On Saturday 4/4, SoCal Science Hikes will be leading a hike to Sturtevant Falls. Here are a few of the topics we'll be learning about: - Natural history of Chantry Flats and Big Santa Anita Canyon - Easter traditions and their foundation in natural science - Oakwoodlands and chaparral - Wildflower and other plant identification … Continue reading SoCal Science Hikes: Easter weekend hike to Sturtevant Falls
SoCal Science Hikes: Basic Navigation Skills Workshop
On Saturday 3/28, SoCal Science Hikes is hosting a Basic Navigation Skills workshop in Long Beach. Topics we'll be covering are: Topics will include, but are not limited to: - General navigation philosophy - History of navigation - How to read a topographic map - The math of topographic maps - How to use a … Continue reading SoCal Science Hikes: Basic Navigation Skills Workshop
Episode 39. Mistletoe: The Plant and the Meme
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 39. Mistletoe - The Plant and the Meme Discussion of the biology and botany of mistletoe, and where the tradition of kissing under it comes from. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "Void to the World" by Alexander Nakarada from Pixabay.com Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/27/shownotes-ep39/ Support The … Continue reading Episode 39. Mistletoe: The Plant and the Meme
Episode 39 – Shownotes and Transcript
OPENING Welcome to Episode 39 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on December 27, 2026. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Here's another episode based on the research I did … Continue reading Episode 39 – Shownotes and Transcript
Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean? Discussion of what creates the seasons, how we define them, and are the real in the first place. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "The Metal" by Ivan Selivanov from Pixabay Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/12/12/shownotes-ep38/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/codycolborn … Continue reading Episode 38. What Do Seasons Even Mean?
Episode 38 – Shownotes & Transcript
OPENING Welcome to Episode 37 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on December 12, 2025. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Let's start with a bit of news about the … Continue reading Episode 38 – Shownotes & Transcript
Episode 37. Volunteering in STEM
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 37. Volunteering in STEM Discussion of the volunteer activities in STEM I participated in this year. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music: "Iron Cathedral" by Jyproject from Pixabay Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/19/shownotes-ep37/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/codycolborn https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For additional information visit https://thestemsessions.com or email thestemsessions@gmail.com
Episode 37 – Shownotes and Transcript
OPENING Welcome to Episode 37 of The STEM Sessions Podcast, published on November 17, 2025. This is the podcast that says it's OK to do your own research on STEM topics even if you don't have any fancy credentials. I am your host, Cody Colborn. INTRODUCTION Had to fill out my annual accomplishments at work … Continue reading Episode 37 – Shownotes and Transcript
Socal Science Hike: Redwoods of Carbon Canyon Park
RSVP at our Meetup page Carbon Canyon Regional Park is home to a grove of coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) established in the 70s. We'll hike the nature trail to the redwoods, passing through good birding habitat and native plant communities. Shade is limited so we're starting early. Here are a few of the topics we'll … Continue reading Socal Science Hike: Redwoods of Carbon Canyon Park
Epsiode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science
The STEM Sessions Podcast Episode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science Lighthearted discussion of the drama in the science based fitness movement. This episode was researched, written, and produced by Cody Colborn Music "Gearhead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shownotes: https://thestemsessions.com/2025/11/02/shownotes-ep36/ Support The STEM Sessions Podcast - https://paypal.me/thestemsessions For … Continue reading Epsiode 36. Pumping Iron, For Science