Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, on the role of education in developing the U.S. science and energy workforce. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
5 September 2026, 3:28 pm
11 minutes 47 seconds
#005: Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D. (Part 1 of 2)
Interview with Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, who discusses "energy security" and its potential for the U.S. economy. Learn more about Dr. Jackson at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
5 September 2026, 3:28 pm
9 minutes 55 seconds
#004: Harry Potter™: The Exhibition - Eddie Newquist
Interview with Eddie Newquist of Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, developer of "Harry Potter: The Exhibition." Learn more about "Harry Potter: The Exhibition" at www.msichicago.org/harrypotter.
5 September 2026, 3:28 pm
12 minutes 32 seconds
#014: Seth Mnookin
Author Seth Mnookin discusses his book "The Panic Virus," vaccine safety and the media's responsibility in relaying scientific news. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
18 April 2011, 3:00 pm
26 minutes
#013: Month at the Museum: Kate McGroarty
Kate McGroarty, who as MSI's first roommate recently spent 30 days living 24/7 at the Museum as the winner of "Month at the Museum." Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
25 November 2010, 12:00 am
14 minutes 15 seconds
#012: Jim Henson's Fantastic World - Karen Falk
Karen Falk, Archives Director for The Jim Henson Company and curator of "Jim Henson's Fantastic World," now at MSI. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
8 October 2010, 10:00 pm
11 minutes 28 seconds
#011: MSI's Mindy Curtis and Keith Hand
MSI's Mindy Curtis and Keith Hand talk about attending the shuttle Atlantis launch. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
9 June 2010, 11:00 pm
18 minutes 40 seconds
#010: S. Jay Olshansky
S. Jay Olshansky on biodemography and the limits of human longevity. Learn more about Dr. Olshansky at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
11 May 2010, 11:00 pm
14 minutes 19 seconds
#009: Howie Bluestein
Interview with Howie Bluestein, stormchaser and meteorology professor, about the science of tornados. Learn more about Professor Bluestein at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
23 April 2010, 11:00 pm
20 minutes 7 seconds
#008: Nicholas Epley
Interview with Nicholas Epley, professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago, about our intuition and decision making. Learn more about Dr. Epley at www.msichicago.org/podcast.
14 December 2009, 11:00 pm
15 minutes 30 seconds
#007: John Grunsfeld
Interview with John Grunsfeld, NASA astronaut, about his recent mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. Learn more about Dr. Grunsfeld at www.msichicago.org/podcast.