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ArchivesTeaching ScienceBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, May 31, 2006.The results of a recent national science test show that Granite State students finished near the top of heap. Now education officials are looking at ways to build on that success and keep students on their game. We'll find out more, and we'll hear about a national effort led by Boston's Museum of Science to introduce more engineering and technology education into the curriculum. Our Guests Are: Ioannis Miaoulis, President and Director of the Museum of Science, Boston Jan McLaughlin, Science Consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education Bill Church, Teacher of Physics, Physical Science, and Robotics at Littleton High School. Bill is also the 2005-2006 Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Fellow. He's working on creating a model where elementary school teachers get up to date on technology through mentoring by High School Students. listen:
  Strolling Heifers and the Good Good PigBy Shay Zeller on Tuesday, May 30, 2006.One hundred virgin cows will sashay down the main street of Brattleboro this weekend as part of the 5th annual Strolling of the Heifers. The parade seeks to build public awareness about the importance of dairy farming in the region. We'll talk with founder and organizer Orly Munzing about the 4-day event. And we talk with author Sy Montgomery whose new book The Good Good Pig celebrates the life and uniqueness of her beloved, departed pig, Christopher Hogwood. listen:
Memorial DayBy Shay Zeller on Monday, May 29, 2006.On this Memorial Day, we go to The Front Porch listener line to find out who you are thinking about today. Also, New Hampshire poet and veteran Roger Martin shares a different type of memorial poem; about the now defunct Portsmouth Naval Prison. And finally, we hear from the women of W.A.S.P. That's the Women Airforce Service Pilot, a division that was set up during World War II to transport planes from the factories to the bases. The piece is by Producer, Joe Richman and is made available to us through Public Radio Exchange. listen:
Memorials in the United StatesBy Shay Zeller on Friday, May 26, 2006.Whether we drape them in flags or lay flowers at their feet, war memorials -- and all memorials in this country -- are undergoing a transformation. We'll look at how the culture can effect both design and significance with Simon Bronner, distinguished professor of folklore and American Studies at Penn State in Harrisburg. And we'll find out how Arlington National Cemetery was first created out of an act of vengeance in a conversation with Rick Beyer. He's a documentary producer and the author of The Greatest War Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from Military History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy. listen:
What's Next for College Graduates?By Shay Zeller on Thursday, May 25, 2006.Economists say the students finishing school this Spring are entering one of the best job markets in years. But career advisors point out that this next generation of workers may face special challenges once they land their first gigs. We'll find out why, and we'll talk about what New Hampshire can do to try and keep these recent graduates in the state. Shay's guests are: Ross Gittell, Professor of Management at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business & Economics Monica Wilson, Assistant Director of Career Services at Dartmouth College Jeff Fiengold, Editor of New Hampshire Business Review listen:
Tracking Storm RunoffBy Shay Zeller on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.The image of storm drains being cleared across New Hampshire has be prevalent during the past week. We're going to look at what exactly is heading down into those drains and what the effects on water quality. We'll also look at a new field report that tracks stormwater runoff and explore state-of-the-art technologies used to improve coastal water systems. Our guests are: We'll also hear a short documentary by producer Sean Cole about four towns in Massachusetts that sacrificed themselves to create the Quabbin Resevoir 80 years ago. The piece comes to us by way of the Public Radio Exchange. Click here for a direct link to Sean's story. listen:
Mark Erelli on the Front Porch (5/11)
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