Kathy Sullivan - the first person to both walk in space and dive to the deepest point in the ocean - explores the human condition through the life journeys of her guests, people from all walks of life and levels of fame whose stories will inspire, inform and amuse you. Along the way Dr. Kathy Sullivan shares her own stories of lessons learned, obstacles overcome and crazy moments from her unique career in space, the deep sea, government and business.
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Kathy Sullivan - the first person to both walk in space and dive to the deepest point in the ocean - explores the human condition through the life journeys of her guests, people from all walks of life and levels of fame whose stories will inspire, inform and amuse you. Along the way Dr. Kathy Sullivan shares her own stories of lessons learned, obstacles overcome and crazy moments from her unique career in space, the deep sea, government and business.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ocean with Chris Scholin
Kathy Sullivan Explores
1 hour 7 minutes 16 seconds
2 years ago
Unlocking the Secrets of the Ocean with Chris Scholin
Christopher A. Scholin is the President and CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research since 2009. He started his professional journey as a research assistant professor at the University of South Carolina at Columbia. Driven by a passion for merging molecular biology and ecology, Chris joined the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program in Biological Oceanography. In 2021, he was honored with the Lockheed Martin Award for Ocean Science and Engineering from the Marine Technology Society. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with Highest Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Business Administration degree in Molecular Biology and Immunology from Duke University. Chris continues to engage in research projects and maintains an impressive scientific portfolio. Today, you’ll hear Chris and I discuss his childhood fascination with the ocean and how it led him to pursue a career in oceanography. He explains how he accidentally became the CEO of MBARI and delves into his contributions to the development of advanced oceanic technology. He describes his early experiences with scuba diving, his interest in laboratory science and technology, and how he combined these interests to pursue a career in oceanography. He recounts his unconventional path into oceanography and discusses his exposure to molecular biology and biotech and how he saw these fields as a way to combine his passion for oceanography and technology. You’ll also learn about the challenges of working in ocean science and the importance of taking risks and being willing to make mistakes. "Sometimes you gotta follow your heart. If it's something you wanna do, give it a try." - Chris Scholin This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Chris’s childhood fascination with the ocean● Learning to scuba dive in St. Louis, Michigan● How a librarian changed the course of Chris’s career● How Chris learned to follow his heart ● Applying molecular biology and biotech to oceanography● What algae blooms can teach us ● How to differentiate between similar-looking organisms ● The legacy of David Packard on MBARI● The upside of taking risks ● How mistakes can lead to important discoveries● The challenges of overseeing senior scientists Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Only about 30% of the sea floor of the entire earth has been mapped in any detail.” - Chris Scholin● “The tide of popular opinion about whether it was even, even feasible was really against me. I just had to stand my ground and keep trying my best and proving it could work.” - Chris Scholin Connect with Chris Scholin: ● Chris Sholin Website (https://www.mbari.org/person/christopher-a-scholin/)● Chris Scholin on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-scholin-5283111a/)● MBARI on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/monterey-bay-aquarium-research-institute-mbari-/) Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore,
Kathy Sullivan Explores
Kathy Sullivan - the first person to both walk in space and dive to the deepest point in the ocean - explores the human condition through the life journeys of her guests, people from all walks of life and levels of fame whose stories will inspire, inform and amuse you. Along the way Dr. Kathy Sullivan shares her own stories of lessons learned, obstacles overcome and crazy moments from her unique career in space, the deep sea, government and business.
