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Send us a textThis week's guest, Ben Trunzo, became the Head Athletic Therapist at the University of Winnipeg shortly after getting certified as an AT in 1987. He worked with the Wesmen Varsity athletes for 25 years. In 1993, he expanded his role to include the Canadian National Women's Volleyball Team, a position he held until 2012. Additionally, Ben served as the Head Athletic Therapist for the Winnipeg Thunder professional basketball team for three seasons.In 2008, Ben transitioned to a full-time teaching position at the University. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to passing on his knowledge and passion for athletic therapy to the next generation of professionals in the field. This dedication was highlighted in 2022 when Ben was the recipient of the Clifford J. Robson Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence from the University of WinnipegOver the years Ben has served with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association as Board Member, President, Ex-Officio for the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Canada, and numerous positions on various committees, including the Certification Committee, Written Exam Review, and Chair of Major Games Selection. He also served on the Manitoba Athletic Therapists Association Board of Directors.Ben was inducted into the CATA Hall of Fame in 2021. He has also received several prestigious awards, including the CATA Special Recognition Award (1993), the MATA Chuck Badcock Special Recognition Award (2012), and the CATA Distinguished Athletic Therapy Educator Award (2013). Beyond his role as an AT, Ben is also a father and husband. A lot of great insight and story in this one, enjoy!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com

Terwijl president Trump in de VS zaagt aan de poten van de academische wereld, kijken Nederlandse wetenschappers argwanend toe. Want wat voor gevolgen heeft deze oorlog tegen woke en antisemitisme op de Nederlandse academische wereld en de rest van de wereld? Sven praat vandaag met voormalig minister van Onderwijs en sinds kort hoogleraar Wetenschap en Samenleving in Internationaal Perspectief aan de UvA Robbert Dijkgraaf. Sven op 1 is een programma van Omroep WNL. Meer van WNL vind je op onze website en sociale media: ► Website: https://www.wnl.tv  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omroepwnl  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omroepwnl ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wnlvandaag ► Steun WNL, word lid: https://www.steunwnl.tv ► Gratis Nieuwsbrief: https://www.wnl.tv/nieuwsbrief 

Adam Santalla Pierce was named president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte in February 2025. He talks about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization. Adam Santalla Pierce courtesy of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte.

Adam Santalla Pierce was named president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte in February 2025. He talks about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization. Pictured: Adam Santalla Pierce courtesy of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte.

Fred Turner, co-founder and chief executive officer of Curative, joins Eric to discuss how Curative is reinventing health insurance by adopting a more preventative approach to drive better results and lead to a more affordable delivery of plans.   Fred shares Curative's journey from a pandemic testing company to a health insurance provider with a first-of-its-kind plan that eliminates copays and deductibles and advocates that the most effective approach to promote early preventive care is ensuring accessible and cost-free access to top-tier healthcare providers.   Fred underlines the significance of simplifying the healthcare system and the positive impact of Curative's approach. The innovative health insurance plan offers unmatched transparency into healthcare costs, providing reassurance to both employees and employers about the affordability and accessibility of healthcare.    Tune in and learn what makes Curative different from other plans and how it makes health care affordable, accessible and engaging for members. About Fred Fred Turner is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Curative. A British scientist from West Yorkshire, Turner attended the University of Oxford. Fred was named one of the top 100 practicing scientists in the UK by the Science Council in 2013. Turner was included in Forbes “30 Under 30” list and ranked first in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists.    About Curative Curative has been critical and a national leader in bringing COVID-19 testing and vaccine-administration resources in response to the pandemic, providing more than 32 million tests and two million vaccines across thousands of locations in 40+ states. Concurrently, Curative has created and launched a first-of-its-kind health insurance plan offering that offers unmatched transparency into health care costs.

About Fred Turner:Fred Turner is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Curative. Turner was named one of the top 100 practicing scientists in the UK by the Science Council in 2013. He was also included in Forbes' ‘30 Under 30' list and ranked first in the European Union Contest for Young Scientists. Recently, Fred was awarded Comparably's Best CEO Award and Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Emerging Leaders in 2021.Under Turner's leadership, Curative launched a first-of-its-kind health insurance plan that offers unmatched transparency into healthcare costs. Inspired by his vision to create a healthcare system that works for and supports patients' whole health through every step of their personal health journey, Turner and the Curative team developed a path-breaking health plan with no copays, no deductibles, and no cost-sharing for its members.Previously, Turner led Curative as it became the national leader in bringing COVID-19 testing and vaccine administration resources to people in response to the pandemic, providing more than 36 million tests and two million vaccines across thousands of locations in more than 40 states. Before creating both of Curative's highly innovative business models, Fred founded and led a 16z and YC-backed diagnostics (Dx) startup that built a CLIA lab for validating and launching an STD testing product in Menlo Park, California.Things You'll Learn:High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) are leaving insured individuals functionally uninsured, unable to afford out-of-pocket costs for care.Curative's unique model offers 120 days of no out-of-pocket cost for in-network care, promoting preventative care and simplifying health benefits.Employers experiencing rising insurance costs can benefit from exploring new options like those offered by Curative to better support their employees' health and well-being.The importance of making healthcare access and benefits clear and straightforward. Curative's approach yields an impressive 98% member engagement rate, demonstrating the effectiveness of its model in promoting proactive health management.Resources:Connect with and follow Fred Turner on LinkedIn.Follow Curative on LinkedIn and visit their website.

Dr Vanessa McBride is an accomplished astronomer from Cradock and she joins John to celebrate her new role as the science director at the International Science Council (ISC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Ella McLoughlin and Dr Rachel Arnold. We discuss a paper that was led by Ella which examines how stressors influence sport performers' health, well-being, and performance. Ella is a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University. Her research interests span the topics of lifetime stressor exposure, the enhancement of health, well-being, and performance, and psychophysiological responses to acute stressors among athletes. Ella is a member of the Sport, Health, and Performance Enhancement (SHAPE) Research Centre. She has published in peer-reviewed journals in the area of stress, health, and performance and has presented her work at national and international conferences. Rachel is the Academic Director (Doctoral) and a Reader in Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Bath. Rachel is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist with the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Chartered Scientist with The Science Council, and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Rachel's research looks at how individuals and organisations can optimally manage stress to enable thriving, predominantly in sport but also in high pressure domains. She has published widely in leading peer-reviewed journals on the area of stress, performance, and well-being.

In this episode, April realizes that the difference between science and pseudoscience isn't a distinct line, it's more of a continuum. Nevertheless, science remains scientific, while pseudoscience is, well, not so much.Episode 31 Show Notes:Here's the Science Council's definition of science:https://sciencecouncil.org/about-science/our-definition-of-science/ Great discussion of the topic by Lillienfeld, Lynn, and Amaratti:https://scottlilienfeld.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/lilienfeld2015-5.pdfAn extensive discussion of the differences from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pseudo-science/Mario Bunge's article on "cognitive fields:"https://cursosist2010.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/bungepseureduc.pdfGreat article from the Boston Review about Karl Popper and the pros and cons of falsification:https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/michael-d-gordin-fate-falsification/Newsweek article about "Behind the Curve:"https://www.newsweek.com/behind-curve-netflix-ending-light-experiment-mark-sargent-documentary-movie-1343362Good article that explains "bad" science:https://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science/why-some-science-is-actually-bad-science/article/455538ThoughtCo's article about "hard" and "soft" science:https://www.thoughtco.com/hard-vs-soft-science-3975989Well, yeah, bad and fraudulent science is a problem:https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/09/scientific-misconduct-retraction-watchFun and interesting (but ultimately serious) webpage with lots of great information about pseudoscience by Dr. Rory Koker:https://web2.ph.utexas.edu/~coker2/index.files/distinguish.htmEmily Willingham's Forbes artlcle about commercial pseudoscientific claims:https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2012/11/08/10-questions-to-distinguish-real-from-fake-science/?sh=156ddfb6146c

In this latest episode 4 of Life Without Walls, Helen Gordon joins me - CEO of the Science Council and executive coach. Helen is an inspirational leader who has built a 40 year career around her desire to make things better for people. Helen shares her journey as a woman into leadership and how discovering playing the saxophone in her 50s gave her a new outlet for expression and creativity.

214: Should You Consider a Sabbatical as a Nonprofit Leader? (Laura Belcher)Are you ready for a sabbatical? Is your organization ready for you to take a sabbatical? Are work sabbaticals the latest nonprofit retention strategy? In episode #214 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Laura Belcher, the President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, shares why her recent sabbatical was beneficial for both her and her organization. Laura explains how best to prepare yourself - and your team - for the sabbatical. The planning effort can also clarify essential leadership roles and increase organizational capacity amongst the team. Laura also addresses policy implications and provides great tips to help put your plan in motion!  ABOUT LAURALaura Belcher joined Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte in 2014, excited by the possibility of removing barriers to homeownership for working families in the community. She oversees the implementation of strategic plan tactics that establish aggressive goals for the affiliate. Since 2014, the organization has seen a 300% increase in families served through growth in new home production, increases in existing home preservation efforts, providing more diverse housing solutions and the expansion of financial literacy programs, demonstrating a commitment to innovate and reach an even broader audience. In February 2020, Laura managed the merger between Habitat Charlotte and Our Towns Habitat, creating Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, combining strengths and eliminating duplicative processes and technologies. The combined affiliate has served over 4000 families since inception, operates one of the largest Habitat Construction operations in the US, runs a network of 6 ReStores, and supports 3 international partners. Laura has served on many committees of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI); she is currently serving a second 3-year term on the HFHI US Council where she holds the office of Vice Chair. She spent the first 20 years of her career in corporate roles with Arthur Andersen, Wachovia Securities and Transamerica. Laura was a CPA, graduated from the College of William and Mary, and spent 9 years in nonprofit work as CFO/COO of the Arts & Science Council prior to joining Habitat. She attributes her passion for Habitat to her church where she started volunteering and building houses over 20 years ago.  EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Demon Copperhead: A Pulitzer Prize Winner by Barbara KingsolverLearn more about Laura hereListen to Laura discuss if a merger is right for your nonprofit in episode 51 of Your Path

