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UEN SciFi Friday

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UEN SciFi Friday offers a weekly science fiction feature film from the heyday of SciFi – the 1920’s to 1970’s. Join other Utah science fiction movie fans after the film for an accompanying podcast where Utah scientists discuss topics from the movie. Watch the movie, Fridays at 9pm on UEN-TV. For more information: www.uen.org/tv.

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Episodes

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Merlin's Shop

September 02, 2016 14:56 - 20 minutes

Dr. Trafton Drew, a neuroscientist at the University of Utah, discusses Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders, his research and the psychology of perception.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People

August 26, 2016 14:56 - 11 minutes

Primary reptile keeper Chuck Becker of Utah's Hogle Zoo discusses hatchlings and the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 version of the Pod People.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures

August 24, 2016 14:56 - 13 minutes

Erin Jones, Orangutan Zookeeper at Utah’s Hogle Zoo, discusses strange creatures and this week's UEN SciFi Friday film.

Abilene Town

November 06, 2015 18:01 - 16 minutes

Mark Brunson, Professor of Environment and Society at Utah State University, discusses conflict over natural resources, the iUTAH project and the SciFi Friday Western films "Abilene Town," "The Sundowners," "The Big Trees" and "Angel and the Badman."

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Hercules and the Captive Women

April 24, 2015 14:56 - 14 minutes

Kristine Pankow, Associate Director of the University of Utah Seismograph Stations discusses earthquakes and the MST3K version of Hercules and the Captive Women.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Manos: The Hands of Fate

April 10, 2015 14:56 - 13 minutes

Utah Valley University professor Cheryl Hanewicz discusses the film Manos: The Hands of Fate and careers for women in science, technology, engineering and math.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gunslinger

April 03, 2015 14:56 - 12 minutes

Dr. Rosemary Gray, Director of the ACCESS Program for Women in Science and Math at the University of Utah, discusses women in science and the film, Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gunslinger.

Phantom of the Opera

October 24, 2014 14:25 - 8 minutes

Assistant Professor Sarah Null of the Center for Watershed Sciences at Utah State University discusses science and the 1925 film The Phantom of the Opera.

Mill of the Stone Woman

February 28, 2014 14:00 - 7 minutes

Janet Bassett is program manager of the MD-PhD program and the Medical Student Research Program at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She discusses ethical research and the movie Mill of the Stone Women.

The Stranger

February 25, 2014 15:30 - 6 minutes

Dr. Janelle Nimer and Allison O’Connor of the University of Utah discuss research methods, animal-assisted therapy and the Orson Wells film “The Stranger”.

Scrooge

December 20, 2013 14:07 - 13 minutes

Dr. Burt Uchino, professor of Psychology at the University of Utah discusses psychology and the 1935 Christmas classic Scrooge.

A Christmas Wish

December 13, 2013 14:56 - 10 minutes

Lien Fan Shen of the Film and Media Arts department at the University of Utah discusses animation and the A Christmas Wish/The Great Rupert.

Kennel Murder Case

October 18, 2013 15:30 - 8 minutes

Professor Kerry Rood of Utah State University discusses veterinary science and the film "The Kennel Murder Case."

Sherlock Holmes: The Secret Weapon

September 06, 2013 19:13 - 30 minutes

University of Utah researchers Carolyn Stwertka, Jessica Liptak and Kimberly Smith discuss computer coding, collaboration in science and the partnership between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Nosferatu

August 29, 2013 14:24 - 11 minutes

Michael Caren, Senior Lecturer in Plant Science at Utah State University, discusses "the vampire of the plant world" and the film "Nosferatu."

D.O.A.

July 12, 2013 16:39 - 7 minutes

Jonathan Tward of the University of Utah's Department of Radiation Oncology discusses iridium poisoning, radiation treatment and the classic murder mystery, "D.O.A."

Missile to the Moon

February 08, 2013 17:55 - 11 minutes

Lacey Holland of the University of Utah's Think Globally Learn Locally program discusses atmospheric science and the film, Missile to the the Moon.

Dungeon of Harrow

January 02, 2013 16:46 - 10 minutes

Dr. Gary Oderda, professor and director of the Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center at the University of Utah, discusses international medicine and the film Dungeon of Harrow.

March of the Wooden Soldiers

December 21, 2012 17:55 - 23 minutes

Brian Saam of the University of Utah’s Department of Physics and Astronomy discusses the physics and physical humor of Laurel and Hardy in the film March of the Wooden Soldiers.

The Ghoul

November 20, 2012 15:30 - 10 minutes

David Hess, director of the Mortuary Science program at Salt Lake Community College, discusses The Ghoul and the wide range of knowledge and skills that are required in today's funeral industry.

Mesa of Lost Women

November 09, 2012 17:55 - 11 minutes

Student researcher Jim Goodman and coordinator Jaimi Butler of the Great Salt Lake Institute at Westminster College talk about spider research and the film Mesa of Lost Women.

The Beast of Yucca Flats

October 24, 2012 18:01 - 13 minutes

Landon Weeks, UEN media production assistant and film student discusses the low budget movie Beast of Yucca Flats and how digital technology has changed how films are made and released.

The Vampire's Coffin

September 21, 2012 19:20 - 11 minutes

Dr. Bo Foreman, physical therapist and professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of Utah, discusses the scientific use of cadavers and the movie The Vampire's Coffin.

Giant From the Unknown

August 24, 2012 15:30 - 13 minutes

Dr. Sam Zeveloff, a Presidential Distinguished Professorin the Department of Zoology at Weber State University, discusses dormancy and the film Giant from the Unknown.

Bride of the Gorilla

June 15, 2012 17:02 - 10 minutes

Dr. Jonathan Marshall, professor in the Department of Zoology at Weber State University, discusses snakes and the scientific credibility of the movie Bride of the Gorilla.

