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In a rebroadcast from 2023,  we discuss how to meet the demands that democracy places on us without sacrificing our own personal mental health in the process. Many of us can conjure moments when politics made us feel sad. But how often do those feelings translate into more serious forms of depression or other mental health issues? And if politics does make us depressed, what do we do about it? Christopher Ojeda has spent the past few years exploring these questions and joins us this week to talk about the relationship between depression and democracy. Ojeda is an assistant professor of political science at the University of California Merced and author of the forthcoming book The Sad Citizen: How Politics Is Depressing and Why It Matters, which will be released in June from the University of Chicago press. He visited Penn State in 2023 to give us an early glimpse of this important work on the relationship between democratic engagement and individual mental health. We discuss how to meet the demands that democracy places on us without sacrificing our mental health in the process.

El departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos amenazó este miércoles a las autoridades locales y estatales con investigaciones si estos no cumplen con la política de deportaciones de Donald Trump. Los trabajadores del sector agrícola pueden ser los más afectados por estas medidas, ya que en ciertos estados como California los indocumentados representan tres cuartas partes de la mano de obra. Donald Trump regresó a la Casa Blanca con promesas de frenar la inmigración y en sus primeros días, sus primeros decretos y leyes fueron encaminados a frenar la llegada de migrantes indocumentados, pedro también a facilitar las deportaciones.¿Qué hacer en caso de toparse con oficiales de inmigración y no tener papeles? El Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño es una ONG que se encarga de aportar asesoría a la comunidad indocumentada que trabaja en el sector agrícola del Valle Central de California. Lo hace en español, pero también en lenguas indígenas. Sarait Martínez es su directora y explicó a RFI su labor: "La información que le estamos dando a los trabajadores es más que nada, porque ellos tienen derechos fundamentales con o sin documentos. Tienen su derecho a permanecer callado, que no puedan firmar ningún documento, porque hemos visto que muchas personas, por miedo tal vez, están, firmando papeles que los autodeportan, y a pedir que se le provea un abogado para poder tener un juicio justo de poder quedarse o regresar, dependiendo su situación".La organización trabaja a menudo sobre el terreno: "Parte de nuestra estrategia es asegurarnos de ir a donde están los trabajadores a dar esta información, a proveer las Tarjetas Rojas, que se le llaman así, con sus derechos -prosigue Sarait Martínez-. Nosotros hacemos muchos talleres, reuniones de casa, pero también vamos a los campos a dar esta información. De esa forma trabajamos con los empleadores ahí, pues esa empatía de los trabajadores de asegurarse de que sean llevados y que no haya ese tipo de redadas en los campos". Leer tambiénEl temor de los trabajadores indocumentados tras el regreso de TrumpRedadas sorpresivas como la que ocurrió en el condado de Kern, a principios de enero, dejó campos enteros de frutas sin cosechar y decenas de arrestos. Según la Universidad de California-Merced, el 75% de la mano de obra agrícola del estado es indocumentada. Y California produce los tres cuartos de las frutas y los dos tercios de las hortalizas que se consumen en Estados Unidos.Sarait Martínez explica a RFI como en muchas ocasiones los migrantes en peligro llevan tiempo en Estados Unidos y no han podido regularizar su situación: "Hay familias que han estado aquí por muchísimos años, que ya tienen a sus niños, que ya están grandes. Nosotros trabajamos con comunidades, que son hijos nacidos aquí, que ahora son trilingües, que hablan inglés, español y su lengua materna y los procesos migratorios tardan muchísimos años. No es como 'apúntate y te puedes arreglar papeles luego'. Hay procesos, hay leyes que no permiten que las comunidades puedan arreglar de la noche a la mañana y que tarden años"Leer tambiénUna gran incertidumbre reina en la frontera mexicana tras anuncios de TrumpAdemás, la responsable de la ONG cree que el sistema económico favorece y se beneficia de los trabajadores indocumentados: "Vivimos en un sistema capitalista donde, en realidad, muchas de estas producciones, especialmente en la industria agrícola, se basan una fuerza laboral a la que puedan pagar menos, que haya violaciones de derechos, que haya robo de salario El mismo sistema se beneficia de la mano de obra más barata y es por eso existe esta demanda de trabajadores". Sarait Martínez insiste igualmente en que muchas personas evitan acudir al trabajo por temor a las redadas.

El departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos amenazó este miércoles a las autoridades locales y estatales con investigaciones si estos no cumplen con la política de deportaciones de Donald Trump. Los trabajadores del sector agrícola pueden ser los más afectados por estas medidas, ya que en ciertos estados como California los indocumentados representan tres cuartas partes de la mano de obra. Donald Trump regresó a la Casa Blanca con promesas de frenar la inmigración y en sus primeros días, sus primeros decretos y leyes fueron encaminados a frenar la llegada de migrantes indocumentados, pedro también a facilitar las deportaciones.¿Qué hacer en caso de toparse con oficiales de inmigración y no tener papeles? El Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño es una ONG que se encarga de aportar asesoría a la comunidad indocumentada que trabaja en el sector agrícola del Valle Central de California. Lo hace en español, pero también en lenguas indígenas. Sarait Martínez es su directora y explicó a RFI su labor: "La información que le estamos dando a los trabajadores es más que nada, porque ellos tienen derechos fundamentales con o sin documentos. Tienen su derecho a permanecer callado, que no puedan firmar ningún documento, porque hemos visto que muchas personas, por miedo tal vez, están, firmando papeles que los autodeportan, y a pedir que se le provea un abogado para poder tener un juicio justo de poder quedarse o regresar, dependiendo su situación".La organización trabaja a menudo sobre el terreno: "Parte de nuestra estrategia es asegurarnos de ir a donde están los trabajadores a dar esta información, a proveer las Tarjetas Rojas, que se le llaman así, con sus derechos -prosigue Sarait Martínez-. Nosotros hacemos muchos talleres, reuniones de casa, pero también vamos a los campos a dar esta información. De esa forma trabajamos con los empleadores ahí, pues esa empatía de los trabajadores de asegurarse de que sean llevados y que no haya ese tipo de redadas en los campos". Leer tambiénEl temor de los trabajadores indocumentados tras el regreso de TrumpRedadas sorpresivas como la que ocurrió en el condado de Kern, a principios de enero, dejó campos enteros de frutas sin cosechar y decenas de arrestos. Según la Universidad de California-Merced, el 75% de la mano de obra agrícola del estado es indocumentada. Y California produce los tres cuartos de las frutas y los dos tercios de las hortalizas que se consumen en Estados Unidos.Sarait Martínez explica a RFI como en muchas ocasiones los migrantes en peligro llevan tiempo en Estados Unidos y no han podido regularizar su situación: "Hay familias que han estado aquí por muchísimos años, que ya tienen a sus niños, que ya están grandes. Nosotros trabajamos con comunidades, que son hijos nacidos aquí, que ahora son trilingües, que hablan inglés, español y su lengua materna y los procesos migratorios tardan muchísimos años. No es como 'apúntate y te puedes arreglar papeles luego'. Hay procesos, hay leyes que no permiten que las comunidades puedan arreglar de la noche a la mañana y que tarden años"Leer tambiénUna gran incertidumbre reina en la frontera mexicana tras anuncios de TrumpAdemás, la responsable de la ONG cree que el sistema económico favorece y se beneficia de los trabajadores indocumentados: "Vivimos en un sistema capitalista donde, en realidad, muchas de estas producciones, especialmente en la industria agrícola, se basan una fuerza laboral a la que puedan pagar menos, que haya violaciones de derechos, que haya robo de salario El mismo sistema se beneficia de la mano de obra más barata y es por eso existe esta demanda de trabajadores". Sarait Martínez insiste igualmente en que muchas personas evitan acudir al trabajo por temor a las redadas.

I'm continuing my conversation with Brian Powell. We've been talking about the future of work. He's the Chief Human Resources Officer for The Community Solution Education System. Prior to this role he held senior leadership positions at Chapman University, University of California Merced, Columbia University, and other distinguished institutions. His focus has always been on leading groundbreaking HR programs, from centralizing operations to fostering strategic alignment across diverse campuses.It's that deep expertise that he has been sharing in our conversations about the evolving world of work. Today we'll talk about building internal talent pipelines, turnover, and the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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​180 scientists from around the world are at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton this week to talk about Isotopes. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to ​Sora Kim, a professor at the University of California Merced and Brian Hayden, a professor in the biology department at UNB.

​180 scientists from around the world are at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton this week to talk about Isotopes. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to ​Sora Kim, a professor at the University of California Merced and Brian Hayden, a professor in the biology department at UNB.

​180 scientists from around the world are at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton this week to talk about Isotopes. CBC's Prapti Bamaniya spoke to ​Sora Kim, a professor at the University of California Merced and Brian Hayden, a professor in the biology department at UNB.

