Episodes
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#23 - Catching Empathetic Feels in a Pandemic
In this episode we explore the empathetic connections humans have with other humans. We look at the amazing help rats have been with helping us understand empathy (Ratatouille references were made). Breaking down the way our brains are nuanced enough to experience empathy, listen to this episode…
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#22 - CRISPR's Societal Opportunities
CRISPR!!! All about CRISPR! This episode we discuss genetics, DNA replication, and gene editing. Of course if we are talking about genetics we had to talk about the CRISPR developments, and explain how CRISPR works and why it's so exciting to think about. For a little bit of fun and a 'wow'…
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#21 - Honoring Black Figures in STEM
This episode is inspired behind the idea from the movie 'Hidden Figures.' All throughout history there are important Black figures involved in STEM that are not widely known or taught. These people are important to how our technology developed to where it is now, and this episode honors 3…
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#20 - Artificial Intelligence & Gender Biases
This episode of the 'Thru My Smudged Glasses' Podcast we break down AI and the history and development behind it including interesting early forms of Artificial Intelligence. We explore into its role into developing gender biases, as well as also being a tool to solve gender biases and…
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#19 - Autism Awareness and Neurodiversity
This episode is all about becoming more educated about how we can promote a world with neurodiversity. We discuss why there is an autism spectrum, and what challenges they could face in public school and a workplace because of the way they are structured. Then we talking about the importance of...
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#18 - COVID's Effects on the Brain PART 2!
This is our first part 2 episode! Our first episode ever, was about COVID's Effects on the Brain, and now, a couple months later, I have created a continuation or part 2 to that episode. We talk about the new updates about the observed effects of COVID on the Brain, mental health during the...
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#17 - VOTE
This episode is about everything. And I mean EVERYTHING, that you could need to know as a starting point for this election. The campaigns, the candidates, mail-in voting, USPS, and voter suppression! This episode is a long one, but it's amazingly informative. I'm sure you will enjoy the episode...
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#16 - The World Down Under: Antarctica
This episode we cover a bunch of different scientific discoveries that have been made in Antarctica! It's super cool to learn about the continent that is so different from the rest of the world. The discoveries in Antarctica has actually made a bunch of different impacts on several fields of...
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#15- The Ultimate Power Struggle: The Flu and COVID
This episode is all about sick season in 2020! We talk all about influenza, commonly known as the flu, and vaccines, body symptoms, and contagiousness! Learn all about it and what's going to happen this year with COVID being a prominent viral disease as well! You will learn a lot! Our 'Q from U'...
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#14- The Supreme Court and Women in the Workforce
In honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this episode covers the early parts of her education and career. We then go into the amazing changes she made as a Supreme Court Justice, and we really went in deep into women in the workforce. We cover problems with the pay gap, race, HR, and pregnancy...
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#13 - What's Up with Luck?
The mystical, unlucky number 13. So, of course, in true episode themed fashion, this week's episode is all about luck! We talk about how our brains trying to figure out the world play a lot into the games of chance and luck we have. We also go into depth about how we perceive luck and gratitude…
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#12-NFL vs COVID
Football season...but in a pandemic? This episode we dived into what it could have meant if the NFL season was cancelled like last year's NBA season. If you ever wondered exactly how the NFL brings in the bags, we cover exactly that in the episode. Did you know that 70% of the NFL players are…
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#11-What's Going on in Space
This episode is all about stuff out of this world. When you listen to this episode, you'll finish with being update about new discoveries in space. We talked about detecting aliens, our galaxy dancing, and the possibility of international conflict in space. Check out the really cool 'Q from U'...
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#10 - US Consumer Culture and Fast Fashion
This episode we break down everything about US Consumer Culture in an easy to understand way! We also talk about how fast fashion brands grew to rule their industry and why we should stop shopping from these brands. You can also learn how to make a change by yourself and with your actions. Our 'Q...
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#9-Back to School in a Pandemic: What to Know
The new school system that's being implemented has had a lot of thought and differing opinions put into it, and we explore those in today's episode which is a back to school special! Listen in to learn about the different models of schools, how teachers are having their own say in what's…
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#8-The Potential of the Human Microbiome
The human microbiome is a dynamic, complex, and fascinating group of microorganisms in our bodies. Listen to this episode to learn about what it is, how it affects us, and more about the history behind the microbiome. We also had a 'Q from U' segment with a question from the listener Sree. Follow...
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#7-Are Humans the Next Woolly Rhino?
Scientists have recently connected the extinction of the Ice Age era animal, the Woolly Rhino, to the global warming that occurred in that period of time. Listen to this episode to learn about how this happened to the Woolly Rhino, the difference between what was global warming, and now what is...
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#6-Why Data is so Important
After hearing about Tiktok stealing our data and Facebook selling our data, we start to wonder, why is this data so important to everyone? Join Shreya as she talks about what data is, Big Data, and data privacy. Stream Thru My Smudged Glasses on all podcast platforms. Follow the podcast and leave…
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#5-How Hiroshima continues to Open our Eyes
Since the 75th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs is coming up, on this episode Shreya talks about the atomic bombing and how relevant it still is. In this episode we cover the past, ethical, current, and future aspects of the atomic bombings. Listen to this episode to get more...
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#4-Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledgments
We need Land Acknowledgements. Haven't heard of them? Unfortunately most people haven't. Learn about why Land Acknowledgments are necessary, what they are, and how to incorporate them into your life on this episode of 'Thru My Smudged Glasses.'
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#3-2020's Next Problem: Murder Hornets
2020 has definitely deleted itself, but what about its newest problem! Murder Hornets? Join Shreya as she gives you a quick breakdown about murder hornets, and whether they 'murder you?' You'll find out in this episode. Also, there's a new segment called 'Q from U' so be sure to stay tuned in to...
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#2-Under the Sea...There's a lot of Problems!!!
Sebastian in The Little Mermaid described the sea in his wonderful song, and let's be honest. We all wanted to move there. The truth might not be so happy. With social media rightfully bringing attention to many issues that need to be solved, let this podcast be your opportunity to educate and...
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#1-COVID's Effects on the Brain
Learn about potential effects on the brain that contracting the coronavirus can have. UPDATE: There is now a Part 2 to this episode for you to learn more about this topic! Go check it out!
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A podcast dedicated to STEM, Social Issues, and Positivity! Join high schooler Shreya as she brings you new episodes each week on these topics.
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