#002: Smart Home: Green + Wired

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MSI's Mindy Curtis and Keith Hand talk about attending the shuttle Atlantis launch. Learn more at www.msichicago.org/podcast.

S. Jay Olshansky on biodemography and the limits of human longevity. Learn more about Dr. Olshansky at www.msichicago.org/podcast.

Interview with Howie Bluestein, stormchaser and meteorology professor, about the science of tornados. Learn more about Professor Bluestein at www.msichicago.org/podcast.

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.