Surface Tension

Grant Hale & Sharad Doshi
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Dedicated to making you more curious about the world we live in. From uncovering creators shaping our world to interviewing academics about the nature of society and science, we break beyond the surface level and aim to better you for it. surfacetensionpod.substack.com

  1. 09/23/2023

    Stay Curious! Why Does Ice Float?

    Most things gets denser as they get colder. Why doesn’t ice? Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    5 min

  2. 09/12/2023

    #31 - Investing: What You Should Know About Money (W/ Jacob Swiney)

    Listen in to learn about investing fundamentals! This episode is a primer and an introduction to the concepts that you should know moving forward. Thanks to our guest Jacob Swiney for helping us navigate the complicated terrain! Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    59 min
  3. Stay Curious! How Does the Internet Work?

    08/18/2023

    Stay Curious! How Does the Internet Work?

    Listen now (4 mins) | The internet can be likened to a massive game of note passing. Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetensionpod/support. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    4 min
  4. #30 - Embracing the Absurd: The Meaning of Life, Pushing Boulders, and the Chain of Whys

    08/03/2023

    #30 - Embracing the Absurd: The Meaning of Life, Pushing Boulders, and the Chain of Whys

    In this episode, we explore Absurdism and its advocate Albert Camus, challenging the notion of life's meaning and embracing the inherent absurdity. We discuss how movies offer experiences beyond reality and analyze "Everything Everywhere All at Once" as an absurdist cinematic example. Additionally, we encounter the myth of Sisyphus, reflecting the human struggle for purpose amidst futility. Join us for a thought-provoking journey into the world of Absurdism and the profound implications of life's uncertainties.Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetensionpod/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    45 min
  5. #29 - Hatch: Reinventing Recruitment with AI, Nurturing College Startups, and Envisioning Change

    07/27/2023

    #29 - Hatch: Reinventing Recruitment with AI, Nurturing College Startups, and Envisioning Change

    Listen in to hear the cofounders of Hatch discuss the AI-powered resume screening platform that they've been building. We talked benefits of starting something in college, Hatch-specifics, our ability to change the world, advertising and generative AI. Hatch is now opening its doors to all college RSOs. If your organization is inundated with applications, don't hesitate to explore their platform. Beyond functionality, the team behind Hatch are great people to know. So, why wait? Reach out today. Follow Hatch here And follow the founders here! Faraz Siddiqi Mahi Kolla Abhigya Wangoo Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    52 min
  6. #28 - Jeff Erickson: Cracking the Code: GPA, Algorithms, Pedagogy, and Research

    06/29/2023

    #28 - Jeff Erickson: Cracking the Code: GPA, Algorithms, Pedagogy, and Research

    This week's episode features Jeff Erickson, a renowned mathematician and computer scientist that regularly teaches @ UIUC. Listen in to hear about his unorthodox upbringing, lessons learned from having a low GPA in undergrad, different ways to think about algorithms, his teaching philosophy (which shines through in the materials he prepares), and his approach to discovering research topics. This episode will make you a more thoughtful problem solver and expand your horizons when thinking about grades. Make sure to check out Jeff’s website Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    40 min
  7. #27 - Rachel Switzky: Design Thinking's Place at the Table, Shaping the Siebel Center for Design

    06/22/2023

    #27 - Rachel Switzky: Design Thinking's Place at the Table, Shaping the Siebel Center for Design

    In this episode, we interview the director of the pound-for-pound most creative place on the University of Illinois' campus, the Siebel Center for Design (SCD). The director behind it's success is Rachel Switzky, whose deep past of design consulting, including 11 years at IDEO, the design consultancy that helped to create the original Apple mouse, has helped her to shape the SCD. Listen in to finally understand what design thinking is, how it can be applied to your life, and about the process that created the space that your favorite podcast is recorded in. Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. And don’t forget to check out the SCD! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    32 min
  8. #26 - Nigel Bosch: The Metacognitive Frontier: Using AI To Learn More Effectively

    06/15/2023

    #26 - Nigel Bosch: The Metacognitive Frontier: Using AI To Learn More Effectively

    In this episode, Nigel Bosch, an educational AI researcher from the University of Illinois, dives into interactive artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to enhance students' metacognitive skills. Metacognition, the process of understanding and regulating one's own thinking, is one of the most important aspects of learning and something that many student's struggle with. Bosch's research aims to leverage AI technologies to empower students to become more reflective, self-aware learners, ultimately leading to improved academic performance and lifelong learning capabilities. Tune in to get a new perspective on learning and thinking and to hear about where the new frontier of education is headed! Checkout Nigel's work Let us know what you think, and follow us on Substack and Instagram. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surfacetensionpod.substack.com

    29 min
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Dedicated to making you more curious about the world we live in. From uncovering creators shaping our world to interviewing academics about the nature of society and science, we break beyond the surface level and aim to better you for it. surfacetensionpod.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Grant Hale & Sharad Doshi
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Grant Hale & Sharad Doshi
  • Show Website
    Surface Tension