Hoos in STEM

STEM Advisor to the Provost at the University of Virginia
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Hoos in STEM

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. 6 天前

    Inside the UVA Dept. with 10,000 Students: Chemistry, under Dr. Jill Venton

    This week, we dive into the heart of UVA’s chemistry department with Jill Venton, its chair and the Thomas Jefferson Professor of Chemistry. She tells us about the fascinating study and synthesis of the molecular building blocks of our universe: from star formation to nanoparticles for clean energy applications, and borrowing fluorescent molecules from fireflies to illuminate our own biological processes. We also discuss her lab’s research on brain chemistry and the future of neurochemical treatments for disease.

    34 分鐘

  2. 11月1日

    Trailblazing the Future of National Security and Data Policy with Phil Potter

    On this episode, we welcome Phil Potter, a professor of politics and public policy in the Batten School. We discuss the past, present, and future of national security, as well as UVA’s $20 million contract from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to launch a National Security and Data Policy Institute with Phil Potter as its founding director.

    36 分鐘

  3. 10月18日

    The Wide World of Electrical and Computer Engineering with Scott Acton

    On this episode, we welcome Scott Acton the chair of UVA’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Arriving at UVA in 2000, Scott has worked on countless projects and seen first-hand how the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering has changed over time. We discuss Scott's career and research, as well as that of the department he leads, and the many ways they strive to advance technology.

    30 分鐘

  4. 10月4日

    Cavalier Autonomous Racing: Record Breaking Victory and Beyond

    On this episode, we welcome Madhur Behl and Amar Kulkarni of the Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team. Abbreviated as CAR, the team is a research group at UVA that has been competing in the Indy Autonomous Challenge since 2019. After becoming the first American team to win the Indy Autonomous Challenge, the two have their sights set on the future. We discuss Madhur’s role in leading the underdog team to victory, and how this unique opportunity guides Amar’s PhD research.

    41 分鐘

  5. 9月13日

    Futurizing Academia: Four Visionary Leaders Redefine Higher Education

    In this panel, four trailblazing academic leaders discuss how their institutions are each boldly taking on the future. UVA President Jim Ryan moderates the conversation with visiting presidents Michael Crow (Arizona State University), Harriet Nembhard (Harvey Mudd College), and Santa Ono (University of Michigan). In this wide-ranging and provocative discussion, the presidents address the future of teaching, how to optimize interdisciplinary collaboration, the role of higher education in addressing global challenges, and more! Held at Old Cabell Hall Auditorium on September 5, 2024, the panel was the first signature event of the Futures Initiative, a pan-University task force charged with exploring how UVA can become the university of the future.

    54 分鐘

  6. 8月30日

    VP for Research Lori McMahon is UVA's Chief Dreammaker

    On this episode, we welcome Lori McMahon, UVA’s new Vice President for Research. She arrived on Grounds in June, armed with an impressive track record as a neuroscientist, dean, and previous Vice President of Research. We discuss her approach to supporting research at UVA as well as her research as a neuroscientist.

    26 分鐘

  7. 7月12日

    What's in a Data Science Degree?

    UVA just opened the doors to the nation's first School of Data Science. The new school, funded by an extraordinary $120 million gift from Jaffray and Merrrill Woodriff and the Quantitative Foundation, will offer undergraduate, master's and doctorate degrees. On this episode of Hoos in STEM, Data Science professors, Prince Afriyie and Brian Wright, tell us all about the process of designing the curriculum for this industry-leading school, and what their first cohort of undergraduate students can expect when classes start in August.

    35 分鐘

  8. 6月14日

    Vascular Surgery, Astrophysics, and Environmental Science - Personal Stories with Story Collider!

    Back in April, UVA was excited to welcome the Story Collider team to Charlottesville for the second year running. During a special recording at Carr's Hill, four UVA STEM leaders told personal stories about their lives, their careers, and how personal stories and scientific inquiry intertwine. We hope you'll head over to Story Collider to hear from Madhur Behl, head of UVA's Autonomous Racing Team; and Hoos in STEM is very excited to share the other three stories from some familiar guests! Here's the Dean of UVA's Medical School Melina Kibbe, Astrophysicist David Nichols, and Environmental Scientist Karen McGlathery. The Story Collider's mission is to reveal the vibrant role that science plays in all of our lives through the art of personal storytelling. Check out all the Story Collider episodes: https://www.storycollider.org/podcast

    42 分鐘
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簡介

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.

資訊

  • 創作者
    STEM Advisor to the Provost at the University of Virginia
  • 活躍年代
    2023年 - 2024年
  • 集數
    34
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2023 University of Virginia
  • 節目網站
    Hoos in STEM

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