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The STEMPunX PodcastSPX28 To Catch a Steelhead (Audio Only) After quite a hiatus, Joe is back with a lot of info about Steelhead and their amazing lifecycle. Also, due to his diligence, he hooks and lands a nice fish on camera for you. See how STEM is integral to one of America's great outdoor pastimes. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore: Columbia River Information U.S Fish and Wildlife Service - Steelhead Trout page List of dams in the Columbia River watershed Swimming Upstream: Computational Hydrodynamics of Trout Locomotion Further reading: Federal decision to keep Snake Ri...2020-11-0112 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX27 High Tech Honey HarvestIt's HONEY HARVEST TIME! But this time it's High Tech. Joe uses the FLOW hive system and explains its use. Joe and STEMBoT also cover some bee anatomy. This short episode will give you just the right "taste" of an easier and STEM advantaged approach to bees and beekeeping. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore:More information about FLOW hive at: https://www.honeyflow.comAnatomy of the honeybee info here.A quick-start guide to honey bee antenna. Join the ST...2020-07-1608 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX27 High Tech Honey HarvestIt's HONEY HARVEST TIME! But this time it's High Tech. Joe uses the FLOW hive system and explains its use. Joe and STEMBoT also cover some bee anatomy. This short episode will give you just the right "taste" of an easier and STEM advantaged approach to bees and beekeeping. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore: More information about FLOW hive at: https://www.honeyflow.com Anatomy of the honeybee info here. A quick-start guide to ho...2020-07-1608 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX26 Science is WorldwideCo-producer Michael Friend interviews a special guest in Portugal! Science is everywhere, and somehow hearing this interview makes it plain. As we face global issues like climate change and CoVid-19 we all need to appreciate that we're in it together. Mentioned in the episode: Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira https://www.circuitoscienciaviva.pt/cvcenters ALSO: Since we discussed climate change in this episode we were asked by one of our screeners for more information on what to do. Please l...2020-05-0114 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX26 Science is WorldwideCo-producer Michael Friend interviews a special guest in Portugal! Science is everywhere, and somehow hearing this interview makes it plain. As we face global issues like climate change and CoVid-19 we all need to appreciate that we're in it together. Mentioned in the episode:Centro Ciência Viva de Tavirahttps://www.circuitoscienciaviva.pt/cvcenters ALSO: Since we discussed climate change in this episode we were asked by one of our screeners for more information on what to do.Please look at our other episodes for ways we can help our plan...2020-05-0114 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX25 CoVid-19 Lessons?In the midst of one of the toughest times we may ever face, are there lessons to learn? Of course there are, if we choose to see them. Joe and STEMBoT navigate a switch in topics for this podcast and share some very pertinent information that everyone can use. Mentioned in the episode: Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life https://apple.news/AE5raICV-TmKeraFR5WSJJA Exploiting wildlife poses risks to human health. https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/489299-coronavirus-shows-exploiting-wildlife-poses-risks-to-human-health?utm_term=Wildlife&emci=40181372-d3...2020-03-2720 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX25 CoVid-19 Lessons?In the midst of one of the toughest times we may ever face, are there lessons to learn? Of course there are, if we choose to see them. Joe and STEMBoT navigate a switch in topics for this podcast and share some very pertinent information that everyone can use. Mentioned in the episode:Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends lifehttps://apple.news/AE5raICV-TmKeraFR5WSJJAExploiting wildlife poses risks to human health.https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/489299-coronavirus-shows-exploiting-wildlife-poses-risks-to-human-health?utm_term=Wildlife&emci=40181372-d36e-ea11-a94c-00155d03b1e8&emd...2020-03-2720 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX24 LEGO robotics, and so much more...BONUS LENGTH EPISODE...!!! Joe and Michael interview Oliver and Jim Yue about LEGO robotics and learn that the FIRST LEGO robotics program is about SO much more than just building a cool robot. The info was so good we couldn't cut it down any further. Enjoy the world of LEGO robotics clubs and competition and the amazing values it teaches our youth.Show Notes:FIRST is the company behind the LEGO leagues. - The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build...2020-01-0245 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX23 Cursive Anyone?Should we expect Cursive to be taught in school? Is there a benefit? Is it wasted time since we use technology so much? Joe and STEMBoT share some data so you can form your own decision. Links to explore: Why we should Stop Teaching Handwriting. Cursive is making a comeback. Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive. Cursive is Dumb. Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback. Why Don't the Common-Core Standards Include Cursive Writing? Common Core Reinforced Not Teachi...2019-10-2813 min

