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Big Ideas TXST

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Big Ideas TXST goes inside the fascinating minds forging innovation, research and creativity at Texas State University and beyond. Hosted by Daniel Seed, episodes showcase the thought leaders, breakthroughs and creative expression making the world a better place, one BIG idea at a time. Produced by the Division of University Marketing and Communications at Texas State.

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Episode 5: Narco Deforestation with Jennifer Devine and Nathan Currit 04.05.2020 29:12

Dr. Jennifer Devine , an assistant professor in the Department of Geography, and Dr. Nate Currit , associate professor and director of the Texas Center for Geographic Information Science , discusses the staggering environmental destruction and human suffering being wrought in Central America by narcotics traffickers clearcutting huge swaths of rainforest to establish cattle ranches to launder drug...

Episode 4: Novel Coronavirus, Part 2 with Rodney Rohde 23.03.2020 17:35

In the second installment of a two-part interview, Dr. Rodney Rohde , a professor in the College of Health Professions and chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program , discusses how the understanding of the novel coronavirus has changed since it first came to global attention in January, the urgency of widespread testing and the importance of ensuring proper medical supplies and equipment ar...

Episode 3: Novel Coronavirus, Part 1 with Rodney Rohde 16.03.2020 19:53

In the first installment of a two-part interview, Dr. Rodney Rohde , a professor in the College of Health Professions and chair of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program , discusses the novel coronavirus causing the global COVID-19 pandemic, stripping away some of the mystery from a disease that has led to the cancellation of SXSW, suspension of the NBA season and school closures across the count...

Episode 2: Materials with Intelligence with Eddie Piner 27.02.2020 20:24

Dr. Eddie Piner , a professor in the Materials Science, Engineering and Commercialization Program , discusses materials with intelligence that hold the potential to transform infrastructure and make sense of the massive amounts of data generated by modern society.

Episode 1: Virtual Reality with Pete Blair 18.02.2020 20:06

Dr. Pete Blair , director of the Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training ( ALERRT ) Center, sits down with Big Ideas TXST to discuss how cutting-edge augmented- and virtual reality training will impact law enforcement, first responders and public safety.