Each episode of Distillations podcast takes a deep-dive into a moment of science-related history in order to shed light on the present.
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Episode 8: Chemistry in the Classroom
Today’s show takes a look at how scientists and educators are reinventing American science education. We chat with Tom Tritton, former president of Haverford College and CHF’s new president and CEO, about how to introduce liberal arts students to science—and just as importantly, vice versa.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:23 Interview with Tom Tritton
04:45 Element of the Week: Hydrogen
07:22 Chemistry in Second Life
11:02 Quote: John Mason Brown
11:15 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Audra Wolfe for researching this show. Additional credits available at distillations.org.