The Engagement Ring
by University at Albany Office for Public Engagement, Mary Hunt
Latest episode
Designed by Humans, for Humans, Part Two - Living, Learning and…
Designed by Humans, for Humans, Part Two - Living, Learning and…
About this podcast
The Engagement Ring features conversations with higher education professionals, scholars and community partners working to make the world a better place through collaborative approaches and solutions to societal challenges.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 44 episodes
- Designed by Humans, for Humans, Part Two - Living, Learning and Working with AI · 55 min · Episode 45As AI grows more powerful, who will shape how it is used—and how will it shape our lives? Dr. Mila Gascó-Hernández and Dr. Hany Elgala, associate directors of the University at…
- Designed by Humans, for Humans, Part One — Understanding This Moment in AI’s Evolution · 46 min · Episode 44Artificial intelligence has been part of our lives for years, but its rapidly expanding power and reach are transforming our homes, workplaces and classrooms. In part 1 of this…
- Big Dreams. Unbreakable Spirit. · 45 min · Episode 43There’s a new chapter beginning for UAlbany Women’s Basketball. Head Coach Kelly Morrone and General Manager Jada Pierce join The Engagement Ring to talk about building a team…
- Making Connections — Wireless Research with Public Impact · 44 min · Episode 42In this episode of The Engagement Ring, I talk with Dr. Dola Saha, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University at Albany, about the wireless…
- More Than a Library Card — The story of two libraries, one partnership, and countless new possibilities · 35 min · Episode 41More books. More resources. More possibilities... A new reciprocal borrowing partnership between the University at Albany and the Albany Public Library is opening the door to…
- Keeping PaCE with the Educational Needs of Today’s Workforce and Lifelong Learners · 40 min · Episode 40On this episode of "The Engagement Ring," Dr. Jennifer Miller, executive director of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) in the Provost's Office at the University at…
- How Public Libraries Are Leveling the AI Playing Field · 33 min · Episode 39University at Albany Center for Technology in Government Director Ramon Gil-Garcia and Research Director Mila Gascó-Hernández discuss the role public libraries are playing in…
- More News — UAlbany Student Journalists Bring New Energy and Much-Needed Content to Local Newsrooms · 36 min · Episode 38Elaine Salisbury, lecturer and director of the Journalism program in the Department of Communication at the University at Albany’s College of Arts and Sciences, discusses how her…
- Capital Idea! First Mayoral Fellow Encourages Young People to Put Down Roots in Albany · 21 min · Episode 37Recent UAlbany graduate Sean Millington discusses his new role as the inaugural Mayoral Fellow for the city of Albany. Mayor Dorsey Applyrs has tasked Millington with helping to…
- Expanding Access to Mental Health Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI · 34 min · Episode 35Dr. Amy Nitza discusses her role in leading UAlbany’s involvement in the Global Center for AI in Mental Health, a collaborative research enterprise established in 2023 with…
- Creating a Pipeline and Action Plan for Nonprofit Leaders · 27 min · Episode 34Professors Susan Appe and Jennifer Dodge discuss the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Accelerator (ENLA) program created and taught by faculty at the UAlbany's Rockefeller College…
- A Little Intentional "Friction" in AI Learning Goes a Long Way Toward Improving Student Outcomes · 33 min · Episode 33Dr Haesol Bae, an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University at Albany School of Education, visits "The Engagement Ring." Dr Bae’s…
- “Like Learning to Appreciate Spinach” —Developing Civil Discourse and Civic Engagement Skills · 47 min · Episode 32In a conversation recorded in early August 2025, Dr. Angie Chung of the University at Albany and Dr Babette Faehmel of SUNY Schenectady County Community College discuss their…
- Closing the Gaps in Emergency Preparedness and Response · 57 min · Episode 31In the episode of The Engagement Ring, we feature a conversation with UAlbany's Dr. Jeannette Sutton of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity…
- A Potential 'Game Changer' for Improving Emergency Preparedness and Response · 45 min · Episode 30This episode of The Engagement Ring features a conversation, recorded this past spring, with Dr. DeeDee Bennett Gayle, chair of the Department of Emergency Management and…
- Building A Hub for Multidisciplinary Research —UAlbany's Institute for Social and Health Equity (ISHE) · 35 min · Episode 29Dr. Paul Morgan, a noted scholar in the field of education whose work focuses on disparities in disability identification and treatment during childhood, discusses the University…
- Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health and Well-being · 46 min · Episode 28The University at Albany has taken a significant step toward addressing the interconnected issues that impact health and wellness with the formation of a new College of…
- Turning Up the Heat on Cold Cases: UAlbany Students Help Investigators and the Community Solve Cold Cases · 38 min · Episode 27Dr. Camela Hughes explains how University at Albany students are helping investigative agencies and families solve cold cases, including missing persons cases and unsolved…
- Strengthening Puerto Rico’s Power Grid for a Resilient Future · 52 min · Episode 26UAlbany coastal-urban climatologist Jorge González-Cruz discusses the collaboration he’s leading to improve the security and resiliency of coastal power grids. Using Puerto Rico…
- ‘Shoring Up’ Education and Workforce Training to Meet America’s Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Needs · 31 min · Episode 25Dr. Nathaniel Cady, associate dean for research and a professor in the Department of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at UAlbany’s College of Nanotechnology, Science, and…
