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Join The Langston Joules and Papermade as we embark on a mission to increase Black people’s interest in STEM by exploring science from a Black perspective, bringing the diaspora’s STEM feats to the forefront, and thus spawning a new wave of Black techies, scientists, engineers and medical profession…

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    How to pass your Math Class! - Professor J. Interview

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 37:49


    TheLangstonJoules and PaperMade, of Black Hypothesis, meet up with Professor J to talk her passion for math, it's applications and her approaches to teaching today's youth. The Math is Finally Mathing!!! A must listen!Subscribe, comment and share! For more information, please visit https://helpmeprofessorj.com/Peace, Love and STEMAudible Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.

    The Taste of White Tears: The Karen Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 32:57


    The ubiquity of smart phone cameras has helped mainstream society discover a creature of which only appeared to select individuals (Black People). This creature had long hair, black eyes, skin like coagulated milk with Cayenne pepper mixed throughout, a horrible voice and harassed its victims relentlessly - The Karen. The Karen would show up any and everywhere. The supermarket, the clothing store, the park, they'll even walk straight up to your front door. Let's discuss ways we can identify them in public and if there are any ways to track their migration patterns.  Read while you're on the move Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    You Are What You Eat...... So What Are YOU?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 37:20


    TheLangstonJoules and Papermade talk about their diets through different stages of life.  You are what you eat. Health is Wealth, So Stack Your Coins!Read while you're on the move Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

    Hey Baby, Statistics Means Never Having to Say You're 100% Certain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 27:33


    We try to use statistics to:1) Make Predictions2) tracking population characteristics: Census Data3) Make inferences, Draw conclusions and/or causality4) Get a bag in FanDuelWe're just trying to make sense of the world. Listen up and we'll make it make sense together!Audible Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    The whole dang thang gon' Nucular!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 30:02


    I NEED MORE POWER! Don't we all?? The unquenchable thirst for the almighty Joule is second to none. There's a whole lot goin on behind that outlet. If you trace the circuit back far enough, what you'll find may be explosive!! Read while you're on the move Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Neva Eva Stop Learning!

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 33:34


    The rumors of our deaths have been greatly exaggerated.  Exploration can never cease. We missed y'all. Lets get to it. The Catch-up Episode.Read while you're on the move Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Hella Plain!

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 22:33


    It's 2021, weren't we all supposed to be in flying cars right now? Did the Jetsons get it all wrong? Let's find out, we may be closer to aerial mass commuting than you think. Read while you're on the move Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Enter the Matri..... I mean Metaverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 29:16


    A 30,000 feet view (jumping out of the plane Fortnite style) of the new Metaverse, its functions, features and applications. By the time we land, we'll be in a whole new world folks!Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our link, www.audibletrial.com/blackhypothesisSupport the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Is it worth the cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 13:10


    What is the true price of the disruption caused by the current pandemic? Economic, Social, Environmental implications abound! Opportunities are all around us. This may be the chance you needed. Just got to survive first.  Listen in on Wisdom Wasted with Papermade. Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible via our link, www.audibletrial.com/blackhypothesis.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    This Class is a Farce!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 29:00


    Never Ever EVERRRRRR stop thinking about things from a logical, objective standpoint! Using empirical methods to come to your conclusion. Don't let the academic machine churn you out into a process loving.............. **catches himself, realizes he/she is on a soap box and proceeds to step down**. Listen in for more discussion. Check out our free 30-day trial offer of Audible via the following link: www. audibletrial.com/blackhypothesisSupport the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Ahhhh! Desperate for Reality!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 11:25


    Did you see when homegirl/homeboy.......?Mind you, all along......He/She needs to get it together....Listen in as PaperMade talks of the allure of Reality TV shows and how they can be beneficial or detrimental to us.Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible using our link: www.audibletrial.com/blackhypothesis Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Discipline is the key, Young Grasshoppah!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 28:18


