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In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss ways we each keep our creative sparks going. We start with exploring what happens when that spark goes dim and explore further ways each of us use to bring it back. Along the way, Kate puts forth a few theories about which Dragon Ball Z character Rob relates to most. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about some mind boggling photography; the other is a way to play with doodling. ** Last but not least, an important announcement about the show: ** To make space for other projects Art and Science Punks is going on hiatus. It's been an amazing year and we appreciate you going on this adventure with us! Related Links and Resources Inboard - Organize Your Inspiration Unblocking — Interactive Storyteller Lean Into Art Privacy Badger | Electronic Frontier Foundation Kate's Science Pick: JunoCam | Mission Juno Rob's Art Pick: Doodling with any art prompt list or prompt generator. Tools such as Pinterest collections of prompts or these other options: ArtPrompts, Random Art Prompt Generator, Character Design Art Prompt Idea Generator Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss how we use storytelling as a useful and fun way to connect as a family. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about something human made flying through space; the other is a crafty kind of bead. Related Links and Resources I am Albert Einstein by Brad Meltzer I am Amelia Earhart by Brad Meltzer I Am Rosa Parks by Brad Meltzer I am Martin Luther King, Jr. by Brad Meltzer Podcast – You Are Not So Smart Listen to You Are Now Less Dumb - Audiobook | Audible.com The Story of Us (film) - Wikipedia Dr. Dan Siegel - Books - The Whole Brain Child Kate's Art Pick: Perler Bead Jewelry - Eighteen25 Perler Beads Fuse Beads Kit-10000pcs 36 Colors(6 Glow in the Dark) Peg Boards,Color Cards,Iron Papers,Tweezers-Craft DIY for Kids Adults Chirdren: Arts, Crafts & Sewing Perler Beads Fuse Beads Kit-10000pcs 36 Colors(6 Glow in the Dark) Peg Boards,Color Cards,Iron Papers,Tweezers-Craft DIY for Kids Adults Chirdren: Arts, Crafts & Sewing Rob's Science Pick: Voyager - Voyager 1 Fires Up Thrusters After 37 Years Voyager - The Spacecraft Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob share and discuss art and science picks we're excited about. Lots of reasonably priced family creative all-ages activities and products with one fairly expensive exception. Related Links and Resources Kate's Picks: Write Your Own Story Book: Louie Stowell Step-By-Step Drawing Book (Activity Books for Little Children): Fiona Watt The Usborne Big Doodling Book (Activity Books): Fiona Watt, Josephine Thompson, Caroline Day Star Wars Doodles by Zack Giallongo Battat Take-A-Part Toy Vehicles 4x4, Maroon Battat Take-Apart Airplane Toy Vehicle Playset (25 pieces) Marble Genius Marble Run Starter Set - 60 Translucent Marbulous Pieces + 10 Glass Marbles Gravity Maze Game We Are Knitters: WAK ????????? (@weareknitters) • Instagram photos and videos, Buy Wool, Needles, Yarn, Other Knitting Rob's Picks: Hilo Baritone Ukulele, Mahogany Raspberry Pi: Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX for manga on the App Store Make Magazine Subscription Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate interviews Rob about his belief that the ability to draw is something available to most anyone. Beyond that, drawing is incredibly useful especially when representing concepts with simple shapes. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is a little programmable robot; the other is a font. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: Bee-Bot® Programmable Robot at Lakeshore Learning Rob's Art Pick: IBM's open source Plex Font Star Wars Doodles by Zack Giallongo | Goodreads My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic What Does This Button Do? An Autobiography by Bruce Dickinson Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a science misunderstanding by way of a recent Twitter post that mixes photos from Nasa spacecraft with something made for television. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is handy clay to have at home; the other is a set of font guides. Related Links and Resources NASA's Juno Mission (@NASAJuno) | Twitter HELLO KITTY IN SPACE - YouTube Kármán line - Wikipedia Kate's Art Pick: Crayola Air Dry Clay Bucket, White, 5 Pound (57-5055): Prime Pantry Rob's Science Pick: Helpful guides for calculating what size of font to use on a poster. Everything You Need to Know About Fonts for Display Boards and page layout - How do I figure out the right size font / text for a given read distance? - Graphic Design Stack Exchange and also Letter Size Calculator - Custom Sign Design Tools and Tips Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss process and tools that help with creative process. And delve into useful stages of effort, mindsets, messing it up and getting back to it. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is an artist's memoir; the other is about some really tough snails. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: Killer Cone Snails | For Your Health? Rob's Art Pick: What Does This Button Do? Audiobook | Bruce Dickinson | Audible.com A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative: Roger von Oech: 9780446404662: Amazon.com: Books Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss what kinds of supplies we'd like to have on hand as the weather changes. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is watercoloring related, the other is a handy guide to research. