Podcasts about Rice University

Stephen Cassell, principal at Architecture Research Office and lead architect of Asha and Farid Virani Hall, joins Maya Pomroy '22 for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Rice Business' incredible new 112,000-square-foot home.Stephen shares the decisions, constraints and unexpected opportunities that shaped Virani Hall — from protecting the artistic vision behind James Turrell's “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace to reinterpreting McNair Hall's distinctive brickwork and creating spaces designed to bring undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and the wider Rice community together. In this conversation, Stephen talks about designing spaces that encourage people to linger, connect and cross paths — from sculptural staircases and gathering spaces to Audrey's and the West Quad. He also talks about designing for a future no one can fully predict, building flexibility into classrooms and gathering spaces that will evolve with the school's needs.The result is a building that looks forward without losing sight of where Rice came from. Stephen also reflects on what it means to see students finally inhabit a place that, for four years, existed largely as an idea. More About Asha and Farid Virani HallLocated next to McNair Hall, Asha and Farid Virani Hall offers an additional 112,000 square feet for graduate and undergraduate business education at Rice Business. Skanska, one of the world's largest project development and construction companies, and Sugar Land-based B. Bell Builders broke ground on the building in May 2024. Architecture Research Office led the design, with Houston-based Kirksey Architecture serving as executive architect. The facility was completed in 2026 and named in recognition of the generosity from Asha Virani '89 and Farid Virani, Houston community and business leaders who helped establish the Virani Undergraduate School of Business in 2024. This impressive structure was built to accommodate the evolving needs of our community and our unprecedented growth — and features state-of-the-art classrooms, modern office spaces and vibrant amenities such as dining areas, open gathering spaces and facilities for private events.Virani Hall was made possible by the generosity of many. Thanks to our donors who made the space possible:Asha '89 (B.A.) and Farid ViraniThe Estate of Ralph S. O'ConnorThe Elkins FoundationJudy Ley AllenPatti '66 (B.A.) and Richard Everett '67 (B.A.)Starlett and Ben Hollingsworth '64 (B.A.)Nina and Sonu KalraMD Anderson FoundationKaren and Chris Kreidler '85 (B.A.; MBA, 1987)Russ Pitman '58 (B.A.)Rice Business Alumni Association BoardAmy Sutton '89 (B.A.; MBA, 1990) and Gary Chiles '86 (B.A.)Leslie '81 (MAcc) and Jack Blanton '01 (MBA)Kathy and Paul Mann '96 (MBA)Rice Business Partners BoardJennifer '92 (B.A.) and Charlie Geer '92 (B.A; MAcc, 1993)Vivian L. Smith FoundationAnadarko Rice Business AlumniHeather and Daniel Bradshaw '22 (MBA)Isabel and Ransom Lummis '89 (MBA)Kristen and Gregory ManciniClara and Emeka Oyolu '05 (MBA)Waverly '95 (B.A.) and Adam Peakes '95 (B.A.)EMBA Class of 2000Class of 2006Katherine and Osmar Abib '81 (B.A.)Karen '77 (B.A.; MAcc, 1978) and Larry GeorgeMelissa and Tim Griffy '79 (B.A.; MAcc, 1980)Kris and Richard McGee '83 (B.A.)Angela Minas '86 (B.A.; MBA, 1987)Debbie and Chris Patton '92 (B.A.; MAcc, 1992)Emily '94 (B.A.; MAcc, 1995) and Kevin Rabbitt '95 (B.A.)Episode Guide:00:00 Guest Intro01:37 First Impressions of Rice02:07 From Science to Architecture05:04 Houston and Rothko Chapel05:48 Proposal for Four-Year Build07:40 Designing for Connection11:21 Materials and Rice Identity16:05 Challenges and Constraints18:44 Nesting Old and New20:53 Dining and Community23:59 Future Impact Vision33:12 Rothko Chapel Work35:41 Light Pollution and LEED37:14 Closing Thanks and CreditsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Connecting Rice's architectural past and future18:49: Rather than placing a larger addition just at one end of the building that was a lot taller because we needed a certain amount of square feet just to get what we want, it meant really that if you had the two buildings, they're really side by side, they follow each other, they almost nest against each other. And that basic idea for the building is they nest against each other, but they pull apart a little bit. And then where they pull apart, that's where those triple-height spaces are. And that was the opportunity. It was like, oh, we can use the character of the existing building to really shape those spaces and have the modern and the new architecture on the inside in dialogue with the old. And in some ways that's a metaphor of really also talking about how the building speaks to the future of Rice Business, but really does tie in to the, sort of, amazing past of Rice, right? And all this, learned knowledge that comes with the university.Turning limitations into innovations12:43: Sometimes that narrow band of materials that we have is, like, it could seem limiting, but it actually allows for invention and experimentation. How do you do something that feels new, because there was real discussion that the building should really speak to the future of Rice Business but connects to the historic campus? And if you look carefully at the brickwork on the outside, in addition to using the bricks... This is me nerding out a little bit for architecture, the joints between the bricks are very thick. They're almost an inch, which is very unusual. You don't see that anywhere else, except Rice. And so it gives a very distinct coloration and feel and warmth to the brickwork at, all of the buildings on campus.On designing spaces that brings people together08:23: One of the things that was really missing is the informal spaces of interaction of different scales, and that's really important for the life of a school and really important for a business school. Because people make connections. It might just be two people sitting informally having a conversation, or running into a professor, or sort of larger events, and the school needed to support that. It was really missing that space. So, we did some analysis, like, "Listen, you need these classrooms, and you need these offices and things, but I think you really need a lot more of the, sort of, informal gathering spaces of different scales that support the life of the school and support the interaction between the business community that comes in and all these different events that Rice Business has to engage with your students."Show Links: Asha and Farid Virani Hall | Rice BusinessRice University Jones School of Business | ARO

This episode we are joined by Mr.Bobby Tudor - CEO of Artemis Energy Partners - and board member of Murphy Oil - a NYSE listed energy company with a market cap of ~$5.5 billion. Mr. Bobby Tudor is the founder and CEO of Artemis Energy Partners, an Investing and Advisory platform focused on companies involved in the Global Energy Markets.Mr. Tudor is also a Retired Founder and CEO of Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.Prior to forming TPH, Mr. Tudor was a Partner at Goldman Sachs and a leader of its worldwide Energy practice. Over his 30-plus year career in Investment Banking, he has worked on many of the defining transactions of the period, across most energy subsectors and geographies.Mr. Tudor lives in Houston with his wife, Phoebe. They have three children, Caroline, Margaret, and Harry. The Tudors are passionate supporters of the Arts, Public Education, Social Services, and Public Parks.Mr.Tudor chairs Greentown Labs and the Houston Energy Transition Initiative, and is past chair of the Greater Houston Partnership and Rice University's Board of Trustees.Mr. Tudor holds a BA in English and Legal Studies from Rice University, and a JD from Tulane.Enjoy.Newsletter: Subscribe HereThank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsRemote Power CorpBunch Projects-*This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. Please do your own research, and consult professionals directly before making any investment decisions.Support the show

In this episode, WOLA's Adam Isacson speaks with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Monaldi, a leading scholar of the politics and economics of energy and resource policy in Latin America, returns to the podcast six months after a previous conversation about Venezuela's oil sector. The focus is the oil agreement that the Trump administration and the government of interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced at the end of August. No text of the agreement has been made public, and, as Monaldi explains, the U.S. and Venezuelan descriptions of it do not match. Monaldi walks through the deal's most unusual features. The counterpart is North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), a company incorporated only a few years ago and controlled by businessman Alejandro Betancourt, who previously obtained contracts under the Chávez era. The 17 fields covered by the agreement appear chosen to maximize the headline reserve figure (65 billion barrels) rather than for near-term development potential. Monaldi also examines the mechanism by which the Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital, statutorily barred from holding equity, would take a "penny warrant" convertible into a 35 percent stake, which raises big questions that Congress has begun to probe. The conversation turns repeatedly to transparency. "Opacity seems to be what is going to rule the way things are done," Mondaldi observes. He contrasts the deal with competitive bidding rounds used in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and by Venezuela itself in the 1990s, and notes that Venezuela's new oil law did not repeal Maduro's Anti-Blockade Law, which makes contracts confidential. Oil companies' executives might use this as an argument to try to avoid oversight. He raises the unresolved question of who absorbs the cost of selling oil to the U.S. government at roughly $40 a barrel when market prices are well above that, and the continuing lack of information about the U.S. Treasury account holding Venezuelan oil revenue. The episode closes with the geopolitics: reports that Exxon may take over Russian-held assets, the status of Chinese and Russian stakes, Venezuela's appearance at G20 energy meetings in Houston, restrained opposition reactions including from María Corina Machado, and strongly negative Venezuelan public opinion. "Why is the Venezuelan government... going to be subsidizing the richest country in the world?" Monaldi asks. He repeats the key point, voiced in our earlier conversation, that only a democratic transition can provide would-be investors with the certainty and confidence that robust participation in Venezuela's energy sector would require.

