Related Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: The One Thing Parents Can Do to Make Mornings Smoother, According to Science - Parent Co. (https://www.parent.co/one-thing-parents-can-make-mornings-smoother-according-science/) Kate's Art Pick: Better Than Salt Dough {Homemade Clay for Ornaments or Handprints} - Tips from a Typical Mom (http://www.tipsfromatypicalmomblog.com/2012/12/better-than-salt-dough-homemade-clay.html) Art and Science Punks on Twitter (@artsciencepunks) (http://twitter.com/a...
May 28, 2017•30 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss examples of trying again with creative projects and the workings of what trying again means for them. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: a video game wherein you make video games and solar panels. Related Links and Resources Rob's Art Pick: Indie Game Sim (http://www.indiegamesim.com/), Indie Game Sim on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/549740/Indie_Game_Sim/) Kate's Science Pick: Tesla Solar |...
May 22, 2017•35 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "Stuff You Feel Like You Should Know" ranging from psychology to coding to more than one spoken language and reading music. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week related to coding+hardware and sewing. Related Links and Resources Rob's Science Pick: Arduino Uno hardware (https://www.adafruit.com/product/50?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgODIBRCEqfv60eq65ogBEiQA0ZC5-fguKVypO6of_ntGUrAsvTRhUfT7dtUBhB6lFdn3TS0aAqex8P8HAQ) and ...
May 14, 2017•52 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our experiences reading, making, and sharing comics with our family. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources: making minicomics and a flower color changing experiment. Related Links and Resources Free Comic Book Day (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/) Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Understanding_Comics) Big Brain Comics is closing | City Pages (http:...
May 08, 2017•57 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss making progress on creative projects when there's stuff in the way. Along the way we discuss how the path blocking stuff can take many forms. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore: a way to hang art projects and an interesting shape on a relatively nearby planet. Related Links and Resources Kate's Art Pick: Art and Science Punks — Simple Home Art Display (http://artandscien...
May 01, 2017•50 min
Is play as an activity inherently purposeful? In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss play: playing in different contexts to relax, to be challenged, and to be inspired to make stuff. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore drawing with AI and Earth Day. Related Links and Resources "Chris Crawford describing the unique power of "games" or "play" or "interactivity"" Dragon Speech Part 2 of 5 (https://youtu.be/Ymu4A...
Apr 23, 2017•49 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss something Carl Sagan wrote "The Baloney Detection Kit" which summarizes critical thinking, skepticism, and scientific method. Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and science pick for some fun and useful resources to explore data and drawing. Related Links and Resources The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan: 8601401286790: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Haunted-World-Scienc...
Apr 16, 2017•55 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss that while we may not be experts on Sand Dollar sea creatures or physics of airplanes: that doesn't stop us from being curious and doing some online research as we ask questions with our little ones. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick... Related Links and Resources Strawberry Shortcake (2003 TV series) - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberry_Shortcake_(2003_TV_series)) 11 Fascinating Facts About Sand...
Apr 10, 2017•19 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob reflect on recent creative projects we found fun and worthwhile and why. Then Kate and Rob explore an art pick and science pick, as is our approach of late. Related Links and Resources Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) - IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101452/) Homestar Runner Wiki (http://www.hrwiki.org/wiki/Main_Page) The Inktober Initiative - Mr Jake Parker (http://mrjakeparker.com/inktober) National Novel Writing Month (http://nan...
Apr 04, 2017•33 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss the more challenging parts of balancing passion projects, work, and family. Sleep emerges as a major thread through exploring recharging, creative projects, and other recharging activities. Also: reframing strategies. Also: pie chart metaphors. Related Links and Resources Jerzy Drozd of Comics Are Great and Lean Into Art (http://www.jdrozd.com/) Sleep Cycle for iOS (https://www.sleepcycle.com/) Rob's Art Pick: Legend of Zelda Breath ...
