Science Champions

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This podcast spotlights the educators and scientists who work to improve the public perception of science and inspire the next generation to pursue a career in the field. Each episode features an in-depth conversation about the state of science in popular culture.

  1. 07/16/2019

    Nanochemistry: Renewable Energy, Self-Cleaning Glass & Missions to Mars

    To think big in science, sometimes you have to think small. Nanochemistry is a scientific field that studies matter on a microscopic scale to create materials with world-changing potential. Dr. Suze Kundu explores the possibilities on this episode.

  2. 07/15/2019

    Digital Science in an Analog World

    Electrical engineering takes science out of the lab and into your pocket — and your car, your home, the nearest comic book convention, and beyond. Our guest explores how engineering can improve everything from cosplay to health and fitness.

  3. 06/26/2019

    Better Pizza through Science

    What happens when you take science out of the lab and into your home? The scientific method gets empirically delicious in our chat with Matt Hartings, chemistry professor and author of "Chemistry in Your Kitchen."

  4. 05/29/2019

    Shaping the Future through Science

    If we can predict the future, can we change it? Disaster researchers like Mika McKinnon can. Her research in geophysics helps predict natural disasters and minimize potential damage. Join us for a fascinating discussion about science, science fiction, and the next frontier of human advancement.

  5. 05/15/2019

    Everyday Science: From the Lab to the Medicine Cabinet

    Do you wish you knew more about science? You're not alone. But the truth is, it's easier now than ever before to learn. Our guest shares how adults can continue learning -- and have fun doing it, too.

  6. 04/24/2019

    A Kid's Eye View of Science

    We often ask adults how we can make science fascinating for kids. Why not ask a kid who is already a scientist and inventor? We talk to award-winning youth scientist Gitanjali Rao about what inspires her.

  7. 04/02/2019

    Hands-on Science: The Mark of Maker Culture

    What better way to explore science and technology than by building your own wondrous creations? We explore the hands-on science of maker culture with our guest, Dr. Lucy Rogers.

  8. 03/20/2019

    Sparking a Passion for Science

    How can we get people past the "clickbait headline" level of scientific knowledge? And will genetic editing give us genius babies riding velociraptors? Science teacher & communicator Joanne Manaster answers the tough questions.

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This podcast spotlights the educators and scientists who work to improve the public perception of science and inspire the next generation to pursue a career in the field. Each episode features an in-depth conversation about the state of science in popular culture.

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