Sophia Charan

Bio

Originally from Minnesota, I am now finishing up my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Caltech, where I study the formation of particulate matter and the reactors we use to understand the atmosphere. For the past few years, I focused on non-traditional sources of urban aerosols, such as those that originate from personal care products. I also co-host the podcast Not My Thesis, which explores the published and unpublished parts of science and have worked in science policy, especially related to climate change. This past year proved how very important science journalism is, and it is such an honor to be a AAAS Mass Media Fellow this summer at the Idaho Statesman. I look forward to getting to know Boise and writing about science!

@SophiaCharan

Clips

• A Boise State study fooled animals into thinking a raging river was near. Many disappeared

• Here’s why you should switch your fan’s direction in the summer – and again in the winter

• Sunlit playground slides can reach 200 degrees. Here’s why — and how to keep kids safe

• Boise wants you to participate in this Green Power Program. How does it work?

• Did a Boise woman see an elusive wolverine on the Greenbelt? Here's what experts say

• It’s a dry heat in Boise, right? Here’s how humidity affects you in extreme weather

• 'Too much at stake': Idaho scientists, fire experts urge skipping at-home July 4 fireworks

• Dangerous heat wave continues to broil Idaho. How can farmworkers be protected?

• Twin red pandas born at Zoo Boise. Naming rights will go to the highest bidder

• This plan would improve habitat along Boise River, redirect some users to prevent damage

• Plexiglass popped up all over Boise during the pandemic. Now what will happen to it?

• These tasty edible plants need wildfires to thrive. Why do they appear in burn areas?

• Flushing the toilet tells Boise about COVID-19 case rates. Will it help detect variants?

• There are about 250 green and yellow objects hanging throughout Boise. What are they?

• Layer of dirt you can't penetrate with a shovel? Here's how water gets through

• Lyme disease coming to Idaho? This video game helps students analyze spread of ticks

• Five died from lightning 70 years ago near Darby, Idaho. Here's how to stay safe.

• These falcons fly with little backpacks. What do Boise State scientists hope to learn?

• Idaho salmon advocates rally for Snake River dam breaching

• 26 feet tall, 5,000 pounds, 647 leaves: how a pink tree in new Boise park was designed

• Snowy Ada County roads were blue last winter. Illness complaints spurred ACHD changes