What happens when your political opponent becomes more than wrong and starts to look like an agent of evil?Religion scholar Michael E. Heyes joins Faithful Politics to trace America's long history of mixing demons with politics. From spiritualists, abolition and Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War era to Billy Graham, the Satanic Panic, modern spiritual warfare, C. Peter Wagner and the New Apostolic Reformation, Heyes shows how demonic language has repeatedly been used to explain political conflict and social change.We also explore why conspiracy theories thrive when complicated problems are reduced to cosmic battles, how suffering can make people more susceptible to othering, and what happens when Christians begin seeing themselves as soldiers fighting human opponents on God's behalf.The conversation ultimately raises a larger question: How do we recognize genuine evil without turning our neighbors, political opponents and fellow citizens into monsters?BOOKBook: Devils of Democracy: America's Love Affair with Political Demons from the Revolution to Todayhttps://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798341900936The book was published September 15, 2026, by Broadleaf Books.GUEST BIOMichael E. Heyes is associate professor of religion and chair of the Department of Religion at Lycoming College. His research focuses on Christianity, demonology, monsters, religion and culture, including the ways ideas about demons have shaped American religious and political life. He is the author of Demons in the USA, Margaret's Monsters, and Devils of Democracy: America's Love Affair with Political Demons from the Revolution to Today. He earned his PhD in religious studies from Rice University.

IANR 2638 091926 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Kapil Sharma in for Sanchali)Here's the guest line-up for Sat, September 19, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com and rated in the Top 20 Apple Podcasts in 13countries by Podstatus.com. In 6 years and with over 1,000 Podcasts, we get thousands of hits each day.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm This is the third time this year that we've had currentFt Bend County Pct 4 Commissioner Dexter McCoy on our show as he vies for election to the Ft Bend County Judge position. After a primary runoff win in May, he is now running in the November 3rd Mid-Term elections against Republican Daniel Wong. Today, we have Dexter with us again to talkabout his campaign and the issues he believes are vital to the county's future to keep it growing and what obstacles he has encountered.4:50 pm We also have with us today April Jones who is running for the Ft Bend County Commissioner Pct 4 seat that Dexter is vacating. She is running against Republican Ken Mathew. April is a dedicated legal professional, community leader and small business owner with over 30 years of experience in Fort Bend County. She joins us today in the studio to explain her vision for the future of Ft Bend.aaa5:20 pm Rounding out our slate of political candidatesis Vikki Goodwin, who, rather than seek a fifth term for House District 47 seat, which includes portions of Austin, Bee Cave, Lakeway and Lake Travis in Travis County, is running for Lt. Governor against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick who is seeking his third term. Vikki is running to fund public schools, make healthcare affordable, lower costs, and protect the future of water by regulating data centers and is calling in from the campaign trail. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

Dr. Pam Theriot, OD, FAAO works as the Clinical Director of the Dry Eye Center at Lusk Eye Specialists in Shreveport, LA. She received her undergraduate degree from Rice University in Houston, TX. Her Doctorate in Optometry was earned from the University of California at Berkeley, School of Optometry. She continued her education with a residency at the State University of New York, College of Optometry and a fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry. In 2018, Dr. Theriot started a blog and published the book, Alleviate Dry Eyes: Your Eight-Week Plan to Restore Healthy Eyes and Clear Vision, as an informational guide for patients to get relief from their dry eyes. In 2021, she was appointed to the Public Awareness committee of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS). She lectures and publishes in the areas of ocular surface disease, aesthetics, presbyopia, and dry eye disease. She is the current Dry Eye Disease columnist for Optometric Management. And, in January 2025, she won an “Editor's Pick” Award for her TEDx talk. Click here to connect with Dr. Theriot on LinkedIn. Click here to receive Dr. Theriot's 3 Tips to Preserve Your Vision and click here to get her Clean Beauty Tips.

IANR 2637 091226 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest host Gautam Sinha in for Sanchali)Here's the guest line-up for Sat, September 12, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com and rated in the Top 20 Apple Podcasts in 13countries by Podstatus.com. In 6 years and with over 1,000 Podcasts, we get thousands of hits each day.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm Each month, we feature eminent immigration attorney George Willy to discuss issues that may affect many of our listeners and each time we have to deal with another new and insidious executive order from President Trumpwhich further solidifies his desire to limit entrance by foreign nationals into this country, a sort of ethnic cleansing by the Christian White Right wing. George will deal with the latest of the bizarre orders-du-jour and discuss the new regulations on visas.4:50 pm Two weeks ago, the world looked on in horror as a falling glacier unleashed a torrent of lake water to cascade through a Himalayan valley and ultimately kill thousands of people. Many speculate that this is the result of a warming climate which caused the glacier to melt, just as others aredoing all over the world. According to a recent UN Climate report, the world will  cross the critical 1.5°C global warmingthreshold in the coming years, increasing the danger of irreversible tipping points like ice sheet destabilization, Amazon rainforest degradation, and disruption of ocean currents. We turn to Dr Ganesh Thakur, a DistinguishedProfessor of Petroleum, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston and an expert on climate change to share his thoughts ofthe future of weather.5:20 pm Yesterday, the nation remembered the 25thanniversary of 911, even as the US celebrates 250 years of Independence while India has celebrated its 80th Independence Day. It makes you wonder about the power of the number 5 and its multiples. So, we turned to our favorite psychic, Miss Renu, from Bangalore to explain to us the lure ofthe number 5 in Eastern society, in numerology and how it is experienced in the West. We turn to her again today to guide us about the power of numbers.Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University

“How good is your AI model? That's the wrong question. The right question is: what does your AI model actually help your company do?”Seungik Cho, founder of Sapiens Health, has spent the past year pulling apart the assumption in biomanufacturing that a better-predicting AI model means a better digital twin. His research argues the opposite: that optimizing AI for prediction accuracy can cause these systems to fail in CDMO environments.Seungik Cho is the founder of Sapiens Health and Director of Strategic Operations at Nucleate. He's finishing his B.S. in Biological Physics at Rice University, where his research explores the intersection between computational biology and multimodal AI. He describes his work as building AI systems that are “trustworthy and deployable,” not just accurate on a benchmark. His recent publications include work on longitudinal CT lesion prediction (IEEE ISBI 2026) and gene network analysis (IEEE BHI 2025).In the latest PharmaSource podcast episode, Seungik explains why he believes CDMOs are pointing their AI investment in the wrong direction and lays out an alternative model built around diagnosis rather than prediction, explainability rather than confidence scores, and institutional memory rather than one-off forecasts.Read the full article.

With over 15 years of experience at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Stuart Bell '23 is leaving his mark on the sustainability world through his mission-driven and service-oriented mindset – a mindset that, he says, Rice Business helped him unlock. Beginning as a process engineer, Stuart has held a multitude of positions across the Chevron Phillips ecosystem and is now the senior manager of sustainability. Stuart joins co-host Maya Pomroy ‘22 to discuss why, a decade into his career, he decided to enroll in an MBA program and how Rice Business has helped shape the way he leads and sees the world.  They also chat about his experience participating in Rice Board Fellows, why he started a wine club for Rice Business alumni, and his ultimate “ROI” from his time at Rice: a fiancee! Episode Guide:00:00 Meet Stuart Bell01:32 Roots in Sports and Academia03:45 Choosing Chemical Engineering06:01 Chevron Phillips Career Journey08:47 The MBA Spark Moment10:47 Why Rice Business13:33 Board Fellows and Giving Back17:13 Wine Club and Houston Favorites19:40 MBA ROI and Career Pivots23:37 Sustainability and Leadership Lessons29:43 Advice to Future OwlsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How Rice shaped Stuart's sustainability path22:14: I'm a very mission-driven person. You know, the way you opened the dialogue around community really sticks with me, that we want to be service-oriented. And so, within our business, I saw sustainability as a way to merge so many of my passions, passions for the outdoors, passions for the communities that we serve, and leverage a lot of the both experience I'd had at CPChem, but also the lessons I'd learned while at Rice, and hopefully, help advance the organization and that mission. And so for me, I would say pivoting then again a second time out of the commercial space into the sustainability one, is a direct result of my time at Rice.On embracing the complexity of sustainability24:34: I think there was a change in the pace for sustainability these last two years. And, I think it's true. I think the world's learned that it's complicated, these are complex problems that involve a ton of different people and have a ton of different impacts. And so let's not run away from that truth. Let's engage it, because that's how we're actually going to advance. That's how we're going to make the next step in the narrative. That's how we're going to make the change that so many people think does. So, I think a lot of it is very healthy in that we're having to find out what really matters and make disciplined decisions. But, it's certainly facing more headwinds today than it was a handful of years ago.How Board Fellows turned service into action14:22: So Board Fellows is a program that Rice puts together that pairs MBA candidates with various nonprofit organizations around the city. For me, that was something that I was very interested in. Obviously, my father being in education, the nonprofit sector is very close and adjacent. This mindset of service back to the community and society, is something that was important to me and it was an itch I wanted to scratch. So Board Fellows gave me a very structured way to go about doing that. Show Links: The Strategic Career by Bill BarnettThinking, fast and slow by Daniel KahnemanTranscriptGuest Profile:Stuart Bell | Rice BusinessStuart Bell | LinkedIn

