The STEMPunX Podcast
STEMPunX is a multi-episode web series and podcast designed to present Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Mathematics in an educational and entertaining package to educators, students, job-seekers, prospective employers, geeks, brainiacs, and all-around fun-loving information-seeking encyclopedists. (Is that a word..?)
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
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.
Helium is used for Superconductors, Quantum Computing, X-Ray crystallography, and more.
Superfluidity
An old article about Running out of helium that provides some good info.
A more recent article about running out of Helium.
June 9, 2019 article about the current helium shortage.
Maybe we're not running out of helium. This article offers its view plus some history of Helium production and pricing.
An article from 2015 about pricing shifts in Helium, and other tidbits.
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
All music from this episode is from the Free Music Archive
Artist: Lobo Loco Track Names: Old Ralley , Childhood Time, Speedy Delta
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy. Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
AND:
Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX. We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.
Send us your feedback at: stempunx@gmail.com
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
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 Hood River's own Twin Peaks Drive-in to taste what all the non-meat burger fuss is about.
A special happy birthday to two of our Patrons; Murray Sampson and Sandy Beichler!
We hope you have the happiest of birthdays.
We are so grateful that you are both a part of the STEMPunX family.
Show Links:
Leaveners - http://www.craftybaking.com/how-baking-works/leaveners
Binders - http://www.myrealfoodlife.com/part-2-how-to-substitute-eggs-and-binding-agents/
Impossible Foods Article - https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/19/impossible-foods-burger-sausage-empire/?guccounter=2
NOTE: Recently the restaurants in the Hood River are were out of stock on the incredibly popular Impossible Burger. One location incorrectly stated that due to Burger King's acquisition of the Impossible Burger they can no longer receive any. Impossible Foods has made it a priority to look out for the little guy as it continues to grow. Here is a link to a letter the STEMPunX received when asking about the temporary shortage of supply. https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrjphra4dovyzoh/Letter%20from%20Impossible%20Foods.pdf?dl=0
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
Most songs written and performed by Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html
Additional Music:
Blind Love Dub by Jeris (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Free Music & Free Beer by Alex (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
"The Vendetta" by Stefan Kartenberg 2018 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
"Found Smoke" by Pitx 2014 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
Additional Video Footage:
Impossible Foods made plenty of needed footage available. A big thank you to IF!
City traffic at night: https://vimeo.com/66867746
Launching of Rocket: https://www.pexels.com/video/launching-of-rocket-854261/
Traffic Jam and slow motion water drop videos: Videezy.com
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy. Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
AND:
Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX. We are so grateful for you all. Click over to the video and then let us know what you think. stempunx@gmail.com
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/ Bingen, WA
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
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: A setting to determine how sensitive the camera is to light. A higher number makes it more sensitive but can produce noise artifacts.
Shutter Speed: Interprets motion in the frame. Slow shutter speed allows the motion to blur.
Aperture: Determines what is in focus in front of and behind your subject. A lower number blurs things around your subject and a high number gets more of the image in focus.
Slog2 and Slog3: Contrast curves that allow a wide range of data to be captured, but require adjustments to the image in post production.
Phone photography tips:
Stabilize your phone
Use a selfie stick, preferably with a small tripod attached AND Bluetooth.
Add a good lens that clips to your phone, for wide and macro shots especially. Don't go to cheap though. Aprox. cost $40 per set.
Thom Harrop's Website: Learn by Doing — Photography
https://www.lbdphoto.com
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy. Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX. You make such a difference. Please email us and let us know if there is a topic you're interested in. stempunx@gmail.com
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/ Bingen, WA
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
Saturday Apr 20, 2019
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 Picture of a Black Hole? With a Telescope as Big as the Earth
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/magazine/how-do-you-take-a-picture-of-a-black-hole-with-a-telescope-as-big-as-the-earth.html?action=click&contentCollection=Science®ion=Footer&module=WhatsNext&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&moduleDetail=undefined&pgtype=Multimedia
How much does light weigh?
https://science.howstuffworks.com/light-weigh.htm
Shep Doeleman Presents the EHT at "Exploring Infinity" (April 2018)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EICSZBrD4hY
Thom's Website: Learn by Doing — Photography
https://www.lbdphoto.com
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. You are in the right galaxy to take advantage of 10% off a custom piece created by the Coddiwomple team. Email them from their website at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Thank you to our growing Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! And thank you Murray Sampson, for joining the group. All of you make such a difference. Please take a minute and tell a friend. Heck, tell two. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.