In this episode of the Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Scott Allender and Jean Gomes are joined by neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow. Hannah is best known for demystifying the human brain on regular radio, TV and festival platforms as well as through her three books, the most recent being “Joined-Up Thinking, The Science of Collective Intelligence” (Hodder & Stoughton, August 2022). In 2014, Hannah was recognised as a 'Top 100 UK scientist' by the Science Council and one of Cambridge University's most ‘inspirational and successful women in science'. In 2019 Hannah was named by Nature as one of Cambridge University's 'Rising Stars in Life Sciences'.  Joined-Up Thinking, The Science of Collective Intelligence 0.00 Introduction3.29 Tell us about your background and what led you into neuroscience and your passion for public engagement?9.01 Tell us about collective intelligence.12.07 Can we explore the research that you share in your book around collective intelligence and particularly how amongst neurodiverse groups this leads to more creative thought?19.09 You talk about the genetic predisposition, was there any research around epigenetic's role in this predisposition?36.02 You talk about synchronisation of brainwaves amongst groups helping with collective intelligence and the importance of their emotional state in this regard. Can you tell us a little more about that?41.56 You talk about listening in fostering collective intelligence and you suggest a game that families can play to get better at it. Can you tell us about that?45.17 You've also written about sitting in silence at the start of a meeting. 46.30 There is a lot of pressure and uncertainty facing teams, and you talk about the need to cultivate curiosity rather than fear in that environment. What advice do you have to help us achieve that?49.13 What have you come to understand about interoception in the context of social intelligence?53.29 How do you envisage our collective intelligence developing over time with advances in technology?58.32 What's next for you in the coming year? Social: Instagram           @evolvingleader LinkedIn             The Evolving Leader Podcast Twitter               @Evolving_LeaderYoutube              Evolving Leader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/EvolvingLeader/

National Party leader Chris Luxon recently suggested sending young offenders into military boot-camp programs. This has been viewed as controversial and divisive, and International Science Council President, Sir Peter Gluckman is among the latest to weigh in. He spoke to Tim Roxborogh and Roman Travers about it today. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

183: National Philanthropy Day: How Will You Celebrate? (Robert Touchstone)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how can you leverage National Philanthropy Day throughout the year? Learn why it's celebrated across the nation and about some of the local winners worthy of recognition as we talk with AFP Charlotte President Robert Touchstone in episode #183 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. Robert advocates for the benefits nonprofit leaders realize through an organization like AFP. He also discusses his journey to nonprofit leadership and the lessons he's learned along the way. You'll hear about trends and shifts in funding models, especially related to the United Arts funds that operate across the United States.    ABOUT ROBERTRobert Touchstone, CFRE, is a fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience at Charlotte-area nonprofits. He joined the Arts & Science Council team in November 2018 as Vice President of Philanthropy, where he oversees fundraising operations, major gifts and corporate giving. Prior to ASC, Robert worked at Carolina Raptor Center and Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. He currently serves as the Board President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Charlotte Chapter, and in his spare time, enjoys being a dog dad to Lily and Tucker, playing tennis, and fixing things around the house. Robert received his BA in Spanish and MBA from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. He is also a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES The Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeLearn about the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the AFP Charlotte chapterLearn more about Arts & Science CouncilTake our Podcast Survey and let us know what you want to hear!Check out Patton's new book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

In school, math is one of those polarizing subjects that people either love or hate. For each person complaining they will never use Pythagoras theorem outside of class, there is somebody else pointing out that math is actually about learning skills like problem-solving. In this episode, host Dr Alfredo Carpineti asks a controversial Big Question: "Is math the greatest subject in the world?" To make the case is British mathematician Professor Nira Chamberlain, listed by the Science Council as “one of the UK's top 100 scientists”. His reasoning should get even the biggest math skeptics on board.    

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 So many of us believe that we are free to shape our own destiny. But what if free will doesn't exist? What if our lives are largely predetermined, hardwired in our brains – and our choices over what we eat, whom we fall in love with, even what we believe are not real choices at all? Neuroscience is challenging everything we think we know about ourselves, revealing how we make decisions and form our own reality, unaware of the role of our unconscious minds. Did you know, for example, that: — Anxieties and phobias can be carried across generations in a family? — Your genes and pleasure and reward receptors in your brain will shape how much you eat? — We can sniff out ideal partners with genes that give our offspring the best chance of survival? In this talk, leading neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow will draw vividly from everyday life and other experts in their field to show the extraordinary potential as well as dangers which come with being able to predict our likely futures – and looking at how we can alter what's in store for us. Lucid, illuminating, awe-inspiring, this talk will revolutionise your understanding of who you are – and empower you to help shape a better future both for yourself and the wider world. --- Dr Hannah Critchlow, PhD is an internationally acclaimed neuroscientist based at the University of Cambridge, who specialises in demystifying the human brain on Radio, TV and at Festivals. Dr Critchlow helped present BBC's Tomorrow's World Live and BBC2 -The Family Brain Games, published ‘Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Guide' with Penguin and The Science of Fate with Hodder in May 2019, which made The Sunday Times Bestseller list. In 2019, Hannah was named by Nature as one of Cambridge University's ‘Rising Stars in Life Sciences' in recognition for achievements in science engagement. She was also elected member of the prestigious European Dana Alliance of the Brain and joined the judging panel for the prestigious Wellcome Trust Science book Prize for 2018. Dr Critchlow's work in science communication was named as a Top 100 UK scientist by the Science Council in 2014 and one of Cambridge University's most ‘inspirational and successful women in science' in 2013. While completing her PhD, Hannah was awarded a Cambridge University Fellowship and as an undergraduate received three University Prizes as Best Biologist. -- The Weekend University's mission is to make the best minds and ideas in psychology more accessible, so that you can use the knowledge to improve your quality of life. We release 95% of our content for free and don't run any ads during the show. That said, we'd love to expand our reach and get the knowledge shared by our speakers into the hands of more people so they can benefit too. So, if you're in the mood for doing a random act of kindness today, and helping others improve their lives in the process, it would make a huge difference if you could take just 30 seconds and leave a short review on your favourite podcast provider - whether that's iTunes (https://bit.ly/iTunes-podcast-review), Stitcher (https://bit.ly/stitcher-podcast-review) or Spotify (https://bit.ly/spotify-podcast-ratings). In addition, we'll pick one review each month and that person will get a free ticket to our monthly online conference, which usually costs £50. Thanks for your time and I hope you enjoy the show! -- Links: - Get our latest psychology lectures emailed to your inbox: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 - Check out our next event: http://theweekenduniversity.com/events - Dr Critchlow's profile: https://bit.ly/drcritchlow - Dr Critchlow's book: https://amzn.to/3GBXwkd

What do farmers in Kenya, fishers in the Philippines and teenagers in Boston have in common? They all need to balance risks when making decisions ranging from seed choice after considering predicted rainfall to life vest and chance of shark attacks to social distancing and emotional impacts. Understand risk is the focus of today's episode of Stats+Stories with guest Tracey Brown.  Brown is the director of Sense about Science since 2002. Under her leadership, the charity has translated the case for sound science and evidence into popular campaigns to urge scientific thinking among the public and the people who answer to them. It has launched important initiatives including AllTrials, a global campaign for the reporting of all clinical trial outcomes; and the Ask for Evidence campaign, which engages the public in requesting evidence for claims. In 2010, the Times named Tracey as one of the ten most influential figures in science policy in Britain and in 2014 she was recognized by the Science Council for her work on evidence-based policy making. In June 2017 Tracey was made an OBE for services to science, and most recently in 2020 she was made an honorary Professor at UCL in the Department of Science, Technology and Engineering in Public Policy. She is also the author of a recent article in Significance magazine describing “What is risk know-how?”

Welcome back to Series 3 of Good Influence!This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who'll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don't. This episode features discussion of suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Please listen with care and put your mental health first.Information for if you are feeling suicidalClick here for a list of International Suicide HotlinesInformation for people bereaved by suicideInformation for anyone worried about a loved one This week we're talking about suicide and prevention, why we should face our fear of talking about suicide, how researchers seek to widen our understanding and how we can look to prevent suicide deaths.Rory O'Connor is a highly experienced and respected voice in the field of suicide research. He's a Professor of Health Psychology, Director of the Suicidal Behavior Research Lab at the University of Glasgow and Head of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Group there. He's a President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and sits on the Science Council for the charity MQ Mental Health Research, as well as many, many other accolades.If you want to learn more, here's where to find Rory and his recommendations: Website: suicideresearch.infoTwitter: @suicideresearchSomething to read: When It Is Darkest - Rory O'ConnorSomething to watch: BBC's Life After SuicideSomething to listen to: Beth Rowley - Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground Get involved and join in the conversation:Follow @gemmastyles @goodinfluencegs and send in your messages and questions to goodinfluencepod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you want to keep your best people, the chances are you need to demonstrate that you're investing in their professional development. That's no easy feat in a world that's moving at rapid rates to part or fully remote in a post-pandemic world of work!In this HRchat episode, we hear from Yannis Niebelschütz, Founder & Managing Director at CoachHub, a global talent development platform that enables organizations to create a personalized, measurable and scalable coaching program for the entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level.Questions Include:* What do you mean by "democratizing coaching for all employees and all career levels"?   * So there are logistical issues with in-person coaching but how would you respond to the assertion that online coaching is not as impactful/engaging as being physically with one's coach. Can you offer any stats to support the power of online coaching compared to in-person?* When done correctly, how can coaching help to increase employee engagement, create higher levels of productivity, improve job performance and increase retention?  * How has the pandemic changed attitudes of employees and leaders to online learning and, more generally, working remotely?* CoachHub aims to develop employees into highly effective, inspiring leaders. What does it mean to a company to retain and grow its employees? Talk about what it means from an employer brand perspective (particularly in the context of The Great Resignation) and also what keeping and developing your best people can mean to the bottom line?More About CoachHubCoachHub is the leading global talent development platform that enables organizations to create a personalized, measurable, and scalable coaching program for the entire workforce, regardless of department and seniority level. By doing so, organizations are able to reap a multitude of benefits, including increased employee engagement, higher levels of productivity, improved job performance, and increased retention.CoachHub's global pool of coaches is comprised of over 3,500 certified business coaches in 70 countries across six continents with coaching sessions available in over 60 languages, to serve more than 500 clients. Our programs are based on advanced R&D from our Coaching Lab, led by Prof. Jonathan Passmore and our Science Council. CoachHub is backed by leading tech investors, including Draper Esprit, Holtzbrinck Ventures, Partech, RTP Global, Signals Venture Capital and Speedinvest. In September 2021, CoachHub acquired French digital coaching pioneer MoovOne to build a global champion focused on jointly democratizing coaching.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast, and Iceni Media Inc.  

