The Global Women in Herpetology Project culminated in the book, Women in Herpetology, 50 Stories from Around the World. But the effect on the women who took part was much more profound than a simple book. In this episode of The Babblery, two founders of the organization and one of the authors speak about the project that connected them to so many of the women around the world who practice this unusual profession.
What can the pregnancy and birth experiences of transgender men tell us about our cultural views of women? In this podcast, host Suki Wessling interviews researcher Vann Jones and features the words of three transgender men who became parents.
Women Lighthouse Keepers of the California Coast When I found out that my hometown of Santa Cruz had a female lighthouse keeper for 31 years, I naively wondered whether there….
Three UCSC scientists speak with host Suki Wessling about continuing issues that women face while studying and working in scientific fields. Gender bias doesn’t just lead to lower representation: It leads to the continuing suppression of women’s achievements and advancement. It also leads to biased outcomes in research and narrower fields of study. Two graduate students, Nasreen Broomandkhoshbacht and Shanna Howard, join research assistant Sarah Claus to talk about inequity in science education. They also share their passion and exuberance for scientific inquiry.
In this episode, a Ukrainian-American teacher responds to the war as a teacher should: by learning everything she can to help her nation. A Ukrainian mom responds as she must, by sending her teenage son away.
As a lover and writer of children’s books, I think that books for kids are now and has always been about representation. Kids naturally see themselves in stories, and they….
This interview with Spanish teacher Lisset Orozco is part of my Moms Who Make a Difference series.
When Erin learned she had to leave her beloved profession, Early Childhood Education, she decided not to leave it behind. Listen in to learn how one mom to many figured out how to give moms a break, give kids a fun place to hang out, and keep her deep connection with children alive.
This interview was recorded for my series of articles, “Moms Who Make a Difference,” about women who have children and also work to better their communities. I’ve spoken to Sierra….
Each month since early in the Covid pandemic, I have interviewed a mom who both has kids at home and works in the community. These moms are doing double-duty (sometimes….
