Science In-Between

In this episode, we discuss professional development for learning how to integrate artificial intelligence in classroom settings and assignments. Things that bring us joy this week: Sinners movie Butterhorns ( Not the recipe , but close; This one also looks promising) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about how to handle the situation of a teacher candidate who is not successful in their field placements. Things that bring us joy this week: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow by Tom King The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talked about (New Year's) resolutions of things we want to start, stop, and continue coming into the next year. Things that bring us joy this week: With a Vengeance by Riley Sager One Battle After Another Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about commencements. You know, graduation. Things that bring us joy this week: Cookies (made by Tanya if you are lucky) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss efforts to develop national competencies for teacher preparation. Things that bring us joy this week: 10 to 25 The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier By David Yeager The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about accreditation, which we admit sounds really boring, but turns out it is only somewhat boring and you might find out why you should care. Things that bring us joy this week: Pips - NY Times Games App Game MaddAddam (MaddAddam #3) by Margaret Atwood Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the reorganizations happening at institutions of higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Codename Villanelle by Luke Jennings Pzizz app for power napping Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about grades, and specifically the Chronicle of Higher Education article about grade inflation at Harvard. Things that bring us joy this week: David Maslanka 's Symphony No. 4 Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the pernicious nature of "viewpoint diversity." We draw upon the Fall 2025 Academe article titled Seven Theses Against Viewpoint Diversity by Lisa Siraganian Things that bring us joy this week: Andor Season 2 Death by Lightning Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about the idea of research to practice in educational research (and practice). Things that bring us joy this week: The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood The Balland of Wallis Island Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the job hiring process in higher education. Things that bring us joy this week: Task on HBOMax The CPED Convening Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about how to think about evaluation and feedback in higher education, specifically for leaders. Things that bring us joy this week: Talk Easy Podcast The Lowdown on FX Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming ADA mandate for compliance of digital content for state and local agencies. Things that bring us joy this week: Peacemaker, Season 2 Sinners Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about frameworks in science education research. Things that bring us joy this week: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Phase Hero Podcast Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss an article in the Journal of Computing in Higher Education. Things that bring us joy this week: David Sedaris House of Guinness on Netflix Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about unions in higher education, the pros and cons and what unions even are. Things that bring us joy this week: The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger Slow Horses Season 5 on Apple TV+ Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss possible episode topics suggested by ChatGPT. Things that bring us joy this week: Down Dog apps Alexa Silver skit on SNL Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In a very special episode we are joined by Cole Camplese the Chief Information Officer from the University of Texas at Austin. We talk about AI and technology infrastructure, and it is a lot more interesting then that makes it sound. Things that bring us joy this week: Deadly Class Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind Special Guest: Cole Camples...

In this episode, we discuss the changes to Middle Level Certification in Pennsylvania. Things that bring us joy this week: Black Bag by Steven Soderbergh Schwinn IC4 Bike Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about new things that we are going to try in the upcoming semester of our classes (and we mostly don't stay on topic). Things that bring us joy this week: Department Q 3 Body Problem Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss Scott's trip to Mexico to work with local science teachers to develop units on microplastics. Things that bring us joy this week: Sandman Season 2 Articles of Interest podcast Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about doing professional learning in another country and in another language and what that might mean. Things that bring us joy this week: XMU Sessions (Sirus Indie Radio Station): Lucy Dacus - Time in a Bottle (Cover) by Jim Croce Blondeshell - Diet Pepsi (Cover) by Addison Rae Reconcilable Differences Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss a recent New York Times article about the Alpha School. Things that bring us joy this week: Mike Birbiglia - The Good Life Ronnie Chieng - Love to Hate It Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

This week we talk about how Terrain Theory as a way of setting health policy is a reflection of a deep misunderstanding of how science works and what a theory really means. Things that bring us joy this week: Inception Superman Fantastic Four: First Steps Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind

In this episode, we discuss a recent NSTA blog post on Rethinking Science Assessment in the Age of AI . Things that bring us joy this week: My Friends by Fredrik Backman Lift Hydrofoils Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind