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"Don't get burnt out with your PhD, it gets better!" - Aara Patel

IndiaBiospeaks - April 30, 2024 04:13 - 15 minutes
A podcast series by IndiaBioscience. IndiaBioscience, is an organisation, which fills a unique niche in the ecosystem of life sciences in India. We function as a catalyst to promote changes that affect the culture and practice of science in India - through engagement with academia, government and...

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S5E23 A Rosetta Stone for DAGs and SEM

Quantitude - April 30, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this week's episode Greg and Patrick talk about both structural equation modeling and directed acyclic graphs, or DAGs, where they are similar and where they are different, and try to provide a Rosetta Stone for translating back and forth between the two. Along the way they also discuss pop, ...

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Building With Anatomy in Clay® A "Game Changer" At Emporia High School

Anatomy in Clay® Learning System Podcast - April 29, 2024 19:37 - 32 minutes
Erica Huggard is a veteran educator with 18 years of experience who teaches at Emporia High School in Emporia, Kansas. Erica holds a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction and additional 36 graduate hours in science. Erica is a lifelong learner, leader in the profession, collabora...

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Harvest rates and season dates | Wild Turkey Science #264

Natural Resources University - April 29, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Adam Butler, Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, joins us to discuss the turkey trends seen across Mississippi and the Southeast, what may or may not be influencing these cyclical patterns of productivity, and a general rule of thumb fo...

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Teaching Anatomy to the "Driven" Students at The Middle College of UNCG

Anatomy in Clay® Learning System Podcast - April 24, 2024 15:27 - 37 minutes
Deanna Wynn is a Biology and Earth/Environmental Science teacher at The Middle College at UNCG in Greensboro High Point, N.C. Now in her 21st year as an educator she has taught science to students ranging from sixth to twelfth grade. A graduate of Bennett College with a degree in Biology and a ma...

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What is the Mars Perseverance Rover Doing Now?

Superheroes of Science - April 24, 2024 15:23 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Briony Horgan, Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, is working to determine whether we are alone in the Universe, or if life once existed on other planets such as Mars. She explains what the Perseverance Rover is doing on Mars, (like looking for ancient microbial life!...

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Status of Needle Blight in the South | Timber University #263

Natural Resources University - April 24, 2024 11:01 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Over the past few years, brownspot needle blight and an assemblage of other problematic pathogenic species have garnered increasing concern in pine systems across the South. Join us as we discuss these along with current research efforts centered on this problem with Dr. John Riggins, Mississipp...

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Eastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 2 | Small Game University #262

Natural Resources University - April 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Bobwhite Translocation to Pennsylvania:   https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Hunting/Documents/Letterkenny%20Army%20Depot%20Bobwhite%20Quail%20Focus%20Area%20Management%20Plan.pdf https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/outdoors/2024/02/28/where-do-northern-bobwhite-quail-live-in-pennsylvania-gam...

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Chronic Wasting Disease | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #261

Natural Resources University - April 23, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
A recently published note in the journal Neurobiology describing potential human transmission of chronic wasting disease is getting quite a bit of attention. Join us as we discuss the recent publication, chronic wasting disease, and steps you can take to try to limit the spread of this important...

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S5E22 Survival Analysis in the Social Sciences: It's About Time

Quantitude - April 23, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this week's episode Patrick and Greg explore the incredibly cool topic of survival analysis, which is a set of techniques that allows for powerful tests of predictors of the amount of time to experiencing an event; yet these models are not often used in many areas of study. Along the way they...

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Do dominant gobblers dominate breeding? | Wild Turkey Science #260

Natural Resources University - April 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Dr. Alan Krakauer joins us to dive into his research on turkey kin selection and breakdown the many strategies gobblers use to pass on genes.   Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turkey Donation Fund    Resources: Krakauer, A. H. (2005). Kin selection an...

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102 | Armenian Viper Conservation

Snake Talk - April 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour
Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Jeff Ettling to talk about the conservation of Armenian Vipers. They start with a discussion of vipers from the region and how there is relatively high diversity and endemism in this part of West Asia. They discuss aspects of Armenian Viper research including spati...

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Armenian Viper Conservation

Snake Talk - April 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour
Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Jeff Ettling to talk about the conservation of Armenian Vipers. They start with a discussion of vipers from the region and how there is relatively high diversity and endemism in this part of West Asia. They discuss aspects of Armenian Viper research including spati...

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106. Conservation Dogs, Spotted Lanternflies, and Horrifying Elevators w/ Melissa McCue-McGrath

Planthropology - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
Ever find yourself marveling at the uncanny connection you share with your furry best friend? Our latest podcast episode takes us on an expedition into the heart of human-canine relationships, with Melissa McCue-McGrath, a true trailblazer in dog training and conservation, leading the way. Celeb...

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Trees are for Fish | Fish University #259

Natural Resources University - April 17, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Anglers know that many fish species depend on the structure that trees provide. Habitat, such as standing timber, blow downs, snags, and cypress trees are popular places to fish in lakes and streams. But what about when the river leaves the riverbed and enters the bottomland forest? It turns out...

