Beyond BAFF
by Baltic-American Freedom Foundation
Latest episode
#25 Global Lessons in Social Policy with Virginija Poskute
#25 Global Lessons in Social Policy with Virginija Poskute
About this podcast
Stories of impactful change by scientists and researchers. Change that begins with the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation, but continues to expand above any limits, industry rules, groups of people or even countries.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- #25 Global Lessons in Social Policy with Virginija Poskute · 55 minThe last episode of Season 3 features Virginija Poskute, a Lithuanian professor and researcher. Her work focuses on the intersection of business and the state in addressing…
- #24 Breaking Boundaries in Healthcare with Ryte Damaseviciute · 47 minMeet Ryte Damaseviciute, a resident doctor in Vilnius with a strong passion for improving how medical students and physicians engage with research. She believes that even those…
- #23 Exploring Plants, Pollution, and Possibilities with Zane Vincevica-Gaile · 34 minThis episode features Zane Vincevica-Gaile, who is a Latvian environmental science researcher with a pharmacy and chemistry background. She is working at the University of Latvia…
- #22 Reinventing Software with AI with Andres Kull · 60 minFrom Software Testing to AI Innovation: Andres Kull’s Journey of Learning and Transformation. A conversation with an Estonian entrepreneur and researcher Andres Kull. Andres…
- #21 Shaping Careers, Shaping Futures with Zane Culkstena · 52 minMeet Zane Culkstena, a Latvian researcher from the data-based career education field. Zane is the founder of ERDA, a consultancy firm that specializes in employer branding and…
- #20 Designing World's Lightest and Most Innovative Bridges with Povilas Dabrila · 39 minThis episode features a conversation with Povilas Dabrila, who is currently working in two roles: first, he is a PhD student and a lecturer at Vilnius Tech University, where he…
- #19 Behind the Scenes of Investigative Journalism with Inga Springe · 49 minInga Springe is a Latvian Investigative journalist, who is also the co-founder and investigative reporter of Re:Baltica, a nonprofit Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism…
- #18 Restoring Wetlands to Climate Coolers with Kuno Kasak · 33 minThis Beyond BAFF podcast episode features Kuno Kasak, an Estonian environmental researcher. Kuno is a Professor in Environmental Technology at the Department of Geography…
- #17 From Fermentation Science to Startup Acceleration with Paulina Streimikyte · 46 minPaulina Streimikyte is a Lithuanian researcher and a senior scientist at the Lithuanian Research Centre of Agriculture and Forestry. She is responsible for fermentation in the…
- #16 Fighting Misinformation with Dalia Bankauskaite · 34 minDalia Bankauskaite is a Lithuanian interdisciplinary expert in security policy, strategic communication, and political advisory. With decades of experience across government…
- #15 Headlining Rare Disease Diagnostics with Katrin Õunap · 36 minKatrin Õunap is a leading Estonian clinical geneticist specializing in rare diseases and metabolic disorders. In this episode Katrin delves into her journey into genetics…
- #14 Moving Forensic Psychology Forward with Kristjan Kask & Zuzana Vasiliauskaite · 45 minThis episode features two guests in the field of in the field of forensic psychology and violence prevention in the Baltic States. PhD Zuzana Vasiliauskaite, is from Lithuania…
- #13 Guiding Impactful Change in Education with Paula Elksne · 39 minPaula is a Latvian researcher who focuses on education innovation. Her passion lies in exploring new ideas and sharing them with others. She loves creating and executing new…
- #12 Quantum Physics Meets Meditation with Mārcis Auziņš · 42 minMārcis Auziņš is a Latvian physicist, professor at the University of Latvia, and Head of the Department of Experimental Physics and the Laser Center. He works in the field of…
- #11 Learning about Life through Biophysics with Povilas Šimonis · 34 minPovilas Simonis is a Lithuanian researcher with extensive experience in biophysics, the design of experimental procedures, analytical techniques, and the interpretation of data…
- #10 Mastering Movement with Technology with Linda Lancere · 38 minLinda Lancere is a Latvian researcher, who consults on rehabilitation technology development. In 2019 Linda attended BAFF’s Research Scholarship Program in University of Iowa…
- #09 Finding Lithuanian identity in the USA with Vaidas Petrulis · 40 minVaidas Petrulis is an architecture and heritage specialist with a PhD in Art History. He is also a senior research fellow at Kaunas University of Technology in the Institute of…
- #08 Animation artist and researcher Tomas Mitkus · 1 h 1 minGet ready to dive into the world of animation and cinematography with the talented Tomas Mitkus. This Lithuanian creative is no average artist - with a background in both…
- #07 - Food Scientist Kristine Majore · 43 minThis episode is for all foodies and science enthusiasts. Our guest is Kristine Majore, a Latvian Ph.D. researcher from Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies…
- #06 Investor & Start-Up Coach Kalev Kaarna · 58 minEpisode 6 is for all you startup and entrepreneurship enthusiasts! Our guest is BAFF Alumnus Kalev Kaarna – a scientist turned entrepreneur from Estonia. Kalev participated in…