    Y'all good?!?! Staying on task?!? TheLangstonJoules and PaperMade hope so!  They want to WIN! They want YOU to WIN! But after that motivation is gone, what do we do? Listen in as they discuss.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Wah Gwan! Trending Tech Industries to Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 28:45


    Your favorite podcasters, TheLangstonJoules and PaperMade, are discussing new and trending fields in Tech.  COVID, a hot tech market and a record number of Americans quitting their jobs is proving to be a recipe for exciting new possibilities for STEM careers. If you're looking for a new way to provide value to the world, you don't want to miss this!!! Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    The Science Behind Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 29:21


    Hello BH fam! We're back from our semester break with a new episode. In this episode, Papermade and The Langston Joules dig deep into community building and the science behind it. Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Is Flubber Real? Dr. Burks explains it all!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 43:15


    In this episode, Louisiana native and HBCU educated Dr. Burks joins us to talk about his experience obtaining his Ph.D. in materials science & engineering, why Robin Williams' flubber will never be a thing, his background in polymer crystallization and polymorphism in Polyvinylidene Fluoride (what is that? we still kind of don't know...), and fun facts about cicadas! You definitely don't want to miss this fun convo! To learn more about him and the STEM college experience, visit his website at educatetheswag.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Tips to Make Life Easier!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 33:50


    Papermade and The Langston Joules give us some life hacks to make school and life work much more manageable. We got you covered from tips on how to quickly read a scientific papers to how to quickly cool down your hot beer! Check out this episode to learn more.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Akon City, Senegal: The Real Life Wakanda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 29:27


    This memorial weekend is the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre where Black Wall Street once stood. With the destruction of 35 blocks of the Greenwood district in Tulsa, tens of thousands of Black people were left homeless. Juxtaposed to this anniversary, we discuss what a real life Wakanda and Black-owned everythannngg could look like. Surprisingly, Akon gave us a blueprint to work off of. Listen to this episode and check your bank account 'cause will definitely want you book your trip to Akon City, Senegal!Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    The Science Behind Glow Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 35:39


    We [safely] outside now so it's only right to do a skincare beauty episode to get us right for a hot BH summer! In this episode, Papermade tells us all we need to know about SPF and The Langston Joules shares the inside tea on his skincare regime.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Interview with Derek - IT Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 41:32


    Derek, an IT professional, tells us about his education journey from Philadelphia public schools to his turning point at HBCU Lincoln University. He also gives some career tips and FYIs so you definitely don't want to miss this!Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Interview with our little STEM brothers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 29:36


    We're brothers! We're happy and we're singing and we're colored... Nah, cut and re-record... We're fresh off Easter break and we wanted to make this a family episode, so we brought out our little brothers to talk about majoring in a STEM field in college and post grad life. Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Fibroids and Black Women - How do we fix this?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 30:01


    It's Women's History Month so we wanted to create more awareness and dig deep into a health issue affecting Black women - fibroids! Our resident public health official Papermade breaks it all the way down for us and ask the age old question we all want to know -- "why isn't a Black woman's health ever an important issue?". Listen to Papermade's interview about emergency preparedness with NYU's School of Public Health! (https://publichealth.nyu.edu/podcast/iamgph/ep90-emergency-preparedness-noor-jamal-stephanie-parchment-cesar-figueroa)Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Blockchain explained in 30 minutes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 29:33


    Everyone's talking about Bitcoin, but what exactly is it? Today, the hosts of Black Hypothesis explain the concept of blockchain and why this technology is a solution to your everyday problems!Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Celebrating Black Engineering Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 34:57


    February 21-27 is Engineering Week, but it's also Black History Month. So we decided to remix it and celebrate Black Engineering Week! In this episode, we talk about the incredible feats of these 10 amazing Black engineers: Mary Jackson, Walt Braithwaite, Ursula Burns, William Hunter Dammond, Wanda M. Austin, Lewis Latimer, Jerry Lawson, Mark Dean, Kimberly Bryant, and Mae Carol Jemison.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    What's Love gotta do with Science?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 22:40


