Finding Genius Podcast

Large-scale AI models that enable next-generation applications like natural language processing and autonomous systems require intensive training and immense power. The monetary and environmental expense is too great. This is where analog deep learning comes into play. The concept behind it is to develop a new type of hardware that can accelerate the training of neural networks, achieving a cheape...

What could the chemistry of comets and interstellar objects tell us about the nature of our Solar System? Stefanie N. Milam is a planetary scientist that studies this intriguing subject using specialized ground- and space-based telescopes… Stefanie is the James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Planetary Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Here, sh...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Britt, the Pegasus Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the Department of Physics, University of Central Florida. He joins us today to discuss his research on planetary geology. In addition to his work at the University of Central Florida, Daniel also periodically consults with NASA on their various missions. As an expert that analyzes the g...

How does the brain react to sound therapy? In this episode, we connect with Lee Gerdes, the CEO of Cereset, a wellness company that helps its clients "relax their brains to manage stress, restore hope and achieve restful sleep."  With a background in math, physics, psychology, theology, and computer software, Lee has made fascinating discoveries regarding brain health – and he is on a mission to b...

Having a baby as a working mom is incredibly demanding. Unfortunately, many mothers can feel as though they don't have the proper resources to take care of their babies while working – especially when breastfeeding and pumping are involved… Today we chat with Allison Tolman, a nurse, lactation consultant, and breast pump expert that is committed to taking this burden off of working mothers. As the...

Today, we sit down with marine scientists Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood, Co-Founders of Blue Latitudes. Blue Latitudes is a women-owned small business and marine environmental consulting firm that focuses on enhancing the traditional concept of ocean stewardship.  Amber is a marine environmental scientist and oil and gas consultant with a background in technology and public outreach. She combin...

What makes for healthy mushroom crop production? Can substrate microbiomes be manipulated to improve mushroom growth and development? Eoin O'Connor is a postdoctoral scholar at the Penn State University Hockett Lab, where he studies mycology and the microbiomes of commercial mushroom substrates. Tune in to learn: The difference between metaproteomics and metagenomics, and why one is better in some...

How do you go about facilitating safe and high-quality fruit and vegetable production? Horticulturist Camila Rodrigues joins the podcast to explain her distinct approach to this very important issue…  As an Assistant Professor and Food Safety Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University, Camilia has an exceptionally in-depth understanding of fruit and vegetable produ...

TD and Matt from The Texas Boys join the podcast today to discuss their journey from the Northeast to Texas, and how their lives have changed since. After 8 years of living in the country of Texas, their family has developed an in-depth understanding of farming – and a knack for self-sufficiency.  A stark contrast from the hustle and bustle of the Northeast, this fresh lifestyle has enabled them t...

In this episode, we connect with Byron Johnson, a Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences at Baylor University, and the founding director of the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion. He joins us today to discuss his work exploring religion and criminal justice, proposing that religion can be a powerful remedy to crime. Byron is trained as a criminologist, and over the years, he has used his...

Is science the only means to the truth? Dr. Micah J. Green joins the podcast to address this question and others like it from an academic and faith-based perspective.  Dr. Green is Faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Here, he engages with the field of chemical engineering to take on both nanomaterial production and novel nanotechnology applications. Over the...

We often have no other choice than to trust the advice of our medical professionals – but what if there's a financial incentive? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Ardavan Aslie about this issue in the context of spinal surgery – and what he is doing to change it.  Dr. Aslie is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Sacramento, CA with over 28 years of experience in his field. Thr...

In this episode, we sit down with Meag Sargent, a Chicago-based horticulturist, multimedia artist, farmer, and food sovereignty advocate. Currently, she works with Farm From a Box, an off-grid toolkit for sustainable agriculture with the goal to revolutionize local food production. Meag has always had a passion for farming and environmental advocacy. Through her work, she channels her love of plan...

Today we connect with Klaus Steger, a Professor of Molecular Andrology at Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany. He joins us in this episode to discuss the scientific flaws of the PCR tests that were used to detect SARS-CoV-2. Klaus is a molecular biologist that is determined to get to the bottom of the lack of scientific accountability associated with PCR tests. Analyzing this issue from a...

Today we are joined by rare disease expert James A. Geraghty. James has been a director of eight NASDAQ-listed biotech companies, and chair of five. As someone that has worked on "orphan drugs" for over 40 years, James has fulfilled many roles in this industry – from venture entrepreneur to CEO. Drawing from his experience in this complex field of science, James wrote Inside the Orphan Drug Revolu...

What does medical ingenuity look like in the modern world? Many experts think it starts with root-cause solutions. In this episode, we connect with Jackson Larkin, a professional that is at the forefront of providing specialized nutritional products that are geared toward enhancing human health. Jackson is the CEO of Physician Designed and Head of Operations at AO Biologix. Both companies are medi...

In this episode, we discuss the topic of green energy with Andrew Morriss, the Professor at Bush School of Government and Public Service and School of Law, Texas A&M University. As a lawyer and an economist, Andrew has been teaching for almost 30 years. Throughout his career, he has focused his energy on uncovering the truth behind widely accepted political and economic narratives…  Andrew has alw...

Farming is a skill that requires hands-on training – but what if you don't have access to the resources to learn for yourself? Thanks to people like Emma Torbert, this type of education is available to the students of UC Davis who are interested in sustainable agriculture… As the Market Garden Manager and Educator for the Student Farm at UC Davis, Emma plays a major role in facilitating farming pr...

Joining us today to address issues surrounding climate science is William Happer. William is the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at Princeton University.  He is also a long-term member of the JASON advisory group, where he played an integral role in the development of adaptive optics.  As a pioneer in the world of physics, William has focused his research on atomic physics, opt...

Fungi are a foundational part of our environment as we know it, but what makes them so important? In this episode, we dive into the world of fungi to answer this question, and others like it with Ursula Peintner. Ursula is a Professor at the University of Innsbruck's Institute of Microbiology in Austria. She joins us today to discuss her analyses of fungi – addressing the diversity, function, and...

Joining us in this episode is Vivek Kumar, a scientist, innovator, and entrepreneur. Vivek is ​​faculty at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) and the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and is the Dhiraj Shah Faculty Fellow at the NJIT Albert Dorman Honors College. As the author of over 50 peer-reviewed articles and co-inventor of over a dozen patents and applications, Vivek contributes...

In today's day and age, we seem to have everything available at our fingertips. But given the instability of our society, what would happen if basic resources were harder to come by? In this episode, we are joined by Rudy, also known as the Alaska Prepper. Using his platform as the Alaska Prepper, Rudy provides viewers with content that illustrates how prepping can be done by anybody – and on any...

Money is in everything, and how we choose to interact with it greatly influences the way we view the world. In this episode, we chat with Ken Honda about healthy ways to adjust your perspective on money so that you are able to live life to the absolute fullest. Ken Honda is the author of Happy Money: Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money . Known as the "Zen Millionaire", Ken encourages his...

Joining us in this episode to discuss all things pharmacology is Bryan Roth. Brian is the Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor of Protein Therapeutics and Translational Proteomics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. With discoveries and inventions in the areas of GPCR structure and molecular pharmacology, Bryan is one of the leading figures in the North Carolina pharmacologic...

Today, we learn about the creative writing process straight from an Award-winning historical fantasy novelist. Helene Wecker is the author of The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace – two books that have captured the imagination of readers around the globe… Helene comes from a Jewish background, and she uses her life experiences to inspire her work. With a passion for writing tha...