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University of Georgia Office of Research Communications

A podcast from the University of Georgia's Office of Research that takes listeners inside the discoveries, people, and ideas driving one of the nation's leading public research universities — and the real-world impact they create.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Drive by wire: Engineering the future of electric mobility

    How do we get ready for a future where cars are as much data systems and energy sources as they are vehicles? In this episode, Georgia Network for Electric Mobility Executive Director Jaime Camelio explains why Georgia is at the center of the “battery belt” and why workforce, infrastructure and cybersecurity will determine whether the state stays ahead.

  2. Oct 6

    The invisible safety net: Keeping our food supply safe

    How do researchers respond in tandem with industry and government in the wake of a record-breaking foodborne illness outbreak? In this episode, University of Georgia Center for Food Safety Director Francisco Diez-Gonzalez takes us behind the scenes of the cyclospora outbreak and explains why data sharing and public trust are essential to keeping the food supply safe.

  3. Aug 14

    When pads aren't enough: Ron Courson discusses the science of player safety

    Ron Courson is the University of Georgia Executive Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance. Over the course of his 30-plus years preparing athletes for the rigors of competition, he has seen it all—from devestating injuries to global pandemics. Through it all, he has made enormous contributions both on the field of play and in scientific research, improving health and safety, establishing protocols for heat safety, and laying the groundwork for future injury response.

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About

A podcast from the University of Georgia's Office of Research that takes listeners inside the discoveries, people, and ideas driving one of the nation's leading public research universities — and the real-world impact they create.

Information

  • Creator
    University of Georgia Office of Research Communications
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 UGA Research News
  • Show Website
    The Next Question