The Science Museums resident comedy team sit down and chat with some interesting folk to discuss the Science Museum and the wondrous objects it houses. Fun facts and enlightening tales from behind the scenes are promised.
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The official podcast of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, featuring interviews with the people in and behind exhibits at the Western Hemisphere's largest science museum. Visit the Museum's website at www.msichicago.org.
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Punk Science Science Museum Podcast Episode 1
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Join The Science Museums Resident Comedy Team in conversation with staff from the Science Museum. A fun look at what it is like to work at the home of human ingenuity.A behind the scenes chat where we discuss our iconic objects and some of the great stories behind them. We discuss some of the amazing rumours about our collection and share many laug…
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Author Seth Mnookin discusses his book "The Panic Virus," vaccine safety and the media's responsibility in relaying scientific news. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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#013: Month at the Museum: Kate McGroarty
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Kate McGroarty, who as MSI's first roommate recently spent 30 days living 24/7 at the Museum as the winner of "Month at the Museum." Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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#012: Jim Henson's Fantastic World - Karen Falk
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Karen Falk, Archives Director for The Jim Henson Company and curator of "Jim Henson's Fantastic World," now at MSI. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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MSI's Mindy Curtis and Keith Hand talk about attending the shuttle Atlantis launch. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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S. Jay Olshansky on biodemography and the limits of human longevity. Learn more about Dr. Olshansky at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Interview with Howie Bluestein, stormchaser and meteorology professor, about the science of tornados. Learn more about Professor Bluestein at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Interview with Nicholas Epley, professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago, about our intuition and decision making. Learn more about Dr. Epley at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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#006: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. (Part 2 of 2)
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Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on the role of education in developing the U.S. science and energy workforce. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Interview with John Grunsfeld, NASA astronaut, about his recent mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn more about Dr. Grunsfeld at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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#005: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. (Part 1 of 2)
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Interview with Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, who discusses "energy security" and its potential for the U.S. economy. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.By Museum of Science and Industry
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#004: Harry Potter™: The Exhibition - Eddie Newquist
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Interview with Eddie Newquist of Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, developer of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition." Learn more about "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at www.msichicago.org/harrypotter.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Interview with Ryan Genz and Francesca Rosella, interactive fashion designers and founders of CuteCircuit. First in a series of episodes about our "Fast Forward" exhibit. Learn more about "Fast Forward" at the Museum's website: www.msichicago.org.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Meet the architect of "Chicago's greenest home" in our interview with Michelle Kaufmann. Learn more about "Smart Home: Green + Wired" at www.msichicago.org.By Museum of Science and Industry
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Go behind-the-scenes in interviews with the nation’s preeminent glass blowers, artisans and restorers. Learn more about the Museum at www.msichicago.org.By Museum of Science and Industry
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