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AMSEcast

Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science, literature, and technology to share unique perspectives from the realm of the highly trained and curiously minded.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 2, 2025

AMSE Science Report with Author Michele Gelfand

Michele J. Gelfand is the John H. Scully Professor of Cross-Cultural Management Professor of Organizational Behavior and Psychology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Her book, RULE MAKERS, RULE BREAKERS: How Tight and ...
Oct. 15, 2025

Invention and Exploration at the Smithsonian Institution

Host Alan Lowe continues AMSEcast’s exploration of 250 years of American innovation with Smithsonian experts Harold Wallace Jr., Dr. Eric Hintz, and Tim Pula. Together, they trace invention from Benjamin Franklin’s experiment...
Oct. 1, 2025

Exploring the Human Microbiome with Dr. Bob Hettich

Dr. Robert Hettich is a pioneer in bioanalytical mass spectrometry. In this episode of AMSEcast, he describes how microbiomes form, vary across the body, and influence digestion, immunity, and overall health. Dr. Hettich also...
Sept. 17, 2025

The History of the American Railroad with Albert Churella

Railroads have shaped America’s growth, technology, and daily life for nearly two centuries. In this episode of AMSEcast, Alan talks with Dr. Albert Churella of Kennesaw State University about how innovations such as the auto...
Aug. 9, 2025

ASME Science Report with Marc Wortman

The Nuclear Navy's Oak Ridge, TN beginning