Catherine Shen

Hartford

Education Reporter at Connecticut Public

Education Reporter for Connecticut Public Radio @wnpr

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Articles

From sea to table: the power of Connecticut’s kelp industry

1 week ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published June 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT Connecticut’s kelp industry is booming! This versatile type of seaweed is farmed right off Connecticut’s shoreline and used in a variety of cuisines, fertilizers, lotions, and more!This hour, we’re joined by local kelp farmers and experts for a deep dive into aquaculture’s fastest growing industry. We’ll look at how chefs are using kelp in their favorite recipes and why seaweed is a powerful force against climate change.
Monica Ong on the art of visual poetry

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Visual poet Monica Ong grew up as a pretty creative kid. She had a deep interest in photography and print artistry, but she also had a deep love for language. Mixing these two mediums has resulted in something she calls visual poetry: an alchemy of text and image where the elements of an image, also make up a poem.
Rad Dads of CT Public share their parenting triumphs and challenges

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Dads: What’s it like to be a father in 2025? Research says that since the pandemic, Dads have become more involved with their family life. Today, we’re talking about navigating fatherhood in 2025. Because being a Dad today is different than ever before. We'll talk to some Dads here at Connecticut Public.
Pickleball in Connecticut isn’t just a pastime-it’s a passion

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published June 9, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Whether you're eight or 80, there's something about the paddle, the court, and the community that's bringing people together. This hour, we talk with a coach, enthusiasts, and business owners about why pickleball is booming across Connecticut and the country.
Extreme heat can impact physical and mental health: Here's how to prepare

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT Dave Wurtzel / Connecticut PublicFILE: Hartford Fire Department cadet Nick Thompson passes out water to people in Barnard Park, September 7, 2023 during a heat wave. Experts say Connecticut's annual average temperature has increased incrementally every decade since 1895.
The transforming milestones of our youth, from proms to graduation

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published June 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT Tyler Russell / Connecticut PublicFILE: Seniors from Bullard-Havens Technical High School - Miguel Martinez, Nayelis Morales, and Nick Jones enjoy a unique prom experience at Quassy Amusement Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut on June 3rd, 2021. It’s that time of year.
Author Sarah Ruhl on the teachers who stay with us

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published June 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM EDT Bruce Glikas / Getty ImagesPlaywright and author Sarah Ruhl during a book signing and celebration of Milkweed Editions & Signature Theatre's world premiere of the stage adaption of "Letters From Max: A Poet, A Teacher, And A Friendship" by Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo at Signature Theatre Company’s Pershing Square Signature Center on March 2, 2023 in New York City.
What's happening to men? A look at men's health in Connecticut

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT It might sound like a cliche, but men in the U.S. are not going to the doctor, and their physical and mental health is suffering. A recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic found that nearly 40% of Gen Z men didn’t have a primary care doctor. And the life expectancy gap between men and women is widening. That’s according to the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Scientists are using AI technology to speak whale

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Chloe Wynne |Catherine Shen

By Chloe Wynne, Published May 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT David L. Ryan / Boston Globe via Getty ImagesFILE: A view of the Baleen which is a filter-feeder system inside the mouth of a right whale feeding off the shores of Duxbury Beach. There were groups of the North Atlantic right whales swimming off shore. The critically endangered animals are making a comeback since they were nearly hunted to extinction a century ago.
Thinking of eloping? One Connecticut couple shares their story

1 month ago | ctpublic.org | Tess Terrible |Catherine Shen

By Tess Terrible, Published May 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT The average cost of a wedding in Connecticut is nearly $35,000. Many couples are changing the way they get married, some opting for a small or “micro” wedding with only a few close friends and family members. And others are deciding to elope. But the decision to elope isn’t always tied to wanting to avoid the price tag of a big wedding. This hour, we hear from one couple who recently eloped at the start of the year.