We Love Science
Episodes
Ep 89: Bridging Communication, Art, and Health - The Journey
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we continue interviewing Beth Amato, a public health research communicator and writer at the University of Witwatersrand and Wits Health consor...
Ep 88: Bridging Communication, Art, and Health - The Work
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Beth Amato, a public health research communicator and writer at the University of Witwatersrand and Wits Health consortium in S...
Ep 87: Take a Deep Breath with Aerobiology - The Journey
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion with Janet Price, Chief Science Officer (CSO) at Visium (formerly Lit Thinking), a company dedicated to promoting public he...
Ep 86: Take a Deep Breath with Aerobiology - The Work
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Janet Price, Chief Science Officer (CSO) at Visium (formerly Lit Thinking) a company dedicated to creating room and building he...
Ep 85: The International Academic - The Journey
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with David Calianese on his journey to teaching, research, and academia. David’s interest in biology and helping people...
Ep 84: The International Academic - The Work
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by a fellow Rutgers alumnus, David Calianese. He recently completed a post-doc at Osaka University in Japan and is now starting a ...
Ep 83: DNA is Love - The Journey
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our interview with Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford, the entrepreneurs behind DNA is Love, a unique company that uses science to make cheri...
Ep 82: DNA is Love - The Work
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to have two special guests on our episode today–Dave Latorra and Stephanie Ford, who blend science, entrepreneurship, and keepsake...
Ep 81: The Shared Story of Everything - The Journey
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our interview with Colleen Kelley of Kids Chemical Solutions to learn about her journey into chemistry. Her journey began with a harrowing...
Ep 80: The Shared Story of Everything - The Work
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are interviewing Colleen Kelley, the creator and founder of Kids Chemical Solutions. she started her science education focused company to pro...
Ep 79: Bonus - Genome by Matt Ridley, Book Review
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we do a book review of Matt Ridley's "Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters." The book explores ...
Ep 78: Bonus - Hidden Genius Challenge #2
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we’re back with another round of Hidden Genius! Shekerah puts Fatu in the hot seat with a mystery scientist. The clues start ...
Ep 77: A Bond of Purpose from Academia to Industry - The Journey
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined again by Christine Vazquez, a viral immunologist and Principal Scientist at GSK, to hear about her journey into science. The earliest me...
Ep 76: A Bond of Purpose from Academia to Industry - The Work
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our Academia to Industry series, we sit down with Dr. Christine Vazquez, a viral immunologist and Principal Scientist at GSK, ...
Ep 75: STEM Steps in the Big Apple - The Journey
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. LaTasha Fraser, program manager for the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at New York University (NYU) joins us today to discuss her jou...
Ep 74: STEM Steps in the Big Apple - The Work
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Dr. LaTasha Fraser, program manager for the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) at New York University (NYU), which offers re...
Ep 73: A Force for the Future of MechanoBiology - The Journey
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back today with Ariel Parker, Director of Partnerships and Legacy at the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) to learn about her career...
Ep 72: A Force for the Future of MechanoBiology - The Work
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Ariel Parker, Director of Partnerships and Legacy at the Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB)–a science and technolo...
Ep 71: Entrepreneurship for Scientists - The Journey
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Luis Martinez is back to speak with us about his journey. As a senior venture associate at Capital Factory, a venture capital firm, his love of sc...
Ep 70: Entrepreneurship for Scientists - The Work
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Luis Martinez, a senior venture associate with a background in organic chemistry and entrepreneurship at the venture capita...
Ep 69: BioBus of the Future - The Journey
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Latasha Wright, co-founder and executive scientific officer of BioBus takes us through her career journey, which had some very unexpected twists...
Ep 68: BioBus of the Future - The Work
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking to Latasha Wright, co-founder and executive scientific officer of BioBus, a science non-profit with a mission to support all stu...
Ep 67: Memory and the Human Mind - The Journey
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nikolay Kukushkin an author, neuroscientist and clinical associate professor at NYU shares with us the journey of his career path thus far. Niko grew ...
Ep 66: Memory and the Human Mind - The Work
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest for today is Nikolay Kukushkin, a clinical associate professor and neuroscientist at NYU, and author, who also considers himself a m...
Ep 65: Finding Your Fit: How to Navigate the Transition from Academia to Industry – The Journey
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Chynna Broxton, an analytical developmental scientist at Spark Therapeutics on her journey to this point in her care...
Ep 64: Finding Your Fit: How to Navigate the Transition from Academia to Industry – The Work
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chynna Broxton, an Analytical Development Scientist at Spark Therapeutics, to uncover the realities of working i...
Ep 63: Building Trust with Science Communication - The Journey
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing our conversation with Science Communication expert, Jens Foell, he takes us through the twists and turns that have formed his career journey...
Ep 62: Building Trust with Science Communication - The Work
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a wonderful conversation with Science Communication Expert and bestselling author, Dr. Jens Foell. In 2020, Jens transitioned...
Ep 61: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Journey
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our conversation with Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie, on how her journey led her to a love of organic chemis...