We have video bonuses coming in the future and your help is appreciated. *so exciting!*
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
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/
Mosque in Córdoba and how math was involved.
http://islamic-arts.org/2011/the-great-mosque-of-cordoba-geometric-analysis/
http://muslimheritage.com/article/new-discoveries-in-islamic-complex#_Toc237588368
10 free Math Apps for kids: https://teach.com/blog/10-free-math-apps-for-students-that-teachers-swear-by/
Photo math app that Joe used: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photomath/id919087726?mt=8
Pythagorean theorem: http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.pythagorean.html
Algorithms (This is a very informational video): https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/algorithms/intro-to-algorithms/v/what-are-algorithms
Free throw study: http://theconversation.com/the-math-behind-the-perfect-free-throw-91727
What Hertz? https://www.britannica.com/science/hertz
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
All music for this episode courtesy of Kit Garoutte
http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination. They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses. Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic! Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes. We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Recording Studio Space
by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
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 of Rice University says most jobs will be done by robots within 30 years.
Nick Bostrom book: “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies”
6 months with Florence.
Not Mentioned but very cool:
TUG autonomous healthcare robots
AI in Healthcare
12 ways artificial intelligence will impact healthcare
What is AI? Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence
Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
Kit Garoutte- "Search for Bob" http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination. They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses. Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic! Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes. We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Recording Studio Space
by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
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 takes a moment to investigate why his social media attacker was so angry. The result is a total change of heart.
Cornell University Study: I'm Sad You're Sad
National Academy of Sciences Facebook Study
“People want their own facts that are suited to their opinions rather than shaping their opinions around facts,” - President Barack Obama speaking at the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Summit
Schoolchildren protest - Non-violent protest is justified sometimes, when you want to get the message out and get something accomplished.
Sarah Silverman response to social media attacker. It's always a good choice to see the other person for who they are before lashing out.
Bonus link:
Anger can be contagious, stop the spread...
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music:
Al Di Meloa
Gary Ogan - https://www.garyogan.com
Jesse Spillane
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination. They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses. Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic! Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes. We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share... Sharing is caring... Okay, we're finished now.
Shoutout
Columbia Insight - Columbia Insight inspires, educates, and encourages dialogue about environmental and conservation issues affecting the Columbia River Basin. Their 501c3 organization provides original, in-depth journalism that seeks out the untold stories of the region, while engaging the public through outreach and multimedia.
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Recording Studio Space
by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 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-ways-can-stop-climate-change/
9 out of 10 Drs agree about climate change.
(No, this isn't a link, nor is it from a study. WE just thought it was funny...)
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
The Drone video mentioned in this episode can be found on our Patreon page.
Music:
Joe Garoutte
(It's amazing what one can do with GarageBand.)
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination. They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses. Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic! Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes. We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share... Nooo.... not Sonny and Cher.... SHARE. ;-D
Columbia Insight - Columbia Insight inspires, educates, and encourages dialogue about environmental and conservation issues affecting the Columbia River Basin. Their 501c3 organization provides original, in-depth journalism that seeks out the untold stories of the region, while engaging the public through outreach and multimedia.
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Auxiliary Recording Studio Space
by arrangement with:
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
Sunday Feb 10, 2019
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 body by proportions
The law of vibrations
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music from:
Free Music Archive
http://freemusicarchive.org
Artists: Jesse Spillane, Mid-Air Machine
Sponsors
Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * Portland, OR – Bingen WA
Coddiwomple Creative- Dazzling the senses with an artisan's eye to create fine art, fun items, and sometimes functional pieces with a bit of whimsy. Have a look at the variety at http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Many thanks to our loyal fans. We would be hard pressed to do it without you. Noooo, not hard-pressed cider... But we'll share some if you're in town! Thank you all so much.
