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M.A. Journalism No No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 7 / Opportunities Adjacent to the STEM Field with Carolyn Kassebaum full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53769104 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74356756 Sun, 07 May 2023 20:51:23 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 357 When thinking of opportunities in the STEM field, many individuals' minds immediately go to doctors, scientists, or engineers. However, in this episode, Carolyn Kassebaum explains some jobs adjacent to the STEM field—primarily in human resources. There are many untraditional ways to get involved in STEM. When thinking of opportunities in the STEM field, many individuals' minds immediately go to doctors, scientists, or engineers. However, in this episode, Carolyn Kassebaum explains some jobs adjacent to the STEM field—primarily in human resources. There ar No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 6 / All About Anesthesiology with Mark Kassebaum full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53732650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/87b4b289 Wed, 03 May 2023 19:20:16 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 794 What does an Anesthesiologist do? How does a person become an Anesthesiologist? How do you know if you should pursue a career in Anesthesiology? In this interview, Mark Kassebaum—who has been an Anesthesiologist for over 30 years—answers these questions and more. What does an Anesthesiologist do? How does a person become an Anesthesiologist? How do you know if you should pursue a career in Anesthesiology? In this interview, Mark Kassebaum—who has been an Anesthesiologist for over 30 years—answers these questions a No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 5 / Becoming a Microbiologist with Siri Davidson full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53709488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/044c5544 Mon, 01 May 2023 20:19:39 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 449 Siri Davidson—a current senior at Minnehaha Academy—will be attending Hamilton College next year to study Microbiology. In this episode, Davidson explains what inspired her to pursue this path and what she expects from her job in the future. Siri Davidson—a current senior at Minnehaha Academy—will be attending Hamilton College next year to study Microbiology. In this episode, Davidson explains what inspired her to pursue this path and what she expects from her job in the future. No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 4 / Becoming an Aerospace Engineer with Lily Trelstad full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53658453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f7852a3 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:49:32 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 320 Lily Trelstad—a current senior at Minnehaha Academy—will be attending Iowa State University next year to study Aerospace Engineering. In this episode, Trelstad explains what inspired her to pursue this career path and what she expects from her job in the future. Lily Trelstad—a current senior at Minnehaha Academy—will be attending Iowa State University next year to study Aerospace Engineering. In this episode, Trelstad explains what inspired her to pursue this career path and what she expects from her job in the No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 3 / The Latest in Nuclear Fusion Technology full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52270630 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ea72a9e Fri, 23 Dec 2022 21:06:28 -0100 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 473 In this solo episode, Grace Kassebaum explains the newest breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology. For the first time ever, scientists have produced more energy using nuclear fusion than required to initiate the process. However, in reality, how significant is this breakthrough, and, more importantly, can nuclear fusion fight climate change? In this solo episode, Grace Kassebaum explains the newest breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology. For the first time ever, scientists have produced more energy using nuclear fusion than required to initiate the process. However, in reality, how signifi No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 2 / Attending the 2022 ASGSR Conference with Ellie Novak full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52068368 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f38d3d71 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:23:44 -0100 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 345 This year, the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team—a group of students who have the opportunity to send a fully autonomous experiment to the International Space Station under the direction of Tim Swanson and Joy Reist—attended the 2022 ASGSR (American Society for Gravitational and Space Research) Conference in Houston, Texas. Ellie Novak—a two-time ISS Team Member—shares her experiences attending the conference as a high school student. This year, the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team—a group of students who have the opportunity to send a fully autonomous experiment to the International Space Station under the direction of Tim Swanson and Joy Reist—attended the 2022 ASGSR (American Society for No 6 6 Season 2, Episode 1 / The COP27 Explained full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51817901 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdc0ad98 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 01:12:39 -0100 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 586 The 27th annual COP—Conference of the Parties—convened on November 6. At this conference, 197 nations will negotiate responses to the climate crisis. However, have the promises made at previous COPs been fulfilled? Further, how does science inform this political gathering? The 27th annual COP—Conference of the Parties—convened on November 6. At this conference, 197 nations will negotiate responses to the climate crisis. However, have the promises made at previous COPs been fulfilled? Further, how does science inform this po No 5 5 Season 1, Episode 5 / Using Science for Good with Dr. Carmella Whaley full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49924322 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db0cbb65 Tue, 24 May 2022 15:26:05 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 813 Why do we learn science? Further, what is the value of teaching science? In this episode, Grace Kassebaum discusses with Dr. Carmella Whaley—who's been teaching science for decades—the importance of science, and, ultimately, the importance of using our science knowledge for good. Why do we learn science? Further, what is the value of teaching science? In this episode, Grace Kassebaum discusses with Dr. Carmella Whaley—who's been teaching science for decades—the importance of science, and, ultimately, the importance of using our sc No 1 1 Season 1, Episode 4 / Making Sense of the Metaverse with Joe Starkey full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49915863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9256ee87 Tue, 24 May 2022 03:36:43 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 1482 The Metaverse has been gaining popularity as a radical and potentially limitless digital world. However, is the concept of the Metaverse already familiar? Further, what are the implications of this virtual realm? In this episode, Grace Kassebaum explores the answers to these questions—and more—with Minnehaha Academy Assistant Director of Technology, Joe Starkey. The Metaverse has been gaining popularity as a radical and potentially limitless digital world. However, is the concept of the Metaverse already familiar? Further, what are the implications of this virtual realm? In this episode, Grace Kassebaum explores No 1 1 Season 1, Episode 3 / Sending Science to Space with Halle Whitman full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49891201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c2f4e45 Sun, 22 May 2022 00:09:23 +0000 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 479 Grace Kassebaum discusses the experience of partaking in the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team with fellow team member, Halle Whitman. This team designed and built an experiment on chlorella algae to be sent to the International Space Station. Grace Kassebaum discusses the experience of partaking in the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team with fellow team member, Halle Whitman. This team designed and built an experiment on chlorella algae to be sent to the International Space Station. No 1 1 Season 1, Episode 2 / Hot Takes on Hydrogen full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48365681 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d6ef891 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:56:11 -0100 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 500 Grace Kassebaum analyzes the future of hydrogen—the most abundant element in the universe with a slightly infamous past—as a complicated yet auspicious alternative fuel. Grace Kassebaum analyzes the future of hydrogen—the most abundant element in the universe with a slightly infamous past—as a complicated yet auspicious alternative fuel. No 1 1 Season 1, Episode 1 / Today's "Space Race" with Tim Swanson full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47529572 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ae24b72 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:54:51 -0100 M.A. Journalism M.A. Journalism 981 Grace Kassebaum discusses the presence of billionaires in the space industry and the future of extraterrestrial travel with Tim Swanson—science teacher and leader of the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team. Grace Kassebaum discusses the presence of billionaires in the space industry and the future of extraterrestrial travel with Tim Swanson—science teacher and leader of the Minnehaha Academy ISS Team. No