Episode 2: Science Trek: The Next Generation

FromScience Champions

Start listening View podcast show

Episode 2: Science Trek: The Next Generation

FromScience Champions

ratings:

Length:

19 minutes

Released:

Mar 1, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

What inspires someone to choose a career in science? As we seek to ignite the passion of a new generation of scientists, it’s a crucial question to answer. Our guests discuss what started them on the path to a scientific career, and share their ideas on how we can shape the scientists of the future.

Released:

Mar 1, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

This podcast spotlights the educators and scientists who work to improve the public perception of science and inspire the next generation to pursue a career in the field. Each episode features an in-depth conversation about the state of science in popular culture.

Skip carousel

Episode 4: How Society Views Science: Over a third of adults say if science didn't exist, their lives would be about the same. Clearly, science has a public relations problem. How can we demonstrate the value of science to the public at large? Our guest shares how she helps shine a... by Science Champions
18 min listen
Episode 2: Science Trek: The Next Generation by Science Champions
19 min listen
Episode 1: Introducing Science Champions: The State of Science Index 2018 by Science Champions
7 min listen
Episode 3: The Next Evolution of Science Education: Science has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Has science education kept up with the changes? How can educators reach children who have the world’s knowledge — and infinite distractions — at their fingertips? Our guest Jeff Terry, Professor... by Science Champions
23 min listen
Episode 6: The Human Impact of Science: The fruits of scientific advancement are all around us, from smartphones to electric toothbrushes to Roombas. But nearly half of the people we surveyed said science doesn't make much of a difference in their everyday lives. Our guests explore the... by Science Champions
28 min listen
Episode 7: Global Perception of Science: Are people in the US more skeptical of science than those in Japan? What role do cultural and economical factors play in how science is viewed and developed throughout the world? Our guest brings a global perspective. by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 5: A New Hope for the Future of Science: Flying cars, teleportation, colonizing other planets: Science fiction has a unique idea of what the future of scientific advancement will look like. But who wants to run out of gas at 8,000 feet? Our guests discuss what the future of science will... by Science Champions
31 min listen
Episode 14: A Day in the Life of a Scientist: What does a scientist do all day? What skills do you need to pursue a career in science? Our expert discusses what she does - and why she loves it. by Science Champions
13 min listen
Sparking a Passion for Science: How can we get people past the "clickbait headline" level of scientific knowledge? And will genetic editing give us genius babies riding velociraptors? Science teacher & communicator Joanne Manaster answers the tough questions. by Science Champions
16 min listen
Episode 9: Fascination & Fun with Science: Science is fascinating and fun when you're doing hands-on activities at a science museum. How can we transfer some of that joy to the classroom and the lab? Our guests explore how to make science more appealing to kids and adults. by Science Champions
27 min listen
Episode 11: The Science Funding Conundrum: Can we put a price on scientific innovation? And who should be picking up the tab? We explore how science gets funded with our expert guest, Jenny Rohn of Science Is Vital. by Science Champions
20 min listen
Episode 10: Science Skeptic, or Supporter?: Skepticism is a healthy part of the scientific method. But skepticism about science itself is counter-productive. How can scientists make sure they're earning the trust of the public? by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 8: Science & the Media: How can scientists better leverage the media to speak to the public? Our guests explore how scientists can be more effective communicators in traditional and new media. by Science Champions
32 min listen