Mar 27, 2017•46 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss using game design as a way to give ourselves feedback on our own tasks, goals, and when we're coaching our kids. That's an experiment we call "teamwork and hustle" or "let's try this to see if this makes our morning routine suck less". As we do, we wrap up the show with an art pick and science pick of things we've found fun and useful. Related Links and Resources Yar's Revenge for Atari 2600 (http://2600online.com/yarsrevenge.html) S...
Mar 20, 2017•46 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss Legos, learning through step-by-step paint by numbers style instructions like those included in modern Lego sets, and futher ask: how do those instructions help learning or get in the way of creativity? Related Links and Resources Galaxy Explorer Lego Set (https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?S=497-1#T=S&O={}) Lego Volkswagen Camper (https://shop.lego.com/en-US/Volkswagen-T1-Camper-Van-10220) Lego Bike Shop (http...
Mar 13, 2017•41 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob explore how we picked the Silhouette Cameo cutter and how that started with wanting to make things with something called the Glowforge. Kate and Rob also explore the research that led to the leap from one tool to the next. Related Links and Resources Silhouette America - Silhouette America (https://www.silhouetteamerica.com/) Glowforge - the 3D laser printer (https://glowforge.com/) Art and Science Punks Episode 7: Emotions+Data for Goal Pla...
Mar 06, 2017•38 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss our recent Pinewood Derby experience and also explore what might be different when a side project's effort goes by slowly vs. when time disappears. Related Links and Resources LIA Cast 110 - So You Want to Start a Passion Project? — Lean Into Art (http://www.leanintoart.com/blog/2014/8/29/lia-cast-110-so-you-want-to-start-a-passion-project?rq=passion) Art Pick: Indie Game Sim (http://www.indiegamesim.com/) Science Pick: Snow Dough Re...
Feb 27, 2017•40 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob talk about recent experiences using digital and physical Kanban boards as part of family collaboration and communication. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Zipper Pouch Tutorial from See Kate Sew! (http://seekatesew.com/basic-zipper-pouch-tutorial/) Art Pick: Pencil Case (http://crazylittleprojects.com/2014/08/pencil-case-tutorial.html) Science Pick: Gumroad's Small Product Lab (https://gumroad.com/smallproductlab) Kanban (https://en.wik...
Feb 21, 2017•33 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss how Kate plans and facilitates kids activities ranging from hosting families at a gathering to tabling at an event like Game Dev Day. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Easy Tooth Fairy Pocket Pillow - The Ribbon Retreat Blog (http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/easy-tooth-fairy-pocket-pillow.html) Science Pick: CodePen (https://codepen.io/) Game Dev Day (http://gamedevday.tumblr.com/) This Panda Needs You (http://this-panda.com)...
Feb 13, 2017•34 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss critiquing in a variety of contexts, from ourselves and others in professional situations, to coaching, teaching, and working with kids. Related Links and Resources Art Pick: Doodle Monsters... take turns starting and finishing one another's drawings. Science Pick: Kodable: Programming Curriculum for Elementary (https://www.kodable.com/) Science Pick: Lightbot (https://lightbot.com/index.html) Explore It! | Game Dev Day at The Works ...
Feb 06, 2017•38 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a few perspectives on encouragement from self to family and to collaborators. Also: follow-up on the sink/float experiment from episode 10. Related Links and Resources Super Why (http://www.superwhy.com/) Unity 3d (http://unity3d.com/) Self talk (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/self-talk) Science Pick: The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the World Around You!: Tom Robinson:...
Jan 30, 2017•42 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss tiling and reframing to learn something new when you're already feeling at capacity. Related Links and Resources Mindset - the Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (http://www.mindsetonline.com/) I Know How She Does it: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time: Laura Vanderkam: 9780241199510: Amazon.com: Books (https://www.amazon.com/Know-How-She-Does-Successful/dp/0241199514/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485055973&sr=8-2&a...
