Welcome to Science Wise! In this episode Emilia and Rori share their personal science journeys, and what you can expect to get out of this podcast. They also emphasize the value of mentorship, sharing wisdom and experiences to aid others in navigating their own career paths, kinda like having science godmothers.

Science Wise is a podcast designed to inspire and guide people embarking on a science career. Hosted by Emilia Huerta Sanchez, Associate Professor of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology at Brown University, and Rori Rohlfs, Associate Professor of Data Science at the University of Oregon, this podcast seeks to amplify the contributions of women in science.

00:00 Introduction to Science Wise

00:11 Meet the Hosts: Emilia and Rori

00:21 The Mission of Science Wise

01:11 Rori's Science Journey

02:47 Emilia's Science Journey

03:57 Why Science Wise was Created

04:56 The Importance of Women's Experiences in Science

05:35 The Challenges Faced by Women in Science

08:23 The Need for a Science Hotline

14:01 The Power of Small Interactions

16:05 What to Expect from Science Wise

16:51 How to Support Science Wise

17:16 Closing Remarks

This episode is produced and edited by Maribel Quezada Smith. Sound Engineering by Keagan Stromberg. Production Coordinator, Marissa Alcantar. A Diferente Creative production.