Lab Out Loud is a podcast and blog that discusses science news and science education with leading scientists, researchers, science writers and other important figures in the field.

Hosts

Dale Basler

Dale Basler

Brian Bartel

Brian Bartel

Dale Basler has been a teacher of science in Appleton, Wisconsin since 1998. He currently teaches physics and physical science at Appleton East High School.  Across the river, Brian Bartel has been teaching biology and chemistry at Appleton West High School since 2000.

Since 2001, Dale has also been serving as webmaster for his state’s science teacher organization, the Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers (WSST). In 2004, Dale was elected President-Elect of WSST and served for four years on the WSST Board of Directors. For two of those years, Dale served as President of WSST.  In 2001, Brian joined Dale in the Publications’ Committee of WSST by serving as the newsletter editor for WSST.  Brian is currently the President of WSST (2007-2008).

In June of 2006, Dale and Brian started Periodicity, the podcast of the WSST.  Together they produced 52 episodes that discussed topics in science news and science education by interviewing key leaders in science. As co-host, Dale has received both local and national recognition for his interviews.

Dale is also an independent consultant and web page designer who specializes in work for institutions and organizations in education.

Brian manages a blog at www.explodingsink.com.