The official podcast of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, featuring interviews with the people in and behind exhibits at the Western Hemisphere's largest science museum. Visit the Museum's website at www.msichicago.org.
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Author Seth Mnookin discusses his book "The Panic Virus," vaccine safety and the media's responsibility in relaying scientific news. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Kate McGroarty, who as MSI's first roommate recently spent 30 days living 24/7 at the Museum as the winner of "Month at the Museum." Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Karen Falk, Archives Director for The Jim Henson Company and curator of "Jim Henson's Fantastic World," now at MSI. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
MSI's Mindy Curtis and Keith Hand talk about attending the shuttle Atlantis launch. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
S. Jay Olshansky on biodemography and the limits of human longevity. Learn more about Dr. Olshansky at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with Howie Bluestein, stormchaser and meteorology professor, about the science of tornados. Learn more about Professor Bluestein at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with Nicholas Epley, professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago, about our intuition and decision making. Learn more about Dr. Epley at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with John Grunsfeld, NASA astronaut, about his recent mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn more about Dr. Grunsfeld at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with Ryan Genz and Francesca Rosella, interactive fashion designers and founders of CuteCircuit. First in a series of episodes about our "Fast Forward" exhibit. Learn more about "Fast Forward" at the Museum's website: www.msichicago.org.
Meet the architect of "Chicago's greenest home" in our interview with Michelle Kaufmann. Learn more about "Smart Home: Green + Wired" at www.msichicago.org.
Go behind-the-scenes in interviews with the nation’s preeminent glass blowers, artisans and restorers. Learn more about the Museum at www.msichicago.org.
Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on the role of education in developing the U.S. science and energy workforce. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, who discusses "energy security" and its potential for the U.S. economy. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
Interview with Eddie Newquist of Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, developer of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition." Learn more about "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at www.msichicago.org/harrypotter.