Podcast appearances and mentions of frank graff

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North Carolina Science Now is a statewide public television series that also is multimedia. It explains scientific discoveries, research, and principles using ordinary language that is understandable. Not only are the stories long-form news features on UNC-TV but they truly are multimedia. Frank Graff, a veteran of more than two decades of local television news in at least seven different cities, in 2012 turned his sole focus to explaining science in a factual but interesting and entertaining way. He acts as reporter and producer. In addition to the television piece, http://science.unctv.org/content/ provides a blog about the stories, additional reference materials, and sometimes animations. Graff also has teamed with an experienced educational professional and, together, they also produce model curricula that can be used by teachers to teach a 15 minute unit on the subject contained in each story. North Carolina is a very diverse state scientifically with mountains in the west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east coast. Nestled between the coast and the mountains are the University of North Carolina, Duke and many other major research universities. There also is the famous Research Triangle with cutting-edge scientific discoveries. Graff combs the research of scholars, individuals, government and the private sector to find fascinating stories that will resonate with the average viewer of public television. “We try to provide a variety of stories from different geographical regions across this large state,” Graff says. In addition to North Carolina Science Now, Graff and his associates have developed a second 30 minute show called Sci Tech Now North Carolina. It combines shorter stories together with science reporting from other public broadcasting outlets from around the country. There is an increasing appetite of people to learn about and understand scientific discoveries that are in our midst, according to Graff. People want to know what is being discovered and how things work. Graff spends full-time researching and finding topics that he thinks will be interesting to the average viewer and then travels on location to do key interviews and to film anything visual about the discovery. The public feedback about the shows and the topics has been overwhelmingly positive, Graff notes. He plans to continue the shows and perhaps even expand the current offerings.

Jeff Smith rides along with an air ambulance crew. Frank Graff learns how the EPA is monitoring our air to keep us healthy. Erica Starke-Knight meets a family with a long history of traditional boatbuilding. And John Litschke takes us to a family farm that draws on its heritage while working toward a more sustainable future.

Construction has started for a 34 square mile wind farm, the first in the state. Frank Graff catches up with project manager Craig Poff, of Iberdrola Renewables, to talk about wind power & alternative energy options for North Carolina.

Construction has started for a 34 square mile wind farm, the first in the state. Frank Graff catches up with project manager Craig Poff, of Iberdrola Renewables, to talk about wind power & alternative energy options for North Carolina.

Frank Graff checks in with researchers at Duke who are creating self-healing muscles, learns how special software can test new medicines, finds out about new ways to help us all eat our fruits & veggies, & learns why the soybean is considered the miracle crop.

From a new way to protect hemlock trees, to how acorns gauge the health of the forest, to preserving the history of NC's plants, to tracking the nighttime movements of wildlife, Frank Graff takes science out of the lab & into the field to see what researchers are learning as they study the natural world.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of North Carolina Now, we look back at the history of the show, our reporters share some of their favorite things about the show, & we talk with NC Now's original hosts John Bason & Audrey Kates-Bailey.

From a study of the life-cycle of box turtles, to tracking the red drum fish, to combating the invasive lionfish, Frank Graff looks back at the science of marine life in our state.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

From a study of the life-cycle of box turtles, to tracking the red drum fish, to combating the invasive lionfish, Frank Graff looks back at the science of marine life in our state.

From a study of the life-cycle of box turtles, to tracking the red drum fish, to combating the invasive lionfish, Frank Graff looks back at the science of marine life in our state.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

CompostNow is a Raleigh-based company that converts compostable waste and food scraps into nutrient rich soil. The company's process involves a full service doorstep compost shuttle that picks up customer's compost weekly and delivers it back as dirt. Frank Graff brings us the story.

CompostNow is a Raleigh-based company that converts compostable waste and food scraps into nutrient rich soil. The company's process involves a full service doorstep compost shuttle that picks up customer's compost weekly and delivers it back as dirt. Frank Graff brings us the story.

Frank Graff heads to Western Carolina University to introduce us to "Sim-Man," a rather human-like mannequin who teaches students how to respond to real life medical situations. "Sim-Man" is part of the university's new $46 million state of the art teaching labs located in the Health and Human Science Building.

Frank Graff heads to Western Carolina University to introduce us to "Sim-Man," a rather human-like mannequin who teaches students how to respond to real life medical situations. "Sim-Man" is part of the university's new $46 million state of the art teaching labs located in the Health and Human Science Building.

Frank Graff treks to the town of Hoffman, about 15 miles south of Pinehurst, to observe state wildlife officials deliberately burn forestland. The efforts are part of controlled burns not to destroy the land but to promote growth.

Frank Graff treks to the town of Hoffman, about 15 miles south of Pinehurst, to observe state wildlife officials deliberately burn forestland. The efforts are part of controlled burns not to destroy the land but to promote growth.

A special therapy is helping North Carolina soldiers heal from injuries sustained from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The medical prescription doesn't necessarily involve pills…but a fishing pole. Frank Graff reports.

A special therapy is helping North Carolina soldiers heal from injuries sustained from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The medical prescription doesn't necessarily involve pills…but a fishing pole. Frank Graff reports.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Southwestern Community College. Frank Graff hits the slopes at Wolf Ridge Resort to see how mild weather impacts the ski industry. And Sen. Kay Hagan & Sen. Richard Burr joined the conversation on manufacturing at this year's Emerging Issues Forum.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Southwestern Community College. Frank Graff hits the slopes at Wolf Ridge Resort to see how mild weather impacts the ski industry. And Sen. Kay Hagan & Sen. Richard Burr joined the conversation on manufacturing at this year's Emerging Issues Forum.

Frank Graff learns how wildlife officials use controlled burns not to destroy forest land, but to promote future growth. Jeff Smith looks at how Pinehurst grew from a resort town to a golf mecca. And Cultural Resources Secretary Susan Kluttz talks about all the great things to do & see in NC.

Kelley McHenry profiles a farm helping horses get a second chance at life. Frank Graff visits one of NC 's leading "green energy" companies - O2 Energies. And Shannon Vickery talks with James Zhang, the Dean of the Kimmel School of Construction Mgt & Technology at WCU.

Frank Graff visits a special therapy program helping wounded NC soldiers heal. Stephanie Bourland tours a Guilford County plant whose products help people worldwide to get in shape. And Shannon Vickery talks with the Dean of WCU's College of Business.