Did you know that every time we sit down to eat a meal, our nutritional choices have the power to make a lasting impact on our health and our body's ability to fight off disease? If not, this episode is for you! We are joined by the brilliant Dr. William Li, who is a member of Sakara's Science Council and is a renowned scientist and author. In this episode, we discuss his book, Eat To Beat Disease, and the connection between our plate and our body's health. He outlines our 5 different defense systems and how we can eat strategically to make these as strong as possible. We also discuss some of our favorite superfoods (including coffee!) and the role they play in staving off cancer and ensuring optimal health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Adam Gazzaley obtained an M.D. and Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, completed Neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, and postdoctoral training at University of California, Berkeley. He is currently the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco and the Founder & Executive Director of Neuroscape at UCSF, a translational neuroscience center engaged in technology creation and scientific research. At Neuroscape, he leads the design and development of novel brain assessment and cognitive optimization technologies. Neuroscape's novel approach involves the development of custom-designed, closed-loop video games integrated with the latest advancements in software and hardware (virtual/augmented reality, motion capture, mobile physiological recording devices, transcranial electrical brain stimulation). These technologies are then advanced to rigorous research studies that evaluate their impact on cognition, as well as neural mechanisms using a combination of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Dr. Gazzaley is co-founder and Chief Science Advisor of Akili Interactive, a company developing therapeutic video games, Sensync, a company creating the first Sensory Immersion Vessel, and JAZZ Venture Partners, a venture capital firm investing in experiential technologies. He has been a scientific advisor for over a dozen companies including Apple, GE, Deloitte, Magic Leap, and the VOID. He was a Science Board member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, and is currently a Board of Trustee and Science Council member of the California Academy of Sciences. Dr. Gazzaley has filed multiple patents for his inventions, authored over 140 scientific articles, and delivered over 675 invited presentations around the world. His research and perspectives have been consistently profiled in high-impact media, such as The New York Times, New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Discover, Wired, PBS, NPR, CNN and NBC Nightly News. He wrote and hosted the nationally-televised PBS special “The Distracted Mind with Dr. Adam Gazzaley”, and co-authored the 2016 MIT Press book “The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World”, winner of the 2017 PROSE Award in the category of Biomedicine and Neuroscience. Dr. Gazzaley has received many awards and honors, including the 2015 Society for Neuroscience Science Educator Award. Episode 145: Upgrading humanity's cognition with subconscious learning moments with Adam Gazzaley

C. Glenn Begley MBBS (MD-equivalent), PhD, FRACP, FRCPA, FRCPath, FAHMS is a physician and hematologist/medical oncologist, with a PhD in cell and molecular biology. He currently serves as an independent biotechnology consultant, and is Head of Biology at California-based BridGene Biosciences, and co-Founder and Head of Discovery at Boston-based Parthenon Therapeutics. For 4 years, until March 2021, he served as inaugural CEO of BioCurate, a joint startup initiative of Monash and Melbourne Universities. Prior to that he served as Chief Scientific Officer at Akriveia Therapeutics (now Xilio), California (2016-2017), and TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals, Pennsylvania (2012-2016). He also served as non-Executive Director at Oxford BioTherapeutics (2012-2017) and several other biotech companies in the USA. He was Vice-President and Global Head of Hematology/Oncology Research at Amgen, Thousand Oaks, California (2002-2012), with responsibility at Amgen's 5 research sites. His scientific responsibilities included Amgen marketed products (filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, erythropoietin, darbepoetin alpha, palifermin, ancestrim, romiplostim, denosumab). Over 25 clinical-stage molecules emerged from his group including fully human monoclonal antibodies, small molecules, protein ligands, antibody-drug conjugates. He was also the internal oncology advocate for in-licensed molecules including, the bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) blinatumomab, and the oncolytic virus talimogene laherparepvec (T-Vec). While at Amgen he highlighted the issue of research integrity and scientific reproducibility. He has made multiple presentations on this subject including to President Obama's Science Council, the White House, US National Institutes of Health, US Academies of Science, US National Institute of Standards and Technology, Wellcome Trust, NHMRC, and numerous Universities, Research Institutes and companies. Prior to Amgen, he had over 20 years of clinical and research experience in medical oncology/hematology. His early research first described human G-CSF. In later clinical studies he first demonstrated that G-CSF-"mobilized" blood stem cells hastened hematopoietic recovery compared with bone marrow transplantation (so called "stem cell transplantation"). His honors include being elected as the first Foreign Fellow to the American Society of Clinical Investigation (2000), the Association of American Physicians (2008), to the Research "Hall of Fame" at his alma mater, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (2014), to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (2014). He has published over 200 papers that have been widely cited (~25,000 citations; h-index 77; i10-index 188, source Google Scholar, August 2020). His TED-x seminar “The Complex Biology of Cancer” has >100,000 views.

In this episode (#87) we talk with an expert on disaster mitigation. He is Professor Satoru Nishikawa, Disaster Mitigation Research Center, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Japan. We had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Nishikawa about the topics that connect Japan and California - natural disasters. We each have a long history of disasters and as such, we each acknowledge we are disaster-prone. However, we don't just accept that fact; we are both actively involved in research and the development of new ways to mitigate, respond to, and recover from those emergencies. In fact, we have shared information with each other, learning from our collective experiences and share a common history of helping one another during times of need. Dr. Nishikawa talks about all of that and much more. Dr. Satoru NISHIKAWA Professor, Disaster Mitigation Research Center, Nagoya University Dr. Nishikawa joined Japanese Government service in 1982 and has held various positions in the Japanese Government, the United Nations, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as well as a number of international organizations. In 1992, he took the position of Senior Disaster Relief Coordination Officer at United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-DHA) where he coordinated international assistance to numerous disaster-stricken countries. In 2001, he was appointed as the Executive Director of Asian Disaster Reduction Center. After resuming Japanese government service in 2004, he held senior positions in the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan. In the wake of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004, he coordinated the Japanese Government technical assistance to the affected countries. He was also the on-site coordinator for the Niigata-Chuetsu Earthquake in 2004. He hosted and coordinated the 2005 UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction where the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 (HFA) was adopted. In 2005, he proposed the Japanese Business Continuity Plan (BCP) guideline. He initiated the long-term regional recovery planning for Tohoku after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. He was a member of the Advisory Group to the UN SRSG for DRR on the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Global Platform. He was the chair of the WEF Global Agenda Council on Catastrophic Risk. From 2013 to 2015, he served as Vice President of the Japan Water Agency. He currently serves as: • Member, Science Council of Japan • Board Member, Institute of Social Safety Science • Board Member, Business Continuity Advancement Organization • Adviser, Japan Bosai Platform • Board of Trustees Member, Asian Disaster Reduction Center • Board Member, Save the Children Japan Links OCHA - UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS KIDS WEB JAPAN MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN GOVT. HOLDS DRILL ON DISASTER PREVENTION DAY The Great Japan Earthquake of 1923 (the Great Kanto Earthquake) Cal OES - Plan and Prepare Earthquake Warning California Cal OES Preparedness Day 2019 California Day of Preparedness 2018 Ready.gov

Since 1958, the Arts and Science Council (ASC) has been a driving force in the cultural life of the city and Mecklenburg County. In recent years, in an effort to live up to its promise of “Culture for All,” the ASC put together a Cultural Equity Report that is drawing attention. ASC President Krista Terrell speaks about the importance of cultural equity, and how the ASC is working to assure it. Related: Arts & Science Council Cultural Equity Report Blog: The Uncomfortable Truth ( Americans for the Arts ) Video: Beyond the Sound Bites Pictured: Krista Terrell, President, Arts and Science Council.

There's ART & Entertainment for the entire family, or come solo! Mark calendars for both, June 4th & 5th because those days will be packed with 18 artists. 31 pieces of visual art, sculptures, pottery and jewelry. Share this event with your artsy friends and family. Oh yes, it’s a family event because it’s celebrating art through a fusion of “History, Visual, Instrumental, Vocal Arts & Cultural Dance.” There is a great collaboration of community partners involved in planning and bringing the fun to the First Annual GRACEFEST that include: SouthEnd ARTS, The Brooklyn Collective, Studio 229 on Brevard, Blumenthal Arts, Center City Partners and Arts & Science Council. As we are coming out of both the pandemic and painful social injustices witnessed in the media, Charlotte is ready for healing and there is no better way to show some love in Charlotte, North Carolina May 4th & 5th. Limited space and reservations and masks required for the inside portion of this event. Purchase tickets here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

099: Moving Through the Pandemic: What Do We Do Now? (Michael Marsicano)SUMMARYAs one of the most popular guests on Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, it seems only fitting to bring back Michael Marsicano as the podcast completes its first 100 episodes. On his first visit to the Path (episode #32), Michael raised important questions - and offered key insight - on the role of philanthropy as nonprofit leaders grappled with a global pandemic in April of 2020.  A year later on episode #99, he continues to address many of the important questions that remain, and shares more about the specific programs the Foundation For The Carolinas and its funders are bringing to the communities it serves.  In addition to the organizational leadership the FFTC provides, Michael sheds light on his personal leadership style and how the last year has affected his approach to strategy, team building and lifelong learning.ABOUT MICHAELMichael Marsicano is President and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas, the community foundation serving Charlotte and the surrounding 13-county region. The Foundation leads a variety of civic leadership initiatives in areas such as affordable housing, economic opportunity, public school reform, the arts and the environment.  Since Dr. Marsicano joined the Foundation in 1999 its assets have grown from $245 million to now more than $2.6 billion. During that time, FFTC rose from the 35th largest community foundation in the U.S. to currently the 6th largest, and now manages nearly 3,000 charitable funds. During his tenure, contributions to FFTC-held funds have exceeded $4 billion and grant awards to nonprofits total more than $2.8 billion. Dr. Marsicano joined FFTC after serving as President and CEO of the Arts & Science Council in Charlotte for 10 years. During his tenure, the United Arts Fund moved to the nation’s highest in per capita in annual giving and became one of the largest endowed arts councils in the U.S.  A native of New York, Dr. Marsicano received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy from Duke University. He is married to the Rev. Leslie Montfort Marsicano, also a graduate of Duke University and the Duke Divinity School. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESThe Foundation’s Report to the Community 2019-2020Learn more about the dramatic growth of the E4E Relief programYuval Noah Harari’s book SapiensIsabel Wilkerson’s book CasteCal Newport’s book Deep WorkMichael Sandel’s book The Tyranny of Merit

