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Marjan Ehsassi, Johns Hopkins University – Putting the Public Back in PolicyMarjan Ehsassi, Johns Hopkins University – Putting the Public Back in Policy 30.10.2023 2:30

U.S. citizens don’t feel like they are being heard in politics. Marjan Ehsassi, Berggruen Future of Democracy fellow and research and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University, details this in an international framework. Dr. Marjan H. Ehsassi is a Berggruen Future of Democracy Fellow (non-resident) and Strategic Director of the Democratic Action Fund. A former […] This is a public epis...

Chiara Camponeschi, York University – Turning Moments of Crisis into Moments of CareChiara Camponeschi, York University – Turning Moments of Crisis into Moments of Care 27.10.2023 2:30

A crisis can provide an avenue forward towards personal growth if managed correctly. Chiara Camponeschi, Banting postdoctoral fellow at the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research at York University, examines how one group is bringing disparate groups together to chart a path ahead. Dr. Chiara Camponeschi is a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the Dahdaleh Institute […] This is a public e...

Riley Post, University of Iowa – Can Little Ponds Fight Big FloodsRiley Post, University of Iowa – Can Little Ponds Fight Big Floods 26.10.2023 2:30

Fighting floods is becoming a pressing issue. Riley Post, PhD candidate and graduate research fellow at the University of Iowa, determines one way to do so. Riley Post, P.E. is a PhD Candidate and Graduate Research Fellow in Civil Engineering within the Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa. His doctoral research centers on […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

Janet Bednarek, University of Dayton – There is No Place Like Home – at the Airport?Janet Bednarek, University of Dayton – There is No Place Like Home – at the Airport? 25.10.2023 2:30

The airport is a place to get in and out of as quickly as possible, but what about for the unhoused? Janet Bednarek, professor of history at the University of Dayton, explores the airport as home. Dr. Janet R. Bednarek is a professor of history and former executive director of the Urban History Association. Before […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

Marian Reven, West Virginia University – Aromatherapy and Substance Use DisorderMarian Reven, West Virginia University – Aromatherapy and Substance Use Disorder 24.10.2023 2:30

A simple way to help opioid use disorder patients may be at hand. Marian Reven, clinical education assistant professor in the health sciences department at West Virginia University, discusses how. Dr. Marnie Reven has a M.S in Nursing from Walden University and a PhD in Nursing from West Virginia University. Dr. Reven has over 400 […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss th...

Dawn Biehler, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Learning From Central Park’s HistoryDawn Biehler, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Learning From Central Park’s History 23.10.2023 2:30

Green space in cities is limited, so how do we make the land work for everyone? Dawn Biehler, associate professor of geography and environmental sciences, at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, suggests a good first step. Dawn Biehler is Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, and Affiliate Faculty in Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality […] This is a public episode. If...

Austin Garner, Syracuse University – Sea Urchins Can’t “Get a Grip” on Climate ChangeAustin Garner, Syracuse University – Sea Urchins Can’t “Get a Grip” on Climate Change 20.10.2023 2:30

Climate change will affect everything, even the smallest creatures. Austin Garner, assistant professor in the department of biology at Syracuse University, discusses one. Austin M. Garner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology and BioInspired Institute at Syracuse University. His research focuses on how animals interface with their environment with a particular focus […] This...

Joshua Brake, Harvey Mudd College – Using Light to Analyze PlantsJoshua Brake, Harvey Mudd College – Using Light to Analyze Plants 19.10.2023 2:30

Light can help us in a variety of ways that are still being determined. Joshua Brake, assistant professor of engineering at Harvey Mudd College, looks inside plants to find one. Joshua Brake is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. Before joining the faculty at Harvey Mudd, he received his […] This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Mejdulene Shomali, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Challenging Misconceptions about Queer Sexualities in Arab CulturesMejdulene Shomali, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Challenging Misconceptions about Queer Sexualities in Arab Culture 18.10.2023 2:30

How do we challenge misconceptions of queer sexualities in Arab cultures? Mejdulene Bernard Shomali, assistant professor in women’s & sexuality studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, has some suggestions. Mejdulene Bernard Shomali is a queer Palestinian poet and assistant professor of Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. [&#82...

Sunmin Lee, University of California Irvine – Sleep and Chronic DiseasesSunmin Lee, University of California Irvine – Sleep and Chronic Diseases 17.10.2023 2:30

Sleep is important, even more so if you have other health conditions. Sunmin Lee, professor in the department of medicine at the University of California, Irvine, explores the relationship. Dr. Sunmin Lee, PhD, ScD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, in the School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine. Dr. Lee is also […] This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Heather Vough, George Mason University – Why People Don’t Call Themselves EntrepreneursHeather Vough, George Mason University – Why People Don’t Call Themselves Entrepreneurs 16.10.2023 2:30

Would you call yourself an entrepreneur? Heather Vough, associate professor of management at George Mason University, says many don’t even when they should. Heather Vough is an associate professor of management at the George Mason University School of Business and a Ph. D. in Business Program Director. Her research interests include identity construction and sensemaking in […] This is a publ...

Roger Kreuz, University of Memphis – Language and IdentityRoger Kreuz, University of Memphis – Language and Identity 13.10.2023 2:30

Your identity is tied up in how you speak and write more than you might think. Roger Kreuz, associate dean and professor of psychology at the University of Memphis, explains why. Roger Kreuz is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Memphis, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies for the […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

Christine A. Mair, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Caring for Kinless Older AdultsChristine A. Mair, University of Maryland Baltimore County – Caring for Kinless Older Adults 12.10.2023 2:30

The aging boom is coming, and not everyone will have family to care for them. Christine A. Mair, associate professor of sociology and gerontology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explores how to prepare for this hurdle. Christine A. Mair is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Gerontology and Director of the Center for […] This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...

