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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of STEM to Stern, Chauntée and Jake put their big brain energy to the test with a superhero-sized thought experiment: how does quantum physics explain Ant-Man’s powers?Turns out, it involves some fictional Pym Particles, the very real Pauli Exclusion Principle, and a tiny bit of movie magic.This week, they break down:Why shrinking doesn’t make Ant-Man any less punchyHow superhero movies sneak real quantum mechanics into the plotWhat the Pauli Exclusion Principle has to do with it all (thanks to Jake’s homemade “Pauli Board,” designed in Tinkercad and 3D printed!)Whether they'd rather shrink or supersize themselves — and whyIf you could change your size at will, would you go big or small?If you enjoyed this episode, sign up here to receive updates when a new episode releases: https://resources.stemeducationworks.com/podcast-sign-up Check out these past blogs, webinars, and free resources!AI for Educators: Top Websites to Save Time and Enhance LearningChatGPT Hacks for Teachers: A Crash Course in AILeveraging Technology to Enhance Education feat. Dr. Liz LubeskiHow Can AI Help Teachers? – An Interview with ChatGPTExploring the World of AI with the Dobot Magician Lite | WebinarIncorporating Ethics into STEM LessonsVisit our website to discover more STEM resources for your classroom!STEM to Stern Reflection TemplateSTEM to Stern Classroom Discussion QuestionsThe STEMgineer’s Guide to Problem-Solving— Grades K-5— Grades 6-8— Grade 9-12Grants and Classroom FundingFree Lessons and WorksheetsStay up-to-date with all things STEM Education Works by connecting with us on social media!LinkedInInstagramTikTokFacebookTwitter/XYouTubeSign up for our newsletter: https://stemeducationworks.com/newsletter-archive/
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