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Episode 21. What a Difference Slope Makes

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 21. What a Difference Slope Makes Discussion of how elevation change causes divergence between map distance and distance traveled, and whether or not it matters in navigation. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2022/11/28/shownotes-ep21/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com

Episode 21 – Shownotes and Transcript

Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast.  I am your host, Jarl Cody. I watch numerous outdoorsy type YouTube channels Always looking to increase my knowledge and skills for the trail Knots, navigation, gear reviews, new areas to explore, first aid Back in August, Dave Canterbury posted a video entitled "Secrets to Accurate Land Navigation" (link … Continue reading Episode 21 – Shownotes and Transcript

Episode 18. Supply, Demand, and Cognitive Bias

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 18.  Supply, Demand, and Cognitive Bias Discussion of cognitive biases and their influence on how we perceive supply and demand, and how we can use logic and reasoning to ground our decision making. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2021/11/20/shownotes-ep18/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com

Episode 17. The Northern Mockingbird

The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 17.  The Northern Mockingbird Discussion of the Northern Mockingbird and the journey of two parents nesting and raising three chicks in my backyard Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2021/10/09/shownotes-ep17/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com

Episode 5. Shownotes & Transcript

Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast.  I am Jarl Cody, your host and narrator.  Four or five years ago, I noticed a monarch butterfly feeding on flowers in my yard.  Wanting to encourage more, I researched the specific plants that would attract them.  Every article said adult monarchs can drink nectar from many different flowers, … Continue reading Episode 5. Shownotes & Transcript

Episode 4. Shownotes & Transcript

Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast.  I am Jarl Cody, your host and narrator.  What I'm about to say is going to sound hypocritical given what I named this podcast, but I'll say it anyway. I think the acronym STEM is given too much reverence.  It's become a buzzword word used to make whatever is … Continue reading Episode 4. Shownotes & Transcript

Episode 1 – Show Notes

The STEM Sessions Podcast - Episode 1. Bioswales: More than a Ditch Bioswales are a valuable tool in water ecology and urban design.  They're found in parks and landscaping and ecological reclamation areas.  They often blend in with their surroundings, so you've likely seen them in action without realizing what was in front of you. … Continue reading Episode 1 – Show Notes

The STEM Sessions Podcast – Episode 1. Bioswales: More Than a Ditch

Welcome to The STEM Sessions podcast.  I am Jarl Cody the Smither, your host and narrator.  I'm fortunate to live close to several wetlands; close enough I can easily visit for walks and bird watching when I have a free hour.  One of these wetlands is truly an urban wetland.  Its surrounded by a golf … Continue reading The STEM Sessions Podcast – Episode 1. Bioswales: More Than a Ditch

The STEM Sessions Podcast – Episode 0

Welcome to The STEM Sessions podcast.  I am Jarl Cody the Smither, your host and narrator.  This episode is going to be somewhat informal, which is why I'm numbering and naming it Episode Zero.  The goal is to have a simple discussion about who I am, why I'm making this podcast, and what you can … Continue reading The STEM Sessions Podcast – Episode 0