OPENING Welcome to Episode 36 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on November 3, 2025. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Episode is a bit different for two reasons One, … Continue reading Episode 36 – Shownotes and Transcript
Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom or Cultural Icons?
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom and Pop Culture Icons A recording of my presentation at the Long Beach Comic Con in August 2025 on the history of the mad scientist trope in pop culture This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music "Neolith" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) … Continue reading Episode 35. Mad Scientists: Harbingers of Doom or Cultural Icons?
Episode 35 – Shownotes and Transcript
OPENING Welcome to Episode 35 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on October 20, 2025. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION With a week and change to go until Halloween, … Continue reading Episode 35 – Shownotes and Transcript
Episode 34. What’s in a Name?
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 34. What's in a Name? Discussion of the scientific naming convention of organisms and why it is important to know the scientific name in addition to the common and regional name of the plants and animals you're observing. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music by … Continue reading Episode 34. What’s in a Name?
Episode 34 – Shownotes and Transcript
OPENING Welcome to Episode 34 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on October 6, 2025. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION When leading my Socal Science Hikes, I try to … Continue reading Episode 34 – Shownotes and Transcript
Episode 33. There’s No Best Way to Take Notes
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 33. There's No Best Way to Take Notes Discussion of how I take notes at work, at home, and on the trail. Shownotes & Transcript: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/09/21/shownotes-ep33/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 33 – Shownotes and Transcript
Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast - the podcast where doing your own research is encouraged. I am your host, Cody Colborn. To start off, yes, I'm back from an 11 month extended vacation Actually, real life just got in the way; family medical stuff, aging parental stuff, work, starting Socal Science Hikes I just … Continue reading Episode 33 – Shownotes and Transcript
Oak Woodlands Phenology Hike at Irvine Regional Park, 2/22
RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/socal-science-hikes/events/306215064/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Now that we've finally received some much needed rain, let's observe how the local plants and animals are responding. This hike is part two of the series we started last month, but prior participation is NOT necessary. We'll be exploring the east end of the park this time, and I'll be doing … Continue reading Oak Woodlands Phenology Hike at Irvine Regional Park, 2/22
Intro to Phenology: Hike 1
Phenology is the study of how an ecosystem changes through the seasons. It involves observing changes in nature and recording those observations for comparison at a later date. When do buds appear on trees? When do trees begin changing color? When do they drop their leafs? When do migrating birds arrive and leave? When do … Continue reading Intro to Phenology: Hike 1
Episode 32. The Science Behind the Fear
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 32. The Science Behind the Fear Discussion of the biology and psychology behind fear, and why so many of us, including myself, love to be scared. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2024/10/30/shownotes-ep32/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com