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| Snacks 4 the Brain--60 Second Promo This is a one-minute fast-talkin' description of the Snacks4theBrain! podcast. | (audio/mpeg 946 KB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Introduction The first podcast from Snacks4theBrain!
This episode demos the concept to CSO staff and features some excerpts from the audio tracks of CSO videoconference streams. | (audio/mpeg 2.0 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--BEST Camp Brief interview with Joe Lopez, Director of the Boys Exploring Science and Technology summer camp at Vanderbilt University | (audio/mpeg 1.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Kathy Schrock Episode 4 of Snacks4theBrain! features pioneer technology integrator Kathy Schrock serving up resources to help the time-crunched science teacher find just the right tool for the right lesson. | (audio/mpeg 2.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Worms! This S4theB! features Vanderbilt genetics researcher Dr. Todd Lamitina sharing his fascinating work with microscopic worms--ewwwwwwwww, that's YUCKY! But fun! | (audio/mpeg 1.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Einstein! This S4theB! features Dr. Charles Brau as Albert Einstein, describing one of his several illustrations of the Theory of Relativity that he shared with students during an interactive videoconference in March, 2005: relatively deep, but fun! | (audio/mpeg 1.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--The Boss! In this episode of S4theB! we chat with CSO Director Dr. Virginia L. Shepherd about how she got into the "business" of connecting scientists with students and their teachers! | (audio/mpeg 1.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--GK12 Program This episode of S4theB! features hard-working Jeannie Tuschl, CSO Program Coordinator for the GK12 program, a collaboration between the CSO, Meharry Medical College, and Tennessee State University to partner dedicated Graduate Teaching Fellows with teachers and students in Middle School classrooms all over Metro Nashville! | (audio/mpeg 4.5 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Bonus Canal Jogging This bonus S4theB is all soundseeing--jogging along the beautiful Indianapolis Canal at the Keystone Conference in early October 2005. | (audio/mpeg 2.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--K12 IVC Article! This S4theB! is a short 'un. Just the intro from my article "Videoconferencing K12: The State of the Art" at innovateonline.info . Participate in a free webinar at noon EST November 7, 2005! | (audio/mpeg 1.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Vicki Metzgar! This S4theB! engages CSO Associate Director Vicki Metzgar in a conversation about what it is she does at this teeming hotbed of Science Outreach. Listen. Learn. | (audio/mpeg 1.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Jerry Wilmink, Bioengineeer! In this S4theB! you are a virtual fly on the wall as CSO Associate Director Glenn McCombs and Tech Coordinator Jeff Hazelton help biomedical engineer Jerry Wilmink prep for his upcoming Interactive Videoconference with students nationwide. | (audio/mpeg 1.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Frogs! Dr. Louise Rollins-Smith Part 1 This edition of S4theB! features the first part of a conversation with Dr. Louise Rollins-Smith. We're talking about frogs, folks--frogs and HIV. Give a listen! | (audio/mpeg 1.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Frogs! Dr. Louise Rollins-Smith Part 2 This S4theB! finishes up a fascinating interview with researcher Dr. Louise Rollins-Smith, who talks about what drew her to science in the first place and what it's like to be a discoverer! | (audio/mpeg 1.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Keystone Conference! In episode 15 of S4theB! I share some audio grabbed from three different sessions at the Keystone Conference back the first week of October. I also point you to the online video archives of all the workshops presented at that excellent get-together. | (audio/mpeg 7.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Keivan Stassun! Episode 16 of S4theB! features the dynamic Dr. Keivan Stassun, astronomy researcher, teacher, and pioneer in the field of ensuring minority representation in the sciences. A bit of a large Snacks, but a tasty one! | (audio/mpeg 19.7 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Dr. William Schaffner! S4theB! 17 features a talk with Dr. William Schaffner, amazingly interesting crusader for public health and all that means. We talk about bird flu, the vaccine conundrum, and eradicating Polio. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 15.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Science Songs! This S4theB!, number 18, explores Science Songs, featuring one from science music guru Dr. Greg Crowther and two from Nashville's own Rocky Alvey, Superintendent at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory and frequent contributer to CSO videoconferencing programs. | (audio/mpeg 2.7 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Bonus Geek Gifts List! This episode is a very brief shortlist of gifts for that special geek on your shopping list, even if it's YOU! See the blogsite at http://snacks4thebrain.blogspot.com for all the links. | (audio/mpeg 1.