Rust Belt Science

By Dr. Maggie Fink and Dr. Shahir Rizk

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Episodes: 28

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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.


Episode Date
Bridging Science and Community: Insights from Dr. Sean Decatur, President of the American Museum of Natural History
May 14, 2026
The Future of Science Publishing and the Importance of Science Communication: Insights from Dr. Holden Thorpe
Mar 31, 2026
Beyond the Cell: Understanding Cancer with Dr. Nick Pulliam
Jan 08, 2026
From Plants to Power: The Untold Story of Biofuels with Dr. Eric Hegg
Dec 04, 2025
Sharks and Science Communication: A Deep Dive with Michelle Jewell
Nov 20, 2025
Science, Education, and UFOs with Dr. Mike Dennin
Nov 06, 2025
Exploring the World of Microbiology with Dr. Josh Shrout
Oct 23, 2025
Kicking Off Season Two: New Beginnings
Oct 17, 2025
Energy, Electrons, and Epiphanies: A Conversation with Dr. Adam Jaffee
Jun 16, 2025
Malaria, Monkeys, and Medicine: Dr. Lee Haines Returns
Jun 05, 2025
Renaissance Science: Conversing across disciplines to inspire wonder and discovery: An Interview with Dr. Louis Muglia
May 25, 2025
The Color of North: The Molecular Language of Proteins and the Future of Life
May 13, 2025
From Hydrogen to Humanity: Tracing Cosmic Chemistry with Roman Gerasimov
May 08, 2025
Science, Self-Doubt, and the Imposter Within: A Conversation About Impostor Syndrome
May 01, 2025
Parasites, Cats, and the Importance of Science Communication with Dr. Bill Sullivan
Apr 24, 2025
The Moon Landing, Elvis Presley, and Flat Earthers: The Science of Why we Believe in Conspiracy Theories Part 2
Apr 17, 2025
Could the Last of Us Really Happen with Dr. Felipe Santiago-Tirado
Apr 10, 2025
The Moon Landing, Elvis Presley, and Flat Earthers: The Science of Why we Believe in Conspiracy Theories Part 1
Apr 03, 2025
Purple Aliens, Astrobiology, and Imagination with Dr. Ligia Coehlho
Mar 27, 2025
Art, Poetry, Chemistry and the Holistic Scientist with Dr. Bahram Moasser
Mar 20, 2025
Entropy, Telescopes, and Aliens with Dr. Michelle Thaller
Mar 13, 2025
2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Part 2: The Not-So-Good Stuff
Mar 07, 2025
2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize Part 1: The Good Stuff
Feb 27, 2025
All Things Insects with Lee Haines
Feb 13, 2025
The ecology of everything with Deb Marr
Jan 29, 2025
Do you have to be smart to do science?
Jan 09, 2025
AI Weirdness with Janelle Shane
Dec 27, 2024
Welcome to Rust Belt Science!
Dec 13, 2024