Jan 23, 2017•48 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss using Design Thinking as a way to create and try alternatives when we're feeling stuck. Also: an art pick and science pick as a way to share fun, useful, and interesting resources! Related Links and Resources Design Thinking - IDEO U (http://www.ideou.com/pages/design-thinking) ME104B | Designing Your Life - class at Stanford (http://web.stanford.edu/class/me104b/cgi-bin/) Designing Your Life - the Book (http://designingyour.life/) A...
Jan 16, 2017•43 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss trying a salt crystal science kit that worked as good as the picture on the box and making a font from your own handwriting. Related Links and Resources Crystal Growing Discovery Set at Lakeshore Learning (http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C392&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1483933471194) Grow your own Magic Crystal Tree (http://www.instructables.c...
Jan 09, 2017•28 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob continue discussing goal planning, moving from reflecting on to the actual sketching, mapping, and setting goals. Also: what is the difference between goals and New Years resolutions? Related Links and Resources Susannah Conway 2017 Unraveling Journal (http://www.susannahconway.com/2016/11/make-magic-2017/) 5 Whys - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Whys) 2016 Year In Review Printable | Skip To My Lou (http://www.skiptomylou.org/201...
Jan 01, 2017•41 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss reflecting back on a year and dig into why and how we approach that sort of reflection. Related Links and Resources Lean Into Art - Various Episodes Emphasizing Reflection (http://www.leanintoart.com/search?q=reflect) Making an Experience Inventory to Reflect on the Year Past — Interactive Storyteller (http://www.interactive-storyteller.com/interactive-storyteller/2016/1/10/making-an-experience-inventory-to-reflect-on-the-year-past) ...
Dec 19, 2016•23 min
In this episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss winter holidays and in particular Winter Solstice ritual and science. Related Links and Resources Winter Solstice (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice) Solstice a Cause for Celebration Since Ancient Times (http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/12/1220_021220_solstice.html) Winter Solstice Activity Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pf1N47CqxIZkBdAZ1mz3WWVkGlNVnOX8SfCaEgXQCWo/edit?usp=sharing) Sunrise and ...
Dec 12, 2016•31 min
In this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a new surprise question about the holidays, and our main topic about different subscription crates we've tried, encountered, and considered. Related links and resources: Kiwi Crate (http://www.kiwicrate.com/) Koala Crate (http://www.kiwicrate.com/koala) Plated (https://www.plated.com/) Nerd Block (https://www.nerdblock.com/) Stitch Fix (https://www.stitchfix.com/) Kate Stenzinger on Twitter (https://twitter.com/katestenzinger) Ro...
Dec 06, 2016•37 min
In this fourth episode of Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss this podcast as a new project, the Art Soundoff challenge, and our approach to experiments at home and in our creative work. Related Links and Resources Art and Science Punks on Twitter (http://twitter.com/artsciencepunks) Kate Stenzinger on Twitter (http://twitter.com/katestenzinger) Rob Stenzinger on Twitter (htttp://twitter.com/robstenzinger) ArtSoundoff (http://artsoundoff.com) Lean Into Art (http://leanintoart.com) Polyte...
Nov 26, 2016•33 min
In this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss recent tech we are trying in our home, a new surprise question about what tech we're coveting at the moment. Life Long Learning (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifelong_learning) Security Now Podcast (https://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm) Code-a-pillar (http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/think-and-learn/index.html) Robo Rally board game (https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/18/robo-rally) Phillips Hue Lights (http://meethue.co...
Nov 20, 2016•27 min
In this episode of the Art and Science Punks, Kate and Rob discuss a variety of topics ranging from our last names, Art Soundoff, and considering what we are critiquing in order to improve in our creative work. Jerzy Drozd (https://www.comicsaregreat.com/) Art Soundoff (http://artsoundoff.com) Lean Into Art (http://leanintoart.com) Dunning-Krueger Effect (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect) Autotelic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autotelic) SmartPi Case (http://smartica...
Nov 12, 2016•33 min
In this premier episode of the Art and Science Punks Rob explains how he engineered a game spinner for a missing piece of a board game and Kate shares her love of pumpkin carving.
Nov 05, 2016•21 min
