Superheroes of Science

Superheroes of Science


Latest Episodes

Designing the Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure of the Future
April 11, 2022

Wastewater has become a commodity and it's being used in many different ways around the globe! Most wastewater infrastructure throughout the United States is nearing the end of its life and communitie

YOU are Wired to Learn Through Stories
March 28, 2022

Studies have shown that when students are connected with their peers, the process of learning new things becomes easier. Collaborative opportunities within a classroom tend to help students learn bett

Understanding and Preventing Invasive Species
February 28, 2022

Do your favorite pastimes involve water? Boaters, anglers, water gardeners, even classroom aquariums carry the potential to spread invasive species. Greg Hitzroth is an Aquatic Invasive Species Outrea

Respectfully Blending Indigenous Knowledge with Western Science
February 14, 2022

How do we blend Indigenous knowledge with Western science in a respectful way, and ensure that members of Indigenous communities are included in the decision making, classroom teaching, and current po

What’s up with microplastics, pharmaceuticals in the water, and where are they coming from?
February 01, 2022

Microplastics are small plastics that end up in our environment. But how do they get there and what kind of issues do they create?  Sarah Zack is a Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist at the Uni

What is the Richter Scale and how a logarithmic scale works
January 11, 2022

Dr. Nowack returns to help us understand just how a logarithmic scale works.  In today’s episode, we discussed the Richter Scale, Powers of Ten, and How Babies Count. Dr. Robert Nowack is a Professor

Avoiding Injury: Is it just soreness or something more serious?
January 10, 2022

Building a Routine in the New Year - There are No Shortcuts!

How much of the brain do we use? What are some important things we need to know about our brain?
December 20, 2021

Did you realize that the brain is like plastic and continues to change throughout your life? Dr. Ginger Campbell, Host of Brain Science podcast, joins us to discuss the 5 6 Things YOU Need to Know abo

Using artificial or high intensity sweeteners: Can they help with my nutritional goals?
December 09, 2021

‘Tis the season for holiday treats! While it can be fun to indulge, it’s always a good idea to be mindful of our daily sugar intake. Can artificial sweeteners help us with our nutritional goals throug

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