Science /tags/science Science en-US Copyright © 2024 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:55 GMT NASA mission that seeks to put an artificial star in space is named after Metro East scientist /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-22/nasa-mission-artificial-star-space-metro-east-scientist Arlo Landolt was born and raised in Madison County, Illinois. He attended a one-room country schoolhouse where eight grades were taught by one teacher. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:31:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-01-22/nasa-mission-artificial-star-space-metro-east-scientist Alex Heuer Opera Theatre of St. Louis dramatizes Galileo’s high-stakes conflict with the Church /arts/2024-06-14/opera-theatre-of-st-louis-dramatizes-galileos-high-stakes-conflict-with-the-church Opera Theatre of St. Louis is producing a Philip Glass opera for only the second time. ‘‘Galileo Galilei” tells the story of the legendary astronomer’s pursuit of scientific fact and the resulting conflict with the Roman Catholic Church. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-06-14/opera-theatre-of-st-louis-dramatizes-galileos-high-stakes-conflict-with-the-church Jeremy D. Goodwin St. Louis area students take 4th in national rocket competition /education/2024-05-13/st-louis-area-students-hope-to-have-a-blast-at-national-rocket-competition The team from Festus High School was one of three teams from the St. Louis area to compete in the American Rocketry Challenge. Tue, 21 May 2024 20:19:00 GMT /education/2024-05-13/st-louis-area-students-hope-to-have-a-blast-at-national-rocket-competition Rachel Lippmann Open call: St. Louis Story Collider seeks your real-life stories about science /2024-04-25/open-call-st-louis-story-collider-seeks-your-real-life-stories-about-science Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:15:15 GMT /2024-04-25/open-call-st-louis-story-collider-seeks-your-real-life-stories-about-science Fontella Bradford Missouri S&T is taking science education on the road in the STEM Mobile /education/2023-05-04/missouri-s-t-is-taking-its-kids-science-education-on-the-road-in-the-stem-mobile The school purchased a vehicle it calls the STEM Mobile that will take portable experiments and other hands-on science opportunities to younger students. Thu, 04 May 2023 20:21:05 GMT /education/2023-05-04/missouri-s-t-is-taking-its-kids-science-education-on-the-road-in-the-stem-mobile Jonathan Ahl ‘Digging Up Dessa’ encourages girls to follow their science dreams /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-10-13/digging-up-dessa-encourages-girls-to-follow-their-science-dreams Metro Theater Company’s latest play is aimed at young girls interested in math and science. Director Julia Flood delves into what it took to put on the theater’s first in-person show since the pandemic began. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:42:57 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-10-13/digging-up-dessa-encourages-girls-to-follow-their-science-dreams Lara Hamdan In ‘Brainscapes,’ Rebecca Schwarzlose Explores The ‘Mind-Bending’ Maps That Shape Our Perceptions /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-03/in-brainscapes-rebecca-schwarzlose-explores-the-mind-bending-maps-that-shape-our-perceptions In her book "Brainscapes," a Washington University neuroscientist explains how the maps in our brains help us make sense of the world. She discusses it on "St. Louis on the Air." Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:25:03 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-03/in-brainscapes-rebecca-schwarzlose-explores-the-mind-bending-maps-that-shape-our-perceptions Sarah Fenske How BioSTL’s Science Coach Program Turns Teens Into Scientists /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-08-04/how-biostls-science-coach-program-turns-teens-into-scientists Science Coach Executive Director Jill Malcom delves into what the program has to offer science teachers and sixth through 12th graders in St. Louis and across the country. Elijah Jones shares how he went from doing experiments in his front yard to getting a full-ride scholarship to study chemistry. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:45:02 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-08-04/how-biostls-science-coach-program-turns-teens-into-scientists Lara Hamdan Space Experiment Lost; Lindbergh High Schoolers Wait For Next Year /2021-06-24/space-experiment-lost-lindbergh-high-schoolers-wait-for-next-year An orbit-bound experiment by two Lindbergh High School students is delayed at least another year after it was lost by a package delivery company. Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:14:35 GMT /2021-06-24/space-experiment-lost-lindbergh-high-schoolers-wait-for-next-year Wayne Pratt St. Louis Symphony Class Bridges Music And Science For Children And Families /arts/2021-02-02/st-louis-symphony-class-bridges-music-and-science-for-children-and-families The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra plans to teach children about the science behind music in online lessons this month. SoundLab organizers said they hope the session gets more children interested in science and art. Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:12:47 GMT /arts/2021-02-02/st-louis-symphony-class-bridges-music-and-science-for-children-and-families Chad Davis