Books to read for Black History Month and all year long
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS Welcome to Friday’s Flashcards with Math, Science, History. The podcast where we explore the fascinating ways math and science shape our world. Hi, I’m Gabrielle BIrchak. I have a background in math, science, and journalism. And this week, oddly enough, is Fix a Leak week. Today, we’re diving into a practical topic, plumbing. Specifically, we’re going to talk
🔎 Episode Overview In this special Podcasthon Week episode of Math Science History, I sit down with Irene Duah-Kessie, the founder and executive director of Rise In STEM (RiseinSTEM.ca). Rise In STEM is a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Irene shares her inspiring journey, the impact of mentorship, and how her
March 16 through 22, 2025 is Fix-A-Leak Week! So, here’s a story about the life and legacy of Lillian Baumbach-Jacobs, an incredible woman who broke barriers in a field dominated by men. Who was she? And what does she have to do with fixing a leak? Lillian’s story is one of perseverance, skill, and a little bit of unexpected fame. She
Though it is Women’s History Month today, I’m writing about two incredible transgender individuals. First, Dr. James Barry is historically significant because of his contributions to medicine and courage in living as a gender-nonconforming individual during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Then, Angela Clayton, a transgender woman, was a testament to the power of courage, brilliance, and the unwavering pursuit
Women’s History Month does more than honor the past. Women’s History Month shapes the future. Recognizing women’s contributions creates a society that values everyone equally, regardless of gender. It’s a step toward justice, progress, and opportunity for all.
In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore the incredible journey of Marjorie Rice—a homemaker who defied expectations and made a lasting impact on the world of mathematics. With nothing more than curiosity, determination, and a pencil, she discovered …
TRANSCRIPT It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math Science History, and today we’re going to learn a math trick. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for your invested money to double or disappear? There’s actually a math trick for that. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and journalism, and today you’re going to learn
It’s Black History Month, and we are still celebrating black excellence. This week, I am talking about one of my favorite activists and mathematicians, Robert Parriss Moses, also known as Bob Moses. His life and legacy made an indelible mark on America’s civil rights movement and math education. Hi, I’m Gabrielle Birchak. I have a background in math, science, and
Welcome to Math, Science, History, where on Friday we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m Gabrielle, and today, we’re talking about making mistakes and the good things that come out of them. Sometimes, even among the best of them comma mistakes are made period and it takes a wise and humble individual to
Join me in celebrating Black History Month! I always love this month because so many incredible stories about perseverance, dedication, hard work, grit, humanism, empathy, and brilliance are shared throughout the entire month, celebrating Black Culture and those noble goddesses who are part of the African American culture. This week, I want to introduce you to Dr. Roger Arliner Young.