RADIO(active) Waves National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
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Presented by the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. For those who just can't get enough of our nuclear history and science resources. The podcast focuses on all things atomic, nuclear, and radioactive and has some interesting surprises from our collections storage. Our aim is to delve into the fascinating world of the "Atomic Age" through the lens of the Museum's collections and connections. The podcast will feature interviews, histories, and insights on topics like the Manhattan project, artifacts from the collection, and the differences between nuclear fact and fiction.
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Black History Month: Jasper Jeffries Revisited
This month's Radio(active) Waves is revisiting a previous subject to celebrate Black History Month. We have been graciously granted permission to release this episode using audio from an oral history that Professor Jeffries did in 1987. Join us as we learn more about this interesting and insightful man in his own words.
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Radithor and the FDA
Join us this month for an exploration of one of the most notorious American patent medicines of the 20th century. David and Anna discuss the history of Radithor and its role in the development of the Federal Drug Administration.
The museum's bottle of Radithor: https://www.nuclearmuseum.org/virtual/vex1/69B403CC-14E3-42B5-860A-956464211486.htm
The museum's Radithor brochure: https://www.nuclearmuseum.org/virtual/vex1/B6BB48D4-70B3-4192-A67F-519989277620.htm
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Interview Series: Dr Milo Schield, Statistical Literacy
For our December podcast, Radio(active) Waves had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Milo Schield. Dr. Schield is a consultant with the University of New Mexico, has a Ph.D. in Space Physics from Rice University, and is active in the world of academic statistics. Join David and Anna as we learn more about Dr. Schield’s mission within his field. Statistical Literacy can help to answer questions about the way that statistics help (and hinder) us when navigating a modern world filled with data and offers us clues about the way that statistics may have affected the public view of the nuclear industry.
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Interview Series: Danielle Redhouse, Nuclear Engineer
For this month’s podcast, we decided to do something a little bit different. David scheduled some really amazing programming for Nuclear Science Week, and he was able to conduct a fascinating interview with a professional working in the nuclear industry. We thought that it would be a great opportunity for us to share with you what Danielle Redhouse had to say about her unique profession working for Sandia National Laboratories. If you have ever been interested in what it’s like to work as a nuclear engineer, this is the episode for you!
Here are the videos that were played during the original event so that you can take a look for yourself:
https://youtu.be/pa0Fmcv83nw
https://youtu.be/valvf2yoVvU
As always, please feel free to email us at info@nuclearmuseum.org -
The British Mission
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This month, Anna is in the UK! To commemorate her first bit of travel since we began the podcast mid-pandemic last year, we will be discussing the British Mission and their contribution to the Manhattan Project. -
Nuclear by Mail, Concept to Exhibit
Join us this month for a sneak peek behind the scenes of the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History’s newest exhibit! Nuclear By Mail tracks the parallel histories of the postal service and stamp collecting and atomic history. Please follow these links to check out the online versions of the exhibit:
https://nuclearmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/archive/857996F4-68A4-45F1-B076-107287420864
https://nuclearmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/archive/BEE62C73-B266-464F-BC60-422587482825
https://nuclearmuseum.pastperfectonline.com/archive/A22F5D1F-7883-479A-9941-114119459136
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