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Lou DiVizio opens up the podcast with headlines from around the state, many of which focus on the upcoming 60-day legislative session. Tonight, Nov. 18, Albuquerque City Council will meet to finalize its priorities heading into the session. You can watch that meeting live or after the fact here. Another topic on the agenda for lawmakers at the roundhouse next year will be regulating artificial intelligence. This week, KUNM's Megan Kamerick speaks with two computer science experts about their work pushing elected officials to create privacy guardrails on artificial intelligence. Dr. Cris Moore tells us how AI algorithms and social media can be a perfect storm to spread misinformation on a massive scale. Dr. Melanie Moses considers how a lack of transparency from technology companies could lead to loopholes when crafting laws regulating AI. Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Megan Kamerick Guests: Dr. Melanie Moses, Ph.D., Professor, UNM Department of Computer Science Dr. Cris Moore, Ph.D., Professor, Santa Fe Institute
This week on the podcast, Lou DiVizio updates the status of the federal Radiation Exposure Compensation Act which came to an end late last week. Then, Source New Mexico reporter Danielle Prokop asks U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., about his efforts to expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to cover New Mexico. For context on the efforts to extend and expand RECA, we included a 2021 interview between Russell Contreras and Tina Cordova from the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium. Cordova has been fighting for compensation for New Mexicans for decades. Finally on the show, we break down last week's primary elections with Dr. Timothy Krebs, chair of UNM's Political Science Department. Lou DiVizio asks Krebs to consider why two high-profile district attorney races went well for the incumbents, and whether big wins for progressive Democrats will shape the governor's approach to her policy agenda. Host: Lou DiVizio Segments: Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Expanding RECA Correspondent: Danielle Prokop Guest: Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-NM Tularosa Downwinders Try Again (2021) Correspondent: Russell Contreras Guest: Tina Cordova, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium NM Primary 2024 Election Results Correspondent: Lou DiVizio Guest: Dr. Timothy Krebs, Chair, UNM Department of Political Science For More Information: Time's run out for the Radiation Exposure and Compensation Act - Source NM RECA faces sunset June 10 while its future remains in limbo – Source New Mexico New Mexican voters pick new blood to represent them in Santa Fe – Source New Mexico NMiF on Facebook NMiF on Youtube NMiF on Instagram NMiF on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message
Michael Hix, UNM Department of Music In this episode we dive into the world of music and community with our special guest, Dr. Michael Hix, the Chair of the Music Department at the University of New Mexico. With a career that has taken him from prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall to international stages, Michael Hix's expressive voice and commanding stage presence have enchanted audiences worldwide. In this conversation, we explore Michael's musical journey, from his roots in Alabama to his deep love for New Mexico as a transplant. We'll discover how he became a sought-after performer of concert and orchestral works, boasting an impressive repertoire of over 80 oratorio, cantata, and concert roles. His performances range from Mendelssohn's Elijah to Mahler's Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, showcasing the diversity and richness of his talents. Michael's dedication to music doesn't stop at the stage; he's also a distinguished musicologist, receiving accolades like the American Musicological Society Thomas Hampson Award for his research on Paul Dessau's Lieder. His contributions to music scholarship, including the Grove Dictionary of American Music, demonstrate his profound impact on the field. Tune in to explore the importance of music in building vibrant communities, as we discuss the events UNM music will host and delve into the power of music to bring people together. Michael Hix's journey is a testament to the cultural richness of Albuquerque, and his passion for music shines through in every note. Episode links: Department of Music website: The University of New Mexico Department of Music - College of Fine Arts (unm.edu) Our calendar of events can be found here: Events Calendar | Department of Music - The University of New Mexico College of Fine Arts (unm.edu) There are monthly performances by UNM students and outside artists performing at Keller Hall and Popejoy Hall. https://unmtickets.production.carbonhouse.com/events/calendar Any ticketing questions can be directed to Rebecca RJ Smit at keller@unm.edu. UNM Programs within the community: UNM Music prep school. A community music school housed in the UNM Department of Music. "Opening Doors to a Lifetime of Music" for over 30 years! https://music.unm.edu/community/music-prep-school/ UNM Lab School The UNM String Lab School provides students with the chance to receive instruction from both professional Suzuki educators and college interns. It serves as the practical teaching component of graduate and undergraduate String Pedagogy degree programs. The students at the String Lab School are taught by string pedagogy students (interns) who are overseen by professional music educators (coordinators). https://music.unm.edu/community/lab-school/ APS Fine Arts If your child attends an APS school and you would like more information about what programs are offered at your school, you can visit https://www.aps.edu/fine-arts for more information. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-up-abq/support