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Rocky Alvey This S4theB!, episode 20, serves up--along with a yummy beef burrito--a conversation with Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory Superintendent Rocky Alvey. Rocky shares info about his upcoming radio show and about his remotely programmable telescope! | (audio/mpeg 2.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Bill Snyder Episode 21 of Snacks4theBrain! features another lunchcast, this time with Vanderbilt University Chief Science Writer Bill Snyder, who talks about his work with Lens Magazine and about communicating about "unfettered science" with everyday people! | (audio/mpeg 11.0 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Forum on Biomedical Engineering This S4theB!, episode 22, features audio from the wonderful open community forum on Biomedical Engineering that was presented by the CSO and the Adventure Science Center on Jan. 12, 2006. Presenters Beckham, Klein, and Wilmink positively shone! | (audio/mpeg 10.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Dr. Rick Chappell S4theB! 23 features one of my personal heroes, Dr. Rick Chappell, director
of Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, former chief scientist at NASA's Marshall
Space Flight Center, and explorer. Listen to the questions he raises and
help answer them for our students! | (audio/mpeg 8.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Astronomy Q&A Episode 24 of S4theB! finds Scott gleefully digging through his audio
archives of interactive videoconferences from the long-running VIADyer
program. Hear Q and A sessions from two of these stellar sessions,
featuring VU astronomers O'Dell and Heiser! | (audio/mpeg 9.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--The Heart Q&A Valentine's week Episode 25 of S4theB! brings you three answers about the
heart--clever, eh? At any rate, this episode shares 3 answers to 3
excellent questions middle schoolers asked of Dr. Glenn McCombs during a
Feb. 2005 interactive videoconference! | (audio/mpeg 7.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Dr. Charles Brau S4theB! 26 features a chat with the wonderful Dr. Charles Brau, physicist
and inventor of the eximer laser. We talk about the laser and how it came
to be, about Dr. B.'s work with the CSO, and about what it means to be a
research scientist! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 11.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Jerry Wilmink Episode 27 of S4theB! is a great chat with doctoral student and biomedical
engineer Jerry Wilmink in a rowdy-loud Fido coffeehouse. Jerry talks about
his research and his GK12 involvement at CSO. Grab a cup of java, pull up
a comfy chair, and listen up! | (audio/mpeg 8.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Podcasting Workshop Taking off on a tangent hopefully of interest to our listeners,
Snacks4theBrain! episode 28 shares some audio and some resources from the
March 2, 2006 "Podcasting in Education" workshop presented by Apple, Inc.
and Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 18.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 4 the Brain--Thinking Outside the "Lunch" Box Episode 29 of Snacks4theBrain! features audio clips from the
woooooooonderful talk CSO Director Dr. Ginny Shepherd gave to a large
gathering of educators and citizens at the Vanderbilt University and Nashville Public Library's
"Thinking Outside the [Lunch] Box" series. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 9.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 30 -- Genetics! S4theB! 30 is the first double interview! I met with Vickie Hannig and
Melinda Cohen, genetics counselors who regularly contribute to CSO
outreach efforts through engaging interactive videoconferences about the
ethics of genetic counseling. Fascinating! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 9.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 31 -- David Warlick! Episode 31 of S4theB! is more like a good meal than a snack: Busy
educational technology proponent David Warlick granted me a wonderful 40
minute chat over Skype and shares his thoughts on a number of important
educational topics. Join us! | (audio/mpeg 18.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 32 -- Revisit Show! This week's S4theB!, episode 32, is hopefully a service to those who have
joined our ranks lately--a random sampling of conversation snippets from
past episodes. I had a reallllllly fun time putting this one together! I
hope you enjoy the Revisit Show!!! | (audio/mpeg 15.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 33 -- Randy Reiserer Episode 33 of S4theB! brings Dr. Randy Reiserer, evolutionary biologist and biological behavioralist, to your ears. Listen up as Dr. R. talks about Tiktaalik, IVCs, and his take on the dichotomy between Evolution and Intelligent Design. It's for you! | (audio/mpeg 17.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 34 -- Arnie Heiser Episode number 34 of S4theB! features the charming and dedicated Dr. Arnie Heiser talking about why he still goes in to work every day despite his position as Professor Emeritus of Astronomy. Hear about the nature of his research and his outreach to K12! | (audio/mpeg 10.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 35 -- The Overview Show! This S4theB shares specific details about some of the programs the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach has designed, created and maintained. It's essential listening to really understand everything you've heard so far and everything you will hear! | (audio/mpeg 4.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 36 -- Overview Two! This show, S4theB! 36, concludes the CSO overview we began last week. I had a blast doin' it and hope you enjoy it. Hopefully, it'll be a useful resource for our folks and for teachers and students for a good while! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 4.0 MB) | |
