Tetrahedra podcast

Tetrahedra

Tetrahedra

A math and science podcast providing a brief yet comprehensive presentation into a wide variety of STEM topics and DIY project ideas and challenges. The pod is your weekly dose of math and science in 15 minutes or less. Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!

15 Episodes

14 - PAVs, Part 1: Jetpacks
11/7/2020
12:49
This episode gives a history of jet pack technology and then explains how jet packs work. Explanations of elephant toothpaste and the de Laval nozzle are also included. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
13 - Navassa Island
9/5/2020
13:50
This episode describes some of the US Minor Outlying Islands, mainly Howland and Navassa and the biodiversity of the latter. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
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12 - If Seinfeld Were Euler, Pt. 2 and Melamine Foam
9/1/2020
13:31
This episode gives a description of what exactly a Magic Eraser is (melamine foam) and then goes into some more math jokes. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
11 - Heron of Alexandria
8/29/2020
14:21
This episode talks about the inventions of Heron of Alexandria. A brief description of numerical vs. analytical computation is provided as well as Catherine’s Wheel. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world! #TetrahedraSteamEngine
10 - Direct vs. Parametric Modelling and Generative Design
8/25/2020
11:21
This episode talks about direct and parametric modelling, and discuss a bit about what generative design is and the hype around it. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
09 - 2020 ANSYS Simulation World
8/20/2020
11:37
This episode describes my experiences at the 2020 ANSYS Simulation World virtual conference. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
08 - Resetting the Router
8/18/2020
12:06
This episode describes a cool DIY project for whenever your Internet router goes down. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
07 - Palm Treo, Wi-Fi Alliance, and 3D Printers
8/12/2020
10:31
Today’s episode, which was recorded in the great outdoors, features antiquated technology, King Harald Bluetooth, the Wi-Fi Alliance, and 3D printers. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
06 - Carbon Fiber
8/6/2020
12:06
This episode describes the manufacturing process of carbon fibre. A comparison of carbon and graphite is also provided. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!
05 - State-of-the-Art Materials and Random Science Stuff
8/4/2020
18:06
Explanations of band gap, silicon carbide, photodegradable plastic, are provided as well as articles about sleeping with socks and de-extinction. Remember to follow the pod on Twitter and GitHub, @PodTetrahedra! Stay curious, tinker, experiment, and explore the world!

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