Two career paths from El Yunque to Alaska

Episode 29 July 30, 2020 00:07:43
Two career paths from El Yunque to Alaska
Alaska Voices
Two career paths from El Yunque to Alaska

Jul 30 2020 | 00:07:43

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Show Notes

Holly Prendeville (40) talks with friend and colleague, Ryan Toohey (40), about meeting in Puerto Rico at a research station now recovering from Hurricane Maria. They also discuss fieldwork in Costa Rica, moving to Alaska, and the various paths science careers can take.

This interview was recorded in collaboration with StoryCorps. Recorded by Jessie Robertson on February 15, 2018 during the Alaska Forum on the Environment at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, Alaska. Edited by Kelsey Skonberg.

Music: “Arctic Evening” by Marcel du Preez

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