97: Nonprofit Leaders: When is it Time to Leave? (Kathy Ridge)  SUMMARYOn your path to nonprofit leadership, you will face difficult decisions about whether it is the right time to leave your organization. This decision can be even more difficult if you are the leader of your nonprofit and have dedicated countless hours to the cause and feel genuine concern for its well-being after your departure. Kathy Ridge, our guest on episode #97 of the Path Podcast has helped dozens of nonprofit leaders and their organizations manage transition. She has great advice about how to determine the best time to leave, how you can assure a smooth transition, and what boards of directors can do to effectively evaluate interim solutions.ABOUT KATHYKathy Ridge is the founder of LevRidge Resources, LLC based in Charlotte, NC. Formerly a corporate Executive VP at Wachovia Corporation and the Executive Director of two nonprofits, Kathy has deep experience in leadership, problem assessment and organizational 'turnarounds'. Her finance background, coupled with her years in the nonprofit sector, has given Kathy the knowledge and practical application in being an innovative visionary who can get her hands dirty in tactical implementation. She has served on the boards of the Charlotte Symphony, Child Care Resources, The Women's Impact Fund, The Arts Education Committee of the Arts and Science Council, The Advocacy Committee at First Presbyterian Church and leadership roles on the boards of the Davidson College Friends of the Arts Board, and the Humane Society of Charlotte. In addition to leading LevRidge Resources, Kathy has written and presented on Board and Nonprofit Governance; Succession Planning; Business Essentials for Nonprofits; among other subjects. She taught “Evaluating Nonprofits: Measuring what Matters” in Wake Forest University’s Nonprofit Essentials course for four years.  She has been invited to moderate community panels on a variety of social justice and equity issues. Kathy also helped lead the development of a national set of standards, “Guiding Principles for Executive Transition and Leadership Continuity” for consultants to nonprofits across the U.S.  EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESWilliam Bridges’ book TransitionsParker Palmer’s book Let Your Life SpeakCheck out Devlin McNeil’s episode #48 Agile Arts Leadership in the Nonprofit SectorApply to join one of PMA’s Mastermind Programs!

Krista Terrell, APR, the acting president of the Arts and Science Council for Charlotte Mecklenburg County, discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: 1) The best approach to convince executives to report historic inequities 2) Why ethical organizations need to look back as well as forward 3) How organizations can think beyond their whiteness 4) Why we need to think like gardeners, not gunslingers

Start your day the right way, with a stimulating discussion of the latest news headlines and hot button topics from The Advertiser and Sunday Mail. Today, hear from David Kilcullen from the University of NSW, Hannah Critchlow from the University of Cambridge and journalist and broadcaster Laura Tingle. David Kilcullen David Kilcullen is a professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of New South Wales, and a professor of practice in global security at Arizona State University. Dr Kilcullen is also the author of the highly acclaimed The Accidental Guerrilla, Out of the Mountains, and Blood Year. Hannah Critchlow Hannah Critchlow is the Science Outreach Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, and has been named a Top 100 UK Scientist by the Science Council for her work in science communication. Mentioned by Nature magazine as a rising star in the life sciences in 2019, she is listed as one of the University of Cambridge's 'inspirational and successful women in science'. The Science of Fate: Why Your Future is More Predictable Than You Think is her first book. Laura Tingle Laura Tingle is chief political correspondent for ABCTV's 7.30. She won the Paul Lyneham Award for Excellence in Press Gallery Journalism in 2004, and Walkley awards in 2005 and 2011. She is the author of Chasing the Future: Recession, Recovery and the New Politics in Australia and four acclaimed Quarterly Essays: Great Expectations, Political Amnesia, Follow the Leader and The High Road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In February's edition of IBMS POD, we delve into the fascinating specialism of Toxicology. Nigel Brown is a consultant clinical toxicologist whose career spans four decades. He gives us an insight into his role, which includes undertaking routine drug screening to confirm a doctors' hypothesis about what a patient might have ingested; monitoring alcohol poisoning, where urgent action is required to prevent death from anti-freeze consumption and assisting coroners with post-mortems. Nigel also discusses how he works closely with the police and social services in cases where people are arrested or tragically, where children need to be taken into care. In this month's LabLife, Plymouth-based Biomedical Scientist and Triathlete Jayanta Brahma opens-up about how the tragic loss of his best friend inspired him to complete record-breaking fitness challenges. In his quest to raise awareness and funds for the Brain Tumour Charity, MIND & Sarcoma UK, he's rock-climbed the height of Olympus Mons on Mars - the solar's systems tallest mountain and completed the Iron Man Triathlon – a mammoth 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bicycle ride and 26.22-mile run. Also features IBMS News- a round-up of all the latest headlines from the IBMS. Show Notes: Episode outline: 0:14 - IBMS News 1:45 - Interview with Special Guest Nigel Brown 17:47 - Quick-fire question round 20:21 - LabLife with Jayanta Brahma Links to further resources: IBMS News: Nominations open for Biomedical Scientist of the Year: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/biomedical-scientist-of-the-year-2021/ President Allan Wilson receives position as visiting professor: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/ibms-president-receives-position-as-visiting-professor/ New IBMS Mentoring Scheme: https://ibms.onpld.com/ Science Council launches 'Glowing CPD' campaign: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/science-council-launches-glowing-cpd-campaign/ LabLife: Jayanta Brahma scales height of Olympus Mons: https://thebiomedicalscientist.net/science/scientist-scales-solar-systems-tallest-mountain Iron Man 2018 for Eddie: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/spengler

Mert has an unconventional path, but through each chapter, she gained the skills needed to land her dream job at the Light Factory. In addition to this, she has been able to find her love of teaching but educating the youth on art over the years. Quite a story if you ask me. Mert is a teaching artist, artist, and professional photographer who has been working and showing art in her native city of Charlotte for the past two decades. Mert received her Associate of Fine Arts from Central Piedmont Community College in 2005. She then studied at UNCC in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Program. She is continuing her artistic journey through grant and residency program applications. Her current art focuses on alternative photography methods, particularly with wet cyanotypes. She is experimenting with themes of self-discovery and creating order in chaos. Mert is a 2020 Community Supported Artist through the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte. Mert is a teaching artist at Arts+ and Director of Education at The Light Factory. She has an unconventional studio housed in a 1978 Apache Camper. Where to find Mert: PhotoIndex The Light Factory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Authentically reflecting community values. Amina Cooper, Program Director of Public Art CLT for the Arts & Science Council, joined the podcast to talk about creating more equitable and diverse public art. She discussed the recent efforts by communities across the country to rethink their public art and what it emphasizes or honors. Amina also talked about how the way public art programs are administered can exclude artists from marginalized backgrounds. This is part of ELGL’s Creative Community, a partnership with ArtPlace America and CivicArts to write, explore, share, and learn about creative placemaking. Host: Javon Davis

032: Community Leadership in the Philanthropic Sector (Michael Marsicano)SUMMARYMichael Marsicano leads one of the largest community foundations in the United States. He is passionate about bringing communities together to maximize philanthropy and improve all aspects of society. Like nonprofit leaders around the world, he was faced with an unprecedented challenge – and opportunity – with the arrival of COVID-19. What did he do? He mobilized his team and collaborative partners throughout the region to quickly establish the COVID-19 Response Fund, one of the largest efforts anywhere in the country. While the fund itself is a fascinating study in community partnerships and the power of philanthropy, Michael and I discussed much more. What are the lessons nonprofit leaders should be learning right now, and how can they best leverage their teams, their boards and their donors? What does this mean for the nonprofit sector after we get through the initial relief efforts? What does this mean for arts & culture organizations that are not on the front line of relief efforts but are hurting, nonetheless? These are just a few of the topics we discussed, and Michael offered words of wisdom and actionable takeaways in every case.ABOUT MICHAELMichael Marsicano, Ph.D., is President and CEO of Foundation For The Carolinas, the community foundation serving Charlotte and the surrounding 13-county region. The Foundation leads a variety of civic leadership initiatives in areas such as affordable housing, economic opportunity, public school reform, the arts and the environment. Since Dr. Marsicano joined the Foundation in 1999 its assets have grown from $245 million to now more than $2.6 billion. During that time, FFTC rose from the 35th largest community foundation in the U.S. to currently the 6th largest, and now manages nearly 3,000 charitable funds. During his tenure, contributions to FFTC-held funds have exceeded $4 billion and grant awards to nonprofits total more than $2.8 billion. Dr. Marsicano joined FFTC after serving as President and CEO of the Arts & Science Council in Charlotte for 10 years. During his tenure, the United Arts Fund moved to the nation’s highest in per capita in annual giving and became one of the largest endowed arts councils in the U.S. A native of New York, Dr. Marsicano received his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy from Duke University. He is married to the Rev. Leslie Montfort Marsicano, also a graduate of Duke University and the Duke Divinity School. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESAnthony Doerr’s book All the Light We Cannot SeeYuval Noah Harari’s book SapiensChan Kim and Renee Mauborgne’s book Blue Ocean Strategy

Had a great chat once again with Dr Nira Chamberlain, talking about mathematical modelling the spread of #cornoravirusuk using the #MarkovChain. Is it possible to find a sweet spot in strategies that minimise the number of infections? For accurate information on the virus visit WHO (World Health Organisations website): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 Help The Mathematical community gather data to beat this virus by visiting: https://flusurvey.net/ Dr Nira Chamberlain is listed by the Science Council as “one of the UK’s top 100 scientists”. In 2015 he joined the exclusive list of 30 UK mathematicians who are featured in the autobiographical reference book Who’s Who. And in 2017 he became vice-president of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). Nira’s PhD thesis “Extension of the Gambler’s Ruin Problem played over Networks” was obtained from Portsmouth University in 2013, which he studied part –time while working as a full time Mathematics consultant. As well as this, Nira is one of the few British mathematicians to have been discussed in the US book The Encyclopaedia of Mathematics & Society, which highlights two of Nira’s mathematical models and their impact in the field of supportability engineering of complex assets. He has more than 25 years of experience of writing mathematical models/simulation algorithms that solve complex industrial problems. He’s developed mathematical solutions within many industrial sectors, including spells in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Israel. Nira has also chaired and organised a mini-symposium at an International Mathematical Modelling Conference. He invented his own long multiplication method and is one of the eminent speakers for the ex-BBC journalist Robert Peston’s charity Speakers for Schools. In a video interview with the Cambridge University outreach project Plus magazine, Nira tells us how solving difficult mathematical problems can be like fighting an invisible boxer. He loves the feeling of having succeeded because “the harder the battle, the sweeter the victory!” Nira’s recommendation to any aspiring mathematician is that “you don’t need anybody’s permission to be a great mathematician!” Contact Dr Nira: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhk... https://twitter.com/ch_nira #LetsDoHumans #MathsVsArtificialIntelligence #StayBlessed Follow us: Castbox- https://castbox.fm/channel/LetsDoHuma... Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/letsdohumans/ iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/l... Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LetsDoHumans/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/119kKxj... Twitter- https://twitter.com/letsdohumans Host: https://www.instagram.com/mrtudark/ (Francis Gyamera) Want to feature on Lets Do Humans or have any ideas and suggestion? Please tell us: letsdohumans@gmail.com