    The Langston Joules and Papermade are back with their Valentine's Day special. They take a deep dive into the science of love! If you want to learn about your love language, sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/blackhypothesis.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    2020: Return to Sender

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 34:54


    For our last episode of 2020, we're giving you all some helpful tips for your 2021 New Years Resolution planning! And don't forget to check out audibletrial.com/blackhypothesis to listen to any book and movie recommendations during this episode!Cheers to the end of 2020!Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Using Social Media While Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 39:31


    Inspired by NYT's article "Black LinkedIn Is Thriving. Does LinkedIn Have a Problem With That?", The Langston Joules and Papermade gives their hot takes on how social media can preserve or control Black culture and promote or destroy Black social movements. Sign up for your free trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis to listen to this week's book recommendations.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    Santa Better Have My Presents

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 37:05


    In this episode, The Langston Joules and Papermade pimp Santa's ride and design him a state of the art sleigh with a built in toilet and Amazon type of logistics. In addition to Santa, the hosts will also provide you all with the gift of STEM and share their favorite low-cost holiday recommendations to enjoy with you and your family. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis to listen to some classic holiday books!Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    It's Gettin' Hot in Here - Global Warming

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 42:22


    I am - gettin so hot, I wanna take [global warming seriously]. The Langston Joules and Papermade take a deep dive into the causes of global warming like greenhouse gases, industrial farming, and modernization; and the effects of global warming such as more health issues, dying coral reefs and... great Alaskan real estate.Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Audible at audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis to listen to book recommendations from this episode.Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    History of Voodoo & Science of Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 33:16


    The Langston Joules tells us the story of Clairvius Narcisse - the world's first documented zombie - and the history of Haitian Vodou. Papermade and Langston then discuss why prayer is so powerful and the science behind it.Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis to learn how to create a great horror story or learn more about the Haitian Revolution. Support the show (https://paypal.me/blackhypothesis?locale.x=en_US)

    The STEM in Human Ecology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 38:43


    In this week's episode, we explore the concept of human ecology and the ways to make the environment work for you!

    Women in IT with Simone Said So

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 38:59


    Simone Said So, an IT professional, sits down with The Langston Joules and Papermade to talk about her career in information technology (IT) and the skills you need to succeed!

    African Cars and Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 39:57


    Whether you're into Lamborghinis, Audis and Ferraris or Kias and Toyotas, Africa probably got a foreign for you, too. In this episode we dig deep into what goes into making a luxury car and why the Kenyan Mobius, Ghanaian Kantanka or the Ugandan Kiira are cars you need to start checking out. Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Audible to listen to this week's movie and book recommendations http://www.audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis .

    The Universe Runs on CP Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 36:11


    In this episode Papermade and The Langston Joules put on their journalism hats to debunk a popular Instagram meme about time running backwards in parallel universe. While this might be an old story, it's right on [CP] time.Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/BlackHypothesis to listen to Papermade's book recommendation River of Shadows.

    Science of Black (Afro) Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 38:47


    SEASON 3 PREMIERE! We may all know Erykah Badu's skit "Pick yo afro daddy, because it's flat on one side," but do we know the science behind WHY it's flat on one side? Excuse us ladies and gentleman as we discuss the science behind our kinks, curls, relaxers, beards, and why we don't want people touchin' it.

    We just talkin 'bout G-eology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 37:00


    Season 2 finale: We found a Black geologist y'all! Dr. J educates us on what a geologist does and why they're needed. For any scientist or Ph.D. student looking to sharpen their communication skills, please visit explainables.org/ Note: This episode was recorded a few weeks prior to this weekend. We will continue to celebrate Black lives, Black joy, Black culture, and Black contributions for "the Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness." Rest in paradise to all those who have lost their lives to racial injustices. We fight for you.

