Applied

In this episode, we discuss the growing field of natural resource economics along with the evolution of water management policy in Colorado and the surrounding region. Our guest, Jordan Suter, is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics within the College of Agricultural Sciences at CSU. Jordan has studied the impacts of water management policies in the Republic...

In this episode, we hear from Beth Hayes, CSU Extension Emergency Management Work Team Lead. Beth also serves as the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Small Acreage Specialist in Pueblo County. We discuss disaster response, emergency planning, and emergency management in Colorado, including Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs), and resources like CSU's 'After the Disaster Toolkit.' After the...

According to recent estimates by the UN, in 2023 nearly 700 million people across the globe were subsisting on less than $2.15 a day ($785 a year). In this episode, we speak with Dr. Niroj Bhattarai, an assistant professor of economics with more than 20 years of teaching, research, and field work experience. We discuss poverty, economic development, government, access to education, and social entr...

In this episode, we talk with CSU’s Director of Academic Integrity about what the future might look like as an increasing number of college students use artificial intelligence. Will AI use among students become normalized and accepted by faculty? When should using AI be allowed and when should it not be? We explore these questions and more in the episode. Learn more about TILT at CSU: https://til...

In this episode, we talk entrepreneurship, risk, education, design thinking (also called human-centered design), and much more. For more learning opportunities, visit CSU’s Institute for Entrepreneurship , which offers programs like Venture Validator and the Student Venture Accelerator. For post-grad continuing education, be sure to check out CSU’s online graduate certificate in Human-Centered Des...

In this episode, we talk about sustainable landscaping, native plants, soil, mulch, water conservation, xeriscaping, and more with CSU Extension State Specialist Deryn Davidson. If you would like more information on these topics, you can find more than 100 related articles on the CSU Extension website .

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Sudeep Pasricha, a professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering at CSU. Dr. Pasricha is also Director of the Embedded, High Performance, and Intelligent Computing Lab (EPIC). We discuss the rapid ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence, especially as it pertains to compu...

In this episode, we discuss some of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a social worker, including empathy, mindfulness, burnout, policy, social justice, and continuing education. Learn more about the hybrid Master of Social Work program from CSU: https://www.online.colostate.edu/degrees/social-work?utm_source=appliedpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=1-gen-240430-podc...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nate Riggs about the interdisciplinary field of prevention science and how it has evolved to help reduce risk factors (and enhance protective factors) to improve the health and well-being of individuals (especially youth), families, and entire communities. Learn more about CSU's online Prevention Science Practice Master's Degree or the online Prevention Program P...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brad Conner about what contributes to addiction and risky behaviors, some common misconceptions about addiction, why cannabis use disorder requires further study, and why addiction treatment has changed and continues to evolve. If you, a friend, or a loved one are struggling with addiction, please ask for help. You can find resources at https://www.samhsa.gov/find...

Music has an amazing capacity to enhance our lives. It can help us concentrate, stay motivated, or calm down. Music even has the power to help us cope with trauma, rehabilitate brain function, and support improved mental health. In this episode, we talk with two faculty members in Colorado State University’s Music Therapy department: Dr. Blythe LaGasse and Dr. Jess Rushing. We learn about the heal...

Until recently, most psychologists focused on what can go wrong and how to fix or prevent it. In contrast, the field of positive psychology specifically studies what's working and what we can achieve if we better understand and foster each other’s strengths. Episode guest : Dr. Zach Mercurio is a keynote speaker, researcher, and author specializing in leadership, purpose, meaningful work, and matt...