After much discussion they whittled it down to two champions: "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," by Anya Steinberg of Colorado College, with music by Daniel Archibald; and "Competition With The Best," by Miriam Colvin of Penn State. "He's Just 23 Chromosomes" (A quick warning: There is some adult language in this podcast.)
Who won NPR's student podcast challenge?
Miriam Colvin's podcast " Competition With The Best " was one of two grand prize winners in the college edition of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Elissa Nadworny/NPR hide caption
When does the 2021 student podcast challenge open?
The 2021 Student Podcast Challenge opens on Jan. 1, and runs through March 15. NPR's Student Podcast Challenge Opens For College Students! December 1, 2020 • NPR's Student Podcast Challenge: College Edition opens today!
What is Anya Steinberg's podcast called?
Anya Steinberg's podcast, "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," is one of two grand prize winners in the collegiate edition of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Anya Steinberg's podcast, "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," is one of two grand prize winners in the collegiate edition of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge.
Who are the students in the podcast'whodunnit?
Three students reconnected with that tradition during the pandemic. Eighth-graders Braeden Collett (left), Bo Porter, Brennan Williams and Dominique Jannat explored the "various things that get done behind the scenes" to make their campus run smoothly in their winning podcast "Whodunnit?" Arden Barnes for NPR hide caption
The superstar teachers of our Student Podcast Challenge
October 24, 2021 • To celebrate four years of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge, we highlight teachers whose students have shined.
Teens Talk Tattoos In Student Podcast Challenge Finals
October 16, 2021 • Two Chicago-area high school podcasters say they've dreamed about tattoos since they were little. And they argue that people who have them shouldn't be judged by what's on the outside.
These Students Grew Up Around Gun Violence. They Decided It Was Time To Talk About It
September 2, 2021 • D.C. has long struggled with one of the highest rates of gun violence in the country. Three local students talked to their community about losing their loved ones and living with the grief.
Who Runs The World? Kids
August 18, 2021 • OK, they're not all kids. But they're all students, they're all amazing, and frankly, we're concerned that they might be coming for our jobs. That's right — the Student Podcast Challenge is back, and this year, the stories are more powerful than ever.
When Schools Shut Down In Alaska, These Students Went Moose Hunting
July 23, 2021 • In the remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska, many families practice subsistence hunting to get food on the table. Three students reconnected with that tradition during the pandemic.
The Best Student Podcasts: An 8th-Grade Homage To A School's Unsung Heroes
May 17, 2021 • When these Kentucky students needed a subject for their podcast, they looked to the bright blue office around the corner, where their school's buildings and grounds team is based.
The 2021 SPC Honorable Mentions
May 16, 2021 • With over 2,600 submissions this year, the Student Podcast Challenge is bringing you a list of over 150 entries that are well worth the listen.
How long did the Teng family protest?
On December 1st, 2020, a van full of angry protesters arrived at the Teng family's home. The protestors stayed for 37 days, accusing the father of being a spy working for the Communist party in China. Listen to how the neighborhood responded in " Shouts In The Quiet. ".
Who is the 7th grader in My Melanin?
Seventh-grader Andrea Marsh told us what it's like to be Black in 2021, weaving history and present events together in " My Melanin .". Kriti Sarav from Chicago, discussed her complex feelings behind her culture and identity in " My Very Own Bully .".
Where did the Teng family move to?
When the Teng family moved from China to West Windsor, New Jersey, they hoped to begin a safe and peaceful chapter of their lives. But on December 1st, 2020, a van full of angry protesters arrived at their house, shouting accusations that the father was a spy working for the Communist Party in China.
Who are the TDP students?
Three TDP students, Jonetta Harrison, Makiyah Hick, and Quin Wells spoke with three family surviving members of victims of this gun violence.
Who are Astrid and Zouri Johnson?
In this category, one podcast that stole our collective hearts came from sisters Astrid and Zouri Johnson in Baltimore. Astrid, 16, and Zouri, 9, are self-proclaimed best friends who shared their thoughts about all kinds of things. You can listen here.
Where is Sarav sitting in her study?
Sarav sits in her study in her family's home. Olivia Obineme for NPR. These days, when Kriti isn't in school or on the tennis court, she's sitting in that narrow closet, next to Ganesha's empty shrine, talking into the microphone about... financial literacy.
Who is the woman who gazes in the mirror?
Kriti Sarav gazes in the mirror after applying a bindi on her forehead and a maang tikka along the parting of her hair. Kriti Sarav gazes in the mirror after applying a bindi on her forehead and a maang tikka along the parting of her hair.
Who is the podcaster who has 23 chromosomes?
Anya Steinberg 's podcast, "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," is one of two grand prize winners in the collegiate edition of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Anya Steinberg 's podcast, "He's Just 23 Chromosomes," is one of two grand prize winners in the collegiate edition of NPR's Student Podcast Challenge. Anya Steinberg remembers ...
Who recorded the podcast with a towel over her head?
Elissa Nadworny/NPR. Steinberg recorded her podcast standing at her dresser with a towel over her head for better sound quality. Elissa Nadworny/NPR. In addition to the discoveries she makes about her sperm donor, Steinberg's podcast features interviews with her younger brother, Ari, and her mom, Kristin.
What was Anya Steinberg's secret?
Anya Steinberg remembers the exact moment she discovered a family secret. It was in an elementary school biology lesson about genetics. "My dad, who I thought was my biological dad at the time, was 50% Korean. But I'm 50% Korean," Steinberg says, "and I was like 50 doesn't make 50 because my mom's not Korean at all.".
What did Steinberg discover when she searched sample 3046?
When Steinberg searched sample #3046 in the search tool on the sperm bank's web site, she discovered her mom had actually picked a jazz musician; a creative type who played the trumpet and dreamed of directing a major motion picture.
How many chromosomes does Anya Steinberg have?
Anya Steinberg · He's Just 23 Chromosomes. (A quick warning: There is some adult language in this podcast.) Steinberg started with what she had always been told: That 'donor dad' had been training to become a doctor at Stanford University in California.
