Pioneers Students hit StoryCorps

We’re just three weeks away from the Pioneers in Science event, when two groups of students will interview two renowned scientists, Sylvia Earle and Harold Varmus.

As part of their preparation, the students went to StoryCorps’ professional sound recording booth at Lincoln Center, so the two groups could meet for the first time and sharpen their interviewing skills. They paired off and headed into the airstream trailer. The result was a series of insightful, touching and often surprising conversations about everything from killing bacteria to wearing high heels to changing the world.

Update (5.22.09):

Shreya

When I saw the pictures from Saturday, I realized that in every single one of them we looked like we were having an awesome time. The experience in general was great because it not only exposed me to new people, but it also taught me a lot about them. I definitely encourage anyone to do the Story Corps interview because it was truly a lot of fun!

Gladi

I had so much fun that day. My favorite part of the day was doing the interview. I really enjoyed it. I believe that it was good to meet the other students because we could learn from each other and we became less nervous. I also think that it was good to spend time with adults because it helps us grow and our communication skills improve because we don't talk to them like we do with our friends. The experience also helped us to became more outgoing and confident when we talk, and now i feel more comfortable about the interview at the live event because I have an idea of how it should work.