SNaQ

About this podcast

Science News and Qs, a Carnegie Science Center Podcast. Hosts Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe talk about science headlines, delve deeper into cool science topics and answer listener submitted science questions with a fun, Carnegie Science Center style. Submit science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org, or call in to 412-237-3327.

SNaQ

Episodes

2020
Words About Birds with David Sibley
Birding legend David Sibley pops in for a delightful chat all about the sights and sounds of bird watching along with how to make a great field guide. From salt adapted loons, to brilliantly colorful wood-warblers, to mysterious chimney swifts who may spend months at a time in the skies over South America, you won't want to miss this audio expedition! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hermit thrush audio courtesy of Matthew D. Medler/Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (ML169025) Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
March 19, 2020
46 min
2019
Mir, a Digital Ear, and Astronaut Michael Foale
Charissa and Ralph get to sit down with legendary astronaut Dr. Michael Foale as he recounts his stunning space career. Dr. Foale also introduces us to an astounding new acoustic analysis technology developed by Bosch called SoundSee with scientists Dr. Sam Das and Dr. Jon Macoskey. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
December 10, 2019
43 min
Nobel Prizes, Zebra Cows, and Mummies of the World
Charissa and Ralph are joined by special guests Angelica Miller, Kayla Waugaman, and Jessica Reitz as we unwrap the story on the newest traveling exhibition at Carnegie Science Center, Mummies of the World. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor, Angelica Miller, and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
October 15, 2019
38 min
ASTC and Derek from Veritasium
Today’s show is a powerhouse of brilliant science people. Guest host Lamont Craven and Ralph travel to Toronto for the ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) Conference, meeting so many awesome science center folks and talking about the cool stuff they’re up to. Then, we have an interview with the inimitable Derek Muller of Veritasium featuring a deep dive into aerogels and other cool stuff. Finally, we head back to the conference for science questions with special guests. ASTC Guest List: Cristin Doreglo President and CEO Association of Science and Technology Centers Jason Brown Director Carnegie Science Center Jenn Gustetic SBIR/STTR Program Executive NASA Andrea Decker Adult Programs Manager Fleet Science Center Sara Mazrouei Planetary Scientist Shane Saunderson Robot Person Cylita Guy Science Educator/Bat Person Joey Rodriguez Manager of Community Engagement Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium Eddie Goldstein Magic Science Person Catherine Emond Education and Interpretation Officer Canada Science and Technology Museum Sam Blau External Programs Manager Maryland Science Center As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Lamont Craven and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
September 21, 2019
62 min
Physics Fun with Dianna Cowern
Talking physics with Dianna Cowern of Physics Girl. From fluid dynamics to tic tacs, to some elegant PVC pipe singing and more! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
September 17, 2019
41 min
Domain of Dominic Walliman
Ralph sits down for a mind-bending dive into the nature of the universe with science communication phenom Dr. Dominic Walliman. Dominic is the creator and host of Domain of Science as well as the author of Professor Astro Cat. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
September 12, 2019
60 min
Cookin up a SNaQ with Cook Myosite
We dive deep into the emerging field of biological engineering with Cook Myosite's Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Dr. Ron Jankowski. Learn more about the work that Cook Myosite is doing at https://cookmyosite.com/ Come see Dr. Jankowski speak IRL at Cafe Sci on August 5, 2019, at Carnegie Science Center. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
July 29, 2019
40 min
Have a SNaQ with an Audiojack
Watch a movie for your ears with David Tobin, the creator of Audiojack. We talk about the science and creative process that goes into making these unique soundscape experiences. Check out www.audiojack.com for more info! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe ft. Angelica Miller Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
June 11, 2019
28 min
To Space ft. Fraser Cain
An exploration of the Universe Today with the creator of Universe Today, Fraser Cain. Also, Charissa is back to talk science news and we welcome the inimitable Angelica Miller onboard the SNaQ team. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe ft. Angelica Miller Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
May 21, 2019
62 min
The Chief Scientist of a Certain Space Agency
