The STEMPunX Podcast

After quite a hiatus, Joe is back with a lot of info about Steelhead and their amazing lifecycle. Also, due to his diligence, he hooks and lands a nice fish on camera for you.See how STEM is integral to one of America's great outdoor pastimes.The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available at Stempunx.com

It's HONEY HARVEST TIME! But this time it's High Tech.  Joe uses the FLOW hive system and explains its use.  Joe and STEMBoT also cover some bee anatomy. This short episode will give you just the right "taste" of an easier and STEM advantaged approach to bees and beekeeping. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore:More information about FLOW hive at: https://www.honeyflow.comAnatomy of the honeybee info here.A quick-start guide to honey bee antenna. Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Music composed and performed by:Kit Garouttehttp://kitgaroutte.com SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing: Joe and Michael.Videography & audio recording: Joe Garoutte See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com  

Co-producer Michael Friend interviews a special guest in Portugal!  Science is everywhere, and somehow hearing this interview makes it plain. As we face global issues like climate change and CoVid-19 we all need to appreciate that we're in it together. Mentioned in the episode:Centro Ciência Viva de Tavirahttps://www.circuitoscienciaviva.pt/cvcenters   ALSO:  Since we discussed climate change in this episode we were asked by one of our screeners for more information on what to do.Please look at our other episodes for ways we can help our planet.  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:The outro music for this episode is by Amanda Palmer.  She was the inspiration for choosing to offer our podcast for free and let listeners decide if they want to support us on Patreon.  Thank you AFP!  We love what you are doing.  Get more info, and support her if you can, here: https://www.patreon.com/amandapalmer#amandapalmer  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

In the midst of one of the toughest times we may ever face, are there lessons to learn?  Of course there are, if we choose to see them.  Joe and STEMBoT navigate a switch in topics for this podcast and share some very pertinent information that everyone can use. Mentioned in the episode:Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends lifehttps://apple.news/AE5raICV-TmKeraFR5WSJJAExploiting wildlife poses risks to human health.https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/489299-coronavirus-shows-exploiting-wildlife-poses-risks-to-human-health?utm_term=Wildlife&emci=40181372-d36e-ea11-a94c-00155d03b1e8&emdi=9bc4ef24-816f-ea11-a94c-00155d03b1e8&ceid=1905020Snopes on swans and dolphins in Venicehttps://www.snopes.com/fact-check/dolphins-swans-italy-lockdown/ Blue Skies Over Beijinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9654d4dwVmwCopernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Servicehttps://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/flawed-estimates-effects-lockdown-measures-air-quality-satellite-observations NASA Ozone informationhttps://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/facts/SH.htmlSouthern Skies Benefit from a Rare Climate-Diplomacy Success (International Ozone Treaty)https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-25/how-scientists-say-diplomacy-has-helped-close-the-ozone-hole?srnd=premium1987 Montreal Protocolhttps://www.state.gov/key-topics-office-of-environmental-quality-and-transboundary-issues/the-montreal-protocol-on-substances-that-deplete-the-ozone-layer/ Fake Bill Gates letterhttps://artofquotation.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/bill-gates-the-corona-covid-19-virus-is-sent-to-remind-us-of-the-important-lessons-that-we-seem-to-have-forgotten-and-it-is-up-to-us-if-we-will-learn-them-or-not/ BONUS INFOI was going to discuss wildlife more, and the need to return balance to our natural habitat and food chain, but the episode was long as it was.  So here is a quick treat for you.  :-) Washington has all its carnivores back with return of this furry predatorhttps://apple.news/At7_QEDeNTYeRbPmcceTvlA ALSO:  Since we discussed climate change in this episode we were asked by one of our screeners for more information on what to do.Please look at our other episodes for ways we can help our planet.  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:The intro and outro music from this episode was written and performed by Rachel Moore-Beitler.  You can check out her many other tunes at:https://soundcloud.com/unapologeticallyThe background music was written and performed by Dany Burns.  You can check out the MANY albums this young and talented artist has created at:https://technocinema.bandcamp.com  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

