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Future of Agriculture
Soil Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture With Michelle D'Souza, Ph.D. of McCain's Farm of the Future

Future of Agriculture

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 37:47


This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstatesMcCain's Farms of the FutureHot Potato PodcastToday's episode features Dr. Michelle D'Souza. Michelle is the Manager of Research and Innovation for McCain's Farm of the Future Project. In this role, her mission is to empower McCain on its journey to developing sustainable corporate frameworks that benefit society and nature through regenerative agriculture.Some of you may know that McCain has set some ambitious goals for transitioning their potato supply chain to regenerative agriculture. Over the years they have been willing to lead in their commitments and also back those commitments up with incentives and support for farmers trying to adopt regenerative practices. As such, they have hired scientists like Michelle. Dr. Michelle D'Souza is a molecular ecologist whose work focuses on biodiversity conservation, community engagement, and knowledge mobilization. So first and foremost, she is a scientist who in addition to her work at McCain still works as a Visiting Scientist at the Centre for Biodiversity Genomics. Michelle and I have a great conversation about McCain's commitments, how the progress has been so far, and how their farms of the future are designed to serve as farm-scale laboratories for regenerative transition. We also discuss why biodiversity should be a goal we should strive for in agriculture, who is responsible paying for soil conservation, and a whole lot more. Brought to you by Case IH: Case IH designs, engineers and produces cutting-edge farm equipment based on a comprehensive understanding of farmers' needs, wants and challenges, integrating these insights into their development and manufacturing.For example, take their Model Year 25 Magnum tractor. The new Magnum is purposefully designed to answer farmers' needs in every design and engineering choice. Improved horsepower for pulling heavier loads, faster. Bundled, integrated and ready-to-go precision tech for greater accuracy in the field. And a transmission farmers can tweak for improved control and performance in different tasks. That kind of design thinking is exactly where the future of ag is headed, and that's why you'll be hearing me talk to the folks at Case IH at different points throughout this quarter about what they do and how they're working to push the ag forward.

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
802: Using Remote Sensing to Study Space Weather and the Earth's Natural Space Environment - Dr. Emma Spanswick

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 43:22


Dr. Emma Louise Spanswick is an Associate Professor and a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Tier II Canada Research Chair in Geospace Dynamics and Space Plasma Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary. Emma studies the Earth's natural space environment, which is connected to our upper atmosphere and extends into the region around the Earth. Emma's research examines this environment using remote sensing to examine the physics of the dynamics of the space environment, and they also investigate space weather, which encompasses all phenomena in space that can impact systems and technologies that are in orbit and on Earth. As part of her work, Emma also develops and designs remote sensing instruments and deploys them in the field to collect data. Outside of science, Emma spends much of her time with her family, including her two sons. They enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and being outdoors together. Emma's hobbies also include boxing and going to the gym for a good workout. She completed her undergraduate studies in physics and was awarded her PhD in physics from the University of Calgary. Next, she worked at Los Alamos National Lab as a Visiting Scientist. Afterwards, she returned to the University of Calgary as a Research Scientist, and subsequently the Associate Director of the Auroral Imaging Group, before joining the faculty there in 2019. Emma was among researchers who received the 2018 Robert H. Goddard Award for Exceptional Achievement in Science, and she has been named among Avenue Magazine Calgary's Top 40 Under 40. In this interview, she shares more about her life and science.

Building the Elite Podcast
Dr. Tommy Wood: Brain Health and Longevity, Pt. 2

Building the Elite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 38:08


Tommy Wood, BM BCh, PhD, is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world-class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and a Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research focuses on brain health and brain injury treatment across the lifespan, as well as developing easily accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. Tommy serves as deputy editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease.You can learn more about Dr. Wood at his website, www.drtommywood.com/His substack, betterbrain.fitness is an excellent resource, and if you subscribe, you'll get some useful resources like a list of blood tests to monitor for brain health, a list of nutrients that support brain health and how to integrate them into your diet, and some in-depth information on how those nutrients and tests work. Timestamps:00:00:22 Is Supplemental Intake of B Vitamins Useful?00:02:36 Useful Factors to Help with TBI Recovery00:10:45 Homocysteine Metabolism 00:11:54 Food Sources of Polyphenols or Catechins00:13:52 Understanding the Effects of TBI and Micro TBI00:18:17 Nutrient Density in Food Helps to Protect from Brain Injuries00:18:53 Sponsor Note: Coaching Mentor Program00:19:40 Why Are Formula 1 Drivers so Interesting?00:22:29 Ruler Test for Formula 1 Drivers00:27:07 What Has Dr. Tommy Learned from Elite Athletes?00:29:21 TBI's Reliable Effect on Hormones00:31:01 Is Pituitary Damage Specific to TBI?00:32:02 What Are We Not Talking About with TBI?00:34:32 Examples of Different Health Variables We Forget to Account For00:37:28 Outro

