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Design Biomolecular Circuits, with Dr. Xiaojing Gao
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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What is synthetic biology? Researcher and professor Dr. Xiaojing Gao introduces this cutting edge field. He explains how his lab at Stanford Univer...

  • Added: Dec 15, 2021
  • Length: 27:54
Robotics Competitions after 2021, with Dan Mantz
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
Caption: A student robotics team works on a robot., Credit: REC Foundation
The Robotics Education and Competition (REC) Foundation has been running robotics programs for youth for years, including the widespread global com...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2021
  • Length: 37:29
Trans Engineers You Should Know, with Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
Caption: Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short, Credit: Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short
Mechanical engineer Dr. Ada-Rhodes Short studies robot brains, having previously worked in industry and academia for commercial toy companies, NASA...

  • Added: Jun 02, 2021
  • Length: 39:09
Better K-12 Engineering Post-COVID, with Dr. Corey Hall
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
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STEM curriculum specialist Dr. Corey Hall shares tips and resources for teaching engineering effectively at the K-12 level in 2021, both during and...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2021
  • Length: 45:50
The Man Behind the Projector
From: Out of the Blocks
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It was a good living. If you can stay in business 53 years, that says a lot.

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  • Added: Feb 11, 2020
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
Leveling Up Your Career in Education
From: Pius Wong
Series: The K12 Engineering Education Podcast
Caption: Wall of patches at Slab BBQ, including two for the 10th Mountain Division., Credit: Pios Labs
How do you “develop your practice” as a teacher and administrator? Rachel and Pius discuss this question and share their thoughts on going deeper i...

  • Added: Jan 26, 2020
  • Length: 18:29
Ray and Scott at Robert's Key Service
From: Out of the Blocks
Series: Out of the Blocks, Quick Hits
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He’s my step-father, but he has always treated me like a son… and like one of the guys.

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2018
  • Length: 04:15
  • Purchases: 1
The Mikie Show #73, Alessondra
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Join us for an interesting and fun conversation with planetary astronomer, Alessondra Springmann. She’s working on NASA’s Osiris project and could ...

  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 28:02
Bio-hackers Grow Their Own Ink
From: Britt Wray
Caption: Biohackers grow their own ink from soil-dwelling bacteria., Credit: La Paillasse
What does it mean to live in a world where biotech is done for and by the people? How long might it be until we are all growing our own ink, laund...

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  • Added: Jan 06, 2015
  • Length: 07:15
  • Purchases: 1
The Mikie Show #71, EveAnna
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Join us for episode seventy-one as we speak with EveAnna Manley, President of Manley Laboratories, a manufacturer of beautifully engineered and cra...

  • Added: Aug 25, 2014
  • Length: 28:02
The Mikie Show #70, Tan Lin
From: Michael Carroll
Series: The Mikie Show
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with poet, Tan Lin. He expands poetry’s palette to include data, video, films, hashtags; our newest observab...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2014
  • Length: 28:02
44 - Ryan asks, "What size TV should I buy?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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How can you tell which size TV would work best for your house? What else should you consider when shopping for one? Ray and Tom have the answers on...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Dec 03, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
Digging Deeper: The Miner Details of a Major Industry
From: Terrascope Radio
Series: Terrascope Radio Major Features
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Mining provides the resources for many products we use every day, but it's more than just a big corporate enterprise. Listen in for a look at some ...

  • Added: May 24, 2013
  • Length: 21:34
20 - Michelle asks, How can I lower my data usage on my iPhone?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Smart phones put the Internet at your fingertips, allowing you to check your email and surf the web from anywhere with the power of 3G and 4G. Howe...

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  • Added: May 03, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
19 - Christine asks, "Should I change web browsers?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: So many choices!
What Internet browser do you use? There are dozens to choose from, and many offer unique features. So which one is best for you? Ray Hollister and...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: May 03, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
18 - Heidi asks, "What is Kickstarter?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: Kickstarter.com
Heidi wants to know what this Kickstarter thing she keeps hearing about on Facebook is. Why are people asking her for money? Ray Hollister and Tom ...

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  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
16 - Franklin asks, "How do I make my Gmail login more secure?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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What if someone hacked into your email, and stole all of your personal information? Luckily, many sites like Gmail and Facebook offer an extra laye...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Apr 02, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
15 - Melvin asks, "How do I improve my Google searches?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How can you improve your Google searches?
Have you ever searched for something on Google, and gotten a bunch of unrelated results? As it turns out, many of us aren’t searching correctly. So...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
14 - Brandon asks, "Does it matter how I unplug my computer?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How you unplug your laptop could matter.
Brandon is wondering if there's a specific sequence in which he should plug in or unplug his computer to prevent electrical damage. The hosts of De...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
13 - Alana asks, "Why isn't iMessage the same across all of my devices?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: What's going on with iMessage?
Alana wants to know why iMessage - a feature on Apple devices like iPhones iPads that lets you send text messages using your data plan rather than ...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
12 - Joel asks, "What's the best way to back up my digital photos?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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After losing many of his family's photos when his laptop hard drive died, Joel wants to find a good way to back up his important files. Should he b...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3
11 - Sherry asks, "How can I keep my son safe on the Internet on his tablet?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
Caption: How can we keep our kids safe on the Internet if they have their own devices?
Sherry wants to know how she can make sure her son is safe of the Internet. Is there an app or email service that would prevent him from seeing thi...

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  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
10 - Jo El asks, "Which antivirus software is the best?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Jo El's computer is infected with spyware. Which antivirus and anti-spyware software should she use? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister and ...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
9 - Sandra asks, "Can I return an app?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Sandra just bought an app from the app store, and it doesn't work. Is there any way she can get a refund? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray Hollister...

Bought by KCMJ Community Radio and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 2
8 - Britt asks, "Why don't touchscreens respond to my touch?"
From: WJCT
Series: Ask Deemable Tech (3:30)
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Britt wants to know why he can never seem to use touchscreens properly. Is there something wrong with his fingers? The hosts of Deemable Tech, Ray ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KCMJ Community Radio, and WCWP


  • Added: Mar 30, 2013
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 3