In this episode we’re talking about Climate Change and Climate Crisis Non-Fiction! We talk about being depressed, capitalism, actions individuals can take, and more! Plus, we ask the important question: Are scientists people? You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Helen Brown Things We Read Un autre regard sur le climat by Emma On Fire: The Case for the Green New Deal by Naomi Klein The Climate Report: National Climate Assessment-Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States by US Global Change Research UN’s IPCC Special Report on 1.5 degrees of Global Warming  SOS: What You Can Do to Reduce Climate Change by Seth Wynes  Losing Earth: A Recent History by Nathaniel Rich History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times by Mary Francis Berry UN’s IPCC Climate Change and Land report Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health by Jay Lemery, Paul Auerbach Other Media We Mention When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Climate Change by George Marshall The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells The 2019 Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: Ensuring that the Health of a Child Born Today is not Defined by a Changing Climate   The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health: Reports on global food resources and the planetary health diet  Science Council of Canada reports: Report no.16: It Is Not Too Late Yet Report no. 27: Canada as a Conserver Society: Resource Uncertainties... Links, Articles, and Things Helen’s Climate Change and Climate Crisis Reads spreadsheet Global Weirding by Katharine Hayhoe  Helen says : “I should have mentioned these videos created by a climate scientist that are actually really nice and not depressing to watch. Watching Dr. Hayhoe is a very nice, friendly way to absorb climate science. She also does many interviews, writes articles, and is very active on Twitter.” Suggest new genres or titles! Fill out the form to suggest genres! Check out our Tumblr, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, join our Facebook Group, or send us an email! Join us again on Tuesday, March 17th we’ll be talking about Objectifying Books! Then on Tuesday, April 7th we’ll be discussing the genre of Historical Fiction!

EPISODE 35: SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11, 'FOR THE MAN WHO HAS EVERYTHING' (1985) The Last Sons continue their Super journey with a listener request - it also happens to be a damn classic! Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's masterpiece, 'For the Man Who Has Everything' is given the spotlight this episode, alongside the usual Kryptonian chat between the House of El (Connor) and the House of Zod (Rey). Tune in to hear if the Last Sons hold the same opinion of this seminal issue, as you, the Super fan! SYNOPSIS: Superman Annual #11 - 'For the Man Who Has Everything' (1985) (Courtesy of Wiki) Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman pay Superman a visit at his Fortress of Solitude, with Batman and Wonder Woman bearing gifts for the Man of Steel's birthday. However, upon their initial entry, they see Superman standing rather still with a strange alien plant attached to his chest and wrapping its tendrils around him. They call out to him, but Superman doesn't respond. His mind is entranced by a vision he sees... ...a vision of him being on a Krypton that never exploded, living out the normal life of an average Kryptonian, being married and having a son and a daughter. He comes home from work and is greeted by a surprise firstday party which most of his family, except for his father Jor-El, attends. His father has become angry and bitter over being the laughingstock of the Science Council for predicting the end of Krypton which never happened, and is now joining with an extreme political sect called the Sword of Rao in the hopes of restoring Krypton to the way it used to be. As the three heroes try to determine where the plant came from and what it's doing to Superman, a gigantic yellow-skinned muscular humanoid male named Mongul shows up, telling them that the plant is a Black Mercy, which gives its victims the desire of their hearts, trapping them in a dreamworld that they cannot escape from. He challenges the three heroes to take him on one-on-one to find one among the Earth beings worthy enough to kill. Wonder Woman steps up to the challenge, nearly breaking her hand when she gave Mongul a punch. Mongul throws her through a wall, where she enters the weapons room of the Fortress, and uses one of the more powerful energy blasters to take on Mongul. Meanwhile, Batman tries to reach out to Superman to get him to snap out of his dream world as he attempts to unwrap Black Mercy's tendrils from the Man of Steel. On Krypton, Kal-El meets his aunt Allura in the hospital to comfort her when his cousin Kara fell victim to a violent protester demanding the release of the Phantom Zone criminals. He calls his wife and tells her to go someplace safe with their daughter and that he and their son will meet her there. Along the way Kal-El finds a gathering of Sword of Rao loyalists hearing Jor-El's charged speech about the current state of affairs on Krypton. Finally he takes his son to the site where the city Kandor used to be, and tells him that he has a feeling that nothing he has experienced is even real. Soon he starts to see his son and all Krypton vanish before his eyes... Batman succeeds in pulling Black Mercy off Superman's body, only for it to now latch onto him and give him a fantasy based on the desires of his heart. In Batman's fantasy, he sees that his father, on the night that his parents were murdered by a low-life criminal on the street, succeeds in overpowering the criminal and thus preventing the murder from ever happening. Bruce grows up happily, marries Kathy Kane, and they have a teenaged daughter. Superman, now freed from the Black Mercy's thrall, attacks Mongul in a rage, angry that he had been pulled from his fantasy of being on a Krypton that was never destroyed and losing everything that was so dear in the process. During this fight, Robin uses the gauntlets that Mongul pulled off his hands and grabs Black Mercy, pulling it off Batman and carrying it to where he would hope to dump it on Mongul. The fight between Superman and Mongul, with neither side prevailing, carries over into a room where the Kryptonian is distracted by the statue of his parents holding up a globe representing the lost world of Krypton, and Mongul uses it to pummel Superman. However, Mongul is distracted by Robin calling to him and sees him through a hole in the ceiling one floor up. Robin then drops Black Mercy right on Mongul, and instantly it wraps itself around Mongul, giving him a fantasy of his own heart's desire. In that fantasy, he kills Robin as well as Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman and then takes over as the leader of a new Warworld. In reality, Mongul simply drops to the ground, with the heroes now relieved that the fight is over. Batman and Wonder Woman finally present their birthday gifts to Superman. Wonder Woman shows him a perfect replica of the Bottle City of Kandor made by the Paradise Island Gemsmiths. He quickly goes to hide the replica he already has before taking the one from Wonder Woman and kissing her. The two think about a romantic relationship, but concede it will be too predictable. Batman shows him a new species of a plant blossom called the Krypton -- a blossom that ended up being crushed during the fight. Superman nonetheless is pleased that his friends and allies have even thought of bringing him gifts and then offers them coffee. SHOW NOTES: Superman Annual #11 (can find where its collected at the bottom) Action Comics #0 Daredevil #304 Superman Peace on Earth Swamp Things Podcast Signal of Doom World of Krypton Into the Knight episode with Connor and Rey PRE-LSK SEND IN YOUR FEEDBACK OR THOUGHTS ON - email : lskpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @LSKPodcast FB Page: facebook.com/lskpodcast Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

I am really excited to bring you this episode with Taylor O. Thomas! I first connected with Taylor when she submitted her work to be a Studio Visit artist and have followed and loved her work ever since. I am thrilled to now have her on the show! I had such a great time talking to Taylor about how she became interested in the arts, spoiler she almost went to a very different type of school! How she starts a day in her studio and where she draws color inspiration.   Taylor O. Thomas is an American painter from Birmingham, Alabama who uses gestural painting as a means of making manifest human tendencies, ways of seeing, and the interconnection between the body and the mind. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries and private collections across the United States and in Italy, Spain, Singapore, and China. In 2012, Thomas graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a BA in Studio Art. She was then awarded a Graduate Fellowship by the University of South Florida and earned her MFA in 2019.   Thomas is the recipient of an inaugural Innovate Artist Grant, a Peripheral Vision Publication Fellowship, a two-time role as Publication Juror for Friend of the Artist, a Regional Artist Project Grant by the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte, North Carolina, and a residency fellowship to attend Benaco Arte in Sirmione, Italy. Other residencies include MassArt: Art New England and Deli Grocery New York. Thomas currently lives and works in Tampa, Florida.   Thomas is represented by Deli Grocery New York (Brooklyn, NY) and her dealer is Emily Friedman Fine Art (Los Angeles, CA)   In this episode, we cover a ton of great info including: -changing paths in college -having a type-a personality as an artist -transitioning to abstraction -palette colors -using non-traditional tools to apply paint -Taylor's life post-grad school -community and finding gallery representation   RESOURCES: I Like Your Work Podcast Studio Planner Instagram Submit Work Money Bootcamp- Use code ILIKEYOURWORK20 for $20 off Bridgette Mayer Art MBA   Emily Friedman Fine Art https://www.deligrocerynewyork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/taylorothomas/    

Jeep Bryant and Valecia McDowell of the Arts and Science Council share why they believe in the new sales tax, how they believe it could affect Charlotte and answer some tough questions. We also learn the history of the ASC and Supportive Guy writes some inspiration for the flu season.

