Sciographies Podcast

In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Rob Lennox, scientific director of the Ocean Tracking Network in Halifax, Nova Scotia. From childhood days exploring rivers and lakes to tracking Atlantic salmon on Norway, Lennox shares how curiosity and a bit of serendipity shaped his path into global aquatic research. Listeners will hear how cutting-edge tracking technology helps scientists understand fish migration, why hands-on experience matters for students, and how one pivotal university decision changed the course of his career.
To learn more visit: oceantrackingnetwork.org

In this episode, John Batt recalls his early years of growing up on the water in Prince Edward
Island and how it ignited a passion for marine life. Today, he and his team at the Aquatron are
leading the animal care of many species including the endangered Atlantic Whitefish. He has
also been instrumental in the care of the animals at the new the Beaty Centre for Marine
Biodiversity, a first-of-its-kind ocean science centre in Halifax.
To learn more visit: beatymarinecentre.ca

In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Karen Hudson (MES'02), an educator and principal of Auburn Drive High School and founder of the Africentric Math Cohort in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
 
A Dalhousie alum and nationally recognized educator, Hudson has redefined education by integrating Afrocentric perspectives into the curriculum to inspire students of African ancestry to excel in advanced math and beyond.
 
In this episode, Hudson shares her journey, insights on breaking down educational barriers, and her commitment to creating a more inclusive learning environment.
 
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Sciographies (dal.ca/sciographies) is presented by Dalhousie's Faculty of Science in partnership with campus community radio station CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Shannon Johnson and Dr. Alissa Pencer, psychologists and co-directors of the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, a community-based clinic delivering vital psychological services to low-income Nova Scotians.
 
With a shared commitment to making mental health care more accessible, Drs. Johnson and Pencer discuss their unique journeys in psychology—from Dr. Johnson's pivot from engineering to the study of the brain, to Dr. Pencer's early inspiration from her father's psychology career in small-town Nova Scotia. Learn more about the collaborative efforts and dedication driving the Centre's work, as well as Johnson and Pencer's own research interests and future goals.
 
Learn more about the Centre:https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/09/12/celebrating-one-year-dalhousie-centre-psychological-health
 
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Sciographies (dal.ca/sciographies) is presented by Dalhousie's Faculty of Science in partnership with campus community radio station CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

In this episode of Sciographies, we talk to Dr. Alex Veinot—chemist, Vanier Scholar, and assistant professor at Dalhousie University. Growing up in Middleton, Nova Scotia, Dr. Veinot developed a love for hands-on learning, exploring how things worked in his dad's workshop. An eye-opening conversation with his uncle about law enforcement vests sparked his passion for chemistry, setting him on a path toward an inspiring academic career. As a member of the Glooscap First Nation, Dr. Veinot shares his commitment to increasing Indigenous representation in the sciences and creating a future where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and discovery.

Sciographies (dal.ca/sciographies) is presented by Dalhousie's Faculty of Science in partnership with campus community radio station CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia.