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Helping you discover, learn, and apply new knowledge in your life. The award-winning Applied podcast from CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension gives you access to stories happening at CSU and all across Colorado, from laboratories to classrooms, campuses to communities, and beyond. Visit us at learn.colostate.edu

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  1. 03.10.2025

    Water and Natural Resource Economics in Colorado, with Jordan Suter

    In this episode, we discuss the growing field of natural resource economics along with the evolution of water management policy in Colorado and the surrounding region. Our guest, Jordan Suter, is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics within the College of Agricultural Sciences at CSU. Jordan has studied the impacts of water management policies in the Republican River Basin of Colorado and other areas. Learn more about CSUs online Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics. Visit the Colorado Water Center for information about evolving water-related challenges in Colorado.

    44 Min.

  2. 23.09.2025

    CSU Extension’s Role in Emergency Management, with Beth Hayes

    In this episode, we hear from Beth Hayes, CSU Extension Emergency Management Work Team Lead. Beth also serves as the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Small Acreage Specialist in Pueblo County. We discuss disaster response, emergency planning, and emergency management in Colorado, including Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs), and resources like CSU's 'After the Disaster Toolkit.' After the Disaster Toolkit Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)

    16 Min.

  3. 17.12.2024

    The Economics of Sustainable Development and Social Entrepreneurship, with Dr. Niroj Bhattarai

    According to recent estimates by the UN, in 2023 nearly 700 million people across the globe were subsisting on less than $2.15 a day ($785 a year). In this episode, we speak with Dr. Niroj Bhattarai, an assistant professor of economics with more than 20 years of teaching, research, and field work experience. We discuss poverty, economic development, government, access to education, and social entrepreneurship as a driver for sustainable change. UN Sustainable Development Goals https://sdgs.un.org/goals Development as Freedom by Amartya Sen https://www.amazon.com/Development-as-Freedom-Amartya-Sen/dp/0385720270 Poor Economics: A Radical Rethinking of the Way to Fight Global Poverty by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo https://www.amazon.com/Poor-Economics-Radical-Rethinking-Poverty/dp/1610390938 CSU Regional Economic Development Institute (REDI) https://csuredi.org/ Splash: Clean Water for Kids https://splash.org/ Online bachelor's in economics https://www.online.colostate.edu/degrees/economics/

    55 Min.

  4. 21.10.2024

    AI and Academic Integrity, featuring Dr. Joseph Brown

    In this episode, we talk with CSU’s Director of Academic Integrity about what the future might look like as an increasing number of college students use artificial intelligence. Will AI use among students become normalized and accepted by faculty? When should using AI be allowed and when should it not be? We explore these questions and more in the episode. Learn more about TILT at CSU: https://tilt.colostate.edu/ Learn more about academic integrity at CSU: https://tilt.colostate.edu/integrity/ The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Matthew DeCamp (presentation): https://csucehur.org/the-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence/

    1 Std.

  5. 27.06.2024

    Entrepreneurship Should be for Everyone, with Mark Schreiber

    In this episode, we talk entrepreneurship, risk, education, design thinking (also called human-centered design), and much more. For more learning opportunities, visit CSU’s Institute for Entrepreneurship, which offers programs like Venture Validator and the Student Venture Accelerator. For post-grad continuing education, be sure to check out CSU’s online graduate certificate in Human-Centered Design Thinking.

    52 Min.

  6. 12.06.2024

    How to Get Started with Sustainable Landscaping in Colorado, with Deryn Davidson

    In this episode, we talk about sustainable landscaping, native plants, soil, mulch, water conservation, xeriscaping, and more with CSU Extension State Specialist Deryn Davidson. If you would like more information on these topics, you can find more than 100 related articles on the CSU Extension website.

    32 Min.

  7. 16.05.2024

    AI, Data Centers, Energy, and Environmental Impact, with Dr. Sudeep Pasricha

    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Sudeep Pasricha, a professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Systems Engineering at CSU. Dr. Pasricha is also Director of the Embedded, High Performance, and Intelligent Computing Lab (EPIC). We discuss the rapid ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence, especially as it pertains to computer engineering, data centers, energy, sustainability, and AI ethics. Related articles from Dr. Pasricha and colleagues: “SHIELD: Sustainable Hybrid Evolutionary Learning Framework for Carbon, Wastewater, and Energy-Aware Data Center Management” | S. Qi, D. Milojicic, C. Bash, S. Pasricha | IEEE International Green and Sustainable Computing Conference, Toronto, Canada, 10/23. (Best Paper Award) “Robust Perception Architecture Design for Automotive Cyber-Physical Systems” | J. Dey, S. Pasricha | IEEE Computer Society Annual Symposium on VLSI (ISVLSI), 2022 “Efficient Embedded Machine Learning Deployment on Edge and IoT Devices” | S. Pasricha | IEEE/ACM DAC, 2023 “Cross-Layer Design for AI Acceleration with Non-Coherent Optical Computing” | F. Sunny, M. Nikdast, S. Pasricha | ACM GLSVLSI, 2023 “Ethical Design of Computers: From Semiconductors to IoT and Artificial Intelligence” | S. Pasricha, M. Wolf | IEEE Design & Test, 2023 “AI Ethics in Smart Healthcare” | S. Pasricha | IEEE Consumer Electronics, 2023 Learn more about CSU's online Computer Engineering Master's, online Bachelor's in Computer Science or online C.S. Master's.

    42 Min.

  8. 30.04.2024

    Working and Learning as a Social Work Professional in Colorado, with Mindy Van Kalsbeek

    In this episode, we discuss some of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of being a social worker, including empathy, mindfulness, burnout, policy, social justice, and continuing education. Learn more about the hybrid Master of Social Work program from CSU: https://www.online.colostate.edu/degrees/social-work?utm_source=appliedpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=1-gen-240430-podcast-applied-s1ep7

    43 Min.

  9. 05.04.2024

    An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure, featuring Dr. Nate Riggs

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nate Riggs about the interdisciplinary field of prevention science and how it has evolved to help reduce risk factors (and enhance protective factors) to improve the health and well-being of individuals (especially youth), families, and entire communities. Learn more about CSU's online Prevention Science Practice Master's Degree or the online Prevention Program Planning and Evaluation Graduate Certificate. You can also find information at the CSU Prevention Research Center.

    40 Min.

  10. 13.03.2024

    How We Understand Addiction (and still have a lot to learn), with Dr. Brad Conner

    In this episode, we talk with Dr. Brad Conner about what contributes to addiction and risky behaviors, some common misconceptions about addiction, why cannabis use disorder requires further study, and why addiction treatment has changed and continues to evolve. If you, a friend, or a loved one are struggling with addiction, please ask for help. You can find resources at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    35 Min.

  11. 17.01.2024

    Exploring the Incredible Healing Power of Music Therapy, with Dr. Blythe LaGasse and Dr. Jess Rushing

    Music has an amazing capacity to enhance our lives. It can help us concentrate, stay motivated, or calm down. Music even has the power to help us cope with trauma, rehabilitate brain function, and support improved mental health. In this episode, we talk with two faculty members in Colorado State University’s Music Therapy department: Dr. Blythe LaGasse and Dr. Jess Rushing. We learn about the healing power of music, why music therapy works, and how it fits into a holistic healthcare system. Sponsor: The Applied Podcast is sponsored by the Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension. Learn more about CSU's online Music Therapy Master’s and Ph.D. programs. About the Applied Podcast Disclaimer

    46 Min.

  12. 03.01.2024

    Applied Positive Psychology: Finding Strength in Human Potential, with Dr. Zach Mercurio

    Until recently, most psychologists focused on what can go wrong and how to fix or prevent it. In contrast, the field of positive psychology specifically studies what's working and what we can achieve if we better understand and foster each other’s strengths. Episode guest: Dr. Zach Mercurio is a keynote speaker, researcher, and author specializing in leadership, purpose, meaningful work, and mattering. Sponsor: The Applied Podcast is sponsored by the Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension. Learn more about CSU's online Graduate Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology. About the Applied Podcast Disclaimer

    45 Min.
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Helping you discover, learn, and apply new knowledge in your life. The award-winning Applied podcast from CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension gives you access to stories happening at CSU and all across Colorado, from laboratories to classrooms, campuses to communities, and beyond. Visit us at learn.colostate.edu

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