FLASHCARDS: So...Mistakes Happen

02/21/25 • 5 min

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

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

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, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com !

To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

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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Math, Civil Rights, and the Legacy of Bob Moses

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 you are interested in reading more about Bob Moses, as well as the history of math and science, please visit me on my blog at www.MathScienceHistory.com !

Links and resources:

The Algebra Project Bob Moses Biography

To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

Thank you for listening! Until next week, carpe diem!

Gabrielle

MUSIC:

Gift of the Stars is by Lloyd Rodgers and is public domain. www.LloydRodgers.com Delta and Mississippi Tyranny is by Gabrielle Birchak. Vocals by Anthony Williams. Music is copyrighted (2025) and not for public use.