Give a scientist a beer and listen to what happens! This podcast presents live presentations from real scientists on topics from neuroscience to animal mating behavior. Recorded at Science on Tap events in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, the episodes strike a balance between detailed explanations of science and being entertaining for everyone.
A Scientist Walks Into A Bar
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Give a scientist a beer and listen to what happens! This podcast presents live presentations from real scientists on topics from neuroscience to animal mating behavior. Recorded at Science on Tap events in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, the episodes strike a balance between detailed explanations of science and being entertaining for everyone.
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February 22, 2021
Ep. 51 - Barstool Chat with Dr. Wenfei Tong, Biologist, Bird Expert, and Artist
<p>How does someone who grew up in the urban landscape of Singapore end up leading birding expeditions on horseback in Montana? Biologist and environmental advocate <a href= "https://www.wenfeitong.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Wenfei Tong</a> has done that, and MUCH more. Join us for a conversation about her life, work, books, art, and why she thinks of herself as <a href="http://darwinsjackal.blogspot.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Darwin's Jackal</a>.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://www.wenfeitong.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wenfei's art and photography</a> and her <a href="https://www.big-sky-safaris.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Big Sky birding safaris.</a><br /> <br /> Join us for Wenfei's talk at <a href= "https://www.scienceontaporwa.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>Science on Tap</strong></a> on March 10, 2021 talking about <a href= "https://www.scienceontaporwa.org/events/online_mar_10_birds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bird Love: The Family Life of Birds</a>.<br /> <br /> Watch a recording of Wenfei's <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMBpojXSde4" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Science on Tap talk on her book "Understanding Bird Behavior" on September 24, 2020.</a><br /> <br /></p> <p>********</p> <p>Help support the podcast and live <a href= "https://www.scienceontaporwa.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Science on Tap</a> events!</p> <p><a href="https://makeyouthink.org/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Make a one-time donation to Make You Think</a><br /> OR<br /> If you are able, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MakeYouThink" target="_blank" rel="noopener">please support us on Patreon</a></p> <p>********</p> <p>Thanks to Chet Lyster for sound production.</p> <p>As always, a final thanks to <a href= "https://www.jonathancoulton.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jonathan Coulton</a> for the use of his song "Mandelbrot Set" as our theme music.</p>
January 14, 2021
Ep. 50 - The Neuroscience of Psychopaths
<p>With everything going on in the news right now we thought it was a good time to talk about psychopaths.<br /> <br /> Here is a recording of our Science on Tap event held in October 2020 on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4j6PzwmFgc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Neuroscience of Real Life Monsters: Psychopaths, CEOs, & Politicians</a> with forensic psychiatrist <a href= "https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/ochoi">Dr. Octavio Choi</a>. <br /> <br /> Check out our <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/ScienceonTapORWA/videos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube channel</a> for more Science on Tap events.</p> <p>********</p> <p>Help support the podcast and live <a href= "https://www.scienceontaporwa.org">Science on Tap</a> events!</p> <p><a href="https://makeyouthink.org/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Make a one-time donation to Make You Think</a><br /> OR<br /> If you are able, <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/MakeYouThink">please support us on Patreon</a></p> <p>********</p> <p>Thanks to Graham Tully for sound production.</p> <p>As always, a final thanks to <a href= "https://www.jonathancoulton.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jonathan Coulton</a> for the use of his song "Mandelbrot Set" as our theme music.</p>
October 20, 2020
Ep. 49 - Barstool Chat with Jasmin Graham, Marine Biologist
<p>Learn about sharks, sawfish, and what it's like to be a marine biologist in this interview with <a href= "https://mote.org/staff/member/jasmin-graham" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jasmin Graham</a>. Also, find out more about Jasmin's work as the President and CEO of <a href= "https://www.misselasmo.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS)</a>. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.skypeascientist.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">SkypeAScientist.com</a><br /> <br /></p> <p>********</p> <p>Help support the podcast and live <a href= "https://www.scienceontaporwa.org">Science on Tap</a> events!</p> <p><a href="https://makeyouthink.org/support/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Make a one-time donation to Make You Think</a><br /> OR<br /> If you are able, <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/MakeYouThink">please support us on Patreon</a></p> <p>********</p> <p>Thanks to Graham Tully for sound production.</p> <p>As always, a final thanks to <a href= "https://www.jonathancoulton.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jonathan Coulton</a> for the use of his song "Mandelbrot Set" as our theme music.</p>
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