Episodes
July 1, 2024
Ep. 98 - The Best of Season 5: Highlights from Science 360
That's a wrap for season 5 on Science 360. I'm sharing with you today some highlights from 7 of the 19 episodes of the season. Of course, there could have been many more, but I had to consider time limitations. Plus, this forces you to click on these...
June 24, 2024
Ep. 97 - Discovering Pluto and Beyond: Insights from the Lowell Observatory with Todd Gonzales
Hello, and welcome to another episode of "Science 360" the podcast where we explore the wonders of the universe, all aspects of science (360 degrees...full circle...get it?) and the brilliant minds that bring them to light.
I'm your host, Tim...
June 17, 2024
Ep. 96 - Exploring Ocean Microbes: Dr. Julia Huggins On the Climate Effects of Warming, Acidification and Deoxygenation of the Oceans
Dr. Julia Huggins Part 2
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Julia Huggins to dive into the world of ocean microbes and their critical role in our planet's health. Dr. Huggins shares her research on how ocean warming, acidification, and...
June 10, 2024
Ep. 95 - Exploring Forest Microbes: Dr. Julia Huggins on Nature's Hidden Networks and Educational Insights
This is part 1 of a 2-part series with Dr. Julia Huggins. In this episode, I sit down with Julia, a recent PhD graduate in biogeochemistry, to explore the fascinating world of forest microbes. Julia explains how these microscopic organisms create...
June 3, 2024
Ep. 94 - Women In Science with Dr. Helene Hill
Dr. Helene Hill was a research scientist who did excellent work. What was working against her though was that she was doing her work at a time when men dominated the field and discriminated against women.
Now at the age of 95 and working on writing...
May 29, 2024
Ep. 93 - Roots So Deep with Peter Byck
Welcome to today’s episode, where we have an extraordinary guest, Peter Byck, the director of the upcoming documentary "Roots So Deep." Peter’s journey from Kentucky to California, where he attended Cal Arts for film school and spent over 15 years in...
May 27, 2024
Ep. 93 - Roots So Deep with Peter Byck
Welcome to today’s episode, where we have an extraordinary guest, Peter Byck, the director of the upcoming documentary "Roots So Deep." Peter’s journey from Kentucky to California, where he attended Cal Arts for film school and spent over 15 years in...
March 4, 2024
Ep. 92 - My Take on Wellness, AI and Electric Cars
Recently, I've been approached by colleagues about various issues they've found or heard about. I appreciate that they come to me to see what I think. This is what a collegial workplace should look like.
One came and brought up the topic of wellness...
Feb. 5, 2024
Ep. 91 - Teaching Sheryl a Few Things About the Moon
My greatest desire for this podcast is to show you, the teacher, how teaching can be. In its purest sense and in the light of First People's Principles of Learning, there is generally one in the room who is about to lead a discussion on a particular...
Jan. 22, 2024
Ep. 90 - Talking Teaching with my Wife, Sheryl!
Here are two new twists...firstly, I'm the one getting interviewed on this episode, and secondly, it's my wife asking the questions!
Yes, I invited Sheryl to turn the mic on me after I was inspired to do so when my guest from episode 88 said she was...
Jan. 15, 2024
Ep. 89 - Looking into the Teacher's Mirror with Dr. Ross Laird
What if teaching was less about tradition and more about breaking the rules? What if teaching put less emphasis on predetermined learning outcomes and standardized tests and more emphasis on discovery and inquiry?
What you would have would be an...
Jan. 9, 2024
Ep. 88 - The Nature of Things with Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki
What an exhilarating experience hosting Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki, the host of The Nature of Things, the world's longest-running science show for over 60 years!
A cornerstone in science communication, it's now entering a new era on the CBC Gem app,...
Dec. 16, 2023
Ep. 87 - Whale Tales: Unveiling Orca Family Mysteries Through Genetic Analysis with Dr. Isabella Reeves
Dive deep into the oceanic realms as Science 360 brings you this riveting episode. Join me, Tim Stephenson in an engaging conversation with Dr. Isabella Reeves, a pioneering researcher delving into the genetic fabric of orcas.
Discover how her...
Nov. 27, 2023
Ep. 86 - The Circular Economy with Jo-Anne St Godard
Jo-Anne St. Godard has had a circular economy mindset for decades. A simple Google search and you will see that Jo-Anne has been advocating for an economy that relies less on extraction and new goods from raw materials, and moreso on repurposing...
Nov. 8, 2023
Ep. 85 - The Mindful Universe with Dr. Marcelo Gleiser
This is a wide-ranging conversation covering topics such as Newtonian physics, the Copernican revolution, life in space, genetics, the interconnectedness of life and teaching. It kept coming back to teaching and the type of education we should be...
Oct. 18, 2023
Ep. 84 - The Self-Made Linguist, My Student...Peter
When my student, Peter, approached me about being a guest on my podcast, I wondered what we would talk about. However, I'm glad we recorded because what we have here is golden. Yes, a lesson in language, but more than that, a lesson in grit, passion,...
Sept. 4, 2023
Ep. 83 - Seaforestation and Ocean Conservation with Scott Bohachyk
Scott is committed to advancing nature-based solutions that benefit people and the planet.
His current work and experience has resulted in an inspiring and dynamic network that seeks solutions to the complex environmental challenges of our times....
Aug. 21, 2023
Ep. 82 - Loosening the Reigns on Teaching with Dr. Tim Dasey
Dr. Tim Dasey knows how to push educational buttons, and let me be clear, this is a good thing!
I found this out as I recorded this episode and listened to Tim’s theories on how schools need to evolve. These theories come from a 30 year career in AI...
Aug. 14, 2023
Ep. 81 - Earthday.org with Bryce Coon and Emily Walker
Bryce Coon and Emily Walker head up the education team at http://earthday.org/ which firmly believes that every learner in every school worldwide should receive fully integrated, assessed climate and environmental education with a strong civic...
Aug. 5, 2023
Ep. 80 - Einstein: The Man and His Mind with Dr. Gary Berger, MD
This episode is becoming one of my favourite recordings. I think the reason is because, through this discussion with Dr. Berger, I feel like I've gotten to know Albert Einstein like I never have before. Or maybe it's because as a result of my new...
Aug. 1, 2023
Ep. 79 - GAIN without Pain for Teaching Professionals with Dr. Greg Hammer, MD
Greg Hammer, MD, is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine.
As a pediatric anesthesiologist and an intensive care physician he cares for children and their families during very stressful times.
Burnout is on the rise. This is a...
June 26, 2023
Ep. 78 - Stargazing Using Binoculars with Bill Burnyeat
This is the thrid time I've had Bill on the podcast and this episode is very practical becasue it will get you outside at night time to find some cool things in the sky. Here is a list of some of the items we talk about:
- Magnification: amount of...
May 1, 2023
Ep. 77 - Talking With Students on Earth Day
We held an Environmental Conference at my school on Earth Day this year. This was a conference totally organized by the students, which I attended.
Unbeknownst to me, while they were organizing this conference via video chats every Friday after...
Feb. 19, 2023
Ep. 76 - Mentoring Nature Connections with Lauren MacLean
Lauren MacLean lives in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, with her two young toddlers and an energetic puppy. She is a full time elementary school teacher where she takes her learners outdoors to explore, learn, and play each and every day.
She...