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Welcome to 'Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers,' we are here to introduce you to some professionals that have interesting and diverse careers and the journey they took to get there. These plant professionals do everything from teaching people about the natural world, unlocking the secrets of DNA, and traveling the world to save unique species. Explore the journey, by listening to the episode that matches your interest, or mirrors your journey towards a STEM career.
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As a plant breeder, Kim Shearer bridges the worlds of nurseries, nonprofits, and academia as she works to bring Chicago-hardy, beautiful woody plants to market.
From draft to print, Bennett Young discusses the scientific and intricate world of publication.
Kathleen Kennedy describes the difference between policy and law, the importance of math, and how she pursued her Law and Policy degrees. She also highlights the value that local government provides in protecting the environment.
Ronda Hamm, If/Then Women in STEM ambassador, discusses the real-world science that she has used throughout her career, and how she makes decisions about her profession.
Jeremy Poirier does a deep dive into the importance of sustainable forestry for wildlife and livelihoods.
Susan Jacobson talks about all things landscape architecture including the installation of The Arboretum's newest project the Centennial Grand Garden.
Tanisha Williams discusses the ins and outs of a career in academia, the importance of representation, and how plants can connect us to people and places. In addition to her research, Tanisha is one of the recognized founders of Black Botanist Week, and a contributing author to a "Plant Love Story" about her grandmother and the African Violet.
Colette Copic discusses the benefits of trees and how communities can promote urban greening. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [Grant #: ARPML-250622-OMLS-22]. www.imls.gov
Jazmin Albarran highlights the diverse and unique industries with career opportunities in horticulture and plant science.
Matt Lobdell, curator of living collections at The Morton Arboretum, highlights his interesting career path from anthropology to curating one of the largest collections of trees in North America. His sense of adventure serves him well as he travels to remote locations around the world to find rare or endangered trees for this outdoor living tree museum. Bonus Content: Matt Lobdell's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: bigleaf magnolia Classroom Activity: S2 E9- Lesson Plan Explore Lobdell's Photo Profile SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Julie Travaglini, education program director at the Allegheny Land Trust, talks about how she found a career that balances her passion for education and the outdoors. From inspiring kids to certifying her backyard as a wildlife habitat, Travaglini connects nature and plants with people on a daily basis. Travaglini highlights how technologies such as iNaturalist can help connect students to the natural world. Bonus Content: Julie Travaglini's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Jewelweed Classroom Activity: S2 E8 Explore Travaglini's 's Photo Profile Learn more about the Audubon's Certified Backyard Habitat Program and other wildlife certification programs Northern Illinois Tree Selector Venomous by Christie Wilcox Encyclopedia of Life Information about abandoned mine drainage at an Allegheny Land Trust site Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators webinars Webinar featuring Travagliniand her hydroponic project iNaturalist SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Anna Ball, president and CEO of Ball Horticultural Company, discusses how leadership, business, and STEM can combine to make an exciting and vibrant career. Ball leads diverse teams to ensure that Ball Horticultural Company makes the world a more beautiful place by developing and selling disease and fungal-resistant plants. Bonus Content: Anna Ball's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Peonies Classroom Activity: S2 E7 Explore Ball's Photo Profile Find out your 'plant power' through Bloom! Read about the scientific benefits of trees Check out a horticulturist in a Canopy Career Chronicle Bringing back impatiens in GrowerTalks Learn about selective breeding and genetic modification SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Matt Candeias, PhD candidate at the University of Illinois and creator of In Defense of Plants, describes his career and the importance of communication. Through his own research and studies and the creation of the extremely successful podcast In Defense of Plants, Candeias uses communication to address complex topics in an accessible way. Bonus Content: Matt Candeias's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Orchidaceae family Classroom Activity: S2 E5- Explore Candeias's Photo Profile Read the In Defense of Plants blog Check out the In Defense of Plants podcast Listen to an episode of In Defense of Plants in which Jessica Turner-Skoff was a guest SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Kevin McIntyre, climber arborist at The Morton Arboretum, dives into the importance of risk-assessment in a STEM career. From evaluating the safety of the trees he is about to climb to thoughtfully selecting the next step in his career, McIntyre assesses