Ep 60: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Work
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a wonderful guest today to start off our interviews for this season of We Love Science–meet Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie. Sh...
Ep 59: The Science Behind Printing Body Parts
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into 3D bioprinting. What is it? What materials and machinery are used? What are the steps needed to go from raw material ce...
Ep 58: Unpacking the Science Behind Everyday Things
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into a world full of stuff. And no, we’re not just talking about your junk drawer! From razors and plastics to glass and ye...
Ep 57: Eye-popping Color - The Genetics and Melanin of it All
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For our first Science Shorty of the season, we are continuing with the exploration of color and biology, but this time no chickens or other fowl. Inst...
Ep 56: Once Upon a Time - Origin Stories
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for season 4! This season we have so many amazing guests and other episodes lined up for our audience. But, before we get into that, let’...
Ep 55: CRISPR Food Science
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 3 finale, We Love Science presents a special episode ALL ABOUT FOOD!! Specifically, we discuss how CRISPR gene editing technology is bei...
Ep 54: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs - Chickens and Turkeys
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The egg color saga continues as Fatu and Shekerah look into how domesticated birds like chickens and turkeys got their egg colors. In the previous epi...
Ep 53: Safety and Ethics in a CRISPR World
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "We Love Science," hosts Shekerah and Fatu delve into the safety and ethical considerations surrounding CRISPR gene editi...
Ep 52: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The Journey
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Richard Summers, a theoretical biologist and emeritus professor at the University of Mississippi, to learn more abou...
Ep 51: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The Work
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of We Love Science, Fatu and Shekerah explore a world that few modern-day scientists have explored, the intersection of science and ph...
Ep 50: Changing Lives by the Million - CRISPR Cures
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We Love Science podcast celebrates our 50th episode with a discussion all about the hopes and progress of CRISPR clinical trials. Before a new drug, t...
Ep 49: Advocating for Science and Research - The Journey
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Dr. Adriana Bankston, founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC to learn more about her career path. Her journ...
Ep 48: Advocating for Science and Research - The Work
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore policy for science with Dr. Adriana Bankston Founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC. As an advocate for science a...
Ep 47: The CRISPR Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fourth installment of the CRISPR Chronicles, show hosts Fatu and Shekerah give a review of sickle cell anemia, the cause and symptoms of the...
Ep 46: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Journey
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our conversation with Jishad Kumar on his journey in science. Jishad remembers his first science wow moment during his childhood when a te...
Ep 45: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Work
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu have a delightful conversation with Jishad Kumar, a theorist and researcher. As a theorist he uses concrete assum...
Ep 44: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s another Science Short, and today Fatu and Shekerah discover how bird eggs get their color–from brown, white, blue, speckled, and everything i...
Ep 43: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Journey
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maria Qadri, CEO of Clearwater Leadership begins the conversation on her journey into entrepreneurship with memories of building things (flat pack...
Ep 42: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Work
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our journey into science entrepreneurship continues! In this episode we speak to Dr. Maria Qadri, founder of Clearwater Leadership which specializes i...
Ep 41: Discovery, Development, and Cures - The CRISPR Saga
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may think that the CRISPR-Cas genome engineering tool was developed from simple human ingenuity. And while its development certainly involved inge...
Ep 40: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Journey
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion with Laura Canil to learn about her journey in becoming a scientific illustrator. Her earliest memories in science didn&apo...
Ep 39: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Work
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Love Science is closing out 2023 with another spectacular interview. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laura Canil, a freelance scientific illustra...
Ep 38: The Secret Behind CRISPR Gene Editing
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have ~6 billion bases of DNA in each cell. But every gene has a specific and unique sequence that serves as a kind of genetic address. Before a...
Ep 37: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Journey
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Shekerah and Fatu continue their discussion with Ijeoma Kola, a public health historian of race and medicine. When she was younger, Ij...
Ep 36: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Work
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The good conversations just keep coming! In this episode we meet Dr. Ijeoma Kola, a historian of public health with an emphasis on race and medicine; ...
Ep 35: How CRISPR Gene Therapy is Bringing Hope to the World
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, approximately 8 million children are born with a serious genetic disorder, and 3 million of them die before the age of 5. This disease bur...
Ep 34: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Journey
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's more from Dr. Cari Skrdla on her journey in becoming a neuroscientist and successful business woman, as we continue season 3. In her yout...
Ep 33: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Work
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Love Science Podcast kicks off season 3 with Dr. Cari Skrdla, a passionate neuroscientist and accomplished businesswoman. As the founder and CEO of...
Ep 32: We Love Birds too!
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are doing some summer reading y’all! In this special book review episode, Fatu and Shekerah learn about birds, from the book Crazy for Birds by M...
Ep 31: Quantum Biology with Clarice Aiello - The Journey
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our conversation with Dr. Clarice Aiello continues! In the beginning, Clarice actually didn’t have a passion for science; she was a big reader and h...
Ep 30: Quantum Biology with Clarice Aiello - The Work
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Clarice Aiello! She is a principal investigator at the quantum biology tech lab at the University of California, Los Angeles. Clarice has a b...
