The Institute Podcast

We sit down with Senior Associate Dean Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld and Associate Professor of Geography Javier Arce-Nazario about their collaboration on the Geo-visualization of North Carolina mill towns. Their work together is made possible by the IAH's New Faculty Collaboration grant.

Professor Mark Crescenzi talks about his research on Peace and Conflict and how international relations influences his leadership style.

Associate Professor of American Studies Tim Marr speaks with us about a recent class on American monuments and the ways in which Herman Melville has shaped his academic career. Follow IAH on Twitter: @iah_unc

Professor Geoffrey Sayre-McCord sits down with Clay to talk about the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Program at UNC and also extols the works of David Hume, one of his favorite philosophers.

Jacqueline Lawton, Assistant Professor of Dramatic Art, sits down with us to talk drama: teaching and writing. She also talks about the inspiration of her latest play she is writing and researching on the life of investigative journalist Marvel Cooke. Follow Professor Lawton on Twitter: @dulcia25 Follow IAH on Twitter: @iah_unc Follow Philip on Twitter: @pchollingsworth

Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser speaks with us about his new book (UNC Press), The State of the University, 2000-2008. The book compiles major speeches delivered by Chancellor Moeser during his tenure leading North Carolina's flagship state university. Buy the book: https://www.uncpress.org/book/9781469647685/the-state-of-the-university-2000-2008/ Follow us on Twitter: @iah_unc

Robyn Schroeder, Director of Initiatives for the "Humanities for the Public Good" grant, sits down with us to discuss public humanities and her goals for increasing scholarly engagement with the public at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more about the grant: https://hpg.unc.edu/ Apply for faculty/graduate student grants: https://hpg.unc.edu/grants-calls-applications/ Follow us on Twitter @iah_unc

Associate Professor Kia Caldwell (African, African American, and Diaspora Studies) talks about the life and death of Marielle Franco. She discusses Franco's work as an activist and the circumstances that led to her assassination on March 14, 2018 Read the statement at Black Scholars: https://bit.ly/2JShmep Follow Kia Caldwell on Twitter: @KiaLCaldwell Follow IAH on Twitter: @iah_unc

Distinguished Professor Daniel Sherman speaks with us about his current research project on an archaeological dig in Glozel, France. He also discusses his interest in Critical Museum Studies. Follow Dr. Sherman on Twitter @djshistorian Follow IAH on Twitter @iah_unc

IAH Associate Director Jennifer Ho talks about her campaign to encourage IAH faculty fellows to help support future fellowships. She also discusses her current writing projects. To participate in the campaign, go to our GIVE NOW page: http://bit.ly/give_iah Follow us on Twitter: @iah_unc Follow Jennifer Ho on Twitter: @DrJenHo

We speak with award-winning author Zia Haider Rahman ("In the Light of What We Know") on the writing process and the cultural implications of Brexit.

Associate Professor of Philosophy Mariska Leunissen and UNC Alumnus Jake Rohde (Class of 2017) talk about their research collaboration on Aristotle. Through the IAH/Honors Carolina Collaboration grant they worked on a co-written article that was submitted to an academic journal. For more information on the grant visit the IAH website at https://iah.unc.edu/faculty-resources/apply-for-a-grant/

Associate Professor of City and Regional Planning Meenu Tewari speaks with Philip on her project on water infrastructure in India.

Charles Price, Associate Professor of Anthropology, talks about his upcoming book on collective identity formation of the Rastafari.

Clay and Philip review some of the highlights from the podcast episodes released during the fall semester. Features interviews with: 1. Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II 2. Sam Amago 3. Kathleen DuVal & Emily Carbone 4. Jennifer Gates-Foster 5. Enrique Neblett 6. Mai Thi Nguyen

We interview T Bone Burnett on his introduction to music, inspiration, collaboration, and utilizing both analog and digital technologies in music production.

Associate Professor of City & Regional Planning talks about her upcoming multimedia performance piece "In the Shadow of Ferguson". The event will take place on UNC's campus on Friday, December 8th at 7pm in Studio 6 of Swain Hall. Tickets available at planning.unc.edu/ferguson.

Clay speaks with Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Assistant Professor of Creative Nonfiction. She discusses her new book All the Agents and Saints: Dispatches from the US Borderlands. http://stephanieelizondogriest.com/ @SElizondoGriest http://iah.unc.edu @iah_unc

Associate Professor Enrique Neblett talks about his research on racism and health and the books and teaching moments that inspire him.

In this episode we look back on our conversations on academic leadership. Applications for the IAH's Academic Leadership Program are due Tuesday, October 31, 2017. This episode features: Peter Mucha, Professor of Mathematics John McGowan, Distinguished Professor of English & Comp. Lit. Tanya Shields, Associate Professor of Women's and Gender Studies Terry Rhodes, Senior Associate Dean of Fine...

History Professor Kathleen DuVal and UNC grad Elizabeth Carbone discuss their experience collaborating on research as part of the IAH-Honors Carolina Collaboration Grant.

Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II speaks with Melissa Clay on citizenship, leading through service, and the people whom he considers heroes.

Professor Sam Amago talks with us on his current research on trash, aesthetics and Spanish film of the post-Franco era.

Mark Katz, IAH Director and Professor of Music, speaks with Melissa Clay on his two book projects and the importance of research leave for UNC faculty

What did you do over summer vacation? Assistant Professor of Classics Jennifer Gates-Foster traveled to Israel to co-direct an archaeological dig.