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
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
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
This week, due to lack of time, I will be reposting an older podcast that I did years ago about Earth Day because it serves as a valuable reminder during the current misfortune in Los Angeles, as well as the misfortune of other areas afflicted by climate change. No doubt, our planet is hurting. If you are interested in helping
Today, I share with you my own ghost story when I visited Luxor, Pennsylvania! Was it what I thought I saw? Was it real? Or was it science playing tricks on me? Because science can often debunk what we think we see!
In 1966, one fascinating word was presented in a paper in Europe, changing the study of friction and engineering. Ah, 1966! What a wonderful year! It was the year of the ATM patent, the first year of Medicaid, the year I was born, The Beatles album “Rubber Soul” was number one for six weeks, NASA’s Luna 9 became the first