The STEM Sessions Podcast

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Episode 22. The Seventh Forward
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.