Episode 305: CoLab 2025 - Part 2

Episode 305: CoLab 2025 - Part 2

Author: That’s What I Call Science November 9, 2025 Duration: 27:50
Welcome back to Part 2 of our CoLab 2025 double bill! In case you missed last week’s episode, CoLab pairs scientists with high schoolers, who, after workshops and lab visits, make art out of research! This week, Ella and Anna hear from scientists Danielle Zimmerman, Millie Goddard-Dwyer, and Katya Bandow about their experiences with CoLab. We also hear from the students themselves about how they found diving into the artistic side of science. Photo credits: Beaker Street and Oi ...

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