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The founders of the Robotic Process Automation Initiative at George Mason University join the Cutting EDge podcast to explain how their new RPA community of practice effort has the potential to expand to a nationwide network. https://edscoop.com/george-mason-u-establishes-statewide-academic-automation-community/ In the news this week: A former technology manager at Northeastern University's Immersive Media Lab was arrested in Texas and is charged with falsely conveying a bomb threat and lying to federal agents. https://edscoop.com/northeastern-university-bomb-hoax-virtual-reality/ Universities are struggling to connect with their students, according to new survey results published by Salesforce. https://edscoop.com/colleges-struggle-connect-students-salesforce-survey-2022/ Students are adjusting to online learning, but technology challenges persist, according to survey results from Educause. https://edscoop.com/half-college-students-stressed-out-tech-research/ Hear more from the higher education information technology community every two weeks on the Cutting EDge podcast. Listen here. https://edscoop.com/cutting-edge-podcast/
Photo: #Taiwan: #PRC threatens as the US Senate visits. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill. Gerrit van der Wees @GerritWees; adjunct professor, Elliott School of Foreign Affairs, George Washington University, & Schar School of Govt, George Mason University https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202204/1259413.shtml.
A new study from Harvard says that Gen Z will be a reliably left voting block. But there are many telltale signs that this study is wish fulfillment on the part of the academics who conducted it… Dennis talks to Eugene Kontorovich, Professor of Law at George Mason U. He presents the new PragerU video, “Does Israel Occupy the West Bank?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Democrat Party undercuts every value that has built this nation… The Democrats are trying to get as many people as possible addicted to government handouts as possible… Dennis talks to Todd Zywicki, professor of law at George Mason U and fellow at the Cato Institute. The topic is vaccine mandates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Final Four is now set for the 2021 NCAA Tourney and favorite Gonzaga will now play UCLA on Saturday night. Hear host T.J. Rives recap those teams winning Tuesday night in Indy to join Baylor and Houston this Saturday for a chance at the national title with his guests.Those are Bill Rohland, voice of the George Mason Patriots and Ari Russell, hoops analyst, etc. for our show based out of New York City. The guys give their thoughts on whether the Zags are beatable and how has UCLA done this?But after that, the reminisce big time about the 15th anniversary of George Mason U. storming to the Final Four by beating Michigan St. UNC and UConn on the way. Hear GREAT stories from Bill, who was on the calls of the games as Mason made the '06 Final Four, as an 11 seed. And, also hear Ari Russell detail being court side for the Patriots shocker in D.C. of the Huskies to make history.We love the perspective and the stories on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" and make sure to subscribe/rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!
Powerline's John Hinderaker in for Proft. Joined by: Federalist's Adam Mill, Attorney David Rivkin, Hollywoodintoto.com's Christian Toto, Manhattan Contration's Francis Menton, and George Mason U's Donald J. Boudreaux See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Earl from Michigan wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving. They touch on affirmative action and other things concerning race and the immorality of black people. George Mason U students want to talk BLM for thanksgiving…; Democrats want to introduce the Justice for Black Farmers Act… Nate from Pennsylvania Joshua from Los Angeles, CA wants to forgive a dead parent and seeks counsel on that subject. He reveals how his mother would tell him that his father tried putting her on drugs but his father denies it.
Aaaaand I'm back from the podcast hyatus with a treat for you guys. A great talk with Mike Morrison, currently playing for Yalovaspor in Turkey. Here's the rundown. ▶️ 1:00 - The College experience and the adjustments needed from High School to College ▶️ 4:05 - Leaving George Mason University and signing with Antwerp Giants even before graduating. How does that transition look like? ▶️ 8:30 - First off-season. What were the expectations from his first year overseas? ▶️ 13:00 - Going into what his 4 years in Frankfurt were like, and about winning the FIBA Europe Cup. ▶️ 18:00 - The move from Greece to Thailand. The why and the how. Basketball and lifestyle-wise. ▶️ 22:30 - Thailand work ethic and the pros of one long practice per day. ▶️ 27:30 - What Mike learned from COVID and so much time off. "Might be fat when I retire" :) ▶️ 34:50 - Moving into a bigger role and what it means to shift your mindset from being a role player to being a star. ▶️ 41:15 - Self-talk, or as Mike puts it "Controlling the converstasion in your head".
Tyler Cowen (Economics professor, George Mason U.) joins Dave to discuss his new book “Stubborn Attachments: A Vision for a Society of Free, Prosperous, and Responsible Individuals” covering topics like government regulation, why he identifies as a “small L” libertarian, and economic ideas like Universal Basic Income, climate change, the cryptocurrency revolution, his sensible plan for immigration, and more.
Tyler Cowen of George Mason U. and author of An Economist Gets Lunch, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about food, the economics of food, and his new book. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cowen explains why American food was once a wasteland, the environmental impacts of plastic and buying local, why to stay away from fancy restaurants in the central city, and why he spent a month shopping only at an Asian supermarket while living in Northern Virginia.
Tyler Cowen of George Mason U. and author of An Economist Gets Lunch, talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about food, the economics of food, and his new book. In this wide-ranging conversation, Cowen explains why American food was once a wasteland, the environmental impacts of plastic and buying local, why to stay away from fancy restaurants in the central city, and why he spent a month shopping only at an Asian supermarket while living in Northern Virginia.
Alex Tabarrok of George Mason U. and Russ Roberts talk about medical malpractice, why insurance premiums vary by state, price gouging by insurance companies, the politics of being a judge and an idea for a new TV show using a tried-and-true formula, the American Victim.
Alex Tabarrok of George Mason U. and Russ Roberts talk about medical malpractice, why insurance premiums vary by state, price gouging by insurance companies, the politics of being a judge and an idea for a new TV show using a tried-and-true formula, the American Victim.