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The Bald and the Beautiful: Tales from the Nest in Big Bear Valley Apr 05, 2023

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Meet the Friends of Big Bear Valley, a group that maintains two solar powered webcams focused on Jackie and Shadow, a pair of bald eagles in Big Bear Valley, California. Executive Director Sandy Steers and Candee Roberts join us to share a little of Jackie and Shadow’s life while describing the continuous challenges that the eagles face. Listen to the show to learn how you can observe these eagles in your classroom for environmental awareness, appreciation and enjoyment.

Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2023/03/the-bald-and-the-beautiful-tales-from-the-nest-in-big-bear-valley

Revisiting the 1986 Teacher in Space Program Feb 27, 2023

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Announced in 1984 by President Reagan as a way to boost science education, the Teacher in Space program invited teachers to apply to become the first citizen into space. Realizing that two teachers from Wisconsin were selected, we reached out to connect with one of them. From Tomah, Wisconsin, science teacher Larry Scheckel was a finalist in the program alongside Christa McAuliffe. Larry joins the show to describe the Teacher in Space application and selection process, tell us about the state of science education in the 80s, and relive the shared grief that he and other finalists experienced when the Challenger exploded.

Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2023/02/episode-274-teacher-in-space/

Help! My Physics Tutor is a Robot! Jan 19, 2023

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Rhett Allain returns to Lab Out Loud for his 5th time to talk about ChatGPT, a novel artificial intelligence chat tool from OpenAI. In the last few months, Rhett has also been exploring how to use ChatGPT to see how it can solve physics homework, serve as a suitable teaching assistant and even write code. Rhett shares his experience as we think about the utility of emerging AI tools and how they might challenge educators to teach differently.

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https://laboutloud.com/2023/01/episode-273-chatgpt/

A Closer Look at Snowflakes Dec 29, 2022

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Thinking of snow? We first talked to Dr. Kenneth Libbrecht in 2006 when the US Postal Service began featuring his photographs of snowflakes on stamps. 16 years later, we wanted to find out what’s changed in snowflake science, so we invited him back to the show. Dr. Libbrecht joins us again to share new discoveries in snowflake science, describe how he became the snowflake expert for the movie Frozen, and discuss some tips on talking your own pictures of snowflakes.

Show notes and snowflake photos at: https://laboutloud.com/2022/12/a-closer-look-at-snowflakes/

More Science and Technology Videos from Sloan Science and Film Nov 17, 2022

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Sloan Science and Film is an online publication from the Museum of the Moving Image that examines the intersection of science and film. As curator of Science and Technology at the museum and the Executive Editor of scienceandfilm.org, Sonia Epstein returns to Lab Out Loud to discuss how Sloan films were used during the pandemic, how you can use the teacher’s guide with over 60 science-themed short films available to stream, and what you might find if you get a chance to visit the Museum of the Moving Image.

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https://laboutloud.com/2022/11/episode-171-sloan-science-film/

Zombie Science Returns Oct 17, 2022

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For the last decade, this episode on zombie neurobiology has been a seasonal favorite. Listen to Dr. Steven Schlozman describe how to use zombies to teach science.

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https://laboutloud.com/2022/10/episode-270-zombie-science-returns/

Did you get all of your School Supplies? Sep 26, 2022

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Pencils. Notebooks. Glue sticks. Dry erase markers. Safety goggles. Tissues. As students returned to school this fall, they were asked to obtain numerous school supplies for their own use and sometimes for the entire classroom. When are school supplies necessary and when are they excessive? Dale and Brian discuss the topic of school supplies for all classrooms and particularly for the science classroom.

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https://laboutloud.com/2022/09/episode-269-school-supplies/

A Message About the Future of the Show Aug 29, 2022

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After 15 years, the Lab Out Loud podcast is changing.

What does this mean? We are incredibly thankful for the support that NSTA has provided for the show, but after 15 years we are now looking for alternative funding to continue the show.

We need your help! Learn how you can support Lab Out Loud as a listener or an advertiser.

Will we still produce shows? Yes, that's our plan. But we may not be as regular as we have over the last 15 years.

Thank You. Making this show has been an incredible pleasure. Thank you all so much for listening.

Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/?p=5663

Fostering Educational Stewardship May 23, 2022

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Stephen Pompea joins the show to discuss how scientists can support science education in formal and informal settings.

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https://laboutloud.com/?p=5624

Learn Chemistry with Ninjas in Games and Graphic Novels! May 09, 2022

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Nathan Schreiber returns to the Lab Out Loud podcast to talk about his newest project using a series of graphic novels designed to teach chemistry concepts. Building off of the popular game, Valence uses science ninjas in an action packed adventure that teaches foundational chemistry about what makes up the universe, how it’s measured, and how it’s transformed. Nathan joins co-hosts Brian Bartel and Dale Basler to discuss his games and graphic novels, describe how his characters can engage students in learning science, and share a sneak peak at his next project!

Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2022/05/learning-chemistry-with-ninjas/

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