May 31, 2025
Given the centrality of uranium to the story of the Manhattan Project, the creation of Oak Ridge, and the ongoing nuclear renaissance, I thought it would be good to learn more about that element, so I spoke on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Tom Zoellner about his fascinating book, Uranium: War, Energy, and the Rock that...
May 28, 2025
Alan Lowe speaks with Dr. Margaret Weitekamp of the
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum about its
transformation ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. They explore
how new exhibits, immersive storytelling, and iconic artifacts like
the Wright Flyer, Space Shuttle Discovery, and Neil Armstrong’s
spacesuit...
May 21, 2025
Kathleen Carlucci, director of the Thomas Edison Center at
Menlo Park, joins AMSEcast to discuss Edison’s lasting impact on
American innovation. From his early love of telegraphy to his
system-wide inventions in sound, light, and film, Edison redefined
how ideas were developed and assembled skilled teams in
the...
May 14, 2025
Dr. Josh Levy is a historian of science and technology at the
Library of Congress. In this episode of AMSEcast, he highlights key
figures and artifacts from all across America’s innovation history.
From Samuel Morse’s early telegraph designs to George Washington
Carver’s advocacy for sustainable farming, Levy...
May 7, 2025
Alan is joined by Peter Armstrong, president of Mystic Seaport
Museum, to continue our celebration of 250 years of American
innovation. Peter reflects on his 25 years in museum leadership and
shares insights into Mystic’s long shipbuilding history. The
museum, the largest maritime museum in the U.S., features...