Meet Your Hosts: Why We Started The Science That Feeds Us

In this episode, we turn the mic on ourselves to share the story behind The Science That Feeds Us. We talk about how our own paths led us into science and communication, and why this podcast exists in the first place. At the core is our belief that storytelling makes science more human, more relatable, and ultimately more impactful. We explore what makes food systems communication different from agricultural communication, and why conversations about food are uniquely personal and challenging compared to other sciences. We also reflect on the topics we’ve been most excited to cover this season, the ones we hope to explore in the future, and what drives us to keep showing up in these conversations. Join us for a candid conversation about who we are behind the mic and the vision that fuels The Science That Feeds Us. 

Learn more about our work below:

Katie Sanders’ NC State Bio Page: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/people/catherine-sanders/ 

Bhavisha Gulabrai’s NC State Bio Page: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-human-sciences/people/bhavisha-gulabrai/ 

Hub for Food Systems Communication and Engagement: https://units.cals.ncsu.edu/food-systems-comm-hub/ 

The Science That Feeds Us podcast brings together extension agents, faculty specialists, and scientists for interdisciplinary conversations on emerging trends in agriculture and the food system. Designed to inform and engage both professionals and curious consumers, we highlight the stories behind the science to build deeper connections to food and agriculture research. The Science That Feeds Us is supported by NC State Extension and NC State University.

Edited and Produced by: Bhavisha Gulabrai

Music: Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.