Science for the classroom and beyond
https://archive.org/download/lab-out-loud/LOL025.mp3 We welcome Jodi Peterson to the show this week. Jodi serves as the Assistant Executive Director for the NSTA Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, and talks to us about what we might see for science and science education with the Obama administration. Make sure to tell us what you think about Science in its Rightful Place. Comment […]
Read morehttps://archive.org/download/lab-out-loud/LOL024.mp3 We welcome Phil Plait (aka The Bad Astronomer) back to the show. Phil talks to us about the International Year of Astronomy and highlights a few events planned for the IYA. As President of the James Randi Educational Foundation, Phil also discusses the role of skepticism in education. Links: The Bad Astronomer at Discover Magazine Original BA site […]
Read moreOn Jay Leno’s Garage, Jay introduces us to the new wind turbine destine for the house of Ed Begley Jr. The new design uses magnetic levitation to reduce friction, noise, vibration and other forms of energy loss. I wonder how this will affect the rivalry that Ed has with his neighbor Bill Nye?
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