Can maths really prevent and artificial intelligence takeover? This was my first Skype podcast recording with the energetic and extremely knowledgable Dr Nira. It was a great and enjoyable chat about the importance of maths in society and the capability it has to control what some fear as a future AI take over. Dr Nira Chamberlain is listed by the Science Council as “one of the UK’s top 100 scientists”. In 2015 he joined the exclusive list of 30 UK mathematicians who are featured in the autobiographical reference book Who’s Who. And in 2017 he became vice-president of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). Nira’s PhD thesis “Extension of the Gambler’s Ruin Problem played over Networks” was obtained from Portsmouth University in 2013, which he studied part –time while working as a full time Mathematics consultant. As well as this, Nira is one of the few British mathematicians to have been discussed in the US book The Encyclopaedia of Mathematics & Society, which highlights two of Nira’s mathematical models and their impact in the field of supportability engineering of complex assets. He has more than 25 years of experience of writing mathematical models/simulation algorithms that solve complex industrial problems. He’s developed mathematical solutions within many industrial sectors, including spells in France, the Netherlands, Germany and Israel. Nira has also chaired and organised a mini-symposium at an International Mathematical Modelling Conference. He invented his own long multiplication method and is one of the eminent speakers for the ex-BBC journalist Robert Peston’s charity Speakers for Schools. In a video interview with the Cambridge University outreach project Plus magazine, Nira tells us how solving difficult mathematical problems can be like fighting an invisible boxer. He loves the feeling of having succeeded because “the harder the battle, the sweeter the victory!” Nira’s recommendation to any aspiring mathematician is that “you don’t need anybody’s permission to be a great mathematician!” Contact Dr Nira: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhkWb-wDqQ3JjB_VubEqsA https://twitter.com/ch_nira #LetsDoHumans #MathsVsArtificialIntelligence #StayBlessed Follow us: Castbox- https://castbox.fm/channel/LetsDoHuma... Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/letsdohumans/ iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/l... Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/LetsDoHumans/ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/119kKxj... Twitter- https://twitter.com/letsdohumans Host: https://www.instagram.com/mrtudark/ (Francis Gyamera) Want to feature on Lets Do Humans or have any ideas and suggestion? Please tell us: letsdohumans@gmail.com Category

Have you enjoyed a hanami or cherry blossom flower viewing party this year.  One of the great Japanese traditions I have to say. Today we are talking about when the system fails you, what do you do?  Creativity isn't part of the Japanese education system and how to think is being replaced with how to do.  We need innovation though and we need creative people.  Today we are going to look at what we need to be doing, given the government has dismantled liberal arts curriculums in favour of hard skills.  How do we get ideas from our teams so we can win the battle for innovation in business.  Welcome back to this weekly edition every Tuesday of "THE Cutting Edge Japan Business Show" I am your host Dr. Greg Story, President of Dale Carnegie Training Japan and best selling author of Japan Sales Mastery. We are bringing the show to you from our High Performance Center in Akasaka in Minato-ku, the business center of Tokyo. Why the Cutting Edge?  In this show, we are looking at the critical areas for success in business in Japan.  We want to help advance everyone's thinking so that we be at the forefront, the Cutting Edge, of how to flourish here in this market.   Before we get into this week's topic, here is what caught my attention lately. The number of Japanese farmers shrank  fifty  six percent since nineteen  ninety five  to one  point eight  two  million.  Their average age rose to sixty  seven from fifty  nine  in the period since nineteen  ninety  five. To cope with the issue the Agriculture Ministry adopted a “smart agriculture” policy in two  thousand and fourteen  to promote robotics and information technology to boost farm productivity.  Machinery maker Kubota developed self driving tractors that cost eleven million yen or around one hundred thousand dollars.  They also sell pesticide spraying drones to automate some of the field work.  The smart agriculture market is expected to grow by fourteen  percent to  fourteen  point seven  billion  yen or one  hundred  and  thirty  million dollars, this year and double in the next five  years according to the Yano Research Institute. In other news, US food company Just and Japanese meat producer Toriyama Chikusan Shokuhin have forged a partnership for the development of lab grown wagyu beef, with the aim of distributing it globally.Just will culture cells taken from Akagi brand wagyu cows in order to v=create the same quality as real Akagi beef. The US Food and Drug Adminstration and the Agriculture Department have agreed to jointly introduce regulations on lab grown meat in anticipation of its expected commercialization.  Finally, in  two thousand  and  sixteen social security expenditures including public pensions, medical insurance and other benefits reached  one  hundred  and  sixteen point  nine  trillion yen or over one  trillion dollars.  I wonder how much a trillion dollars is?  Too many zeros.  Anyway, it's a lot.  In twenty  twenty  five all of the post war baby boomers will be seventy  five  or older, further pushing up the cost of social security benefits.  Expenditures are expected to hit one  hundred  and  ninety trillion yen or one point seventy  two  trillion dollars.  The population of over sixty  five year olds will peak in twenty  forty  two  at thirty  nine  million. This is episode number seventy five and we are talking about  War Declared On Soft Skills In Japan     Soredewa ikimasho, so let's get going.The road to innovation in Japan has been a long one.  The “yutori” or relaxed education experiment started in the late 1980s didn't last very long.  The idea was that the focus on rote memorization needed to be changed to include more emphasis on creative thinking.  School days were reduced to five from six days a week.  Homework burdens were lightened.  The idea was a good one, yet as soon as Japan started to sink in international rankings for tests that favour rote memorization skills, the Japanese establishment panicked and threw the whole experiment straight out the window.    Fast forward to 2015, when then Education Minister  Hakubun  Shimomura told Japanese universities to take “active steps to abolish (social science and humanities departments) or convert them to serve areas that better meet society's needs”. There was no wiggle room on interpreting the message – he clearly said do what we say or we will cut your funding. Japanese universities were weak in the face of the new policy position of the Japanese government and meekly complied.   The justification was that this was needed  “in light of the decrease of the university age population, the demand for human resources and the function of national universities”.  Abenomics declares that the role of national universities is to produce “human resources that match the needs of society by accurately grasping changes in industrial structure and employment needs”.  Abe himself declared in  2014 in his OECD speech that “rather than deepening academic research that is highly theoretical, we will conduct more practical vocational education that better anticipates the needs of society”.   This was pretty curious stuff coming from Abe's Cabinet.  A couple of years ago, for the first time, we started to hear from our clients about their interest in having  more liberal arts aspects to their company in-house education programmes. They told us they need people who can think, can articulate their thoughts and they are looking to encourage more diversity of views.  They wanted to encourage innovation as a direct result of this effort.   Was this another part of the political thrust to the right under Abe?  Was the objective to create a technocrat population of docile people who can toe the line and follow orders?  The Japan Times noted, “Without exception, totalitarian states invariably reject knowledge in the humanities and states that reject such knowledge always become totalitarian”.  Was this a Sputnik moment for Abe, when his answer to Japan falling behind was to ape the America of the 1950s and stress mathematics and science subjects, to produce more engineers to solve Japan's problems?   The vocational relevancy of Abe's attack on “soft skill” subjects is in serious doubt.  Companies we deal with are stressing the development of people who can communicate, think, share ideas and be creative.  The Japanese industry peak body, the Keidanren, was at complete odds with the Abe Cabinet over just what are relevant vocational skills.  Then Keidanren Chairman  Sadayuki  Sakakibara, from Toray, made this point, “Some media reported that the business community is seeking work-ready human resources, not students in the humanities, but this is not the case”.  He also noted that Japanese business people desire the “exact opposite”.  They want students who can solve problems based on “ideas encompassing the different fields” of science and humanities.   The Science Council of Japan at the time weighed in as well backing the importance of the humanities. In cooperation with the natural sciences they are there to solve “contemporary problems domestically as well as internationally.  So what does this all mean? Find out more when we come back from the break   Welcome backAre we setting ourselves up for failure?  The population of students is set to decline by one third from  650,000 students in  2018  to 480,000  in 2031.  Abe was correct to identify the critical importance of a diminishing human resource for business, but his antidote seems completely at variance with what business needs in Japan.    As many companies make the move overseas, technical abilities are needed but dealing with diversity as a leader becomes even more critical for the success of the enterprise. It is well recognised that soft skills are the keys to successfully leading an international business.  The supply of humanities graduates will disappear in line with government policy. Therefore, the pressure on companies to compensate becomes much greater.  Companies however are not liberal arts colleges where students have the luxury of time, to sit around thinking and pontificating on philosophical matters.   What can be done within companies to encourage more out of the box thinking?  Creating a safe environment for idea generation would be a good start.  Most brainstorming methodologies used in Japan in firms tend to kill ideas at the generation stage by critiquing them as they emerge.  Better to allow a thousand flowers to bloom, to get out as many ideas as possible, before any cutting is done.   Bosses constantly yelling orders to their staff, need to ease up on that and instead ask questions. These will get their staff thinking rather than just doing.  Inviting staff ideas on what needs to be done, as well as how to do it makes a lot of sense if your want to create a creative environment.   The hardest thing in Japan will be how to deal with errors and mistakes.  This whole country is a mistake free zone.   Understanding that the innovation process is messy is a good staring point.  Expecting that people won't do new things perfectly from the start is also a necessary shift in thinking.  Some “yutori” injection is needed inside companies to encourage people to step outside their comfort zone.   If you haven't started looking at these issues now would be a good time to start.  The educational system will continue to put forth robots, who will be passive and wait for instructions.  It will be like a nation of Siris and Alexas will be produced, hanging around to be told what to do.   Start with some regular brainstorming activities for the teams.  These creative muscles need regular than infrequent exercising. Instead of beanbags and electronic games, give the team something concrete and interesting to work on. Also implement the results because this is highly motivating and where most companies fail.  Get those great ideas off the paper stuck to the walls and get them into plans with names, dates, and measures attached to them. THE Cutting Edge Japan Business Show is here to help you succeed in Japan.  Subscribe on YouTube, share it with your family, friends and colleagues, become a regular. Thank you for watching this episode and remember to hit the subscribe button. Our website details are on screen now, enjapan.dalecarnegie.com, it is awesome value, so check it out. Please leave me some feedback on YouTube, I would love to know how this show helped and what other topics you are interested in for me to cover.  Remember I am here as a free resource to help you, so just tell me how I can help you best. In episode seventy six we are talking about Your Own Leader Voice. Find out more about that next week. So Yoroshiku Onegai Itashimasu please join me for the next episode of the Cutting Edge Japan Business Show We are here to help you and we have only one direction in mind for you and your business and that is UP!!!

Dr Amber Mosewich is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. A key directive of her work is to understand the psychological skills and resources necessary to promote adaptive responses to stress and emotion and how best to foster their development. She is passionate about ensuring athletes have the resources to effectively manage demands to facilitate successful sport experiences that are also positive and healthy. Dr Leah Ferguson, Métis, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her sport psychology research explores how athletes flourish and reach their potential, and she is particularly interested in the role of self-compassion in sport contexts. She is also a mental skills consultant for the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Saskatchewan, where she works with athletes, coaches, and parents to facilitate positive sport experiences. In this podcast, we explore psychological issues that are pertinent to female athletes or the exercising female, and we delve into the theory and application of self-compassion. Photo credit for Leah Ferguson to David Stobbe for the University of Saskatchewan.

On April 10, astronomers announced that they had captured the first images of a black hole through the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) – a planet scale array of eight ground based radio telescopes forged through international collaboration. University of Illinois Physics Professor Charles Gammie, is a member of the EHT Science Council and co-led a group which provided the theoretical analysis. The team developed sophisticated computer code to make running and analyzing the simulations as efficient as possible. Professor Gammie joins Illinois Innovators to discuss the significance of the discovery, the role the Illinois team played in the project, and what’s next.