In this week's episode of The Armor Men's Health Show, Donna Lee is joined by Dr. Lucas Jacomides, a board-certified urologist with Urology Specialists of Austin, the practice that brings you this insightful, educational, and occasionally entertaining podcast about men's health.This week, we're answering listener questions—and apparently, nobody is getting any sleep because the bladder has other plans!Our first listener is a healthy 68-year-old man who has recently started experiencing bedwetting at night, despite never having issues with incontinence before. During the day, bladder control is completely normal, and even limiting fluids and using the bathroom before bedtime hasn't solved the problem. With normal PSA and urine test results, he wants to know: Is nighttime incontinence common as men age, what might be causing it, and what treatment options are available?Our second listener underwent GreenLight prostate surgery hoping to solve his frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom—but unfortunately, he's still waking up to urinate just as often as before. He wants to know: If prostate surgery didn't fix the problem, what else can be done about frustrating nighttime urination?Dr. Jacomides explains why nighttime urinary problems aren't always as simple as “it must be the prostate,” what other factors can contribute to nocturia and nighttime incontinence, and why getting to the underlying cause is so important when determining treatment.If your bladder has decided that 2:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 5:00 a.m. are perfectly reasonable appointment times, this episode is for you.Tune in for answers to these listener questions and more helpful information from The Armor Men's Health Show!Have a men's health question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Send it our way. No question is too awkward—we talk about this stuff for a living!

In Part Two, Karin Austin tells the story of meeting Harvard psychiatrist Dr John Mack and how their relationship changed the way she understood her experiences.Karin discusses Mack's approach to people reporting extraordinary encounters, the work they did together, their friendship, his death and the efforts to preserve his legacy and archives.We then bring the conversation into the present day: the work surrounding the John Mack material and Rice University, attempts to study experiencer accounts more rigorously, and the difficult question of where experiencers belong in the modern UAP and disclosure conversation.We also discuss credibility, evidence, alleged implants, the dangers of treating every extraordinary claim equally, what Karin believes she knows versus what remains unknown, and where people struggling with unexplained experiences can currently turn for help.This is Part Two of my extended conversation with Karin Austin. info@johnmackinstitute.org

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Everyone talks about the four hundred silent years between the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Matthias Henze of Rice University came on the Dig In Podcast to say something that changes the way you read your Bible. Those years were never silent. In the gap between Malachi and Matthew, Jewish writers produced an entire library, and Jesus and his first followers knew it well.In this conversation we open that lost world. Henze walks through the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and shows why the New Testament is filled with things the Old Testament never prepared you for. Synagogues, rabbis, Pharisees, a densely populated world of angels and demons, a coming Messiah, and the resurrection of the dead. None of it appears in the Hebrew Bible the way it does in the Gospels. Henze traces where these ideas actually came from, and lands on a single verse in Luke 4 that stops the whole synagogue cold once you know what the audience already believed.Dr. Matthias Henze is the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism at Rice University, where he founded the Program in Jewish Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard and is one of the few scholars equally at home in Second Temple Judaism and the New Testament. He is the author of Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus.In this episode you will learn:- Why the "silent years" between the Testaments were actually a time of explosive Jewish creativity- What the Apocrypha, the Pseudepigrapha, and the Dead Sea Scrolls really are and how they differ from one another- Why these books were left out of the Bible, and who narrowed the field after the Temple fell in 70 AD- Where the expectation of a coming Messiah came from, and the Hebrew texts that were later read messianically- How angels, demons, and Satan developed from near silence in the Old Testament into the crowded spiritual world of the Gospels- How the resurrection of the dead grew from a metaphor for exile in Ezekiel into a belief Jesus and Paul could simply assume- What books like 2 Baruch and 4 Ezra reveal about how Judaism wrestled with the destruction of the Temple- The verse in Luke 4 that carries far more weight than most readers ever noticeGuest:Dr. Matthias HenzeBook: Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus- https://a.co/d/0bMM077jWebsite: matthiashenze.netRice University, Program in Jewish StudiesStay Connected:Website- Johnnyova.comYoutube- https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnnyovaThe Revelation Reset: https://a.co/d/hiUkW8H

Know what you call a group of Panthers? A claw.Know what we call our group of calls of the game for Panther Volleyball? Claw Calls of course.Hear game highlights with Chris Kleinhans-Schulz and postgame thoughts from assistant coach Jason Allen.UNI Panther Volleyball went 1-2 over the weekend at the Rice Tournament. UNI dropped a pair of matches to #15 Creighton and #5 Louisville, sandwiched around a win over host Rice University.This is the Panther Point of View, your source for all things Panthers. Listen on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAnd MORE! Follow UNI Athletics onXFacebookInstagramYouTube Follow the Voice of Panther Volleyball and WBB Chris Kleinhans-Schulz:XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part 11 of this series, Host Michael Lerner talks with author Jeffrey J. Kripal about his book How to Think Impossibly. In this book, a mind-bending invitation to experience the impossible as fundamentally human, Jeffrey asserts that the impossible is a function not of reality but of our everchanging assumptions about what is real. Thinking with specific individuals and their extraordinary experiences in vulnerable, open, and often humorous ways, Jeffrey interweaves humanistic and scientific inquiry to foster an awareness that the fantastic is real, the supernatural is super natural, and the impossible is possible. Jeffrey J. Kripal holds the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University. In this series, Jeffrey talks with Host Michael Lerner about his body of work—more than 13 groundbreaking books about the mystical and the erotic, the relationship of mind and matter, and parapsychological phenomena. Michael has been reading, talking, and meeting with Jeffrey for more than a year now, immersing himself in the consciousness worldview that Jeffrey presents in his books and teaching. Follow Michael's journey through these conversations. *** The New School is Commonweal's learning community and podcast — we offer conversations, workshops, and other events in areas that Commonweal champions: finding meaning, growing health and resilience, advocating for justice, and stewarding the natural world. We make our conversations into podcasts for listeners world wide and have been doing this since 2007. Please like/follow our channel for access to our library of more than 400 great podcasts.

IANR 2636 090526 Line Up4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here's the guest line-up for Sat, September 5, 2026 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-news.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app.By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker or go to our website and click on the IANR link. Our Podcast has been rated #2 among 100 Podcasts in Houston by feedspot.com and rated in the Top 20 Apple Podcasts in 13countries by Podstatus.com. In 6 years and with over 1,000 Podcasts, we get thousands of hits each day.TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED OF NEW UPDATES.4:20 pm Last week, Mohan Bhagwat, the sixth  Sarsanghchalak Chief of the Indian Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) organization visited New York City and addressed an audience of over 5,000 people in MadisonSquare Gardens, drawing in supporters from across the country for the Universal Oneness Celebration. It was billed as a landmark cultural and interfaith gathering centered on the message of being different and still belonging to one another, reflecting the Hindu philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family. The message and event were advertised in a full page in the Wall Street Journal. Activist Vijay Pallod attended the event and is with us today to describe what happened there.5:00 pm In an apparent case of overzealous bureaucraticoverreach, since April 2024, the Federal Department of Justice has been pursuing allegations of Medicaid fraud against a respected gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, and his 12-year medical practice in Memphis. On a note from Medicaid, FBI Agents raided his office to investigate why he performed 9 times more procedures than competitive groups and fell in the statistical outlier area, even as Medicaid itself praised his work. In September 2024, the Tennessee Medical Board dismissed all charges against him. Undeterred, the DOJ pressed on and filed charges of sexual assault, rape and human trafficking against him. Listen to this gripping story as Dr. Kumar relates what has happened and how he is fighting a 20-year jail term for these ridiculous charges. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews.TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-NEWS or 6397 or at indoamericannews@yahoo.comPlease pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 90,000+ hits to track all current stories.And remember to visit our digital archives from over 18 years. Plus, our entire 45 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University.

