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What Do Scientists Do?

Hosted by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University · kids · EN

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"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world? Our guests answer these questions and more! This podcast is made by SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University, a network member of Actua.

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30%

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Selective

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What is What Do Scientists Do? about?

"What Do Scientists Do?" is a STEM podcast for all ages! In each episode, a guest expert teaches us all about a new science, technology, engineering, or math topic. How do we study things that are too small to see with our eyes? How do we keep track of ocean creatures that swim all around the world?

What has What Do Scientists Do? covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Mental Health Matters! Recharging our mental batteries with Clayton Murphy" (17 September 2025, 18 minutes), "Modeling the Future of the Ocean: World Ocean Day Special with Amy Irvine" (8 June 2025, 14 minutes), and "Science is for the Birds! with Dr. Chris Course" (12 March 2025, 15 minutes).

How often does What Do Scientists Do? publish?

What Do Scientists Do? publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 46 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on What Do Scientists Do??

Booking probability for What Do Scientists Do? is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What Do Scientists Do? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What Do Scientists Do?'s contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for What Do Scientists Do? are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. What Do Scientists Do? has a kids audience.

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What Do Scientists Do? is a kids podcast with 46 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Apr 3, 202432 minS3

    <p>🐜 Tune in to the latest episode of "What Do Scientists Do?" for a conversation abuzz with everyone's favourite creepy crawlies: ants! 🐜</p><p>In this hilarious and (compound) eye-opening episode, we're joined by...

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    Biostatistics! in 10 Minutes

    Jan 24, 202416 minS3

    <p>🎙️ Tune in to our latest minisode about the world of Biostatistics! 🌿📊</p><p>Mira and Mab break down the science behind the world of biostatistics and how we use this mashup of biology and math to make cereal...

  • Jan 3, 202422 minS3

    <p>Biostatistician is a long job title, what do they even do? 🧑‍⚕️ How can we use statistics in healthcare? 📊 Can math be creative? How can Chat GPT and AI help? 💻 And how much computer programming does a...

  • Dec 15, 202313 minS3

    <p>What do you mean the ocean is getting more acidic?!? 🤯 In this minisode, Mira and Mab explain the process of ocean acidification in under 10 minutes, explaining what acids are 🧪, how the pH scale works ⚖️, and the...

  • Nov 29, 202335 minS3

    <p>🌊 What is ocean acidification? ☁️ How does carbon dioxide get into ocean water? 🎨How can we be creative in STEM? 🌸 And why was the Halifax Harbour dyed pink?</p><p>Today we learn all about the process of ocean...

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    Climate Change! in 10 Minutes

    Nov 16, 202314 minS3

    <p>What even is climate change? 🤔 In this minisode, Mira and Mab explain climate change in under 10 minutes, explaining how climate change happens, why it happens, and what we can do about it! 🌎 To learn more about...

  • Mar 27, 202320 minS2

    <p>What are virtual machines, and why are they useful? How do we build telescopes that can see stars when they twinkle? Today we learn from software engineer Bas de Bruijne (he/him), who tells us all about what it’s...

  • Mar 6, 202328 minS2

    <p>Today we learn from Arushi (she/her, Grade 8) & Artash (he/him, Grade 11), two siblings making waves in the science world! How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect noise levels in the ocean? How can we detect unknown...

  • Jan 25, 202328 minS2

    <p>How can you make an escape room using a Raspberry Pi? What are computer programming languages, and which one was used to build Minecraft? Today we learn from Mira Macneill (she/her), SuperNOVA Program Coordinator and...

  • Jan 11, 202324 minS2

    <p>How do scientists research the deepest parts of the ocean? What is it like to live on a ship? Today we learn from Sofya Pesternikova (she/they), a multimedia technician on board the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V...

Recent guests

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Amy Irvine

Digital PR Director, Rooted Planning Group

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Mike Kelland

CEO, Planetary Technologies

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Emmanuelle Cook

Dalhousie's Department of Oceanography

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Dr. Craig McCormick

Dalhousie University

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