The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 23. Thumbing For Distance Discussion of my attempt to mathematically and geometrically verify the legitimacy of a rule of thumb for estimating the distance between you and an object. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2023/07/02/shownotes-ep23/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
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Episode 23 – Shownotes & Transcript
Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast. I am your host, Jarl Cody. I've spent my share of time hiking and backpacking on local trails and in the backcountry Over the years, I've pick up rules of thumb that help you estimate how much daylight you have left and how the temperature will change as you … Continue reading Episode 23 – Shownotes & Transcript
Episode 22. The Seventh Forward
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 22. The Seventh Forward Discussion of my attempt to mathematically determine optimal line combinations when seven forwards are dressed for a hockey game. Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2023/01/16/shownotes-ep22/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 22 – Shownotes & Transcripts
Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast. I am your host, Jarl Cody. Played hockey since high school Consistently in an adult league for over 20 years Same group of guys for half of that My team currently has 12 skaters on the roster We're all busy guys, and on any given week it seems 2-5 … Continue reading Episode 22 – Shownotes & Transcripts
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 18: Shownotes & Transcript
Welcome to The STEM Sessions Podcast. I am your host, Jarl Cody. Gotta say, this episode became something more than I intended Originally idea was look at a couple of personal examples in which demand seemingly outweighed supply by a significant margin, but use logic and math to show the reality is likely much more … Continue reading Episode 18: Shownotes & Transcript