Brandon del Pozo, Brown University – Gun Violence at Home and WarBrandon del Pozo, Brown University – Gun Violence at Home and War 11.10.2023 2:30

Just how dangerous is gun violence in some cities for young men? Brandon del Pozo, assistant professor of medicine and public health at Brown University, says going to war may be safer than staying home. Brandon del Pozo an assistant professor at Brown University, conducts NIH-funded research at the intersection of public health, public safety, […] This is a public episode. If you would like...

Donald Lamkin, University of California Los Angeles – The Debate on Exercise for Weight LossDonald Lamkin, University of California Los Angeles – The Debate on Exercise for Weight Loss 10.10.2023 2:30

If you want to lose weight, hit the gym, right? Donald Lamkin, assistant professor of psychiatry & biobehavioral sciences at the University of California Los Angeles, explores why it might not be that simple. Donald M. Lamkin, Ph. D. is an Assistant Professor in the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and a Research Scientist at […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

Kerry Dean Carso, SUNY New Paltz – Follies in AmericaKerry Dean Carso, SUNY New Paltz – Follies in America 09.10.2023 2:30

Everyone loves a room with a view. Kerry Dean Carso, professor of art history at SUNY New Paltz, delves into the history of one time of structure that is built around this principle. Kerry Dean Carso is professor of art history at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she teaches courses […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Adam McLain, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Nosy Hara Dwarf LemursAdam McLain, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Nosy Hara Dwarf Lemurs 06.10.2023 2:30

On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: The natural world still holds many secrets. Adam McLain, associate professor of biology, travels to Africa to observe one. Dr. Adam T. McLain is an Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, New York. He joined the faculty at SUNY […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Abolfazl Karimpour, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Red-Light Running Behavior at Signalized IntersectionsAbolfazl Karimpour, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Red-Light Running Behavior at Signalized Intersections 05.10.2023 2:30

On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Why do people run red lights? Abolfazl Karimpour, assistant professor in the engineering department, examines the data. Dr. Karimpour is an Assistant Professor at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute. Previously, he held positions as Manager and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Arizona’s Center for Applied […] This...

Ryan Lizardi, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Millennials, Your Nostalgia Window is Now!Ryan Lizardi, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Millennials, Your Nostalgia Window is Now! 04.10.2023 2:30

On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Nostalgia can be big business. Ryan Lizardi, associate professor of digital media and humanities, says the window is now wide open for millennials. Ryan Lizardi is Associate Professor of digital media and humanities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. He focuses his research on media encouraged nostalgia, including his books Mediated Nostalgia (2014), Nostalgic Gener...

Robert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Creative Challenges and the University ReimaginedRobert Edgell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – Creative Challenges and the University Reimagined 03.10.2023 2:30

On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Is it time to reimagine our educational institutions? Robert Edgell, professor of technology management, suggests a creative approach. Dr. Edgell is a Professor of Technology Management in the College of Business at SUNY Polytechnic Institute where he received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. He has been a Visiting […] This is a pub...

Andrew Russell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – The Heroes of the Digital AgeAndrew Russell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute – The Heroes of the Digital Age 02.10.2023 2:30

On SUNY Polytechnic Institute Week: Those behind the scenes don’t usually get their time in the limelight. Andrew Russell, officer-in-charge and professor of history, explores this in a digital context. Andrew Russell is Officer-in-Charge at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, on leave from his position as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at SUNY Poly. […] This is a public episode. If you...

David Grenardo, University of St. Thomas – Compensating College Athletes for PlayingDavid Grenardo, University of St. Thomas – Compensating College Athletes for Playing 29.09.2023 2:30

On University of St. Thomas Week: College athletes getting paid to play is inevitable, so how should it work? David Grenardo, professor of law, looks into the options. David A. Grenardo is the Associate Director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions and Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas […] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Roxanne Prichard, University of St. Thomas – Changing Students Lives Through Better SleepRoxanne Prichard, University of St. Thomas – Changing Students Lives Through Better Sleep 28.09.2023 2:30

On University of St. Thomas Week: Sleep can have a big impact on college students. Roxanne Prichard, professor of psychology, explores why. Roxanne Prichard received her BA in biopsychology and women’s studies from Transylvania University and her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focuses on sleep as a modifiable protective factor […] This is a public...

Mahmoud Kabalan, University of St. Thomas – MicrogridsMahmoud Kabalan, University of St. Thomas – Microgrids 27.09.2023 2:30

On University of St. Thomas Week: What is a microgrid? Mahmoud Kabalan, assistant professor of electrical engineering, has more. Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Center for Microgrid Research (CMR) at the University of St. Thomas (UST) in St. Paul, MN. He received the National Science Foundation CAREER award […] This is a public episode. If you would like...

Chelda Smith Kondo, University of St. Thomas – Pedagogy of HumanizationChelda Smith Kondo, University of St. Thomas – Pedagogy of Humanization 26.09.2023 2:30

On University of St. Thomas Week: Who you are influences how you teach. Chelda Smith Kondo, assistant professor of education, explores the effects. Chelda Smith Kondo, Ph. D., (she/her/hers) identifies as a cisgender, able-bodied, Americanized Haitian woman. Chelda is an Associate Professor of Education specializing in Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy at the University of St. Thomas (UST). […]...