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Cheering on the young runners at Dunlap Jog-a-thon
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Twist and Shout session references
As I mentioned previously, Jen Lokey, Isabel Leeder and I presented a session on the benefits of physical activity on learning. There is plenty of research available showing that all sorts of good biochemistry starts happening in the brain when … Continue reading
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Tagged ASTC2014, interpretive dance, Science, Science communication
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Boise Brewing
Boise Brew Minute (Episode 5) – Lance from Boise Brewing talks about Mr Freshy’s Fresh Hop ale and the upcoming Witch’s Tit Winter Ale (note, the name of this beer was censored for the broadcast version of this episode). We … Continue reading
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Twist and Shout session at ASTC
At ASTC I helped present a session where we discussed how physical activity improves learning. A short video of one of our activities is below. We asked the participants to crab walk the length of a cow’s small intestine (~110′). … Continue reading
Payette
Boise Brew Minute (Episode 4) – Ian from Payette Brewery discusses So Fresh & So Clean their latest fresh hop beer and explains what fresh hop means in a beer. We also discuss upcoming beers including Wet & Wilder and … Continue reading
Vanilla Bourbon Porter
Well it’s time to brew again. This time for me rather than for the Discovery Center. My wife (not so subtly) suggested I brew a vanilla bourbon porter. It’s a recipe I’ve brewed several times before. As soon as it … Continue reading
Sockeye
Boise Brew Minute (Episode 3) – I speak with Kevin and Paul at Sockeye Brewery about their Galena Gold Kölsch and the upcoming release of Winterfest Old Ale. We also discuss how they each got into brewing. This episode also … Continue reading
Foothills Frenzy
This weekend I volunteered for the Foothills Frenzy, a 50k running race in Boise. It was the first time I volunteered at an ultra. Since the event was going to last 12 hours, I thought I’d get an afternoon shift … Continue reading
PB&J Sandwich Stout
Every other month, the Discovery Center has an Adult Night where we invite in breweries, wineries, food trucks and anyone over 21. Each Adult Night has a different theme from Cycling to Whitewater to Sex with experts coming in to … Continue reading
Crooked Fence
Boise Brew Minute interview with Kris and Adam at Crooked Fence. We discuss Rusty Nail Pale Ale, their first commercial brew, as well as their upcoming huckleberry beer and the adventure of buying 12 pounds of huckleberries out of the … Continue reading
Learn to Curl
I was recently invited to a “Learn to Curl” session at the local ice rink. I had never really thought about attempting to curl, but then again, how often does an invitation like that come up? I decided to give … Continue reading
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