UMD Activation Academy Storytelling

Samantha is a sorority member who grew up in a church and is passionate about Women’s Health.

Interview with Grandma Carol

November 25th 2018, I interviewed my grandma. Even though she didn’t want to do it, she allowed me!

Generations Project by James Ingram (Part 1)

In this recording I am interviewing my Dad. His name is Dion Ingram.

Adjusting to a foreign land

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

"Magnetic fields are used in many of the devices we carry around with us." an interview with Laurie Brown

Laurie Brown, Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, has been a member of AGU for 46 years. She shares her observations on the growth of paleomagnetism at AGU and its importance in helping address climate. She also discusses how...

Hair as an equalizer for a Ghanaian schoolgirl

A Ghanaian woman tells me about her childhood experience in Nigeria where hairstyles were a part of the school uniform, how she feels about the time it takes to get her hair braided, and the hilarious story of the first...

Likhitha and Prishika Patlolla: Family and Culture During COVID-19

Likhitha Patlolla (18) speaks with her sister, Prishika Patlolla (16) about what family and culture means to her as a high-schooler during a global pandemic.

“We had the spirit of working together” – founding parent of Santa Cruz Waldorf School, Alison (Keeler) Carrillo

Alison (Keeler) Carrillo shares with us her experience of “plunging in” as a founding parent at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School back in the 70s, her 41 year connection to the school, how the parents over the years have made...

"I got a little periodic table wallet card. So, I really am a card-carrying chemist." an interview with Jack Kaye

Jack Kaye, associate director for research at NASA's Earth Science Division, discuss his origins as a chemist and earth scientist, and how he was recruited to Goddard to be a chemist among meteorologists. "My boss would advertise me as his...

A Talk With Denise

The interviewee Denise discusses how parenting styles, psychosocial development, and sociocultural development played a role in her upbringing and daily life to date.

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Sandra Jewell and Imani Thomas

Friends Rev. Dr. Sandra Jewell [no age given] and Imani Thomas [no age given] discuss what brought them together as friends and the life lessons that connect them.

My mother, Claudia Hortua, shares stories from her upbringing.

I interview my mother about her childhood in Colombia, coming to America, adopting a new culture, and the many lessons life has taught her. She shares experiences and people that have shaped her into the strong woman she is today.

COVID-19: Jackie Walther of The Square Meal

Jackie Walther and Jackie Neale talk about some of the unexpected outcomes of the coronavirus global pandemic. Jackie and her husband Dan own a short-order, take-out restaurant called The Square Meal in Oaklyn, NJ and on the heels of discussing...

Language and Culture Story

Talked about my mom's culture and language background and how it was like for her to come to a different country to live.

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Claudia Melton and Dara Khan

Dara Khan (34) and his wife, Claudia Melton (34), discuss how their lives have change with the arrival of a newborn and COVID-19.

Culture

We talk about what’s the difference between living in America and Sweden

Pete Kerns Looks for Lost Pigs

Pete Kerns remembers when his pigs escape into the woods of Iowa, and the week of searching with community members that ensued.