Big Britches Productions - Big Britches is a community theater production company based in the Columbia Gorge. They strive to produce high quality, entertaining shows that benefit their audiences, artists and local businesses.
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
Sunday Jan 20, 2019
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 STEMPunX partners.
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- Dazzling the senses with an artisan's eye to create fine art, fun items, and sometimes functional pieces with a bit of whimsy. Have a look at the variety at http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Many thanks to our loyal fans, April, Bert, Beth, Caitlyn, David, Michael, Erica, Jana, Janice, John, Kit, Melody, Michael, Mike, Rose, Sandra, Sora and Tom.
Thank you all so much.
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Oregon Green Team Info
https://tricountyrecycle.com/schools/create-a-green-team-for-success/
2019 Collection Event Schedule
https://tricountyrecycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/HHW-2019-Schedule.pdf
Link to an Oregon DEQ technical paper.
How well do popular packaging attributes correlate with net environmental benefit across the full life cycle of packaging ?
https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/production/Pages/Materials-Attributes.aspx
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
Thursday Jan 10, 2019
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 tool can become our master.
Happy New Year from all of us in STEMPunX studios.
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- Dazzling the senses with an artisan's eye to create fine art, fun items, and sometimes functional pieces with a bit of whimsy. Have a look at the variety at http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Many thanks to our loyal fans, April, Bert, Beth, Caitlyn, David, Michael, Erica, Jana, Janice, John, Kit, Melody, Michael, Mike, Rose, Sandra, Sora and Tom.
Thank you all so much.
Credits
The STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Music for this show was found on Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org and Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Show art: https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/chinese-new-year-2019-background_3630256.htm
Show Notes:
https://www.timeanddate.com
Much of the information regarding calendars can be found on this site. There are many rabbit holes to go down. :-) This page was particularly helpful. https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/julian-gregorian-switch.html
http://www.friesian.com/week.htm
Info for the days of the week and other tidbits.
https://www.history.com/news/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-gregorian-calendar
Gregorian Calendar rabbit hole.
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
Some of the music was found on this site. Project Gutenberg offers over 58,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world's great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired. Thousands of volunteers digitized and diligently proofread the eBooks, for enjoyment and education.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Time has slipped by and we are at the end of the year. Time, what an interesting concept. We explore time a bit via the TARDIS (DR. WHO fans holla…!) and your imagination. This week we also explore Science Fiction and Science Fact and how they intertwine. If you enjoy authors like Phillip K. Dick, television shows like Star Trek and Dr. Who, and movies like Minority Report, this episode is for you. Sci Fi influences our future. See how in this holiday special with a nod to Dr. Who and many others that have helped shape the technology of today.
Set your communicator on enjoyment and bliss out about SCIENCE!
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- Dazzling the senses with an artisan's eye to create fun, and sometimes functional items with a bit of whimsy. They can contribute to your journey via http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com
Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX! Welcome to our newest member, Erica! And many thanks to our loyal fans, April, Bert, Beth, Caitlyn, David, Michael, Jana, Janice, John, Kit, Melody, Michael, Mike, Rose, Sandra, Sora and Tom. Thank you all so much!!
Non-Profit shoutout---> CGOA The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association. This Gorge local organization creates musical and visual art in the form of Orchestral, Small Ensemble, Jazz, Vocal, and Theatrical performances.
Check them out and get tickets at: https://www.gorgeorchestra.org
The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is the non-profit sponsor of several performing ensembles in the Columbia River Gorge area of Oregon. Current ensembles include the Sinfonietta Orchestra, Voci Choir, Gorge Jazz Collective, Stages Repertory Theatre, The Hood River String Quartet, and the Gorge Youth Chorus.
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Music is courtesy of the Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org
Show notes:
Time Perception
https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/07/15/time-warped-claudia-hammond/
Planning fallacy
first proposed by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979, is a phenomenon in which predictions about how much time will be needed to complete a future task display an optimism bias and underestimate the time needed.
