Kirsten Hines on "Wild Florida"

December 08, 2023 00:32:02
Kirsten Hines on "Wild Florida"
51 Percent
Kirsten Hines on "Wild Florida"

Dec 08 2023 | 00:32:02

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Show Notes

On the latest 51%, we speak with biologist and wildlife photographer Kirsten Hines about her new book Wild Florida: An Animal Odyssey, documenting the state’s diverse population of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. We also stop by a conference celebrating women in STEM at the headquarters of GlobalFoundries in New York’s Capital Region, and our associate producer Jody Cowan sits down with the battery experts at Qnovo for a look at the future of electric vehicles. 

Guest: Kirsten Hines, author of Wild Florida; Dania Ghantous, Co-founder and VP of Technology at Qnovo; Tracy Mack-Askew, Chief Engineer, Chassis and Vocational Engineering at Daimler Truck North America; Denise Gray, former President of LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. Tech Center

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio in Albany, New York. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

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