Starbase Indy Podcast
On the Starbase Indy Podcast we talk to and about people who are inspired by Star Trek and science fiction to work towards a hopeful future in the real world. Many of our guests have been or will be presenters at the live Starbase Indy convention, which takes place in Indianapolis every year over Thanksgiving weekend. We talk to actors, scientists, musicians, writers, creators, fans, engineers, and geeks. Learn more about the live event and the mission at www.starbaseindy.org
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Episodes
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Dr. Bill Sullivan is the Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology and Microbiology & Immunology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. His book, Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces that Make Us Who We Are mixes cutting-edge research and relatable humor to shine a light on who we really are, and how we might become our best selves.
Dr. Sullivan is passionate about bringing science to people in a way that doesn't put them to sleep or make their head implode. As a Starbase Indy speaker, he has helped our attendees laugh and learn; we hope this podcast episode will have the same effect on you.
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Nichelle Nichols portrayed Nyota Uhura, a character that made history when she debuted on Star Trek in 1966. Nichelle Nichols affected the history of space travel, as well, working to change the face of NASA.
Dr. Leah Leach has been a fan of both Nichols and Uhura. She created the Uhura Training Academy to provide programming at Starbase Indy. We talk a little bit about the convention, but primarily focus on the life and work of Nichelle Nichols in this fun conversation.
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Listen to our host Lisa Meece explain the vision for the podcast, and how it connects to the mission of Starbase Indy: Celebrating Star Trek's vision of the future through humanitarianism and STEM education today.