Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Latest Episodes:

Exoplanets w/ Alex Lockwood Jul 20, 2014

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Dr. Alex Lockwood joins Cara to discuss the novel approach she developed to study exoplanets, her role in the PhD Movie, and her soon-to-be new life in an Islamic country.

No Brainer w/ Christina Ochoa Jul 14, 2014

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Cara talks to actress and science communicator Christina Ochoa about her new "No Brainer Podcast," the benefits and missteps of living abroad, and how you can form your very own "Nerd Brigade."

Graduate School w/ Crystal Dilworth Jul 07, 2014

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Scientist, television host, and dancer Dr. Crystal Dilworth chats with Cara about the tribulations and triumphs of graduate school and the crossroads many post-grads face.

It's Okay to Be Smart w/ Joe Hanson Jun 30, 2014

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Dr. Joe Hanson ("It's Okay to Be Smart") joins Cara to talk about growing up in Texas, minorities in the sciences, and how important storytelling is to the human species.

Gay Stereotypes w/ Dave Rubin Jun 15, 2014

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In this episode of Talk Nerdy, comedian Dave Rubin ("The Rubin Report") chats with Cara about gay stereotypes, comedy before YouTube, and his love of the Golden Girls.

Acting Disruptive w/ Max Lugavere Jun 15, 2014

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On this episode of Talk Nerdy, media personality Max Lugavere ("Acting Disruptive") is optimistic yet skeptical about futurism and nutrition.

Skeptic Magazine w/ Michael Shermer Jun 09, 2014

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Dr. Michael Shermer ("Skeptic Magazine") answers the questions you submitted via Facebook and Twitter. He and Cara discuss skepticism (of course!), pseudoscience, and how he transitioned from born-again Christian to Atheist.

Craters on the Moon w/ Meg Rosenburg Jun 02, 2014

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Cara talks to science historian Dr. Meg Rosenburg ("True Anomalies") about the history of science, how the moon got its craters, and the struggles women face getting a PhD in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.

Veritasium w/ Derek Muller May 19, 2014

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Dr. Derek Muller of Veritasium talks with Cara about YouTube celebrity status, being a global citizen, and what the future holds for net neutrality.

Read Science w/ Joanne Manaster May 19, 2014

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Cara sits down with science educator Joanne Manaster in Ottawa, Canada to talk about her favorite science authors, Google+, and science education around the world.