Maine Science Podcast

Hosted by Kate Dickerson, Maine Discovery Museum

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Jun 2026

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Conversations with some of the leading scientists, researchers, engineers, and innovators working in Maine. Presented by the Maine Discovery Museum.

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June 4, 202639 min

Jessica Pawlak (biochemistry)

Jessica has had a cool path in biochemistry, with work in both academia and industry, as well as an internship at the National Institutes of Health. She is the Director of New Product Development at LCG Clinical Diagnostics, where she oversees the R&D department. In addition to her work at LCG Clinical Diagnostics, Jessica has been an enthusiastic volunteer for both the Maine Science Festival and the Bioscience Association of Maine's Bioscience Day. This conversation was recorded in May 2026. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

May 14, 202645 min

Jane Disney (environmental health & education)

Jane found her way to science via her high school biology class and earned her PhD studying trout and salmon evolution. After research positions at Washington State University and The Jackson Laboratory, Jane transitioning to teaching high school biology, which she did for for 10 years. She then launched the MDI Water Quality Coalition and later joined MDI Biolab to focus on environmental health research, particularly investigating arsenic and PFAS contamination in drinking water. This conversation was recorded in March 2026. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

April 23, 202645 min

Matt Mahoney (computational scientist)

Matt is a Principal Computational Scientist at The Jackson Laboratory. Trained as a mathematician, Matt then moved into the area of systems biology - driven by a lifelong curiosity and the opportune timing of the 2009 financial crisis. He is currently working on two main projects: studying aging biology and understanding mechanisms of cardiotoxicity for drugs. This conversation was recorded in March 2026 ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

April 3, 202643 min

Kelley Strout (nursing)

Kelley is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Maine, and her research focuses on addressing burnout for nursing students, faculty, and staff. Under her leadership, UMaine Nursing was ranked by U.S. News and Reports in the top 11% of baccalaureate of science in nursing programs nationwide, and in 2022, she received the Presidential Award for Public Engagement at UMaine. This conversation was recorded in January 2026. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

March 12, 202655 min

Maine Discovery Podcast - Taproom Tales

Maine Discovery Museum is launching a new podcast that will focus on programs and events of the Maine Discovery Museum (MDM). In this episode, we have a live recording of an event MDM launched in November 2025 - Taproom Tales. The Maine Discovery Podcast will be coming your way in May 2026! One note: the sound is a little lower quality than you may be used to coming from this feed. We learned a ton from hosting that live event, and expect our next live recording will be quite a bit smoother! ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

February 19, 202630 min

Eva Balog (protein biochemistry)

Eva is an Associate Professor at the University of New England, where her research focuses on proteins and utilizes biochemistry, biomaterials, and biophysics. She is also deeply interested in antidisciplinary, collaborative research. Eva was a 5 Minute Genius™ speaker at the 2024 Maine Science Festival; you can see her talk on our YouTube channel. This conversation was recorded in December 2025. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

January 29, 202629 min

Kirsten Hibbard (informal science education)

Kirsten is a mechanical engineering by education and initial work experience, who has transitioned to leading the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. Her passion for science, engineering, and education are palpable, and her desire to inspire kids about science is inspirational. This conversation was recorded in December 2025. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

January 8, 202634 min

Amber Whittaker (geology)

Amber is a Senior Geologist for the Maine Geological Survey, a state agency in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry that "provides the people and businesses of Maine with essential geologic information about the land where we live and work." Maine has a complex geologic history, and it's made all the harder to study due to the large amount of forest and cover (as opposed to places like New Mexico where the geologic layers are more easily observed).This conversation was recorded in November 2025. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

December 4, 202524 min

Bob Duchesne (birding)

Bob has been the host of a popular radio show broadcast across eastern and central Maine, has served on several economic and business development boards, and is a past member of the Maine House of Representatives. After serving in the Legislature, he began writing columns focused on the Maine outdoors with a particular focus on birds and birding.This conversation was recorded in October 2025. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Bob_DuchesneBob vs MERLIN: https://youtu.be/WJrBHiwhKL4?si=53Kh9EMy4OqLS9OeBob's guiding business: https://mainebirdingtrail.com/ ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

November 13, 202535 min

Greg Zaro (archeology & anthropology)

Greg is an Associate Professor at the University of Maine, where his research looks at the interplay between humans and the environment, focusing on historical ecology, subsistence economies, agriculture, urbanism, and cosmology. Greg's current research project is in Croatia, where he co-directs the Nadin Gradina Archaeological Project (NGAP) an internationally collaborative program of research and education between the University of Maine and the University of Zadar, involving students and scholars from both institutions.This conversation was recorded in October 2025. ~~~~~The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle. The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker. To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.   Find us online:Maine Discovery MuseumMaine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook    Instagram   LinkedIn   Bluesky  YouTubeMaine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook   Instagram  YouTubeMaine Science Festival on social media: Facebook  Instagram   LinkedIn  YouTube© 2026 Maine Discovery Museum

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