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Podcast with Dr. Bjorn Mercer, Program Director, Communication, Philosophy, Religion, World Languages and the Arts and
Dr. Danny Welsch, Associate Dean, School of STEM, American Public University

Throughout history, governments have used the scientific discoveries made by researchers as weapons of war. For instance, the discovery of nuclear fission in 1938 by physicists Lise Meitner and Otto Frisch eventually led to the creation of the World War II bombs that devastated the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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In this podcast, American Public University Associate Dean Dr. Danny Welsch of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and Dr. Bjorn Mercer discuss how good scientific discoveries go evil and how evil discoveries turn good. Dr. Danny Welsch talks about inventions that started out benefiting society and ended up changing warfare, scientific discoveries that originated with warfare and ended up benefiting society, and other interesting inventions that have impacted warfare.

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About the Speakers

Dr. Bjorn Mercer is a Program Director at American Public University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Missouri State University, a master’s and doctorate in music from the University of Arizona, and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix. He writes about leadership, management and why the humanities and liberal arts are critical to career success. Dr. Mercer also writes children’s music.

Danny Welsch, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean of the School of STEM at American Public University. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Analysis and Planning from Frostburg State University, an M.S. in Environmental and Resource Engineering from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia.

Interview with APU Alumna, Heather Groen

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By Melanie Dougherty
Academic Advisor at American Public University

It’s important to examine what is needed for female students to feel supported and when those students choose a career. At APU we have already taken two necessary steps for women to feel supported in a STEM field: emphasizing female role models to keep female STEM students inspired and working hard to foster a strong sense of community among STEM students and faculty. We intend to provide practical solutions for women in STEM fields.

By Dr. Daniel Welsch
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There’s a ton of resources online for ways to incorporate STEM activities into your kids’ summer, but it works best when you just work it into everyday routines. Once you get used to it, you’ll see opportunities for inquiry-driven explorations everywhere, and most take no planning, equipment, or materials. And you’ll find that your kids LOVE it!

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By Martha Stillman
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