This phenomenon occurs regardless of the individual's knowledge that past tasks of a similar nature have taken longer to complete than generally planned. The bias only affects predictions about one's own tasks; when outside observers predict task completion times, they show a pessimistic bias, overestimating the time needed. The planning fallacy requires that predictions of current tasks' completion times are more optimistic than the beliefs about past completion times for similar projects and that predictions of the current tasks' completion times are more optimistic than the actual time needed to complete the tasks. In 2003, Lovallo and Kahneman proposed an expanded definition as the tendency to underestimate the time, costs, and risks of future actions and at the same time overestimate the benefits of the same actions. According to this definition, the planning fallacy results in not only time overruns, but also cost overruns and benefit shortfalls.
Joe and STEMBoT paid homage to Abbot and Costello and their “Who’s on First” routine.
Here is the original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg
Worldbuilding Institute
http://worldbuilding.institute
University of Alaska project mentioned here:
Nike and Boeing Are Paying Sci-Fi Writers to Predict Their Futures
https://medium.com/s/thenewnew/nike-and-boeing-are-paying-sci-fi-writers-to-predict-their-futures-fdc4b6165fa4
Sci-Futures
https://www.scifutures.com
Science Fiction Has Helped Predict the Future of Technology. Here's Why We Should Be Worried
https://www.inc.com/yazin-akkawi/what-science-fiction-has-taught-us-about-predicting-future-and-why-we-should-be-worried.html
The Films and TV Shows that Predicted the Future
https://medium.com/the-omnivore/the-films-and-tv-shows-that-predicted-the-future-90f636dba720
15 Sci-Fi Books That Predicted the Future
https://mashable.com/video/nasa-hacked-october/
Using science fiction to explore business innovation
https://www.digitalpulse.pwc.com.au/science-fiction-explore-business-innovation/
Sci-Fi Writers Are Predicting the Future. Who’s Listening?
https://www.wired.com/2018/09/geeks-guide-walter-jon-williams/
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Joe discusses the condition of our oceans and what is being done to clean them up. Plastics are making their way into our ecosystem and we legitimately have a severe problem on our hands. Beck, our STEMPunX intern, shares her views as a teenager concerned about her future and what will be left of the planet by the time she has a family.
Many links in the show notes to a LOT of information about plastics, alternatives, how the cycle starts and what we can do to make a change. Our planet needs us.
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Sponsors
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Our Patreon Tribe of STEMPunX! April, Bert, Beth, Caitlyn, David, Michael, Jana, Janice, John, Kit, Melody, Michael, Mike, Rose, Sandra, Sora and Tom. Thank you all so much!!
On a local environmental note, check out the Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute co-founded by our resident scientist Bill Weiler. Their mission is to provide educational opportunities, with an emphasis on stewardship and a sense of wonder in the natural systems of the Columbia River Gorge. They are at www.gorgeecology.org/
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Music is courtesy of the Free Music Archive http://freemusicarchive.org
Show notes
Organic beeswax food storage wraps made in Hood River, Oregon with local beeswax.
Roots Wrap
Link: Boyan Slat
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/blogs/remember-kid-who-invented-way-clean-ocean-plastic-hes-back-and-its-happening
What are microplastics?
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/microplastics.html
Learn about microfibers from doing your laundry.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/pick-your-wardrobe-carefully-lives-clams-and-mussels-may-depend-it-180960761/
Ocean Cleanup Project
https://www.theoceancleanup.com
CNET video of Ocean Cleanup launch and more.
http://youtu.be/nYC4Q-0wcAc
How does trash get into the ocean?
http://www.gorillabins.ca/blog/how-does-garbage-end-up-in-the-ocean/
This is how your plastic bag ends up in the ocean...
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/22/plastic-ocean-garbage_n_5191294.html
How on earth does all the plastic get into the oceans?
https://wastelandrebel.com/en/how-on-earth-does-all-the-plastic-get-into-the-oceans/
Where does marine debris come from?
https://oceantoday.noaa.gov/trashtalk_wheredoesmarinedebriscomefrom/
Newplasticseconomy.org
https://newplasticseconomy.org
This larvae can eat plastic! Well, some types anyway...
