Episode 5: A New Hope for the Future of Science

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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

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 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 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

Shaping the Future through Science by Science Champions

23 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Episode 5: A New Hope for the Future of Science

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