The STEMPunX PodcastCursive Anyone?Should we expect Cursive to be taught in school? Is there a benefit? Is it wasted time since we use technology so much? Joe and STEMBoT share some data so you can form your own decision. Links to explore: Why we should Stop Teaching Handwriting.Cursive is making a comeback.Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive.Cursive is Dumb.Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback.Why Don't the Common-Core Standards Include Cursive Writing?Common Core Reinforced Not Teaching Cursive.What is the 4th Grade Slump?What Is Aut...2019-10-2814 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX22 Large Living Trees Host Joe Garoutte visits with The STEMPunX Mad Scientist Bill Weiler about the not so mad topic of trees. Understanding the circle of life in old growth forests, and even how a forest fire can be beneficial, is just part of what the two discuss. We even get to hear Bill sing! Links to explore: The Overstory by Richard Powers at Powell's Books : https://www.powells.com/book/-9780393356687 Bill Weiler's Blog: William Weiler Stewardship ~ Large Living Trees Fishers return to the North Cascades Old grow...2019-09-1711 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX22 Large Living TreesHost Joe Garoutte visits with The STEMPunX Mad Scientist Bill Weiler about the not so mad topic of trees. Understanding the circle of life in old growth forests, and even how a forest fire can be beneficial, is just part of what the two discuss. We even get to hear Bill sing! Links to explore:The Overstory by Richard Powers at Powell's Books : https://www.powells.com/book/-9780393356687Bill Weiler's Blog: William Weiler Stewardship ~ Large Living TreesFishers return to the North CascadesOld growth forests sequester CO2 at a much higher lev...2019-09-1711 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX21 Theatre STEM - Set Tech EpisodeWowzers! Join host Joe Garoutte in learning about SketchUp, the Google 3D software used by designer Douglas Hawksworth to build a set for "Noises Off". Joe and Douglas visit on the set for the upcoming show produced by Big Britches Productions. See how dreams turn to reality through 3D design and then some precise cutting on the saws. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore:Design your own anything with Google SketchUp here.Go see the set in action. Get tickets for "Noises Off"...2019-08-2011 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX21 Theatre STEM - Set Tech EpisodeWowzers! Join host Joe Garoutte in learning about SketchUp, the Google 3D software used by designer Douglas Hawksworth to build a set for "Noises Off". Joe and Douglas visit on the set for the upcoming show produced by Big Britches Productions. See how dreams turn to reality through 3D design and then some precise cutting on the saws. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore: Design your own anything with Google SketchUp here. Go see the set in...2019-08-2011 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX20 I have an IDEAIn this episode our Denver correspondent Thom Harrop, a professor at Red Rocks Community College near Denver, Colorado, sat down with students Bruno, Tyler, and Dallas, three creative STEM students, at the Red Rocks Community College IDEA Lab. They talk about space projects, cool theatre tech, STEM competitions, camaraderie, and how all of that thrives at a community college. Listen in and hear how your ideas could flourish too! There's room for everyone in STEM! Links to explore: Red Rocks Community College IDEA Institute What's the difference between Arduino and Raspberry Pi? Find out h...2019-08-1118 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX20 I have an IDEAIn this episode our Denver correspondent Thom Harrop, a professor at Red Rocks Community College near Denver, Colorado, sat down with students Bruno, Tyler, and Dallas, three creative STEM students, at the Red Rocks Community College IDEA Lab. They talk about space projects, cool theatre tech, STEM competitions, camaraderie, and how all of that thrives at a community college. Listen in and hear how your ideas could flourish too! There's room for everyone in STEM!Links to explore:Red Rocks Community College IDEA InstituteWhat's the difference between Arduino and Raspberry Pi? Find out here.What is a...2019-08-1118 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX19 Bioluminescence and BionicsDelve into the deep mystery that Joe encountered one dark and stormy evening.... Okay, not quite that dramatic, but he did encounter something alive and glowing. Listen in as he and STEMBoT discuss Bioluminescence, and some intriguing STEM applications for it. There's also some new bionics research that crawls its way into this episode as well. Links to explore: How bioluminescence works. Whit is Luciferin? What is biohybrid? Bright ideas for bioluminescent tech. Fun bioluminescent reading. MIT Researcher Dr. Ritu R...2019-07-2111 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX19 Bioluminescence and BionicsDelve into the deep mystery that Joe encountered one dark and stormy evening.... Okay, not quite that dramatic, but he did encounter something alive and glowing. Listen in as he and STEMBoT discuss Bioluminescence, and some intriguing STEM applications for it. There's also some new bionics research that crawls its way into this episode as well. Links to explore: How bioluminescence works.Whit is