How might AI-generated images affect a high-stakes political contest in Texas? Rice University political professor Mark Jones joins the Standard to talk about how Ken Paxton's campaign is hoping to win votes with AI-generated images of his Democratic opponent, James Talarico.Also: Some top-line takeaways from the first day of a first-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention underway […]

On Thursday's show: Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state's private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justify expanding the program.Also this hour: We consider why the federal minimum wage hasn't been raised in 17 years.Then, as the Taliban retook Afghanistan in 2021, The New York Times scrambled to evacuate people that worked for its bureau there and their families. They ended up here in Houston. Why, how, and what happened next is the subject of the new book, The Last Free Women. We talk with the co-authors, Rebecca Blumenstein and Diana Kapp, ahead of an event at Brazos Bookstore Friday.And, this weekend, Performing Arts Houston will present a concert at Jones Hall featuring the complete piano etudes of Philip Glass. Among the performers is Jiani Wu, an HSPVA alum and a current Rice University piano student, who performs and talks about Glass' music.Watch

On Wednesday's show: From this week's GOP mid-term convention in Dallas, to the New Hampshire primary and other stories, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Also this hour: We consider the challenges and importance of communicating with the public about science and scientific research as Rice University launches a new center dedicated to that mission.And we revisit a 2025 conversation with chef, food writer, and filmmaker Adán Medrano about his work honoring the plant-based cooking traditions of Texas-Mexicans.Watch

Today's podcast guest is Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Previously, he worked as senior Gulf analyst at the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies and as codirector of the Kuwait Program on Development, Governance and Globalization in the Gulf States at the London School of Economics. In this episode, Alon and Kristian discuss the still-ongoing war on Iran, the impact the war has had on the Gulf States, Trump's ability or failure to negotiate an end to the conflict, and whether or not we may see further escalation of the conflict. Full bio Kristian Coates Ulrichsen is the Fellow for the Middle East at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Working across the disciplines of political science, international relations and international political economy, his research examines the changing position of Persian Gulf states in the global order, as well as the emergence of longer-term, nonmilitary challenges to regional security. Previously, he worked as senior Gulf analyst at the Gulf Center for Strategic Studies and as codirector of the Kuwait Program on Development, Governance and Globalization in the Gulf States at the London School of Economics. Coates Ulrichsen has published extensively on the Gulf. His most recent books include The Gulf States in International Political Economy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015) and The United Arab Emirates: Power, Politics, and Policymaking (Routledge, 2016). His articles have appeared in numerous academic journals, including Global Policy and the Journal of Arabian Studies, and he consults regularly on Gulf issues for Oxford Analytica and the Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Center. He also writes regularly for the Economist Intelligence Unit, Open Democracy, and Foreign Policy, and authors a monthly column for Gulf Business News and Analysis. He holds a doctorate in history from the University of Cambridge.

Central Washington University Head Coach Jon Hill joins the Gill Athletics Connections Podcast to share a coaching journey shaped by perseverance, mentorship, and the people who refused to give up on him.Jon takes us from his days as a multi-sport athlete in Portland, Oregon, through NAIA and Division I competition, and eventually into coaching stops at Portland State, Eastern Washington, Army West Point, Rice University, and now Central Washington.Along the way, he reflects on the mentors who helped shape his career, including Kebba Tolbert (Gill podcast alum!), Chad Perry, Troy Engle, Mike Smith, and Jim Bevan. The conversation explores coaching education, athlete development, recruiting, leadership, culture, and why the best coaches see their athletes as much more than competitors.This episode is packed with stories, lessons, and thoughtful discussion for coaches at every level.Topics include:• Growing up in Portland's strong multi-sport culture• Learning the value of coaching education• Training under Kebba Tolbert and Chad Perry at Portland State• Coaching at Army West Point and Rice University• Recruiting philosophy in today's landscape• Building culture through values instead of rules• Why great coaches never give up on kids• Finding balance between coaching, family, and lifeDive into nearly 400 episodes featuring insights from coaching legends such as Boo Schexnayder and Dan Pfaff, Diljeet Taylor (BYU) and Beth Alford-Sullivan, as well as superstar coaches Petros Kyprianou (Illinois), Althea Thomas (Vanderbilt) and many more! Find us on Twitch.tv, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more!

What does it feel like to be in control of enough firepower to obliterate a continent? Join host Tom Price as he interviews former ballistic missile sub commander Ronald Ladd.After growing up on a farm in rural Maury County, TN, Ron Ladd attended Rice University for math and engineering on a Navy ROTC scholarship. Following his graduation, he was commissioned as an officer in the navy, where after working for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman Rickover, he joined the submarine service. He deployed aboard the attack submarines USS PUFFER (SSN-652) and USS SEAHORSE (SSN-669). After six years on attack subs, he became the executive officer aboard the ballistic missile sub, USS FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (SSBN-657) before taking command of USS JOHN C. CALHOUN (SSBN-630). After retiring from the navy, Cmdr. Ladd joined Raytheon Corporation, working on multi-branch detection systems. After 21 years with Ratheon, he retired back to his family farm in Maury County, Tennessee. Join host Tom Price, as he speaks with Mr. Ladd about his navy days.

Renée Ford, Ph.D. is a Lab Coordinator at the Contemplative Sciences Center, providing support for contemplative research at the CIRCL Lab. Renée's keen interest in understanding lived experiences in various contexts is a key motivation to her engagement here. She is trained in microphenomenology interviews, a type of interview that focuses on a short moment of experience and interested to apply this method in ongoing research studies.  Renée completed her Ph.D. at Rice University in religious studies, and her dissertation focused on how affective states such as devotion and confidence function in Tibetan Buddhist tantric practices. Prior to joining the CSC, Renée has held fellowship positions at Aarhus University and Ruhr University – Bochum. She has conducted fieldwork in Nepal and India, conducting various types of interviews to capture lived experience and translation work. She also has taught courses in religious studies, including Buddhism and Hinduism, in multiple institutions.   On this episode, we dive into a primer about Tibetan Buddhism, lineage prayers, and a bit about the life of the Tibetan scholar, Longchengpa. Visit Sacred Writes: https://www.sacred-writes.org Visit Renée Ford online: https://csc.virginia.edu/people/renee-ford    

If you told a young Javier Simons that he would one day own his own talent agency and hold an MBA from Rice Business, he would have been in disbelief.Growing up in Panama, Javier's path into the music industry was anything but conventional, he says. After years of waiting tables, Javier taught himself the business of entertainment from backstage, and fell in love with the in's and out's of talent booking and artist management. It was this passion that drove him to creating KOQ Agency, a global touring and talent agency representing independent artists. With the help of an MBA from Rice Business, Javier has scaled KOQ internationally, even booking Danish band Aqua's first U.S. tour.Javier joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to talk about his path from club promoting to entrepreneur, what it really takes to build an artist's career from the ground up, how the MBA gave him the financial and leadership toolkit he was missing, what leading the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference meant to him, and why staying “delusional” is the key to chasing and achieving your dreams.Episode Guide:00:00 Javier Simons Introduction01:03 Early Spark for Live Entertainment03:59 Hard Knocks Education06:53 Founding KOQ Agency09:42 Earning Artist Trust12:30 Booking Aqua U.S. Tour18:16 Riders and Show Crises21:06 Leadership at Denver Pride23:37 Why Rice MBA26:01 Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Conference Legacy29:01 Advice for Breaking Into The Music IndustryThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On taking the risks to discover your potential15:20: One of the things that entrepreneurs need to have is take the risk, because I didn't know my full potential until I did that. Once I did Aqua, that's when I realized that there was no challenge big or small enough that I couldn't achieve. It was really an eye-opening moment, especially when I was going through launch week and starting my first semester of the MBA program. And I remember texting my, my core team at 5:00 AM. I said, "If you see me with bags under my eyes and you don't hear from me until 5:30 before class, this is why." And I sent them the poster of the tour before it had released, and they were so supportive. They were, they were very excited. I think in general, I was the only person working in music, so it was kind of fascinating to them to see somebody that was kind of working a field that I don't think anybody in my, in my cohort was, was working. I took them on a journey with me.What we call delusion as an adult is what a kid calls a dream28:19: What we call delusion as an adult is what a kid calls a dream, you know? And we always need to keep dreaming. I think as adults, we tend to not dream anymore. We tend to just go by facts and figures and, and analytics and, and understanding what the results and predictability and we really lose that charm, that innocence that really drove us when we were young to do things that we would never thought we could do. And I know that this is the beginning of something great, because I feel a big change coming.What's the biggest misconception artists have about building a sustainable career?36:07: I think the biggest misconception artists have is that there is only one pathway to monetize their art, and that is not true. A musician can monetize their music five different ways. Through publishing, through licensing, through live events, and ancillary revenue can be merchandised through the image of the artist and brand partnerships, of course. And there's also the element of music writing and being a producer, right? So learn how your art can be monetized. Don't record a song and throw it on, on SoundCloud and hope that it sticks.Show Links: Championing Diversity from Concerts to Classrooms: Meet Javier Simons, Professional MBA Student | Rice Business, Student StoriesTranscriptGuest Profile:Javier Simons | Rice BusinessJavier Simons | LinkedIn

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by Brian Kilmeade, co-host of FOX & Friends, host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK. The two discuss recent interviews with key political figures, foreign policy negotiations, high-profile legal cases involving Tiger Woods and local trials, as well as the importance of competition, work ethic, and Kilmeade's upcoming live appearance at The Factory in Chesterfield on November 21st. Mark is later joined by Tim Fitch, former St. Louis County Police Chief and former St. Louis County Councilman. The two discuss Fitch's recent international business trip to the Middle East, his experience during a missile threat in Dubai, the federal "Operation Show Me Justice" law enforcement surge into St. Louis, and the political tensions surrounding local public safety leadership. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Duane Patterson, producer of The Hugh Hewitt Show, host of the Duane's World Podcast, and contributor to Hot Air, for his signature fast-paced analysis. The two discuss recent polling trends in major political races, high-profile legal updates involving Tiger Woods, national media coverage, and the political dynamics surrounding key Senate and House races across the country. Mark is later joined by Mark Judge, journalist, filmmaker, and author of The Devil's Triangle: Mark Judge vs the New American Stasi. The two discuss Judge's upcoming Anti-Communist Film Festival in Washington, D.C., the importance of cultural storytelling, the 20th anniversary of The Lives of Others, and his insights into modern journalism and political media narrative dynamics. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

Mark is joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome.

