The History of Microscopes
On April 13, 1625, Galileo's friend Giovanni Faber, wrote a letter to Prince Federico Angelo Cesi about this fascinating tool that could magnify small items. He referred to it as the "microscope" that...
13 Apr 202016min
Charles Drew and his Blood Mobiles
Even after Dr. Charles Drew's passing, his name lived on. His home was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The United States Postal Service honored him, schools have been named after him, and ...
5 Apr 202012min
REPOST: Chaos Theory
What is most mathematically wonderful about Chaos Theory is the reminder that we can find ordered structures in the chaos that surrounds us. These structures are actually the mathematical tools that w...
30 Mar 202011min
Emmy Noether
Emmy Noether was born on March 23, 1882. In her lifetime, she changed the landscape of algebra and physics. Einstein referred to her as a significant creative mathematical genius! Her mathematics and ...
22 Mar 202013min
Scientist: Have You Heard About the Word?
In 1834 the scientist William Whewell proposed a term that would combine the activities of physicists, chemists, philosophers, philologists, and mathematicians. That word was Scientist! But, there was...
10 Mar 202014min
Leap Year, Caesar's propaganda, and a new calendar
This year, February 28 is not the last day of the month! Happy Leap Year! If you aren't familiar with the origins of Leap Year, have I got a story for you!! I also explain how Leap Year is organized! ...
27 Feb 202014min
Angie Turner King
It's Black History Month! Dr. Angie Turner King left a huge legacy in the world of black academia in STEM. She didn't just forge a path, she built a highway for African Americans in STEM. Her legacy i...
16 Feb 20209min
Shirley Ann Jackson
It's Black History Month! This week, I talk about Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson. She is America's first black, female physicist to earn her doctorate. This month I am honoring the black, noble goddesses in...
9 Feb 202010min