A multi-billion dollar budget deficit in California is putting organizations across the state at risk. One program facing an uncertain future is Market Match. It works with EBT, or food stamps, to give recipients vouchers they can use at local farmers markets. Reporter: Ava Norgrove, North State Public Radio Governor Gavin Newsom says he has a plan to deal with a staggering $27 billion state deficit next year --without cutting core services or raising taxes. Newsom says California is facing a $56 billion shortfall over the next two years. He wants lawmakers to approve a spending plan that spans those two years. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED An encampment to protest the war in Gaza was set up at the University of California Merced on Sunday. It came after the school held its commencement ceremony over the weekend. Reporter: Rachel Livinal, KVPR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and John discuss the critical issue of climate change, its impact on the coffee industry, and potential solutions. Abatzoglou emphasizes the importance of moving past the doom and gloom perspective and focusing on actionable steps to mitigate climate change. John highlights the role of younger generations prioritizing climate change, the economic impacts of inaction, and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Solutions such as carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and technological innovations in energy are discussed as ways to slow down global warming and safeguard the coffee industry. The conversation also covers the concept of cloud seeding and its implications for climate modification. Abatzoglou underscores the necessity of global effort and coordination to address the climate crisis effectively, offering a message of hope and urging action against one of the most solvable problems we face.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Climate Conversation00:21 The Hope in Climate Change for Coffee01:09 Strategies to Combat Climate Change01:54 The Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change03:31 The Role of Technology and Innovation in Addressing Climate Change04:22 The Dire Consequences of Inaction06:47 Global Efforts and the Challenge of Coordination08:56 Exploring Cloud Seeding as a Climate Solution11:31 The Complexities and Ethical Considerations of Cloud Seeding13:50 Concluding Thoughts and ResourcesConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode John and Lee discuss the impact of climate change on coffee agriculture and explore how rising CO2 levels could potentially enhance plant growth, offering some offset to declining yields due to warmer temperatures. The episode also speculates on the possible emergence of new coffee-growing areas due to reduced freeze events, though this comes with its own set of challenges such as displacement of current crops and the need for adaptation. The topic of innovation in the face of climate change is emphasized, suggesting that the coffee industry will be compelled to find new solutions in agriculture, energy, water management, and labor, due to the complex nature of its supply chain and the static price of coffee over the last 30 years. The discussion also highlights concerns about labor in the face of increasing temperatures and the potential for artificial intelligence to assist in agricultural tasks. Finally, the episode touches on the importance of intentional business practices that align with consumer values, especially among younger generations, to address climate change challenges.00:00 Exploring the Silver Lining of Climate Change on Agriculture00:38 Introducing the Coffee Consultant Workshop01:17 Climate Change and Coffee: A Deep Dive01:36 The Potential Upsides of Climate Change for Coffee01:51 Exploring New Frontiers in Coffee Cultivation03:40 The Complexities of Climate Change and Agriculture05:10 Innovation as a Response to Climate Challenges06:24 The Future of Labor in Coffee Cultivation08:22 Harnessing AI and Technology for Agriculture11:03 Climate Change: A Catalyst for Intentional Business Practices13:00 Looking Ahead with Hope: The Final Episode TeaserConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and John discuss the critical issue of climate change, its impact on the coffee industry, and potential solutions. Abatzoglou emphasizes the importance of moving past the doom and gloom perspective and focusing on actionable steps to mitigate climate change. John highlights the role of younger generations prioritizing climate change, the economic impacts of inaction, and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources. Solutions such as carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and technological innovations in energy are discussed as ways to slow down global warming and safeguard the coffee industry. The conversation also covers the concept of cloud seeding and its implications for climate modification. Abatzoglou underscores the necessity of global effort and coordination to address the climate crisis effectively, offering a message of hope and urging action against one of the most solvable problems we face.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Climate Conversation00:21 The Hope in Climate Change for Coffee01:09 Strategies to Combat Climate Change01:54 The Economic and Social Impacts of Climate Change03:31 The Role of Technology and Innovation in Addressing Climate Change04:22 The Dire Consequences of Inaction06:47 Global Efforts and the Challenge of Coordination08:56 Exploring Cloud Seeding as a Climate Solution11:31 The Complexities and Ethical Considerations of Cloud Seeding13:50 Concluding Thoughts and ResourcesConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Lee and John explore the intricate relationship between carbon emissions, agriculture, and climate change, with a particular focus on coffee production. The conversation delves into the ways in which agriculture contributes to human-made carbon emissions, despite the carbon sequestration processes inherent in crop growth. Specific attention is given to the carbon footprint of coffee production, from the use of fertilizers to shipping methods, and the significant role of transportation in carbon emissions associated with coffee. The episode also explores regenerative agriculture as a potential solution for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration within the coffee industry. Additionally, examples from the coffee community illustrate how individual producers are adopting sustainable and regenerative farming practices to mitigate climate impact and ensure the longevity of their farms amidst global challenges.00:00 Exploring Carbon Sequestration in Coffee Farming00:44 Sponsor Spotlight: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:22 Introduction to the Climate Change Series01:39 The Complex Relationship Between Carbon, Agriculture, and Climate Change05:40 Regenerative Agriculture: A Path to Sustainability08:10 Global Impacts and Solutions in Coffee Production10:28 The Economic Viability of Sustainable Practices13:48 The Future of Coffee Farming: Choosing Longevity Over Profit14:47 Looking Forward to Positive Changes15:13 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 4th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode John and Lee discuss the impact of climate change on coffee agriculture and explore how rising CO2 levels could potentially enhance plant growth, offering some offset to declining yields due to warmer temperatures. The episode also speculates on the possible emergence of new coffee-growing areas due to reduced freeze events, though this comes with its own set of challenges such as displacement of current crops and the need for adaptation. The topic of innovation in the face of climate change is emphasized, suggesting that the coffee industry will be compelled to find new solutions in agriculture, energy, water management, and labor, due to the complex nature of its supply chain and the static price of coffee over the last 30 years. The discussion also highlights concerns about labor in the face of increasing temperatures and the potential for artificial intelligence to assist in agricultural tasks. Finally, the episode touches on the importance of intentional business practices that align with consumer values, especially among younger generations, to address climate change challenges.00:00 Exploring the Silver Lining of Climate Change on Agriculture00:38 Introducing the Coffee Consultant Workshop01:17 Climate Change and Coffee: A Deep Dive01:36 The Potential Upsides of Climate Change for Coffee01:51 Exploring New Frontiers in Coffee Cultivation03:40 The Complexities of Climate Change and Agriculture05:10 Innovation as a Response to Climate Challenges06:24 The Future of Labor in Coffee Cultivation08:22 Harnessing AI and Technology for Agriculture11:03 Climate Change: A Catalyst for Intentional Business Practices13:00 Looking Ahead with Hope: The Final Episode TeaserConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro, Lee and John discuss the impact of climate change on coffee cultivation. They delve into how global warming is altering the optimal conditions for coffee growing, including temperature changes leading to both loss of suitable areas and potential new regions becoming viable for coffee cultivation. The episode discusses the significant effects of temperature shifts on coffee yield and explores the concept of assisted migration to adapt to these changes. Additionally, they touch on the broader implications of climate change, including the potential for reforestation as a carbon sequestration strategy. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities facing coffee farming amidst climate change.00:00 Exploring Climate Change and Coffee Suitability00:27 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:06 Introduction to the Episode and Guest01:16 The Impact of Climate Change on Coffee Cultivation01:34 Understanding Coffee's Climate Preferences02:24 The Effects of Global Warming on Coffee Production05:03 Adapting Coffee Cultivation to a Changing Climate06:15 Exploring Genetic Adaptation and Assisted Migration07:49 Predicting Climate Change and Its Impact on Coffee Growing Areas09:04 The Dire Predictions for Coffee Suitability and Potential New Growing Areas11:31 Discussing Climate Change Complexity and Solutions20:46 Looking Ahead: Carbon, Agriculture, and Climate ChangeConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Lee and John explore the intricate relationship between carbon emissions, agriculture, and climate change, with a particular focus on coffee production. The conversation delves into the ways in which agriculture contributes to human-made carbon emissions, despite the carbon sequestration processes inherent in crop growth. Specific attention is given to the carbon footprint of coffee production, from the use of fertilizers to shipping methods, and the significant role of transportation in carbon emissions associated with coffee. The episode also explores regenerative agriculture as a potential solution for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration within the coffee industry. Additionally, examples from the coffee community illustrate how individual producers are adopting sustainable and regenerative farming practices to mitigate climate impact and ensure the longevity of their farms amidst global challenges.00:00 Exploring Carbon Sequestration in Coffee Farming00:44 Sponsor Spotlight: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:22 Introduction to the Climate Change Series01:39 The Complex Relationship Between Carbon, Agriculture, and Climate Change05:40 Regenerative Agriculture: A Path to Sustainability08:10 Global Impacts and Solutions in Coffee Production10:28 The Economic Viability of Sustainable Practices13:48 The Future of Coffee Farming: Choosing Longevity Over Profit14:47 Looking Forward to Positive Changes15:13 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the first in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, John provides a foundational explanation of climate and climate change, emphasizing its slow-moving yet impactful nature on global temperatures and ecosystems, including the coffee industry. The discussion extensively covers the scientific basis of climate change, underscoring human activities' role, especially fossil fuel consumption, in exacerbating global warming. John also delves into the implications of a warming climate on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation, highlighting how shifts in optimal growing conditions could threaten coffee production. The episode aims to elucidate the complex phenomenon of climate change, its undeniable linkage to human activities, and the necessity of both adaptation and mitigation strategies in safeguarding the future of coffee cultivation and the broader ecosystem.00:00 Exploring the Impact of Climate on Coffee Cultivation01:00 Introducing the Series on Climate Change and Coffee02:06 Understanding Climate Change: Basics and Beyond05:24 The Effects of Climate Change on Coffee Cultivation08:07 Addressing Climate Change Skepticism in the Coffee Industry09:55 Scientific Evidence and Solutions to Climate Change16:25 Adapting and Mitigating Climate Change in Coffee Production17:29 Wrapping Up and Looking AheadConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro, Lee and John discuss the impact of climate change on coffee cultivation. They delve into how global warming is altering the optimal conditions for coffee growing, including temperature changes leading to both loss of suitable areas and potential new regions becoming viable for coffee cultivation. The episode discusses the significant effects of temperature shifts on coffee yield and explores the concept of assisted migration to adapt to these changes. Additionally, they touch on the broader implications of climate change, including the potential for reforestation as a carbon sequestration strategy. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities facing coffee farming amidst climate change.00:00 Exploring Climate Change and Coffee Suitability00:27 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant01:06 Introduction to the Episode and Guest01:16 The Impact of Climate Change on Coffee Cultivation01:34 Understanding Coffee's Climate Preferences02:24 The Effects of Global Warming on Coffee Production05:03 Adapting Coffee Cultivation to a Changing Climate06:15 Exploring Genetic Adaptation and Assisted Migration07:49 Predicting Climate Change and Its Impact on Coffee Growing Areas09:04 The Dire Predictions for Coffee Suitability and Potential New Growing Areas11:31 Discussing Climate Change Complexity and Solutions20:46 Looking Ahead: Carbon, Agriculture, and Climate ChangeConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

This is the first in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, John provides a foundational explanation of climate and climate change, emphasizing its slow-moving yet impactful nature on global temperatures and ecosystems, including the coffee industry. The discussion extensively covers the scientific basis of climate change, underscoring human activities' role, especially fossil fuel consumption, in exacerbating global warming. John also delves into the implications of a warming climate on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation, highlighting how shifts in optimal growing conditions could threaten coffee production. The episode aims to elucidate the complex phenomenon of climate change, its undeniable linkage to human activities, and the necessity of both adaptation and mitigation strategies in safeguarding the future of coffee cultivation and the broader ecosystem.00:00 Exploring the Impact of Climate on Coffee Cultivation01:00 Introducing the Series on Climate Change and Coffee02:06 Understanding Climate Change: Basics and Beyond05:24 The Effects of Climate Change on Coffee Cultivation08:07 Addressing Climate Change Skepticism in the Coffee Industry09:55 Scientific Evidence and Solutions to Climate Change16:25 Adapting and Mitigating Climate Change in Coffee Production17:29 Wrapping Up and Looking AheadConnect with John and his lab at:https://www.climatologylab.org/ andhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/john-abatzoglou/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

In this episode of the 'Home Is Where...' podcast, Rose Cabral interviews Ann-Alecia Brewer. Ann-Alecia grew up in a small town in California. She is a social worker by trade with a superpower of connecting people, resources, opportunities and ideas. She is an alumna of the University of California Merced and California State University Sacramento. She is a random hobby enthusiast who enjoys the simple pleasures in life like Thai food, supporting local businesses and conversations with her dog, Reggie.  Show Notes: Guest:  Ann-Alecia Brewer Ann-Alecia's TikTok Ann-Alecia's Instagram Host: Rose Cabral - ⁠www.movewithrose.com⁠ Yes! You Can Become a Homeowner Course - ⁠www.movewithrose.com/keys⁠ Instagram - ⁠@CommunityRose⁠ Music: Juniper Waller - ⁠https://www.thegoldsouls.com/⁠ Instagram - ⁠@JuniperSings⁠ Billy D. Thompson - ⁠https://www.warmfuzzymusic.co/⁠ Instagram - ⁠@BillyDDrums

It's easy to overlook the soil beneath our feet, or to think of it as just dirt to be cleaned up. But soil wraps the world in an envelope of life: It grows our food, regulates the climate and makes the planet habitable. "What stands between life and lifelessness on our planet Earth is this thin layer of soil that exists on the Earth's surface," says Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, a soil scientist at the University of California-Merced. In honor of World Soil Day tomorrow, we're revisiting our conversation with Prof. Berhe, who is also serving as Director of the U. S. Dept. of Energy's Office of Science. She talks to Aaron about the hidden majesty of soil and why it's crucial to tackling the climate crisis.

