Take a break, we're on Smoko! For today's episode we're joined by Dr. Sophie Hines, a climate scientist and paleoceanographer from WHOI (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute)!

Dr. Hines shares how her passion for understanding climate change coupled with serendipity and "winging it" led her from a major in chemistry to specializing in paleoceanography. Discover the vital role of ocean circulation in global climate transitions, with a focus on the North Atlantic and Antarctica. Uncover the deep ocean's immense carbon storage capacity and its significant impact on our planet's climate.

We dive in to all things proxies, as Sophie explains how geochemical markers are used in reconstructing past ocean conditions. Learn how fossilized shells and other proxies are used within climate models, and how these data sets can help predict future scenarios. Dive deep into the Iberian margin, a region of interest for high-resolution climate records obtained from sediment cores.

Hear about Dr. Hines' career, from completing her PhD to establishing her own lab, the Hines lab, at Woods Hole. Get a glimpse into oceanographic research expeditions as Sophie discusses her upcoming research in the Iberian margin and the Labrador Sea.

From collecting sediment cores to measuring seawater. Discover the International Ocean Discovery Program and the research vessel, the Joides Resolution. Learn about different coring methods, their pros and cons, and the challenges and excitement of leading research expeditions.

Join Sophie and Alexis as they share their experiences as scientists, touching on the unpredictable nature of their work and the importance of continuous learning. Gain insights into the challenges of graduate school, the need for resilience, and the significance of camaraderie among colleagues. Embrace the process of scientific discovery and the inherent uncertainty it entails.

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