Hercules

May 11, 2012 22:16 - 11 minutes

Dr. Maria Newton, Associate Professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Utah, discusses Hercules as portrayed in film and psychosocial aspects of fitness.

The Day the Sky Exploded

April 20, 2012 16:12 - 9 minutes

Bangladesh scholar Nazmus Saquib, a University of Utah graduate student in Computational Engineering and Science, discusses international scientific teamwork and the movie "The Day the Sky Expoded."

April Fool's 2012

March 30, 2012 18:01 - 9 minutes

Teresa Latta, an APRN at Primary Children’s Hospital, discusses science and technology in an NICU, cuteness and the 1939 Shirley Temple film, “The Little Princess”.

Yongary

March 02, 2012 19:20 - 10 minutes

Benjamin Hardisty, doctoral graduate student in the University of Utah biology department, discusses Yongary and how non-humans will make sacrifices for the good of their family groups.

Monster Demolisher

January 27, 2012 17:55 - 7 minutes

Dr. Greg Jones, Associate Director of the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utah, talks about the peer review process as it is portrayed in the movie Monster Demolisher.

Stranger from Venus

January 24, 2012 15:30 - 21 minutes

Dr. Michael Johnson of the University of Utah College of Nursing discusses neuroimaging, the brain, empathy and the film “Stranger From Venus”.

Plan 9 from Outer Space

January 03, 2012 14:07 - 8 minutes

John Elwell, lead satellite engineer with the Space Dynamics Lab at Utah State University, discusses misleading information about government relations and poor special effects in the movie, Plan 9 from Out Space.

The Atomic Brain

December 16, 2011 22:16 - 8 minutes

Dr. Kalani Raphael, transplant nephrologist at the University of Utah College of Medicine and the Veterans Administration hospital, discusses how "The Atomic Brain" portrayal of a mind transfer differs from actual organ transplant procedures.

Project Moonbase

December 12, 2011 14:07 - 7 minutes

April Kedrowizc, Director of the University of Utah College of Engineering's CLEAR program, discusses communication, gender and science as portrayed in the file "Project Moonbase."

Beach Girls and the Monster

December 02, 2011 15:30 - 11 minutes

Professor Meredith Metzger of Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Utah discusses how ocean waves can be used to generate electricity and how she engages students in learning complex subjects.

Robot Monster

November 04, 2011 14:30 - 8 minutes

Dr. Kalani Raphael, transplant nephrologist at the University of Utah College of Medicine, discusses why antibiotics would not stop death rays as shown in the super low budget film Robot Monster.

Brain From Planet Arous

October 21, 2011 15:30 - 9 minutes

Professor Greg Clark of the University of Utah’s Department of Bioengineering discusses the human brain and the film “Brain From Planet Arous.”

Teenage Monster

October 14, 2011 20:08 - 11 minutes

Kris Doty, Assistant Professor in the Behavioral Sciences department at Utah Valley University, discusses learning disabilities and myths about them in the film Teenage Monster

Devil Girl From Mars

October 07, 2011 16:46 - 7 minutes

Robert Bigelow, Education Specialist at the Clark Planetarium discusses the math of large numbers and unintended humor in the film "Devil Girl from Mars."

The Living Head

September 29, 2011 14:07 - 10 minutes

Lori Hunsaker, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer with the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, discusses archaeology and the film "The Living Head."

The Man Who Could Work Miracles

September 16, 2011 17:55 - 11 minutes

University of Utah philosophy professor Mariam Thalos discusses unlimited power and corruption in the 1937 British comedy "The Man Who Could Work Miracles."

One Million B.C.

July 29, 2011 14:24 - 11 minutes

Kenneth Carpenter, of the Utah State University Eastern Prehistoric Museum, discusses paleontology, cave-dwellers and the scientific errors in the 1940 film “One Million B.C.”

The Man Who Changed His Mind

July 15, 2011 17:55 - 12 minutes

University of Utah graduate student Eve Miller talks about the 1936 Boris Karloff movie "The Man Who Changed His Mind," and previews her doctoral research on the psychology of memory and cognition in natural vs. urban environments.

The Lost Continent

July 08, 2011 14:07 - 10 minutes

Dr. Jerry Harris examines dinosaur footprints at the Liujiaxia Dinosaur National Geopark in Gansu Province, China, 2008. Listen to him discuss the movie Lost Continent in the podcast.

Man Beast

June 24, 2011 17:55 - 11 minutes

Graduate students Maura Hahnenberger and Carolyn Stwertka discuss Man Beast and how it relates to Atmospheric Sciences.

First Spaceship on Venus

June 17, 2011 14:07 - 9 minutes

Rich Finlinson talks with Dr. Stacy Palen about The First Spaceship on Venus. Palen is professor of physics at Weber State University in Ogden.

Invastion of the Animal People

May 27, 2011 21:30 - 9 minutes

Matt Pinnell and Dave Hoagland of Revolution Manufacturing in Orem, Utah, discuss ski technology and the movie Invasion of the Animal People.

King of the Zombies

May 20, 2011 20:35 - 7 minutes

Jim Watts, Senior Mechanical Engineer with the Utah Center for Aerospace Innovation and Design at Weber State University discusses some of the technical problems with King of the Zombies.

Monster from Green Hell

April 29, 2011 17:55 - 11 minutes

Dr. Jon Seger, Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Utah, talks about the accurate and false portrayal of science and scientists in The Monster from Green Hell.

Cosmic Man

April 15, 2011 14:56 - 14 minutes

Steve Corbato, Director of Cyber Infrastructure at the University of Utah, discusses the how 21st century technology relates to The Cosmic Man.