Science with Impact

Nov 5

How do you turn one small idea into a movement that changes the face of science? 🌱 In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University, shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM. From his fi...Read more

How do you turn one small idea into a movement that changes the face of science? 🌱 In this episode of Science with Impact, Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University, shares how mentorship, exposure, and persistence can transform STEM. From his first undergraduate research experience to building national diversity programs like Instar and Emerge, Dr. Colón-Gaud shows how: 👉 Early exposure opens doors — one research opportunity can change a student’s life. 👉 Mentorship multiplies impact — every mentor creates ripples that reach far beyond the lab. 👉 Diversity strengthens science — representation doesn’t just change who’s in the room; it changes what questions we ask. 👉 Small seeds grow big — lasting change begins with a single conversation. 🎧 Watch the full episode to learn how Dr. Colón-Gaud turned mentorship into a movement:

Nov 3

This Wednesday, November 5, Science with Impact welcomes Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University. From growing up in Puerto Rico to leading national programs that expand participation in aquatic sciences, Dr. Colón-Gaud shares how curiosity, ment...Read more

This Wednesday, November 5, Science with Impact welcomes Dr. Checo Colón-Gaud, Associate Dean and Professor of Biology at Georgia Southern University. From growing up in Puerto Rico to leading national programs that expand participation in aquatic sciences, Dr. Colón-Gaud shares how curiosity, mentorship, and representation can transform STEM. Together, we explore: 🔹 How early research opportunities like NSF REUs open doors for future scientists. 🔹 Why mentorship multiplies impact and sustains inclusion across generations. 🔹 How the Instar and Emerge programs are redefining diversity in professional societies. 🔹 What it takes to turn one small idea into a movement that changes the field. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on how purpose, representation, and community can build a more inclusive future for science.

Oct 31

What does it mean to have a "broader impact"? Beyond the papers, posters, and patents is the impact we have on our communities outside of academia. At today's symposium, you'll hear 5 short stories about the unique spaces each of us occupies in trying to broaden the impacts of STEM Research. We'd lo...Read more

What does it mean to have a "broader impact"? Beyond the papers, posters, and patents is the impact we have on our communities outside of academia. At today's symposium, you'll hear 5 short stories about the unique spaces each of us occupies in trying to broaden the impacts of STEM Research. We'd love to see you there! C-160AB at 1:45 ET #NDiSTEM2025

Oct 23

🌟 Curiosity isn’t just where science begins—it’s how it grows. In this week’s Science with Impact episode, Dr. Stephanie Pazos—Assistant Teaching Professor at UC Santa Barbara and Chief Scientist at Heroica Technologies—shares how she’s reshaping the lab experience to build confidence, curiosity,...Read more

🌟 Curiosity isn’t just where science begins—it’s how it grows. In this week’s Science with Impact episode, Dr. Stephanie Pazos—Assistant Teaching Professor at UC Santa Barbara and Chief Scientist at Heroica Technologies—shares how she’s reshaping the lab experience to build confidence, curiosity, and inclusion in STEM. From embracing failure as part of growth to blending academia, entrepreneurship, and mentorship, Dr. Pazos reminds us that science isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about asking better questions. 🎧 Watch the full episode to hear how she’s redefining success for the next generation of scientists: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXTz9V0-_Q

Oct 15

🎙️ Coming Soon — October 22, 2025 Curiosity isn’t just a spark. It’s a force that shapes how we learn, teach, and grow. In our next episode of Science with Impact, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Pazos, Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UC Santa Barbara and Chief Scientist...Read more

🎙️ Coming Soon — October 22, 2025 Curiosity isn’t just a spark. It’s a force that shapes how we learn, teach, and grow. In our next episode of Science with Impact, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Pazos, Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UC Santa Barbara and Chief Scientist at Heroica Technologies. From being the first in her family to attend college to designing inclusive, growth-mindset chemistry labs, Dr. Pazos shares how persistence, representation, and creativity can transform the classroom — and the future of STEM. ✨ Whether you’re a student, educator, or researcher, this is a conversation about finding purpose in curiosity and learning to see “failure” as part of progress. 📅 Episode drops October 22 🔗 Follow Science with Impact to be the first to watch!