Building the Elite Podcast
Dr. Tommy Wood: Brain Health and Longevity, Pt. 1

Building the Elite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 47:16


Tommy Wood, BM BCh, PhD, is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world-class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and a Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research focuses on brain health and brain injury treatment across the lifespan, as well as developing easily accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. Tommy serves as deputy editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease.You can learn more about Dr. Wood at his website, www.drtommywood.com/His substack, betterbrain.fitness is an excellent resource, and if you subscribe, you'll get some useful resources like a list of blood tests to monitor for brain health, a list of nutrients that support brain health and how to integrate them into your diet, and some in-depth information on how those nutrients and tests work. Timestamps:00:00:22 Intro to Dr. Tommy Wood00:01:46 Dr. Wood's Ancestral Viking Heritage 00:03:28 What is The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine?00:04:37 Traction of the BSLM in the United States00:06:53 Seventh-Day Adventist's Dietary Guidelines00:08:40 Most Noticeable Changes Between Lifestyle Medicines00:11:41 Building an Active Relationship With Your Doctor Before You Get Sick00:13:08 Role of Social Environment On Lifestyle-Type Diseases00:19:03 Lifestyle Interventions for Long-Term Brain Health00:22:55 Main Drivers of Preserving or Losing Cognitive Function00:24:57 How Useful Are Brain Games Like Luminosity?00:28:30 How Different Diseases Affect Cognitive Supply 00:33:18 Benefits of Omega-3's for the Brain and Heart00:35:35 Dietary Sources of Omega-3's00:37:52 Smaller Fish Have Less Heavy Metal Accumulation00:39:06 Does Dr. Wood Eat Fish That is Higher In Mercury?00:39:34 TBI or Concussions and Loss of Cognitive Function 00:40:47 Glymphatic System Explained00:42:20 When is the Glymphatic System the Most Active?00:43:29 Beta-Amyloids and Cognitive Function00:46:56 Outro

High Performance Health
Neuroscience: Upgrade and Protect Your Brain with Dr Tommy Wood

High Performance Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 83:29


Angela is joined by neuroscience expert, Dr. Tommy Wood, who shares insights on building a better brain and optimising cognitive function across the lifespan. He discusses the importance of exercise on brain health, the impact of different types of exercise on cognitive function, and the benefits of separating tasks to maximise productivity. They also look into the concept of cognitive gears, the effects of multitasking, and the significance of incorporating low cognitive gear activities to unwind before bedtime. KEY TAKEAWAYS We need to emphasise the importance of structuring the workday to optimise productivity by chunking tasks based on cognitive gears and personal energy rhythms. Multitasking, especially when it involves complex tasks, can be detrimental to cognitive performance and learning. Focusing on one task at a time is more effective for deep work and skill acquisition. Engaging in low cognitive gear activities, such as repetitive tasks or household chores, can provide a cognitive break and recharge the brain. Prioritising deep work in the morning when energy levels are high and saving less demanding tasks for later in the day can enhance overall productivity. Maintaining a balance between focused work, breaks, and low cognitive gear activities throughout the day can help optimise cognitive function and prevent burnout. BEST MOMENTS "I think there's a few different ways to think about this” “One measure that I really like is the cognitive gears, which is something that a former colleague of mine, James Hewitt, has kind of popularised. He puts us into three main brain states or cognitive gears and actually relates them to exercise." "I can imagine at that point, right, you're unplugging, you're going to spend time with your partner. If you then go back to work, that's going to create a whole new buzz of energy." "The kind of multitasking that humans are very good at is parallel processing multiple complex related skills at the same time." VALUABLE RESOURCES Get a free snapshot of your health and personalised report at www.yourtotalhealthcheck.com Join The High Performance Health CommunityFree Fasting Guide - www.angelafosterperformance.com/fastingPodcast Shownotes - www.angelafosterperformance.com/podcasts AG1 Special Offer - https://www.drinkag1.com/angelafoster  Dr Tommy Wood - https://www.drtommywood.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research focuses on brain health and brain injury treatment across the lifespan, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. Tommy serves as deputy editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease. ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. Angela's BioSyncing®️ Blueprint is currently closed. Click here to get on the waitlist. The High Performance Health Podcast is a top rated global podcast. Each week, Angela brings you a new insight, biohack or high performance habit to help you unlock optimal health, longevity and higher performance. Hit the follow button to make sure you get notified each time Angela releases a new episode. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Affiliate Disclaimer: Note this description contains affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. While this channel may earn minimal sums when the viewer uses the links, the viewer is under no obligation to use these links. Thank you for supporting the show! Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast.

