From getting stranded in the middle of the desert and walking two days to the nearest town, to burning the soles of his shoes on two-week old lava, Chris Spencer
Perrot was never a hiker – she preferred to stay indoors thank you very much. It was much to her parents surprise (and hers!), when she discovered she loves geology.
Get in-depth with Dr. Tiegan Hobbs on all things earthquakes! Listen in as we talk about the many (many!) cool projects Hobbs has on the go that take her from
Learn how geology is everywhere with Joana Rodrigues! In this episode we talk to Joana Rodrigues, a Portuguese UNESCO expert in geoheritage and geoscience communication. Joana shares her journey from teaching to working in geoparks, where she engages diverse audiences in understanding geodiversity, the non-living elements of nature like rocks, soils, and geological processes. She discusses her PhD research on improving science communication in geoparks, highlighting the need for strategic, audience-focused, and emotionally engaging approaches. Joana emphasizes that geology is deeply connected to everyday life, from food and water to natural hazards, and advocates for shifting public perception to see geoscience as essential for sustainability and environmental solutions.
In this episode, Mark Priddle, P.Geo., shares insights from his career in environmental geoscience, reflecting on both the challenges and highlights along the way. He offers practical advice for students
Join us as we explore an exciting new topic for our podcast — planetary science! From Martian landscapes to icy plumes on distant moons, Dr. Tanya Harrison explains how cameras