STEM to Stern

Welcome to STEM to Stern, the podcast where curiosity meets critical thinking! In each 5-7 minute episode, we explore fascinating topics that tie into the world of STEM, offering fresh perspectives and stimulating discussions for STEMgineers of all ages. Our goal is to encourage healthy debate, creative exploration, and thoughtful consideration of diverse viewpoints. Because learning isn’t just about knowing the right answer, but about understanding how to think.Perfect for kicking off your class with brainteasers or bell ringers, STEM to Stern is designed to get lovers of STEM thinking an

STEM to Stern is a education podcast hosted by STEM Education Works, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

STEM Education Works hosts STEM to Stern, a education show with 59 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Mind Wipe: Is forgetting the future of brain science?

  Sep 18, 20257 minS12

  <p>Imagine choosing which memories to keep and which to forget. This week, Chauntée and Jake dive deep into the science (and sci-fi) of memory erasure. Inspired by Artemis Fowl’s fairies and classics like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Memento, they explore a fascinating question: Could we really delete memories?</p><p><br></p><p>From trauma treatment to ethical dilemmas, mind-wiping is more than just a plot twist. Jake’s curiosity leads to optogenetics: real tech that uses light to disrupt or ease the impact of fear-based memories in mice. But it’s not as simple...

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  Episode #11

  Do you think Aliens have visited Earth?

  Sep 11, 20257 minS11

  <p>In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake dive into one of science’s biggest mysteries: the possibility of alien life … and whether it’s ever reached us here on Earth.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jake, who holds a PhD in astrophysics, loves exploring big questions like this, even if they don’t have neat answers. He explains why the sheer size of the universe makes it likely that intelligent alien life does exist somewhere. But as for them visiting Earth? That’s a whole different challenge.</p><p><br /></p><p>The distances between stars are u...

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  Episode #10

  Gadget Goals: Are We Becoming Human-Plus?

  Sep 4, 20257 minS3

  <p>Cue the robot dance because this episode dives into the fascinating (and slightly unsettling) world of cybernetics. Inspired by Inspector Gadget’s spring-loaded arms and helicopter hats, Chauntée and Jake explore how far we've come in merging human biology with advanced technology. From glasses and hearing aids to mind-controlled prosthetics that can feel, science is pushing boundaries.</p><p><br></p><p>But with each leap forward, like bionic eyes or prosthetic limbs with full articulation, comes a deeper question: how far are we willing to go? Would you replace a perfectly good body part just to gain an...

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  Episode #9

  What Animal Ability Would You Want to Have?

  Aug 28, 20255 minS3

  <p>If you could steal one animal ability for yourself, what would it be? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée surprises Jake with that exact question, and his answer is brilliant.</p><p><br></p><p>Jake skips the obvious choices like flying or super hearing and goes straight for ... octopus skin. Why? Because octopuses are masters of disguise. Their skin contains chromatophores and papillae, specialized cells that let them change color and texture to blend into their surroundings. It’s camouflage, communication, and creativity all in one. And yes, they talk with their skin.</p><p><br>...

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  Episode #8

  Bot Squad: Can tiny robots heal you from the inside out?

  Aug 21, 20256 minS3

  <p>What if your doctor could send an army of microscopic robots into your body to destroy cancer cells, repair damaged tissue, or even prevent illness before it starts? In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake dive into the fascinating world of nanobots: tiny engineered machines measured in billionths of a meter.</p><p>Inspired by sci-fi favorites like Big Hero 6 and Black Panther, we explore how close scientists are to making these medical marvels a reality. Could nanobots patrol your bloodstream like microscopic medics? And if so, should they stay inside to provide constant care, o...

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