This episode of SciChronicles, hosted by Risa Aria Schnebly, features the journeys of two scientists, Daniel Bisgrove and Sci-Chronicles co-host Kayla Burgher, who share how their careers aren't exactly what they had imagined.

Daniel Bisgrove, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Biology and Society program at Arizona State University, has always loved animals, especially goats. As a child, he aspired to be a vet, but he tells us of a shocking experience that made him rethink how he wants to work with animals.

Kayla Burgher, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Environmental Life Sciences program at Arizona State University, tells us how the plans she put in place for her PhD haven't exactly gone to plan. Her research is unpredictable, and so is the world. But through her experiences studying sea turtles, she's learning to accept the uncertainty.

P.S. The eclipse that Daniel mentions in his story occurred in April 2024.

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