For the second episode of The Fireside Thesis, Claudia Bruhn talks about her ongoing postdoctoral research on the topic of Arctic Environmental Microbiology. Claudia discusses the elegance of the scientific method, the advantages and disadvantages of fieldwork, and how to inject creativity into academic research! She also chats about what it's like to be a woman in STEM and provides advice for future researchers. Lean into the curiosity as we deep-dive into the sciences in a comfortable, informal atmosphere. Stay curious, stay cozy.