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Significant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceAgingWe explore the history and implications of aging research. First we review the evolution of the medical understanding of the aging process, then we conclude with a discussion of the ethics associated with current anti-aging proposals.
2021-01-2222 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceHealth and Healing Pt 3In Episode 3 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing” co-hosts CJ and Nick discuss traditional and Western processes of medical discovery, as well as the unique and ancient history of the ma huang plant.
2021-01-1915 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceHealth and Healing Pt 2In Episode 2 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing,” Chris interviews his friend Kamil to discuss cultural healing and healthcare access in the Afar region of Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
2021-01-1915 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceHealth and Healing Pt 1In Episode 1 of “Significant Stories: Health and Healing,” co-hosts Judy and Maia talk about biopiracy, the connections between Western and traditional medicine, and the legal battle that ensued in the 1990s when turmeric was granted a patent in the United States.
2021-01-1914 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of SciencePandemics and Power Pt 3: COVID-19 and Media CoverageThis episode is about the subjective language used by the West to describe the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the global south. We dive into how countries like Senegal and Rwanda are leading the charge in COVID-19 management and innovation, despite skeptical coverage by Western media that might have you believe otherwise. We listen to news coverage from throughout the pandemic to facilitate a larger discussion about how the media plays an outsized role in shaping public opinion.
2021-01-1416 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of SciencePandemics and Power Pt 2: COVID-19 and Environmental JusticeIn this episode, we dive into the environmental factors that contribute to the disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in minority communities. We explore the institutions and practices underlying the increased burden of pollution and other forms of environmental toxicity placed on communities of color. This episode features an interview with Kim Gaddy, an Environmental Justice Organizer for Clean Water Action of New Jersey.
2021-01-1419 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of SciencePandemics and Power Pt 1: COVID-19 and Special EducationThis episode discusses the hardships associated with creating a safe and effective learning environment for all children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students, teachers, and families must adapt to new forms of schooling amidst social distancing protocols, and these challenges are often amplified for students with disabilities. The episode features personal anecdotes and first-hand accounts from parents of children with disabilities about the unique challenges they and their children face.
2021-01-1415 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceDwelling on Earth Pt 3: Climate MigrationsClimate hazards — rising sea levels, worsening droughts, stronger storms — threaten to displace millions of people around the world over the next century and beyond. Many have already faced a wrenching choice: stay in a place or leave home behind? Music was produced by Crowander and Dexter Britain and downloaded from Freemusicarchive.org.
2021-01-1127 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceDwelling on Earth Pt 2: The First Human HomeWhat is home? It's the place where we rest, spend time with our loved ones, and make some of our favorite memories. The history of human dwellings starts thousands of years ago. So, how did we end up here? This episode will discuss the concept of home, in the past, present, and future.
Music was produced by Godmode and downloaded from the Youtube Audio Library.
2021-01-1109 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceDwelling on Earth Pt 1: Earth as HomeThere is a vast universe out there, but only one planet we currently call home. What about space urges us to look beyond? What about Earth causes us to stay firmly planted? This podcast will explore the phenomenon of space exploration curiosity as well as dive deeper into why the Earth is the perfect place for us to thrive as a species. Music was produced by InspectorJ and downloaded from Freesound.org.
2021-01-1115 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceLearning Science Pt 3: YouTubeIs the future of science education online? With educational content creators generating billions of views on YouTube.com, this isn’t a far-fetched idea.
2021-01-1115 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceLearning Science Pt 2: In the ClassroomIn the second episode of the Learning Science podcast, Nick and Harrison talk about science education in the traditional classroom setting.
2021-01-1117 minSignificant Stories: Podcasting the History of ScienceLearning Science Pt 1: Science DemonstrationsIn this, the first episode of the Learning Science podcast, Nick and Daniel discuss scientific demonstrations.
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