Breaking Math Podcast

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Hosted by Gabriel Hesch and Autumn Phaneuf, who have advanced degrees in electrical engineering and industrial engineering/operations research respectively, come together to discuss mathematics as a pure field all in its own as well as how it describes the language of science, engineering, and even creativity.

Breaking Math brings you the absolute best in interdisciplinary science discussions - bringing together experts in varying fields including artificial intelligence, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, physics, chemistry and materials-science, and more - to discuss where humanity is headed.

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Hosts

Gabriel Hesch Autumn Phaneuf

Previous Guests

Dr. Elizabeth Strychalski

Dr. Elizabeth Strychalski is a researcher in the field of synthetic biology, focusing on synthetic cells. She explores the challenges of defining life, ethical considerations, and applications in environmental science and medicine.

Amy Mensch

Amy Mensch works at NIST and specializes in fire science and measurement techniques, particularly photoacoustic methods for analyzing soot and combustion processes.

Ryan Falkenstein-Smith

Ryan Falkenstein-Smith is a researcher at NIST with expertise in fire safety, forensic science, and the development of advanced measurement technologies for fire investigation.

Topics Discussed

synthetic biology synthetic cells defining life ethical considerations environmental science medicine engineering standards biomanufacturing sustainability collaboration in science fire science photoacoustic measurements soot deposition fire safety forensic investigations fire research advanced technologies firefighting

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Subscribers: 517

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Description

Welcome to the Breaking Math, where we break down complex science, technology, engineering, and mathematical concepts into fun, digestible episodes. Whether you're a math enthusiast, professional, academic, student, or just curious about the world of numbers, our podcast is here to make STEM accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

What We Cover:
Deep dives into fascinating math, engineering, chemistry, AI, machine learning, coding
Interviews with mathematicians, engineers, scientists, and authors
Real-world applications of math theories
Historical insights into the development of STEM

Meet Your Hosts:
Gabriel Hesch and Autumn Phaneuf bring a passion for making even the most daunting concepts understandable. With a blend of humor, storytelling, and expert knowledge, they make learning a thrilling adventure.

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Tune in weekly for fresh episodes packed with exciting math content. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and ring the notification bell so you never miss out!

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🎙️ Unfolding the Mysteries of Mathematics
🔍 Exploring math in everyday life, technology, and science
🧠 Helping others with science storytelling

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Episodes

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0:00 41:32

What is Life?

June 10, 2025

Gabriel Hesch Autumn Phaneuf

Dr. Elizabeth Strychalski

synthetic biology synthetic cells defining life ethical considerations environmental science medicine engineering standards biomanufacturing sustainability collaboration in science

In this conversation, Dr. Elizabeth Strychalski discusses the fascinating field of synthetic biology, particularly focusing on synthetic cells. She shares her journey into this research area, the challenges of defining life, and the ethical considerations surrounding synthetic biology. The conversation also explores the potential applications of synthetic cells in environmental science and medicine, as well as the importance of engineering standards and biomanufacturing for sustainability. Dr. Strychalski emphasizes the need for collaboration and communication in the scientific community to advance this field responsibly and effectively.

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0:00 49:49

Fire Science: What are Photoacoustic Measurements?

June 03, 2025

Autumn Phaneuf Gabriel Hesch

Amy Mensch Ryan Falkenstein-Smith

fire science photoacoustic measurements soot deposition fire safety forensic investigations fire research advanced technologies firefighting

In this episode of Breaking Math, hosts Autumn and Gabriel explore the innovative intersections of fire science and technology with experts Amy Mensch and Ryan Falkenstein-Smith who work at NIST. They discuss the groundbreaking photoacoustic technique for measuring soot deposition, its applications in fire safety and forensic investigations, and the broader implications for fire research. The conversation highlights the importance of integrating advanced technologies into firefighting and the potential for future developments in the field.

You can learn more about Time at time.gov and NIST at nist.gov.

All opinions are of the individual scientist and do not reflect the opinions of NIST or the federal Government.

Subscribe to Breaking Math wherever you get your podcasts.

Become a patron of Breaking Math for as little as a buck a month

Follow Breaking Math on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube, TikTok

Follow Autumn on Twitter and Instagram

Become a guest here

email: [email protected]

You can learn more about Time at time.gov and NIST at nist.gov.

All opinions are of the individual scientist and do not reflect the opinions of NIST or the federal Government.

Subscribe to Breaking Math wherever you get your podcasts.

Become a patron of Breaking Math for as little as a buck a month