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Learn with Play at Home: Watercolour and Salt. Science and Art exploration for kids Rob's Science Pick: Just Enough Research Pentel Pocket Brush Pen XGFKP-A - JetPens.com Pentel Hi-Polymer Colored Leads - BLICK art materials Amazon.com : Set of 3 Plain Notebook Moleskine Cahier Journal Kraft XLarge Book 3 pack : Composition Notebooks : Office Products Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | Tile Descendants 2 (TV Movie 2017) - IMDb Art and Science Punks Episode 36: Excited About Being Bored JetPens.com - Japanese Pens and Stationery Post-it® Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter Sign up for the Art and Science Punks Newsletter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss day-to-day encounters we turn into games and what we try to learn along the way. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one about a ground breaking researcher, the other about a kind and joyful painter. Related Links and Resources Mario Paint - Wikipedia Street Fighter II: The World Warrior - Wikipedia BYTE Magazine : Free Texts : Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Kate's Pinterest NAMCO's Official Dark Escape 4D Arcade Game Trailer - YouTube Time Crisis 3 - Wikipedia REQUIEM METAL PODCAST by Mark Rudolph on Apple Podcasts Kate's Science Pick: A Jane Goodall documentary made from 100+ hours of lost 1960s footage | The Kid Should See This, Jane the Movie | National Geographic Partners Rob's Art Pick: The Joy of Painting, Bob Ross - Blue River (Season 6 Episode 1) - YouTube Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss what we think of as useful and fun computer literacy for our family. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one (set of picks) is about detailed coloring books, the other is a couple picks about fun visual ways to get comfortable with coding. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Amazon.com : Bostitch QuietSharp 6 Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, 6-Holes, Blue (EPS10HC) : Office Products and Amazon.com : Electric Pencil Sharpener - Battery Operated (No Cord) - Ideal For No. 2 and Colored Pencils (Drawing, Coloring) - Small and Durable - Kid Friendly - Artist, Students, and Professionals : Office Products also Amazon.com: eeBoo Metallic Colored Pencils, Victorian Birds, Set of 12: Toys & Games and then The Usborne Book of Drawing, Doodling and Coloring: Fiona Watt, Erica Harrison, Katie Lovell: 9780794527884: Amazon.com: Books this one too: The Calm Coloring Book: Beautiful images to soothe your cares away (Chartwell Coloring Books): Patience Coster: 9780785832881: Amazon.com: Books and finally: The Mindfulness Coloring Book: Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People (The Mindfulness Coloring Series): Emma Farrarons: 9781615192823: Amazon.com: Books Rob's Science Pick: CodeCombat - Learn how to code by playing a game and Scratch 2.0: all-new features for your Raspberry Pi - Raspberry Pi Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a family make project inspired by a Make Magazine article and the classic board game Operation. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is a handy office supply, the other is a science humor book. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics (9780898156126): Heather Busch, Burton Silver: Books and Why Paint Cats: The Ethics of Feline Aesthetics: Burton Silver, Heather Busch: 9781580082716 Rob's Art Pick: UHU Tac Saunders UHU Tac Removable Adhesive Putty Tabs, 2.1 oz. (99683) : Sticky Tack : Office Products Operation (game) - Wikipedia Makey Makey Makey Operation - Maker Camp Rob's custom code for the puppy and kitty version of operation Conductive ink - Wikipedia Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss situations from this week where we learned something about science. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about quilting, the other about understanding the design techniques that slot machines use. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Ticker Tape Skulls Art Quilt! - QUILTING and crazy mom quilts: ticker tape and also: 2017 tokyo quilt festival: part one :: Okan Arts Rob's Science Pick: Hooked: how pokies are designed to be addictive | Australia news | The Guardian Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our families recent adventure visiting a girls in engineering event and talk about the importance of creating awareness of the need for more women in STEM fields. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about a medical pioneer, the other about how fun special markers and paper can be. Related Links and Resources Data Tables - nsf.gov - Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering - NCSES - US National Science Foundation (NSF) Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Current Knowledge, Implications for Practice, Policy, and Future Directions | SpringerLink The Works Museum – a hands-on engineering and design museum for kids and their grown-ups Girls and Engineering - Girl Time Event Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter The Impact of Diversity in the Workplace: Better Decisions Rob's Art Pick: brush Pen Markers: Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Marker, N15 - Black, 1-Pack and cardstock paper: Neenah Paper Exact Vellum Bristol, 67 lb, 8.5 x 11", 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness (80211), 3 pack: Office Products Kate's Science Pick: Virginia Apgar, creator of the Apgar Score for newborns Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a few of our favorite myths and misconceptions based on an interesting infographic of 100 debunked claims. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one as Juno NASA mission follow up and another about a fun augmented reality (AR) experiment. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: JunoCam : Processing | Mission Juno | Mission Juno and NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Spots Jupiter’s Great Red Spot | NASA 100 Common Myths & Misconceptions | Infographic Rob's Art Pick: zach lieberman on Twitter: "Quick test of recording sound in space and playing back by moving through it (video has audio !) #openframeworks https://t.co/GdZcK3rj1L" Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

