Science by the Slice
Science by the Slice is a podcast from the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) that explores the science behind issues affecting our daily lives, encompassing public health, agriculture, and natural resources. Experts discuss the science of complex challenges in our society, then, through analysis and storytelling, piece together the motivations that reveal the way people think about, form, and act on opinions regarding these pivotal issues. The views, information, or opinions expressed by guest speakers on Science by the Slice are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent those of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education or the University of Florida.
Episodes
58 episodes
Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 2
The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety researc...
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Rural Community Health Science, Policy, and the Future: Episode 1
The 2024 State of the Science Meeting from the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety brought together several researchers and Extension professionals working at the intersection of agricultural health and safety researc...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Introducing New PIE Academy Course: Disaster Management and Communication for Agriculture and Natural Resources
In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Angie Lindsey and Aly Morrison introduce a new course from PIE Academy, the PIE Center’s professional development education component. Dr. Lindsey and Morrison explain the unique needs of agricultura...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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12:45
The Blue Revolution: Aquaculture in Florida and Beyond
As the global population surges towards the 10 billion mark, the challenge of meeting the escalating food demands sustainably is an ever-pressing concern. In this episode of Science by the Slice, Dr. Ken Riley from NOAA Fisheries, Office of Aqu...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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32:50
Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2024 EP
We've made it to Season Four! We're beginning our fourth season of Science by the Slice as we have the past two seasons by looking back and looking forward. That is, revisiting clips from last season while examining one theme and then looking f...
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Season 4
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15:16
Tick Talk: How Researchers Are Using Online Search Behavior to Understand Tick Prevention
Ticks are often brushed off as a seasonal nuisance, but our latest episode of Science by the Slice, "Tick Talk," challenges our assumptions and sheds light on the vital importance of public education. Learn from Dr. Lauri Baker and Cheng-Xian Y...
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Season 3
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30:08
Protecting Wild Spaces: Balancing Development and Conservation in Florida
While the cities of Florida are a bustling hub of commerce and culture, nestled between them lie areas of breathtaking natural beauty, teeming with diverse ecosystems. One organization at the forefront of efforts to protect and connect these va...
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Season 3
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Taking Care of Your Pets During Hurricanes and Times of Crises
When disaster strikes, it can feel hectic trying to ensure the safety of our loved ones. But often, in the rush and chaos, our pets can be overlooked. In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Lawrence Garcia, Clinical Assistant Professor in Shelter M...
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Season 3
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Cybersafety: Exploring Safety Strategies for Cybersecurity
With great power comes great responsibility, and in the world of technology, that means being prepared for cybersecurity threats.In this episode, Dr. Lauri Baker, co-founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement, highlights the ...
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Season 3
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28:53
Loving our Landscape: Why our Landscaping Matters
A single tree in your yard can remove up to 26 pounds of CO2 from the air. This is the equivalent of removing emissions from a vehicle that travels 11,000 miles per year. In this episode, we explore the value of residential landscapes and the n...
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Season 3
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40:28
Python's Paradise: Invasive Species in Florida
Pythons are an invasive species in Florida and present a threat to native mammal species. With an average of 22 to 84 eggs per clutch, the python population is thriving, but what can be done? In this episode of Science by the Slice...
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Season 3
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Learning to Lead (Featuring Jonathan Dain): Leadership Development in Agriculture and Natural Resources
You may have heard these words from the legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi before, “leaders aren't born, they are made.” But have you ever wondered; how does one make a leader? In this series, you will hear from two guest speakers...
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Season 3
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27:33
Learning to Lead (Featuring Christy Chiarelli): Leadership Development in Agriculture and Natural Resources
You may have heard these words from the legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi before, “leaders aren't born, they are made.” But have you ever wondered; how does one make a leader? In this series, you will hear from two guest speakers...
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Season 3
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24:10
Learning to Lead Trailer
You may have heard these words from the legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi before, “leaders aren't born, they are made.” But have you ever wondered; how does one make a leader? In this series, you will hear from two guest speakers...
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Season 3
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3:12
Straight From the Source: The Lived Experiences of Producers During the Pandemic
We’ve all been there- you’re in need of a particular product or food item and it’s not on your store shelves. While this scenario has always played out for consumers, it’s likely that this happens to you more now than it did before COVID. But a...
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Season 3
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Looking Back and Looking Forward: 2023 Edition
Here we go with season 3 of Science by the Slice! In the first episode of the year, we like to look back on the previous season to revisit some segments from our guests while focusing on one theme. This episode is all about the concept of chang...
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Season 3
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19:30
My How, My Why, My Work: Southwest
Promoting health and safety in agriculture is a long-term mission, and you can find amazing stories and impacts from the people working toward this goal, all you have to do is ask. My How, My Why, My Work is a subseries within The Essential Wor...
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Season 2
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Of Unknown Etiology: Understanding Kidney Disease in the Workforce
Agricultural workers provide the food we eat but often face a unique combination of occupational health concerns including increasing incidence of unexplained chronic kidney disease, or chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu)....
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Season 2
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24:58
My How, My Why, My Work: High Plains
Promoting health and safety in agriculture is a long-term mission, and you can find amazing stories and impacts from the people working toward this goal, all you have to do is ask. My How, My Why, My Work is a subseries within The Essential Wor...
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Season 2
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20:18
The Invisible Ones
Approximately 150,000 to 200,000 migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families travel and work in Florida annually, many of which deal with issues such as vulnerable immigration status, housing insecurity, and lack of access to health ca...
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Season 2
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23:55
My How, My Why, My Work: Pacific Northwest
Promoting health and safety in agriculture is a long-term mission, and you can find amazing stories and impacts from the people working toward this goal, all you have to do is ask. My How, My Why, My Work is a subseries within The Essential Wor...
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Season 2
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Centered on Safety
Agriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. Nationally, the fatality rate for farmers and ranchers is nearly seven times the average rate of all workers. In this series of Science by the Slice, titled The Essential...
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Season 2
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29:24
Hurricane Preparedness: No Time to Wait (Update)
With Hurricane Ian making its way north in the Caribbean, we’re airing a segment from a 2021 episode titled Hurricane Preparedness Part 1: No Time to Wait. In this episode, Craig Fugate, former administrator of the Federal Emergency Management ...
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Season 2
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28:00
Nutrition: Learning from the Guilt-Free RD
Episode two of this series on nutrition features Melissa Joy Dobbins, a licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, also known as the Guilt-Free RD. Dobbins is the CEO and host of the Sound Bites Podcast, which provides a wealth of knowledg...
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Season 2
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24:26
Nutrition: Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
In episode one of this series focused on nutrition, hear from Karla Shelnutt, associate professor in the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences at the University of Florida and Extension Nutrition Specialist. Shelnutt shares how she...
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Season 2
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