The STEM Sessions Podcast

The STEM Sessions Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 22. The Seventh Forward
January 15, 2023

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 22. The Seventh Forward Discussion of my attempt to mathematically determine optimal line combinations when seven forwards are dressed for a hockey game. Shownotes: h

Episode 21. What a Difference Slope Makes
November 28, 2022

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 21. What a Difference Slope Makes Discussion of how elevation change causes divergence between map distance and distance traveled, and whether or not it matters in na

Episode 20. The Cone Bearers
December 27, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 20. The Cone Bearers Discussion of the conifer family of plants and shrubs. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2021/12/27/shownotes-ep20/ Support The STEM Sessio

Episode 19. Inconvenient Requirements
December 05, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 19. Inconvenient Requirements Discussion of why engineers should not ignore requirements they believe to be inconvenient or stupid, and a philosophical look at the E

Episode 18. Supply, Demand, and Cognitive Bias
November 20, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 18. Supply, Demand, and Cognitive Bias Discussion of cognitive biases and their influence on how we perceive supply and demand, and how we can use logic and reasonin

Episode 17. The Northern Mockingbird
October 09, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 17. The Northern Mockingbird Discussion of the Northern Mockingbird and the journey of two parents nesting and raising three chicks in my backyard Shownotes: https:/

Episode 16. Agents of Discovery at Willow Springs Park
September 18, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 16. Agents of Discovery at Willow Springs Park Field recordings from and discussion of my afternoon completing a question in the Agents of Discovery app. Shownotes:

Episode 15. Why Did I Become an Engineer?
July 05, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 15. Why Did I Become an Engineer? Discussion of what inspired me to pursue a career in mechanical engineering, and why I believe those ah ha moments of inspiration

Epsiode 14. Backyard Ecology – The Alligator Lizard
June 27, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 14. Backyard Ecology: The Alligator Lizard Discussion of alligator lizard taxonomy. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2021/06/27/shownotes-ep14/ Support The STE

Episode 13. The Trouble With Monarchs
May 30, 2021

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 13. The Trouble With Monarchs Discussion of the mortality rate of monarch butterfly caterpillars. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2021/05/30/shownotes-ep13/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast – https://paypal.