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Buck Food Plot Use During the Hunting Season | Deer University #258

Natural Resources University - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
In this episode we visit with Dr. Natasha Ellison to review her findings relative to buck use of food plots during the hunting season.  How often are bucks visiting food plots pre-rut, peak-rut, and post-rut?  When are bucks spending more time on food plots?  How does hunting pressure affect the...

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Do turkeys lek and does it matter? | Wild Turkey Science #257

Natural Resources University - April 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Dr. Dwayne Elmore, Director of the Game Bird Program at Tall Timbers Research Station, joins us to breakdown the reproductive ecology and behavior of wild turkeys, how and why they lek, and if this impacts spring hunting. Donate to wild turkey research: UF Turkey Donation Fund , Auburn Turke...

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Pulling the Covers Off Buck Beds | Deer University #256

Natural Resources University - April 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
In this episode we visit with Luke Resop to discuss buck beds and bedding areas.  How often are they bedding?  What’s their affinity to certain bedding areas?  What’s the circuit time for returning to a bedding area?  Day beds and night beds are all discussed.  We also introduce our newest membe...

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Understanding Buck Movement (Part 2) | Deer University #255

Natural Resources University - April 11, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
The latest Extension publication from the MSU Deer Lab is “Understanding Buck Movement: How, When, and Why Bucks Navigate the Landscape” is now available for viewing and download.  You can find the publication here: https://www.msudeer.msstate.edu/results.php?q=deer%20movement In Part 2, St...

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Eastern Fire Science with Kevin Robertson and Morgan Varner of Tall Timbers, Part 1 | Small Game University #254

Natural Resources University - April 10, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
New EPA Standards https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-finalizes-stronger-standards-harmful-soot-pollution-significantly-increasing#:~:text=By%20strengthening%20the%20annual%20health,to%204%2C500%20premature%20deaths%20and  Tall Timbers Fire Research  https://talltimbers.org/research-at-...

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Ogallala Aquifer: Status, concerns, and implications for wildlife | Fins, Fur, & Feathers #253

Natural Resources University - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
The Ogallala Aquifer is found underground in parts of 8 states. This vital resource provides groundwater for agricultural producers, wildlife, and citizens in these states. Water use practices have led to declines in the aquifer and recent trends in water use have led to depletion in water level...

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Fins, Fur, & Feathers - Ogallala Aquifer: Status, concerns, and implications for wildlife | #253

Natural Resources University - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
The Ogallala Aquifer is found underground in parts of 8 states. This vital resource provides groundwater for agricultural producers, wildlife, and citizens in these states. Water use practices have led to declines in the aquifer and recent trends in water use have led to depletion in water level...

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Standardization of Colon Resection for Cancer: An Overview of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6

Speaking of SurgOnc - April 09, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Rick Greene, MD, discusses with Anthony Villano, MD, a review the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Standard 5.6, which pertains to curative intent colon resections performed for cancer. Dr. Villano is author of "Standardization of Colon Resection for Cancer: An Overview of the A...

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S5E21 Multilevel Factor Analysis: But What Do The Factors Mean?!

Quantitude - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 181 ratings
In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick talk about the challenges of combining confirmatory factor analysis and multilevel data, and the underappreciated but absolutely critical role that theory plays in choosing the proper model for your constructs. Along the way they also discuss learning in ...

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Wild Turkey Science - We got bug problems | #252

Natural Resources University - April 08, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Marcus and Will sit down under one roof to review the available literature on declining insect populations. They pull from studies across the globe to discuss the implications of insect declines on terrestrial, ground-nesting birds and how we can help mitigate these effects for the wild turkey. ...

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101 | A History of Snakebite Treatments

Snake Talk - April 05, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes
Dr. Jenkins sits down with Bob Ashley of the Chiricahua Desert Museum to discuss his recent book titled A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments: Bad Medicine, Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. They talk about Bob’s collection of snake bite kits and the experiences that led up to the ...

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101 | A History of Snakebite Treatment

Snake Talk - April 05, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes
Dr. Jenkins sits down with Bob Ashley of the Chiricahua Desert Museum to discuss his recent book titled A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatment: Bad Medicine, Snake Oils, Potions, Elixirs and Kits. They talk about Bob’s collection of snake bite kits and the experiences that led up to the i...

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Season Finale: On the Fence with Jec and Maddy

Best Horse Practices Podcast - April 04, 2024 18:50 - 21 minutes
We love to hear from listeners and contacting us is easy here.  We offer these shows for free. If you think it’s worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it. This is Episode 27 of Season 4. In it, Jec and I have a fun On the Fence conversation in which we talk some abou...

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AI Bias and Ethical Concerns

Superheroes of Science - April 04, 2024 14:44 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Dr. Lindsay Weinberg is a clinical assistant professor in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University, and the Director of the Tech Justice Lab. Her research and teaching are at the intersection of science and technology studies, media studies, and feminist studies, with an emphasis o...

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Revisiting Negative Reinforcement with Ken Ramirez

Zoo Logic - April 04, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratings
On a recent visit to a zoological facility, their senior animal manager asked about my current views on the use of negative reinforcement given past treatment of the subject in my book ZOOmility going back to the mid 2000's, when I largely discouraged trainers from using the training tool. So we...

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