Computer Talk with Norm Morin
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Norm reports on the latest in computer technology and how to avoid gigaglitches!
Podcasts for the 'Science & Technology' Category
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Weather Watch
Friday, August 15th, 2008Been getting the feeling we’re not in Kansas any more? Meteorologist and UMass Lowell alumnus Rich Hamel discusses the apparent increase in extreme weather…and why he’s been out chasing tornadoes.
Sunrise Stargazer
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Dr. Ed DeLuca of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory reports on unprecedented observations of a solar storm using the Hinode solar space observatory.
Computer Talk with Norm Morin
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Norm explains the latest in computer technology and answers our non-techie computer questions.
Sunrise Stargazer
Friday, July 11th, 2008Dr. Thomas Dame, a radio astronomer with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, specializes in unraveling the structure of our galaxy. He tells us about his work and the discovery of a new “spiral arm” on the far, far side of the Milky Way.
Interview with Ed Camplese and Caroline Ahdab
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Ed Camplese and Caroline Ahdab of the Billerica Watchers Group tell us why they’re concerned with the prospect of a proposed 348 megawatt power plant in Billerica.
Interview with David McDonald
Thursday, July 10th, 2008Summer camping on the Moon? Not quite yet, but David McDonald tells us about the space adventures awaiting young people at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium’s summer camp programs.
Interview with Joseph Fitzpatrick
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Joseph Fitzpatrick, president and CEO of DG Clean Power, LLC, tells us about his company’s proposal to build a 348-megawatt power plant in Billerica.
Interview with Kirk Larsen
Friday, June 27th, 2008
George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs Prof. Kirk Larsen examines North Korea’s “nuclear declaration” and what it means for relations with South Korea and with the U.S.
Interview with David Gray and Barbara Macaulay
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
UMassOnline CEO David Gray and CAO Barbara Macaulay tell us about plans for the future of online learning at the University of Massachusetts.
Interview with Eleanor Pye
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Eleanor Pye is the Lowell Telecommunications Corporation’s new executive director. She tells us where she’s been and where she’d like to take LTC.
Sunrise Web Pick
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Christine goes back “home” via the digital highway and asks, “Where did you grow up?”
Interview with Holly Yanco
Monday, June 23rd, 2008
UMass Lowell Prof. Holly Yanco tells us about Microsoft’s funding of her robotics project.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Dr. Purnima Sangal and Walter Szuksta, clinical manager of the operating room at Lowell General Hospital, explain all about robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System.
Computer Talk
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Norm Morin talks hard drives and gigabytes and all things PC.
Interview with Joel Tickner
Monday, June 16th, 2008
UML Prof. Joel Tickner reports on his visit to Israel and his talk before the Knesset on safer chemicals and precautionary approaches to science and policy.
Interview with Carolyn Petrosino and Ken Lavallee
Friday, June 13th, 2008
Bridgewater State College Prof. Carolyn Petrosino and Lowell Police Superintendent Ken Lavallee discuss research on hate crimes.
That Was Then, This is Now
Thursday, June 12th, 2008
by Jack Neary
Jack remembers the hardship it was to watch TV and make phone calls.
Weather Watch
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Scott Kaplan, meteorologist for Hometown Forecast Services in Nashua and UML alum, is in today’s “hot seat” as he explains this early, blistering heat wave.
Interview with Karen Devereaux-Melillo and Lisa Abdallah
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
UML Prof. Karen Devereaux-Melillo, chair of the Department of Nursing, and Prof. Lisa Abdallah discuss the state of the nursing shortage, the “Bring Diversity to Nursing” program, and infusing gerontological nursing knowledge into degree programs.