Hosted by ESF President Joanie Mahoney, the podcast features in depth conversations with the people who are working to address our planet's most pressing issues.
Campus Conversations: The Podcast is produced by the Digital Storytelling Studio.
Season 3 Episode 7
Are you afraid to admit what you don’t know? Dr. Ruth Yanai argues you can’t learn new things if you're unwilling to embrace uncertainty. On Episode 7 of Campus Conversations: The Podcast, President Mahoney chatted with Dr. Yanai about how she approaches uncertainty in her research on forest nutrient budgets and carbon finance for climate mitigation.
Season 3 Episode 6
Did you know that you can't recycle an egg carton? Finding the next best use for non-recyclable paper products as new materials is the focus of Doug Daley, an ESF Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering. On this episode of Campus Conversations: The Podcast, President Mahoney sat down with Professor Daley to discuss his research and the strides they are making to divert materials from landfills, protect our water resources, and restore our environment.
Season 3 Episode 5
In this episode, President Mahoney speaks with Dr. Josh Drew, an aquatic conservation ecologist working at the intersection of human and natural systems. The conversation goes into what sparked Josh's interest in his field of study, the value of colloborating with people who live in the places where research is taking place, podcasting and the importance of getting out to vote.
Season 3 Episode 4
Join President Mahoney in her conversation with Dr. Chang Geun Yoo, an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at ESF, around his research working with the sustainable materials economy.
Season 3 Episode 3
In this episode, President Mahoney speaks with Colin Beier and Aidan Ackerman. They speak about what brought them to ESF, virtualizing forests and how using data can bring an awareness to the effects of climate change.
Season 3 Episode 2 (Bonus Episode)
Leading up to Season 3, we have the second of two bonus episodes with local policymakers. This episode features a conversation with Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli, representing New York's Assembly District 159. Hear President Mahoney and Assemblyman Magnarelli share their histories growing up in the region and their time spent in office in Onondaga County and Syracuse. They also discuss ESF's role in restoration initiatives across the county and the importance of getting out to vote.
Season 3 Episode 1 (Bonus Episode)
As we get ready for Season 3, we are sharing two bonus episodes with local policymakers. This episode features a conversation with Senator Rachel May, who represents New York’s 53rd District. Listen as President Mahoney and Senator May discuss the Senator’s experiences with ESF as a student and as a policy maker; freshwater issues; and the importance of voting.