BONUS LENGTH EPISODE...!!!   Joe and Michael interview Oliver and Jim Yue about LEGO robotics and learn that the FIRST LEGO robotics program is about SO much more than just building a cool robot.  The info was so good we couldn't cut it down any further.  Enjoy the world of LEGO robotics clubs and competition and the amazing values it teaches our youth.Show Notes:FIRST is the company behind the LEGO leagues. - The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.More info here. Oregon State Championship tournaments are scheduled for January 18th and 19th, 2020 at Liberty High School in Hillsboro - info here: https://ortop.org/fll/fll-team-resources/fll-tournaments/.  RESULTS for Columbia Gorge competitions in December 2019:Overall 1st Place Champions: RoBobs from Hood River; The Snackateers from Wildwood Academy.Overall 2nd Place Champions: Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun! from Wy’east Middle; Gear Spinners from Goldendale Middle School.These additional top teams advanced to the state tournament: 256 Block Limit from Hood River Middle; City Sisters from Wy’east Middle; Wizards of Laser Forks from Hood River Middle; Fire Breathing Ducks from Wasco County 4-H; Finer Things Club and Sunshine Shapers from Klickitat School; Astro Boys from Wy’east Middle; MACS Robotics Team!MACS Robotics from the Gorge is also going to state!Additional top awards for outstanding performance:Core Values Award: City Sisters from Wy’east Middle; Sunshine Shapers from Klickitat School.Project Award: Wizards of Laser Forks from Hood River Middle; Fire Breathing Ducks from Wasco County 4-H.Robot Design Award: 256 Block Limit from Hood River Middle; The A-Team from Klickitat School.Robot Performance Award: S256 Block Limit from Hood River Middle; Astro Boys from Wy’east Middle.Rising Star Award: Robotic Rats from Trout Lake School; Cookie Monsters from Wasco County 4-H.Mentioned in the episode:ROBOT TURTLES - The very fun coding "game" for preschool children to enjoy coding without knowing that's what it is. And by the way, our 4th graders still like it.See their website here.    Also, I think its creator, Dan Sapiro deserves a shout out because he's cool and doing things for the right reasons. He also crowdfunded a really cool laser called GlowForge. We have one, it's fantastic.  :-) Portmanteau:  a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others, for example motel (from ‘motor’ and ‘hotel’) or brunch (from ‘breakfast’ and ‘lunch’): podcast is a portmanteau, a made-up word coined from a combination of the words iPod and broadcast. Coopertition®  is a portmanteau used by the FIRST company.  Coopertition® produces innovation. At FIRST, Coopertition is displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition. Coopertition is founded on the concept and a philosophy that teams can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete.Coopertition involves learning from teammates. It is teaching teammates. It is learning from Mentors. And it is managing and being managed. Coopertition means competing always, but assisting and enabling others when you can. Gorge Tech Alliance- GTA - crgta.org. The Gorge Tech Alliance connects, supports and develops the tech community of the Columbia River Gorge.Wildwood Academy - wildwood-academy.orgSwift programming language: SWIFT. Ready Player One:  Good movie viewing, and a portion of the living concept upon which our guest, Oliver, and his team, likened their project to. READY PLAYER ONE Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Duncan Krummel. You owe it to yourself to listen to him play, and his compositions played by others.Check out his accomplishments and compositions at duncankrummel.com. SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

Should we expect Cursive to be taught in school?  Is there a benefit?  Is it wasted time since we use technology so much?  Joe and STEMBoT share some data so you can form your own decision. Links to explore: Why we should Stop Teaching Handwriting.Cursive is making a comeback.Top 10 Reasons to Learn Cursive.Cursive is Dumb.Why cursive handwriting needs to make a school comeback.Why Don't the Common-Core Standards Include Cursive Writing?Common Core Reinforced Not Teaching Cursive.What is the 4th Grade Slump?What Is Automaticity? The picture for this episode thumbnail courtesy of: https://www.k5learning.com/cursive-writing-worksheets Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Danny Burns.Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.  See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

 Host Joe Garoutte visits with The STEMPunX Mad Scientist Bill Weiler about the not so mad topic of trees. Understanding the circle of life in old growth forests, and even how a forest fire can be beneficial, is just part of what the two discuss.  We even get to hear Bill sing! Links to explore:The Overstory by Richard Powers at Powell's Books : https://www.powells.com/book/-9780393356687Bill Weiler's Blog: William Weiler Stewardship ~ Large Living TreesFishers return to the North CascadesOld growth forests sequester CO2 at a much higher level than previously thought.What Is Biodiversity Loss and Why Is It a Problem?What is an Ent? The picture for this episode thumbnail courtesy of: https://freebigpictures.com Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Danny Burns.Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. Special thanks to our Mad Scientist, Bill Weiler. See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

