Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers

Welcome to ‘Planted: Finding your roots in STEM careers,’ we are here to introduce you to some professionals that have interesting and diverse careers and the journey they took to get there. These plant professionals do everything from teaching people about the natural world, unlocking the secrets of DNA, and traveling the world to save unique species. Explore the journey, by listening to the episode that matches your interest, or mirrors your journey towards a STEM career.

Episode 9: Bridging Industries with Kim Shearer, Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum. 11/08/2022

Episode 8: Publishing with Dr. Bennett Young, Managing Editor at Plants People Planet. 11/01/2022

Episode 7: Legislation with Kathleen Kennedy, Senior Policy Analyst, Maryland General Assembly 10/25/2022

Episode 6: Agriculture with Dr. Ronda Hamm, Global Academic Relations at Corteva Agriscience 10/18/2022

Episode 5: For-Profit Industry with Jeremy Poirier, Fiber Supply Certification & Sustainability Manager, International Paper 10/11/2022

Episode 4: Landscape Architecture with Susan Jacobson, Head of Site Planning and Design 10/04/2022

Episode 3: Higher Education with Dr. Tanisha Williams, Postdoc Fellow in Botany at Bucknell University 09/27/2022

Episode 2: Community Development with Colette Copic, Chicago Region Tree Initiative 09/20/2022

Episode 1: Industry Overview with Jazmin Albarran, Executive Director of Seed Your Future 09/13/2022

Season 2: Episode 9: Adventure with Matt Lobdell 09/24/2019

Season 2: Episode 8: Passion with Julie Travaglini 09/17/2019

Season 2: Episode 7: Leadership with Anna Ball 09/17/2019

Season 2: Episode 5: Communication with Matt Candeias 09/10/2019

Season 2: Episode 6: Risk-assessing with Kevin McIntyre 09/10/2019

Season 2: Episode 4: Vision with Dr. Nicole Cavender and Sue Wagner 09/03/2019

Season 2: Episode 3: Versatility with Marvin Lo 09/03/2019

Season 2: Episode 2: Innovation with Dr. Chris Martine 08/27/2019

Season 2: Episode 1: Collaboration with Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare 08/27/2019

Episode 8: What adventure is next? with guest Audrey Denvir 10/04/2018

Episode 7: Final destinations with guests Tricia Bethke and Dr. Jennifer Chandler 10/04/2018

Episode 6: North Stars: the leaders in your journey with guest Dr. Chelsie Romulo 09/27/2018

Episode 5: Navigating multiple opportunities with guests Dr. Murphy Westwood and Trinity Pierce 09/27/2018

Episode 4: Merging interests, more than one passion with guest Dr. Aurélie Jacquet 09/20/2018

Episode 3: Choosing a direction with guest Ashley Tuffin 09/20/2018

Episode 2: Early Steps: first experiences in science with guest Frank Balestri 09/13/2018

Episode 1: The start of the journey: The surprising path into the STEM field with guest Dr. Andrew Hipp 08/21/2018

Episode 9: (Bonus) Meet the hosts Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff and Meghan Wiesbrock 08/21/2018