Navigating joy in a time of change with LaKisha Odom
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Building off a 3-episode series in Season 1, LaKisha Odom returns to Open Rivers Navigator to discuss diversity in science and agriculture. She explains how she sets boundaries, navigates the discomfort and how she finds joy in times of radical transformation.
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Navigating data sharing with John Reich
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John Reich shares how resilience is formed and built, the power of science as a tool for social change and how diverse perspectives guide us to better solutions on this episode of Open Rivers Navigator.
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Navigating open source data with Dorn Cox
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Joining us from a New England farm, Dorn Cox shares his vision for the future of agriculture and why open source data is the key to drive change. An expert in building connections, facilitating collaboration and sharing expertise, Dorn discusses how data not only supports farmers, but builds a system that supports us all.
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Navigating economic data with Kellee James
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Kellee James shares her journey from the early days of the carbon markets to the importance of data for effective agricultural markets. Combining economics, agriculture and a climate focus, we explore the power of data to improve how we feed ourselves. Highlighting the joys and challenges of startups, Kellee discusses how her passions fuel her objective to build a better world.
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Navigating community driven data with Rikin Gandhi
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How can data, equity, technology and sustainability intersect? Rikin Gandhi explains how data drives real-world changes, how women hold the power to move the needle on agricultural data and how a “cold call email” started his journey into the world of agricultural data and technology.
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Navigating agricultural data with Ankita Raturi
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Dr. Ankita Raturi shares her journey from coding and computer science to agricultural engineering. She explores what the role of technology can and should be in the field, the importance of finding balance and how she navigates the many demands of life as “an octopus on roller skates”.
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Navigating the library with Barbara Gomez
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With over 40 years of experience as a public school educator, Barbara Gomez shares lessons learned for supporting students, creating a culture of acceptance of all genders and identities, and how librarians work to overcome the digital divide. Read more about Barbara: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/barbara
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Navigating epidemiology with Eva Lassemo
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From economics to public health, Dr. Eva Lassemo shares how it is all connected. From rural Norway to Minnesota, she shares her journey through epidemiology, embracing new cultures and how her research supports both mental and physical health. Read more about Eva: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/eva
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Navigating analytical chemistry with Dom Olinares
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Dr. Dom Olinares recaps his journey from the Philippines to analytical chemistry, his path to resilience, and why LGBTQIA+ acceptance and inclusion supports better science. Dom shares his experience working on COVID-19 research and the opportunities for open information sharing to facilitate scientific progress. Read more about Dom: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/dom
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Navigating soil health with Aria McLauchlan
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Aria McLauchlan shares the intersection of advertising and marketing with sustainability, the importance of connecting with nature however we can and how soil health is the unsung hero in the fight against climate change. Read more about Aria: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator-2/aria
info_outlineHow does one become an ice scientist? What do they actually do? Chris explains his time with the National Ice Center and what it's like to view the world from the north and south poles. Learn more about the National Ice Center: https://www.natice.noaa.gov/ and read more about Chris: https://www.open-rivers.com/open-rivers-navigator/chris