Stan State EduCast

Dr. Ana York’s story is one of extraordinary resilience. From a childhood marriage and domestic abuse to a career in education and a doctoral degree, her path is anything but conventional. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the Stan State EduCast, Dr. York shares how her lived experiences shaped her teaching philosophy, fueled her passion for mentoring students, and led to the creati...

California’s Central Valley faces a growing healthcare crisis—from long ER wait times to a severe shortage of nurses and primary care providers. In this episode of the Stan State EduCast , we explore how Stanislaus State is tackling the issue head-on by training local students to become the next generation of healthcare professionals. Host Frankie Tovar is joined by Dr. Sarah Sweitzer (Dean of the...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Meggan Jordan PhD. (Professor of Sociology) and Phyllis Gerstenfeld PhD. (Criminal Justice Department Chair & Professor of Criminal Justice).   Meggan Jordan and Phyllis Gerstenfeld join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the high-profile case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder and the upcoming trial of suspect Luigi Mangione. The cr...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Carin Heidelbach (Theatre Department Chair & Associate Professor of Acting and Directing) and Jamie Johns (Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre). Carin Heidelbach and Jamie Johns join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the brand-new Musical Theatre Bachelors Degree Program, a highly anticipated and much welcomed addition to the Stan State curriculum...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Danica Bravo (Project Rebound Program Coordinator). Danica Bravo joins host Frankie Tovar to discuss the life-changing initiatives of Project Rebound, highlighting the ongoing efforts to break down barriers and provide seamless transitions for former inmates seeking academic success. The pair cover the lived experiences that transformed Danica into a...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Koni Stone (Professor of Biochemistry, Instrumental Analysis) and Dr. José Díaz-Garayúa (Associate Professor of Human Geography, Geographic Information Systems and co-Director of the Center for Applied Spatial Analysis). Dr. Stone and Dr. Díaz-Garayúa join host Frankie Tovar to share their expertise on the topic of vaping, the nicotine delivery m...

 This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Jake Weigel (Founding Director of Warrior Fab Lab, Associate Professor of Art, 2023 Wang Family Excellence Awardee). Professor Weigel  joins host Frankie Tovar to speak about the origins and capabilities of the Warrior Fab Lab and the opportunities these maker spaces create for both students and the community as a whole. Jake Weigel Bio: https://www...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Horacio Ferriz (Professor of Hydrology and  Director of  the Water for the World program ). Dr. Ferriz joins host Frankie Tovar to share his expertise on topics including California's water sources and allocation, its jagged history of drought and precipitation and how Californians can better conserve and recycle their most precious resource...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Stephanie Eubank (Lecturer for the Management Operations and Marketing Department of the College of Business Administration ). This Warrior expert join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the increasingly relevant topic of Remote Work and Leadership - a field she began studying long before the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. Produced by the Office of Strat...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Suzanne Whitehead ( Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Counselor Education ) and Detective Leland Lawson ( Stan State Alumni and member of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department). These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the synthetic opioid Fentanyl - the country's leading cause of overdose deaths. Visi...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features three members of the University's Political Science program - Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall.  These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to discuss the results and implications of the 2022 United States elections. Visit the Stan State Political Science website: https://www.csustan.edu/political-science  Produce...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features three members of the University's Political Science program - Dr. Stephen Routh, Dr. Andrew Conteh, and Mr. Richard Randall.  These Warrior experts join host Frankie Tovar to talk about the January 6 United States Capitol Attack and it's implications in regards to domestic and foreign politics. Visit the Stan State Political Science website...

This episode of the Stan State EduCast features Dr. Gokce Soydemir, the inaugural Foster Farms Endowed Professor of Business Economics at Stanislaus State and author of the San Joaquin Valley Business Forecast.  Dr. Soydemir joins host Frankie Tovar to talk about the cause of California's record-high gas prices, their economic implications and what we can expect moving forward. Produced by th...