It doesn't take the chief scientist of NASA to make a podcast, except for when it does. Satisfy your hunger for space science with this extended interview featuring NASA Chief Scientist and host of Gravity Assist, Dr. Jim Green! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
May 9, 2019
62 min
SNaQ 3D! Featuring Joel Telling
We nerd out in an additive manufacturing way with the 3D Printing Nerd himself, Joel Telling! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
April 30, 2019
43 min
SciShow's Ceri Goes on a Tangent
You never really know what amazing science rabbit holes you'll go down talking to Ceri Riley, the brilliant and hilarious co-host of SciShow Tangents. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
April 6, 2019
22 min
Paging Dr. Le Page
This show is BANANAS. Charissa returns from her planetarium-induced hiatus, we talk news from super-smellers to Martian helicopters, and we talk to the inimitable Dr. Sally Le Page, biologist and YouTube sensation. Since Sally is in faraway lands, we recorded her portion of the interview in the science center while there were a few thousand children and robots around, listen carefully and you'll hear them. Stay hungry for science! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
March 30, 2019
58 min
The Music Zone with 12Tone
A special interview with music theory phenom Cory Arnold of 12Tone. Understand how music works and what makes it affect us so much. Trust us, this episode won't 'B Flat'! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
March 16, 2019
48 min
Math(s) with Matt(s) Parker!
The Third Nerd has spoken! Matt Parker of Festival of the Spoken Nerd, Stand-Up Maths, the upcoming book Humble Pi, and much more talks comedy, dividing by zero, superpermutations and more. Check out Matt here: www.standupmaths.com As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
February 26, 2019
38 min
From Svalbard to the Stars with Trace Dominguez
We stay hungry for science with special guest-host Trace Dominguez! We dive into Hubble, mathematically gifted bees, magnets and more with the legendary science communicator and host of Uno Dos of Trace (among many others). www.tracedominguez.com As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
February 15, 2019
39 min
Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity
We talk all things science with Ashley and Cody from Curiosity.com and the award-winning Curiosity Daily Podcast. From bellybuttons to SETI, this conversation will leave you even more hungry for science than you already are. Ashley Hamer is the managing editor of Curiosity.com and co-host of Curiosity Daily Cody Gough is the executive producer and co-host of Curiosity Daily. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
February 9, 2019
34 min
SNaQ is Back
After a brief cold-weather hiatus, we're back with more SNaQ! The next full season begins in February, but you can satisfy your hunger for science with a bite of the Kuiper belt courtesy of New Horizons! As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
January 30, 2019
4 min
2018
Astronaut!
Buhl Planetarium and Digital Media Manager at Carnegie Science Center Mike Hennessy guest-hosts with some spectacular special guests including a real life astronaut! Jonathan Volk Commercial Innovation Manager CASIS: Center for the Advancement of Science in Space Anthony Vareha Flight Director, International Space Station NASA Mission Control Jennifer Buchli Acting Deputy Chief Scientist, International Space Station NASA ISS Program Science Office Edward Michael Fincke Colonel, United States Air Force Science Officer and Flight Engineer, ISS Expedition 9 Commander, ISS Expedition 18 Mission Specialist, STS-134 Space Shuttle Endeavour As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
November 16, 2018
37 min
Spooky SNaQ II: The Blood Show
This episode has something for everybody, as long as you like the chilling science of blood! We keep science spooky in our second Halloween special. As always, send science questions to SNaQ@carnegiesciencecenter.org or record a question at 412-237-3327 and your question might end up on the next episode. Hosted by Charissa Sedor and Ralph Crewe Original Music by Kyle Simpson and Al Snyder A Carnegie Science Center Podcast
October 31, 2018
33 min

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Episodes

Words About Birds with David Sibley

Mir, a Digital Ear, and Astronaut Michael Foale

Nobel Prizes, Zebra Cows, and Mummies of the World

ASTC and Derek from Veritasium

Physics Fun with Dianna Cowern

Domain of Dominic Walliman

Cookin up a SNaQ with Cook Myosite

Have a SNaQ with an Audiojack

To Space ft. Fraser Cain

The Chief Scientist of a Certain Space Agency

SNaQ 3D! Featuring Joel Telling

SciShow's Ceri Goes on a Tangent

Paging Dr. Le Page

The Music Zone with 12Tone

Math(s) with Matt(s) Parker!

From Svalbard to the Stars with Trace Dominguez

Getting Curious with Ashley and Cody of Curiosity

SNaQ is Back

Astronaut!

Spooky SNaQ II: The Blood Show