Hoos in STEM

STEM Advisor to the Provost at the University of Virginia
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Host Ken Ono, STEM Advisor to the Provost, keeps his finger on the pulse of scientific and technological innovation at UVA. Hoos in STEM showcases the marvelous cornucopia of STEM at UVA, from the latest innovations to growth inside and outside the classroom. Our theme music is CPU by Apples in Stereo.

  1. 2025/12/12

    UVA’s Olympic Champions: The Data Behind Olympic Greatness

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we sit down with UVA’s Olympic gold medalists and world-record-holding swimmers Claire Curzan, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and their legendary coach Todd DeSorbo. From early morning practices to Olympic podiums, we explore the dedication, science, and data that fuel their success.

    40分

  2. 2025/11/14

    Kent Yagi and the Ripples of Spacetime

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we speak with Kent Yagi, UVA Professor of Physics, whose work explores the deepest mysteries of gravity and spacetime. From Einstein’s century-old prediction of gravitational waves to their first detection in 2015, Yagi has been testing general relativity at cosmic scales. His discoveries connecting neutron stars, black holes, and the ripples of spacetime are helping redefine our understanding of the universe itself.

    41分

  3. 2025/10/17

    Anton Korinek and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we speak with Anton Korinek, UVA Professor of Economics and Public Policy and one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in AI. A decade into exploring AI’s long-term impact, Korinek has been at the forefront of understanding how artificial intelligence could reshape our societies, and our lives.

    46分

  4. 2025/10/03

    Modeling Life Itself: Madhav Marathe and the Science of Biocomplexity

    In this episode, we speak with Dr. Madhav Marathe, Distinguished Professor and Executive Director of UVA’s Biocomplexity Institute. Dr. Marathe leads one of UVA’s most interdisciplinary research hubs where mathematicians, epidemiologists, social scientists, and AI systems work together to simulate the complex systems that shape our lives.

    40分

  5. 2025/09/19

    Jennifer Morse’s Unlikely Path to Combinatorics

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we spoke with Jennifer Morse, UVA Professor of Mathematics, whose path to combinatorics defied expectations. Raised on a dairy farm in Vermont, Jennifer’s journey took her from liberal arts studies to eventually earning a PhD in mathematics. Now, as one of the field’s top researchers, she’s preparing to lecture at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians.

    35分

  6. 2025/08/22

    Storytelling in STEM: A Bonus from The Story Collider with Scott Acton

    In this special bonus episode, we share a live story told by Professor Scott Acton, chair of UVA’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Recorded at Carr’s Hill as part of our ongoing collaboration with The Story Collider, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the personal side of a scientist’s journey. With humor, vulnerability, and insight, Scott Acton reflects on the experiences that shaped his path in STEM

    12分

  7. 2025/08/08

    Breaking Down Brain Cancer with Prof. Harald Sontheimer 

    Dr. Sontheimer is the department chair, professor, mentor, biotechnology founder, and textbook author behind a recent revolution in the emerging field of cancer neuroscience: a series of breakthrough discoveries that have catalyzed the ongoing translation of scientific research to successful clinical trials. From the evolutionary roots of binocular vision to recording single membrane ion channels over millionths of a second, Prof. Sontheimer has followed his curiosity to reshape our understanding of the glial cells that drive brain tumors and found institutions for training the next generation of distinguished neuroscientists. We are lucky to hear his story in this fitting finale of Hoos in STEM’s summer conversations.

    53分

  8. 2025/07/03

    Rethinking Learning in an AI Era: UVA’s Digital Education Revolution

    Dr. Kemi Jona, UVA’s Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation, sits down with us to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and the workplace. We explore the future of education in a post-AI world, and the steps the university is taking to champion lifelong, accessible learning. Reflecting on his expertise in computer science and education, Dr. Jona shares insights into the future of what learning may look like.

    50分
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番組について

Host Ken Ono, STEM Advisor to the Provost, keeps his finger on the pulse of scientific and technological innovation at UVA. Hoos in STEM showcases the marvelous cornucopia of STEM at UVA, from the latest innovations to growth inside and outside the classroom. Our theme music is CPU by Apples in Stereo.

情報

  • クリエイター
    STEM Advisor to the Provost at the University of Virginia
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 25年
  • エピソード
    51
  • 制限指定
    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © 2023 University of Virginia
  • 番組のWebサイト
    Hoos in STEM