Season 2
June 30, 2021
Ep. 36 - An Economic Analysis of Covid Lockdown with Dr. Doug Allen
Dr. Doug Allen is an economist at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. He has done an extensive analysis of the research from around the world on the policy of lockdown during the pandemic. His conclusions are startling.
It may seem obvious that...
June 8, 2021
Ep. 35 - A Lesson for World Ocean Week
Back in the summer of 2018, I was kayaking in Johnstone Strait on the north coast of Vancouver Island. Being passionate about education and the oceans, I took the chance to teach my fellow kayakers about the plight of the oceans.
I edited it and...
May 24, 2021
Ep. 34 - Calculating the Power of the Sun
One of my goals for this podcast is to give teachers some material that they can use in their classroom. This episode will teach you how to run an experiment where your students can calculate the power of the Sun. It's a simple procedure but with huge...
March 9, 2021
Ep. 33 - International Women's Day with Britt Buirs
This is a recording I did in the spring of 2020. I chose to replay it because Britt Buirs is one of my favourite scientists who deserves a spotlight on International Women's Day. Reality is she deserves the spotlight any day: a former student of mine,...
Feb. 23, 2021
Ep.32 - An Experiment with Music and Learning
In this episode, I attempt to demonstrate the relationship between music and learning by teaching a lesson while switching up the background music. The challenge for the listener is to determine the effect these music styles had on your ability to...
Feb. 16, 2021
Ep. 31 - All About Mars
This is a jam-packed episode, all about Mars! So you better be ready with a notepad or just enjoy listening. I hit a lot of stuff here!
If you are a student who studies astronomy, maybe a person who just enjoys learning about space OR A TEACHER...
Feb. 9, 2021
Ep. 30 - Need Help Teaching About the Moon?
One of my goals of this podcast is that it can be used by teachers as a resource. By learning here, you can go into your classroom and teach something new and fascinating.
In this episode, I chose to explain several things about the Moon. By...
Jan. 24, 2021
Ep. 29 - Can Science and Religion Co-exist? A Conversation with Mark Clark
This conversation, I believe, is essential among academics. The reason is because when it comes to science, if we really think about it, to believe that the universe sprang by chance, solely through the laws of physics, is actually a faith-based...
Jan. 19, 2021
Hydrocarbon to Carbohydrate: Tim's Analysis
I wanted to follow up with my last episode with Professor Orlando Rojas of the BioProducts Institute at UBC. Although his work is cutting edge and sincerely driven by the desire to switch off of fossil fuels for the sake of our planet, I was a little...
Jan. 14, 2021
Hydrocarbons to Carbohydrates: The Big Switch
In this episode, I interview Professor Orlando Rojas of UBC's BioProducts Institute. This is a facility researching the many ways biomass, particularly cellulose from tress, can become not only the next great energy source, but also fabrics, filters...
Jan. 9, 2021
The Great Filter
Why haven't we heard from other intelligent civilizations across the cosmos? Is it just too big? Separated by distances too great? Or is something greater that bears some thought? The Great Filter.
This would be a barrier that perhaps all...
Jan. 5, 2021
Happy Perihelion Day!
Each year in January, the Earth makes it's closest approach to the Sun. But that seems odd because it happens in the coldest and dreariest month of the year!
So this episode will give an explanation of this unusual aspect of Earth's orbit....
Jan. 4, 2021
Science360 for 2021
I'm publishing a short clip here just as a promo for this podcast for 2021.
This podcast will be great for teachers. It can be a way to learn new things about space or the environment and lots of other topics...BUT...it can also be something that...
Dec. 28, 2020
A Quote Made In Voyage
As we approach the end of 2020, I've been reflecting on my podcast Science360. I have some fun plans for the coming year that include a number of "shorts" and some great interviews lined up. I'll be covering topics like cosmology and the stars,...
Nov. 15, 2020
Astro Students Podcast Part 3
This episode is the final in a three part series where I had my students record an audio of some aspect of the universe. This is after we have learned a lot of different things about space and this was their chance to be the "teacher".
This...
Nov. 12, 2020
Patrick Trails - keeping the culture in agriculture
Patrick is an incredibly intelligent agriculturist working in Chiang Mai Thailand with an organization called Echo. He works with local farmers to assist them with modern farming techniques, training on sustainable practices and introduces viable...
Nov. 4, 2020
Astro Students Podcast Part 2
In this the second of a three part series, I asked my astronomy students to record a two minute explanation of some aspect of space. In this episode, the theme is stars.
This is a group of grade 11 and 12 students who are getting their senior...
Nov. 1, 2020
Astro Students Podcast Part 1
As a teacher, we are always looking for ways for our students to express their knowledge. I have always felt that the best way to firm up in your mind the things that you have learned, is to talk about it and better yet, teach it!
So I asked my...
Oct. 18, 2020
Ross Reid and the Poetic Beauty of Science
I first came across Ross Reid on Instagram and his account @NerdyAboutNature. I loved learning about the trees and the natural ecosystems from a funny, kind of quirky guy who just seemed to know so much!
I invited him on my podcast and I'm so glad...
Sept. 21, 2020
Lilly Woodbury - Effecting Environmental Change with a Positive Message
Lilly is one of a growing number of people I've come to know and respect who now reside on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Lilly combines an incredible knowledge of environmental issues with formal education, a passionate desire to effect change,...