1) The Astrobiology Series returns with Pauline Schwartz discussing the chemical evolution of life and earth. 2) An Academic Minute segment about box jelly fish venom.
1) Mark Edmundson, author of the book, "Why Teach," makes a case for real education on the college level. 2) Joe Donahue speaks with Kristine Barnett author of, "The Spark: A Mother's Story of Nurturing Genius," about her gifted 14-year-old autistic son. 3) An Academic Minute segment on imaging an emotional brain.
1) Chris Arp, coauthor of the book, "Up Your Score ACT," talks about the differences between the SAT and ACT and shares tips for test taking happiness. 2) A high school senior confronts the SAT. 3) A Georgetown University study on race and college admission. 4) An Academic Minute segment about gender discrimination at conception in patriarchal cultures and societies.
1) Academic standards for physical therapists are becoming more rigorous, requiring a doctorate to practice. 2) Paul A. Offit, M.D., offers an exposé of alternative medicine in his book, "Do You Believe in Magic." 3) Lauren Ober reports on a metal casting course at the University of Maryland's art department. 4) An Academic Minute segment on the Milky Way galactic core.
1) John Sack and Nader Rifai discuss the state of scientific information sharing in the digital age and the slow evolution of scientific journals. 2) Yovel Badash, author of the book, "No Child Held Back," speaks about the state of summer school and education standards. 3) Audrey Summers comments on the freedom of summer. 4) An Academic Minute segment on weeds and butterflies.
1) The Astrobiology Series returns with Dr. Laurie Leshin former NASA scientist and Dean of the School of Science and Professor of Earth & Environmental Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She talks about female scientists and her long distance search for life on Mars. 2) An Academic Minute segment on a new species of arapaima, a giant freshwater fish discovered in Brazil.
1) Champlain College in Burlington, VT now mandates courses in financial literacy for all students. 2) An Academic Minute segment on finding financial sense in the cost of health care in the US.
1) Professor Lawrence A. Blum talks about a class he teaches on race. Blum is the author of, "High Schools, Race, and America's Future What Students Can Teach Us about Morality, Diversity, and Community." 2) Academic Minute explores the evolution of skin color. (Originally aired on The Best of Our Knowledge show #1172.)
1) A school system in New Jersey is closing the achievement gap using proven methods like quality early education strategies. 2) A commentary on fun and storytelling. 3) A profile of an instrument repairman for a school system. 3) An Academic Minute segment on how nature records climate change in the Hudson River Valley.
1) The Astrobiology Series returns with the discussion of the importance of water in the solar system and to the origins of life. 2) An Academic Minute segment explores why humidity makes it harder to keep drinks cold.