| Snacks 37 -- Dr. Glenn McCombs! Episode 37 of S4theB! presents a delightful chat during which Dr. Glenn McCombs and I jawbone about what's up at the Vanderbilt CSO this summer. Details are especially forthcoming about research experience opportunities for both students and teachers! | (audio/mpeg 14.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 38 -- Dr. Albert Reynolds! Here tis, ya'll! S4theB! 38 is longer, tastier, and still a cherished portion of a nutritous, balanced, learning-filled diet. Listen to Dr. Albert Reynolds, world-class cancer researcher, describe his work then take us on a lab tour. NEW: TechTipTidbit! | (audio/mpeg 31.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 39 -- David Salisbury and "Exploration!" S4theB! episode 39 features an interview with pioneering science writer David Salisbury, an award-winning chronicleer and communicator, now the producer of a marvelous science teaching and learning website. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 26.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 40 -- NECC 2006! S4theB! Episode 40 is a laid-back jaunt into NECC2006, the nation's largest annual gathering of educators interested in educational technology. We share portions of presentations from Auburn University, David Warlick, and Global Nomads Group. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 29.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 41 -- Educational Change Advocate Ian Jukes!!! Episode 41 of S4theB! brings you a conversation with Ian Jukes, pioneering for change in education with every word he utters and author of the popular "The Committed Sardine" blog, three wonderful podsafe songs from indie artists, and a TechTipTibit. Woo! | (audio/mpeg 36.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 42 -- It's a GAS!!! S4theB!42 features audio from GAS (Girls and Science) Camp, an annual summer experience for middle and high school girls developed by the VU CSO. There's also some great music used by permission from Alaskan artist Scott H. Miller and a tasty tech tidbit! | (audio/mpeg 27.0 MB) | |
| Snacks 43 -- Dr. Stephen Camarata! S4theB! episode 43 features Dr. Stephen Camarata (Vanderbilt Brain Institute researcher and an expert on how children learn) sharing recent findings that indicate significant differences in the way boys and girls learn, plus great music and TechTipTidbit! | (audio/mpeg 9.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 44 -- Jeff Ray! S4theB! 44 features Nashville Channel 2 (WKRN) weather anchorman Jeff Ray--an outspoken and outreaching proponent of science education--discussing hurricanes, tornadoes, and what makes Jeff Ray tick. 4 fresh independent songs, a TechTipTidbit, and we're done! | (audio/mpeg 34.8 MB) | |
| Snacks 45 -- Kyle Butler! S4theB! 45 features a "rival" podcast I just love: "Brain Food," produced and hosted by computer engineer cum science Renaissance Man Kyle Butler. The show features an excerpt from one of Kyle's fantastic shows and a nifty techno indie tune. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 3.1 MB) | |
| Snacks 46 -- Research Internship Program! Episode 46 features some audio grabbed at a marvelous reception honoring the students and faciliators of the CSO's successful Research Internship Program that pairs high school juniors with Post-Doctoral and researcher mentors. Come to the party! | (audio/mpeg 9.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 47 -- Ig Nobel Awards! ...all about the Ig Nobel prizes for scientific achievments that make people 1) laugh, then 2) think. Dr. Randolph Blake at Vanderbilt details the work that garnered him and his co-researchers the coveted Acoustics award. 3 great songs and a TTT! | (audio/mpeg 13.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 48 -- The Dyer Star Chamber! S4theB! 48 brings you all manner of audio describing the eerily beautiful Star Chamber at Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory. You really have to see it to experience it, but this episode may be the next best thing! Thanks to Vanderbilt Register and Rocky Alvey. | (audio/mpeg 3.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 49 -- Steve Spangler Science! Episode 49 features audio from Steve Spangler in his wonderful collaboration with Denver's News9 team, fresh podsafe music from Magnatune.com and the Podsafe Music Network, and a TechTipTidbit, all for you!!! | (audio/mpeg 4.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 50 -- Christmas Show! S4theB! 50 is chocked full of Christmas music from independent songwriters and performers, including me! There's also a tasty TechTipTidbit about how to disable those pesky Windows Error Reporting messages! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Peace! | (audio/mpeg 5.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 51 -- Steve Spangler Science Episode 51 comes to you from Denver, CO. Along with me, visit stellar science proponent Steve Spangler. Hear what this Emmy-winning TV personality has to say about what makes him tick, Hear 3 indie music songs in the New Year Theme. It's all good, VERY good.
