Podcasts about interdisciplinary exploration

**The below is AI generated**Have you ever navigated the intricate dance of power and humility within the walls of a healthcare institution? Our latest episode features Dr. Supriya Subramani, shedding light on the ethical ballet between patients and doctors, infused with moral emotions and identity politics. As we weave through her interdisciplinary insights, Jane's battle with COVID offers a raw, firsthand perspective on these health research themes, grounding our discussion in the reality of patient experiences.Tackling the heavy lifting in academia, this episode isn't afraid to question the pillars of knowledge creation and the researcher's place within it. We cast a critical eye on reflexivity, dissecting how our backgrounds and biases shape our understanding. The creases of feminist scholarship and standpoint epistemology unfold in our dialogue, as we probe the intricate relationship between authority and the diverse voices that strive to be heard within scholarly circles.We round off our journey with a step into the quagmire of bioethics, informed consent, and the architecture of healthcare systems. Dr. Subramani's reflections from Indian hospitals pave the path for our exploration, examining how respect, privacy, and privilege are dispensed in medical care. As we tie up the threads of our conversation, we leave you with an invitation to continue these essential discussions, challenging the norms and shaping an informed, ethical landscape in health research and beyond.Audio excerpt of Helen Pluckrose from ABC RN  Grievance studies, thought and debateSubramani, S. (2019). Practising reflexivity: Ethics, methodology and theory construction. Methodological Innovations, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/2059799119863276 Undisciplinary - a podcast that talks across the boundaries of history, ethics, and the politics of health. Follow us on Twitter @undisciplinary_ or email questions for "mailbag episodes" undisciplinarypod@gmail.com

This week, Tyler sits down with Adam Sapp, Assistant Vice President & Director of Admissions for Pomona College, to discuss the value of a liberal arts education in a rapidly changing world, and how Pomona College empowers students to explore diverse fields through interdisciplinary learning. Adam delves into the mechanisms Pomona College uses to foster curiosity, encourage intellectual flexibility, and build wide-ranging skills that are highly valued in today's complex, interconnected world. Tune in to learn more about how Pomona's unique academic structure promotes innovative thinking and prepares students to be well-rounded problem solvers, capable of tackling multifaceted issues in their future careers. 

In this episode, we sit down with Gretchen Oehlschlager and Alex Gurvich from the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) department at Northwestern University. CIERA’s mission is to promote research and education in astrophysics through support of independent postdoctoral fellows, advanced graduate and undergraduate research, a vigorous visiting researchers program, and multi-faceted seminars, education, and public outreach programs. Special emphasis is given to interdisciplinary connections with computer science, applied math, statistics, electrical and mechanical engineering, planetary science, education and the arts. Gretchen Oehlschlager is the Communications & Events Coordinator for CIERA. Alex Gurvich is a PHD student in the department. The conversation weaves from the public outreach that CIERA has, to the research they do and what Alex is working on (like simulated universes!), underground lasers, universes and multiverses, and the need for the public interest in space. Some of the public events include Astronomy on Tap which, is astronomy trivia nights at local Chicago pubs, CIERA Public Lectures and CIERA Astronomer Evenings, which are Monthly Conversations with Astronomers at Dearborn Observatory. One big event is on April 5, 2019 where Professor Rainer Weiss, the Nobel Prize winner in physics from 2017, will speak at the Heilborn Lectures with the subject of Exploring the Universe with Gravitational Waves. You can see all of CIERA’s events here: https://ciera.northwestern.edu/programs/. Everyone can learn more about CIERA and find their social media channels on their website here: https://ciera.northwestern.edu/ You can see Alex’s simulated universe on his website here: https://sites.northwestern.edu/alexbgurvich/ I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show. I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me call or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

On August 17, 2017, an alert went out. Gravitational wave detectors in Louisiana and Washington state had detected a disturbance from deep space. The effect was subtle — these detectors and a sister site in Italy measure disturbances smaller than a proton. But the evidence was dramatic. And the story they told was truly cataclysmic: A pair of neutron stars had spiraled to their deaths. That apocalyptic collision of two super-dense stars bent the very fabric of space time — just as Einstein had predicted. It sent Gamma rays out into deep space. It created an immense cloud of gaseous gold. And, 130 million years later, astronomers on earth witnessed the final 100 seconds of these two stars’ dance of death. It’s taught us where gold came from, and helped humans understand other intractable mysteries of the universe. In this episode of Orbital Path, Dr. Michelle Thaller speaks with two astronomers who watched this cosmic death tango from the best seats in the house. We’ll hear from Dr. Vicky Kalogera. She’s Director of CIERA — the Center of Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics at Northwestern University. Kalogera was a lead author on a journal article on the neutron star collision co-authored by close to 4,000 scientists. We’ll also hear from physicist Mike Landry. He’s Head of LIGO Hanford — one of the sites that, in collaboration with Italy’s VIRGO detector, measured the neutron stars’ characteristic gravitational waves. 
 Orbital Path is produced by David Schulman. The program is edited by Andrea Mustain. Production oversight by John Barth and Genevieve Sponsler. Hosted by Dr. Michelle Thaller. Support for Orbital Path is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, enhancing public understanding of science, technology, and economic performance. More at sloan.org Image credit: CALTECH/NSF/LIGO Sonoma State University/A. Simonnet Neutron star audio chirp credit: LIGO/University of Oregon/Ben Farr

This is a re-broadcast of STEM Voices which aired on June 14, 2017 with Laura Sampson. She is currently postdoc at the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State, where she is working on modeling measles epidemics. Prior to switching to fields to epidemiology, Laura was a postdoctoral fellow in physics at Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) and focused her research on gravitational wave astrophysics. In 2016, she was one of five selected for The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship. The program recognizes exemplary female scientists for their contributions in the STEM fields and for their commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. 

We are excited to welcome Astronomer Aaron M. Geller to STEM Voices. Aaron is jointly appointed at Northwestern University's Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) and the Adler Planetarium in Chicago. Dr. Geller studies how stars and planets are born and how they change with time, both through observations and numerical simulations. The focus of his research is the study of gravitational dynamics, and particularly how dynamical encounters between stars influence the evolution of multiple-star systems, planetary systems, and star clusters. He is passionate about sharing research and new discoveries with students and the public. 

We are excited to welcome Laura Sampson to STEM Voices. She is currently postdoc at the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State, where she is working on modeling measles epidemics. Prior to switching to fields to epidemiology, Laura was a postdoctoral fellow in physics at Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) and focused her research on gravitational wave astrophysics. In 2016, she was one of five selected for The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship. The program recognizes exemplary female scientists for their contributions in the STEM fields and for their commitment to serving as role models for younger generations.