. This book is one Caitlin and I picked up to help educate ourselves on the struggle that Black people in America face every single day. But this book also talks a bit about Latinx and Indigenous people as well. We are still learning, so please reach out to us if we said anything incorrectly in this episode, we would like to take responsibility for that. Thank you for listening and we hope you take a momen ..read more

Bug&Stuff Book Club! Number 4! This month we're talking about The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. We really enjoyed this relaxing and lovely book. We hope you do too ..read more

Welcome to book number 3 in the Bugs&Stuff book club series! We're reading If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? By Alan Alda. I fangirl a lot about Alan Alda, Caitlin applies this book to her job, and all in all it's just a really great book ..read more