SSM Episode #28 Never let other people tell you what you will be good at. One time Jorie was told she would never make a great sports dietitian and today she is one of the best that I know. Jorie received her undergraduate degree at the University of Manitoba and furthered her education with the prestigious 2 year International Olympic Committee (IOC) Diploma in Sport Nutrition. Jorie is Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) and has been ISAK Level 1 Certified. Jorie has participated in Molly Kellogg’s Counselling Intensive Course for Dietitians and is a Certified Life/Executive Coach. Jorie has been working and mentoring in the field for over 15 years in the areas of nutrition for sport performance, disordered eating and eating disorders, and in corporate health and wellness. She works for the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba as the Director of Sport Dietetics and maintains a private consulting business. She was past president of the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba, co-chair of the Dietitians of Canada Sport Nutrition Network, and founder and chair of the Manitoba Sport Nutrition Network Inc. Jorie has gained extensive experience working with provincial, national and Olympic/Paralympic level athletes. Jorie has worked with the NHL, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Faculty of Family Medicine, Legacy and Pan Am Sport Medicine Fellowships, and has previously been a sessional instructor at both The University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. You can find Jorie at http://joriejanzen.ca/. In this episode of the Super Sports Moms podcast, we tackle nutrition in sport from an interesting perspective with Jorie. Together, we delve into what it means to have a performance body and how we can all be supporting athletes better in this area. As we get closer to launching our performance body challenge we invite you to sign up so you receive all of the 5 instructional videos that will be delivered to your inbox starting the week of May 26th. Go to et4p.com/challenge.

Sera Markoff sits on the Science Council of the Event Horizon Telescope, which made world news recently by taking a picture of a black hole. She is also professor of Theoretical High Energy Astrophysics at the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy and GRAPPA at the University of Amsterdam.

Dr. Begley is the inaugural CEO of BioCurate, a joint initiative of Monash and Melbourne Universities and created to provide commercial focus in the early phases of drug development. He served as Chief Scientific Officer at Akriveia Therapeutics, California (2016-2017) and TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals, Pennsylvania (2012-2016). From 2002-2012, he was Vice-President and Global Head of Hematology/Oncology Research at Amgen, responsible for building, directing and integrating Amgen's 5 research sites. There he highlighted the issue of research integrity and scientific reproducibility. Since then he has made multiple presentations on the subject of scientific integrity including to President Obama's Science Council, the White House, US National Institutes of Health, US Academies of Science, US National Institute of Standards and Technology, the British Broadcasting Company, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, and numerous Universities, Research Institutes and companies. Before Amgen he had over 20 years of clinical experience in medical oncology and hematology. His personal research focused on regulation of hematopoietic cells and translational clinical trials. His early studies, in Prof Donald Metcalf's department first described human G-CSF, and in later clinical studies, performed in Professor Richard Fox's Department at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the group first demonstrated that G-CSF-"mobilized" blood stem cells hastened hematopoietic recovery, a finding that revolutionized bone-marrow transplantation. His honors include being elected as the first Foreign Fellow to the American Society of Clinical Investigation in 2000, to the Association of American Physicians in 2008, and in 2014 to the Research "Hall of Fame" at his alma mater, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

In this episode we talk with Emmy Award Winning Video Editor and Producer, Melissa Salpietra. We discussed her experience sustaining her work while also parenting two sons. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Melissa is a freelance Video Editor and filmmaker who recently won an Arts and Science Creative Renewal Fellowship from the Charlotte Arts and Science Council and is a two-time Emmy Award winner.

Our guest is Dr. James Conca who is discussing the proposed Green New Deal and why it falls far short of a real solution and what an ideal Green New Deal would look like. Gabe is joined by cohost Tom Blees.  James Conca is a PhD scientist in the field of the earth and environmental sciences for 31 years, and a regular columnist for Forbes Magazine.  Tom Blees is the President of The Science Council for Global Initiatives.

Angela Haigler is an award-winning professional communicator who has been writing since stick figures were all she could spell.She brings 15+ years of experience creating and sharing stories for news organizations, universities and nonprofits. Angela is devoted to writing and helping others tell their story.She loves teaching Creative Writing at Central Piedmont Community College where some of her students have gone on to become published authors.Her book reviews and articles can be seen in Pride Magazine. Her work has also appeared in publications such as the Charlotte Observer, Library Journal and 7even literary magazine.Previous and current clients include Arts & Science Council, Ms. Real Estate Property Boss, Darrell Roach Designs, Chef Shonda S. Caines and Gee That's Funny Entertainment.She is skilled in manuscript critique, social media monitoring, media relations, website marketing, email communications and many other marketing and communications functions.Her motto: “Stories are everywhere.”Podcast Music by Dj QuadsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BlkWomenRising)

Hannah Critchlow investigates the human brain and surprises the 5x15 audience with insights into consciousness- in plants, animals and humans. Dr Hannah Critchlow is a neuroscientist with a grounding in neuropsychiatry. She is a Science Outreach Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and demystifies the human brain using Radio, TV and Festival platforms. Hannah's first book Consciousness: A LadyBird Expert, was published this summer. She has been part of the 2018 Wellcome Trust Science Book Judging Panel, and in 2017 she co-presented the BBC Tomorrow's World Live interactive science series. In 2014 Hannah was named as a Top 100 UK scientist by the Science Council for her work in science communication. In 2013 she was named as one of Cambridge Universities ‘inspirational and successful women in science’. During her PhD she was awarded a Cambridge University Fellowship and as an undergraduate received three University Prizes as Best Biologist. Next year she will launch her book on Fate with the publishers Hodder. Hannah’s choice of career stemmed from working as a Nursing Assistant at St Andrews Psychiatric Hospital. Recorded at EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney) in London in September 2018. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

You can think of a music program almost contouring your expected heart rate. Starting at a low point, having a peak and then gradually coming down. If you're engaged in interval training such as HIIT - high intensity interval training - it might be that you have peaks and troughs in the energy of the music so as to reflect the physiological peaks and troughs in the workout. So I think the desired mental state and the underlying physiological state are drivers for the type of music that you would select. If I was stretching for example I might use a track such as No Diggity. Affiliate Disclosure Who is Dr. Karageorghis? Dr. Costas Karageorghis is a leader in sports psychology and Divisional Lead for Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences at Brunel University in London. From 2009-14, he served as Deputy Head (Research) of the former School of Sport and Education and led preparations for two REF2014 subject submissions (Sports-Related and Education). Costas has established an international reputation for his research into the psychological, psychophysiological and neurophysiological effects of music. He has captured 25 research grants during his academic career. Costas is the author of two textbooks, 12 book chapters, 80 peer-reviewed journal articles and 100 professional papers in sport and exercise psychology. Costas’s music research has been featured in newspapers around the world; most recently in the Times, Independent, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Sydney Morning Herald. He is currently working on multi-modal stimulation during physical activity that entails the use of music, video images, virtual reality and visual primes. Such work is oriented towards enhancing people's sensory experiences during physical activity, with a view to increasing exercise adherence and promoting public health. Costas is a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and a double-accredited member of BASES (psychology research and scientific support). In September 2010, he was elected a Fellow of BASES for his services to sport and exercise sciences in the UK. In September 2013 he was awarded Chartered Scientist status by the Science Council. Costas acts as consultant psychologist to a number of international and professional athletes and has worked with a wide variety of UK governing bodies of sport (e.g. British Athletics, British Canoe Union, British Water Ski Federation and England Hockey). He has also worked with many multinational companies in the sports world and music industry. During his spare time, Costas plays the piano, often performing in a jazz and latin duo with drummer Joel Shopland. Dr. Costa Karageorghis' Research and Books Note: I only link to those referenced in the podcast. The catch-all link is at the bottom. Books Inside Sport Psychology Applying Music in Exercise and Sport Research Papers The Way You Make Me Feel: Psychological and cerebral responses to music during real-life physical activity Psychological and Psychophysiological Effects of Recuperative Music Postexercise Effects of music and music-video on affect during exercise at the lactate threshold Run to the Beat: Sport and music for the masses On the role of lyrics in the music-exercise performance relationship Redesign and initial validation of an instrument to assess the motivational qualities of music in exercise: the Brunel Music Rating Inventory-2 Influence of music, attentional style, and exercise intensity on attentional focus and RPE Additional Research by Dr. Costas Karageorghis Key Highlights What is music? How Dr. Karageorghis began his studies in music starting in 1995 The effects of music on athletic performance How Audley Harrison used Japanese Classical music to win a gold medal in Boxing at the 2000 Olympics Dorian Yates, Guns n' Roses, and the 41-ton leg workout The process Dr. Karageorghis uses to conduct his studies Faraday cages, EEG, and the development of technology which allows Dr. Karageorghis to study music in the field The ergogenic effect of music on performance Brunel Music Rating Inventory and its use in evaluating music for motivation How to create the ultimate playlist for performance Dr. Karageorghis' personal playlist for workouts Dr. Karageorghis' Top Trick for Enhancing Focus Deep work - shutting off from the world for a portion of the day Dr. Karageorghis' Favorite Book on Peak Performance The Winning Mind: Fine Tune Your Mind for Superior Sports Performance Additional Information on Dr. Costas Karageorghis Twitter: @SAVIBrunel Brunel University Website ____ Along the lines of enhancing performance, particularly cognitive performance, there is one name that usually comes to mind - for me at least - in the supplement industry. And that is Neurohacker Collective. I had Jordan Greenhall, the CEO on the show before and you know I love what they’re doing. Neurohacker Collective has a couple of products now and more coming out in the future but one of which is Qualia, which I use 5-7 days every week and the second one is Qualia Mind, which I use on occasion, just when I want to mix it up a little bit. Qualia has over 40 ingredients and has significantly upgraded both my own wellbeing but also the concept of sovereignty which you can go look at the Jordan podcast later if you want. But if you wanna enhance your cognition, I personally believe there’s nothing better out there on the market. So how do you get started? You can go over to neurohacker.com and as you’re checking out plug in the code BOOMER and you’ll get 10% off your purchase. If you wanna subscribe, you’ll get 15% off. I hope you enjoy the products and do yourself a favor, just check it out. One month, all you need to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Democratic Alliance says it is disappointed that some sections of the Party are ventilating their thoughts regarding City of Cape Town Executive Mayor, Patricia de Lille, through the media. De Lille has accused the DA's Cape Metro Executive of making decisions without consulting branches and members. She was reacting to a statement by the regional structure, calling for her removal as Cape Town mayor. This amid an investigation around issues of management and governance in the City. De Lille also faces allegations of irregular renovations to her private home, allegedly paid for by the City. we speak to Senior Research Specialist at the Human Science Council, Professor Joleen Steyn Kotze

Hear from Charlotte-based artist Nick Napoletano (00m 50s) on this week’s Around the Crown. Napoletano’s work has been showcased internationally and he recently garnered attention for a massive mural along the North Tryon Corridor. Todd Stewart of the Arts & Science Council (22m 40s) also stops by with information on what the public art process looks like for artists, how the process engages community, and how ASC hopes to increase the number of opportunities for local artists. Around the Crown - what floats your boat works for us!

