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First memories of water as a child and the story of a water birth

This interview was about Leopoldo Saucedo and his immigration to the United States

This is a talk with my dad who I love very much but don’t get to spend that much time with. I offtracked a little bit with my questions but I’m glad that I did because my dad is one...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Leah Okimoto was born in upstate New York, and after having to move to several places across the country, she settled in Marlboro, Massachusetts, where she cemented her childhood. In New York City, she pursued...

In the interview, Marry Ellen discusses becoming a nun coming out of school. The challenges of having rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 23, and then having a child. As well as having a husband who faced cancer and lost...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Eliud Felix discusses his journey from his life growing up in Manhattan and the Bronx to working at Andover High School. He has deep family values and traditions, and hopes to see them continue through...

Nannofossil paleontologist Claire Routledge highlights the need for a work-life balance while working 12-hours shifts, 7 days a week, for two months. After sailing on the South Atlantic Transect (Expedition 390), Claire shares her work responsibilities with nannofossils (along with...

Geochemist Jeff Ryan shares two highlights from his first time sailing on JOIDES Resolution for Expedition 352, involving luggage at the airport, coffee, and why it is good to pack an extra towel. Photo of/from J. Ryan: Working in the...

Aidan Leetz joined JOIDES Resolution as a thin section technician for Expedition 390 in 2022. In this conversation, he shares his journey to joining the JR, his reaction to the news of the end of JR operations, and why he's...

Bonus audio! Andrew McIntyre and Laura Guertin both sailed on JOIDES Resolution for the first time during Expedition 390 (South Atlantic Transect I) and sat down to record a conversation four months after their time on the JR had ended....

Ivan is an international student. We talked about his lifestyle in his home country and how it compared to his experience in the United States.

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-24 00:40:22 Jenny Rask Interview 2 with father Gene Rask. Gene remembers growing up in Butte, Montana. He looks back at Butte, Montana as a mining town. How his family resided there and moved to Portland, Oregon for...

Elena Dillon sits down with her dad Jonathan Dillon who shares his story of immigrating to America from Ireland. He describes the adventure and joy he finds in the States.

Spouses Bo Bartlett (65) and Betsy Eby (54) sit down for a conversation about how their respective childhood homes have influenced who they are today, the inspiration behind each of their artistic styles, and the role that the Bo Bartlett...

When my dad was in his younger years he was playing volleyball in South Florida. Because he had been playing for hours he had bloody feet from the sand. In this interview he shares with me how the current of...

Gary Silberstein (78) talks to his friend Delphine Foo-Matkin (43) and recalls surviving a near-death experience when a surfing trip with a friend went awry.

Peace Boat staff Sumiko Hatakeyama shares the story of how meeting nuclear bomb survivors at the age of 19 started her peacebuilding journey. She also provides advice for aspiring peace builders, and encourages everyone to meet people in person and...

Stepping foot on JOIDES Resolution as a graduate student and the youngest scientist on the ship, Kristin Dickerson wasn't sure what to expect as she joined Expedition 399 (Building Blocks of Life, Atlantis Massif). Right away, she was struck with...

Talking about opportunities and personal experiences throughout our own lives

Conversation with dad about his early years in Tallulah, LA

talked with my mothers boyfriend about his childhood and his connection with the ocean

In this interview, conducted on November 26,2017 in Austin, Texas, Jessica N. (17) interviews her family friend Phuong D. (67) about life back in Vietnam as well as Phuong's journey to America. Phuong shares her struggles about the trip to...

Samiha Chowdhury shared her biggest indifference growing up

Magi Thomley Williams [no age given] interviews her friend and colleague, Kathleen Logan (79), about her family, her career, and the lessons that she has learned throughout her life.

Erin Stevens (33) interviews father Craig Stevens (72) briefly about his life growing up, his adventures during his career, some of his many hobbies, and becoming a grandparent.