What Do Scientists Do?

By: SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University
  • Summary

  • "What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more!

    This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.

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Episodes
  • Shark Tales: with Shark Scientist Baylie Fadool
    Jan 29 2025

    Welcome back to season four of What Do Scientists Do? 🔬

    Shark scientist Baylie Fadool (she/her) chats with us about swimming with hammerheads, sun tanning sharks, and if megalodon is still out there swimming in the ocean. 🦈

    Want to keep learning or bring this episode into your classroom? Our shark coding extension activity will be available Friday, January 31st, on our website. Learners can apply what they learned about sharks to develop a Scratch game and explore basic block coding. 🧑‍💻

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, Bluesky, or X for more information and science fun.

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    10 mins
  • Coastal conservation: Diving into ocean conservation with Lindsee Clark
    Jul 2 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation about conservation.

    In this episode, join Mab as they interview Lindsee Clark, an ocean conservationist! We chat about ocean conservation, measuring marine populations, and using DNA to track invasive species.

    Grab your snorkel mask, and dive in to this month's episode!

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

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    32 mins
  • Amazed by ants: Bugging out with Dr. Aaron Fairweather
    Apr 3 2024

    🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜

    In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by the wicked smart myrmecologist Dr. Aaron Fairweather (they/them) as we dig deep into the world of bugs, insects, and the intricate lives of ants. Listen in as we chat about ant daycares, how beetles are named, and uncover the secrets behind how ants farm and their long history as the original pesticide experts. 🌿🧑‍🌾 Do you know what a Dracula ant is? Listen in to find out! 🧛🏽‍♂️

    So grab your magnifying glass, find a butterfly net, and get ready to journey into the world of ants and beyond! ✨

    This podcast is available to listen to with captions on SuperNOVA's YouTube.

    SuperNOVA at Dalhousie is a non-profit organization based out of Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, dedicated to low-barrier Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. Check us out on our website, Instagram, or X (previously Twitter) for more information and science fun.

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    32 mins

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