situations every day. Bonus Content: Kevin McIntyre's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Eastern redbud Classroom Activity: S2 E6- Lesson Plan to be added.docx Becoming a certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture How to plant a tree The Plant Clinic at The Morton Arboretum Explore McIntyre's Photo Profile SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Dr. Nicole Cavender, Vice President of Science and Conservation and Sue Wagner, Former Vice President of Education and Information at The Morton Arboretum (Current President and CEO of Huntsville Botanical Garden) describe how their careers in STEM require long-term planning and vision. Learn how each of these leaders assess opportunities and situations and how they use vision to grow and develop this tree-focused museum. Bonus Content: Nicole Cavender's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: tulip tree Sue Wagner's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: lavender Information about Troll Hunt Explore Nicole's Photo Profile Explore Sue's Photo Profile SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Marvin Lo, Research Assistant at The Morton Arboretum, discusses how the early stages of his career have required versatility. As a research assistant, Lo demonstrates versatility as he works with lots of different people and spends time in the field, in the lab, and in the office. Bonus Content: Marvin Lo's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Buce plants Explore Marvin's Photo Profile Learn more about how Marvin propagates plants and tissue culture Check out these career chronicles that feature jobs similar to Lo's: Research Assistant and Arboriculture Scientist Check out The Morton Arboretum's collaboration with NASA: Article from NASA's website Video SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
Dr. Chris Martine, David Burpee Professor of Plant Genetics and Research at Bucknell University, discusses how he incorporates innovation into his career. From discovering and naming plants, to communicating about plants in creative ways, Martine finds ways to push the boundaries of what we know and how we think about plants. Bonus Content: Chris Martine's Profile and Favorite Plant Profiles: Australian blood bone tomato and the Dungowan bush tomato Explore Chris's Photo Profile Plants are Cool, too! youtube series Press Release about Chris' work SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
In this episode of Planted, Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Tree Conservation Ecologist at The Morton Arboretum, discusses how she collaborates with individuals and institutions all over the world to work towards saving the Quercus brandegeei from extinction. Bonus Content: Silvia Alvarez-Clare's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: The Kapok tree Explore Silvia's Photo Profile Classroom Activity: S2 E1 - Lesson Plan Check out these career chronicles that feature jobs similar to Silvia's: Conservation Leader and Conservation Advocate Check out the group 500 Women Scientists Learn more about the importance of biodiversity through this radio segment SHARE: Please tell us what you think. After you have listened to one (or several) episodes, we welcome your feedback.
What opportunity is next on the horizon? Listen on this episode of Planted as Audrey Denvir describes her decision-making process to take the next step in her career. Although her career has taken many forms, from wanting to be pop-star to working in Mexico and Latin America with an emphasis on sustainable forestry, Denvir shares her unique perspective on what lies next. Bonus Content: Audrey Denvir's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Chicalaba Classroom Activity: S1 E8- Classroom Activity- Avocados and Deforestation.docx Learn more about Audrey's career in this photo profile and in this article from Curbed Chicago Can a toddler really play Chopin? In this episode Audrey discusses how she is learning piano as a hobby, but was proud of her ability to play this Chopin piece Audrey discusses both the forestry programs she attended (Yale School of Forestry) and will attend in fall 2018 at The University of Texas (Austin) Article about the demand for avocados and impact on the forest of Mexico University of Minnesota's article on the illegal deforestation in Mexico as the demand for avocados grows
So you've done all the work and gained all the necessary skills, but how do you know you've arrived in your dream job in STEM and plant science? In this episode of Planted, Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler share tips and advice for reaching the sweet spot in their careers and taking risks to end up exactly with the career they wanted. Bonus Content: Tricia Bethke's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: Shagbark Hickory Dr. Jennifer Chandler's Profile and Favorite Plant Profile: American Ginseng Classroom Activity: S1 E7 - Classroom Activity- Developing an Action Plan Spotted Lanternfly.docx Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Chandler in this Photo Profile Dig Deeper into the invasive forest pests, specifically highlighting the Spotted Lantern Fly Video from the University of Maryland Extension about the Spotted Lantern Fly PSA about the Spotted Lantern Fly from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture For more information on invasive pests- meet VIN VASIVE
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