Donal Barclay is the deputy university librarian at the University of California-Merced and author of "Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post Truth Era.

Admit It sits down with Dr. Lisa Perry at the University of California - Merced to learn about the one stop model and its impact on student enrollment and retention. UC Merced's Students First Center has experienced student success at its campus, listen to learn how.

Born in NY and raised in Lemoore, CA ( near Fresno ), Jamaal Aziz ( aka TJ Reid ) is a podcaster, artist, radio host, editor, voice artist- media professional in Beijing China. Majoring in Psychology at the University of California Merced, he initially wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but altered his career focus after traveling abroad to Thailand, Japan, and several other countries. Though currently working in media, psychology has still been a substantial influence in his life and other ventures such as teaching abroad, podcasting, and painting. Jamaal has lived abroad in multiple countries yet has called China home for the last 7 years. Lastly, when offering his favorite quite, he shared the following, "Strive. Struggle. Fight……to be the best version of yourself." For inquiries, please contact him at the following email address, Tonyreid1982@yahoo.com. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message

Many of us can conjure moments when politics made us feel sad. But how often do those feelings translate into more serious forms of depression or other mental health issues? And if politics does make us depressed, what do we do about it? Christopher Ojeda has spent the past few years exploring these questions and joins us this week to talk about the relationship between depression and democracy. Ojeda is an assistant professor of political science at the University of California Merced and author of the forthcoming book The Sad Citizen: How Politics Makes Us Depressed. He visited Penn State to give us a sneak preview of this important work on the relationship between democratic engagement and individual mental health. We discuss how to meet the demands that democracy places on us without sacrificing our mental health in the process.

As we live in an increasingly internet-driven world, it should come as no surprise that online or cyberbullying is a problem of growing significance and impact, one that actually seems to have worsened during the pandemic. In 2022, nearly half of all teenagers experienced some form of online bullying or harassment. But what may be less well understood is beyond the mental and emotional impact, online harassment can also pose a risk to an individual's personal data and financial security. Joining me to help explore this topic is Lisa Yeo, a professor with the University of California MERCED. We'll talk about the work she has been doing to combat online bullying and harassment and how this fits into the larger discussion of security and privacy. 

It's easy to overlook the soil beneath our feet, or to think of it as just dirt to be cleaned up. But soil wraps the world in an envelope of life: It grows our food, regulates our climate, and makes our planet habitable. "What stands between life and lifelessness on our planet Earth is this thin layer of soil that exists on the Earth's surface," says Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, a soil scientist at the University of California-Merced. Just ... don't call it dirt. "I don't like the D-word," Berhe says. Berhe says soil is precious, taking millennia to regenerate. And with about a third of the world's soil degraded, according to a UN estimate, it's also at risk. Prof. Berhe, who is also serving as Director of the U. S. Dept. of Energy's Office of Science, marks World Soil Day by telling Aaron Scott about the hidden majesty of soil and why it's crucial to tackling the climate crisis.

A fascinating property of a system's behaviour is its ability to change, and change quickly. For example, how does an economy go from boom to bust so suddenly and unpredictably? That is to say, how does it 'tip' from one behaviour to another? What are these tipping points, and are they really as unpredictable as they seem? In today's episode, we speak to Tyler Marghetis, Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Information Sciences at the University of California Merced. He pulls apart the underlying reasons why the behaviour of a complex system can radically change. He also poses the question, can you tell when a system is about to tip?   Connect: Simplifying Complexity on Twitter Sean Brady on Twitter Sean Brady on LinkedIn Brady Heywood website This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Today we discover a haunted island full of Girl Scouts, and then we find out that what waits in the darkness may be an evil beyond imagination!   Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=18482113 PayPal Donation Link https://tinyurl.com/mrxe36ph MERCH STORE!!! https://tinyurl.com/y8zam4o2 Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28CIOGSFRUXAD?ref_=wl_share Dead Rabbit Radio Wiki (Thanks, Germ!) https://deadrabbitradio.pods.monster/doku.php?id=Welcome     Help Promote Dead Rabbit! Dual Flyer https://i.imgur.com/OhuoI2v.jpg "As Above" Flyer https://i.imgur.com/yobMtUp.jpg “Alien Flyer” By TVP VT U https://imgur.com/gallery/aPN1Fnw   Links: EP 929 - AquariumGate: Human Trafficking Cover Up Or A.I. Created Chaos? https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-929-aquariumgate-human-trafficking-cover-up-or-ai-created-chaos EP 771 - Escape From Cannibal Island: An Interactive Adventure! https://deadrabbitradio.libsyn.com/ep-771-escape-from-cannibal-island-an-interactive-adventure The Shadowlands: Merced, CA Girl Scout Ghost http://theshadowlands.net/places/california2.htm Merced, California Ghost Sightings https://www.ghostsofamerica.com/9/California_Merced_ghost_sightings.html Is Merced's Lake Yosemite haunted? https://www.weirdfresno.com/2009/11/is-merceds-lake-yosemite-haunted.html Scout Island https://www.countyofmerced.com/1696/Scout-Island Oregon Police Probe Links Between Ashland Killing, Online Videogames https://www.thedailybeast.com/oregon-police-probe-links-between-ashland-killing-online-videogames News Release https://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=14488 David Grubbs Homicide https://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=14482 A murderous change https://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2005/04/04/a-murderous-change/   Listen to the daily podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts! ------------------------------------------------ Logo Art By Ash Black Opening Song: "Atlantis Attacks" Closing Song: "Bella Royale" Music By Simple Rabbitron 3000 created by Eerbud Thanks to Chris K, Founder Of The Golden Rabbit Brigade Dead Rabbit Archivist Some Weirdo On Twitter AKA Jack YouTube Champ Stewart Meatball The Haunted Mic Arm provided by Chyme Chili Thanks to Fabio N! Pintrest https://www.pinterest.com/basque5150/jason-carpenter-hood-river/ http://www.DeadRabbit.com Email: DeadRabbitRadio@gmail.com Twitter: @DeadRabbitRadio Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadRabbitRadio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadrabbitradio   Jason Carpenter PO Box 1363 Hood River, OR 97031   Paranormal, Conspiracy, and True Crime news as it happens! Jason Carpenter breaks the stories they'll be talking about tomorrow, assuming the world doesn't end today. All Contents Of This Podcast Copyright Jason Carpenter 2018 - 2022

This episode features an interview with Dr. Garcia- Ojeda from the University of California Merced. One of the results of the pandemic was that educators had to adapt to remote teaching. How do they remotely teach students those hands-on skills that are so important in Microbiology? Dr. Garcia Ojeda talks about what he did with his Microbiology laboratory. What was the outcome? How did the students perform? Tune in to find out. Link to article: https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00328-21If you have any questions please email Dr. Garcia Ojeda at: mgarcia-ojeda@ucmerced.edu

Michael J. Spivey is a professor of cognitive science at the University of California Merced. He earned his BA in Psychology at the University of California Santa Cruz and his PhD in Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Rochester. After 12 years as a psychology professor at Cornell University, Michael moved to UC Merced to help build a department of cognitive and information sciences. He has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters on the embodiment of cognition and interactions between language, vision, memory, syntax, semantics, and motor movement. His most recent book, published in 2020, is "Who You Are: The Science of Connectedness." (MIT Press) In this conversation, KMO and Michael discuss: 03:20 – The book's title and table of contents; externalism and egregore 07:30 – The role of the prefrontal cortex in our conception of self 11:30 – Non-scientific view of interactions between brain parts 12:50 – Mental representations of the world and the tricks they can play on us 15:35 – Letting go of oneself 17:25 – The value of familiar environments 18:45 – The futility of widely used time-management tricks 19:40 – Extending our mind past our skin 25:20 – The skipped question of emergent group intentions and desires 26:15 – Connecting to other bodies and life forms; emergence, again 28:25 – Murmurations and being in charge of a flock 28:45 – Boundaries between objects 35:20 – Perceiving objects as extensions of ourselves 37:02 – Virtual reality and tracking the direction of gaze 43:15 – AI and dogs 44:55 – Computer-generated imagery; deep fakes and their antidotes 49:35 – Extending your sense of self to the planetary scale 53:55 – Apocalyptic predictions, prepping, and the future of civilization 55:47 – Going beyond our planet and contacting life elsewhere 58:20 – Anti-natalism, suffering, and feeling one with the universe 1:02:28 – Michael's closing points; practical advice in the book Michael (The Guest): Michael's page at ucmerced.edu Who You Are at MIT Press KMO (The Host): Twitter: @Kayemmo en.padverb.com/kmo Padverb: The Padverb Telegram Channel: t.me/padverbpodcast

The episode features members of the leadership team of the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Project at the University of California Merced. Conversation illuminates the real-time experiences, successes, failures, lessons learned, and yet-to-learn of faculty leaders actively engaged in the ongoing work of institutional capacity building for institutional transformation for inclusion in undergraduate science. Featuring Laura Beaster Jones, University of California Merced Marcos Garcia Ojeda, University of California Merced Jennifer Manilay, University of California Merced Tykeia N. Robinson, American Association of Colleges and Universities Click Here for more Information on the HHMI Inclusive Excellence Initiative Click Here to learn more about the Inclusive Excellence Commission of AACU

