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Math! Science! History!

Gabrielle Birchak

Why do some scientific breakthroughs look different up close than they do in our textbooks? How did math quietly shape the modern world? Math! Science! History! explores the human side of discovery, including the rivalries, the failed attempts, the bold ideas, and the marginalized voices behind the equations and experiments that changed science, technology, and everyday life. Hosted by Gabrielle Birchak, who holds degrees in mathematics and journalism, the show connects codebreaking, astronomy,

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10:13

FLASHCARDS: Lillian Baumbach Jacobs: America’s First...

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/03/14

🔎 Episode Overview In this Flashcards episode of Math! Science! History!, we celebrate the life and legacy of Lillian Baumbach Jacobs, the first female master plumber in the U.S. Just in time for next week’s Fix a Leak Week, we explore how Lillian defied societal norms, mastered a trade dominated by men, and became an unexpected icon, even receiving fan mail from soldiers during the Korean War. From her early days learning plumbing alongside her father to becoming the head of Baumbach Plumbers,

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23:56

Transgender Pioneers: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/03/11

🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math! Science! History!, we celebrate Women's History Month by highlighting two remarkable transgender figures in STEM: Dr. James Barry and Angela Clayton. Dr. Barry, a pioneering 19th-century surgeon, challenged societal norms to advance medical science and improve healthcare. Angela Clayton, a nuclear physicist, broke barriers in radiation safety and transgender advocacy. Their lives exemplify courage, innovation, and the pursuit of truth in both science and

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10:25

FLASHCARDS! Women in Leadership

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2025/03/07

🔎 Episode Overview In this special Women’s History Month episode of Math! Science! History! Flashcards, we explore the significance of women in leadership and why recognizing their contributions is more important than ever. We dive into the historic 1893 Congress of Women at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where brilliant women like Ellen Swallow Richards, Mary Putnam Jacobi, and Christine Ladd-Franklin made their mark in science, medicine, and mathematics. Their pioneering work

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21:36

Tessellations & Tenacity: Marjorie Rice’s Story

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2025/03/04

🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore the incredible journey of Marjorie Rice—a homemaker who defied expectations and made a lasting impact on the world of mathematics. With nothing more than curiosity, determination, and a pencil, she discovered new classes of pentagonal tilings that had eluded professional mathematicians for decades. We’ll dive into her early life, the moment that sparked her fascination with tessellations, and the innovative methods she used

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05:44

FLASHCARDS: The Rule of 72 Explained: How Fast Will...

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/28

🔎 Episode Overview In this Flashcard Friday episode of Math! Science! History!, we’re diving into a simple yet powerful math trick: The Rule of 72. Have you ever wondered how long it takes for your investment to double? Or how quickly inflation can cut your purchasing power in half? The Rule of 72 offers a quick mental shortcut to estimate these changes without needing a calculator. Join host Gabrielle Birchak as she breaks down the math behind this rule, explains why it works, and explores

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18:23

Math, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Bob Moses

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/25

In this episode of Math! Science! History! we explore the life and legacy of Bob Moses, a pioneering activist and math educator. Discover how Moses used mathematics as a tool for social justice, empowering underserved communities with the freedom to learn and create change. We will delve into his work with the algebra project, his impact on civil rights, and how his unique approach to teaching math has influenced generations. Tune in for a deeper look at the role of education in shaping history. If

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05:25

FLASHCARDS: So...Mistakes Happen

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/21

It's Flashcard Friday! Have you ever made a mistake, and then realized it was the best mistake you've ever made?! Today's Flashcard is about a vacation, a petri dish and a mistake. For the transcripts, come visit us at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com

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REPOST: Dr. Roger Arliner Young

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/18

It's Black History Month! This week is a repost from season one about Dr. Roger Arliner Young. She was America's first black, female zoologist to get her doctorate. This month I'll be honoring the black, noble goddesses in STEM who inspire, motivate, and forge paths for those who have been marginalized. She is, no doubt, one of my favorite sheroes who succeeded despite our structural racism and antiquated gender bias. If you are interested in reading more about the history of math and science,

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05:25

FLASHCARDS: Chunk It!