We're back! In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob begin Season 2 talking about being bored as a situation, a feeling, and unpack some ideas and assumptions Rob has about not ever feeling bored. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one about the recent solar eclipse and another about chromatography. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Science for Kids: Chromatography Butterfly Craft, Chromatography - Wikipedia Rob's Science Pick: Solar Eclipse 2017 Full 4K 360º VR Experience In Casper, Wyoming | 360 Video | TIME - YouTube, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Composite | NASA Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob reflect on a recent camping trip and talk about upcoming Season 2 of the podcast. Related Links and Resources Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "seasoning" the podcast, some of the approach and benefits of adding a seasonal flow to a project. Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week one about learning more about Jupiter's big storm and the others about sketching with code and with drawing by hand. Related Links and Resources Kate's Science Pick: NASA's Juno Spacecraft to Fly Over Jupiter's Great Red Spot July 10 Rob's Art Pick: p5.js - a fantastic creative coding library Also: Sketchbook Summer #sketchbooksummer By way of discussing POGs: Milk caps (game) - Wikipedia Lean Into Art Podcast 195 - Sketchbook Summer Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob explore some ups, downs, uses of and examples on their Summer "bucket list". They also ask: why even have such a list, isn't it a high pressure thing to have? Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a science exhibit and the other about a painting within a painting! Related Links and Resources Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White): Kitchen & Dining Three Rivers Park District Kick the can - Wikipedia Kate's Art Pick: The Science Behind Pixar | Science Museum of Minnesota Rob's Science Pick: Escher's Print Gallery and the 'Droste Effect' Print Gallery (M. C. Escher) - Wikipedia Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss the experience of being at an Iron Maiden concert and thinking through the logistics of bringing kids to such an event. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a cool NASA project and the other about how awesome books are! Related Links and Resources Iron Maiden - Official Website Six degrees of separation - Wikipedia Ed Force One Circular reasoning - Wikipedia Gran Turismo 1 Gameplay Video for Sony Playstation (PS1 / PSX) - YouTube Iron Maiden: Flight 666 - Wikipedia Jonah Lehrer - Wikipedia (includes descriptions of self plagiarism, fabrications, and serious issues in some of his writing) The Kid Should See This | Smart videos for curious minds of all ages: Science, art, nature, animals, space, technology, DIY, food, music, animation, and more Kate's Science Pick: Parker Solar Probe | NASA Rob's Art Pick: The evolution of the book | The Kid Should See This Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a range of musical experiences, some musical influences and origins of their interests, and music instruments we keep nearby. Also: ear-worm-thunderdome. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: an article on meaning + data for decisions and a book of open-ended art exploration projects. Related Links and Resources John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - Wikipedia ZZ Top - Just Got Paid Iron Maiden - Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (LP 1988) - YouTube Miss Saigon - Wikipedia Les Misérables - Wikipedia Cats (musical) - Wikipedia Thumb piano by its original name: Mbira - Wikipedia Cajón - Wikipedia Depeche Mode - Violator Sex Pistols - Holidays In the Sun Black Flag - Rise Above Taylor Swift - 1989 Whisper of the Heart - Studio Gibli Country Roads by John Denver ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man Rob's Science Pick: Square Signals : Exalting data, missing meaning Kate's Art Pick: Amazon.com: First Art for Toddlers and Twos: Open-Ended Art Experiences (9780876593998): MaryAnn F. Kohl: Books Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter

In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss things we found and hoped we'd find at the Minneapolis/St. Paul Mini Maker Faire. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a comic with perspective on saying sorry and DIY kinetic sand. Related Links and Resources Minneapolis-St. Paul Mini Maker Faire | Build, Play, Learn - Interactive Fun! Maker Faire Japanese carpentry - Wikipedia (44) 25+ best ideas about Japanese Joinery on Pinterest Glowforge - the 3D laser printer MakerBot 3D Printers | MakerBot Gopher (protocol) - Wikipedia Kate's Science Pick: Homemade Kinetic Sand | Growing A Jeweled Rose Rob's Art Pick: Saturday Morning Cartoons: Baopu #30 | Autostraddle Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) Art and Science Punks (@artandsciencepunks) on Instagram Kate Stenzinger on Twitter Rob Stenzinger on Twitter