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| Snacks 52 -- The CSO Website! This episode of S4theB! takes you on a soundseeing tour of the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach website, recently redesigned and ready to rock. Music is all mandolin and all fun. Settle back, fire up your browser (unless you're driving!) and listen up! | (audio/mpeg 5.5 MB) | |
| Snacks 53 -- AIDSO! S4theB! 53 shares the work of a Vanderbilt student organization called AIDSO, or AIDS Outreach. It's leader Brenna Simons met me at Panera Bread Company for a great chat about the work. There's also a TechTipTidbit and some fine magnatunes.com music! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 7.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 54 -- Pat Levitt! S4theB! 54 features a chat with Dr. Pat Levitt, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Research on Human Development. Independent music in the key of "brain" and a TechTipTidbit round out the festivities. Listen up!
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| Snacks 55 -- Alan I. Leshner Snacks 55 features Scott Merrick reading a moving editorial piece from Science Magazine about the absolute need for higher education institutions to mandate K12 outreach as a requirement for tenure and promotion, an idea that could have vast implications. Also some great podsafe music from Magnatune.com and a Tech Tip Tidbit! | (audio/mpeg 4.7 MB) | |
| Snacks 56 -- AIDSO IVC! S4theB! 56 brings you audio from a recent IVC from Vanderbilt AIDS Outreach, a volunteer group bringing awareness of HIV dangers to students around the nation. There's podsafe music and a tech tip about how CDs work! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 3.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 57 -- Billy Hudson! S4theB!r57, ya'll, is a chat with the penultimately interesting Dr. Billy Hudson, director of the Vanderbilt University Center for Matrix Biology. Wow. Hear about his research, his outreach, and how he became dedicated to making a difference! Magnatune music and a song of mine round out the show! | (audio/mpeg 5.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 58 -- NECC2007 Number 58 and going strong! This show features Peggy Sheehy, Kathy Schrock, and Chris Dede from NECC2007. See the shownotes blog for all the skimmy! Music from the Podsafe Music Network's Bill deRome! Listen up! n07s776 n07s800 n07s245 | (audio/mpeg 5.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 59--David Warlick at "Web 2.0 and Us" S4theB! 59 brings you three podsafe songs and some amazing shareshare from David Warlick, untiring advocate for educational change and Web 2.0 maven. Sit back (pay attention to the road if you're driving!) and listen to this information-generous master educator. | (audio/mpeg 7.7 MB) | |
| Snacks 60--The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt! This episode brings you short audio from The School for Science at Math at Vanderbilt (see http://theschool.vanderbilt.edu for much more detail), including a brief talk by MNPS Director Dr. Pedro Garcia and a visit to the LifeFlight helipad atop Vanderbilt University Hospital. Podsafe music from Scott Merrick and Tom Smith! | (audio/mpeg 5.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 61--Larry Zwiebel! S4theB! 61 features a goodly talk--with students at the School for Science and Math--by Dr. Larry Zwiebel on all things mosquito and malaria. Wow. Best suited for long drives, walks, or jogs, this episode also shares music by indie pop artist David Spencer! Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 10.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 62--The Harpeth River! S4theB! 62 features audio from a water quality field trip taken by the freshman class at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, freshwater podsafe music from Jesse Manno at magnatune.com, and a talk by retired USGS Geologist Pat Holiday. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 5.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 63 -- Mark Twickler! Episode 63 is cold--very, very cold: National Ice Core Laboratory director Mark Twickler shares his work at the lab and in Antarctica via IVC with students at the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. Indie band Sun Palace provides music for thought. | (audio/mpeg 4.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 64--Captain Charles Moore! The "When I'm 64!" episode features audio from a videoconference interaction with Captain Charles Moore, who is leading research into the recently discovered "Pacific Garbage Patch" of plastic, an area roughly the size of Texas. Learn more: Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 8.3 MB) | |