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/14

It's Flashcard Friday! Have you ever been stuck trying to memorize a phone number, and address, or something even longer like your credit card? Try chunking it out. The tips are all in the podcast! Visit us at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com

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27:19

Happy Black History Month Canada!

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/11

It's February and in Canada, Germany and the United States it's Black History Month! Today's episode celebrates three prominent Black Canadian scientists whose contributions to science made significant impacts not only in Canada, but around the world; they are William Allen Jones, Anderson Ruffin Abbott, and Sophia Bethena Jones. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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08:43

FLASHCARDS: Claude Mydorge

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/02/07

You may have never heard of Claude Mydorge, but in the seventeenth century he made a difference in the world of science. Sometimes even the smallest contributions to knowledge can have a lasting impact! Visit us at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And while you're there, please feel free to buy us a cup of coffee! Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem! Gabrielle Music is public domain. Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers. www.LloydRodgers.com

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11:57

REPOST: Dr. Charles Drew's Blood Mobiles

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2025/02/04

This is a repost about Dr. Charles Drew from spring of 2020, and it is still timely, especially today. Even after Dr. Drew’s passing, his name lived on. His home was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The United States Postal Service honored him, schools have been named after him, and a United States Navy ship has been named after him. Also, in 2002, he was listed as one of the 100 greatest African Americans. The details are all in the podcast! Visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com ! And

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21:53

Fibonacci and His Lovin' Lagomorphs

Math! Science! History! ·

2025/01/28

Rabbits are known for their breeding expertise. And the mathematician Fibonacci utilized that knowledge to create a thought experiment that led to a sequence of numbers that we refer to as the Fibonacci Sequence. This sequence can also be drawn into a curve that we see in nature and within our DNA. Yes, we are all mathematically connected! To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon,

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Episode 87 - REPOST Happy Earth Day

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2025/01/15

Due to the L.A. fires, I am reposting an older podcast about the history of Earth Day. It is sad to note that in my intro, you will hear alarming sirens in the background, which juxtaposes the beautiful sound of the birds chirping in the reposted podcast I recorded five years ago. If you want to donate to help those affected by the L.A. fires, I have several links on my Website at www.MathScienceHistory.com. Thank you so much for your contribution and help! To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her

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18:19

Episode 83 - Spooky Science

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2024/10/22

This Halloween season at Math! Science! History!, we continue with the spookiness and I share with you my own ghost story! Was it what I thought I saw? Was it real? Or was it science playing tricks on me? Because science can often debunk what we think we see! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers and has no Copyright and

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Episode 82 - Ancient Spookiness

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2024/10/08

It's Halloween season! Our obsession with spooky stories goes back over 2,000 years! Today's podcast tells of an ancient haunting, as well as some recent ones! And, you will hear about some scientists who honor the paranormal. It's going to get spooooooky!! To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by Lloyd Rodgers and has no Copyright and no

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21:15

Episode 81 - The Frictionless History of Tribology

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2024/09/24

The term Tribology was presented in a landmark report by the brilliant engineer Peter Jost in 1966. The primary components of tribology include friction, wear, and lubrication. Since the Jost Report, this field study has altered the trajectory of engineering in spaceflight, aerospace, healthcare and green energy. To read the podcast's transcripts, visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. You can buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon at https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe

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Episode 80 - Euphemia Lofton Haynes

Math! Science! History! ·

2024/09/10

In 1943, Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Her work in math was as profound as her commitment to education and civil rights. She worked tirelessly to ensure that every child, regardless of race, had the opportunity to learn and thrive. To read the podcast's transcripts, please visit me at www.MathScienceHistory.com. To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h Until next time, carpe diem! All music by

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Math! Science! History! Trailer

Math! Science! History! ·

2019/09/16

Welcome to Math! Science! History!, the podcast where the curious past meets the curious mind! I’m Gabrielle Birchak, an independent researcher, storyteller, and lifelong explorer of how math and science ideas take shape. In this show, I uncover the brilliant, bizarre, and often overlooked stories behind the development of math and science, from ancient Mesopotamian counting tablets to the strange twists of 20th-century particle physics. Each episode brings history alive, connecting forgotten

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