
Bug Talk
This podcast is created by the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University. Its hosted by multiple co-hosts and its goal is to introduce the person behind the scientist. You will hear conversations with entomologists and scientists to learn more about their lives, what inspires them and what interests them outside of work. Follow the podcast on Twitter or Instagram @bugtalkpodcast. You can direct message us on Twitter if you'd like to reach out to us. You can also follow us on YouTube on the Bug Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYJf8hS87OdcxZT9K1BqKhQ/videos. Artwork illustrated by Elisabeth Darling.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
Bug Talk
Latest Episodes
Dr. Jean Tsao
[RE-UPLOAD FROM JUNE 16, 2021]Dr. Jean Tsao (Twitter: @JTsao1) from MSU's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife talks about everybody's "favorite" ticks! We also chatted about how she became an expert in this group of arthropods and she s...
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Bug Talk 1 Year Anniversary!
[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 31, 2021]Original Bug Talk producers celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the Bug Talk podcast by discussing future plans, major breakthroughs in the MSU Entomology Department, research opportunities, and more!
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Dr. Sheila Colla
[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 25, 2021]Dr. Sheila Colla is an assistant professor at York University in Toronto, Canada. Her lab focuses on researching native pollinators, especially bumble bees. In this episode, Sheila talked about her undergra...
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Fieldwork Safety with Dr. Jackie Perkins
[RE-UPLOAD FROM MARCH 22, 2021]Ariana and Zsofia talked with Jackie Perkins about fieldwork safety guidelines and how we approach field work this upcoming field season. Jackie developed a document that contains best practices on travelin...
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