The Unfinished Mind

With many Hindu Festivals coming up in the months of March and April, we wanted to do a deep dive into the roots of such festivities and the overarching humanity of celebration!

Athitiya's Story: On Neurodivergence

What will happen tomorrow? Where are the flying cars and robot housemaids? Dive into this podcast episode for a reality check of the future!

Looking for something to spook your nerves this Halloween? You're in luck, because this episode is the perfect blend between scary and science! We'll be looking at the creepiest hauntings and some humanistic and scientific undertones of such experiences... rest assured, you'll go to bed soothed and with an expanded mind towards all things gory and creepy!

Earlier this month, Austin hosted its annual ACL Festival - the very heart and soul of early October! Dive into this podcast episode to learn more about the history of the festival and how it all comes together for thousands of festival goers!

In this podcast episode, we have a very special guest with us, and the very first UT alumni on our podcast- Alisha Gupta! Since graduating, Alisha has been busy working at the intersection of strategy consulting at Accenture, entrepreneurship, and creative community-building. She founded the Beauty in Balance Community , which helps people find a delicate balance between their passions and profess...

Welcome to The Unfinished Mind Podcast! Join our new co-host Ayush on his very first episode appearance along with Sowmya and Athitiya as they interview Dr. Reese and explore the history and intricacies of conspiracy theories! We promise, you'll be spiraling to learn more! Listen now on spotify...

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they explore the real-world consequences of federal research funding cuts and why protecting scientific research matters for our future.

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss all things sports with Ben Tomasic, a senior Polymathic Scholar who writes about sports and sports stats (Ben on the Bench: https://benonthebench.substack.com/).

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss organic chemistry research and teaching with Dr. Brent Iverson, a Professor of Chemistry, innovator, and true polymath.

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss neuroscience and learning with Dr. Michael Mauk, a Professor of Neuroscience and Faculty Director of the Polymathic Scholars Honors Program.

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history of science with Dr. John Lisle, an author and UT Lecturer in History and Core Texts and Ideas.

Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss planetary science and science education with Dr. Perera, a UT Assistant Professor of Instruction in Physics.

Water is at the heart of science, culture, and life. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the many roles water plays on this Earth and its future.

Plants are often underappreciated; over the course of history, they've provided us with food, shelter, and water. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss how plants figure into our everyday lives and were instrumental to many scientific advances. Bonus tips on plant care for college students at the end!

Over the years, the Forty Acres (UT Austin's campus) have changed tremendously. Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss how UT has transformed over time and exciting new developments on campus.

We see brands everywhere. But why? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the historical development of branding, branding's effect on consumer behavior (especially during the holidays!), and how corporate branding may be changing in the future.

Why do we see rivalries everywhere (in sports, business, science, etc)? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the reason we have rivalries, their effects on society, and some of the most contentious rivalries in history.

How did the Thanksgiving traditions many of us observe begin? What is the presidential turkey pardon? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history of Thanksgiving and the tapestry of perspectives that enrich our understanding of this event.

How did we get to the moon and where do we plan to go next? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss historical and recent developments in space travel. To infinity and beyond!

What makes jokes funny? Join our hosts, Sowmya and Athitiya, as they discuss the history and theory behind comedy. Be ready for dad jokes!

Join our hosts Sowmya and Athitiya as they discuss apartment hunting in Austin, from A to Z. This episode is tailored to UT Austin students!

Join our hosts Sowmya and Athitiya as they discuss street food, food truck culture, and some of the best street food in Austin!

Join our hosts Akshi and Sowmya as they discuss the heroes that capture our imagination. From the iconic Iron Man to the Amazing Spiderman to the antiheroes we see today, this episode takes a look at what makes superheroes so prominent in pop culture.

What happened to Malaysian Airlines flight 370? Who is the Zodiac Killer? Join our hosts Akshi and Sowmya as they discuss all the unsolved mysteries that keep us asking questions to this day.