This week we discuss a leaked document showing that Facebook is unable to comply with emerging laws on privacy. And, I recently spoke with Professor Camila Alvarez of the University of California-Merced about her recent paper titled “Analyzing the Military's Role in Producing Air Toxics Disparities in the United States: A Critical Environmental Justice Approach.” The paper is to be published in Social Problems, and is co-authored by Daniel A. Shtob and Nicholas G. Theis. Segment 1 -- Camila Alvarez on “Analyzing the Military's Role in Producing Air Toxics Disparities in the United States: A Critical Environmental Justice Approach.” Segment 2 – Facebook Can't Handle the Truth: Leaked document reveals Facebook doesn't know what it does with your data or where it goes

We continue our series on the COVIDLATINO.org project. Our guests today are:  Nelly Josefina OrozcoNelly currently manages and coordinates two research labs at the University of California Merced including the Nicotine and Cannabis Policy Center (NCPC). Nelly joined the CovidLatino.org project with Dr. Gilberto Lopez where she helps coordinate student interns and supports the development of culturally-tailored COVID-19 information for the community. She plans to pursue a doctoral degree in Health Psychology or Public Health in order to understand health behavior change and intervention implementation for underserved communities. Darrin Armijo-WardleDarrin is a visual artist living and working in Phoenix. His work for the COVIDLATINO.org project includes vaccine oriented paintings that encourage Covid-19 vaccinations using Latino icons like Vicente Fernandez.Darrin has painted everything from seventy-five foot tall murals of Phoenix's untold past; to large paintings and sculptures for Scottsdale Dia de los Muertos festival at The Mission in Scottsdale, Arizona; to small intimate oil paintings in local galleries.HealthCare UnTold is proud of the work by Nelly and Darrin; they represent the heroic responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic from and for the Latino/x communities.COVIDLATINO.org HealthCare UnToldgentecarecdc.gov  

On Episode 73, Nick chats with Dan Hicks, philosopher at University of California Merced about Dan's science and values research on the aims of science, working in science policy at the AAAS and NSF, and learning to incorporate methods from statistics and data science with a conceptual philosophy of science framework to understand how science operates.

In cryptids in the news and other oddities, Kevin dishes out some recent news about some astrophysical phenomena that appears for about 1 minute on space telescopes and then it disappears for 18 minutes. Maybe it is a new type of Pulsar or maybe it is something else entirely. Bill covers an encounter with a Bigfoot along the Merced River in California. And some great listener mail from many of you so please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

When Chiura Obata painted “Moonlight Over Topaz, Utah,” he was a prisoner at the camp: one of 120,000 Japanese Americans to be incarcerated during World War II. The painting shows a dreamy moonlit desert, with just a few dark lines to hint at the barbed wire fences and guard towers that held him and his family captive. As a painter, Obata turned again and again to nature as his greatest teacher, and his greatest subject. Today, his work can be found in art collections and museums around the world, including the Smithsonian's American Art Museum. This time on Sidedoor, we learn from Chiura Obata about the power of art in tumultuous times. Speakers: Rihoko Ueno: Processing archivist at the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art Noriko Sanefuji: Museum specialist in the Division of Cultural and Community Life at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History @apacurator @amhistorymuseum ShiPu Wang: Coats Endowed Chair in the Arts and Professor of Art History at The University of California Merced. Curator of the traveling exhibition, “Chiura Obata: An American Modern.” @curatingobata Kimi Hill: Chiura Obata's granddaughter and author of the book, “Topaz Moon.”

Dr. Ashlie Martini is a professor of mechanical engineering at University of California Merced and today, we invited her into our forum to learn about opportunities for students in fluid power-related industries and hear about the role education plays in developing the future fluid power workforce. Learn more about Tribology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggc44W-39iE Contact Ashlie: amartini@ucmerced.edu Connect with the host Eric Lanke at elanke@nfpa.com or on Twitter @ericlanke

On this Summer Friday, we've put together many of our recent conversations about climate change and where individual actions can be effective: Earth Day science panel: Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, professor and chair in Earth Sciences, Life & Environmental Sciences Department at the University of California-Merced, and Sir David King, founder and chair of the Centre for Climate Repair, talk about the climate emergency we're living in, and where we go from here. Steven Mufson, business of climate change reporter at The Washington Post, talks about the role of electric vehicles in meeting the U.S. climate goals, President Biden's proposed boost to the industry in his infrastructure plan, and the practicalities of shifting from gas-powered vehicles to electric ones. Plus, Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish and his newest, The Climate Diet: 50 Simple Ways to Trim Your Carbon Footprint (Penguin Books, 2021), shares his experience with an electric vehicle in Manhattan. Seth Blumsack, professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs and director of the Center for Energy Law and Policy at Penn State University, talks about the status of rooftop solar panels and the power grid. Marielle Anzelone, botanist and founder of NYC Wildflower Week, talks about biodiversity and why it matters to the health and future of the planet, even in urban areas. As parents and kids emerge from the pandemic, the climate crisis has come into focus for many, causing anxiety especially among kids. Mary DeMocker, author of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution: 100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids, and Still Get a Good Night's Sleep (New World Library, 2018), talks about how to help kids deal with their climate anxiety and empower them along the way. Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics, visiting professor at Bennington College, and former EPA Region 2 administrator, talks about which plastics are actually recyclable, and answers callers' questions on the topic. These interviews were edited slightly for time, the original versions are available here: The Climate Emergency (Earth Day, April 22, 2021) Covering Climate Now: Electric Vehicles (April 19, 2021) Covering Climate Now: Rooftop Solar (April 20, 2021) Remote Learning: Urban Biodiversity (May 24, 2021) Talking to Kids About Climate Anxiety (May 19, 2021) All About Plastics and Recycling (April 23, 2021)

In this week's episode of Me, You and Jeju, Darryl Coote and Alexis Joy discuss the origins -- and the implications -- of Jeju being designated an island of world peace with a surprise appearance by Tommy Tran, a lecturer at the University of California Merced. Teacher Lim Hyun Jeong schools them on apologizing in Jeju dialect. And in continuing the podcast's effort to promote local musicians, the episode ends with "Very Distant Starlight," a single from Jeju-based musician Kamen Ross' Jeju-inspired piano instrumental album "I Dreamt We Fell in Love," which will be available Sept. 9 everywhere where digital music is found. To follow him on YouTube, click at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwM6JsKCBdAF6Kv8TJx75g/videos

Professor Sarah Kurtz, former senior research fellow at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) and now a professor at the University of California Merced, sits down with guest host Rebecca Saive and Sebastian Husein to chat about all-things energy related. Listen to her take on what the "coolest" photovoltaic tech is, how she feels about her electric car, and how we need to challenge our conventional ways of thinking in multiple areas, including world population growth and even the relationship between renewable advocates and fossil fuel companies. Extra watching: A New Era for Solar by Sarah KurtzExtra reading: Main Figure comparing maintenance costs of "light duty vehicles" (LDV): Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEV)Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HV, electric motor assists combustion engine)Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV, can be driven fully by the electric motor for a limited range,

Cody Moser is an anthropologist and PhD candidate studying cultural evolution in the department of cognitive and information sciences at University of California Merced. We talk about science and scientism, famed molecular biologist Rupert Sheldrake, his theory of Morphic Resonance, and what he calls the 10 tenets that make up the ideology of scientific materialism, asking whether evolution has a telos, how to reboot scientific exploration through patronage, tolerating cranks and free inquiry, and barriers to growth & innovation, not only in science, but in institutions more broadly. Agora Politics is a podcast dedicated to making sense out of our outdated theories of politics. Subscribe on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/agora_politics Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDjdhAe9Z7EatYg3OGLKug Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agora-politics/id1496531814 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/agora_politics Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xfgHAlhswC6PWlTZC5S58?si=fY-OxZqASPWtxFnAqyLCbg Wherever you find your podcasts.

On Earth Day: Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, professor and chair in Earth Sciences, Life & Environmental Sciences Department at the University of California-Merced, and Sir David King, founder and chair of the Centre for Climate Repair, talk about the climate emergency we're living in, and where we go from here.

This Earth Day, we wanted to bring together a group of science communicators to unpack the current moment in the 'climate emergency.' On Today's Show:Laura Helmuth, editor-in-chief of Scientific American, Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, professor and chair in Earth Sciences, Life & Environmental Sciences Department at the University of California-Merced, and Sir David King, founder and chair of the Centre for Climate Repair, talk about the climate emergency we're living in, and where we go from here.

In today's episode, we interview Professor Tanya Golash-Boza. Professor of Sociology at the University of California - Merced. As a writer, speaker, and teacher, she tells stories of people and of systems to help colleagues, students, readers, and listeners understand how racism and capitalism structure our lives and what we need to do to change this country and the world.We talk about her career path, fieldwork abroad with a family in tow, her current research, and how blogging has influenced her (public) identity as a professor. Dr. Golash-Boza shares her best tips for setting boundaries, putting writing first, and about the writing retreats she leads where she teaches others the methods to find focus in their writing. We also get her best advice on bringing more racial and social justice to academia, and discuss our experiences as female professors and the sexism in academia. We also learn her best tip for PhD students, and how COVID-19 has influenced her work.References mentioned in this episode:Blog: Get a Life, PhD.HomepageUniversity websiteBook: Deported Writing your journal article in 12 weeks: a guide to academic publishing success - Wendy Laura BelcherTedx Talk link Link to post on weekly template 

This week our host, Jillian Foster, is joined by Dr. Whitney Pirtle, Black feminist and Professor of Sociology at the University of California Merced, where she’s also the MacArthur Foundation chair. Dr. Pirtle’s work centers on racial capitalism, which examines how structures and systems of oppression have influenced the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. Dr. Pirtle helpfully shares the ways she wrestles with her own activist tensions, how she contributes within her “own lane”, and what it really means to fight for the collective. Rooted in the need for structural change, Dr. Pirtle’s work will inspire you to pave the equitable path forward.Connect with Whitney:Read her article, Racial Capitalism: A Fundamental Cause of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Inequities in the United StatesFollow Dr. Pirtle on InstagramFollow Dr. Pirtle on TwitterJoin our movement for radically authentic, intentional, interconnected feminism inside Continuum Collective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes just the right combination of things can lead to the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. Combining canals and solar panels brings big benefits when it comes to water conservation and clean energy production. Brandi McKuin of the University of California Merced, and UC Santa Cruz is lead author of a new feasibility study.

Is there anything more boring than land-use regulation? Not quite. As our guest today argues, these seemingly banal policies could be causing modern-day segregation. In a new paper, Jessica Trounstine, chair of the political science department a the University of California Merced, makes a strong case for why land-use policies aren’t as race-neutral as they seem, and why we need to pay more attention to them.

