Episode 8: Chemistry in the Classroom

Today’s show takes a look at how scientists and educators are reinventing American science education. We chat with Tom Tritton, former president of Haverford College and CHF’s new president and CEO, about how to introduce liberal arts students to science—and just as importantly, vice versa.

SHOW CLOCK

00:00 Opening Credits

00:32 Introduction

01:23 Interview with Tom Tritton

04:45 Element of the Week: Hydrogen

07:22 Chemistry in Second Life

11:02 Quote: John Mason Brown

11:15 Closing Credits

CREDITS

Special thanks to Audra Wolfe for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.

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