In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day and more. Mark is later joined by Bill King, Research Fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute, former businessman and lawyer, former opinion columnist and editorial board member at the Houston Chronicle, and author of Unapologetically Moderate. The two discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Edouard in the Houston area, as well as an insider look at Texas's tight, highly contentious Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, polling dynamics, and how independent and Latino voters are shaping the outcome.

President Trump announced an unprecedented agreement in which the Pentagon would become an investor in a private company granted exclusive oil development rights in Venezuela. Nick Schifrin discussed the deal with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program for the Baker Institute at Rice University. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Jordan Betz is a strength and conditioning coach in the tactical and Special Operations communities, known for developing the world's strongest operators. Betz started his work in the tactical strength and conditioning setting in 2018. He began his career in college first as a volunteer assistant coach with his alma mater, Texas A&M University-Commerce from 2013-2014. From there he interned at Rice University before becoming an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Wyoming from 2015 to 2017 before transitioning into the tactical coaching world. Betz and his wife, Riley, founded Down Range Strength, specializing in assessment and selection train-ups, powerlifting and strongman prep around deployments, and injury prevention for elite military units. They also run World's Strongest Operator, an invite-only strongman event honoring fallen operators. The inaugural event was held in 2021 in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin of 26th STS and is looking toward its seventh year of competition and remembrance. A former football player at Texas A&M University-Commerce from 2011-2013, Betz channeled his preparation for football in the weight room to shift to competing in powerlifting. He remains very active himself and continues to train in a conjugate style while balancing the rigors of the tactical coaching profession, running his business and spending time with his family. Samson EquipmentSamson Equipment provides Professional Weight Room Solutions for all your S&C needs.Cerberus StrengthUse Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.comSport KiltUse Code: TSG at SportKilt.comDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Kelsey Norman is a Fellow for the Middle East and Director of the Women's Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Her new book, Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance and Repression in Africa, examines how wealthy countries increasingly use foreign aid to persuade other governments to stop migrants before they reach Europe or the United States—and the unintended political consequences of those policies. In this episode, Kelsey explains what she calls "migration management aid" and how it has shaped relationships with countries including Turkey, Libya, and Rwanda. We also discuss whether more recent policies, including the Trump administration's deportation agreements with countries such as Eswatini, fit into this broader pattern. The conversation then turns to one of the book's central arguments: that outsourcing migration control can undermine democracy and good governance by strengthening authoritarian governments and giving them new resources and leverage. We conclude by discussing whether there is a better way for wealthy countries to cooperate with governments on migration without reinforcing repression or sacrificing human rights.

Will we change or terraform Mars to better suit humans? Or are we more likely to change ourselves to better fit the red planet? How far can evolution take us in these new and exotic environments? These and many other fascinating questions are at the heart of Rice University professor Scott Solomon’s great book, “Becoming Martian”. He joins host Mat Kaplan for a far-ranging conversation in this month’s installment of Planetary Radio’s book club edition. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/book-club-scott-solomonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Misto isn't just Lauren Brogdon's go-to coffee order. It's part of a routine she intentionally keeps simple, saving her energy for the decisions that matter most during her day. That same philosophy carries into every aspect of her career, especially when the stakes are high, which, in Lauren's world, is often.In this episode of Counsel Brew, Lauren shares how a piece of advice she received early in her career became one of the guiding principles she still lives by today: be a duck on a pond. Calm on the surface. Paddling like crazy underneath. Whether she's helping clients navigate a cybersecurity incident, responding to a crisis, or balancing a demanding legal career with raising two young daughters, Lauren explains that confidence isn't just about always having the right answer. It's about bringing calm when everyone around you needs it most.Lauren found her place in the law when she discovered a passion for crisis management. It's not every lawyer who gets excited about helicopter underwater escape training and learning how to survive a simulated crash in the ocean, but Lauren isn't every lawyer. She shares why she genuinely loves helping clients through some of their hardest days and how preparation, empathy, and a steady hand have become the foundation of her approach.From simplifying everyday decisions to trusting her instincts, Lauren has learned that the secret formula to her impactful leadership is her ability to remain calm. Something she chooses, practices, and brings to others when they need it most. And that's why we think she's such a badass.In This EpisodeWhy "duck on a pond" became Lauren's philosophy for leadership and crisis managementFinding a legal career that combined problem-solving, technology, and peopleHelping clients navigate times of crisis and some of their most difficult daysWhy confidence comes from preparation, not perfectionEliminating unnecessary decisions, from her daily Misto to her travel routineBalancing a demanding legal career while raising two young daughtersHelicopter underwater escape training and other unexpected lessons from crisis responseA memorable Stupid Shit Segment you won't forgetAbout Lauren BrogdonLauren Brogdon is a partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, where she advises clients on cybersecurity, privacy, incident response, and complex technology-related matters. She regularly helps organizations navigate data breaches, regulatory investigations, and other high-pressure situations where clear communication and thoughtful leadership are essential. Her practice combines deep technical knowledge with practical problem-solving, helping clients navigate moments when calm, trusted counsel matters most.Listen now:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2364055/episodes/19679404Find Lauren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-brogdon/Message us at hello@counselbrew.com  Visit us at http://www.counselbrew.com And Follow us @counselbrewhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/counsel-brew/Send us Fan Mail Explicit Rating is for the occasional use of colorful language.

It's one of the most feared moments in anyone's career – finding out you've just lost your job. After a layoff or an unexpected career transition, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to finding your next opportunity, especially in the age of AI tracking systems and applicant pools of hundreds or even thousands of job candidates. So what can you do to stand out from the crowd? On the inaugural episode of Owl Have You Know's “Field Notes,” Marie Bergeron, director of career development for experienced hires and alumni at Rice Business, shares her top tips for landing a new job. Step by step, she walks co-host Brian Jackson '21 through the processing, planning and networking stages of the job hunt. Episode Guide:00:00 Layoff Survival Roadmap01:14 First 24 Hours02:02 Use Benefits and Severance04:05 Build a Targeted Plan06:37 Polish LinkedIn and Resume07:50 First Month Networking Wins11:20 Reaching Out the Right Way13:44 Avoid Panic Mistakes15:06 Compartmentalize the Emotions20:07 Spotting Desperation Signals23:24 Explaining the Layoff in Interviews29:31 Negotiate the Offer Confidently33:46 The Critical Role of NetworkingThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:The biggest mistake job seekers make20:14: [Brian Jackson] How can you pretty quickly tell that someone's doing their search from a place of panic rather than purpose? 20:34: [Marie: Here's the killer, "I'll take anything." This is not helpful. This is not helpful. If you're networking and telling somebody, "I'll take any job," they have no idea how to help you. You have to say, "I think I want to go into supply chain or perhaps procurement." You know? And that way the people's minds can go to who do they know in those areas.How to recover after a layoff16:13: In the old days, losing your job was a shame, you know? You did something wrong because people were employed for life, so to speak. But in today's world of private equity takeovers and quarterly reports of profitability and whatnot, companies reorg constantly to make their financial outcomes align with what the market wants, right? And so it happens so regularly now that it really shouldn't be as big an emotional outcome as it is, you know? And we do have to compartmentalize and say, "That's just business." Even though you think, "No, my boss hated me," or, "This one was talking about me and that's why it happened." It happened, and you have to put that in one box, and the other box is executing on my plan to get to where I want to be.Looking for a job can be fun22:33: You know, this is going to sound odd, but looking for a job can be fun. You reconnect with people you haven't talked to in a long time. You learn about opportunities you never thought that you might fit into. You, you feel kind of smart about the market. And if you like people, you're having coffee with people, you're having lunch with people, instead of sitting in your office in front of a computer screen, and it literally can be fun. And I realize there's a financial thing kinda sitting on your shoulder. But it's something that you can actually enjoy if you're doing it right.Show Links: Rice Business' Career Development OfficeTranscriptGuest Profile:Marie Bergeron | Rice BusinessMarie Bergeron | LinkedIn

Has Iran been expanding the war in the Middle East with its proxies in other countries? We talk with Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, about what's going on.

* When kids commit crimes, how responsible are parents? We'll go over what the law says in Louisiana with Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino. * Has Iran been expanding the war in the Middle East with its proxies in other countries? We'll talk with Kristian Coates Ulrichsen from Rice University on what's going on.