Wowzers! Join host Joe Garoutte in learning about SketchUp, the Google 3D software used by designer Douglas Hawksworth to build a set for "Noises Off". Joe and Douglas visit on the set for the upcoming show produced by Big Britches Productions.  See how dreams turn to reality through 3D design and then some precise cutting on the saws. The video version of this episode, which includes a LOT of visual information, is available HERE. Links to explore:Design your own anything with Google SketchUp here.Go see the set in action.  Get tickets for "Noises Off" at the Big Britches Productions Website. Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Danny Burns.Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. Special thanks to guest Douglas Hawksworth. See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com 

In this episode our Denver correspondent Thom Harrop, a professor at Red Rocks Community College near Denver, Colorado, sat down with students Bruno, Tyler, and Dallas, three creative STEM students, at the Red Rocks Community College IDEA Lab.  They talk about space projects, cool theatre tech, STEM competitions, camaraderie, and how all of that thrives at a community college.  Listen in and hear how your ideas could flourish too!  There's room for everyone in STEM!Links to explore:Red Rocks Community College IDEA InstituteWhat's the difference between Arduino and Raspberry Pi?  Find out here.What is a Sounding Rocket?Community College of AuroraArapahoe Community College Engineering program Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written and performed by Danny Burns.Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.Correspondent for this episode: Thom HarropSee all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com

Delve into the deep mystery that Joe encountered one dark and stormy evening....   Okay, not quite that dramatic, but he did encounter something alive and glowing.  Listen in as he and STEMBoT discuss Bioluminescence, and some intriguing STEM applications for it.  There's also some new bionics research that crawls its way into this episode as well. Links to explore:  How bioluminescence works.Whit is Luciferin?What is biohybrid?Bright ideas for bioluminescent tech.Fun bioluminescent reading.MIT Researcher Dr. Ritu Raman  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode written by Danny Burns, from his commissioned soundtracks for the two plays "MacBeth", and "Art".Check out his list of albums on Bandcamp.  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com

This week's episode is a fan request!  Theresa B. discovered through an online post that something she thought was beneficial wasn't. She wanted more. We responded!Dive in with Joe and STEMBoT to see if you actually know the things you think you know.  Are you really warmer sleeping naked? Should you really buy a cotton bag to avoid plastic while shopping? Should you put something on your pasta to keep it from sticking?  Is having breakfast every day a good thing? While bouncing from topic to topic you'll find out a few things and have a good time in the process.  Enjoy! Links to explore:Why kids shouldn't skip breakfast.The benefits of skipping breakfast.You loose 70% of your body heat from your head.  Or do you....?You should still wear a hat if you're cold.Sleep NAKED!  Wait... Should you?No really, I'm warmer in the nude!It's healthier to sleep naked.  For many... reasons...  There're bugs in my what??!?Coffee with extra protein.Why you're allergic to pre-ground coffee.Teach me about plastic bag replacements.  I want to know.The environmental impact of your cotton clothes... BONUS: 51 fun facts.  For fun! (Spoiler alert: some are covered above.)  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode is from the Free Music ArchiveArtist: Scott Holmes  Track name: HotshotArtist: Blue dot sessions   Track Names: Gambrel, Kirkus Interlude, Lunette Interlude, Palladian SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.See all the STEMunX fun at STEMPunX.com

Are we running out of helium?  Do we care? Joe and STEMBoT dive into how we use Helium, how it is made, and why it is important.  This is a science heavy episode specially made for the STEMPunX who love the technical stuff.  This short format episode is of bonus length because there is so much to unpack.  Look to the links below for further information.  Happy listening!  Links to explore:The discovery of Helium.How is helium made?  What is Helium-3?What is Helium-4?The history of, and more information about, Kelvin.Helium is used for Superconductors, Quantum Computing, X-Ray crystallography, and more.SuperfluidityAn old article about Running out of helium that provides some good info.A more recent article about running out of Helium.June 9, 2019 article about the current helium shortage.Maybe we're not running out of helium.  This article offers its view plus some history of Helium production and pricing.An article from 2015 about pricing shifts in Helium, and other tidbits. Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music from this episode is from the Free Music ArchiveArtist: Lobo Loco   Track Names: Old Ralley , Childhood Time, Speedy Delta SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Please share this podcast to help us continue our goal of bringing STEM education to everyone.Send us your feedback at: [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. 

