Bugs&Stuff

A science podcast by @awanderingpine & @RitzenResearch, your friendly neighborhood ecologists trying to find their place in the world. Listen. Wonder. Discover!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

We're back! Sorry for yet another long break, but I had a lot of work to do to prepare for my PhD Preliminary exams. In this episode we'll explain what those are and why they deserved all of my attention. https://t.co/lfiHesxO3W

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

I know it's a little later than usual, but we've got a new episode for you today! Unfortunately, it's tragic. The American Burying Beetle has been removed from the Endangered Species list. We talk about why & what it means for our little beetle friends.
https://t.co/iNqw85XjLk

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Hey everyone, I’m sad to say we don’t have a new episode for you this morning. The semester has started of way crazier than expected. We’ll record something about it soon. While you wait, here’s my dog watching the thunderstorm to help you relax. Take a moment to meditate today!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Thank you for listening and we hope you take a moment afterwards to put yourself in someone else's shoes!
Also, check out our blog for more information on our episodes, https://t.co/Aw1kHvCn1u

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Bugs&stuff Book Club #5 is here! This week we're talking about Fatal Invention by Dorothy Roberts. It's a book all about how science has been perpetuating race as a biological construct when it is actually a social construct. https://t.co/dois930b9K

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

This book is one Caitlin & I picked up to help educate ourselves on the struggle that Black people in America face every single day. We are still learning, so please reach out to us if we said anything incorrectly in this episode, we would like to take responsibility for that.

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Sorry for any inconvience from our episode delay!! In case you want to catch up in this extra week to read the book yourself, we’re reading Fatal Invention by Dorothy Roberts! A very very important book!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Update: we intended to release our latest book club episode tomorrow- however, we are pushing it back a week to give us more time to record and edit. The uncertainty of this year in grad school has taken a large toll on my attention. But we still want to talk about this book!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

@drdavecoyle @n_a_gilbert @DLNarango @Arthro_Podshow Thanks for your shout out! ☺️

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

In case you missed it earlier, bugs&stuff book club episode four is live! We’re talking about The Soul of an Octopus! A delightful and relaxing book! https://t.co/sutXdhIFgD

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

New episode coming Tuesday!! We’re hanging out in the Finger Lakes (New York) right now but the episode was recorded beforehand, so fear not! It’s bugs&stuff book club #4! 🐙

[Cari Ritzenthaler @RitzenResearch]

I’m so so so excited about this!!!!!! It’s going to be so great!!! Tell all your teacher and parent friends!!!!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Folks it’s #NationalPollinatorWeek! How are you helping #pollinators this summer?

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

For more fun, check out our blog https://t.co/Aw1kHvCn1u

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Book club #3! We're reading If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face? By @alanalda. This book covers how we relate to others, how we could do a better job, & how improv and empathy can help! https://t.co/qk1604fFD8

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

I fangirl a lot about Alan Alda, Caitlin applies this book to her job, and all in all it's just a really great book! We can't recommend it enough! But maybe I'm a little bias for my Alan Alda love... Regardless, lets all do better to communicate science!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

And for more information, as always, check out our blog at https://t.co/JPPAn9jXZu

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Happy Wednesday! We waited to post our podcast until today in order for us to support our friends, fellow scientists, and community during #BlackOutTuesday. We hope you are doing the same and continue to do the same! We’re in this together!

[Bugs&Stuff @BugsAndStuffPod]

Now that that’s been said, here is our podcast episode for the week! It’s all about the dreaded Murder Hornet and the dangerous hype it’s had in the media. Take home- it won’t literally murder you (unless you’re allergic to bees). https://t.co/wpgppMzuw2