Under the Canopy is a podcast that explores the interplay between natural systems, science, and shared cultural practices. Its host, Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, as a scientist, educator, and Kalenjin (Keiyo) woman, brings a unique perspective to the topics and takes listeners on an educational journey with personal anecdotes and engaging interviews. From dung beetles to busaa, Under the Canopy ventures through our natural world and the history that has shaped it.
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Under the Canopy is a podcast that explores the interplay between natural systems, science, and shared cultural practices. Its host, Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, as a scientist, educator, and Kalenjin (Keiyo) woman, brings a unique perspective to the topics and takes listeners on an educational journey with personal anecdotes and engaging interviews. From dung beetles to busaa, Under the Canopy ventures through our natural world and the history that has shaped it.
This Week on The Sapling join host Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, Senior Professor of Practice at Tulane University, as she explores the fascinating world of termites—an insect with profound ecological and economic significance. This episode takes a closer look at the cultural role of termites as food among the Kalenjin people of Kenya, Dr. Cheruiyot’s own tribe, and draws connections to her current home in Louisiana, USA. Plus, enjoy a brief interview with a family friend who shares a bit about his personal adventures with termites.
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Under the Canopy is a podcast that explores the interplay between natural systems, science, and shared cultural practices. Its host, Dr. Jelagat Cheruiyot, as a scientist, educator, and Kalenjin (Keiyo) woman, brings a unique perspective to the topics and takes listeners on an educational journey with personal anecdotes and engaging interviews. From dung beetles to busaa, Under the Canopy ventures through our natural world and the history that has shaped it.