Ep 29: The Accidental Discovery of the Microwave
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what your life would be like if you didn't have access to a microwave oven? And I don't mean cooking over a fire for your camp...
Ep 28: Yogurt-Making DIY Style - A Food Science Short
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fatu and Shekerah are back at it with more fermentation talk . . .but this time in yogurt making! The process of fermentation, as a way to preserve fo...
Ep 27: From Post doc to Assistant Professor - The Journey
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Bartman, Ph.D. didn’t start her science journey in childhood; in fact, she wasn’t even interested in science at all in her youth. It wasn...
Ep 26: From Post doc to Assistant Professor - The Work
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking with the wonderful Caroline Bartman, Ph.D. about her transition from post doctoral fellow at Princeton University to assistant p...
Ep 25: Wine-Making with Yeast - A Food Science Short
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special short episode Shekerah and Fatu continue their deep dive into the food science of yeast—this time exploring how our favorite littl...
Ep 24: From Dyslexia to Nobel Prize Winner! - Hidden Genius Challenge #1
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Challenge is on!! In this episode, we launch “The Hidden Genius,” a new series in which we explore the lives of great scientists and challenge...
Ep 23: The Accidental Discovery of Penicillin
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what penicillin is? Chances are that someone in your family or even your pet has taken this drug. Penicillin is an antibiotic that’s use...
Ep 22: The Science Behind Baking with Yeast - A Food Science Short
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about yeast y’all!! On this special episode short Fatu and Shekerah dive into one of humankind's most favorite microbes. Responsib...
Ep 21: Who Should Art Represent? - The Journey
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chidiebere shares his journey from childhood curiosity to dual success. From a young age, he was driven by his endless curiosity, alw...
Ep 20: Who Should Art Represent? - The Work
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chidiebere Ibe talks about his work as a medical illustrator. He is known for producing vivid depictions of people of color in variou...
Ep 19: The Truth about Food - The Journey
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Julia Olayanju shares her amazing journey so far, describing her bombshell "aha" moment and how her personal circumstances inspired and ...
Ep 18: The Truth about Food - The Work
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Julia Olayanju! She is a scientist, educator and thought-leader driving change in the food industry. Her food passion stems from a desire to expl...
Ep17 : Mentors of Incalculable Worth - Anthology
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first compilation episode featuring mentors as the superstars they are!Music from Pixabay: Background Ambient Corporate C by WinkingFoxMusicVisit ...
Ep 16: Storm Chasing and Forensics - The Journey
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up, Joey was interested in space and weather, basically anything destructive if you ask his family. He was also a big X-Files fan and the show...
Ep 15: Storm Chasing and Forensics - The Work
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Rutgers reunion y’all! In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah reconnect with another Rutgers alum–Joseph Iacona, who is a Scientist in Experi...
Ep 14: Estrogen Heals Both Sexes - The Journey
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the conversation continues, Dr. Duncan talks about her journey to becoming a scientist. Initially, Kelli had her mind fully set on becoming a veter...
Ep 13: Estrogen Heals Both Sexes - The Work
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu jump back into academia to speak with Dr. Kelli Duncan, a neuroscientist and professor of biology at Vassar College...
Ep 12: Immunology and squid
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dr. Sarah McAnulty—she has combined her love of science and entrepreneurial skills to start the educational non-profit, Skype a Scientist! For ...
Ep 11: The Power of a Managing Editor - The Journey
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up Sarah had two subjects that she enjoyed—writing and biology, and while everyone was sure she would become a writer, Sarah had several men...
Ep 10: The Power of a Managing Editor - The Work
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shekerah and Fatu continue their journey into the world of science communications with Dr. Sarah Ellinwood, Managing Editor at BioBuzz and Workforce G...
Ep 9: The Pen is Mightier than the Pipette - The Journey
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our story with Sarah continues this week as she discusses her road to science writing. Initially, Sarah followed her love of animals and began working...
Ep 8: The Pen is Mightier than the Pipette - The Work
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious about becoming a public information officer (PIO)? What exactly are they and what do they do? Well, meet Sarah McQuate, a public infor...
Ep 7: STEMLand Future of Science - The Journey
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our conversation with David, he shares how he came to enjoy working in science and informal education. He reflects on the early influen...
Ep 6: STEMLand Future of Science - The Work
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet David Buckholtz, a program director with STEMLand Science Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to informal science education for stude...
Ep 5: FORE Advocating Change - Part 2
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fat...
Ep 4: FORE Advocating Change - Part 1
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fat...
Ep 3: Ninja Warrior Scientist
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk regeneration! In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah interview Dr. Erin Jimenez, a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
Ep 2: Salt makes Global STEM Champions
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah speak with another amazing STEM professional at The New York Academy to Sciences--Rowena Kuo, Program Manager of Vi...
Ep 1: DIY Science with Adrienne
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please subscribe (free) through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, your favorite podcast app or copy the RSS FeedIn this episode, Fatu and Shekerah are ...