Science In-Between

Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon
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  • EDUCATION
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This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 287: AI Very Special Episode

    In this episode, we discuss how qualitative researchers are using AI with Dr. Elizabeth Langran, Dr. Paula Cristina Azevdo, and Dr. Shernette Dunn. Things that bring us joy this week: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami Author Charles Yu The Joy Lab Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind Special Guests: Elizabeth Langran, Paula Cristina Azevedo, and Shernette Dunn.

    53 min

  2. MAR 4

    Episode 286: How Competent Are We?

    This week we discuss teacher education competencies and how they are used to structure requirements and thus courses at universities. Things that bring us joy this week: Traitors UK on Peacock Trumpet Ensemble Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    51 min

  3. FEB 25

    Episode 285: Take Me to Your Leader

    In this episode, we discuss the role of the Science Content Advisor at the PA Department of Education. Things that bring us joy this week: Fallout series on Amazon If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    41 min

  4. FEB 18

    Episode 284: Brains are Messy

    This week we talk about the difference between knowing and understanding and maybe how comparing to AI neural networks can help clarify the difference. Things that bring us joy this week: Vineland by Thomas Pynchon Absolute Batman Vol. 1&2 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    41 min

  5. FEB 11

    Episode 283: Games People Play

    In this episode, we discuss card games, especially ones for learning. Some of the games mentioned in the episode include: Analog Inspiration The Rithm Project AI Leadership Cards Things that bring us joy this week: The Pitt on HBO Pistachio Ice Cream Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    47 min

  6. FEB 4

    Episode 282: Snow Day

    This week we talk about snow days (since we had one) and also how they are a case study in policy vs. guidance vs. practice across lots of areas. Things that bring us joy this week: McSweeny's Quarterly Concern Academy Award Nominated Best Pictures (specifically Train Dreams; F1; and Secret Agent) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    38 min

  7. JAN 28

    Episode 281: Can We Make Science Education More Accessible?

    In this episode, we try to answer a listener's email about online accessibility and science education. Things that bring us joy this week: The Rip movie Is This Thing On? movie Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    37 min

  8. JAN 21

    Episode 280: Dark Forest of Naming

    This week we talk about conceptualizing and operationalizing ideas in educational research and the impact of that process on improving teaching practice. Things that bring us joy this week: Buena Vista Social Club F1 Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

    46 min
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This is a conversation about how science teaching can move between and connect different worlds.

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  • Creator
    Scott McDonald and Ollie Dreon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Science In-Between
  • Show Website
    Science In-Between