VPT Online: Emerging Science

The new season continues every Tuesday at 9 p.m. in February!

Astronomy
Explore the wonders of the cosmos with two of Vermont's leading astronomical physicists. Learn more about the episode, or watch it online.

Ecological Economics
Looks at new ways of allocating resources, plus an update on biofuels. Learn more about the episode, or watch it on February 9th!

Food Pathogens
Food recalls are becoming all too common, and Vermont researchers are looking for solutions. Learn more about the episode, or watch it on February 16th!

Disease Origins & Transmission
Travel from Vermont laboratories to African mud puddles to explore the growing incidence of infectious diseases – and to see how Vermont researchers are looking for answers. Learn more about the episode, or watch it on February 23rd!

Join host Amny Seidl as she explores the latest scientific developments in Vermont and beyond!

Vermont Public Television and Vermont EPSCoR team up to bring you this engaging new TV series about Vermonters involved in cutting-edge scientific inquiry - Vermonters at the frontiers of science. Hosted by Amy Seidl, the program delves into such topics as energy, transportation and the technology of social sciences - all with a Vermont perspective. The series is designed to educate and inspire - and to document the success of Vermont’s scientific community.

Funding for the Emerging Science project is provided by VT EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research). For more than 20 years, VT EPSCoR (based at the University of Vermont) has been supporting Vermont scientists through funding, outreach and technology development.