CSU Spur of the Moment Colorado State University's Spur Campus
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The CSU Spur of the Moment Podcast tackles the issues of food, water, health, and sustainability by talking with people making a difference in these fields and exploring the unique pathways that have led them to their current roles. Hosted by the Colorado State University System's new Spur campus in Denver, this podcast builds on its mission of addressing global challenges through research collaboration, experiential education, and a shared vision of inspiring the next generation.
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Food is Fun with Adam Schlegel
If you have ever been to one of Adam Schlegel’s restaurant ventures here in Denver, you probably understand his ethos: food is fun! From cozy brunch spots that aim to make breakfast a party, to a chicken joint inspired by his time in Australia, Adam is on a mission to make healthy food exciting!
Adam is CEO of Cumulus Etc, a consulting company focused on food, beverage, agriculture, and sustainability. Some of the restaurants he’s had a hand in creating include Chook Charcoal Chicken, Sun Valley Public Market, and Snooze an AM Eatery.
In this episode of Spur of the Moment, Adam sat down with Jocelyn to talk about his passion for healthy food, the journey that has brought him to his current role, and how the industry has not only moving towards a more sustainable future but it’s been doing so with gusto.
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Water, Waste, and Reuse with Dr. Sybil Sharvelle
Throughout her career, Dr. Sybil Sharvelle has been focused on the notion of fit-for-purpose water. That is, “How can we take various forms of wastewater (i.e. greywater, stormwater, etc..) and treat it to make it safe for human and agricultural consumption?”
A professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, Dr. Sharvelle also serves as the technical director for the Water TAP lab here at CSU Spur — a groundbreaking facility focused on answering that very same question: “How do we reuse water for the right purposes?”
In this episode of the CSU Spur of the Moment Podcast, Sybil talks about some of the exciting research she is currently working on, the unique pathway that brought her to her current role (think space travel) , and tap water!
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A Place for Everyone in Agriculture with Dr. LaKisha Odom
Dr. Lakisha Odom, Scientific Program Director at the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), firmly believes in the inclusivity of agriculture. She actively puts that to work by leveraging innovative science and interdisciplinary thinking to address the complex challenges in food and agriculture. Her work at FFAR bridges research and policy, aiming to tackle complex issues while inspiring future generations of diverse and multi-cultural food and ag scientists. She is unapologetically herself — bubbly and energetic, even as a scientist — and wants you to believe that you can be, too.
Dr. Odom received her bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Tuskegee University, her master’s degree in environmental resource policy from The George Washington University, and her doctorate in integrative biosciences from Tuskegee University.
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The Future of Work with Joseph Fuller
The nature of work is evolving rapidly, posing both challenges and opportunities for companies. How do organizations adapt to this shifting landscape to attract and retain talent? That moving target is exactly what Joe Fuller is trying to hit. A Professor of Management Practice in General Management at the Harvard School of Business and co-lead of the school’s initiative, Managing the Future of Work, Joe Fuller spent nearly three decades in consulting, working with senior executives and policymakers on a wide variety of issues related to corporate strategy and national competitiveness. Currently, he is researching the evolution of the role of the CEOs and the C-suite in public companies, and the things leaders can put into action to navigate this complex landscape.
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Science, Policy, and Communication with Brad Udall
Brad Udall is a senior water and climate research scientist at Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Center. Though focused on the Colorado River Basin, he is an expert in hydrology and policy-related concerns of the American West, where his work often weaves together science, policy, and communication about these complicated issues. Brad holds an engineering degree from Stanford and an MBA from Colorado State University.
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Agriculture's Wicked Problems with Kim Stackhouse-Lawson
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson is a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University and the Director of AgNext — a program at CSU tasked with finding solutions to feeding 12.3 billion people by the end of this century. That might seem like a seriously wicked problem, but it is one that requires addressing, and Dr. Stackhouse-Lawson and her team at AgNext are working diligently to find answers.
AgNext WebsiteAgNext on Facebook, LinkedIn, and TwitterTheme Music: “Work” by KetsaProduction: Kevin Samuelson
Customer Reviews
Really great stuff!
If you are are curious about the big challenges we are facing in terms of climate change, food security, the future of water, animal
Stale content
I like the focus, but the content is stale having been recorded nine months ago. An update from Secretary Vilsack on DEI in ag would be great. Faster release time from time of interview will make this pod immensely better.
So excited for this!
It’s awesome how CSU is showcasing their new campus and how it’s tackling real world problems. I can sense this has a global lens and some local Colorado flair.