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On Thursday's show: Marijuana enforcement and no-knock warrants will be on the ballot for Houston voters in November. And airport workers are getting a raise. Houston Public Media's Dominic Anthony Walsh has been following those developments and breaks them down for us.Also this hour: As Johnson Space Center continues preparations for the next Artemis mission and America's return to the moon, it reminds us that NASA's long-term vision includes using the moon as a stepping-stone for future missions to Mars. But there is a lot to consider about what human beings spending extended time on the moon or Mars will mean. We revisit a February conversation with Rice University biology professor Scott Solomon, author of Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds.Then, we consider how alcohol consumption habits are changing and what that might mean for the health of younger Houstonians.And we learn about a documentary in production about soccer in Houston.Watch

Can one molecule almost double our lifespan?Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, the oldest and longest manufacturer of the Nobel Prize-winning ESS60 molecule. He came here to explain why almost nobody has heard of it.The story gets stranger the further in we go. Rice University scientists discovered this ball-shaped carbon molecule in 1985. It performs better than most existing materials in batteries, tires, and inks, and its antioxidant properties are far more powerful than vitamin C. Then a French toxicity study produced unexpected longevity results.Chris outlines the manufacturing process, the liver recovery data, the cancer cell study, the sleep testimonials, and the pet results that leave placebo out of the argument.If you've ever taken C60 and wondered whether you were drinking expensive pee, this one is for you.Visit myvitalc.com/lukestorey and use code STOREY for $30 off your first order.You'll learn:[0:00] Introduction[5:38] The rat study that found 90% longer lifespans[14:15] The graphite-vaporizing, oxygen-free reactor process behind manufacturing pure ESS60[21:18] Adding "not for human consumption" while biohackers kept calling about their 275-pound rats[34:14] The multi-billion-person sleep study we run every daylight savings time[48:47] Why five ampoules a flight became part of my air travel arsenal[55:29] Exploring whether C60 can detox your brain the way activated charcoal can't[1:27:50] The gossip behind the Nobel Prize and the grad students who discovered it but got nothing[1:37:50] Why manually stacking the youth peptide and ESS60 beats using an emulsifier[1:42:45] The Sesame Street test for spotting C60 products that contain zero C60[1:50:39] Three teachers who shaped ChrisResources Mentioned:Wizard Sciences: Use code LUKE for 15% off all products! (except subscriptions) | WebsiteSens.AI | ProductThe prolongation of the lifespan of rats by repeated oral administration of [60]fullerene by Baati et al. | ArticleAX3 Bio-Pure Astaxanthin | ProductPresence and Quantity of Botanical Ingredients With Purported Performance-Enhancing Properties in Sports Supplements by Cohen et al. | ArticleFullerene C60 Protects Against Intestinal Injury from Deoxynivalenol Toxicity by Improving Antioxidant Capacity by Liao et al. | ArticleC60 Fullerene Reduces the Development of Post-Traumatic Dysfunction in Rat Soleus Muscle by Prylutskyy et al. | ArticleREAD: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dream by Matt Walker | BookREAD: The Most Beautiful Molecule: The Discovery of the Buckyball by Hugh Aldersey-Williams | BookFull show notes at lukestorey.com/c60Related The Life Stylist Episodes:C-60: The Miracle Molecule for Biohacking Pets, Hair Loss, EMF, & Cancer W/ Ian Mitchell | PodcastHolon Brain Training: Transcend Trauma & Master the Flow State w/ Drs. Drew Pierson & Amy Albright | PodcastDave Asprey – Smarter Not Harder: Top Biohacks for Vitality, Longevity & Maximum Brain Power | PodcastFind more from Chris:MyVitalC | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeRead: Live Longer and Better: Your Journey to Living Longer and Better Has Never Been More Achievable Than Today by Chris Burres and Jerome R. Corsi, PhD here.Read: The Longevity Molecule: The Secret to Doubling Lifespan to 152 Years (and Beyond) by Chris Burres here.Find more from Luke:Luke Storey | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube | LinkedInThe Life Stylist is Brought To You By:ACTIVATION PRODUCTS | Visit activationproducts.com/luke and use code LUKE for 15% off your order.LEELA QUANTUM | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off your first order.BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15% off sitewide. Plus, get a free bottle of MassZymes while supplies last.ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR | Visit lukestorey.com/skinrepair and use code LUKE for 20% off your order.

This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Based in NYC since 2011, Adam came to New York by way of Houston, TX, where he completed his Master's Degree at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music (2008). Adam grew up in Northeast Ohio, where he attended Cleveland State University (2006). Formally studying classical percussion throughout his education, Adam also actively performed as a freelancer on drum set — his classical background combined with his drum set skills gave him a unique blend that turned out to be very well-suited for musical theater.After playing its out-of-town tryout at Houston's Alley Theatre, Adam had his Broadway debut as the drummer on Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND when it transferred to Broadway (Spring 2011). OBCR on Sony Masterworks.With his foot in the door from his first Broadway show, Adam set about the work of subbing and building a reputation in and around the city. Subbing on NYC productions as diverse as RENT, EVITA, MATILDA the Musical, AVENUE Q, CATS, HELLO DOLLY, ANASTASIA, THE PROM, WEST SIDE STORY, COME FROM AWAY, and LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS — and many more — Adam routinely demonstrates a wide-ranging versatility. A unique hybrid player, Adam is equally at home on drum set and percussion, excelling in situations that demand both contemporary drum set styles and legit classical/orchestral sensibilities.Adam's most recent NYC chairs include 2017's BANDSTAND on Broadway (TONY Nomination for Best Orchestrations, TONY WINNER for Best Choreography), Jerry Springer the Opera, and Between the Lines with acclaimed writers Samsel & Anderson — where Adam not only played drums and percussion but helped create the percussive mix elements. Adam is often found developing new works in NYC's rehearsal studios, working with established and new writing teams whenever possible. Most recently, Adam subbed on CATS: The Jellicle Ball.Adam has supported many of NYC's finest singers, including Caroline Bowman, Austin Colby, Jordan Dobson, Natalie Weiss, Justin Guarini, Sierra Boggess, Laura Osnes, Josh Young, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Patti LuPone, Jeremy Jordan, Ben Fankhauser, Brian Justin Crumm, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Kacey Velazquez, Loren Allred, Andy Mientus, and Crystal Monee Hall, among many others.When not in the theater, Adam is often found in NYC recording studios playing for singer/songwriters and composers like Desi Oakley, The Jack Mosbacher Band, Michael Mott, and David Mallamud — playing cabaret spots like Feinstein's 54 Below, performing at Lincoln Center, and downtown venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Piano's, and The Bitter End. Adam also records drum tracks and produces at his studio in Midtown Manhattan.Recordings Adam Has Played On:* Between the Lines Original Cast Recording* BANDSTAND Original Broadway Cast Recording* Desi Oakley, “Repeat”* Michael Mott, “Abandoned Heart” (Released on Broadway Records, September 15, 2017)* A Rockin' Midsummer Night's Dream – World Premiere Recording* You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (2016 Off-Broadway Cast Recording) — available on iTunes, Amazon, and Barnes & NobleCollaborators featured on these recordings include David Mallamud, Nat Zegree, The Jack Mosbacher Band, and Desi Oakley.Connect with Adam:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Contact form for bookings and inquiries.Site: home | about | media | recording/programmingClayton Craddock was most recently the drummer for Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. He is also the founder of Broadway Drumming 101 and the author of Broadway Bound and Beyond: A Musician's Guide to Building a Theater Career.His Broadway credits include Memphis, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Ain't Too Proud, and Cats: The Jellicle Ball, with additional credits spanning tick, tick…BOOM!, The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, and subbing on Rent, Motown, Evita, Avenue Q, and the Hadestown tour.Clayton has appeared on The View, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, and the Tony Awards. He has performed with artists ranging from Chuck Berry and Ben E. King to Kristin Chenoweth and Norm Lewis.www.claytoncraddock.com Get full access to Broadway Drumming 101 at broadwaydrumming101.substack.com/subscribe

James Tour is not your average university professor - not only is he a professor of three different fields (chemistry, materials science, and nanoengineering) at Rice University in Houston, Texas, but he's also started 17 companies, has many hundreds of patents, and has written over 850 scientific publications. However, those achievements are not what he's most excited about; rather, it's sharing his deeply-rooted faith and seeing thousands over the years coming to Jesus, including one of his Nobel Prize-winning colleagues. It's a stunning interview!▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rX2iMmmD8mwJesus and Science Foundation: jesusandscience.org Dr. Tour's website: jmtour.comYouTube | Facebook | Instagram | X.comDr. Tour's weekly email newsletter.He has read the book ‘The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon by Steven J. Lawson over 50 times, so maybe it's worth reading likewise!---