Brenda Wolfe is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and obesity, as well as offering psychotherapy for anxiety and mood disorders. In addition to clinical work, she currently serves as volunteer faculty at the University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry, and as newsletter editor for the New Mexico Psychological Association. Over the years, she has served on numerous professional committees at a variety of organizations including the Academy of Eating Disorders, New Mexico Department of Health, Executive Council of the NM State Plan for Healthier Weight, and Association of Behavior and Cognitive Therapies. She also served as President and as Public Education Coordinator for the New Mexico Psychological Association, and volunteer faculty for the UNM Department of Psychology. She joined the Sage Neuroscience Center in May of 2020. She is the author of A Diet is the Last Thing You Need: Weight Loss & Maintenance Answers Apart from being a failure at retirement, She is also an avid reader and ballroom dancer.She can be found on her website at https://brendalwolfe.com/about-brenda-l-wolfe-phd/ Support the show
Songwriting II Class of Spring 2021 Class founder/facilitator: Dr. Kristina Jacobsen Class members: Christine V. Chaves, Christy Cook, Gary Costley, and Aubrie Powell Producer: Sasha Arteaga Program: “Lostine River Trail” - Ed Wales and Aubrie Powell “Leaving” - Christine V. Chaves & Tom Duncan "Styx" - Christy Cook “Down in the Dirt” - Gary Costley and Aubrie Powell “My Happy Place” - Deb Wesley and Gary Costley "1924" - Christy Cook and Trish Woodbury “Prince Harry” - Christy Cook and Gary Costley “I Believe”- Christine V. Chaves Artist Websites: Aubrie: aubriempowell.com Christy: cactustractor.com Christiana.cook.com Gary: YouTube: Gary Costley Special thanks to our friends at Soldier Songs and Voices for their collaboration, and the UNM Department of Music and UNM Continuing Education for their continued support.
On New Mexico in Focus… The Asian American community held a rally in downtown Albuquerque this week in response to an increase in violent and harassing incidents across the state. That surge mirrors what is happening all over the country in the wake of charged and divisive language about the COVID-19 virus. It was just about two weeks ago that eight people were killed, six of them females of Asian descent, in a mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia. Police officials were reticent from the start to call the shootings a hate crime. Host Gene Grant talks with members of the local Asian American/Pacific Islander community about how bad things have gotten here in New Mexico, and what can be done to turn the tide. Diversity has also been a huge challenge for years when it comes to local news coverage. Those concerns include not only the diversity of faces that deliver the news, but also the types of stories that are told. Gene Grant recently sat down with Albuquerque’s first African American president and general manager at a major news station, Lori Waldon of KOAT-TV. The two talk about the importance of who tells our stories and what those stories say about our communities. Gene Grant also sits down with three people at the center of a major development on the local public health front. The University of New Mexico Hospital was recently certified as the state’s first comprehensive stroke center. They discuss how this new designation will lead to faster and effective treatment for stroke patients, not just in Albuquerque, but across New Mexico. Host: Gene Grant No Line Opinion Panel Segments: Rise of Asian American/Pacific Islander Violence Host: Gene Grant Guests: Kristelle Siarza, volunteer executive director, Asian Business Collaborative Sachi Watase, executive director, New Mexico Asian Family Center Diversity in the Local Media Landscape Host: Gene Grant Guest: Lori Waldon, general manager and president, KOAT-TV UNM Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center Host: Gene Grant Guests: Andrew Carlson, MD, neurosurgeon Torsten Rohde, RN, director of UNMH Stroke and Heart Failure Programs Michael Torbey, MD, chair of the UNM Department of Neurology
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center’s Alex Sanchez and Jett Loe interview UNM Department of Dermatology’s Dr. John Durkin about all things skin related; including some useful tips and tricks and how you can take better care of your skin in our harsh New Mexico climate.