Common to many cultures across the world, swimming appears on the surface to be a benign leisure activity. But in fact it has much to tell us about such things as the development of societies, our bodies and minds, and our relationship to our ancestors and the natural world. For the Ancient Greeks and Romans, swimming was essential for instilling discipline, as a necessary skill for warriors, and to promote wellbeing. In West Africa where water had spiritual significance, communities there placed great importance on learning to swim from an early age. Their aquatic skills surprised the early colonialists, who then targeted divers to help them plunder shipwrecks when they were trafficked to the New World. Today however African American children are almost six times more likely to drown than their white counterparts as a consequence of historic racial segregation, according to research by the US Centers for Disease Control. Rajan Datar is joined Professor Kevin Dawson from the University of California Merced, author of Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Cultures in the African Diaspora; Mikael Rosén, swimmer, coach and author of Open Water: The History and Technique of Swimming; journalist Howard Means, author of Splash!: Ten Thousand Years of Swimming and writer Bonnie Tsui whose book Why we Swim was published in 2020. Produced by Fiona Clampin for the BBC World Service. [Photo: Young boys swim together at an inter-racial camp circa 1948 in New York, New York. Credit: Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images]

In the inaugural episode of Me, You and Jeju, hosts Darryl Coote and Alexis Joy discuss COVID-19 and Jeju, hiking the island's oreum (parasitic volcanic cones) and the theft of more than $13 million from a Landing International Casino. The pair also discuss the past, present and future of the Jeju Free International City Development Center with Tommy Tran, a lecturer at the University of California Merced, who also reveals the first official reference to Jeju as the Hawaii of Korea.     

When wildfires burn in our national parks, we naturally worry about the forest. But what about the photographs, maps and documents that tell the stories of our parks? How do we keep those important archives safe? FM89’s Alice Daniel spoke with Emily Lin, librarian and head of digital curation at the University of California Merced about moving records from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to the university during last September's intense wildfires.

Sam Davis is Conservation Scientist for the Dogwood Alliance in North Carolina. A life-long treehugger, Sam earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Science in 2015 at Wright State University and completed a postdoc at University of California Merced before leaving academia for greener forests. He is thrilled to be translating science into action with Dogwood Alliance. I thins interview, Sam talks about his work with Dogwood Alliance in its efforts to save the forests of the Southeast from the logging companies that turn lumber into pulp for shipment to Europe. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25149153)

In this AskPsychSessions feature, Marianne speaks with Lace Padilla from the University of California Merced. They chat about what research on uncertainty can tell us about how to have more effective courses, especially in times of increased stress. In addition, they cover the way communicating uncertainty in visual displays can improve understanding.

Higher education requires students to sign COVID-19 waivers, behavior codes, and pledges, and then expels them when they break the rules. Behavioral specialist Jennifer Howell of the University of California - Merced explains why the push to blame students ignores context and best practices.

Cody Moser is an evolutionary anthropologist and Cognitive and Information Sciences grad student at University of California Merced. We cover: How much has the world has changed since Coronavirus? Peter Turchin’s 2020 prediction, Intra-Elite competition, Cliodynamics, Ideological herd immunity, Are we in a civil war?, Reorganizing society after the Great Reset, Return to Localism, Microcredentialing and the future of online education, The end of universities as the gatekeepers of knowledge, Will this be the end of cities?, Elite overproduction, Declining birthrates in the West, Anthropology as a Science, The Intellectual Dark Web, and more...

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Max is joined by Whitney Pirtle, PhD, assistant professor of sociology at the University of California Merced. They discuss her recent writing on racial capitalism in the context of COVID-19, the corporate response to Anti Black racism, and her thoughts on the future of pre-health education.

Sarah Hopkins-Chery enters her fifth season as the head coach for the University of California, Merced women's basketball team. She begins the 2019-20 campaign with an all-time coaching record of 79-45, 38-12 in California Pacific Conference play. Hopkins-Chery’s 79 wins are good for second among any other active head coach in the conference. A native of Essex, England, Hopkins-Chery brings both playing and coaching experience to UC Merced. In England, Hopkins-Chery attended Greensward College and attributes much of her stardom in the game of basketball to the Swifts Basketball Club along with Greensward. While with Swifts and Greensward, both teams were yearly national championship contenders, while she was a player and a coach. She first earned international playing experience with the Under 16 and Under 20 England teams and eventually England’s senior women’s nation team in 2002. Hopkins-Chery attended and played basketball at Jefferson College where she was an NJCAA Academic All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2005, All-Region Academic Team member in 2005 and a two-time MCCAC Academic All-Conference honoree. Additionally, the Vikings were conference champions in 2004 and 2005 while she was a part of the program. After two years at Jefferson she transferred to Park University where she became a standout on the women’s basketball team. As a player at Park she helped lead a Pirates squad to the programs first-ever appearance in the NAIA National Tournament in 2005-06 after winning a conference title in the Association of Independent Institutions (AII). Hopkins-Chery was also honored as an AII-Academic All-Conference member and an NAIA All-American Scholar-Athlete in 2006 (the first of three times she received this honor). shopkins-chery@ucmerced.edu @CoachSarah_SHC4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

To continue our “Black Lives Matter” series, we invite Dr. Yang Lor from the University of California-Merced to contextualize the history of systemic oppression in our country and unpack the anti-black sentiments within our Hmong community. In this episode, we discuss how we can move our community members to a place of solidarity with the Black community. This conversation highlights how our community often has a mainstream view of Black Lives Matter and the misconception that the movement is only about Black lives mattering. It is essential to think critically and understand that the Black Lives Matter movement is about securing the justice and accountability needed to end senseless, state-sanctioned violence against black and brown bodies. White supremacy must be eradicated across the globe because until Black lives matter, all lives cannot.

Episode summary introduction: Making sense of the College News of the week curated by Alma Matters. Coronavirus continues to drive the news. Shveta Bagade, College Counselor gives us her take on the news. Topics discussed in this episode: California State Universities decide to go Online this Fall [1:40] AP Online Test Bugs [7:11] Big Drop in Graduate Students [10:13] Our Guest: Shveta Bagade, College Counselor based in Silicon Valley California. Resources referred to in this episode: Curated News at Alma Matters [0:06] EdSource [1:40] California State University [1:40] University of California Berkeley [1:40] University of California Merced [1:40] USA Today [7:11] College Board [7:11] NBC News [10:13] Episode Transcript: Please visit almamatters.io/podcasts. Calls-to-action: Please Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations:, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, Breaker, Anchor. Send us your comments or feedback on this episode by sending an Email to podcasts@almamatters.io with the Subject: “Feedback”.

