Science, Music, and Society Podcast
Science, Music, and Society Podcast
TRAILER (Episode 2. Science, Bach, and Square Dance)
In this episode, we will explore how a power science couple, both classical music lovers from the east coast, became country music singing square dancers.
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A show that explores the intersection of science and music and their benefits to society through personal stories of scientists and musicians.
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ABOUT SOPHIA SI
A high school senior in Houston, TX, who grew up playing the piano and loving science.
ABOUT KARIN RABE
A Board of Governors Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ (http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/~karin/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karin_M._Rabe) and member of the National Academy of Sciences.
ABOUT GREG MOORE
A Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ (http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/~gmoore/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Moore_(physicist)) and member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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In this episode, we will explore how a power science couple, both classical music lovers from the east coast, became country music singing square dancers.
I first met Karin Rabe and Greg Moore at the Aspen Center for Physics about 6 years ago when Greg was practicing Bach and Beethoven on the one Steinway piano available in the Center. As he competed with 11-year-old me for practice time, I learned that he and Karin were both Physics professors at Rutgers University and members of the elite National Academy of Sciences.
Last summer, I chatted with them over Zoom about their love of science, classical music, and—their surprising new interest—square dance. As they explore the origins of this art form and describe how they learn from the best, their systematic and enthusiastic approach to orchestrating satisfying performances for connoisseurs exemplifies their advice for aspiring scientists: pursue what you love with open-mindedness, abundant passion, and a well executed plan. It also helps to do it in the company of someone you love.
