#181 DNA Experiments with Stephanie Ryan

To celebrate DNA Day we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Ryan! In this podcast episode, Dr. Ryan discusses science education and communication, especially making science understandable for kids. To keep the celebrations going we will be co-hosting a virtual event on DNA Day itself, Monday, April 25th at 6pmET! During this special DNA Day event we will do a live DNA experiment with Dr. Stephanie Ryan. You can follow along at home to do the experiment with us! You can register for the event here.Stephanie Ryan, Ph.D. is a chemist, boy mom, and a social media influencer who enjoys using her background in academia to create educational products and content, helping young kids learn through play about the fascinating world around them. Over the years, Dr. Ryan has taught science to all age groups, both in and out of the classroom, helping toddlers learn about their world and college students define theirs. She is an active member of the chemistry education community and is currently a committee member of the International Activities Committee for the Division of Chemical Education. Ryan earned her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences and her M.S. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She earned her B.S. in Chemistry from Saint Mary’s College.On This Episode We Discuss:Thoughts on correcting kids if they have an incorrect understanding What to do if kids ask questions that we don’t know how to answerRecommended resources for parents/caregivers to foster scientific curiosity in their children from a young ageThe recommended age kids should start learning about STEM conceptsThe inspiration behind Dr. Ryan’s book, “Lets Learn About Chemistry”Advice for being a science communicator, especially on social media Want a free copy of “Lets Learn About Chemistry”? Head over to our social media to enter our giveaway! Search “DNA Today” on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For great learning activities in the sciences, book recommendations, and more, follow Dr. Ryan on Instagram and visit her website letslearnaboutscience.com. Also don’t forget to mark your calendar for Monday, April 25th. It’s DNA Day! At 6pmET we will be co-hosting a virtual event with Dr. Ryan. She will be our guide for doing these at-home DNA experiments together! Register here.Stay tuned for the next new episode of DNA Today on April 29, 2022, where we’ll be discussing the completion of the human genome with Dr. Eric Green, Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)! New episodes are released on Fridays. In the meantime, you can binge over 180 other episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, streaming on the website, or any other podcast player by searching, “DNA Today”. Episodes since 2021 are also recorded with video on our YouTube channel. DNA Today is hosted and produced by Kira Dineen. Our social media lead is Corinne Merlino. Our video lead is Amanda Andreoli. See what else we are up to on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and our website, DNApodcast.com. Questions/inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Are you seeking a career with purpose in the healthcare space? We’d recommend checking out Worldwide Clinical Trials, a contract research organization that partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to advance development of new medicines. Apply your passion at Worldwide where they take an entrepreneurial approach backed by scientific expertise to help bring treatment options to patients. With a global team of 3,000 experts, you will be inspired by bright thinkers, dreamers and doers who innovate and invent for a brighter tomorrow. Perks include unlimited flexible paid time off, limited travel requirements, and the ability to work remotely. Bring your talents and passion and join the team at worldwide.com. (SPONSORED)PerkinElmer Genomics is a global leader in genetic testing focusing on rare diseases, inherited disorders, newborn screening, and hereditar