Luciferin?What is biohybrid?Bright ideas for bioluminescent tech.Fun bioluminescent reading.MIT Researcher Dr. Ritu Raman Join the STEMPunX team for as little a...2019-07-2111 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX18 What you thought you knew, but didn't.This week's episode is a fan request! Theresa B. discovered through an online post that something she thought was beneficial wasn't. She wanted more. We responded!Dive in with Joe and STEMBoT to see if you actually know the things you think you know. Are you really warmer sleeping naked? Should you really buy a cotton bag to avoid plastic while shopping? Should you put something on your pasta to keep it from sticking? Is having breakfast every day a good thing? While bouncing from topic to topic you'll find out a few things and have a good time in...2019-07-1008 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX18 What you thought you knew, but didn't.This week's episode is a fan request! Teresa B. discovered through an online post that something she thought was beneficial wasn't. She wanted more. We responded! Dive in with Joe and STEMBoT to see if you actually know the things you think you know. Are you really warmer sleeping naked? Should you really buy a cotton bag to avoid plastic while shopping? Should you put something on your pasta to keep it from sticking? Is having breakfast every day a good thing? While bouncing from topic to topic you'll find out a few things and have a goo...2019-07-1008 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX17 He He Helium Shortage?Are we running out of helium? Do we care? Joe and STEMBoT dive into how we use Helium, how it is made, and why it is important. This is a science heavy episode specially made for the STEMPunX who love the technical stuff. This short format episode is of bonus length because there is so much to unpack. Look to the links below for further information. Happy listening! Links to explore:The discovery of Helium.How is helium made? What is Helium-3?What is Helium-4?The history of, and more information about, Kelvin.2019-06-2009 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX17 He He Helium Shortage?Are we running out of helium? Do we care? Joe and STEMBoT dive into how we use Helium, how it is made, and why it is important. This is a science heavy episode specially made for the STEMPunX who love the technical stuff. This short format episode is of bonus length because there is so much to unpack. Look to the links below for further information. Happy listening! Links to explore: The discovery of Helium. How is helium made? What is Helium-3? What is Helium-4? The...2019-06-2009 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX 16 The Science of CookingYou are in for a treat! This week's podcast was produced on video! Our goal is to generate enough support to create videos on a regular basis. Click on over and check it out. THEN let us know what you think. https://www.stempunx.com/episodes This week we interview Suzi Conklin, chef and cooking instructor, about what's going on in your mixing bowl when you make pancakes. We also go in depth about the Impossible Burger, the latest craze in food, and one of the best hopes from the food industry of quelling climate change. Join us for a t...2019-06-1014 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX 16 The Science of Cooking You are in for a treat! This week's podcast was produced on video! Our goal is to generate enough support to create videos on a regular basis. Click on over and check it out. THEN let us know what you think. https://www.stempunx.com/episodes This week we interview Suzi Conklin, chef and cooking instructor, about what's going on in your mixing bowl when you make pancakes. We also go in depth about the Impossible Burger, the latest craze in food, and one of the best hopes from the food industry of quelling climate change. Join us for a trip to...2019-06-1014 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX15 ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, OH MY!Hello, STEMPunX! Thom Harrop is back with tips on how to take better photos with your phone and just what the heck all those setting on the fancy cameras are all about. We also learn a little about a special video format called S-LOG. We'll be using that for our next video episode. This is short, packed with info, and features our camera corespondent. What's not to love?The short format is first this month because we are already elbows deep in the ingredients for "The Science of Cooking" video coming out on the 20th. Show Notes:ISO...2019-05-1008 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX15 ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, OH MY!Hello, STEMPunX! Thom Harrop is back with tips on how to take better photos with your phone and just what the heck all those setting on the fancy cameras are all about. We also learn a little about a special video format called S-LOG. We'll be using that for our next video episode. This is short, packed with info, and features our camera corespondent. What's not to love? The short format is first this month because we are already elbows deep in the ingredients for "The Science of Cooking" video coming out on the 20th. Show...2019-05-1008 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX14 Is that really a Black Hole?Black Hole picture Whaaaaat? Find out when a picture is not a picture. Joe interviews former NASA photographer, photography instructor, and all around good guy Thom Harrop. They discuss as