Dr. Asmeret Berhe is a soil biogeochemist and the Falasco Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences at the University of California at Merced. Join me in learning about the brave ways Dr. Berhe has shown up for science by making hard decisions and refusing to be pushed out. Learn more about Dr. Berhe's research, watch her TED talk on soil mitigation, and watch her Story Collider on growing up and loving science in a war torn region. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Kate Clancy: Okay, so welcome to yet another round of ‘Ask a Courageous Scientist.” I am going to be asking the same three questions I’ve been asking of everybody and I have been really enjoying the variety of answers that I have been getting from some really astounding scientists. Today I am joined by Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe She is a Soil Biogeochemist at the University of California Merced and a full professor over there. (She) Does some amazing work on climate change and I am going to be asking her our three questions today. So, thanks for joining me. Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe: Well, thank you for having me Kate. Clancy: So on to our very first question: What brought you to science? Berhe: So I was, you know, that nerdy kid who liked to read and loved to learn about everything. Through books and talking to folks and listening to radio as a child. I grew up in a household where reading was encouraged a lot. And listening to the radio so that you know about the world, BBC World, when I grew up for example, that was what we listened to in particular with my dad. And I think that just got me into trying to learn more and more things and I grew up, kind of, liking to learn new things not just liking to read, not just my own textbooks but the textbooks of my older siblings. And from time to time I would try to explain it to them, (Laughs) what is in their textbooks, as well as that could go as you can imagine for my younger siblings. They were mad. And that just made things, learning, exciting and interesting to me. So I grew up with the idea that I loved learning, I loved to learn about the natural environment around me and, kind of, that was basically, if you were, my gateway towards learning. And times afterwards I realized, in particular in high school, that I really liked science, in particular chemistry and I was good at it and physics and biology. I had amazing teachers that encouraged, that… you know kind of desire to learn too as well as my parents. And the combination of really getting excited by figuring out new things and learning, you know, new things about the world, that I did not realize were there before. And the fact that I could read and even get more out of that experience, the encouragement from both my parents and the teachers that I had kind of set me on a course to study science. I sought out to study chemistry as a pre-med on the undergraduate level until I studied soil science which was the new thing that I found when I came to college. I really didn’t know too much about soil before then. All of those meant that I got hooked. I realized that not only is this stuff interesting, but it’s also exciting and I found things that I could learn… new things, over and over again. And that just made the learning process exciting for me and science became something that I just fell in love with. And I’ve been learning science since then for a long period of time. For context, where I learned science early on was in Eretria where I was born and raised in East Africa. And it was not easy to necessarily keep focusing on science at the time that I grew up because there was an act of war going on. And so my education had to go on at a time where there was an active armed conflict happening right outside the capital city where I grew up. People’s lives and family’s lives were being interrupted left and right because of war and the combination of family members disappearing because they were getting arrested or God knows what or going out of the town to join the independent struggle. Some leaving the country, exiled to save themselves from what was going on. So there was a lot of disruption happening in the lives of people around us at the time. And so, I think in some ways the idea that my parents kind of brought us into this, that whatever we do in life, we need to be thinking about school and life because that’s about the only wealth, especially in this kind of climate, that the only guaranteed life, path in life is education to take you somewhere. Because you can’t trust anything like wealth or connections. Even peace, as we worked on kind of getting a demonstration in real life at the time that I grew up and they tried to reinforce on us just focus on your school. Whatever you do, try and not lose focus on that school because that’s the only way that… guaranteed way that your life can be set on a good trajectory and a good course for the rest of your life. I think I took that to heart and, in some ways it was also an escape. Learning about school and science was an escape from the reality that was happening right around us. In many ways, science served as a distraction but also a motivating factor of, ‘This has to change’ and something has to be different in our lives and hopefully we can focus on education for a change. And that worked out so that was, kind of my path to science. Loved it because of early influences. If I had to sum it up I would say books, teachers, and parents especially and in spite of everything else that was going on around us those three held, and the interested persisted. Clancy: That’s amazing. That might be the most beautiful answer I’ve gotten so far. So thank you so much for sharing that. Can you tell me one way that you’ve shown courage in science? Berhe: I’ll tell you about courage that I feel like I’ve shown in science, I’ll switch gears and I will not be talking about my early education right now, but rather what happened when I grew up, completed my bachelors in Eretria and moved to the U.S., received a Masters at Michigan State and then moved to the West to pursue a PhD in Biogeochemistry at Berkeley, U.C. Berkeley. And I’ll tell you about that time because one thing I never, kind of, I was naïve and kind of didn’t appreciate as much was how different I would be from everybody else that was in such a big school and the most progressive and most liberal part of the country. Even there so I ended up being as far as I could tell, to this day I could never get my hands on data to confirm or deny this but, as far as I could tell, the only black student that was at that school at the department, so our large interdisciplinary department and graduate students… the only black person for a while. That kind of can give you an impression, it was a very interesting time where most of the people interacted fine with you obviously they minded their own business and everybody’s busy in grad school anyway. But there was at least one person that constantly made it his mission to undermine me and say all sorts of negative things. I wanted to work with this person so I tried to basically bury everything that was happening saying, ‘I don’t need to be friends with this person but they’re a really good scientist. I want to be able to work with them so I am just going to bite my tongue, do whatever they want me to do.’ It went on like that for two years. All sorts of messed up statements and actions that was taken on part of that person. Until I realized, I think it took a long time but it became clear to me that this person did not want me in that environment. And everything that they did to undermine my presence there, to undermine the fact that I was even admitted to the program, over the years cumulated into a final effort to basically, in front of audience, in front of other professors say extremely terrible things to suggest that I don’t belong there. It made it very clear that I do not belong there because I got my bachelors in Africa. Who did I think I was to just come to Berkeley and be able to get a PhD from this department. It’s just not how it should work the people should just not come from my part of the world and be part of this system that they created. That one was almost one of the kind of toughest times in my life especially since it happened at a critical moment in my PhD. And I felt myself just giving up. Just ready to give up and the very least leave that department and find another institution that I could complete my PhD because it became very clear that it was not worth it. This whole psychological toll that this interaction with this individual was taking on me was not worth it. So it required everything that I had and the amazing support of other mentors that I got at that time, new ones and family members and friends to get me to hold on… to just wait, give myself time to not rush into just withdrawing and leaving at that time. And I feel like that was probably what required the most courage because it was, you know, this had already happened two years of continuous and multiple versions of abuse and harassment at the hands of this individual and there were multiple things that were said and done privately and even in the presence of other individuals. I think the combination of all of those things, at the time, made it near impossible for me to stay. I couldn’t quite see what was the point of trying to do a PhD if it was going to cost me my sanity and if I had to continuously be fighting this person and this attitude that I didn’t belong. And there’s nothing that I can do t change where I came from. The only thing I figured I could do was show this individual that I was willing to work hard, I’m willing to do the work that I need to do to earn the degree and advance as I should. But, as you could imagine, this was incredibly hard. I basically decided at some point that he was not worth it. Let’s just move on, find another place to go to. And I think it took a lot of courage for me to be able to recognize that I had reached my limit obviously at this point. But thankfully I had just, you know, had found a new mentor that I was talking to that was willing to just be, say, ‘I recognize this is terrible. No one should be in this position, but let’s not let it ruin the path that you’re in. Let’s figure out a way out of this.’ And my partner, at that time, my boyfriend, who is my husband now who was with me when I went through a lot of it basically said the same thing. It took a couple of friends who saw the toll that it was taking but also how these incremental statements kind of, and actions had reached a critical point as far as how much I could take with concern. And basically, all of them making a plea to me to just hold on, just let it, process it, this is terrible but don’t make any rushed statements. Don’t leave the campus just yet. And I feel like that obviously made a difference, the fact that I stayed ended up being a really good thing because the new mentor that I found ended up being incredibly supportive. He is, to this day, as well as the other two mentors that I got. I ended up having a three-person advising team. That worked beautifully in my favor. That still continues to work beautifully but I think if I, that staying, the deciding to actually give those things a chance though, to me, it felt like it took everything that I had to stay in that environment where, granted a minority, but a member of that community, has made it  clear that I don’t belong. And said so in so many words in front of their colleagues. It was incredibly hard to process that emotion. And the fact that it was also sad to realize, even over the years after that, that I couldn’t do anything right in the eyes of this individual. But there were still, and it’s not like this individual started with me. There was record of all sorts of interesting actions and statements but, whatever I do felt like I can’t prove to people that I’m worthy of being in that environment. But a simple statement from this individual carried a huge weight to get me to be perceived as somebody who is unworthy, who is there with all sorts of shading. You know mechanisms, I don’t even know what those are at that point, but in their eyes, and in his eyes, I didn’t belong there because of my background. Somehow, I slipped in, and that was wrong. The fact that I slipped in through the admission process and whatever I did, didn’t seem to make a difference. In fact every, agreement that I had afterwards ended up being a trigger for yet another action for either that individual or people directly connected to him, in particular a couple of people. Even though there was this whole environment that I had, a community of friends, new advisors, you know, a couple of people, in particular one, made it their mission to make my life so difficult in science. And to this day it makes me upset when I think about these things because it required everything I had to hold on. To be able to stay and not leave that program. So if I were to think about, ‘When did I show courage?’ it’s to listen to the positive voices in my life, and regardless of what was happening to just hold on. And that act of holding on and not, kind of, making a rushed decision… well I guess it’s not necessarily fair to call it a rushed decision because it happened over a couple of years (Laughs). But still to make that decision and just get out of there… was probably the most courageous one I could think of. Clancy: Absolutely, no I couldn’t agree more. I mean that fact that you showed up every day while dealing with all of that abuse… and the fact that you did. So many people think that the wisest thing is to stick it out in the abusive situation and it does so much courage and fortitude and it’s so difficult. It’s a difficult path to change mentors… and you did it. That’s amazing. So I’m so glad you’re here. I’m so glad that you did it and I’m so glad you’re here. Berhe: Yeah changing was the best decision but it’s funny because it’s happened because I tried to report the individual that was just going… I had enough of the harassment and I tried to take formal steps to report the harasser, but his department colleague who was in charge of graduate students, who was appointed to look after the welfare of graduate students, just… she didn’t want to hear me. She didn’t want to hear this at all and so she kept dismissing me saying, ‘You’re not really saying anything. You’re not really reporting anything,’ even as I’m telling her, exactly the way I’m telling you. One thing I will give her credit for though is when I told her, ‘I really don’t know what to do,’ she named the individual who actually ended up being my advisor and said, ‘Have you talked to him? He tends to be a fairly reasonable person.’ And that folks can work with him, folks from very different scientific areas and backgrounds seemed to work with him totally fine. He was a little outside my field so he wasn’t necessarily someone that I thought about. But after my conversation with her, even though I was crushed by the fact that she didn’t want to hear me… she didn’t even want me to report this. It was kind of, you know, weird but at least the lead to the positive idea of reaching out to this other professor who ended up being… just exactly what you want. The advisor to be. And that was probably the best decision I made. Another great decision because if didn’t reach out to him and he didn’t agree to advise me going forward from that path then definitely, there would not have been a path for me to stay there. Clancy: So then that leads me to my final question which is: What do you want others to know about how to be a courageous scientist? Berhe: I think a few things that I think that everybody should no is: One, accept the fact that it sucks to go through something like this. It sucks to have somebody question you and your background and your integrity and denigrate you day in and day out. And everything that you do to be questioned and everything that you are and you integrity and everything to be put into question and your hard work, devalued… it sucks. And I think it’s important to recognize that as a human being. It sucks to go through something like this. But if I were to advise anybody to think through situations like this, what I would say is: one, make sure you surround yourself with supportive people. There is no substitute for that. There are plenty of people doing amazingly good science and there are plenty turns that science can take. And so it’s fine even if you don’t stick to exactly the scientific path you started out with because I think your welfare is way more important. I would choose a healthy climate, a low pace climate, and a healthy advising arrangement over anything. It’s not worth it. It’s not worth to lose your sanity and… you know kind of your health to suffer in so many ways trying to stay in environments like this. None of their credentials and accolades as ‘big deal’ scientists matter, at the end of the day, to you if they drive you insane. That’s, kind of, what I put myself through initially because I was naïve right?  I told myself that, ‘I don’t need him to be my friend.’ I just need to work with this incredible scientist who had accomplished so much and so I took the abuse and it escalated over time but I took it in all sorts of different ways because this person started doubting my… me in like the first five minutes. Doubting me in like the first five minutes of our interaction. Five minutes after we met he questioned my record and told me to take introduction to soil science if I wanted to stay in that program. And I say, ‘I got a bachelors in soil science… I actually was near the top of my class when I got a bachelors in soil science. Why would I need to take introduction?’ And he’s like ‘But this is Berkeley, its taught differently in Africa. And I’m like, ‘How do you know what I learned in Africa?’ Like what do you know about introduction… imagine having so much arrogance thinking an introduction to soil science course at Berkeley is not equivalent to even a bachelors degree at any other part of the world. I feel like that should have been a good clue right? But I just tried to ignore that. I tried to ignore so many things over the years so listen to that nagging voice in your head if there is, if there seems to be something wrong, do not ignore it, do not try to bury it. Surround yourself with the right community and it is okay to fall apart. Hopefully you have surrounded yourself with people that can pick you up at the time that you need support but it should be okay because I think maybe because I was pretty open about how broken up I was about this whole process and how sad I was about what was going on, I ended up finding incredible, not just mentors that provided the support that I needed but also friends. And a partner that saw exactly how much this affected me and where they are to provide the support that I needed at that time, in particular, the community that I needed at that time to have a positive community of people that did not have, that did come with those biases and baggage of opinions that clearly just one individual did and recognize that just one person is all it takes to do a lot of damage. You don’t need a large number of harassers or racists or misogynists to create a problem for underrepresented folks, all it takes is one. And hopefully our institutions recognize that and because we are able to do something about that one individual then hopefully not so many people have to keep suffering under one individual. Clancy: I couldn’t agree more. You know a lot of my research on harassment, one of the things that appalls me is when people push me on my methods or try to say that the percentages of some population I have been looking at are not that high, then I’ll say but… forty percent harassment, twenty percent, eighty percent harassment… these are all bad numbers because they’re greater than zero. Like… they don’t…. Berhe: (Laughs) Exactly. Clancy: What’s the minimal acceptable quantity? I don’t think that… I don’t think a non-zero number is acceptable because of the way, like you said one person can just do so much damage. Thank you for saying that and for prioritizing a healthy climate and telling our listeners how important it is to listen to yourself too. And I’m glad that you listened to your voice cause I’m glad you’re here. Berhe: Thank you. Appreciate that. Clancy: Thank you so so so much. I really appreciate this. Berhe: You’re welcome. I hope it’s useful, appreciate it. Thank you for doing this. Clancy: Absolutely. Clancy (Outro): Thanks for joining me for the courageous scientist podcast. Like I said, this is a short-term passion project to keep me sane during the pandemic so, I don’t want your money. Please do tell budding scientists and educators of all ages about the podcast because I think they’ll like it. And if you have the means send a few bucks the way of your local foodbank, thanks for listening.

