Shalina Chatlani
Science and Technology ReporterShalina Chatlani covered science and technology; her beat included issues ranging from alternative energy to STEM education. Before coming to KPBS, Shalina was a fellow for Nashville Public Radio, covering environmental and education news. While there, she focused on bringing diverse voices to the air and finding stories on issues of diversity and equity. Shalina also created and co-hosted her own weekly show on higher education and social justice for community radio station WPFW in Washington, DC. She also served as associate editor for a business to business online publication called Education Dive. She was also a contributing reporter for the English-speaking online newspaper, The Rio Times, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shalina earned an undergraduate degree in science, technology and international affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Her master's degree is in science communication, also from Georgetown.
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KPBS Midday EditionScientists say President Donald Trump's characterization of plasma as a "breakthrough," is unfounded and based on unpublished and cherry-picked data. -
Using stem cell technology, scientists created human insulin-producing pancreatic cell clusters that are protected by a type of shield. They were effective in mice. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs Mayor Kevin Faulconer gets close to signing a new deal with a private company, activists push for “municipalization,” which means the city takes over the power grid. -
Scientists say the tests could be game-changers in slowing the spread. But without approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, companies can’t get funding. -
Advocates gathered at the now-infamous 101 Ash St. property Friday and said city leaders are about to make another bad deal with San Diego Gas & Electric.
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KPBS Midday EditionTen people were arrested near downtown San Diego police headquarters overnight during a protest calling for justice in the Breonna Taylor case, authorities reported Thursday. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia's power grid managers are under fire after calling for the first rolling blackouts since 2001. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia is scrambling to find sufficient firefighters amid a coronavirus outbreak that has depleted the pool of inmates who usually handle some of the toughest duties. It's also derailed a plan to hire 600 new state firefighters and support personnel.
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