Art and Science Punks

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss situations from this week where we learned something about science. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about quilting, the other about understanding the design techniques that slot machines use. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick : Ticker Tape Skulls Art Quilt! - QUILTING and crazy mom quil...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our families recent adventure visiting a girls in engineering event and talk about the importance of creating awareness of the need for more women in STEM fields. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about a medical pioneer, the other about how fun special markers and paper can be. Related Links and R...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob ask each other what and who inspires us and think about inspiration as a system. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about cotton candy, the other about sound waves. Related Links and Resources Dr. Dan Siegel - Books - The Whole Brain Child 5by5 | Back to Work hang in there cat poster - Google Search Kate's...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a few of our favorite myths and misconceptions based on an interesting infographic of 100 debunked claims. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one as Juno NASA mission follow up and another about a fun augmented reality (AR) experiment. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: JunoCam : Processing |...

We're back! In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob begin Season 2 talking about being bored as a situation, a feeling, and unpack some ideas and assumptions Rob has about not ever feeling bored. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one about the recent solar eclipse and another about chromatography. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Science fo...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob reflect on a recent camping trip and talk about upcoming Season 2 of the podcast. Related Links and Resources Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "seasoning" the podcast, some of the approach and benefits of adding a seasonal flow to a project. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week one about learning more about Jupiter's big storm and the others about sketching with code and with drawing by hand. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: NASA's J...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob explore some ups, downs, uses of and examples on their Summer "bucket list". They also ask: why even have such a list, isn't it a high pressure thing to have? Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a science exhibit and the other about a painting within a painting! Related Links and Resources Cuisinart ICE-...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss the experience of being at an Iron Maiden concert and thinking through the logistics of bringing kids to such an event. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a cool NASA project and the other about how awesome books are! Related Links and Resources Iron Maiden - Official Website Six degrees of sepa...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a range of musical experiences, some musical influences and origins of their interests, and music instruments we keep nearby. Also: ear-worm-thunderdome. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: an article on meaning + data for decisions and a book of open-ended art exploration projects. Related Links and Reso...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss things we found and hoped we'd find at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a comic with perspective on saying sorry and DIY kinetic sand. Related Links and Resources Minneapolis-St. Paul Mini Maker Faire | Build, Play, Learn - Interactive Fun! Maker Faire Japanes...

Related Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: The One Thing Parents Can Do to Make Mornings Smoother, According to Science - Parent Co. Kate's Art Pick: Better Than Salt Dough {Homemade Clay for Ornaments or Handprints} - Tips from a Typical Mom Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger o...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss examples of trying again with creative projects and the workings of what trying again means for them. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a video game wherein you make video games and solar panels. Related Links and Resources Rob's Art Pick: Indie Game Sim , Indie Game Sim on Steam Kate's Science Pick: Te...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "Stuff You Feel Like You Should Know" ranging from psychology to coding to more than one spoken language and reading music. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week related to coding+hardware and sewing. Related Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: Arduino Uno hardware and Arduino code environment Kate's Art...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our experiences reading, making, and sharing comics with our family. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources: making minicomics and a flower color changing experiment. Related Links and Resources Free Comic Book Day Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud Big Brain Comics is closing | City...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss making progress on creative projects when there's stuff in the way. Along the way we discuss how the path blocking stuff can take many forms. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore: a way to hang art projects and an interesting shape on a relatively nearby planet. Related Link...

Is play as an activity inherently purposeful? In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss play: playing in different contexts to relax, to be challenged, and to be inspired to make stuff. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore drawing with AI and Earth Day. Related Links and Resources "Chris Crawford describing the uni...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss something Carl Sagan wrote "The Baloney Detection Kit" which summarizes critical thinking, skepticism, and scientific method. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore data and drawing. Related Links and Resources The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark: Carl Sa...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss that while we may not be experts on Sand Dollar sea creatures or physics of airplanes: that doesn't stop us from being curious and doing some online research as we ask questions with our little ones. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick... Related Links and Resources Strawberry Shortcake (2003 TV series) - Wikipedia 1...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob reflect on recent creative projects we found fun and worthwhile and why. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick, as is our approach of late. Related Links and Resources Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) - IMDb Homestar Runner Wiki The Inktober Initiative - Mr Jake Parker National Novel Writing Month Portmanteau - Wikipedia...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss the more challenging parts of balancing passion projects, work, and family. Sleep emerges as a major thread through exploring recharging, creative projects, and other recharging activities. Also: reframing strategies. Also: pie chart metaphors. Related Links and Resources Jerzy Drozd of Comics Are Great and Lean Into Art Sleep Cycle fo...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss using game design as a way to give ourselves feedback on our own tasks, goals, and when we're coaching our kids. That's an experiment we call "teamwork and hustle" or "let's try this to see if this makes our morning routine suck less". As we do, we wrap up the show with an art pick and science pick of things we've found fun and useful....

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss Legos, learning through step-by-step paint by numbers style instructions like those included in modern Lego sets, and futher ask: how do those instructions help learning or get in the way of creativity? Related Links and Resources Galaxy Explorer Lego Set Lego Volkswagen Camper Lego Bike Shop Hello Kitty Mega Blocks Dreyfus Model for S...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob explore how we picked the Silhouette Cameo cutter and how that started with wanting to make things with something called the Glowforge. Kate and Rob also explore the research that led to the leap from one tool to the next. Related Links and Resources Silhouette America - Silhouette America Glowforge - the 3D laser printer Art and Science Punks...

In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss our recent Pinewood Derby experience and also explore what might be different when a side project's effort goes by slowly vs. when time disappears. Related Links and Resources LIA Cast 110 - So You Want to Start a Passion Project? — Lean Into Art Art Pick: Indie Game Sim Science Pick: Snow Dough Recipe Art and Science Punks on Twitter...