Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria
Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, television host, producer, and journalist. She is excited to present "Talk Nerdy," a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 68 minutes
- Episodes
- 569
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Computational Neuroscience w/ Grace Lindsay
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by computational neuroscientist Dr. Grace Lindsay to talk about the new book, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering, and Mathematics Have Shaped …
00:58:44 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
Deep Sea Coral w/ Narissa Bax
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Narissa Bax, the Marine and Coastal Program Coordinator for the South Atlantic Environmental Research Group in the Falkland Islands. Narissa share…
00:54:50 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
Black in STEM w/ Deena Pierott
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by awardee of President Barack Obama's White House Champion of Change for Technology Inclusion, Deena Pierott. Deena is the founder of iUrban Teen, a sci…
00:55:48 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
Forced Sterilization w/ Audrey Clare Farley
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer and historian Dr. Audrey Clare Farley to talk about her new book, "The Unfit Heiress: The Tragic Life and Scandalous Sterilization of Ann Coope…
01:10:59 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
How to Be Animal w/ Melanie Challenger
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by writer, researcher, and broadcaster Melanie Challenger to talk about her newest book, "How to Be Animal: A New History of What It Means to Be Human." …
01:10:20 |
Mon 05 Jul 2021
Fake Medicine w/ Brad McKay
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Australian GP and science communicator Dr. Brad McKay to talk about his new book, “Fake Medicine: Exposing the Wellness Crazes, Cons and Quacks Costin…
01:15:00 |
Mon 28 Jun 2021
Best in Fair w/ Michelle Hua & Yunseo Choi
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by two brilliant teenagers who recently won top honors in science competitions. First, she speaks with Michelle Hua, first-place winner of the Regeneron …
00:54:46 |
Mon 21 Jun 2021
Uncertainty and Art in Medicine w/ Alexa Miller
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Alexa Miller, founder of the medical education consultancy Arts Practica. They discuss the use of visual arts education to improve diagnostic outcomes…
00:55:34 |
Mon 14 Jun 2021
Racism and Expertise w/ Eman Tadros
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dr. Eman Tadros, Assistant Professor in the Division of Psychology and Counseling at Governor’s State University. They talk about the profound effects…
01:21:05 |
Mon 07 Jun 2021
Who Gives a Poop? w/ Heather Montgomery
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by environmental educator and children’s book author Heather L. Montgomery to talk about “Who Gives a Poop? Surprising Science from One End to the Other.…
00:45:04 |
Mon 31 May 2021
Great Adaptations w/ Kenneth Catania
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by neuroscientist Dr. Kenneth Catania to talk about his new book, "Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mys…
00:57:21 |
Mon 24 May 2021
Blackwell Doctors w/ Janice Nimura
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by historian Janice Nimura to talk about her new book, "The Doctors Blackwell: How Two Pioneering Women Brought Medicine to Women and Women to Medicine."…
00:53:12 |
Mon 17 May 2021
Fire in Paradise w/ Dani Anguiano
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by The Guardian’s Dani Anguiano to talk about her new book, “Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy.” Dani tells the harrowing details of the November 8, …
00:59:49 |
Mon 10 May 2021
Beloved Beasts w/ Michelle Nijhuis
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Michelle Nijhuis, author of "Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction." They discuss the nuanced efforts of individuals and organizat…
01:01:05 |
Mon 03 May 2021
Four Lost Cities w/ Annalee Newitz
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer Annalee Newitz to talk about their newest book, "Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age." They discuss the fascinating his…
01:05:47 |
Mon 26 Apr 2021
Fundamentals w/ Frank Wilczek
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics, Dr. Frank Wilczek, to talk about his newest book, "Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality." They discuss the…
01:06:58 |
Mon 19 Apr 2021
Cyber Privacy w/ April Falcon Doss
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by the Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Technology, Law, and Policy, April Falcon Doss. They talk about her new book, "Cyber Privacy: W…
01:06:53 |
Mon 12 Apr 2021
Is This Wifi Organic? w/ Dave Farina
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Dave Farina (Professor Dave Explains) to talk about his new book, "Is this Wifi Organic? A Guide to Spotting Misleading Science Online." They talk abo…
01:17:19 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
Cholera, Anthrax, & Sexism Too w/ Rita Colwell
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by infectious disease scientist Dr. Rita Colwell, who served as the first female director of the National Science Foundation and continues to engage in a…
00:55:52 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
Trans and Dinos w/ Riley Black
In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by science writer Riley Black ("Written in Stone," "My Beloved Brontosaurus," "Skeleton Keys"), who shares her experience as a transgender woman in paleo…
01:03:53 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
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