The RVGS Rat Chat

by RVGS Rat Chat

STEM focused podcast from the Roanoke Valley Governor's School. Learn about students STEM interests as they talk with classmates and share their passions.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • A Short History of RVGS and its Changes With Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt

    A Short History of RVGS and its Changes With Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt

    S02 E01
    09:02

    Welcome back to the Rat Chat! With a new school year came a new crew. Join us- Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Miya, Dorothy, Emma, Prateek... and many more!Thank you to Mr. Levy and Mrs. Sebolt for taking the time for an interview.Writers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter, Prateek, Emma, DorothySpeakers: Sophia, Keely, Jean, Carter,Editors: Sophia and DorothyMusic: Miya

  • Season 1

  • Think About It: A Brain Week discussion with Dr. Anthony LaMantia

    Think About It: A Brain Week discussion with Dr. Anthony LaMantia

    S01 E04
    01:00:17

    This episode is quite special because we were invited to FBRI, or the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to talk about Brain Week with Neuroscientist Dr. Anthony MaLantia. There are institutions like the American heart association or American lung association, but no equivalent for brains. Brain week is used to bring together people and researchers to try and further our knowledge on the brain, which isn't as well understood as other organs. Part of this is because neurological research is divided among different fields like biology and psychology, which are quite separated.

  • Emergency Medical Rat: Our talk with Natalie Davis as we delve into her experiences as a trained EMT

    Emergency Medical Rat: Our talk with Natalie Davis as we delve into her experiences as a trained EMT

    S01 E03
    12:55

    Join us in our talk with FCHS senior Natalie Davis as we delve into her experiences as a trained EMT and opportunities you can explore for yourself. Cave Spring Rescue Squad EMT Class (for those considering training in 2024) - https://www.csrescue.org/emt-class

  • mp3x3: A discussion of Rubik's Cubes with Leo Halsdorf

    mp3x3: A discussion of Rubik's Cubes with Leo Halsdorf

    S01 E02
    15:08

    Join us in this new episode with Leo Halsdorf as we discuss their skill with Rubik's Cubes both in and out of competition, as well as learn the concepts behind the algorithms that allow champions to solve them in a matter of seconds!

  • The Paulonomial Function: A dive into mathematics with Paulo Carey

    The Paulonomial Function: A dive into mathematics with Paulo Carey

    S01 E01
    14:56

    Paulo Carey, a senior student at RVGS currently taking multivariable calculus, goes into his past to share how his love of math emerged, and how he plans to use his love of math to make a career as an aerospace engineer.