PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS It’s Flashcard Fridays at Math! Science! History!, where we explore the beautiful, messy, brilliant evolution of human thought. I’m Gabrielle Birchak, and today I’m briefly covering the life of a man whose mind helped save millions of lives and lay the groundwork for the digital age we live in. He cracked codes, he challenged the norms, he made
PODCAST TRANSCRIPTS It’s Flashcard Friday here at Math, Science, History, when on Fridays we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m your host, Gabrielle Birchak, and I’m sharing a story about the life of a remarkable woman who made a profound, yet often overlooked, contribution to mathematics and education: Jacoba van den Brande. Though
The Origins of Boolean Logic Boolean logic was developed by George Boole, a self-taught mathematician and logician from England. Boole’s interest in logic began early, inspired by his father, a shoemaker with a passion for science and mathematics. In 1854, Boole published his seminal work, An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, where he introduced an interesting concept where he
Today is a very somber podcast because it’s a bad day for science.
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