This is UIC

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This is UIC is the official podcast for the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago’s only public research university. With each biweekly episode, This is UIC showcases how UIC leaders and innovators are inspiring change and shaping conversations on topics that matter, in Chicago and beyond. 

Episodes

  1. 5H AGO

    Space-bound with Yuri Labuca: How can perspective change your life?

    How a journey from the Philippines to NASA shaped one student’s perspective and pursuit of space.

    11 min

  2. FEB 17

    From here and from there with Zitlali Morales: What does belonging look like as a daughter of immigrants?

    How growing up bilingual as a child of immigrants shapes identity and perspective.

    16 min

  3. FEB 3

    Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can’t we all get along?

    How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.

    21 min
  4. The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down?

    JAN 20

    The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down?

    Exploring phone addiction and the attention economy in the age of personalized algorithms.

    21 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Bonus: Chair Chats exclusive with Holden Thorp

    Exploring how mentorship and empathy shape leadership.

    6 min
  6. Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals?

    12/02/2025

    Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals?

    Exploring how education behind bars can reduce recidivism and spark lasting change.

    23 min
  7. Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path?

    11/18/2025

    Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path?

    Exploring how relationships shape life trajectory.

    22 min
  8. Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure?

    11/04/2025

    Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure?

    Bringing closure to military families through anthropology.

    18 min

  9. 10/21/2025

    Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize?

    Unpacking the power of storytelling in health care.

    15 min
  10. A horror filmmaker’s take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught?

    10/07/2025

    A horror filmmaker’s take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught?

    Unpacking how fear is learned—and how it can be unlearned.

    19 min
  11. Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery?

    09/23/2025

    Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery?

    Using hip-hop as a pathway to mental health and trauma recovery.

    35 min

  12. 09/17/2025

    Trailer: Season 1, This is UIC

    New podcast launches Sept.23.

    1 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

This is UIC is the official podcast for the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago’s only public research university. With each biweekly episode, This is UIC showcases how UIC leaders and innovators are inspiring change and shaping conversations on topics that matter, in Chicago and beyond. 

Information

  • Creator
    UIC today
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 UIC today
  • Show Website
    This is UIC