Voyages Beyond the Horizon | Re-released

Voyages Beyond the Horizon | Re-released

Author: Weather Group Television December 4, 2024 Duration: 54:44
Guest: Dr. Dawn Wright, United States Science Envoy RECORDED APRIL 18, 2024. Originally Released June 19, 2024 One of the greatest joys in being a scientist is passing your knowledge onto others, whether that is esteemed colleagues on the other side of a breakthrough or young minds that are infatuated with the field. Sometimes, passing that knowledge takes us out of our comfort zone and into other fields, and even other countries! Our guest today is one of the newly selected Science Envoys for the United States, where she will be sharing her wealth of knowledge while also collaborating and barrier-breaking along the way. Dr. Dawn Wright is an esteemed oceanographer with wondrous stories to tell us about her journeys to the bottom of the sea, and she joins us on the Weather Geeks podcast… Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Dawn Wright18:28 The Importance of Ocean Mapping and Seabed 203028:16 Becoming a Science Envoy for Ocean Sustainability34:35 Establishing Centers of Excellence46:51 Taking Responsibility for Protecting the Ocean See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The conversation about our atmosphere is constant, but it often skims the surface. Weather Geeks, from Weather Group Television, dives into the profound depth behind the daily forecast. This isn't just about whether you'll need an umbrella; it's about the sprawling, interconnected science that turns a cloud into a catastrophe or a sunset into a spiritual moment. Each episode pulls apart the forces that shape our global reality, exploring the latest meteorological research, the history of epic storms, and the cultural impact of climate. You'll hear from the scientists and experts who decode the chaos, making the complex physics of our planet not just understandable, but genuinely compelling. Tune in for a podcast that treats the weather as the urgent, beautiful, and ever-evolving story it truly is-the one narrative we all share, written in wind, water, and data.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Weather Geeks
Podcast Episodes
Now Boarding: Turbulence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:02
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd speaks with Ignacio Gallego Marcos, founder of Turbly, about turbulence in aviation. They discuss Ignacio's journey from engineering to creating a user-friendly tur…
Cloud Warriors: The Front Lines of Weather Forecasting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:09
Jen Carfagno and journalist Tom Weber engage in a discussion about his book, “Cloud Warriors.” The book delves into the global network of scientists, technologists, and communicators who work together to understand and r…
Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change - Oh My! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:48
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno discusses ‘Megalodon’s Mermaids and Climate Change’ with Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones. They explore ocean science, weather, and the importance of addressing misinformatio…
The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:52
Guest: Dr. Jon Nese When we think of the Battle of Gettysburg, we picture tactics, terrain, and turning points but what about the temperature? The clouds? The crushing heat, the unexpected storms, the impassable rivers?…
Little House, Big Climate: Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:24
Guest: Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead When we talk about climate change, the conversation is often full of data, models, and projections, but sometimes, the most powerful insights come from stories. Long before satellites and D…
From Sparks to Surveillance: The Science Behind ALERTCalifornia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:03
Guest: Dr. Neal Driscoll Wildfire season used to have a start and end date, but in today’s climate, it feels like it never really stops. As flames race across parched landscapes and smoke clouds drift for miles, the stak…
Economic Value of Hurricane Forecasts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:51
Guest: Dr. Renato Molina, University of Miami Every year, hurricanes threaten lives, infrastructure, and the economies of coastal communities—but what if better forecasting could actually save billions of dollars? Turns…
A Deeper Look into the Iowa Mesonet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:40
Guest: Daryl Herzmann, Iowa State University Whether you’re a farmer tracking rainfall, a storm chaser following severe weather, or just someone who loves keeping an eye on the sky, today’s episode is for you! We have th…
Texas Flood Disaster [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:33
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Jen Carfagno and Dr. Marshall Shepard analyze the catastrophic flash flood in Kerr County, Texas, examining meteorological conditions, communication challenges, human factors, the role o…
Going for Gold, No Matter the Weather [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:05
In this episode of Weather Geeks, Dr. Marshall Shepherd and guests Bijan Abtahi and Maria Augutis discuss the impact of weather on Olympic athletes, the collaboration with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, clima…