Episode 12: The Science of Renewable Energy: Easy access to affordable, sustainable energy would revolutionize human civilization. Scientists may be closer than ever to cracking the code. Our expert guest Dru Crawley explains how far we've come, what's next, and how you can help. by Science Champions
17 min listen
Episode 13: Science & Innovation: What's the point in thinking like a scientist, even if you're not one? We explore the value of scientific thinking in the corporate world with guest Rita J. King. by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 16: Science & the Future of Space Exploration: Will humans walk on Mars in our lifetime? What is the value of human space exploration? Our guest explores how space travel challenges and inspires us. by Science Champions
24 min listen
Episode 15: Bam! Pow! Biff! When Science Meets Pop Culture: What can Spider-man and Superman teach us about science? Learn how science and pop culture combine with our guest, The Physics of Superheroes author Jim Kakalios. by Science Champions
27 min listen
Bonus Episode 3: Science Fascination and Communication: Children are naturally fascinated by science. How can we make it just as thrilling for adults, too? Some extremely accomplished science communicators share their thoughts in this bonus episode. by Science Champions
10 min listen
Bonus Episode 1: Science Inspiration and Education: How can we inspire the next generation to learn about -- even love -- science? Expert educators give their opinions on this special bonus episode. by Science Champions
9 min listen
Hands-on Science: The Mark of Maker Culture: What better way to explore science and technology than by building your own wondrous creations? We explore the hands-on science of maker culture with our guest, Dr. Lucy Rogers. by Science Champions
17 min listen
Bonus Episode 2: Science Innovation & Transformation: What does the future hold for scientific advancement? What's most exciting? What challenges still remain? We round up expert opinions in this special highlights episode. by Science Champions
14 min listen
Bonus Episode 4: Science Aspiration and Elevation: What's the point in thinking like a scientist, even if you're not one? How does scientific thinking advance human beings as a species? We ask expert scientists and educators in this bonus highlights episode. by Science Champions
10 min listen
Science Education for the Kid Who Knows Everything: How can teachers meet the unique learning needs of students at multiple skill and background knowledge levels? Dr. Jeff Terry shares his thoughts. by Science Champions
16 min listen
Digital Science in an Analog World: Electrical engineering takes science out of the lab and into your pocket — and your car, your home, the nearest comic book convention, and beyond. Our guest explores how engineering can improve everything from cosplay to health and fitness. by Science Champions
23 min listen
Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Science: How can the scientific community better promote equality, diversity, and accessibility? Our guest examines the forces that drive how scientific research gets published, and how these structures could better promote access and ultimately speed up... by Science Champions
31 min listen
The Science of Everyday Life: Do you wish you knew more about science? You're not alone. But the truth is, it's easier now than ever before to learn. Our guest shares how adults can continue learning -- and have fun doing it, too. by Science Champions
16 min listen
A Kid's Eye View of Science: We often ask adults how we can make science fascinating for kids. Why not ask a kid who is already a scientist and inventor? We talk to award-winning youth scientist Gitanjali Rao about what inspires her. by Science Champions
12 min listen
Shaping the Future through Science by Science Champions
23 min listen
Better Pizza Through Science: What happens when you take science out of the lab and into your home? The scientific method gets empirically delicious in our chat with Matt Hartings, chemistry professor and author of "Chemistry in Your Kitchen." by Science Champions
25 min listen
Nanochemistry: Renewable Energy, Self-Cleaning Glass, and Missions to Mars: To think big in science, sometimes you have to think small. Nanochemistry is a scientific field that studies matter on a microscopic scale to create materials with world-changing potential. Dr. Suze Kundu explores the possibilities on this episode. by Science Champions
34 min listen