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/04/wax-worms-eat-plastic-polyethylene-trash-pollution-cleanup/
And what can we do locally and personally:
Zero waste solutions
https://www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/101-easy-eco-friendly-zero-waste-tips
https://www.eartheclipse.com/pollution/amazing-ways-to-prevent-water-pollution.html
Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute
www.gorgeecology.org/
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
Tuesday Nov 20, 2018
In this episode Joe takes you fishing! As an avid steelhead fly-fisherman, Joe wrestles with the topic of whether or not fish feel pain. Joe's guest this week is Professor Victoria Braithwaite Professor of Fisheries and Biology at Penn State University. She is also author of the book Do Fish Feel Pain? and a published science report studying the same. This episode was so packed with information that the full interview simply had to be shared, but in a Patreon only post. All Patreon STEMPunX receive the Bonus Interview as a reward for being a part of the team! #ThankYouPatrons
Show Note Links:
Do Fish Feel Pain? - By Professor Victoria Braithwaite
For those who want to read the opposite view, after all this is about science, and knowledge is power. Why fish do not feel pain. - By Brian Key
And a peer review by Victoria Braithwaite, and Paula Droege, (2016) Why human pain can’t tell us whether fish feel pain.
Nociception: In nociception, intense chemical (e.g., chili powder in the eyes), mechanical (e.g., cutting, crushing), or thermal (heat and cold) stimulation of sensory nerve cells called nociceptors produces a signal that travels along a chain of nerve fibers via the spinal cord to the brain
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Guest:
Professor Victoria Braithwaite - Penn State University
The Dorothy and Lloyd Huck Chair in Behavioral Biology
Professor of Fisheries and Biology
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Sponsors
Coddiwomple Creative- Makers of creative media with a bit of whimsy. (Custom crafted laser cut Christmas Ornaments now in!)
Our Patreon Tribe of STEMPunX! April, Bert, Beth, Caitlyn, David, Michael, Janice, John, Kit, Melody, Michael, Mike, Rose, Sandra, Sora and Tom.
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
In 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 review podcast segment. Joe gives an in-depth account of the 4 drones he tested out as potential video sources for the web-series. It is available exclusively to our patrons, current and future alike. We will send you a link after signing up so you can see it.
Patreon BONUS - A Drone Gone Rogue video. A bonus video of the rogue drone escape attempt. It is available exclusively to our patrons, current and future alike. We will send you a link after signing up so you can see it.
(Promise not to laugh. We almost lost it to the freeway.)
Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx
Drone Specs:
Guests:
Co-producer John Hardham, Lightwave Communications
www.lightwavevideo.com
www.youtube.com/lightwavevideo
Alex Bryan, Professional drone pilot:
www.balancedwings.com
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Sponsors
Mr Moneybags - A man who loves creating. Whether it’s audio or video he’s got a real hankerin’ to make some art!
Coddiwomple Creative- Makers of creative media with a bit of whimsy.
Joe's Raise the Bar and Grill - No, it's not a real place, but ya kinda wanna go, don'tcha?!
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Tuesday Oct 30, 2018
Take 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- an organic acid found just about everywhere in the environment including in plants and vegetables.
Thymol- an alternative treatment for varroa mites
Hops treatment- a natural alternative treatment for varroa mites
Residential Beekeeping
FlowHive
Pollination podcast
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Sponsors
Mr Moneybags
Coddiwomple Creative - Makers of creative media with a bit of whimsy.
Please have a look:
Performing Arts Initiative
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
BONUS EPISODE! Joe introduces listeners to STEMBoT and we learn that the similarities between humans and computers are more numerous than the differences. Listen in to discover what STEMBoT's role is in the show and more. This is not a paid post. It doesn't increase your Patreon pledge. ENJOY!
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Joe 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 new app included in iOS 12
Scientific method definition
Cognitive dissonance definition
If you like what you hear, please support us on Patreon.
Music by:
Kit Garoutte
https://kitgaroutte.net
Sponsors
Mr. Moneybags - Information withheld (For obvious reasons...)
Coddiwomple Creative
Laughing Deva Productions
Credits
STEMPunX is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.
This episode was also produced by E. Michael Friend and John Hardham
Editing by Joe and Michael.