
Alicia Wilcox (forensic science)
01/21/21 • 47 min
Alicia Wilcox, who is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Thomas College. Alicia is a forensic scientist who both teaches at the college level and provides forensic science expertise in cases throughout the country.
Alicia has presented at the Maine Science Festival a few times, most notably setting up a crime scene investigation for festival goers.
A note about this episode: our conversation includes some details about a murder crime scene, different kinds of violent crimes including child abuse, and autopsies.It is very straightforward and may not be suitable for young kids.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; production support by Maranda Bouchard.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
Support provided by Maine Technology Institute.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
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Alicia Wilcox, who is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Thomas College. Alicia is a forensic scientist who both teaches at the college level and provides forensic science expertise in cases throughout the country.
Alicia has presented at the Maine Science Festival a few times, most notably setting up a crime scene investigation for festival goers.
A note about this episode: our conversation includes some details about a murder crime scene, different kinds of violent crimes including child abuse, and autopsies.It is very straightforward and may not be suitable for young kids.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; production support by Maranda Bouchard.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
Support provided by Maine Technology Institute.
Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
contact us: [email protected]
~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.
Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram
© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
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Angela Oechslie (computer science & informal eduation)
Angela Oechslie is the Program Director for Project>Login, a program of Educate Maine. Angela and I spoke about Project>Login - a statewide program focusing on IT and computer science.
Project>Login is a long-time partner of the Maine Science Festival, and they have been running the Maine Science Festival's Showcase Event Tech Night for years. I've known Angela for years, and was really happy to explore her work with Project>Login in our conversation.
Connect with Angela on LinkedIn.
Project Login website https://www.projectlogin.com/
Project Login podcast www.projectlogin.com/podcast
The link for teachers to apply for the Code.org Professional Learning Program: https://code.org/educate/professional-learning/middle-high.
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; production support by Maranda Bouchard.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
Support provided by Maine Technology Institute.
Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
contact us: [email protected]
~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.
Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram
© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
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Rafael Grossmann (medicine/health care & technology)
Rafael Grossmann is a surgeon who focuses on the convergence of technology & healthcare. Rafael uses mixed reality platforms to teach students, and has long been an advocate for using technology in health - with just one example being telehealth.
Rafael presented at the MSF Showcase Event 5 Minute Genius in 2019. You can see his video at the MSF YouTube channel.
Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn, via his website (https://www.rafaelgrossmann.com/), or on Twitter (@ZGJR)
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The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Science Festival. It was recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. Edited and produced by Kate Dickerson; production support by Maranda Bouchard.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
Support provided by Maine Technology Institute.
Find us online:
Website - Maine Science Festival
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram
contact us: [email protected]
~~~~~
The Maine Science Podcast is a production of the Maine Discovery Museum. It is recorded at Discovery Studios, at the Maine Discovery Museum, in Bangor, ME. The Maine Science Podcast is hosted and executive produced by Kate Dickerson; edited and produced by Scott Loiselle.
The Discover Maine theme was composed and performed by Nick Parker.
To support our work: https://www.mainediscoverymuseum.org/donate.
Find us online:
Maine Discovery Museum on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky
Maine Science Festival on social media: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Maine Science Podcast on social media: Facebook Instagram
© 2025 Maine Discovery Museum
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