Alyosha Goldstein gives a lecture on Pueblo Indian water rights for the New Mexico Office of the State Historian and UNM Department of American Studies. Filmed November 6, 2015.
The Department of Pathology, in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, is committed to improving human health through world-class research, education and patient care.
The UNM Department of Anthropology and the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center have teamed up to create a new one-of-a-kind research tool that could help orthodontists all over the world better understand and treat their patients. The project was made possible by a retiring Albuquerque orthodontist, who donated nearly 30-years worth of patient records to UNM. More than 400,000 oral images, 20,000 x-rays, and thousands of other records - offering an in-depth look at Albuquerque's diverse population - have been de-identifed and compiled into a publicly accessible database.
Lin’s appearance at the School of Engineering was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Forrest, chair, UNM Department of Computer Science. In addition to Lin, panelists are: Andrew Ross, director, UNM Center for Science, Technology and Policy and professor, UNM Department of Political Science Daniel Dennett, Austin B. Fletcher professor of philosophy, Tufts University and Miller scholar, Santa Fe Institute David Ackley, associate professor, UNM Department of Computer Science and external professor, Santa Fe Institute Robert Hutchison, senior manager for computer science and information operations, Sandia National Laboratories
Herbert Lin is chief scientist for the National Research Council’s Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, where he directs major study projects at the intersection of public policy and information technology. In this lecture he talks about cyberattack and the technical and ethical implications of using it as an instrument of U.S. policy. Lin’s appearance at the School of Engineering was followed by a panel discussion moderated by Stephanie Forrest, chair, UNM Department of Computer Science. In addition to Lin, panelists are: Andrew Ross, director, UNM Center for Science, Technology and Policy and professor, UNM Department of Political Science Daniel Dennett, Austin B. Fletcher professor of philosophy, Tufts University and Miller scholar, Santa Fe Institute David Ackley, associate professor, UNM Department of Computer Science and external professor, Santa Fe Institute Robert Hutchison, senior manager for computer science and information operations, Sandia National Laboratories
Lynn Morgan, the Mary E. Wooley professor of anthropology at Mt. Holyoke College, spoke on Nov. 4, 2009 about “Reproductive Rights and Wrongs in Contemporary Latin America.” The lecture was sponsored by the UNM Department of Anthropology and the Alfonso Ortiz Center. Morgan is introduced by Louise Lamphere, UNM professor emeritus of anthropology.
Sean E. Ganntt is the 2009 winner of the AGSU-Ortiz Center Lecture Award. Ganntt is an ethnology student in anthropology at UNM completing his Master of Arts degree. He has also worked at the U.S. Forest Service Ranger District in Tijeras as a liaison with Friends of Tijeras Pueblo, and spent his time developing an outreach program for the Ranger District in Tijeras as part of his work in public anthropology. In this talk he discusses the idea of public anthropology and how it works. He is introduced by Sylvia Rodriguez, professor, UNM Department of Anthropology, and director of the Ortiz Center.
Mark Peceny, professor and chair, UNM Department of Political Science, discusses how the war in Iraq has shaped United States national elections and vice versa, particularly focusing on the 2006 congressional elections and 2008 presidential election. Part of Global Instability: Causes, Consequences, and Cures, a lecture series organized by UNM’s International Studies Institute.