Send us Fan Mail"I could feel my leg tearing in three places as I was launched up into the air... There I was, knowing that my dream was over, that I had reached the highest and lowest point of my life at the exact same time."  ~ Cherita O'dellKey Discussion Highlights & TakeawaysTurning Insults into Fuel: How Cherita used the verbal bullying she faced in high school as mental "power packs" to become a stronger athlete.The Olympic Heartbreak: The harrowing story of slipping on a wet takeoff board days before the Olympics, tearing her leg in three places.The Power of a Pivot: Why you should let your day job fund your passion until you can fully transition into your true calling.Manifesting Success: How writing the vision down and boldly declaring her goals helped Cherita acquire the exact luxury car she needed to elevate her real estate brand.Trusting Divine Timing: Cherita's journey through an eight-year single season, the personal development she embraced, and how it led to her marriage and family. ⏱️ Show Timestamps & Chapter Markings00:00:00 - Welcome to The Remarkable People Podcast00:02:51 - The Comeback Helps You Deal with the Setback00:06:45 - Becoming "Cherita the Cheetah" and Overcoming Bullying00:09:50 - Earning a Full Ride to Rice University00:15:00 - Jumping a National Record from Pure Anger00:17:10 - The Olympic Nightmare: Tearing Her Leg in the Rain00:20:20 - Finding Hope from Missionaries Outside the Olympic Village00:24:40 - The Mental Game of an Elite Athlete00:28:15 - Transitioning to Hospitality and Real Estate00:34:20 - How to Transition Your Career Safely00:42:15 - The Power of Manifestation and the White Luxury Car00:49:30 - Navigating an 8-Year Single Season and Divine Timing00:52:00 - Cherita's Book: Good God!Guest Bio:Cherita O'dell is a former Olympian, author, and luxury real estate agent based in Barbados. After earning a full athletic scholarship to Rice University, she qualified for the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta in the long jump. A devastating injury during a practice meet abruptly ended her athletic career. Since then, Cherita has transitioned into hospitality and entrepreneurship, serving as a successful realtor for the past 20 years. She is also the author of the book Good God!, a comical and insightful look at her eight-year journey as a single woman before starting her family.Website: https://cheritaodellspeaks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheritaodellspeaksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheritaodellspeaksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherita-odellCheck out the full episode and special offers at https://DavidPasqualone.com/Cherita now!Support the showTHE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER: While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

Henry Richardson, a former national champion diver, has built a career centered around health, wellbeing, and community. After earning his MBA at Rice Business, Henry founded the fitness studio chain, DEFINE body & mind, a nod to a professor's words about defining your role in this world.  Henry's work with DEFINE has since evolved into Define Living, apartment communities with health and wellbeing at their core. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, hosted by Brian Jackson ‘21, Henry shares his journey from all-star athlete to entrepreneur, how he's creating environments that shape behavior and improve wellbeing, and why he believes business, at its best, is a spiritual practice.Episode Guide:00:00 Meet Henry Richardson00:55 Life in Tepoztlán02:40 From Diving to Teaching05:33 Yoga Turning Point09:19 Choosing Rice MBA10:39 The Moment That Sparked DEFINE14:29 Environment Shapes Behavior16:34 Define Living Community Model22:10 Leadership in Real Estate25:14 Positive Psychology Proof27:26 Feronia Retreat Vision31:56 Business As A Spiritual Practice35:46 Advice for Disconnection38:10 Defining His Role TodayThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:The lightbulb moment Henry knew he had to build something of his own[11:34]  I was in business school 2007 through 2009, and that was literally the time of the Great Recession. And so my first semester of my second year was when everything just essentially was bleak. I remember one of my professors, he said, "Look, last year 75% of students at this point had job offers, and this year only 25%. So it's a complete flip, right? And so things aren't as hopeful as they perhaps were over a year ago.”  And he said the phrase you just mentioned. He said, "Listen, don't take a job just because it's available. Take something that's going to define your role in this world." And I just, like, stopped in my foot track, like, this may not be exactly what I do, but if I do, if I open up a studio, a fitness studio, I'm calling it Define.That's exactly the thing I needed. And I actually have to admit, I cut my next class, which I am not one prone to do. I feel like I'm a good student, right? But I cut my next class, and I filed my DBA for Define in Harris County. On why Henry sees business as a spiritual practice, not just a hustle [32:12] Business is actually a very spiritual process. It is discipline. It's devotion. It is connecting to something that's bigger than yourself so that you can be better than just the individual self that you are. And I think business is very much like that. I feel like if you are working in an industry that you're passionate about, that you want to contribute to, it can be something that can be utilized for the good of humanity. You know, doing well by doing good, that whole mindset. His calculated approach to big leaps like taking the plunge at Rice Business School [13:17] I'm creative, and I'm adventurous for sure. I mean, I used to dive from a 10-meter platform. But I'm not just, like, blindly foolish in anything I do. I'm pretty calculated in terms of the approach that I take to most things. Like in diving, you start on the one meter, and then you go to the three, and then you go to the five, and then you go to the seven, and then you go to the ten. And so there's these steps that take you along this path, and the exact same thing happened with me at business school. And it was so powerful because Rice was the quote-unquote "platform" for me to dive and jump into my business, and it gave me the path and the training to feel confident.Show Links: Define LivingFeronia | Retreat and Event VenueBreathing Life Back in Business, Henry Richardson | TEDxTranscriptGuest Profile:Henry Richardson | LinkedInHenry Richardson | Rice Business

Joanna Nathan, CEO and co-founder of Prana Surgical, adjunct professor at Rice University and a former MedTech investor who spent years at the J&J MedTech Center for Device Innovation before crossing over into building herself. Her company recently secured FDA clearance for the Prana System, a tissue-sparing platform rethinking how early stage lung cancer is diagnosed and treated.In this episode, Joanna shares the deeply personal story behind her move from investing back into operating, having lost her four year old son in 2021 and wanting proximity to patient impact rather than evaluating innovation from the sidelines. It is an honest and moving conversation about what actually drives someone to take on a decade-long mission.We get into what she learned watching hundreds of pitches from the investor seat, why a no is very often about portfolio construction and timing rather than the quality of your idea, and why a fundraising pitch is a vision document backed by evidence rather than a journal article. Joanna then breaks down the problem Prana is solving, why removing large portions of lung for a tiny early stage nodule is no longer justifiable and how the system is right-sized for the level of risk these smaller lesions present.We also explore the changing face of lung cancer, the rise of never smokers now approaching one in three patients, why the disease is getting younger and more female, the role of mobile screening in rural areas and where AI genuinely helps rather than replaces clinical judgement. Joanna closes with hard-won advice for anyone thinking about founding a company and why community is what carries you through.Timestamps[00:01:38] From Research to Investing to Building: The Path Back to Operating[00:03:33] Why a No From an Investor Is Rarely About Your Idea[00:05:29] Why a Pitch Is a Vision Document Not a Journal Article[00:07:16] The Problem With Early Stage Lung Cancer Surgery Today[00:09:22] The Rise of Never Smokers and a Disease That Is Changing Fast[00:11:03] Why Women Under 50 Now Face Higher Lung Cancer Rates[00:13:18] Getting Creative on Access: Mobile CT Screening in Rural Areas[00:17:21] AI in MedTech: Assisting Clinical Judgement Not Replacing It[00:19:22] How Houston Became an Unlikely MedTech Powerhouse[00:24:06] Who Should Not Become a Founder and the Decade-Long QuestionConnect with Joanna - ⁠linkedin.com/in/joannacnathan/Learn more about Prana Surgical - https://www.pranasurgical.com/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Medical device training courses delivered by Karandeep through Bywater - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bywater.co.uk/

Bill King, a fellow at the Rice University's Baker Institute who follows demographic trends, believes Houston's sustained, rapid growth may be over. He discusses how the metro area may want to consider a future where new residents no longer strain public services.

Orion Miller joins the podcast to talk about his path from growing up in New York City to joining the San Francisco Symphony bass section. Orion studied at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University with Tim Pitts and spent formative summers at places like Tanglewood, Music Academy of the West, and Aspen Music Festival. We dig into Orion's audition journey, including getting cut from the San Francisco Symphony preliminaries, rethinking how he prepared, and eventually winning the job after a trial week. Orion shares the practice system that changed everything for him, from 25% tempo work and Galamian-style rhythms to mock auditions, detailed listening, score study, and learning to trust the process. We also talk about focus, phone distraction, sustainable preparation, life in the SFS bass section, and his advice to young bassists.  Listen, watch, and read this conversation in ​full audio and HD video on Double Bass HQ​. Photo credit: San Francisco Symphony Thank you to our sponsor! Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – CMU is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals as a musician. Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city's ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah's website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens   When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg

