State Of Research

In this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Indrakshi Ray about her research into data security at Colorado State University.  Her insight into the importance  of protecting online information highlights the need for robust systems to prevent attackers from accessing sensitive information.  Our conversation touches on the vulnerability of online applications, as well as the expansion of […] The post Episode 06: Data Security and the Expanding Internet appeared first on KCSU FM.

Dr. Jessica Metcalf, assistant professor in the department of Animal Science at CSU, joins us to talk about her research into the gut microbiome, decomposition and forensic investigation. Her work has applications from investigating archaeological finds to providing crucial evidence in the justice system. The post Episode 05: Microbiomes, Decomposition and Forensic Investigation appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Anthony Appleton, the Research Safety Culture Coordinator in the Office of the Vice President for Research at Colorado State University.  Throughout our conversation, Anthony talks about the rationale behind his new position, as well as his personal inspiration.  We cover the strategies and challenges involved in developing a strong […] The post Episode 04: Developing a Research Safety Culture appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Jan Leach about her research into maintaining and protecting our global food supply.  We discuss the challenges posed by an increasingly warm climate and rapidly growing population to the future of agricultural production.  Dr. Leach's research aims to develop robust, disease resistant crops that will sustain the global population far into the future. The post Episode 03: Crop Protection and Sustainability appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Ross Beveridge about his exciting research into machine vision.  We discuss the past, present and future of artificial intelligence and the rapidly changing nature of computer science in general. The post Episode 02: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision appeared first on KCSU FM.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Rebekah Kading about her research into the unique ways infectious disease is transmitted through mosquitoes and bats.  Throughout our conversation, we discuss some of her interesting discoveries, her adventurous career path, a lost future as a ballerina and a touching personal experience that make her work all the more […] The post Episode 01: Research on Infectious Disease Transmission appeared first on KCSU FM.

In our final episode for this year, we’ll be looking back by interviewing three researchers behind some of the most popular Conversation articles of 2018.  Dr. John Spencer, Dr. Rick Aster and Dr. Chris Rithner talk about their research into the transmission of the leprosy disease, induced earthquakes in Oklahoma and the remarkable properties of […] The post Episode 06: State of Research Year In Review appeared first on KCSU FM.

On this episode, I sit down with Shelby, a liberal arts student studying Journalism and Media Communications at Colorado State. Shelby had the opportunity as an undergraduate student to travel abroad to Rwanda and Uganda to document the collaborative work being done by CSU’s Energy Institute and Xpower to provide microgrid technology and energy access […] The post Episode 05: An Unexpected Trip to Africa appeared first on KCSU FM.

On this episode, I sit down with Joe Von Fischer a Professor of Biology & Zach Weller an Assistant Professor in Statistics at Colorado State. Both Joe and Zach have been working on a project with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Google Earth Outreach to pinpoint climate pollution in metropolitan cities. Their mission with […] The post Episode 04: The Methodology Behind CSU’s Methane Mapping Project appeared first on KCSU FM.

On this episode, I sit down with the Director of the Community Literacy Center Tobi Jacobi, and one of the center’s interns Bree Jones, to discuss the CLC’s mission to create alternative literacy opportunities that work to educate and empower underserved populations. With some background on the CLC, we will then discuss Tobi and Bree’s […] The post Episode 03: The Community Literacy Center and Speakout Program appeared first on KCSU FM.

On this episode, I sit down with Mike Humphrey an Assistant Professor in the Liberal Arts College here at Colorado State. Humphrey researches how life stories emerge on social media as well as teaches Digital Storytelling & Audience Engagement and Entrepreneurial Journalism. As a recognized journalist and scholar at CSU, Humphrey has also contributed to a variety of […] The post Episode 02: Digital Storytelling, Now and Into the Future appeared first on KCSU FM.

On this episode, we sit down with Shane Garland & Derek Young, both grad students in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. Shane and Derek both currently work with the ITS Labs, over at CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus, where they’re working on an Ultra-Efficient Turbo-Compression Cooling System, both Shane and Derek work with their team […] The post Episode 01: Power House Energy Campus appeared first on KCSU FM.