More Episodes from Science Champions

Skip carousel

Nanochemistry: Renewable Energy, Self-Cleaning Glass, and Missions to Mars: To think big in science, sometimes you have to think small. Nanochemistry is a scientific field that studies matter on a microscopic scale to create materials with world-changing potential. Dr. Suze Kundu explores the possibilities on this episode. by Science Champions
34 min listen
Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility in Science: How can the scientific community better promote equality, diversity, and accessibility? Our guest examines the forces that drive how scientific research gets published, and how these structures could better promote access and ultimately speed up... by Science Champions
31 min listen
Digital Science in an Analog World: Electrical engineering takes science out of the lab and into your pocket — and your car, your home, the nearest comic book convention, and beyond. Our guest explores how engineering can improve everything from cosplay to health and fitness. by Science Champions
23 min listen
Better Pizza Through Science: What happens when you take science out of the lab and into your home? The scientific method gets empirically delicious in our chat with Matt Hartings, chemistry professor and author of "Chemistry in Your Kitchen." by Science Champions
25 min listen
Shaping the Future through Science by Science Champions
23 min listen
The Science of Everyday Life: Do you wish you knew more about science? You're not alone. But the truth is, it's easier now than ever before to learn. Our guest shares how adults can continue learning -- and have fun doing it, too. by Science Champions
16 min listen
A Kid's Eye View of Science: We often ask adults how we can make science fascinating for kids. Why not ask a kid who is already a scientist and inventor? We talk to award-winning youth scientist Gitanjali Rao about what inspires her. by Science Champions
12 min listen
Hands-on Science: The Mark of Maker Culture: What better way to explore science and technology than by building your own wondrous creations? We explore the hands-on science of maker culture with our guest, Dr. Lucy Rogers. by Science Champions
17 min listen
Science Education for the Kid Who Knows Everything: How can teachers meet the unique learning needs of students at multiple skill and background knowledge levels? Dr. Jeff Terry shares his thoughts. by Science Champions
16 min listen
Sparking a Passion for Science: How can we get people past the "clickbait headline" level of scientific knowledge? And will genetic editing give us genius babies riding velociraptors? Science teacher & communicator Joanne Manaster answers the tough questions. by Science Champions
16 min listen
Bonus Episode 2: Science Innovation & Transformation: What does the future hold for scientific advancement? What's most exciting? What challenges still remain? We round up expert opinions in this special highlights episode. by Science Champions
14 min listen
Bonus Episode 3: Science Fascination and Communication: Children are naturally fascinated by science. How can we make it just as thrilling for adults, too? Some extremely accomplished science communicators share their thoughts in this bonus episode. by Science Champions
10 min listen
Bonus Episode 4: Science Aspiration and Elevation: What's the point in thinking like a scientist, even if you're not one? How does scientific thinking advance human beings as a species? We ask expert scientists and educators in this bonus highlights episode. by Science Champions
10 min listen
Bonus Episode 1: Science Inspiration and Education: How can we inspire the next generation to learn about -- even love -- science? Expert educators give their opinions on this special bonus episode. by Science Champions
9 min listen
Episode 16: Science & the Future of Space Exploration: Will humans walk on Mars in our lifetime? What is the value of human space exploration? Our guest explores how space travel challenges and inspires us. by Science Champions
24 min listen
Episode 15: Bam! Pow! Biff! When Science Meets Pop Culture: What can Spider-man and Superman teach us about science? Learn how science and pop culture combine with our guest, The Physics of Superheroes author Jim Kakalios. by Science Champions
27 min listen
Episode 14: A Day in the Life of a Scientist: What does a scientist do all day? What skills do you need to pursue a career in science? Our expert discusses what she does - and why she loves it. by Science Champions
13 min listen
Episode 12: The Science of Renewable Energy: Easy access to affordable, sustainable energy would revolutionize human civilization. Scientists may be closer than ever to cracking the code. Our expert guest Dru Crawley explains how far we've come, what's next, and how you can help. by Science Champions
17 min listen
Episode 13: Science & Innovation: What's the point in thinking like a scientist, even if you're not one? We explore the value of scientific thinking in the corporate world with guest Rita J. King. by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 11: The Science Funding Conundrum: Can we put a price on scientific innovation? And who should be picking up the tab? We explore how science gets funded with our expert guest, Jenny Rohn of Science Is Vital. by Science Champions
20 min listen
Episode 10: Science Skeptic, or Supporter?: Skepticism is a healthy part of the scientific method. But skepticism about science itself is counter-productive. How can scientists make sure they're earning the trust of the public? by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 9: Fascination & Fun with Science: Science is fascinating and fun when you're doing hands-on activities at a science museum. How can we transfer some of that joy to the classroom and the lab? Our guests explore how to make science more appealing to kids and adults. by Science Champions
27 min listen
Episode 8: Science & the Media: How can scientists better leverage the media to speak to the public? Our guests explore how scientists can be more effective communicators in traditional and new media. by Science Champions
32 min listen
Episode 7: Global Perception of Science: Are people in the US more skeptical of science than those in Japan? What role do cultural and economical factors play in how science is viewed and developed throughout the world? Our guest brings a global perspective. by Science Champions
21 min listen
Episode 6: The Human Impact of Science: The fruits of scientific advancement are all around us, from smartphones to electric toothbrushes to Roombas. But nearly half of the people we surveyed said science doesn't make much of a difference in their everyday lives. Our guests explore the... by Science Champions
28 min listen
Episode 5: A New Hope for the Future of Science: Flying cars, teleportation, colonizing other planets: Science fiction has a unique idea of what the future of scientific advancement will look like. But who wants to run out of gas at 8,000 feet? Our guests discuss what the future of science will... by Science Champions
31 min listen
Episode 4: How Society Views Science: Over a third of adults say if science didn't exist, their lives would be about the same. Clearly, science has a public relations problem. How can we demonstrate the value of science to the public at large? Our guest shares how she helps shine a... by Science Champions
18 min listen
Episode 3: The Next Evolution of Science Education: Science has advanced rapidly in the past decade. Has science education kept up with the changes? How can educators reach children who have the world’s knowledge — and infinite distractions — at their fingertips? Our guest Jeff Terry, Professor... by Science Champions
23 min listen
Episode 1: Introducing Science Champions: The State of Science Index 2018 by Science Champions
7 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

