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ISU professor says climate science major gives a non-partisan understanding of how the world works

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Now in its second year, Iowa State University's climate science major aims to teach students the fundamentals of climate science while offering six different pathways of interest.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with an ISU student who will be one of the first graduates of this program, as well as two of the professors that helped shape the major that is cross departmental in its areas including design and planning for sustainability, policy and human behavior, and science communication.

Later in the episode, a recent study published by Coe College reveals that turtles have personalities, and those qualities can forecast how they will survive in the wild. We talk with one of those researchers.

Guests:

  • Owen Halverson, senior and climate science major, Iowa State University
  • Kristie Franz, professor and chair, geological and atmospheric sciences, Iowa State University
  • Michael Dahlstrom, director, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Iowa State University
  • Daniel Hughes, assistant professor of biology, Coe College
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.