You are in for a treat!  This week's podcast was produced on video!  Our goal is to generate enough support to create videos on a regular basis.  Click on over and check it out.  THEN let us know what you think.  https://www.stempunx.com/episodes This week we interview Suzi Conklin, chef and cooking instructor, about what's going on in your mixing bowl when you make pancakes.  We also go in depth about the Impossible Burger, the latest craze in food, and one of the best hopes from the food industry of quelling climate change. Join us for a trip to Hood River's own Twin Peaks Drive-in to taste what all the non-meat burger fuss is about. A special happy birthday to two of our Patrons; Murray Sampson and Sandy Beichler!We hope you have the happiest of birthdays.We are so grateful that you are both a part of the STEMPunX family. Show Links:Leaveners - http://www.craftybaking.com/how-baking-works/leavenersBinders - http://www.myrealfoodlife.com/part-2-how-to-substitute-eggs-and-binding-agents/Impossible Foods Article - https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/19/impossible-foods-burger-sausage-empire/?guccounter=2 NOTE: Recently the restaurants in the Hood River are were out of stock on the incredibly popular Impossible Burger.  One location incorrectly stated that due to Burger King's acquisition of the Impossible Burger they can no longer receive any.  Impossible Foods has made it a priority to look out for the little guy as it continues to grow.  Here is a link to a letter the STEMPunX received when asking about the temporary shortage of supply.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/hrjphra4dovyzoh/Letter%20from%20Impossible%20Foods.pdf?dl=0   Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Most songs written and performed by Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.htmlAdditional Music:Blind Love Dub by Jeris (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.Free Music & Free Beer by Alex (c) 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license."The Vendetta" by Stefan Kartenberg 2018 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)"Found Smoke" by Pitx 2014 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) Additional Video Footage:Impossible Foods made plenty of needed footage available.  A big thank you to IF!City traffic at night: https://vimeo.com/66867746Launching of Rocket: https://www.pexels.com/video/launching-of-rocket-854261/Traffic Jam and slow motion water drop videos: Videezy.com  SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com AND:Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  We are so grateful for you all. Click over to the video and then let us know what you think.  [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/  Bingen, WA 

Hello, STEMPunX!  Thom Harrop is back with tips on how to take better photos with your phone and just what the heck all those setting on the fancy cameras are all about.  We also learn a little about a special video format called S-LOG.  We'll be using that for our next video episode.  This is short, packed with info, and features our camera corespondent. What's not to love?The short format is first this month because we are already elbows deep in the ingredients for "The Science of Cooking" video coming out on the 20th.  Show Notes:ISO: A setting to determine how sensitive the camera is to light.  A higher number makes it more sensitive but can produce noise artifacts.Shutter Speed: Interprets motion in the frame. Slow shutter speed allows the motion to blur.Aperture: Determines what is in focus in front of and behind your subject.  A lower number blurs things around your subject and a high number gets more of the image in focus.Slog2 and Slog3: Contrast curves that allow a wide range of data to be captured, but require adjustments to the image in post production.Phone photography tips:Stabilize your phoneUse a selfie stick, preferably with a small tripod attached AND Bluetooth.Add a good lens that clips to your phone, for wide and macro shots especially. Don't go to cheap though. Aprox. cost $40 per set. Thom Harrop's Website: Learn by Doing — Photographyhttps://www.lbdphoto.com  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination. Coddiwomple Creative makes art and just about anything they're inspired to create from a place of joy.  Check out their newest items at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Thank you to all of our Patreon STEMPunX.  You make such a difference.  Please email us and let us know if there is a topic you're interested in.  [email protected] CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/  Bingen, WA 

