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UW marine science grad student is changing the face of her field
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UW marine science grad student is changing the face of her field

At the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Labs, grad student Chris Mantegna is living out her dream of becoming a marine scientist. Against the backdrop of the picturesque San Juan Islands, Mantegna leads a team of undergrad students in marine fieldwork like collecting shellfish DNA, aiming to uncover how to keep our ecosystem healthy for marine life and humans. Read more: https://www.washington.edu/boundless/turning-the-tide-marine-biology/ This video introduces Mantegna — a self-proclaimed “nontraditional student” in the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences who raised her child as a single parent while attending classes — and her work gathering critical data to support the health of the ocean, and subsequently, the health of communities. She is a champion of bringing together diverse perspectives to “do the same thing, and see how we do it together.” She created the Yellow Island mentorship program in partnership with Black in Marine Science and the Nature Conservancy, offering hands-on experience for undergrads from underrepresented communities, and creating a supportive, inclusive environment where they can learn and practice marine science. The UW is a top-tier research institute, empowering students to follow their passions. Watch here for more information on the UW’s marine science research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_GvxsadWmM 00:00 Intro 00:58 Chris Mantegna 01:28 University of Washington 01:50 Teaching 02:12 Research Interests 03:00 Friday Harbor Labs 03:22 Love of Science 03:40 Importance of Representation 04:11 Impact of Work
UW astronomy undergrads launch careers in coding
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UW astronomy undergrads launch careers in coding

Is there a ninth planet in our solar system or an asteroid heading toward Earth? Find out how University of Washington astronomy undergrads are using their Python coding skills to predict future discoveries — and prepare for future careers. Learn about their work: https://www.uw.edu/boundless/decoding-the-universe-dirac In this video, hear from Husky STEM majors about the benefits of doing hands-on research as undergraduates — and how the UW is at the forefront of data astronomy. Today’s astronomy is a high-tech science, so students need skills in computer science and programming along with math and physics. The students’ class projects and research findings will help scientists at the UW’s Institute for Data Intensive Research in Astrophysics and Cosmology (DiRAC) when a revolutionary new telescope comes online in 2025. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s telescope will produce the most comprehensive survey of the night sky, capturing millions of changes in stars, galaxies, asteroids, planets and more. This database will require algorithms to sift through the billions of bits of information — and that’s what these future astronomers are learning to create. How the UW's DiRAC and the Rubin Observatory are uncovering "Secrets of the "Stars": https://www.uw.edu/boundless/dirac-rubin-observatory Learn more about DiRAC: https://dirac.astro.washington.edu Learn more about the Vera C. Rubin Observatory: https://rubinobservatory.org
Coffee Farmers Hopeful For Their Dying Crops | Short Film Showcase
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Coffee Farmers Hopeful For Their Dying Crops | Short Film Showcase

Guatemala's third largest export after raw sugar and bananas is coffee. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase #NationalGeographic #Coffee #ShortFilmShowcase About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta The plant thrives in a narrow climate range at a certain elevation on the country's mountainous slopes. Changing rainfall, rising temperature, and a fungus called “coffee rust” is affecting the crop and the livelihoods of indigenous farmers in the region. However, scientists think they've found a way to ensure climate models are correct, which might help these farmers adapt. Filmmaker Mari Cleven interviews Diego Pons and Kevin Anchukaitis about their research in this informative short. About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Coffee Farmers Hopeful For Their Dying Crops | Short Film Showcase https://youtu.be/GT-JhME-xXw National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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