Sparks Fly
Nick Deason, while in lab one night, picks a fight with a fruit fly and disaster ensues. How will his mentor react when Nick timidly calls him to tell him about the disaster? This story was told liv...
12 Feb 9min
Martial Arts and Sciences
After sleepless nights and failed PCR reactions, Teju finds solace in karate and the philosophy of persistence. Through countless troubleshooting sessions and kata repetitions, she discovers that both...
10 Feb 9min
Pirates of the Canteen
Seven weeks on the Pacific Ocean collecting climate data sounds idyllic—until the snack supply runs out - a low point on the high seas. As tensions rise and a black market for potato chips emerges, on...
6 Feb 8min
Magic Before Six
Shivani braves Illinois winters and failing experiments—armed with grit, a mother’s unwavering love, and a dash of magical thinking. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 20...
4 Feb 11min
Neopreening
Theodora thinks that being a marine biologist will be glamorous - swimming in pristine blue oceans with charismatic megafauna. But, the reality is quite different. In this silly story about the trials...
18 Jul 20257min
For Aeneas
In this heartfelt story, a Kalle shares how a small companion helped her navigate the challenges of grad school, heartbreak, and illness. With the unexpected loss of her pal, Kalle must navigate grief...
16 Jul 20256min
Cichlids All The Way Down
Justin was just hitting his stride. Excelling in classes, conducting exciting research. But then, everything stopped. Justin's story is about how roadblocks can sometimes turn in to opportunities to a...
14 Jul 202513min
