AMSEcast

05:52

AMSEcast with Jason Hatfield at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/10/05

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Jason Hatfield.

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06:57

AMSEcast with Deniece Thomas at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/10/03

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Deniece Thomas.

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04:23

AMSEcast with Chuck Hope at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/10/02

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Chuck Hope.

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31:47

Discussing Dinner With King Tut: AMSEcast with Sam Kean

AMSEcast ·

2026/09/30

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and Oak Ridge Discovery Foundation executive director Alan Lowe sits down with author Sam Kean to discuss his Dinner With King Tut, a literary recreation of the sounds, tastes, smells, and other senses of history's most rich historical locations through an especially exciting first-person lens.

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05:10

AMSEcast with Chuck Fleischmann at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/09/29

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Chuck Fleischmann.

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08:49

AMSEcast with Brandon Williams at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/09/28

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Brandon Williams.

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08:30

AMSEcast with Ben Jordan at NOW 2026

AMSEcast ·

2026/09/25

AMSEcast host and ORDF Executive Director Alan Lowe interviews notable figures in the science world at the ETEC NOW conference in Knoxville, TN! Learn about what exciting things are coming in the world of science, engineering, and industry! This episode features Ben Jordan.

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50:20

How Chemistry Shapes Us and Our World: AMSEcast with...

AMSEcast ·

2026/08/12

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and executive director of the American Museum of Science and Energy Alan Lowe sits with Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu to discuss her new book "Chain Reaction" and how it involves every single one of us, even you! Get a fascinating glimpse at her life leading up to what has become a fruitful career of research, science, and passion on this week's episode of AMSEcast.

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46:51

The Story Of Rapa Nui: AMSEcast with Mike Pitts

AMSEcast ·

2026/07/29

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe sits down with Mike Pitts to discuss the history of Rapa Nui, commonly referred to as Easter Island. Although not everything can be discerned about the story of this complex and history-rich island, much of the picture can be painted!

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49:17

How Life Works: AMSEcast with Philip Ball

AMSEcast ·

2026/07/15

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe discusses the science of life with Philip Ball, taking an in-depth dive into Ball's newest book, How Life Works: A User's Guide to the New Biology.

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25:13

The History of Trademark: AMSEcast with Jason Clark

AMSEcast ·

2026/07/02

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe sits down with Jason Clark of the USPTO to discuss the history and the relevance of trademarks, patents, and copyrights for inventions in America to celebrate America's big 250th birthday!

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24:04

Discussing The Warhead: AMSEcast with Jeffrey Stern

AMSEcast ·

2026/06/17

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy Executive Director Alan Lowe sits down with award-winning journalist Jeffrey Stern to discuss his widely successful book, "The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern Warfare."

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01:03:05

Creating The Nuclear Navy: AMSEcast with Paul Cantonwine

AMSEcast ·

2026/06/03

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and American Museum of Science and Energy executive director Alan Lowe sits to chat with Paul Cantonwine, author of "The Never-Ending Challenge of Engineering: Admiral H.G. Rickover in His Own Words" to discuss the creation of the nuclear navy through the eyes of H.G. Rickover, and what his mentality might be like in today's ever-changing world.

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54:55

The Science of Presidency: AMSEcast with Andrew Busch

AMSEcast ·

2026/05/20

On this episode of AMSEcast, host and AMSE executive director Alan Lowe discusses the science of a presidency with Andrew Busch, the associate director and professor at the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The episode goes in depth to analyze the behaviors of not only the American political system, but also its presidents, and how they have operated throughout different political climates and times in history.

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27:03

The Nuclear Navy: AMSEcast with Lawrence Townsend

AMSEcast ·

2026/05/06

On this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe sat down with Lawrence Townsend to discuss the past, present, and future of America's nuclear navy, including what our advancements in technology throughout the country might mean going forward.

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28:00

Less Weapons, More Energy: AMSEcast With Charles...

AMSEcast ·

2026/04/22

On this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe welcomes Charles Oppenheimer, entrepreneur and grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, for a wide-ranging conversation on nuclear energy, global security, and the legacy of one of the 20th century's most influential scientists. Oppenheimer discusses the mission of the Oppenheimer Project, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing his grandfather's values through increased international cooperation on nuclear technology. He explains the organization's dual focus:

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37:11

AMSEcast Geoff deBeauclair

AMSEcast ·

2026/04/08

AMSEcast launches a new series exploring America's nuclear navy and Oak Ridge's vital role in its history and future. From helping shape the legacy of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover to supplying nuclear fuel for today's fleet, Oak Ridge has long stood at the center of U.S. naval nuclear power. As the American Museum of Science and Energy prepares a new exhibit at the Wilcox K-25 Interpretive Center, this episode sets the stage. Our inaugural guest, Geoffrey deBeauclair, is a graduate of the United States

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24:15

AMSEcast with guest Michelle Shocklee

AMSEcast ·

2026/03/26

Author Michelle Shocklee discusses her novel The Women of Oak Ridge and the personal, historical, and emotional paths that led her to the story of the Secret City during the Manhattan Project. Growing up near Los Alamos and coming from a World War II family shaped her long-standing connection to the era, but a chance encounter with a reader ultimately sparked her discovery of Oak Ridge. Shocklee describes her deep research process, drawing on oral histories, archival photographs, museum resources,

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22:12

The Secrets of Gravity: AMSEcast with James Riordon

AMSEcast ·

2026/03/11

In this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe welcomes back science journalist and NASA senior science writer James Riordon to discuss his new book Crush: Close Encounters With Gravity. Riordon explores the fascinating science of gravity, from Isaac Newton's groundbreaking laws to Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory of general relativity. The conversation dives into how gravity shapes everything from the structure of Earth to the behavior of black holes and gravitational waves. Riordon also

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12:49

AMSEcast with guest Dr. Sam Schrell

AMSEcast ·

2026/03/05

In this episode of AMSECast, Dr. Samantha Schrell explores the fascinating and often mysterious world of actinides—rare, radioactive elements with powerful applications in medicine, energy, space exploration, and national security. She explains what makes actinides unique, why they are difficult to study, and how elements like californium play a critical role in starting nuclear reactors and powering space missions. Dr. Schrell also discusses Oak Ridge National Laboratory's long-standing leadership

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