Lauren Farrar

KQED Contributor

Lauren has a background in biology, education, and filmmaking. She has had the privilege to work on a diverse array of educational endeavors and is currently a producer for KQED Learning's YouTube series Above the Noise. Lauren's career has taken her to the deepest parts of the ocean to film deep sea hydrothermal vents for classroom webcasts, into the pool to film synchronized swimmers to teach about the pH scale, and on roller coasters to create a video about activation energy. And, she’s done it all for the sake of education. Lauren loves communicating science! Follow her on twitter @LFarrarAtWork

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How Does Electronic Waste Impact the Environment?

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How Can Parasocial Relationships Affect Your Life?

Should Private Jets Be Banned?

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What Kind of Influence Do Lobbyists Have, and Do You Think It’s Fair?

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#MentalHealth TikTok: What You Should Know

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Inflation Hurts. What Are Potential Solutions?

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What Is Inflation and What Causes It?

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How Much Do Social Media Algorithms Influence Your Worldview?

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The Secret Economy of Conspiracy Theories