Radicals & Revolutionaries Lab
Jane Willenbring
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- Editora: Podcast
- Duração: 0:52:19
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This week's revolutionary is Jane Willenbring, geologist and cast member of the documentary Picture a Scientist. Her career has spanned from the South Pole to the North Pole, and she has risen to prominence for taking a stand against abuses of power in academia.In our discussion we cover her beginnings in North Dakota, her first Antarctic expedition, how she continued to carve a path in academia after experiencing sexual harassment in the field, and why she finally came forward when she did. A significant portion of our conversation deals with abuse and sexual harassment, so please listen with care.Some Questions I Ask:What has transpired since the release of Picture a Scientist? (1:31)Did your parents push you towards the hard sciences? (9:00)Were your curiosity and your passion for science nurtured at North Dakota State University? (12:07)What was the path that led you to Antarctica? (18:11)What went down in Antarctica? (22:49)What happened in the aftermath of the Antarctic expedition? (33:10)Do you have ad