1510 Chemistry Camp for Blind Youth (Mar. 4, 2015)
Show Notes
Learning about science can be fun and exciting. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey speak with Hoby Wedler, a blind graduate student in Chemistry, about a Chemistry Camp for blind teens that he founded and runs annually to share his love of science with youth. We’ll review some of the highlights of each session, including some unexpected things attendees learn
1425 Wine Tasting and Chemistry (Jun. 18, 2014)
Show Notes
Hoby Wedler is totally blind and will soon be getting a Ph.D. in computational organic chemistry. His other passion is fine wines. This week hosts Peter Torpey and Nancy Goodman Torpey talk with him about how these two interests are related and the program he set up for sighted folks to experience wine tastings while blindfolded.