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Science is Art! with Jacqueline Rajerison Nov 14, 2025

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We’re chatting with Jacqueline Rajerison — a marine ecologist, science illustrator, and ocean storyteller who’s using art to make marine science more accessible.

From studying anemones to mentoring students and illustrating sharks with Minorities in Shark Sciences, Jacqueline Rajerison's blending creativity and conservation in inspiring ways.

Tune in to hear how she’s bridging the gap between art, science, and storytelling.

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Wave Foundation Gills Club Members - Inspiring The Next Generation Jul 10, 2025

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Today, we welcome our Wave Foundation Gills Club members! These students discuss why they joined the Gills Club, how they are helping in shark conservation, and more!

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"Science is infectious!” with Jamie Zaccaria Jun 25, 2025

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Welcome to our Gills Talk Summer Season! We welcome Jamie Zaccaria, Media & Outreach Coordinator for Ocean Exploration Trust. We discuss her role in coordinating livestreams from hundreds of miles from land, bringing ocean exploration to people all over the world! We also talk about her background in shark science and how it led her to her current role in media and outreach. Enjoy!

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"Don't Be Afraid To Cold Email" with Sofia Gabriel Oct 02, 2024

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Join us as we learn about Sofia Gabriel’s PhD work looking at a nursery area off the eastern coast of Australia, focusing on the movements and behaviors of young white sharks. We also dive into her master’s work and how Kriste and she met and worked with each other back in 2016! Enjoy!

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Are sharks smart? with Dr. Kara Yopak Sep 18, 2024

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In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kara Yopak! With her and her "ZombieLab", they study the brains of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates, rays, and chimeras). Join us as Dr. Yopak teaches us about her research and how she came to study shark brains!

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2024 Gills Club Scholar - Taylor Albert Sep 04, 2024

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In this episode of the Gills Talk Podcast, we’re thrilled to feature an interview with our Gills Club Scholar, Taylor Albert! Join us as we learn about her experience in Shoals Marine Laboratory's renowned "Biology of Sharks and Conservation" class and how she balances being in the Airforce and going back to school.

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Dr. Catherine Macdonald - Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at U Miami Apr 25, 2024

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Dr. Catherine Macdonald is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist and Research Assistant Professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She is the Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program (SRC), which focuses on shark research and public science engagement and education.

Dr. Macdonald is also the co-founder and Director of Field School, a marine field science training program with a focus on conducting safe and responsible marine field work in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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Dr. Toby Daly-Engel - Technique changes with the question Mar 14, 2024

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Our newest episode features Dr. Toby Daly-Engel. Daly-Engel is an Assistant Professor at Florida Tech where she runs her research lab. Her research combines genomics with marine ecology to study the evolution of mating strategies in animals that invest heavily in reproduction, especially sharks and rays. Enjoy!

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Dr. Kady Lyons - Research Scientist at the Georgia Aquarium Feb 20, 2024

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Our newest episode features Dr. Kady Lyons. Dr. Lyons is a research scientist at the Georgia Aquarium. She is involved in multiple research projects from zebra shark breeding to looking at the recovery of sand tiger sharks on the east coast of the United States.

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"From Gills Club to College" with Olivia Conners-Gale Jan 25, 2024

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Our newest episode features one of our long-time Gills Club Members, Olivia Conners-Gale. Olivia and Kristen talk about Olivia's journey in Gills Club, college, and some tips and tricks on how to be successful and preapare for the next steps in your college career.

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