SPOS #927 – Scott Shigeoka On Unleashing The Power Of Curiosity: Welcome to episode #927 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #927. Let’s get much more curious in our work (and in our daily lives) to help bring this world... by Six Pixels of Separation Podcast
60 min listen
Science Diversified: Starting young: Imagine a world where science is still the sole preserve of the white, the male, the privileged. What research interests would be prevalent? And what research would get funded as a result?  Then imagine a very different world where different g... by Working Scientist
28 min listen
Bringing Humanity to Science: Through Thought Leadership | Jayshree Seth | 327: Using Thought Leadership to Inspire and Inform Others About Science by Leveraging Thought Leadership
43 min listen
Science Diversified: Cosmopolitan campus: Different countries have varying working cultures — what works in China will not necessarily work in, say, Mexico.But what if you brought these cultural perspectives together in one place. How might that change research output?The Okinawa Institu... by Working Scientist
30 min listen
Episode 60: The Power of PhD Internships With Dr. Kristina Ulicna by The Struggling Scientists
31 min listen
Science diversified: The roads less travelled to research careers: In the past, many institutions produced similar types of scientists: researchers with a shared educational history who go straight from school to university then do a PhD and postdoctoral research.But not everyone follows this path. We meet two rese... by Working Scientist
30 min listen
Your Brain on Nature: Neuroaesthetics and Biophilia with Dr. Anjan Chatterjee by Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers
53 min listen
Mentoring, coaching, supervising: what’s the difference?: Good scientific mentors can provide both careers and psychosocial support, says Erin Dolan, who researches innovative approaches to science education at the University of Georgia in Athens. They provide answers to questions and often use their own p... by Working Scientist
12 min listen
Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders in Aging Biology (Dr. Courtney Hudson-Paz, Time Initiative) by Translating Aging
23 min listen
Ep. 125: Reviewing Research with Healthy Skepticism by Melissa & Lori Love Literacy ™
66 min listen
The Power of Play in Higher Education: A Conversation with Alison James by The Academic Life
73 min listen
The Power of Play in Higher Education: A Conversation with Alison James by New Books in Education
73 min listen
CM 060: Stuart Firestein on How Breakthroughs Happen: How do breakthroughs happen? Not how we think. Movies, books, and articles, constrained by time and word limits, often leave out the realities -- the messy work, filled with dead ends, abandoned questions, and accidental discoveries. by Curious Minds at Work
36 min listen
The Connected PhD, Part One: A Discussion with Alyssa Stalsberg Canelli and Jonathan Shapiro Anjaria by The Academic Life
55 min listen
The Connected PhD, Part One by New Books in Education
55 min listen
Creative Universities: Reimagining education for global challenges and alternative futures by Between the Lines
44 min listen
47: Moderna, Digital and AI First - Noah Rabinowitz - The Curious Advantage Podcast by The Curious Advantage Podcast
48 min listen
Episode 74: The Science of saying No, Tackling Science FOMO with Shane Hanlon by The Struggling Scientists
28 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in Gender
37 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in Mathematics
37 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in Science
37 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
37 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in Education
37 min listen
The postdoc career journeys that date back to kindergarten: Many postdoctoral researchers can trace their career journey back to childhood experiences. In Pearl Ryder’s case it was spending lots of time outdoors in the rural area where she grew up, combined with the experience of having a sibling who experience... by Working Scientist
24 min listen
Scientific Progress and the Replication Crisis with Geoff Anders by Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
91 min listen
Welcome to the Contemplative Science Podcast by The Contemplative Science Podcast
1 min listen
Craig Callender: A Graphic History of Time: Craig Callender: A Graphic History of Time by Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
76 min listen
Athene Donald, "Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science" (Oxford UP, 2023): An interview with Athene Donald by New Books in the History of Science
37 min listen
Isabelle Dussauge, Claes-Fredrik Helgesson, and Francis Lee, “Value Practices in the Life Sciences and Medicine” (Oxford UP, 2015): Valuation is a central question in contemporary social science. Indeed the question of value has a range of academic projects associated with it, whether in terms of specific questions or in terms of emerging fora for academic publications. by New Books in Law
52 min listen
The "I" of the beholder: Let’s face it, we're all a little bit self-involved. It’s not just that we spend a lot of time thinking about ourselves. There’s another layer to it: we spend a lot of time thinking about what other people think about us. We take pains to... by Many Minds
50 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Episode 2: Science Trek: The Next Generation

Episode 2: Science Trek: The Next Generation

Description

Titles in the series (30)

More Episodes from Science Champions

Related podcast episodes