LSS 108: Women’s History month: recognizing women scientists in the Finger Lakes region

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Locally Sourced Science

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Aired at *6:30 pm* every other Tuesday on WRFI (88.1 FM Ithaca, 91.9 FM Watkins Glen) “Locally Sourced Science” presents science explorations and events happening in the Finger Lakes Region. We feature interviews with local scientists, news updates about recent discoveries and a calendar of science events in the region. Volunteers who are scientists and science journalists produce our show.

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LSS 108: Women’s History month: recognizing women scientists in the Finger Lakes region

Locally Sourced Science

30 minutes

4 years ago

LSS 108: Women’s History month: recognizing women scientists in the Finger Lakes region

Similar to previous years, in March we recognize women scientists who have connections to the Finger Lakes.

Isa Betancourt is an entomologist and science communicator who received her B.S. from Cornell University and M.S. from Drexel University. She runs The Bugscope! a very popular live broadcast every Thursday ~2:45 pm ET. Her followers can learn about 6 and 8 legged creatures on her Facebook account and on Twitter as well.

She talks to Mark Sarvary about insects and science communication (they share a passion for both of those topics) and her super exciting upcoming adventure with National Geographic.

In a historical piece, Kitty Gifford tells us about Anna Botsford Comstock (September 1, 1854 – August 24, 1930) and her best-selling book The Handbook of Nature Study.

Anna Botsford Comstock, plate III. Wood engraving. Insect life; an introduction to nature-study and a guide for teachers, students, and others interested in out-of-door life (1897), by John Henry Comstock.

Dr. Anna Levina is an Active Learning Postdoctoral Researcher and potato expert at Cornell University. Nancy Ruiz talked to her about potatoes, teaching, pedagogy, and life in general.

Producer: Mark Sarvary

Music/Voiceover: Joe Lewis

Contributors: Kitty Gifford, Nancy Ruiz & Mark Sarvary