Parley by The Hindu
Does PMJAY need a design change? | The Hindu parley podcast

Parley by The Hindu

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 55:56


Ayushman Bharat, the government's flagship programme to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), was launched in 2018. The scheme has two inter-related components: health and wellness centres and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) that aims to provide a health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to over 12 crore families that form the bottom 40% of the population. PM-JAY has issued 34.27 crore cards. About 6.5 crore have received treatment and there are over 30,000 empanelled hospitals. However, over the past year, hospitals in some States have reported they are owed hundreds of crores in dues, and some are reportedly turning away or taking in fewer PMJAY patients. Does PMJAY need a design change? Here we discuss the issue. Guests: Nachiket Mor is Visiting Scientist, Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health; Avani Kapur is Senior Visiting Fellow, Centre for Policy Research and Founder-Director, Foundation for Responsive Governance Host: Zubeda Hamid You can now find The Hindu's podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for Parley by The Hindu. Write to us with comments and feedback at socmed4@thehindu.co.in

The Core Report
#268 Building Trust in Banking: A Conversation with Nachiket Mor, Former Director of the RBI

The Core Report

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 42:18


This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj chats with former director of the Reserve Bank of India, Nachiket Mor. They explore various topics related to trust such as the importance of trust in building strong relationships between financial institutions and their customers, Fintech, the metrics of trust in today's environment, the competency of board members and directors of financial institutions, how we might have cut growth capability, and much more.About Nachiket Mor: Nachiket Mor is trained as an economist. His current work is principally focused on the design of national and regional health systems. He is a Visiting Scientist at The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Information Technology and Public Policy at IIIT Bangalore. He is also a Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on Reimagining India's Health System.For more of our coverage check out thecore.inThe Core Report: Weekend Edition ft Nachiket Mor (Video)--Support the Core Report--Join and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

Peak Performance Life Podcast
EPI 127: Dr. David G. Harper Shares The Scientifically Validated BIODIET That Can Help You Lose Weight, Reverse Diabetes, Lower Inflammation, Lower Your Risk Of Disease, And Improve Your Health

Peak Performance Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 59:18


Show notes: (0:00) Intro (9:06) The connection between Ketogenic diet and chronic diseases (13:46) Impact of Ketogenic diets on overall health (20:16) Ketogenic diet as a balanced diet (22:50) Getting sugar off your diet (28:36) The immune system's fight against cancer (34:06) Diet and cholesterol levels (41:44) Four things to do to achieve nutritional ketosis (46:09) Diet and alcohol as important factors in chronic disease (55:12) How metabolic and neurologic problems can be resolved by Ketogenic diet (55:53) Where to find Dr. David G. Harper (57:29) Outro Who is Dr. David G. Harper?   Dr. David G. (Dave) Harper is a science educator, researcher, and technology CEO. Educated from kindergarten to Ph.D. in BC, he is an advocate for education, science and technology, diversity and inclusiveness, environmental sustainability, and is passionate about the importance of critical reasoning and reasoned skepticism. He is the President and CEO of the Discovery Foundation, a registered charity that fosters the development and sustainability of the science and technology sector in BC, with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.   Dave holds a BSc. and Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia in mathematical biofluiddynamics and completed post-doctoral fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole and the University of Cambridge in comparative physiology. He is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley, where he teaches courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Contemporary Health issues. He is also UFV's Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.   As a Visiting Scientist at the BC Cancer Research Centre, Terry Fox Lab, his current research focusses on the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition and is the author of BioDiet, an international bestseller about the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets and the new science of nutrition. Connect with Dr. David G. Harper: Guest links Website: https://www.biodiet.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-g-harper-692395a/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/dgharper Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram

Vanishing Gradients
Episode 23: Statistical and Algorithmic Thinking in the AI Age

