Discovering Academia
de Brent Valentine & Keller Kramer
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#088 - Marion Nestle: Food Politics, Industry Influence, and the…
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Discovering Academia is an interdisciplinary podcast, with some of the world’s greatest thinkers and researchers. Brent and Keller sit down with these academics to have conversations about their background, research, passions and ways for others to get involved. Episodes last for roughly an hour, and they cover a plethora of topics.
Our goal with these chats is to connect different fields in higher education and get people thinking across disciplines. We want to show off amazing research, introduce young students to potential career options, and bring together open-minded thinkers. We are still in the early stages and are bound to mess up. That’s why we’d appreciate your feedback, criticisms, and suggestions for topics, professors, or any new ideas we should dive into next. Stay tuned as we continue to explore the fascinating world of academia.
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- #088 - Marion Nestle: Food Politics, Industry Influence, and the Fight for Public Health · 47 min · Episodul 90Marion Nestle is Professor Emerita of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University and one of the most cited food policy researchers in the country. Her…
- #087 - Robert Langer: Inventing the Future of Medicine · 37 min · Episodul 89Robert Langer is an Institute Professor at MIT, one of only 14 to hold this title, and a pioneering figure in biotechnology. His work in bioengineering has led to revolutionary…
- #086 - Richard Miller: There Is No "Mechanism" of Aging · 1 h 15 min · Episodul 88Professor Richard Miller of the University of Michigan, a leading expert in the biology of aging, joins us to redefine what aging is and how we can slow it down. Discover the…
- #085 - Steven Austad: Riding Lions and Unlocking the Secrets of Aging · 1 h 9 min · Episodul 87Steven Austad is a Distinguished Professor and the Protective Life Endowed Chair in Healthy Aging Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as well as the Scientific…
- #084 - Ying Lu: How Cells Recycle Protein and Prevent Alzheimer's · 58 min · Episodul 86Ying Lu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. His work combines physics, biochemistry, and quantitative methods to understand…
- #083 - Homa Bahrami: Super-Flexibility, Agile Organizations, & The Evolution of Silicon Valley · 1 h 6 min · Episodul 85#083 - Homa Bahrami: Super-Flexibility, Agile Organizations, & The Evolution of Silicon Valley In this episode, we talk with Homa Bahrami, Senior Lecturer at UC Berkeley’s Haas…
- #082 - Amber Boydstun: Media Storms, Social Media, and the Battle for Your Attention · 1 h 8 min · Episodul 84Feeling overwhelmed by the news? UC Davis Prof. Amber Boydstun explains "media storms" – why some stories dominate while others fade – and breaks down the challenges of getting…
- #081 - Manvir Singh: Shamanism, Psychedelics, and Our Shared Humanity · 1 h 18 min · Episodul 83Why do humans everywhere tell stories, make music, and believe in the unseen? Professor Manvir Singh, an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UC Davis, dedicates his research…
- #080 - Grant Cornwell: The Need for Liberal Arts Education and Freedom of Inquiry in American Universities · 1 h 16 min · Episodul 82Is free speech truly alive on college campuses? Rollins College President, and nationally recognized advocate for liberal arts education, Grant Cornwell tackles tough questions…
- #079 – Paul Griffin: Climate Risk, Business Resilience, and Innovation in a Changing World · 56 min · Episodul 81How do businesses price the risks of climate change, from wildfires to hurricanes? UC Davis Professor Paul Griffin breaks down climate risk, corporate responsibility, and how…
- #078 - Erin Kinnally: What Monkeys Teach Us About Stress and Resilience · 57 min · Episodul 80Erin Kinnally is a biological psychologist and core scientist at the California National Primate Research Center. Her work explores how early life experiences—like maternal care…
- #077 - Marissa Baskett: How Math Can Help Save Our Oceans · 1 h 1 min · Episodul 79What do sea urchins, disappearing kelp forests, and coral gene editing have in common? In this episode, we sit down with UC Davis professor Marissa Baskett to explore how science…
- #076 - Lauren Young: From WhatsApp to the Streets—How Protest Movements Grow · 1 h 16 min · Episodul 78Today we talk with political scientist Lauren Young from UC Davis. She studies how people decide to dissent in the face of fear, repression, and uncertainty. Drawing from…
- #075 - Amanda Crump: Small Farms, Big Impact—Lessons from Global Development Fieldwork · 1 h 4 min · Episodul 77Why do some development projects succeed while others fall short? UC Davis professor Amanda Crump shares insights from her work in over 37 countries, revealing how misguided…
- #074 - Clare Cannon: Environmental Justice, Community Science, and Public Health Disparities · 1 h 2 min · Episodul 76In this episode, Professor Clare Cannon explores the complex intersections of environmental justice, climate change, and public health. From her work with marginalized…
- #073 - Olaf Groth: AI, Globalization 2.0, and Strategic Leadership · 1 h 12 min · Episodul 75Olaf Groth is a Professor of Global Strategy, Innovation, and Economics at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and the founder of Cambrian Futures. In this episode, we dive…
- #072 - Rebecca Senf: The Art of Photography – From Ansel Adams to the Overuse of Nudes · 1 h 51 min · Episodul 74What makes a photograph truly timeless? How do curators decide which images define an era? In this episode, Rebecca Senf, Chief Curator at the Center for Creative Photography…
- #071 - Anastassia Fedyk: AI, Ukraine, and Risks of Hype-Driven Investing · 1 h 6 min · Episodul 73In this episode, Anastassia Fedyk, Assistant Professor of Finance at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, breaks down the psychology of financial markets, revealing how…
- #070 - Darren Zook: From India to North Korea - The Academic Traveler's Guide to Trust, Identity and Dialogue Across Cultures · 1 h 10 min · Episodul 72In this episode, Professor Darren Zook takes us on a journey from his early days as a math student to becoming a global studies expert at UC Berkeley. He shares his unique…
- #069 - David Riemer: Transforming Business, Brands, and Creativity Through Storytelling · 1 h 42 min · Episodul 71Today we talk with David Riemer, a noteworthy author, seasoned marketing executive, and expert in storytelling, who brings decades of experience at the intersection of…
