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The Idealized Science podcast explores all facets of science, education, philosophy, as well as the historical and cultural details that naturally occur when learning science. Science education has a long history that is inextricably tied to the philosophical and pedagogical frameworks in which they emerged. The Idealized Science Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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S2E5 Vectors and Visionaries with Robyn Arianrhod
In this episode of the Idealized Science podcast, hosts Jacob Beckey and Dr. Brian Wargo engage with Robyn Arianrhod, a science writer with a PhD in mathematics. They discuss her journey into science…
S2E4 The Art of Science Writing with Timothy Ferris
In this episode of the Idealized Science Institute's podcast, host Brian Wargo and co-host Jacob Beckey engage with renowned science writer Timothy Ferris. They explore Ferris's journey from editor…
S2E3 When Science Meets Humanity: Philosopher Philip Kitcher on the Questions That Matter
In this episode, Brian Wargo and Jacob Beckey engage with Dr. Philip Kitcher, discussing the intersection of philosophy and science education. They explore the importance of curiosity, the role of…
S2E2 Exploring the Infinite Powers of Calculus with Professor Steven Strogatz
The Idealized Science Podcast -- Season 2 Ep. 02 -- Infinite Powers with Prof. Steven Strogatz In this episode of the Idealized Science Podcast, hosts Jacob Beckey and Dr. Brian Wargo engage with…
S2E1 How Einstein’s Revolutionary Ideas Survived a World at War
The Idealized Science Podcast -- Season 2 Ep. 01 -- Einstein's War with Prof. Matthew StanleyIn this first episode of the second season of the Idealized Science podcast, hosts Jacob Beckey and Brian…
S1E8 Ep. 08 -- Are Inquiry and Nature of Science Being Taught?
In the eighth episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey chats with Dr. Wargo about a 2013 article entitled “Inquiry-Based Instruction and Teaching About Nature of Science: Are They…
S1E7 Ep. 07 -- Learning and Understanding
In the seventh installment of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey and Dr. Wargo discuss "Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools," a…
S1E6 Ep. 06 -- Depth versus Breadth
In this episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Wargo and Dr. Beckey discuss the age old question of depth versus breadth in education. In particular, they review the 2008 article entitled…
S1E5 Ep. 05 -- Scientific Argumentation In The Classroom
In the fifth episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey and Dr. Wargo discuss the vital role argumentation plays in a well-rounded science education. They focus on a paper entitled…
S1E4 Ep. 04 -- Peer Instruction
In the fourth episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey and Dr. Wargo discuss peer instruction -- a simple pedagogical technique that promotes classroom engagement and has been shown to…
S1E3 Ep. 03 -- High School Science Conferences
In the third episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey chats with Dr. Wargo and 6th grade science educator Jeanine Ging about engaging students from 6th to 12th grade in long-term science…
S1E2 Ep. 02 -- What is Idealized Science?
In the second episode of the Idealized Science podcast, Dr. Beckey and Dr. Wargo introduce and contextualize the Idealized Science framework. Idealized Science enables teachers to engage their…
S1E1 Ep. 01 -- The Past and Future of Physics Education Reform
In the first episode of the Idealized Science Podcast, we discuss a Physics Today article from 2017 entitled The Past and Future of Physics Education Reform (Otero and Meltzer, Physics Today 70 (5),…
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Idealized Science has published 13 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Education, Science.
Idealized Science is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.
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