Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
After you win a local science fair, then what? Well, if you’re lucky you end up competing in the Extreme Einstein Challenge — a part of the Discovery Channel’s Young Scientist Challenge. Hear from some of the participants taking part this week.
Guests
- Michele Glidden Director of Education Programs, Science Service
- Steve "Jake" Jacobs Head Judge, Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge; also Board Member, National Science Teachers Association
- Julia Fanning 7th grade student, The Buckner Fanning Christian School, in Mission Springs, Texas; and a Finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
- David Westrich 8th grade student, St. Vincent de Paul Parish School in Herculaneum, Missouri; also a Finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge
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