CBW Collective member Dr. Whitney Pirtle speaks with Dr. Monica McLemore about her career trajectory, moving from her long-time position as a clinical public health nurse to becoming a prominent researcher on Black maternal health and reproductive justice. They discuss the importance of centering and listening to Black women in reaching health equity, and why this matters especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic crises. Dr Monica McLemore, a tenured associate professor in the Family Health Care Nursing Department at the University of California, San Francisco, an affiliated scientist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, and a member of the Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health. Dr. McLemore retired from clinical practice as a public health and staff nurse after a 28-year clinical nursing career. Her research is grounded in reproductive justice across the reproductive spectrum including abortion, birth, cancer risk, contraception, family planning, and healthy sexuality, pleasure, and consent. She has over 50 peer reviewed articles, OpEds and commentaries and her research has been cited in places including the Huffington Post, Lavender Health, a National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine report. AND three amicus briefs to the Supreme Court of the United States. She is an elected member of the governing council and chair-elect for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) section of the American Public Health Association. She is recipient of numerous awards and was recently inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in October, 2019. Whitney Pirtle PhD is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and affiliated faculty in Critical Race and Ethnic Studies and Public Health at the University of California Merced. Her areas of expertise are in race and nation, racial/ethnic health disparities and equity, Black feminist sociology, and mixed methodologies. Pirtle oversees the Sociology of Health and Equity (SHE) Lab at UC Merced and is a Cite Black Women Collective member.

How Local Governments Reinforce Segregation in Favor of White Homeowners (0:39)Guest: Jessica Trounstine, PhD, Professor of Political Science, University of California–Merced, Author of “Segregation by Design”Is the neighbor who lives next door the same race as you? How about the people living on the next block? Or a mile away, in your same town? Chances are pretty good that you live in a community where most everyone is your same race. Despite decades of anti-discrimination laws and policies, America remains deeply segregated. Is it that deep down, we're all impossibly racist? No, political scientist Jessica Trounstine says our city and county governments have played an important role in shaping these patterns. (Originally aired October 15, 2019).  Are More Choices Better... Or Worse? (20:39)Guest: Thomas Saltsman, Senior Lab Director, Social Psychophysiology Laboratory, University at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkYou're studying the menu at a new restaurant you've heard great things about. The menu is long. But everything looks really good. So your mouth is watering and you keep telling the server to give you a few more minutes to decide. And now you're starting to feel a little anxious because the rest of your group is ready to order but you can't decide. So you just pick something. And you've got high hopes for what you've ordered. But the moment it arrives, you're regretting your choice. This happens to me every time I go to a new restaurant. And apparently it's common enough psychologists have a name for it: ““choice overload.” It also happens when people are faced with an endless array of options on streaming TV sites or dating apps. (Originally aired October 15, 2019).  Can Perfectionism Be Toxic? (34:49)Guest: Thomas Curran, Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political ScienceA common job interview question is “What's your greatest weakness?” A common, clever answer is perfectionism. It may seem like the perfect response to twist the question in your favor, but psychologist Thomas Curran says that this characteristic is dangerous and not something to be proud of. He's found that it's on the rise in young people, and that could be why cases of depression and anxiety are also going up. (Originally aired October 15, 2019).  Measles Erases the Immune System's Memory (50:41)Guest: Michael Mina,MD, PhD an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public HealthThis has been a record year for measles outbreaks in the US. Public health officials say most of the people who got sick had not been vaccinated. But also, nobody has died from the measles this year –out of more than 1,000cases. So, there's this thread of thought among vaccine-hesitant parents that measles really isn't that serious. What if the trouble for your kid isn't just the measles itself, though? After the rash and fever are gone, the body is more prone to other infections. Why Paid Family Leave Doesn't Increase Gender Equality in the Workplace (1:07:25)Guest: Elena Patel, Professor of Finance at the University of Utah Many mothers in California can get partial pay from the government to take off work when they have a baby. Some lawmakers and activists argue that paid family leave is a way to fix gender inequality in the work place because working mothers are able to spend time with their child and keep their job. However, a new study found that the opposite may be true. Paid Family Leave may actually increase the gender wage gap. Mental Illness Is Not the Only Risk Factor for Suicide (1:21:54)Guest: Tyler Black, MD, FRCPC, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Medical Director CAPE Unit at BC Children's HospitalThere is a growing problem of suicide in the world and access to mental health treatment is an important part of the solution. But psychiatrist Tyler Black says we also need to change how we think about suicide and its causes. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is always available at 1-800-273-8255.

The fifth annual Ten with Ken Holiday Special continues our review of highlights from more than 500 college and university greeting videos released around the world last December. In part 3, “Festive & Fuzzy,” we turn to the cuddlier side of the season, with a look at campus mascots, puppy dogs, and classic movies.   Mascots appear often in holiday videos, as we saw in parts 1 and 2, including the University of Virginia’s Cavalier, Upper Iowa University’s Pete the Peacock, Wheaton College’s Roary the Lion, James Madison University’s Duke Dog, and Cape Breton University’s Caper.  Mascots played Santa as well, such as JW the Mustang in Western University’s video.  At Atlanta’s Emory University, it was not the official mascot, Swoop the Eagle, but the “spirit” of campus, Dooley the Biology Lab Skeleton, who played Santa. The best-in-class “Mascot as Santa” video, though, came from the University of Alabama: Big Al, the elephant, was rushing around campus dispensing gifts, when he needs to figure out how to cheer up a disappointed little girl.   Although cat videos (like my current fave, Owl Kitty) dominate the internet, when it comes to higher ed holiday videos, it’s all canines all the way! They make cameo appearances at tree-lighting ceremonies, music recitals, and even serve as a prop for presidents. An adorable golden retriever puppy warmed up the bonfire at Algoma University. Two malteses cheered up a fireside chat from Quinnipiac University president Judy Olian. At Duke University, president Vincent Price recited a poem to his golden doodle and labradoodle.   Dogs are also increasingly the stars of holiday videos. Teddy and Travis toured the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University. At North Carolina’s Meredith College, president Jo Allen’s dog Bachelor has starred in holiday greetings for years – delivering ornaments and candy canes, making a fitness resolution and hitting the treadmill. Last year, he took us on an aerial tour of campus, flying his WWI prop plane. Bachelor has earned a special lifetime achievement award for his contributions so far.   Landmark College president Peter Eden talked to the animals – by Facetime!  And the campus therapy dogs texted each other.  And speaking of therapy dogs, the theme of well-being has been increasing in holiday videos. The SAIT Student Association released several videos last year emphasizing support services. The Thompson Rivers University student life office produced a tongue-in-cheek video about winter wellness. And of course, plenty of videos focus on homesickness and loneliness.   Lonely mascots often find a happy ending. At the University of California Merced, Rufus the Bobcat felt neglected by busy students until he launched a campus feel-good initiative. At the University of Guelph, Gryph snuggled up to watch holiday videos with president Franco Vaccarino. At Scotland’s University of Stirling, the mascot Squirrel was deeply depressed until he was brought into a warm circle of friends to celebrate the holidays. “Be the Difference” was the best-in-class video of this type last year.   Often, lonely mascots parody classic Christmas movies like “Home Alone,” eating tons of ice cream and getting into trouble. Last year it was Penn State’s Nittany Lion, and the University of Alberta’s GUBA the golden bear.  But we also saw the president of Regis University, Father John Fitzgibbons, recreating holiday classics like “Home Alone,” “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation” and even “Love Actually.” With even higher production standards, the John Chambers School of Business & Economics at West Virginia U produced a wonderful best-in-class collection of movie parodies. It was matched only by another outstanding parody of “Christmas Vacation” from the University of Tennessee – Martin, in which Chancellor Keith Carver performs superbly. Of course, the other popular holiday movie parody was “The Grinch,” from UK’s Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group to Bellarmine University.   This episode contains clips from more than 500 higher ed holiday videos that Ken collected last year. You can find our full collection of 2018 videos on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXZ7unDyH9cDK-lwTwGul7B And we’ve started collecting 2019 higher ed holiday videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXaztYot1vitgTZ5AHfAfJk If you want to add one, please use this special link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXaztYot1vitgTZ5AHfAfJk&jct=Tm_lbyblL2ee4fhdD9En0aFVEu-NVg   After 3 parts and 40 minutes, we may have done what we can for this month.  Ten with Ken will be back in January with more serious topics, from virtual reality in pedagogy, to student mental health and therapy dogs.  To be sure you don’t miss a thing, be sure to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/  

The fifth annual Ten with Ken Holiday Special continues our review of highlights from more than 500 college and university greeting videos released around the world last December. In part 3, “Festive & Fuzzy,” we turn to the cuddlier side of the season, with a look at campus mascots, puppy dogs, and classic movies.   Mascots appear often in holiday videos, as we saw in parts 1 and 2, including the University of Virginia’s Cavalier, Upper Iowa University’s Pete the Peacock, Wheaton College’s Roary the Lion, James Madison University’s Duke Dog, and Cape Breton University’s Caper.  Mascots played Santa as well, such as JW the Mustang in Western University’s video.  At Atlanta’s Emory University, it was not the official mascot, Swoop the Eagle, but the “spirit” of campus, Dooley the Biology Lab Skeleton, who played Santa. The best-in-class “Mascot as Santa” video, though, came from the University of Alabama: Big Al, the elephant, was rushing around campus dispensing gifts, when he needs to figure out how to cheer up a disappointed little girl.   Although cat videos (like my current fave, Owl Kitty) dominate the internet, when it comes to higher ed holiday videos, it’s all canines all the way! They make cameo appearances at tree-lighting ceremonies, music recitals, and even serve as a prop for presidents. An adorable golden retriever puppy warmed up the bonfire at Algoma University. Two malteses cheered up a fireside chat from Quinnipiac University president Judy Olian. At Duke University, president Vincent Price recited a poem to his golden doodle and labradoodle.   Dogs are also increasingly the stars of holiday videos. Teddy and Travis toured the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State University. At North Carolina’s Meredith College, president Jo Allen’s dog Bachelor has starred in holiday greetings for years – delivering ornaments and candy canes, making a fitness resolution and hitting the treadmill. Last year, he took us on an aerial tour of campus, flying his WWI prop plane. Bachelor has earned a special lifetime achievement award for his contributions so far.   Landmark College president Peter Eden talked to the animals – by Facetime!  And the campus therapy dogs texted each other.  And speaking of therapy dogs, the theme of well-being has been increasing in holiday videos. The SAIT Student Association released several videos last year emphasizing support services. The Thompson Rivers University student life office produced a tongue-in-cheek video about winter wellness. And of course, plenty of videos focus on homesickness and loneliness.   Lonely mascots often find a happy ending. At the University of California Merced, Rufus the Bobcat felt neglected by busy students until he launched a campus feel-good initiative. At the University of Guelph, Gryph snuggled up to watch holiday videos with president Franco Vaccarino. At Scotland’s University of Stirling, the mascot Squirrel was deeply depressed until he was brought into a warm circle of friends to celebrate the holidays. “Be the Difference” was the best-in-class video of this type last year.   Often, lonely mascots parody classic Christmas movies like “Home Alone,” eating tons of ice cream and getting into trouble. Last year it was Penn State’s Nittany Lion, and the University of Alberta’s GUBA the golden bear.  But we also saw the president of Regis University, Father John Fitzgibbons, recreating holiday classics like “Home Alone,” “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation” and even “Love Actually.” With even higher production standards, the John Chambers School of Business & Economics at West Virginia U produced a wonderful best-in-class collection of movie parodies. It was matched only by another outstanding parody of “Christmas Vacation” from the University of Tennessee – Martin, in which Chancellor Keith Carver performs superbly. Of course, the other popular holiday movie parody was “The Grinch,” from UK’s Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group to Bellarmine University.   This episode contains clips from more than 500 higher ed holiday videos that Ken collected last year. You can find our full collection of 2018 videos on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXZ7unDyH9cDK-lwTwGul7B And we’ve started collecting 2019 higher ed holiday videos at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXaztYot1vitgTZ5AHfAfJk If you want to add one, please use this special link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLodJ8ParJmYXaztYot1vitgTZ5AHfAfJk&jct=Tm_lbyblL2ee4fhdD9En0aFVEu-NVg   After 3 parts and 40 minutes, we may have done what we can for this month.  Ten with Ken will be back in January with more serious topics, from virtual reality in pedagogy, to student mental health and therapy dogs.  To be sure you don’t miss a thing, be sure to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/  