    QTS: Quarantine, Therapy and STEM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 26:44


    When we say "QTS", we now mean quarantine, therapy and STEM. The Langston Joules and Papermade sit down with special guest Tiffany to discuss therapy, her job, and the role of social sciences in the STEM world. The Langston Joules also found new friends - his Nike socks.

    Special Guest A.R. explains Environmental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 44:19


    Papermade and The Langston Joules discuss environmental health and public health careers with special guest A.R.Editor's note: trash transfer stations are in Northeast D.C. and not Northwest.

    Why is Public Transportation So Janky?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 51:55


    Papermade and The Langston Joules go in on public transportation and the industry's lack of technological advancement.

    Dr. G Explains COVID-19, Coronaviruses, Masks & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 84:39


    In this episode, Dr. G explains why the CDC advises against the use of mask for non-essential workers, coronaviruses and COVID-19, and what we can do to flatten the curve!

    Interview with Doctor Reginald G!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 65:07


    Ever wondered how your cold medicine got to the shelves of Walgreens, why the pharma industry still does animal testing, or the different professions doctors can work in? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this exciting interview with Doctor Reginald G!

    Is Automation Comin' for our Jobs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 40:50


    Is automation coming for our jobs or creating new ones? Can automation bring us closer to Papermade's ideal 4 day work week? Are Black people prepared for the future of work robots? Listen to this week's episode for the answers!

    Is there STEM in Farming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 49:43


    Papermade and The Langston Joules dive deep into the question of whether there's STEM in farming.

    Is Artificial Intelligence Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 42:24


    Papermade and Langston Joules discuss what is artificial intelligence, how machines actually learn and the pros & cons of this technology. Tuned in for an exciting episode!

    Black Maternal Mortality: Saving our moms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 38:42


    Papermade and The Langston Joules dive deeper into understanding the possible reasons behind Black women's high maternal mortality rate (Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die of pregnancy related causes than non-Hispanic white women) and discuss solutions to erase this huge racial disparity.NOTE: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

    Interview with Public Heath Professional Papermade, MPH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 55:48


    Papermade joins Nepherkiki and The Langston Joules to discuss her career in public health. We learn about the different careers and sub-fields within public health and the real reason why the CDC does not want us washin' our chicken.

    (Eu)melanin Poppin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 31:46


    We're back after a hiatus! What if someone (us) told you that your melanin ain't only poppin', but that it conducts electricity too? In this episode, we break down the types of melanin, why we have it and how it's used in space exploration.

    Nature VS Nurture: Why do Black Mama's Act Alike?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 30:07


    Do Black mamas act alike? If so, why? Based on the popularity of Black parenting memes on Instagram, we examine the possible scientific reasons that could answer these questions.1:00-9:30 Learn about the Black engineers involved in the NASA moon landing

    Crispr Technology & Black medical experimentation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 36:32


    Crispr technology (aka gene editing) gives scientists the ability to change people's DNA and can eliminate diseases and disorders that disproportionally affect Black lives. But with the medical community's disregard of human rights and Black bodies during clinical studies, i.e. the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, are we ready to enroll in yet another medical study?

    Economics of Slavery and the Cotton Gin: bad innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 36:14


    The slave economy made technological innovations such as the cotton gin a disaster for Africans living in the United States. In this episode we go in-depth about the slave economy and how the cotton gin helped accelerate and strengthen this institution. Episode beings at 8:10"A successful design should reflect its intention and purpose!"

    Interview with engineer The Langston Joules

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 29:30


    Nepherkiki interviews her co-host The Langston Joules about his educational background and the rewards and challenges of being a Black electrical engineer.Next episode July 22nd

    Afrofuturism: Reimagining our futures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 20:23


    The Langston Joules and Nepherkiki explore the concept of afrofuturism and how it's more relevant today than ever before. Subscribe and listen to our next episode July 8th

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