Vanishing Gradients

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 80:37


Hugo speaks with Allen Downey, a curriculum designer at Brilliant, Professor Emeritus at Olin College, and the author of Think Python, Think Bayes, Think Stats, and other computer science and data science books. In 2019-20 he was a Visiting Professor at Harvard University. He previously taught at Wellesley College and Colby College and was a Visiting Scientist at Google. He is also the author of the upcoming book Probably Overthinking It! They discuss Allen's new book and the key statistical and data skills we all need to navigate an increasingly data-driven and algorithmic world. The goal was to dive deep into the statistical paradoxes and fallacies that get in the way of using data to make informed decisions. For example, when it was reported in 2021 that “in the United Kingdom, 70-plus percent of the people who die now from COVID are fully vaccinated,” this was correct but the implication was entirely wrong. Their conversation jumps into many such concrete examples to get to the bottom of using data for more than “lies, damned lies, and statistics.” They cover Information and misinformation around pandemics and the base rate fallacy; The tools we need to comprehend the small probabilities of high-risk events such as stock market crashes, earthquakes, and more; The many definitions of algorithmic fairness, why they can't all be met at once, and what we can do about it; Public health, the need for robust causal inference, and variations on Berkson's paradox, such as the low-birthweight paradox: an influential paper found that that the mortality rate for children of smokers is lower for low-birthweight babies; Why none of us are normal in any sense of the word, both in physical and psychological measurements; The Inspection paradox, which shows up in the criminal justice system and distorts our perception of prison sentences and the risk of repeat offenders. LINKS The livestream on YouTube (https://youtube.com/live/G8LulD72kzs?feature=share) Allen Downey on Github (https://github.com/AllenDowney) Allen's new book Probably Overthinking It! (https://greenteapress.com/wp/probably-overthinking-it/) Allen on Twitter (https://twitter.com/AllenDowney) Prediction-Based Decisions and Fairness: A Catalogue of Choices, Assumptions, and Definitions by Mitchell et al. (https://arxiv.org/abs/1811.07867)

How does *blank* affect your health?
S5 E2: Building a healthy brain and slowing cognitive decline, with Professor Tommy Wood

How does *blank* affect your health?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 58:18


In this episode, we're joined by Professor Tommy Wood to discuss some of the key pillars of brain health, and what you can do to optimise your brain health as you age, including: The power of lifelong learning How social and emotional relationships impact our brain health The link between heart disease, metabolic disease and a healthy brain The role of nutrition and supplements in brain health Exercising your way to a better brain Professor Tommy Wood BM BCh, PhD  is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Get 10% off your first Thriva blood test today using code THRIVAPOD

The Ready State Podcast
Tommy Wood: Brain Health, Novel Stimuli, and Actionable Advice to Keep You Sharp as You Age

The Ready State Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 71:25 Very Popular


View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 14-Day Trial to Virtual Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushTommy Wood BM BCh, PhD is a neuroscientist, elite-level professional nerd, and performance consultant to world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo. Tommy is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and Visiting Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. His research focuses on brain health and brain injury treatment across the lifespan, as well as developing easily-accessible methods with which to track health, performance, and longevity in both professional athletes and the general population. Tommy serves as deputy editor of the Wiley Journal Lifestyle Medicine, is a Director of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine, and consults for a number of digital health companies and charities that focus on how lifestyle and the environment can affect long-term health and chronic disease.We really appreciate Tommy's unique perspective working as a physician and neuroscientist from pediatrics up through aging adults. This episode is packed with practical information about brain health and maintaining cognitive function as we age.SPONSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. If you are drinking tons of water, but are peeing constantly, you may actually be getting dehydrated. LMNT is the tastiest way to add some electrolytes to your water and avoid this situation. Order through our link and receive a free sample pack with all of LMNT's flavors. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. We always recommend getting your nutrients from whole foods. But if you are looking to supplement that, one of the best and easiest things you can take is the Momentous Multivitamin, designed to replicate a whole-food, nutrient-dense diet, filling in any potential gaps that may occur in your diet. To try it out, go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.•This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by YETI, from coolers to drinkware to bags, YETI products are Built for the Wild. We are OBSESSED with YETI's 6 and 8oz stackable cups. They're cute, they fit under any espresso machine, they're easy to throw in your backpack, and they stack so you can store a whole set! Check them out at thereadystate.com/stackablecups.

