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Paleontology Passion

January 6, 2026 | By Peggy Hodgkins

This show is part of a series exploring Science Moab’s School to Science Program, connecting students with scientists in the field, the lab, and beyond. This program began in 2021 and to date has mentored over 57 local students.  In this episode, we talk with Chris Moriera, a recent graduate of the Grand County Student Career and Success Center and participant in the School to Science Program. Guest host Sasha Pereira explores Chris’s journey from high school to hands-on paleontology internships, his experiences with mentors and scientists, and the impact of these opportunities on his academic and career aspirations. Chris shares insights about the welcoming scientific community, the excitement of fieldwork, and the importance of mentorship. The episode also covers Chris’s achievements, including presenting research at a professional conference and earning a college scholarship. The conversation concludes with advice for students interested in science careers and Chris’s vision for making science accessible to future generations.

Science Moab · PALEONTOLOGY PASSION: A School to Science Story

Reintroducing the Wolf

September 9, 2022 | By Admin

The historic distribution of wolves includes most if not all of Utah. As wolves migrate out of the Yellowstone reintroduction area, their numbers expand both to the north and south. We talk with Kirk Robinson, founder and executive director of Western Wildlife Conservancy, about what wolves are doing, the ecosystems they live in, and what it might mean to have wolves back on the western slope and into the historic ranges within Utah.

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Science Moab · Reintroducing the Wolf

Ecological Restoration

February 11, 2022 | By Admin

There are many efforts going on within the national parks of the Southwest to restore degraded ecosystems. From using biological controls, to weeding and seeding, to anticipating the effects of climate change, the national parks of southeastern Utah are actively being managed to return or maintain ecological function. Here, we speak with NPS ecologist Liz Ballenger about what ecological restoration means for national parks within SE Utah and the Colorado Plateau.

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Science Moab · Ecological Restoration

Nutrition from a Cultural Standpoint

December 3, 2021 | By Admin

Traditional knowledge that addresses the environmental, cultural, nutritional and spiritual health of the land and the people is at the heart of Cynthia Wilson’s work. As a tribal member of the Navajo Nation, Cynthia was born and raised in Monument Valley, UT. We talk with Cynthia about her work with traditional foods and the founding of the Women of Bears Ears who seek to restore Indigenous women’s matrilineal roles and the rematriation of the Earth.

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Science Moab · Nutrition from a Cultural Standpoint

Climate Change Resiliency within Tribal Communities

November 12, 2021 | By Admin

Tribal communities are working on their own terms and with their own knowledge system to address and create resiliency to the coming changes. We talk with Nikki Cooley, the Interim Assistant Director for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) with their tribes and Climate Change Program. While her master’s degree is in forestry from Northern Arizona University, she has now found her dream job where she can combine all of her interests and passions, and feel like she’s making a difference.

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Science Moab · Climate Change Resiliency within Native Communities

Living with Environmental Contaminants

November 5, 2021 | By Admin

The Colorado Plateau is host to many environmental contaminants, both natural and man-made. These dangerous substances can find their way into waterways and eventually to ecosystems. We talk with Jonathan Credo and Amy Chandos about their research on the relationship between human activity and the environment. We talk about how mining and agriculture impact tribal and non-native communities and the ecology of this region.

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Science Moab · Living with Environmental Contaminants

Preserving Rock Art

October 29, 2021 | By Admin

The majority of Rock Art in southern Utah has not been documented. Jonathan Bailey is working on changing that. Hiking many miles into the backcountry, Jonathan is seeking out and photographing rock art in order to protect and preserve its heritage and to conserve the cultural landscapes that surround it. We talk with Jonathan about his work in photography and conservation in Utah and the special places it takes him to.

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Science Moab · Preserving Rock Art

Life Distribution in Deep Canyons

October 15, 2021 | By Admin

Biogeography is the distribution of life within and around landforms. In a large deep canyon, that distribution is influenced by the elevation and the aspect of a slope which also controls the sunlight received. We talk with Larry Stevens of the Museum of Northern Arizona about his decades long investigation of biogeography within the Grand Canyon. More than 70% of the species found in the Grand Canyon are genetically affected by the landform itself and many can live nowhere else.

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Science Moab · Life Distribution in Deep Canyons

Soil and Rock Stability

October 1, 2021 | By Admin

The beautiful red rock desert surrounding Moab is host to more than 10 geohazards that can affect the structural integrity of buildings, bridges, or roads. We talk with Taylor Hall who is a geotechnical engineer studying the physics of soils and rocks in order to understand their mechanical properties and how they may affect such structures. Taylor has recently started his own business in Moab where he finds the unique environment curious and fun to work in.

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Science Moab · Soil and Rock Stability

Perspectives of a Hopi Archaeologist

September 24, 2021 | By Admin

There are not many Indigenous archaeologists working in the southwest, partly because of a troubled past with Western archaeologists.  Lyle Balenquah would like to see that change.  Lyle is a Hopi archaeologist working on ancestral lands on the Colorado Plateau.  We speak with him about his journey into archaeology and what it means for him to be working in these sacred places.  This episode of Science Moab was sponsored by the STEM Action Grant from the Society for Science.

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Science Moab · Perspectives from a Hopi Archaeologist