We hear about a partnership between Wisconsin colleges to help students pursue nursing and teaching. Then, we hear from the author of a new report on the prevalence of autism in children. And, we hear from the author of a new science cookbook.
Featured in this Episode
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College nursing and teaching partnership
UW-Green Bay and Lakeshore College are partnering to form a new program that helps students pursue nursing and teaching degrees to fill local workforce needs. We talk to leaders from both institutions about why they’re working together and what they hope to accomplish.
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New findings in autism research
Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows one in 31 American 8-year-olds are on the autism spectrum. A report attributes the rise to better screening and awareness. An author of the report explains the findings.
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A story of science and food
We talk with a genetics professor and an undergraduate student at UW-Madison about a new, independently published cookbook, “Lab Culture: A Recipe For Innovation in Science.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Michael Alexander Guest
- Paul Carlsen Guest
- Maureen Durkin Guest
- Hareem Rauf Guest
- Ahna Skop Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Trevor Hook Producer
- Avery Lea Rogers Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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