In this episode, host Matt Rogers and co-host Dr. Brian McCraw talk with Shara Bumgarner, cofounder of Houston's Joy School, and architect Janann Pittman of Jackson & Ryan Architects about creating a K-8 school built for kids with learning differences. From the school's humble start with four students in 1997 to its thoughtfully designed campus today, Shara and Janann unpack how intentional design - down to door handles and bathroom stalls - can turn a school into a true second home. They dig into individualized instruction, the "it depends" philosophy, and why joy, not just remediation, should be at the heart of every learning space. Takeaways: No one-size-fits-all - Kids are grouped by specific learning needs, not grade level or diagnosis. Design follows philosophy - Spaces are built around flexibility and the school's culture, not just function. Details matter - Even door handles and toilet flushes were chosen to ease student anxiety. Safety enables learning - An anxious brain can't learn, so comfort comes first for kids and parents alike. Joy beats survival - Disco balls and dance parties aren't extras - they're core to helping kids truly thrive.   About Shara Bumgarner: Shara Bumgarner co-founded The Joy School in 1997 and has been our Head of School since 2002. Shara's inspiration for starting The Joy School stemmed from witnessing bright students with learning differences and disabilities slip through the cracks in public school because of a lack of understanding of such students. Shara is committed to providing the most optimal, joyful environment for students and teachers with an emphasis on embracing individual differences. Starting The Joy School changed her life as an educator, and she hopes to have that same impact on each student, parent and teacher at the School. Outside of school, Shara focuses on her family, which includes her supportive husband and three daughters. Link to Shara's LinkedIn account - Link Link to The Joy School Website - Link   About Janann Pittman, AIA: For over 35 years, since her first K-12 and higher education projects, Janann has been passionate about institutional and educational architecture that reinforces and expands communities, and impacts children of all ages. As a Principal with Jackson & Ryan Architects, Janann is licensed in multiple states, with education projects from Pennsylvania to Texas. Janann seeks to understand her unique clients and their communities, so her designs reflect them and serve them in highly personal ways.  Janann comes from a family of educators and has served on numerous PTO boards and committees for her sons' schools, on the Rice University Alumni Board, and was a founding board member of Books Between Kids.  While Janann loved her time at Rice University, she is most enthusiastic about her middle school years at Shoreham-Wading River Middle School. Named a Blue Ribbon School the first year the award was given, Janann loved the fabulous arts and community service programs, and the focus on interdisciplinary projects, in smaller neighborhood communities. And, the amazing school even had goats! Link to Janann's LinkedIn account - Link Link to Education portion of JRA web site  Link to JRA education web page Link to Jackson & Ryan Architects Education brochure Link to Design for Education brochure   Episode 345 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website      

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Send Vanessa a text or a voicemail!If you are enjoying this podcast and want to support Vanessa's work, you can do so here: Buy Me a Coffee – Intentionally WellMost of us don't think much about our eye health until something changes.Earlier this year, I experienced an unexpected change in my own vision that led me down a path of learning more about eye health, and it quickly became clear just how many people are navigating dry eye, screen fatigue, floaters, and other vision concerns without fully understanding what's happening.In this episode, I'm joined by optometrist and dry eye specialist Dr. Pam Theriot for a practical conversation about protecting your vision in today's digital world. We discuss why dry eye is becoming increasingly common, how screen use impacts the eyes, changes that can occur with age, and simple habits that can support long-term eye health.Whether you're experiencing symptoms or simply want to be more proactive, this episode is filled with practical, evidence-informed advice you can begin applying today.In This Episode:Why dry eye is becoming increasingly commonThe impact of screen time on eye health and digital eye strainHormones and their role in dry eye and vision changesUnderstanding floaters and the eye's gel-like vitreousCommon vision changes that can occur as we ageEye makeup, false lashes, and habits that may affect your eyesChoosing and using eye drops wiselyPractical strategies for protecting your long-term eye healthWhen it's time to see an eye care professionalAbout Dr. Pam Theriot:Dr. Pam Theriot serves as the Clinical Director of the Dry Eye Center at Lusk Eye Specialists in Shreveport, Louisiana. She earned her undergraduate degree from Rice University before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. She completed a residency at the State University of New York College of Optometry and a fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry.Passionate about patient education, Dr. Theriot launched her educational blog and published Alleviate Dry Eye to help individuals better understand and manage dry eye disease. She serves on the Public Awareness Committee of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society (TFOS), is the Dry Eye Disease columnist for Optometric Management, and lectures internationally on ocular surface disease, aesthetics, presbyopia, and dry eye. In 2025, her TEDx talk on the importance of eye health in the digital age received an Editor's Pick Award.Connect with Dr. Pam:Website & ResourcesDr. Pam's WebsiteFree Dry Eye Guides & Patient ResourcesWatch Dr. Pam's TEDx TalkFollow Dr. PamInstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInX (Twitter)TikTokConnect with Vanessa and the podcast: Click here to explore the Intentionally Well Affiliate & Discount HubIWP Website: Intentionally Well PodcastSubstack: Intentionally Well ReflectionsPodcast on InstagramVanessa on InstagramPodcast on YouTubeVanessa on TikTokVanessa on XEmail: intentionallywellpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showThis episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.

For Alecia Harris '23, art is as essential as breathing, and it's something everyone deserves to have access to. So she's turned that belief into a career that sits at the intersection of art and business, with a mission focused on making art accessible.After years working in arts programming and visitor engagement at Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts, she earned her Professional MBA from Rice Business, then pivoted into private wealth management at J.P. Morgan, where she built a client book of art collectors and museum donors. Now, as chief development officer at the Rothko Chapel, she's channeling all of that experience into leading fundraising and development for one of Houston's most iconic cultural institutions, during a pivotal moment in its history.Alecia joins co-host Brian Jackson '21 to discuss her winding path from art history to finance and back, what “radical hospitality” means in practice, how her MBA gave her the 50,000-foot view she needed, and why Houston's next generation of patrons must step up to steward the city's world-class cultural institutions into the future.Episode Guide:00:00 Meet Alecia Harris01:09 Finding Art History02:29 Art Without Intimidation05:02 Radical Hospitality06:26 The Rothko Chapel07:39 Renovation and Light09:13 Why Get an MBA12:21 From Arts to JPMorgan14:26 MBA Learning Curve15:46 Art Advantage in Banking21:37 Development Role Day to Day23:43 Leadership Across Sectors28:17 Travel for Art31:08 Houston Hidden GemsThe Owl Have You Know Podcast is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Why arts shouldn't be a luxury 5:41: If you stand in front of a piece of work, often Rothko paintings, like people talk about having your Rothko moment, like people are moved to tears. They have these transformative experiences in front of it. Why shouldn't that be available to everybody? And for me, even when I was working in, at JPMorgan, and I was working in finance, I had to have access to art every day because for me, it's like breathing. And I think good art holds a mirror up to society. It helps you process universal truths. It helps you connect to people. It's so important to me. It's not a luxury. It's something that I think everybody has to have access to it. And so anything that I can do to make people feel as if they also have an ownership over this, they have a right to access it, that's something that I'm very motivated by.The 50,000-foot view of leadership23:15: I never would have had that 50,000 square foot view or really been able to understand how all the different pieces came together if I hadn't gone to business school. So I'm so, so fortunate that I have that perspective. One, just the scope of programs that we learned at Rice, but then also getting that experience working at the bank and now being able to bring all of that to this very worthwhile organization is incredibly meaningful.Why curiosity makes better leaders23:55: For me, there's not really the qualities that I look for in a leader that I don't look for and think are worthwhile in just general human beings. Like this curiosity and openness, a willingness to listen. I think we can learn so much from unexpected places, take inspiration from unexpected places. I'm somebody that's a big info gatherer, and I'll take something and it's like I don't really know what I'm going to do with that or why I needed to know that right now, but I'll put it, you know, in my back pocket. And then those moments when you're able to make the connection later and it kind of unlocks new meaning or new opportunity, those are always really rewarding.Show Links: Rothko ChapelMoody Center for the Arts | Rice UniversityTranscriptGuest Profile:Alecia Harris | Rothko Chapel

TimeStamps:  00:00 — Introduction & Meet Chris Burres 02:03 — Chris's Journey to Longevity Science 05:28 — The Discovery of ESS60: A Nobel Prize-Winning Molecule 07:00 — The 90% Longevity Study Results 07:55 — What "Living Longer and Better" Really Means 11:15 — Common Mistakes People Make Pursuing Longevity 12:56 — Deep Dive: What Is the ESS60 Molecule? 15:25 — How the Molecule Becomes a Supplement 18:55 — Mitochondria, Oxidative Stress & the BOSS Theory 24:40 — Four Pillars: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep & Mindset 25:54 — Rewiring Negative Thoughts with Positive Phrases 29:29 — Where to Learn More & Special Offers 32:19 — Recap of Key Takeaways Desc: In this episode of The Holistic Kids Show, hosts Zayn, Emad, and Kasim sit down with Chris Burres — author of Live Longer and Better, co-founder and chief scientist at My Vital C, and host of the Live Beyond the Norms podcast — to explore the science of longevity. Chris shares the story behind ESS60, a Nobel Prize-winning carbon molecule discovered at Rice University that produced a 90% life extension in a landmark longevity study. He breaks down how this molecule supports mitochondrial health through his "BOSS theory" (Buffering Oxidative Stress System), why living longer only matters if you're also living better, and the four foundational pillars of longevity: nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindset. The conversation covers: How Chris went from a 14-year-old with dreams of owning a Lamborghini to co-founding a longevity science company What ESS60 is, how it's discovered, and why it was almost dismissed as toxic The connection between mitochondria, oxidative stress, and long-term health Practical tips for reframing negative thoughts with positive replacement phrases Why happiness and giving value to others are tied to a longer, healthier life A fascinating, science-packed conversation that breaks down complex longevity research into concepts kids, teens, and parents alike can understand. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The statements and views reflected in this podcast are not to be taken as medical advice. --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD