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Rust Belt Science: down-to-earth conversations about cutting-edge research, Maggie Fink and Shahir Rizk sit down with passionate scientists to dive into their work, making complex ideas easy to grasp for everyone—no lab coat required! But it’s more than just science talk. We pull back the curtain to show that researchers are everyday people, living and working in our communities. Our conversations dive into how science connects to art, culture, mythology, and all other aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about how the world works, even if you find science to be intimidating, Rust Belt Science connects you to groundbreaking ideas and the inspiring stories of the people behind them.
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Bridging Science and Community: Insights from Dr. Sean Decatur, President of the American Museum of Natural History
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May 14, 2026 |
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The Future of Science Publishing and the Importance of Science Communication: Insights from Dr. Holden Thorpe
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Beyond the Cell: Understanding Cancer with Dr. Nick Pulliam
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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From Plants to Power: The Untold Story of Biofuels with Dr. Eric Hegg
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Sharks and Science Communication: A Deep Dive with Michelle Jewell
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Science, Education, and UFOs with Dr. Mike Dennin
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Exploring the World of Microbiology with Dr. Josh Shrout
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Kicking Off Season Two: New Beginnings
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Energy, Electrons, and Epiphanies: A Conversation with Dr. Adam Jaffee
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Malaria, Monkeys, and Medicine: Dr. Lee Haines Returns
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Renaissance Science: Conversing across disciplines to inspire wonder and discovery: An Interview with Dr. Louis Muglia
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May 25, 2025 |
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The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life
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May 13, 2025 |
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From Hydrogen to Humanity: Tracing Cosmic Chemistry with Roman Gerasimov
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May 08, 2025 |
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Science, Self-Doubt, and the Imposter Within: A Conversation About Impostor Syndrome
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May 01, 2025 |
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Parasites, Cats, and the Importance of Science Communication with Dr. Bill Sullivan
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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The Moon Landing, Elvis Presley, and Flat Earthers: The Science of Why we Believe in Conspiracy Theories Part 2
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Could the Last of Us Really Happen with Dr. Felipe Santiago-Tirado
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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The Moon Landing, Elvis Presley, and Flat Earthers: The Science of Why we Believe in Conspiracy Theories Part 1
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Purple Aliens, Astrobiology, and Imagination with Dr. Ligia Coehlho
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Art, Poetry, Chemistry and the Holistic Scientist with Dr. Bahram Moasser
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Entropy, Telescopes, and Aliens with Dr. Michelle Thaller
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Part 2: The Not-So-Good Stuff
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Part 1: The Good Stuff
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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All Things Insects with Lee Haines
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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The ecology of everything with Deb Marr
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Do you have to be smart to do science?
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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AI Weirdness with Janelle Shane
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Welcome to Rust Belt Science!
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Dec 13, 2024 |