Looking to weave your passion for science and technology into a fulfilling career? This episode unravels the diverse pathways within STEM, exploring exciting opportunities and the skills needed to thrive in these dynamic fields. We'll connect the threads between your interests and the future of innovation.

WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

https://books.google.com/books?id=ifDiEAAAQBAJ&lpg=PR13&dq=planning%20early%20careers%20in%20science&lr&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q=planning%20early%20careers%20in%20science&f=true

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26061/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-careers-of-women-in-academic-sciences-engineering-and-medicine

https://science.howstuffworks.com/first-scientist.htm

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/19/nx-s1-5333861/trump-executive-action-education-departmenthttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/19/epa-fire-scientists-staff-environmental-protection-agency-remove-research-office

https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/digest/

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/13/7998

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/06/the-future-of-work-in-the-green-economy/

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/03/08/fast-growing-science-occupations

https://apnews.com/article/trump-national-park-firings-doge-grand-teton-baedee0a748a6374eafb6f95aac5dadc

How do petitions and protests actually change the world? We explore the 'woven voice' of public action, examining the historical and contemporary impact of these tools for social and political change. From online petitions to street demonstrations, we'll unravel the threads of how collective action shapes our societyWEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

@resistancerangers

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/environmental-justice-movement#:~:text=In%201968%2C%20residents%20of%20West,national%20movement%20for%20environmental%20justice.

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40064-016-1816-2.pdf

https://carnegieendowment.org/features/climate-protest-tracker?lang=en

file:///C:/Users/allis/OneDrive/Documents/successful%20epetitons.pdf

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/23558f312afc490dae30989277181c80

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/01/25/us-louisianas-cancer-alley

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskSocialScience/comments/7dc0jc/do_protests_actually_do_anything/

https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resource-library/classroom/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-html-en-espanol

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-protest-safely

https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety

https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/protesting-101-preparation-etiquette-and-safety

https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/protesting-101-preparation-etiquette-and-safety

How does film shape our view of nature? We discuss the 'reel thread' between cinema and the environment, exploring both the beauty and the potential distortions in nature's portrayal on screenWEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.comstranger things name reference: Victor Creel

RESOURCES:https://www.khon2.com/news/jurassic-world-helps-boost-hawaii-tourism/https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/z4k2kmnhttps://orionmagazine.org/article/robert-redford-nature-interview/https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cobi.13030https://www.benjamin-burger.org/how-jurassic-park-changed-paleontology/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7074017/https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pan3.10259https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/leonardo-dicaprio-uses-oscar-speech-to-urge-action-on-climate-change/https://hospitality-on.com/en/marketing/influence-cinema-and-tv-tourism#:~:text=According%20to%20Expedia%2C%20TV%20shows,impact%20of%20social%20media%20platforms.

Forests are the lungs of our planet, but they're disappearing at an alarming rate. This episode explores the devastating impact of deforestation and the urgent need to protect these vital ecosystems. We'll delve into the causes, the consequences, and the threads of hope for forest restoration.

WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHGjc0juB0J/?img_index=1

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389934118304659

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-rapidly-expands-timber-production/

https://earth.org/statistics-deforestation/

https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/global/?category=forest-change&location=WyJnbG9iYWwiXQ%3D%3D

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/08/trump-logging-wildfire-criticism/81925837007/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vy191rgn1o

file:///C:/Users/allis/OneDrive/Documents/Georgia%20Highlands/Academic%20Showcase%20Poster.AV.pdf

https://5calls.org/

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/forests/the-last-stand-assams-forests-face-an-environmental-tipping-point#:~:text=According%20to%20Global%20Forest%20Watch,but%20also%20driving%20climate%20change.

Despite facing systemic barriers, women have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of women in STEM, highlighting their vital role in shaping the future of innovation.WEBSITE: wwww.greenthreadpod.comRESOURCES:https://earth.org/ecofeminism/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00704-0https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/02/trump-science-data-gender-dei/681698/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733324001215https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/03/empowering-women-in-stem-how-we-break-barriers-from-classroom-to-c-suite/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHDKmENGUi0https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/15/court-dei-programs-trump-administrationhttps://nwlc.org/press-release/nwlc-reacts-to-trumps-day-one-executive-orders-attacking-women-lgbtqia-community-and-immigrants/

Extinction is forever... or is it? We discuss the science and controversy of de-extinction, exploring the potential to revive lost species and the ethical 'threads' that bind us to the past and future of our planet.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.comRESOURCES:https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/thesis-reviving-dead-ignoring-living-emotions-ethics-and-dream-de-extinctionhttps://www.britannica.com/science/de-extinction/Ethical-considerationshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-prisms-extinction/article/philosophy-and-ethics-of-deextinction/8486EF7E9B0E7A4AB5A16CC40DC00049https://blog.spcollege.edu/public-safety-policy-legal-studies-educational-information/ethical-discussions-de-extinction-spcethics/https://e360.yale.edu/features/the_case_against_de-extinction_its_a_fascinating_but_dumb_ideahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343520300890https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/ele.13872https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rstb.2021.0378https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abe9039https://colossal.com/https://science.sandiegozoo.org/resources/frozen-zoo%C2%AE

From self-healing materials inspired by plants to aerodynamic designs modeled after birds, biomimicry is revolutionizing technology. This episode dives into the practical applications of nature's designs, showing how we can learn from the 'living thread' to create a more sustainable future.NEW WEBSITE: https://greenthreadpod.comSOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread
RESOURCES:https://aplanet.org/resources/biomimicry-10-creations-inspired-by-nature/https://www.perchenergy.com/blog/innovation/biomimicry-sustainable-design-solutionshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9036301/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110016815001702https://www.lviassociates.com/blog/2023/09/architects-look-to-termite-mounds-to-improve-building-ventilation

Wildlife conservation isn't just about protecting animals; it's about understanding the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. This episode explores the crucial role of human dimensions in conservation efforts, examining how our actions, beliefs, and values impact the fate of wildlife.SOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread

RESOURCES:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250613526_Human_Dimensions_of_Wildlife_Management_Basic_Concepts (1)https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.13653 (2)https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/eva.13131https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590332224002124https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-023-01608-5https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60177-5https://colossal.com/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5620689/https://science.sandiegozoo.org/resources/frozen-zoo%C2%AE