Black Hole picture Whaaaaat?  Find out when a picture is not a picture.  Joe interviews former NASA photographer, photography instructor, and all around good guy Thom Harrop.  They discuss as much as they can during this short format podcast.NOTE: next month’s podcasts will be switched.  The short podcast will be first, and the second, on the 20th, we are going to try and keep to 20 minutes.  It’s about the science of cooking so, like all good recipes, it will just take the time that it needs to be tasty…Show Notes:How Do You Take a Picture of a Black Hole? With a Telescope as Big as the Earthhttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/magazine/how-do-you-take-a-picture-of-a-black-hole-with-a-telescope-as-big-as-the-earth.html?action=click&contentCollection=Science&region=Footer&module=WhatsNext&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&moduleDetail=undefined&pgtype=Multimedia How much does light weigh?https://science.howstuffworks.com/light-weigh.htm Shep Doeleman Presents the EHT at "Exploring Infinity" (April 2018)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EICSZBrD4hY Thom's Website: Learn by Doing — Photographyhttps://www.lbdphoto.com  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Kit Garoutte- http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html SponsorsCoddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey towards a vague destination.  You are in the right galaxy to take advantage of 10% off a custom piece created by the Coddiwomple team.  Email them from their website at: http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Thank you to our growing Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!   And thank you Murray Sampson, for joining the group.  All of you make such a difference.  Please take a minute and tell a friend.  Heck, tell two. Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.  We have video bonuses coming in the future and your help is appreciated.  *so exciting!* CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/  

Scared of Math? there's an app for that. STEMBoT takes on a new voice. Joe and Michael discuss math and basketball, how kids are reaping the benefits of math as it's used in coding, how we use math every day and don't realize it, and more.We use new Software for this one!  We are excited to be using Davinci Resolve.   Show Links:Coding website for kids: https://code.orgOcean tides and trigonometry.  Who knew? (mathematicians, that's who)   https://www.dummies.com/education/math/trigonometry/measure-tidal-change-using-a-trigonometry-graph/Mosque in Córdoba and how math was involved.   http://islamic-arts.org/2011/the-great-mosque-of-cordoba-geometric-analysis/   http://muslimheritage.com/article/new-discoveries-in-islamic-complex#_Toc23758836810 free Math Apps for kids: https://teach.com/blog/10-free-math-apps-for-students-that-teachers-swear-by/Photo math app that Joe used: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photomath/id919087726?mt=8Pythagorean theorem: http://mathforum.org/dr.math/faq/faq.pythagorean.htmlAlgorithms (This is a very informational video):  https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/algorithms/intro-to-algorithms/v/what-are-algorithms Free throw study: http://theconversation.com/the-math-behind-the-perfect-free-throw-91727What Hertz? https://www.britannica.com/science/hertz  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:All music for this episode courtesy of Kit Garouttehttp://kitgaroutte.com/music.html   Sponsors  Coddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination.  They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses.  Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!   Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic!  Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend.  Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.  We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...    CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte. CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham Editing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Recording Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/ 

Third in our short-format podcasts, Joe visits with STEMPunX intern Beck about her upcoming surgery using the da Vinci System.  This robotic apparatus "features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and tiny wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand."  Is an autonomous robot next?  Will surgeons even be necessary? STEMBoT allude to the possibility. Show Links:The da Vinci System represents the latest in surgical and robotics technologies.What is AI? Ten things you need to know about the future of artificial intelligence.Moshe Vardi of Rice University says most jobs will be done by robots within 30 years.Nick Bostrom book: “Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies”6 months with Florence. Not Mentioned but very cool:TUG autonomous healthcare robotsAI in Healthcare 12 ways artificial intelligence will impact healthcareWhat is AI? Everything you need to know about Artificial Intelligence  Join the STEMPunX team for as little as a dollar a month. Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Kit Garoutte- "Search for Bob" http://kitgaroutte.com/music.html   Sponsors  Coddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination.  They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses.  Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!   Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic!  Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend.  Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.  We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...    CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte. CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham Editing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Recording Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/ 

