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What does it take to become a scientist?
Manage episode 517911576 series 2661831
Astrophysicist Adam Frank is known as one of the best science communicators in the country. He joins us with some of his students, who are learning what it takes to become a scientist. They talk about the scientific method and why they think everyone can benefit from learning about it. Our guests:
- Adam Frank, Ph.D., author and Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester
- Kyla de Villa, Ph.D. candidate in the Earth and Planetary Science Department at UC Berkeley
- Matthew Signor, Ph.D. candidate in experimental physics at the University of Rochester
- Ethan Smith, Ph.D. candidate in physics at the University of Rochester
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Manage episode 517911576 series 2661831
Astrophysicist Adam Frank is known as one of the best science communicators in the country. He joins us with some of his students, who are learning what it takes to become a scientist. They talk about the scientific method and why they think everyone can benefit from learning about it. Our guests:
- Adam Frank, Ph.D., author and Helen F. and Fred H. Gowen Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester
- Kyla de Villa, Ph.D. candidate in the Earth and Planetary Science Department at UC Berkeley
- Matthew Signor, Ph.D. candidate in experimental physics at the University of Rochester
- Ethan Smith, Ph.D. candidate in physics at the University of Rochester
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Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.
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Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter.
Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.
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Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
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