Now streaming on Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2: Cheryl Murphy

In this episode of sh(e)=mc2 we meet Cheryl Murphy,  an ecotoxicologist who has traveled the world studying the effects of chemicals on wildlife. Cheryl’s career journey has opened many new doors as she pursues her passion for science. She shares the interesting path of her scientific career and offers her unique perspectives, including reducing barriers for diversity in science. 

Cheryl is a scientific researcher, professor, and director. Cheryl is the Director for the Center for PFAS Research and a professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Cheryl has a Ph.D. in Oceanography and Coastal Sciences from Louisiana State University, an M.S. in Cell Biology and Physiology from the University of Alberta, and B.S. in Marine Biology from Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia).

This episode is part of Season 1 our new podcast, sh(e)=mc2, which celebrates the energy, light, and power created by women leaders in science.  The podcast is now available for listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart, and other platforms.

We share inspiring stories in our first season of sh(e) = mc2.. We are connecting with amazing women who have risen to the tops of their fields and profession and are now motivating a younger generation to not shy away from the sciences, but rather feel empowered and confident to pursue a career in science.  The podcast is hosted by Maya Murshak, the CEO of Merit Laboratories, a woman-owned business specializing in scientific laboratory testing, and produced by Heidi Komar of BlueOpps.  

Season 1 of sh(e)=mc2 is sponsored by Agilent Technologies. Agilent is a leader in life sciences advancing quality of life through people, products, planet, and prosperity. Agilent Technologies is a global leader in the life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, delivering insight and innovation toward advancing the quality of life. Agilent’s full range of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to our customers' most challenging questions. Learn more at www.agilent.com. 

Merit Laboratories is one of the nation’s leading environmental testing laboratories, analyzing soil, wastewater, groundwater, drinking water, and other sample matrices for a diverse range of analytical parameters.