Welcome Back! This week's episode has had a few technical difficulties. After loosing the whole show, we tried to re-record the episode, but it sounds like Jamie had some issues with the transmission and so, the sound work will need to continue. We appreciate you listening, and hope you will stick with us as we learn more about how to work this podcast while being in two different locations! Enjoy the episode! This week we talk about a book on Enlightenment that Leah read called, How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain, by Mike Waldmen and Andrew Newburg.

resources:

1. Andrew Newberg. (n.d.). Andrew Newberg. https://www.andrewnewberg.com/
2. Insight Network, Inc. (n.d.). Insight Timer - #1 free meditation app for sleep, relax & more. Insight Network, Inc. Copyright (C) 2021. https://insighttimer.com/
3. Lovering, C. (2022, March 31). How to practice Loving-Kindness Meditation. Psych Central. https://psychcentral.com/health/loving-kindness-meditation#definition
4. NeuroWisdom – Control your mind with neuroscience. (n.d.). https://www.markrobertwaldman.com/
5. Newberg, A., & Waldman, M. R. (2016). How enlightenment changes your brain: The New Science of Transformation. Penguin.

Hi there! Today, Jamie and Leah are discussing a class that Jamie is taking on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in science education. Particularly, how to get students to develop a STEM Identity. We are discussing a book by Dr. Christopher Emdin, an amazing advocate and visionary in the field of education. Join us as we dig deeper into science education and how students today need to identify and feel competent in everything science.

Citations:

1. D, C. E. P. (2022). Stem, steam, make, dream: Reimagining the Culture of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. International Center for Leadership in Education.
2. Davis, T., PhD. (2024, May 29). Want to increase your chances of success? Then develop your growth mindset. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-for-happiness/201904/15-ways-to-build-a-growth-mindset
3. Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership | Mendoza College of Business | University of Notre Dame. (n.d.). The Notre Dame Deloitte Center for Ethical Leadership. https://ethicalleadership.nd.edu/thought-leadership/how-to-stop-the-spreadof-misinformation
4. Promoting Identity and Equity in STEM: Messages from the Learning. (n.d.). NAEYC. https://www.naeyc.org/resources/pubs/tyc/winter-2025/promoting-identity-equity-stem
5. Psychology, P. (2022, July 4). Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Thinking and Examples. Practical Psychology. https://practicalpie.com/fixed-vs-growth-mindset-thinking-and-examples/
6. Romero, C. & MASTER, A. (2015). WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT GROWTH MINDSET FROM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. https://studentexperiencenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/What-We-Know-About-Growth-Mindset.pdf
7. Shaping positive STEM identity for Student success | ASM.org. (n.d.). ASM.org. https://asm.org/articles/2023/september/shaping-positive-stem-identity-for-student-success
8. Teaching current events. (2019, August 2). Facing History & Ourselves. https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/teaching-current-events
9. Three mindset shifts that can help students succeed. (n.d.). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_mindset_shifts_that_can_help_students_succeed

Jamie finally finished the book, "How To Talk to a Science Denier." Join Jamie and Leah as they discuss the difficult process of unpacking denial mentality and the arduous process of trying to talk to deniers.

Citations:

1. Author Lee McIntyre. (n.d.). https://leemcintyrebooks.com/
2. Gwazi Magnum. (2014, November 23). Vaccines cause Autism - If Google Was A Guy [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77GGn-E607E
3. Kahan, D. M. (2017). Misconceptions, misinformation, and the logic of Identity-Protective Cognition. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2973067
4. McIntyre, L. (2021). How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and Others Who Defy Reason. https://direct.mit.edu/books/book/5169/How-to-Talk-to-a-Science-DenierConversations-with