We all have barriers in communication sometimes.  How do we stay civil when talking about passionate topics with someone who opposes our view?  Should we bother?  How do we navigate the challenge?  Joe and coproducer E. Michael Friend visit with Physical Therapist Tommy Fliss who has unique barriers when talking to patients. What will you do now? Listen and decide for yourself. Shownote links:Lady Gaga interview on Jimmy Kimmel LiveMartin Luther King Letter from the Birmingham JailAlbert Einstein Institute 198 Methods of Nonviolent Action Patton Oswald takes a moment to investigate why his social media attacker was so angry. The result is a total change of heart.Cornell University Study: I'm Sad You're Sad  National Academy of Sciences Facebook Study “People want their own facts that are suited to their opinions rather than shaping their opinions around facts,” - President Barack Obama speaking at the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance Summit Schoolchildren protest - Non-violent protest is justified sometimes, when you want to get the message out and get something accomplished.Sarah Silverman response to social media attacker.  It's always a good choice to see the other person for who they are before lashing out.Bonus link:Anger can be contagious, stop the spread... Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music:Al Di MeloaGary Ogan - https://www.garyogan.comJesse Spillane Sponsors  Coddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination.  They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses.  Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!   Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic!  Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend.  Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.  We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...  Sharing is caring...  Okay, we're finished now.   ShoutoutColumbia Insight - Columbia Insight inspires, educates, and encourages dialogue about environmental and conservation issues affecting the Columbia River Basin. Their 501c3 organization provides original, in-depth journalism that seeks out the untold stories of the region, while engaging the public through outreach and multimedia.    CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte. CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham Editing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Recording Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/

In this second of our new short format podcasts that go up on the 20th of the month, Joe talks with steamboat about the Snowpocalypse that occurred in the first half of February 2019.  We may hate shoveling snow, or paying to be dug out of the snow, but the planet really needs the winter snow storms.  Listen for approximately 7 minutes and you'll hear all about it. Show Links:Groundwater recharge https://www.watercalculator.org/water-use/importance-mountain-snowpack-water/ https://ktla.com/2019/02/14/sierra-snowpack-balloons-to-136-of-normal-amid-series-of-storms/  With pictures.https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/top-10-ways-can-stop-climate-change/ 9 out of 10 Drs agree about climate change. (No, this isn't a link, nor is it from a study.  WE just thought it was funny...) Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunxThe Drone video mentioned in this episode can be found on our Patreon page. Music:Joe Garoutte(It's amazing what one can do with GarageBand.)  Sponsors  Coddiwomple Creative-  A coddiwomple is a purposeful journey to a vague destination.  They are motivated to create art and practical pieces that delight the senses.  Set them loose and see where your journey with Coddiwomple Creative ends up. http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!   Having you as STEMPunX is FANtastic!  Don't forget to take a minute and tell a friend.  Every dollar goes straight into making more episodes.  We love to make 'em as much as you love to hear 'em. Share share share...  Nooo.... not Sonny and Cher.... SHARE.  ;-D  Columbia Insight - Columbia Insight inspires, educates, and encourages dialogue about environmental and conservation issues affecting the Columbia River Basin. Their 501c3 organization provides original, in-depth journalism that seeks out the untold stories of the region, while engaging the public through outreach and multimedia.    CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte. CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John Hardham Editing by Joe and Michael. Auxiliary Recording Studio Space by arrangement with: Sasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude *  https://sasquatchnw.net/audio/ 

STEAM or STEM?  Which acronym should be used?  Well, it depends on how the classes are being taught. In this episode Joe invites two artists, one of whom is also an english teacher, to discuss the merits of adding ART to STEM to make it STEAM.  There are compelling reasons to do so.  Click play to hear for yourself. Show Links:Huffington post ArticleJudith Burton, Robert Horowitz, and Hal Abeles Study, 1999IAA, Burlington VermontFibonacci SequenceVitruvian Man and sacred geometryDrawing the body by proportionsThe law of vibrations Gain access to bonus material and STEMPunX perks on our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/STEMPunx Music from:Free Music Archivehttp://freemusicarchive.orgArtists: Jesse Spillane, Mid-Air Machine SponsorsSasquatch? Recording - modern audio production * vintage attitude * Portland, OR – Bingen WA Coddiwomple Creative-  Dazzling the senses with an artisan's eye to create fine art, fun items, and sometimes functional pieces with a bit of whimsy.  Have a look at the variety at http://www.coddiwomplecreative.com Our Patreon tribe of STEMPunX!  Many thanks to our loyal fans.  We would be hard pressed to do it without you.  Noooo, not hard-pressed cider...  But we'll share some if you're in town!  Thank you all so much. Big Britches Productions - Big Britches is a community theater production company based in the Columbia Gorge. They strive to produce high quality, entertaining shows that benefit their audiences, artists and local businesses.     CreditsThe STEMPunX Podcast is hosted and produced by Joe Garoutte.CoProducers: E. Michael Friend and John HardhamEditing by Joe and Michael.