Radio is a great medium for public engagement of both general and specific audiences. Nalini has been exploring ways of using this medium to share cutting edge science research and to engage people about the multiple value of trees.

KUER TreeNote :

In 2023, Nalini approached KUER (90.1 FM), the Utah NPR station, about creating a program to raise awareness about the wonder of trees, and the many ways humans engage with trees. This turned into “TreeNote,” a 2-minute weekly show aired during NPR’s Morning Edition on Friday mornings. It also streams as a podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Google. Each episode describes an aspect of tree biology or a way that trees are present in the lives of people.

UPR UnDisciplined :

In 2022, Nalini was the host of “UnDisciplined,” a 30 minute science talk radio program broadcast by Utah Public Radio, in which she interviewed a scientist about his/her interdisciplinary research.