We interview Tom Blees, President of the Science Council for Global Initiatives and Author of Prescriptions of the Planet, concerning his book and his work with the Council to coordinate and fascilitate cutting edge advances in science and technology so as to save the environment, and promote economic development around the planet.

In this episode, Dr. Dean Kriellaars and I deconstruct the key fundamentals necessary in order to design the very best learning experiences possible in physical education. We delve into what it means to be physically literate and the critical importance of allowing every young person to find a specific movement pursuit that they fall in love with and strive to master. Mastery is not about medals and championships, nor is it about standing on podiums celebrating. Every young person deserves the right to find joy and love through some form of movement. Dean and I discuss the future of physical education and what it’s going to take to ensure that every single young person can strive toward becoming physically literate citizens of the world. Dean is a passionate educator who is doing his very best to raise awareness about the need to bring movement and physical activity back into the every day life of young people. You are sure to get a lot of takeaway value from our discussion today. Bio Dr. Kriellaars is a faculty member of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. He is a scientist of the Manitoba Institute of Child Health. His Human Performance Laboratory has numerous students directed to undertaking research on physical literacy and physical activity, related to health, performance, injury prevention and treatment. Dr. Kriellaars has been awarded two major university teaching awards, as well as national and international awards for scientific research and innovation. Dr. Kriellaars has received two University of Manitoba Presidential Outreach awards for meritorious community work, and recently was awarded the Campbell Award for longstanding community service. He was named as the co-chair of the Premiers Council on Health Living for the province of Manitoba. He was awarded the Healthy Living Award for his outstanding activities in building community wellness in the province of Manitoba. He was recently awarded the MPETA builder award for outstanding dedication and promotion of health and physical education in Manitoba. He works with Canadian Sport for Life, PHE Canada, the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba, Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse, Cirque du Soleil and the National Circus School, as well as the RCMP on community wellness initiatives. Connect with Dean Twitter: @DeanKriellaars Themes Discussed Purposeful Movement, Mastery, Teaching Excellence, Physical Literacy, More is Not Better, The Meaning of Work, Physical Education

In 1816, when Mary Shelley sat down to write her Gothic novel Frankenstein, it was a time of social, political and scientific upheaval. It has given us the archetypal image of the mad scientist single-mindedly pursing his grotesque experiments whatever the cost. "Frankenstein Science" has even become its own category, especially beloved by tabloid headline writers. 200 years on and the pace of scientific development has increased exponentially; the fact that Shelley's Frankenstein still has such a hold reflects the powerful role science plays in modern life and also, perhaps, the fear that we don't understand it or know how to control it. Now the head of the Science Council has said that scientists need their own version of the Hippocratic Oath and a regulation system of ethical standards and principles similar to doctors. Would more control give us better, more ethical scientists, or just restrain creativity and academic freedom? If we control scientists more closely, is there a case for arguing that we should exercise more control over the research they carry out? Is science morally neutral? Is it just the choices about how to apply scientific knowledge that are truly moral? In a world where advances in science have the power to profoundly change our lives and the lives of future generations, can scientists still rely on that distinction? This week scientists are meeting in America to discuss the controversial "gain-of-function" research on highly infectious viruses such as avian flu. Do we need more moral, ethical and democratically accountable oversight of research? Chaired by Michael Buerk with Giles Fraser, Claire Fox, Mathew Taylor and Michael Portillo. Witnesses are Belinda Phipps, Prof Terence Kealey, Prof Andy Stirling and Bryan Roberts.

Artist Allison Luce shares valuable information about art residencies. Allison explores the ephemeral nature of existence and the mystery of eternity through her ceramic sculptures and monoprints. Luce graduated with dual BFA degrees in Painting and Art History from Ohio University and her MFA from Hunter College, City University of New York. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina where she is a studio artist and an adjunct art instructor. She has shown her work in solo and group exhibitions internationally and her work is included in private collections. She has been a resident artist at the International Ceramic Research Center in Skaelskør, Denmark, the Zentrum für Keramik-Berlin in Germany, and the Shaw International Centre for Contemporary Ceramics at the Medalta International Artists in Residence in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. In 2012, her work has reviewed in The Charlotte Observer and she was awarded a Regional Artist Project Grant from the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte.

Speaking in an emergency session to the Science Council, Jack outlines the amazing but short-lived series 2000 Plus filled with original audio drama and featured tonight on Sonic Echo with the two episodes "A Space Wreck" and "A Veteran Comes Home".

Science Minister David Willetts delivers the 2011 Roberts Lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine, for the Science Council as part of London Science Festival.

Impacts of Recent Climate Change: Current Responses and Future Projections for Wild Ecosystems Observed changes in natural systems, largely over the past century, indicate a clear global climate change signal. Even in the face of apparently dominating forces, such as direct, human-driven habitat destruction and alteration, this climate fingerprint implicates global climate change as a new and important driving force on wild plants and animals. Patterns across taxonomic groups are remarkably similar. Large poleward and upward range shifts associated with recent global climate change have been documented in a diversity of species. Likewise, significant trends towards earlier spring events have been documented in plants and animals across North America, Europe and Asia. These changes in species’ distributions and timing have been linked with regional climate warming for many species based on basic research and on long-term historical records. Our recent estimate is that about half of all wild species have responded to regional warming trends of 1-3° C over the past century, with strongest responses over the past 30 years. In the Third Assessment Report of IPCC (2001), we predicted that species restricted to extreme environments, such as mountaintops, the Arctic and Antarctic, would be most sensitive to small levels of warming and, indeed, these areas are showing the first signs of species declines and extinctions. Range-restricted species, particularly polar and mountaintop species, are showing severe range contractions in response to recent climate change. Tropical coral reefs and sea ice specialists have been most negatively affected, with indications that cloud forest amphibians are also highly vulnerable. New analyses indicate large differences in magnitude of spring advancement between major taxonomic groups, suggesting that normal interactions among species, such as flowers and the insects that pollinate them may become disrupted. Evolutionary adaptations to warmer conditions have occurred at the local, population level, but observed genetic shifts are limited. There is no indication that novel traits are appearing that would allow species to exist under more extreme climatic conditions than they currently live in. Biography Dr. Camille Parmesan received her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin in 1995. She then took a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in Santa Barbara, California. She is currently an Associate Professor in Integrative Biology at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Parmesan’s early research spanned multiple aspects of the behavior, ecology and evolution of insect/plant interactions in natural systems. Since 1992, however, the focus of her work has been on biological impacts of anthropogenic climate change in natural systems. The intensification of global warming as an international issue led Dr. Parmesan into the interface of policy and science. She has given presentations for White House and Congressional representatives, has been involved in several U.S. and international assessments of climate change impacts, and has provided formal testimonies for the US House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, as well as the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee. She has also been active in climate change programs for many international conservation organizations, such as IUCN (the International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), and the National Wildlife Federation, and served on the Science Council of the Nature Conservancy. She was a Lead Author and Contributing author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessment Report (2001), as well as Reviewer and Co-author of the Uncertainty Guidance Report for the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007). IPCC and its participants were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.

Observed changes in natural systems, largely over the past century, indicate a clear global climate change signal. Even in the face of apparently dominating forces, such as direct, human-driven habitat destruction and alteration, this climate fingerprint implicates global climate change as a new and important driving force on wild plants and animals. Patterns across taxonomic groups are remarkably similar. Large poleward and upward range shifts associated with recent global climate change have been documented in a diversity of species. Likewise, significant trends towards earlier spring events have been documented in plants and animals across North America, Europe and Asia. These changes in species’ distributions and timing have been linked with regional climate warming for many species based on basic research and on long-term historical records. Our recent estimate is that about half of all wild species have responded to regional warming trends of 1-3° C over the past century, with strongest responses over the past 30 years. In the Third Assessment Report of IPCC (2001), we predicted that species restricted to extreme environments, such as mountaintops, the Arctic and Antarctic, would be most sensitive to small levels of warming and, indeed, these areas are showing the first signs of species declines and extinctions. Range-restricted species, particularly polar and mountaintop species, are showing severe range contractions in response to recent climate change. Tropical coral reefs and sea ice specialists have been most negatively affected, with indications that cloud forest amphibians are also highly vulnerable. New analyses indicate large differences in magnitude of spring advancement between major taxonomic groups, suggesting that normal interactions among species, such as flowers and the insects that pollinate them may become disrupted. Evolutionary adaptations to warmer conditions have occurred at the local, population level, but observed genetic shifts are limited. There is no indication that novel traits are appearing that would allow species to exist under more extreme climatic conditions than they currently live in. Dr. Parmesan’s early research spanned multiple aspects of the behavior, ecology and evolution of insect/plant interactions in natural systems. Since 1992, however, the focus of her work has been on biological impacts of anthropogenic climate change in natural systems. Her field work has focused on documenting continental-scale range shifts of butterfly species across both North America and Europe. Her more recent research has concentrated on global-scale syntheses of biological responses to climate change across all taxonomic groups. These syntheses have documented the global nature of climate change impacts, spanning all living organisms from microbes to charismatic animals in terrestrial, freshwater and marine systems. The intensification of global warming as an international issue led Dr. Parmesan into the interface of policy and science. She has given presentations for White House and Congressional representatives, has been involved in several U.S. and international assessments of climate change impacts, and has provided formal testimonies for the US House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, as well as the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee. She has also been active in climate change programs for many international conservation organizations, such as IUCN (the International Union for the Conservation of Nature), the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), and the National Wildlife Federation, and served on the Science Council of the Nature Conservancy. She was a Lead Author and Contributing author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Assessment Report (2001), as well as Reviewer and Co-author of the Uncertainty Guidance Report for the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007). IPCC and its participants were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007.