Jennifer Dionisio

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  • Username: jdionisio
  • Executive Producer
  • Role: Producer Group Staff

Recent Pieces from Jennifer Dionisio

Caption: Easily available equipment, like cameras, can be put to use by citizen scientists., Credit: Flickr user Mike.

Distillations #178: Air Monitoring (15:35)
From: Distillations

In this episode, we look at how civic scientists can gather useful data on their surroundings. We go to the Bay Area where a series of rooftop carbon dioxide monitors are ...
Caption: A mid 20th century hearing aid from CHF’s collections.

Distillations Episode 177: The Twilight Years (18:01)
From: Distillations

Part three in our series, The Stages of Life, spotlighting the chemistry found in childhood, adulthood, and old age. First, a look at how brain connections break down over ...
Caption: Cartoon from an AIDS comic book. , Credit: the National Museum of Health & Medicine.

Distillations Episode 176: The Adult Show (15:03)
From: Distillations

Join us for the second installment of The Stages of Life, spotlighting the chemistry found in childhood, adulthood, and old age. We start by looking at how the brain changes ...
Caption: Children have been coloring in with crayons for almost 100 years. , Credit: Sruthi Pinnamaneni.

Distillations Episode 175: The Kid Show (17:28)
From: Distillations

This episode kicks off a three-part series, The Stages of Life, spotlighting the chemistry found in childhood, adulthood, and old age. First, a look at the brains of ...
Caption: Most people have heard the term 'food webs.' But have you heard about 'water webs'? , Credit: Flickr user shinybluesmiles.

Distillations Episode 174: Water Webs (15:11)
From: Distillations

In this episode we look at how delicate desert ecosystems are affected by climate change. Then the impact of toxic metals on Rocky Mountain streams.
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Distillations Episode 173: Power Up (17:06)
From: Distillations

In this episode we look at the modern power grid, which is on the brink of important changes. First, why the smart grid matters. Then, the critical mission of Caltech's Solar Army.
Caption: Want strong, shiny hair? Pick up a package of Superstrength Henna 'N' Placenta Conditioning Treatment at your local beauty store. It's just one of many beauty products containing decidedly icky ingredients., Credit: Jennifer Dionisio

Distillations Episode 172: On Beauty (15:25)
From: Distillations

In this episode we look at questionable appearance enhancers. First the Beauty Historian shares some shocking beauty rituals of yore. Then a look at how Brazilian Blowouts ...
Caption: Susan Warzek helps her fellow speleologists return Howe Caverns to its natural splendor., Credit: Amy Kraft

Distillations Episode 171: Underground Worlds (16:35)
From: Distillations

In this episode we investigate the science beneath our streets. First how a team of amateur speleologists are keeping Howe Caverns safe. Then a look at Philadelphia's ...
Caption: Oakland residents tend to a backyard garden as part of the annual Throw Down for the Town service festival. , Credit: the Ella Baker Center. Photo by David Hanks.

Distillations Episode 170: Urban Agriculture (18:33)
From: Distillations

In this episode we learn how advances in urban agriculture are providing new access to fresh food. First, how hundreds of tons of fishbones are cleaning up Oakland soil. Then ...
Caption: Can this church be saved? Chemists and congregants alike say yes., Credit: Alex Lewis

Distillations Episode 169: Neighborhood Preservation (17:11)
From: Distillations

In this episode we see old bones made new again. First the ongoing restoration of Philadelphia's 19th Street Baptist Church. Then a discussion about what makes some old ...