Episode 12 - Entomology With Meghan Barrett

This week we talk about entomology and BEES! Join us as we discuss #BugsR4Girls a movement on Twitter about showcasing women in entomology and supporting a sweet young bug lover.

Then we read about Maria Sibylla Merian, a wonderful woman who's love of bugs led her to South America, where she published a book of all of her wonderful illustrations.

Next, we interview Meghan Barrett, a passionate and creative scientists who's love of bees has led her to wonderful and interesting places. She talks about fantasy, war, and her motivations to keep going.

Smore Magazine, a science magazine for young girls, is featured next. It is a beautiful magazine filled with great pictures and content to motivate any young girls to see the wonder and beauty of science.

Finally, Cordon talks with Meagan and Sorina from the University of Alberta Women in Chemistry group about their upcoming LOGIC retreat.

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Bugs R 4 Girls
https://academic.oup.com/aesa/article/110/5/439/4103474
https://nerdist.com/bug-girl-publishes-paper-bugsr4girls/

Just a reminder that we're reading from Rachel Ignotofsky's book Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers who changed the world.
https://www.amazon.ca/Women-Science-Fearless-Pioneers-Changed/dp/1607749769

Meghan Barrett
Twitter: @BeeBytes
Facebook: @BarrettsBeeBytes or https://www.facebook.com/BarrettsBeeBytes/
Website: meghan-barrett.com
The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees https://www.amazon.ca/Bees-Your-Backyard-Guide-Americas/dp/0691160775
Entomological Society of America https://www.entsoc.org/

Smore Magazine
Website: smoremagazine.com

LOGIC
University of Alberta Women in Chemistry group
Website www.ualbertawic.ca/logic-retreat/
Registration for LOGIC: https://logic2018.eventbrite.ca
Twitter: @UofAWomeninChem https://twitter.com/UofAWomenInChem
Email: [email protected]