| Snacks 65--CIT in Nashville and Second Life! S4theB! 65 brings you audio from the Conference for Information Technology 2007 in Nashville, Tennessee--John Miller's Nursing Education Simulator (NESIM), presentation in Second Life; also podsafe music from Magnatune.com and the Podsafe Music Network! | (audio/mpeg 7.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 66--Happy New Years All-Indie-Music4You! Happy New Year from Snacks4theBrain! Episode 66 is an all-indie-music gift for you from all of us at the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach. Featured artists are Bill deRome, Chris Ayer, Emissary, No Kiss for New Years, and Colie Brice. Enjoy! | (audio/mpeg 5.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 67--McCue, Vanags, and Eeds! S4theB! 67 presents a brief collegial conversation with the talented faculty of the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, a groundbreaking program for Metro Nashville, Tennessee public school students grade 9-12. We also share some great music! | (audio/mpeg 7.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 68--Second Life Science! Episode 68 takes you out of the virtual box and into a soundseeing tour of two educational (science) sites in the virtual world Second Life! Music from Magnatune.com rounds out the tour! Virtually WONDERFUL! | (audio/mpeg 6.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 69--Jennifer Ufnar and Research Tools for Science Teachers S4theB! 69 features CSO Program Manager Dr. Jennifer Ufnar chatting about the "Research Tools for Science Teachers" summer programs at Vanderbilt. You have to hear it to believe it! Music from Ross Falzone, Rocky Alvey, and Jamie Janover! Weeeeeeeee! | (audio/mpeg 5.4 MB) | |
| Snacks 70 -- The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt! This episode of Snacks4theB! shares out a movie highlighting the fine work being done at the innovative School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt. There's a Tech Tip Tidbit and some more fine indie music from Ross Falzone and Rocky Alvey. Enjoy!!! | (audio/mpeg 4.6 MB) | |
| Snacks 71 — Kent Wallace and the FAAMP S4theB! 71 features Fisk University Professor Dr. Kent Wallace chatting with the freshman class from the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt prior to launching solid-fuel rockets high over the Vanderbilt campus! Great Alaska music, too! | (audio/mpeg 7.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 72 -- RIP Poster Sessions! Episode 72 features stellar share-outs from RIP (Research into Practice) summer program students at a poster session held July 10, 2008 at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Music from Magnatune.com's Arthur Yoria fills out the show. Listen up! | (audio/mpeg 5.2 MB) | |
| Snacks 73 -- VUCSO Web20forUS! Workshop S4theB! 73 brings us audio from interesting conversations between teachers at the recent Web20forUS! workshop presented by the Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach July21-25, 2008. Music from magnatune.com's Big Bad Sun fills out the show! | (audio/mpeg 3.9 MB) | |
| Snacks 74 -- Peggy Sheehy and Ramapo Islands Episode 74 features excerpts from stellar educator Peggy Sheehy's talk at the Second Life Education Community Conference in Tampa, Florida just a couple weeks ago. The blog has video, powerpoint, and a link to the entire hour of audio. Also, music from Matthew Ebel! | (audio/mpeg 10.7 MB) | |
| Snacks 75--Podcasting Session S4theB! 75 offers a recording of my recent session on podcasting for Vanderbilt's "DigitalVU" celebration. Presentation and dialogue topics range from what is RSS to the best portable recording device to use. Music from 1975 Alaska, "Scott and Scott!" | (audio/mpeg 46.1 MB) | |
