Fighting Wellness Scams with Science

Ever feel lost in the world of wellness advice online? Our guest, Dr. Jonathan Stea, has a new book called “Mind the Science” that helps cut through the noise of the wellness industry, exposing pseudoscience and mental health misinformation. As a promoter of science communication, Dr. Stea seeks to empower people to make informed decisions about mental well-being. His new […]

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Equity and Evidence: a Vision for NSTA from Erika Shugart

Erika Shugart joins us for our 250th episode to discuss her role as the NSTA Executive Director, share how the association can provide professional development and networking opportunities in a face to face world with digital demands, and explain her vision to provide equity and evidence in science education. About our Guest: A Ph.D.  scientist and long-time leader in informal […]

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The Socioscientific Issues Approach: Addressing Controversial Issues in the Science Classroom

How do you address controversial science issues in your classroom instruction? Our guests this week are the co-authors of a recent Phi Delta Kappan publication (read below) that might give you some insight in how to help prepare students to become scientifically literate citizens by incorporating socioscientific issues in the classroom. David Owens (College of Education, University of Missouri), Troy Sadler […]

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