Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star Wars

45: The Science of Ahsoka panel at LA Comic Con

Star Warsologies: A Podcast About Science and Star Wars

Show Notes

Melissa moderates this panel of Star Warsologies favorites! Sam Wynns and Gabe Santos share their critter knowledge when it comes to Loth cats and purgill! Lisa Will and Paul Wynns talk navigation from one galaxy to the next! And James brings us up to date with all the Star Wars lore sprinkled throughout the show. We had a great audience with tons of questions for us. Thanks to all those who came out! Follow Dr. Lisa Will and the Fleet Science Center on Instagram Follow Paul Wynns and Flex Air on Instagram Follow Gabe Santos and Cosplay for Science on Instagram Follow Sam Wynns and Cabrillo National Monument on Instagram Check out the episode on YouTube with relevant screen shots and photos! (coming soon)

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In Star Warsologies, hosts James Floyd and Melissa Miller combine their love of Star Wars with their keen interest in all things academic by asking experts about how their field is represented in a galaxy far, far away. It's a monthly podcast about science and Star Wars!

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