Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Tech Explorations podcast, Dr. Peter Dalmaris talks with Jacob Strickling, a mechanical engineer and science educator who founded Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab. These organizations offer hands-on, practical experiences and accessible science equipment to students of all ages. During the pandemic, Jacob's online chemistry labs made science fun and inspirational for students.
Jacob started Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab to provide accessible science equipment and practical learning experiences to students. He believes that the first step to learning science is to get students engaged, and he achieves this through his YouTube channel and Tiny Science Lab. His approach to teaching science is to engage students first through hands-on exploration and play, followed by brief descriptions of experiments and concepts. This approach inspires students to learn and do well in science.
Peter and Jacob discuss the impact of maker education on science learning and how it engages students in a whole-body activity that engages the brain, hands, and eyes, making it more effective than traditional academic learning.
techexplorations.com/podcast/jacob-strickling-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-scientists-through-practical-learning-experiences
[00:00] Introduction
[01:24] Who is Jacob Strickling and what is his story?
[04:18] Starting Tiny Labs: Jacob’s journey to teaching kids science
[10:40] Jacob’s approach to teaching science: What sets it apart and how effective is it for students' learning?
[14:23] The impact of maker education on science learning
[16:50] What can we learn from Jacob’s classes and methods, particularly in regards to the scientific method, to train the next generation to sort out the information presented to them in their everyday lives?
[19:35] Exploring how discrepancies between common sense expectations and experiment results can teach kids about real life
[25:18] The value of a teacher in demonstrating ad hoc experiments to students compared to online teaching
[28:11] Other Tiny Science Labs besides electronics kits in Jacob Strickling's work
[32:06] What can you create with a laser cutter using the Tiny Science Lab kit?
[37:53] Jacob’s plans for the next three to four years
[39:35] Where to look for Jacob Strickling's work in science education
[41:02] How to find more information about Jacob Strickling and Make Science Fun
Image by starline on Freepik: https://txplo.re/lowpoly
In this episode of the Tech Explorations podcast, Dr. Peter Dalmaris talks with Jacob Strickling, a mechanical engineer and science educator who founded Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab. These organizations offer hands-on, practical experiences and accessible science equipment to students of all ages. During the pandemic, Jacob's online chemistry labs made science fun and inspirational for students.
Jacob started Make Science Fun and Tiny Science Lab to provide accessible science equipment and practical learning experiences to students. He believes that the first step to learning science is to get students engaged, and he achieves this through his YouTube channel and Tiny Science Lab. His approach to teaching science is to engage students first through hands-on exploration and play, followed by brief descriptions of experiments and concepts. This approach inspires students to learn and do well in science.
Peter and Jacob discuss the impact of maker education on science learning and how it engages students in a whole-body activity that engages the brain, hands, and eyes, making it more effective than traditional academic learning.
techexplorations.com/podcast/jacob-strickling-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-scientists-through-practical-learning-experiences
[00:00] Introduction
[01:24] Who is Jacob Strickling and what is his story?
[04:18] Starting Tiny Labs: Jacob’s journey to teaching kids science
[10:40] Jacob’s approach to teaching science: What sets it apart and how effective is it for students' learning?
[14:23] The impact of maker education on science learning
[16:50] What can we learn from Jacob’s classes and methods, particularly in regards to the scientific method, to train the next generation to sort out the information presented to them in their everyday lives?
[19:35] Exploring how discrepancies between common sense expectations and experiment results can teach kids about real life
[25:18] The value of a teacher in demonstrating ad hoc experiments to students compared to online teaching
[28:11] Other Tiny Science Labs besides electronics kits in Jacob Strickling's work
[32:06] What can you create with a laser cutter using the Tiny Science Lab kit?
[37:53] Jacob’s plans for the next three to four years
[39:35] Where to look for Jacob Strickling's work in science education
[41:02] How to find more information about Jacob Strickling and Make Science Fun
Image by starline on Freepik: https://txplo.re/lowpoly
![[100] Arduino Getting Started: Introduction to conditional operators](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N3O0KoRqMsM/mqdefault.jpg "[100] Arduino Getting Started: Introduction to conditional operators
👋 Welcome back!
This video dives into conditional operators and structures, essential tools for decision-making in Arduino programming. Understand how to use conditions to make your programs dynamic and responsive. We cover operators like equals, not equals, and greater than, along with structures like if, if-else, and else-if ladders. An example demonstrates combining conditions with logical operators. No external hardware is required, making this a great foundational tutorial for beginners.
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🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Conditional Operators
00:07 - Importance of Conditional Structures
00:15 - Understanding Conditional Operators
00:24 - Common Operators in Arduino C++
00:45 - Using the If Statement
00:54 - Implementing If-Else Statements
01:03 - Else-If Ladder Explained
01:09 - Combining Conditions with Logical Operators
01:19 - Practical Example: Value Between 5 and 10
01:28 - Simplicity of Examples for Easy Understanding
01:39 - Recap of Conditional Structures
01:50 - Encouragement to Experiment
01:58 - Closing Remarks
📖 What Youll Learn:
* Basic and advanced uses of conditional operators in Arduino.
* How to structure decisions within your code.
* Simple examples to practice and understand these concepts.
💡 Remember:
Experimenting with these examples will deepen your understanding of how conditional logic affects program flow.
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