In this second season debut of Spotlight on Science, Kris Chauvin and Max Drascher speak with Theresa Cheng and Saul Propp about science communication: why it is important and how scientists and researchers can get better at it. Science communication aims to explain research and findings in a way that informs and convinces the public of its validity. Theresa Cheng is currently a Ph.D. student at the UO studying developmental psychology and Saul Propp is a third year Physics Ph.D. student studying theoretical electron optics and quantum information theory.

Spotlight on Science is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to spark conversations across disciplines with researchers at the University of Oregon, bringing in researchers to discuss their work in a way that is understandable to everyone.

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan. Our theme song is “Zombie Disco” by Six Umbrellas.

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On this inaugural episode of the Emerald culture wrap, Podcast Editor Alec Cowan and Senior Arts and Culture Editor Sararosa Davies discuss their favorite shows of fall thus far. The focus of the discussion settles on “Broad City” and “BoJack Horseman,” two shows taking unique directions in their latest seasons, and features some contested views on honeydew.

The culture wrap-up is your place to find commentary and opinions on the latest in Arts and Culture from the Daily Emerald.

Music in this episode is West Coast and Falling Down by Ryan Little.

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.

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Today is Saturday, Oct. 21. Here are the three stories from this week that you need to know.

In this weekly news wrap-up, Podcast Editor Alec Cowan and Senior News Reporter Michael Tobin discuss the arrival of the “Genocide Awareness Project” on campus, which posted graphic images on the EMU lawn. Also included is an overview of the recent faculty senate actions to lessen bias in course evaluations, and the UOPD’s latest additions to their arsenal.

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.

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Horchata Squad is a four-part Hispanic Heritage month podcast hosted by Latinx siblings Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado and Ricardo Alvarado celebrating the culture, history and accomplishments of Latinxs. In this episode, Veronica and Ricardo join their guest, Julian Vasquez, for a frank conversation about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Included in the conversation is a reflection on the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.

This episode contains language that may not be suitable for all listeners.

Contact Horchata Squad at horchatasquad@gmail.com and on Twitter @vasquez_j2

Music in this episode is América by Los Tigres Del Norte feat. Calle 13.

This episode was produced by Veronica Feranandez-Alvarado and Sofie Duzian.

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Today is Saturday, Oct. 7. Here are the three stories from this week that you need to know.

In this weekly news wrap-up, Podcast Editor Alec Cowan and Senior News Reporter Michael Tobin discuss President Michael Schill’s “State of the University” address, which was suspended due to a student protest. Also included is an overview of Oregon’s recent bar exam results, which allowed 36% more students to pass the exam after the minimum passing grade was lowered. Also included is the anonymous $50 million donation to the university that will fund the “Presidental Fund for Excellence.”

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.

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Horchata Squad is a four-part Hispanic Heritage month podcast hosted by Latinx siblings Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado and Ricardo Alvarado celebrating the culture, history and accomplishments of Latinxs. In this episode, Veronica and Ricardo have a lot to talk about — saying it’s about Kaepernick is just scraping the surface.

Music in this episode is Oye Me Canto by N.O.R.E.  and Fertilizer by Frank Ocean.

This episode was produced by Veronica Feranandez-Alvarado and Alec Cowan.

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Horchata Squad is a four-part Hispanic Heritage month podcast hosted by Latinx siblings Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado and Ricardo Alvarado celebrating the culture, history and accomplishments of Latinxs. In this episode, Veronica and Ricardo deconstruct the concept of machismo, discussing how they’ve seen it within Latinx culture and their personal lives.

Music in this episode is Tu Solo, Tu by Selena and Fertilizer by Frank Ocean.

This episode was produced by Veronica Feranandez-Alvarado and Alec Cowan.

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Horchata Squad is a four-part Hispanic Heritage month podcast hosted by Latinx siblings Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado and Ricardo Alvarado celebrating the culture, history and accomplishments of Latinxs. In this pilot episode, Veronica and Ricardo breakdown Mexican film innovators and writers who have inspired and paved the way for other Latinx artists.

Music in this episode is La Chona by Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Fertilizer by Frank Ocean.

This episode was produced by Veronica Feranandez-Alvarado and Alec Cowan.

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In this pilot episode of 20/20, host Alec Cowan dives into a topic affecting the university community both now and in the past. This episode’s topic? Charlottesville, which has spurred a national conversation about the meaning of memorials and the right to rally. This episode features Sararosa Davies, the Senior Arts and Culture Editor and a reporter that covered the solidarity rally on August 14th, and Billy Manggala, who wrote a column in April concerning the presence of two white nationalists on the university campus. Each brings a perspective into the community’s reaction to symbols of history, racism and a lasting political climate that struggles to find a balance in the freedom of speech.

Recommended reading from this episode:

Sararosa Davies’ news article titled Eugene community gathers in response to Charlottesville.

Billy Manggala’s column from April titled UO needs to address that white nationalists were on campus.

Andy Field’s June story titled Dunn Hall is now renamed Unthank Hall.

Troy Shinn’s story from August 2016 titled Minorities still feel Eugene’s historical link to the Ku Klux Klan.

Music in this episode is Vanagon, Trailways A and A1 Rogue by Podington Bear.

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.

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On this episode of the Emerald Podcast Network, Arts and Culture writer Mathew Brock and Videographer Eric Schucht come back for one last hurrah. The topic of discussion: cheat codes. Have they been replaced by microtransactions? This nostalgic conversation goes into the history of our favorite cheat codes and hopes to figure out just where they went.

This episode was produced by Alec Cowan.

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