Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Science
Science Champions
How can the scientific community better promote equality, diversity, and accessibility? Our guest examines the forces that drive how scientific research gets published, and how these structures could better promote access and ultimately speed up scientific progress.
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Nanochemistry: Renewable Energy, Self-Cleaning Glass, and Missions to Mars
Science Champions
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.
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Digital Science in an Analog World
Science Champions
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.
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Better Pizza Through Science
Science Champions
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."
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Shaping the Future through Science
Science Champions
If we can predict the future, can we change it? Disaster researchers like Mika McKinnon can. Her research 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.
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The Science of Everyday Life
Science Champions
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.
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A Kid's Eye View of Science
Science Champions
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.
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Hands-on Science: The Mark of Maker Culture
Science Champions
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.
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Sparking a Passion for Science
Science Champions
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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Science Education for the Kid Who Knows Everything
Science Champions
How can teachers meet the unique learning needs of students at multiple skill and background knowledge levels? Dr. Jeff Terry shares his thoughts.
info_outlineScience has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Has science education kept up with the changes? How can educators reach children who have the world’s knowledge — and infinite distractions — at their fingertips? Our guest Jeff Terry, Professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, brings decades of experience in science education to explore these questions.