much as they can during this short format podcast.NOTE: next month’s podcasts will be switched. The short podcast will be first, and the second, on the 20th, we are going to try and keep to 20 minutes. It’s about the science of cooking so, like all good recipes, it will just take the time that it needs to be tasty…Show Notes:How Do You Take a Pict...2019-04-2006 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX14 Is that really a Black Hole?Black Hole picture Whaaaaat? Find out when a picture is not a picture. Joe interviews former NASA photographer, photography instructor, and all around good guy Thom Harrop. They discuss as much as they can during this short format podcast. NOTE: next month’s podcasts will be switched. The short podcast will be first, and the second, on the 20th, we are going to try and keep to 20 minutes. It’s about the science of cooking so, like all good recipes, it will just take the time that it needs to be tasty… Show Notes: How Do Yo...2019-04-2006 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX13 Math is UniversalScared of Math? there's an app for that. STEMBoT takes on a new voice. Joe and Michael discuss math and basketball, how kids are reaping the benefits of math as it's used in coding, how we use math every day and don't realize it, and more.We use new Software for this one! We are excited to be using Davinci Resolve. Show Links:Coding website for kids: https://code.orgOcean tides and trigonometry. Who knew? (mathematicians, that's who) https://www.dummies.com/education/math/trigonometry/measure-tidal-change-using-a-trigonometry-graph/Mosque in Córdoba and how math was...2019-04-1019 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX13 Math is Universal Scared of Math? there's an app for that. STEMBoT takes on a new voice. Joe and Michael discuss math and basketball, how kids are reaping the benefits of math as it's used in coding, how we use math every day and don't realize it, and more. We use new Software for this one! We are excited to be using Davinci Resolve. Show Links: Coding website for kids: https://code.org Ocean tides and trigonometry. Who knew? (mathematicians, that's who) https://www.dummies.com/education/math/trigonometry/measure-tidal-change-using-a-trigonometry-graph/ M...2019-04-1019 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX12 Artificial IntelligenceThird in our short-format podcasts, Joe visits with STEMPunX intern Beck about her upcoming surgery using the da Vinci System. This robotic apparatus "features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand." Is an autonomous robot next? Will surgeons even be necessary? STEMBoT allude to the possibility. Show Links:The da Vinci System represents the latest in surgical and robotics technologies.What is AI? Ten things you need to know about the future of artificial intelligence.Moshe Vardi of Rice University says most jobs...2019-03-2007 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX12 Artificial Intelligence Third in our short-format podcasts, Joe visits with STEMPunX intern Beck about her upcoming surgery using the da Vinci System. This robotic apparatus "features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand." Is an autonomous robot next? Will surgeons even be necessary? STEMBoT alludes to the possibility. Show Links: The da Vinci System represents the latest in surgical and robotics technologies. What is AI? Ten things you need to know about the future of artificial intelligence. Moshe Vardi...2019-03-2007 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX11 CommunicationWe all have barriers in communication sometimes. How do we stay civil when talking about passionate topics with someone who opposes our view? Should we bother? How do we navigate the challenge? Joe and coproducer E. Michael Friend visit with Physical Therapist Tommy Fliss who has unique barriers when talking to patients. What will you do now? Listen and decide for yourself. Shownote links:Lady Gaga interview on Jimmy Kimmel LiveMartin Luther King Letter from the Birmingham JailAlbert Einstein Institute 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action Patton Oswald takes a moment to investigate why his so...2019-03-1020 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX11 Communication We all have barriers in communication sometimes. How do we stay civil when talking about passionate topics with someone who opposes our view? Should we bother? How do we navigate the challenge? Joe and coproducer E. Michael Friend visit with Physical Therapist Tommy Fliss who has unique barriers when talking to patients. What will you do now? Listen and decide for yourself. Shownote links: Lady Gaga interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live Martin Luther King Letter from the Birmingham Jail Albert Einstein Institute 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action Patton Oswald...2019-03-1020 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX10 Snowpocalypse 2019In this second of our new short format podcasts that go up on the 20th of the month, Joe talks with steamboat about the Snowpocalypse that occurred in the first half of February 2019. We may hate shoveling snow, or paying to be dug out of the snow, but the planet really needs the winter snow storms. Listen for approximately 7 minutes and you'll hear all about it. Show Links:Groundwater recharge https://www.watercalculator.org/water-use/importance-mountain-snowpack-water/ https://ktla.com/2019/02/14/sierra-snowpack-balloons-to-136-of-normal-amid-series-of-storms/ With pictures.https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/top-10-ways-can-stop-climate-change/ 9 out of 10 Drs agree a...2019-02-2007 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX10 Snowpocalypse 2019 In this second of our new short format podcasts that go up on the 20th of the month, Joe talks with STEMBoT about the Snowpocalypse that occurred in the first half of February 2019. We may hate shoveling snow, or paying to be dug out of the snow, but the planet really needs the winter snow storms. Listen for approximately 7 minutes and you'll hear all about it. Show Links: Groundwater recharge https://www.watercalculator.org/water-use/importance-mountain-snowpack-water/ https://ktla.com/2019/02/14/sierra-snowpack-balloons-to-136-of-normal-amid-series-of-storms/ With pictures. https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/top-10...2019-02-2007 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX9 STEAMSTEAM or STEM? Which acronym should be used? Well, it depends on how the classes are being taught. In this episode Joe invites two artists, one of whom is also an english teacher, to discuss the merits of adding ART to STEM to make it STEAM. There are compelling reasons to do so. Click play to hear for yourself. Show Links:Huffington post ArticleJudith Burton, Robert Horowitz, and Hal Abeles Study, 1999IAA, Burlington VermontFibonacci SequenceVitruvian Man and sacred geometryDrawing the body by proportionsThe law of vibrations...2019-02-1018 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX9 STEAM STEAM or STEM? Which acronym should be used? Well, it depends on how the classes are being taught. In this episode Joe invites two artists, one of whom is also an English teacher, to discuss the merits of adding ART to STEM to make it STEAM. There are compelling reasons to do so. Click play to hear for yourself. Show Links: Huffington post Article Judith Burton, Robert Horowitz, and Hal Abeles Study, 1999 IAA, Burlington Vermont Fibonacci Sequence Vitruvian Man and sacred geometry Drawing the b...2019-02-1018 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX8 Repair and Reuse electronics In this new short version of the podcast Joe visits with David Skakel from Tri-County Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program. Joe and David take a shallow dive into recycling electronics or NOT, a new Oregon Green Schools program, and the 20 or so hazardous waste recycling events that David and Tri-County provide in the Gorge. https://tricountyrecycle.com This new approach is for the second podcast of each month, posted on the 20th, to be 5-7 minutes and contain a topic that's currently top of mind for the STEMPunX. It might be from the news, other podcasts, our sponsors, or our STEM...2019-01-2007 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX7 Calendars around the globe. Joe talks with his longtime friend, maker of metal art, studier of calendars, and awakened soul, Eric Lindsey. The old friends chat about the origins of calendars and whether keeping a tight schedule is a positive thing. Joe and STEMBoT discuss the many forms of calendars currently in use today, and the origins of the names of the months and the days of the week. We live in a world of hustle and bustle. While understanding calendars is good historical science, the behavioral science piece is to evaluate the use of the calendar as a tool. If we're not careful the...2019-01-1019 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX3 To Drone or not to DroneIn this episode Joe speaks to veteran videographer, and co-producer, John Hardham of Lightwave Communications about the video specs needed in drone cameras for high quality video production. Joe also interviews Alex Bryan, a commercial drone pilot about the differences between the consumer drones that we can easily afford and the professional drones flown by licensed pilots. A brief review of 4 drones Joe flew as research for the podcast is weaved in as well. A more thorough review, and a video of a drone gone rogue, are available in Patreon only BONUS posts. Patreon BONUS - Drone re...2018-11-1019 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX2 Bees and Pollinators with guest Andony MelathopoulosTake a journey with Joe to understand a bit about pollination. See what he has discovered over the last three years of simply trying to pollinate his own garden, and learn some hard realities of becoming a hobby beekeeper. Joe's guest is Andony Melathopoulos, Assistant Professor - Pollinator Health Extension at Oregon State University. They talk about pollination, the Oregon Bee Atlas, the Oregon Bee Project, and the dreaded varroa mites AND ways to combat them. Show Notes: Angiosperm-any of about 300,000 species of flowering plants. Acaricide- a substance poisonous to mites or ticks. Oxalic acid...2018-10-3018 min

The STEMPunX PodcastSPX1 The WhyJoe sits down with Co-Producer E. Michael Friend and mad scientist Bill Weiler to talk about what makes this podcast important to them and how STEM is connected to everything. Show Notes STEMPunX Website for more info on our web-series and the hosts. Gorge Tech Alliance Job postings A webpage listing job opportunities with the many STEM businesses in the Columbia River Gorge. STEMPunX Dam Eagles web-series episode Easy Measure App We provide this link without endorsing it. In some instances results were accurate. It depends on what the circumstances are. Measure app for iOS CNET article explaining the...2018-10-2418 min