In this special episode, we are joined by Professor Aurora Pribram-Jones from the University of California Merced. Aurora chronicles their non-traditional path to academia and shares their approach to building safe spaces in the classroom. We also discuss sustainable activism, finding support systems, and the unique power of being an undergrad.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by molecular cell biologist at the University of California Merced, Dr. Miriam Barlow. They talk about her research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including how they evolve, the impact on public health, and what we can do to prevent or mitigate the spread of infection. Follow Miriam: @Miriome.

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by molecular cell biologist at the University of California Merced, Dr. Miriam Barlow. They talk about her research on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including how they evolve, the impact on public health, and what we can do to prevent or mitigate the spread of infection. Follow Miriam: @Miriome.

We chat with Nick Duran (Assistant Professor, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Arizona State University) about his recent experiences with Yellowdig. Topics include community formation, conversation quality, network structures, the impact of instructor interventions, and Yellowdig grades as participation grades. This episode has a companion case study. ABOUT THE INTERVIEWEE: Nicholas Duran earned his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Memphis and served as a postdoc at the University of California Merced. He is the Director of ASU’s DynamiCog Lab, an interdisciplinary lab dedicated to applying cognitive research to real-world settings. Professor Duran works on coordination, deception, bias, and perspective-taking, among other topics. ABOUT THE INTERVIEWERS: Brian Verdine is the Head of Customer Success at Yellowdig. He received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development, where he taught undergraduate courses in cognitive and developmental psychology. He went on to a postdoctoral position in the Education department at the University of Delaware where he later became, and continues to be, an Affiliated Assistant Professor. His academic research and his now primary career in educational technology has focused on understanding and improving learning outside of classrooms, in less formal learning situations. At Yellowdig he manages all aspects of Customer Success with a strong focus on how implementation in classes influences instructor and student outcomes. Samuel Kampa is a Customer Success Analyst at Yellowdig. He received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University, where he taught seven courses and nearly 200 undergraduate students. He brings to Yellowdig that teaching experience, an enduring interest in pedagogy, and data science training that has helped expand Yellowdig’s data analysis capabilities and improve instructor training materials. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yellowdig/message

How Local Governments Reinforce Segregation in Favor of White Homeowners (0:31)Guest: Jessica Trounstine, PhD, Professor of Political Science, University of California–Merced, Author of “Segregation by Design”Is the neighbor who lives next door the same race as you? How about the people living on the next block? Or a mile away, in your same town? Chances are pretty good that you live in a community where most everyone is your same race. Despite decades of anti-discrimination laws and policies, America remains deeply segregated. Is it that deep down, we're all impossibly racist? No, political scientist Jessica Trounstine says our city and county governments have played an important role in shaping these patterns. Are More Choices Better... Or Worse? (20:30)Guest: Thomas Saltsman, Senior Lab Director, Social Psychophysiology Laboratory, University at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkYou're studying the menu at a new restaurant you've heard great things about. The menu is long. But everything looks really good. So your mouth is watering and you keep telling the server to give you a few more minutes to decide. And now you're starting to feel a little anxious because the rest of your group is ready to order but you can't decide. So you just pick something. And you've got high hopes for what you've ordered. But the moment it arrives, you're regretting your choice. This happens to me every time I go to a new restaurant. And apparently it's common enough psychologists have a name for it: ““choice overload.” It also happens when people are faced with an endless array of options on streaming TV sites or dating apps. How Psychopaths Can Still Succeed in Society (34:40)Guest: Emily Lasko, Doctoral Student, Virginia Commonwealth UniversityTed Bundy, Charles Manson, and Albert Fish are probably the most common names associated with psychopathy. However, some people with dark psychopathic tendencies are able to adequately function in society: hold a job, get married, and be successful. Essentially they're able to overcome their natural tendencies. How to Avoid Political Burnout from Stress (51:07)Guest: Lynn Bufka, PhD, Psychologist and Associate Executive Director of Practice, Research, and Policy at the American Psychological AssociationWe're one year and one month away from the 2020 presidential election, so politics will be virtually impossible to avoid in the coming months. Even when we're not in an election year, it bombards us on cable TV and social media. And that's taking a toll on our mental health, it seems. The 2018 Stress in America survey, from the American Psychological Association, found that 62% of American adults reported that the current political climate was a significant source of stress for them. Is it possible to be engaged in politics –as a voter and an informed citizen –without having it overwhelm us or harm our relationships? A Better Way to Prevent Wildfires (1:08:07)Guest: Eric Appel, PhD, Assistant Professor of Material Science and Engineering, Stanford University; faculty fellow, Stanford Woods Institute for the EnvironmentCalifornia's largest utility company –PG&E –deliberately shut off power to millions of residents in the state last week hoping to prevent its electricity lines and transmitters from accidentally causing a wildfire during high winds. The strategy seems to have worked in Northern California, but a number of wildfires did break out over the weekend in Southern California, killing four people. Stanford University engineering professor Eric Appel has developed a solution that might let land managers be more proactive in preventing wildfires. Your Great-Grandparents Had a Greater Impact on your Health than You May Have Thought (1:23:26)Guest: Dr. B. Paige Lawrence, Professor at the University of Rochester School of MedicineIf you're one of those people who never gets the flu or seems able to shake it fairly quickly while other people end up in bed for two weeks, you might have your grandmother to thank. Immunology expert B. Paige Lawrence at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine has found evidence that when a female is exposed to certain toxins while she's pregnant, that exposure affects the immune systems of her children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.

In this week's episode, Michael and Sarah Meiners sit down with Ma Vang from the University of California, Merced, to talk about her work into the fugitive history of Hmong refugees in the United States. In her research, Professor Ma Vang analyzes Hmong women’s narratives against U.S. redacted archival records to elicit new conclusions about the history and historiography of Hmong refugees in the US.

Harrison Duran, biology student, University of California-Merced 

In this episode of the I Am Kinda Normal podcast, I interview Gabe Leung, who is a grad student at the University of California Merced specializing in Immunology. We discuss, among other things, immunology, the ethics of eating meat, and a little bit of philosophy and religion.

With more and more Americans going to college every year, there are increasing demands that the federal government step in and make higher education more affordable and tackle burgeoning student debt.But some on the conservative side argue that increasing federal aid will only make the problem worse by contributing to runaway inflation of tuition and other costs related to going to college. Daniel Friedman, a novelist based in New York City, takes that point of view. He has argued in his Quillette columns that making college free would risk subsidizing a system that is already failing many of its students.That's something Charlie Eaton, a higher education researcher at the University of California-Merced, is very familiar with. His work focuses on the financialization of higher education, and he agrees that there is a systemic cost problem that goes far beyond the amount of aid the government offers to students. But he believes that some sort of free college plan is wise.On this episode we'll talk about higher education: who should go, whether it's worth it, how we should finance it, and what its future should be in the United States. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/extremelyoffline)

The Atlantic World has brought many disparate peoples together, which has caused a lot of ideas and cultures to mix. How did the Atlantic World bring so many different peoples and cultures together? How did this large intermixing of people and cultures impact the development of colonial America? Kevin Dawson, an Associate Professor of History at the University of California-Merced and author of Undercurrents of Power: Aquatic Culture in the African Diaspora, joins us to explore answers to these questions with an investigation of the African Diaspora and African and African American aquatic culture. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/048   Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute Institute for Thomas Paine Studies Follow the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies on Twitter (@TheITPS)   Complementary Episodes Episode 104: Andrew Lipman, The Saltwater Frontier: Europeans & Native Americans on the Northeastern Coast Bonus: Lonnie Bunch, History & Historians in the Public Episode 166: Freedom and the American Revolution Episode 174: Thomas Apel, Yellow Fever in the Early American Republic Episode 200: Everyday Life in Early America Episode 206: Katharine Gerbner, Christian Slavery     Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Ben Franklin’s World Twitter: @BFWorldPodcast Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App   *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.

Tanya Golash-Boza of Univ of California Merced looks at the newest question on the US Census. Sarah Parcak of GlobalXplorer wants everyone to become a space archaeologist. Author Ken Bugul on her book "Le Baobab Fou" and African migration. BYU's Shawn Clark extols the virtues of bugs!

Welcome back to And Beyond.How! On this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Ramesh Balasubramaniam, a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of California Merced. In our conversation, we spoke about the role of a Professor at a University-whether that be as an educator, a researcher, or both. We also touched on his current work at his Sensorimotor Neuroscience Laboratory, which involves research on the human brain and how it controls motion. Our conversation also covered his path to professorship, and what it takes to be a professor (hint-no shortcuts). Thank you to Dr. Balasubramaniam for taking the time to answer my questions in great detail-and thank you to everyone for listening. Enjoy!

In this first part of our interview, we hear Stephen's interesting views on what makes game localization so unique, the role of game localizers in the overall value chain and much more. [11:02]