Trama University
EP #88: Flor Pujol

Trama University

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 41:17


¿Por qué escuchar esta entrevista?   Flor es egresada de la Universidad Simón Bolívar. Magíster Scientiarum y Postdoctora en Biología del Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas. Es viróloga molecular del Ivic, líder regional en epidemiología molecular y evolución de los virus de la hepatitis, con estudios únicos sobre virus que infectan a las poblaciones amerindias venezolanas. Miembro Asesor Científico de la Universidad de las Naciones Unidas para Latinoamérica y el Caribe (UNU-BIOLAC), Individuo de Número de la Academia de Ciencias Físicas, Matemáticas y Naturales (ACFIMAN); y Miembro de la Academia de Ciencias de América Latina. Se unió al IVIC como Investigador posdoctorante en septiembre de 1992 y fue avanzando hasta que en mayo de 2009 alcanzó el estatus de Investigador Titular Longevo. Fue Guest Researcher en la Hepatitis Branch, en Centers for Disease Control and Prevention en Atlanta, Estados Unidos, en varias ocasiones: en 1992, 1994 y 1995. También fue Visiting Scientist en el Laboratorio Hybridotest, Institut Pasteur en París, Francia, en 1993. Ha hecho casi 200 publicaciones, entre los años 1982 hasta el 2023. También ha sido invitada a dictar más de 200 conferencias tanto en Venezuela como en países como Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Francia, Inglaterra, Italia, Laos, Marruecos, México, Nepal, Perú, República Dominicana, Uruguay y USA. Flor ha recibido innumerables reconocimientos como el Premio Johnson y Johnson, el Premio GEN, el Premio "Luis Razetti" a la Investigación Científica Aplicada; el Premio Luis Daniel Beauperthuy; el Premio Mujer de la Tierra (Avon Cosmetics; el Premio Dr. Carlos Benaim Pinto de la Sociedad Venezolana de Alergia, Asma e Inmunología; y el Premio Lorenzo Mendoza Fleury, entre otros. Explora lo que tenemos para ti en nuestra página web:  https://tramauniversity.org/ Síguenos en Instagram para estar al día con todas nuestras actividades: https://www.instagram.com/tramauniversity/

Lead to Succeed
Become a Value Setter with Andrea Feigl: Lead to Succeed 121

Lead to Succeed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 37:29


Being the leading voice in healthcare funding requires the courage to be the first to ask and advocate for change. It's about empowering others to realize they're not alone, encouraging them to step up, and affirming that advocating for change is not just acceptable but essential. This is exactly what our guest Andrea Feigl will empower every leader to do. As Health Finance Institute's CEO and founder, Andrea brings extensive leadership experience in academia, the public sector, international organizations, and the global non-profit sector. Her past work focused on the economics and policies of preventing and treating the economic burden of chronic diseases, as well as on health financing and governance, UHC, and cost-effectiveness of chronic disease interventions. Apart from being the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, she has also authored several high-level reports, including Development Aid Flows for Chronic Diseases for the Center for Global Development and a leading WEF/Harvard report on the global economic burden of chronic diseases. Andrea was a Visiting Scientist at Harvard from 2015 to 2020 at the School of Public Health and is a Salzburg Global Fellow. Listen in and learn how to lead boldly in the healthcare industry.

Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting
Episode 122: Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Homeschooling Options with Expert Catherine Read

Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting

Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 39:40 Transcription Available


In this podcast episode, DJ talks with Dr. Catherine Read, who shares her experience with homeschooling using the Waldorf curriculum. Listen in as Catherine discusses her journey from being a former public school teacher to homeschooling her two daughters for 15 years and hear why homeschooling can be a viable option for those who feel it's right for their children. Stay tuned as they also discuss various approaches, such as hybrid programs and online support, the importance of art, nature, and direct experience in the Waldorf curriculum. Catherine Read holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College. She is the editor, with P. Zukow-Goldring, of Evolving Explanations of Development (Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 1997). She homeschooled her two daughters from kindergarten through the eleventh grade using the Waldorf curriculum. TIMESTAMPS• [6:29] Catherine discusses her book, "Teaching Your Children at Home with the Waldorf Curriculum," and that it offers specific examples and chapters on different topics, aiming to inspire parents to tailor their children's education to their needs at different ages.• [17:58] “Children learn science through direct experience and creative expression in nature.” • [19:49] DJ shares the importance of incorporating movement and play into learning, even in traditional classroom settings.• [25:26] Catherine describes various groups and activities that homeschooling families can participate in, such as sports leagues, choir, community service, and volunteer work. For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastCICERONE MASTERS Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/cicerone-mastersONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleRoman is Bigger book Dr. Catherine Read - Website: https://thegeniusofhome.org/index.htmlInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bycatherineread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeniusofhome/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGeniusofHomeBOOK: https://steinerbooks.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781952166099/The-Genius-of-Home

Parenting with Confidence
#124 - Exploring Waldorf Homeschooling with Dr. Catherine Read

Parenting with Confidence

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 38:45


In this episode, Dr. Catherine Read shares her expertise on Waldorf homeschooling, shedding light on the principles and practices that make this educational approach so unique and appealing to many families. Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or simply curious about alternative education methods, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration. Discover how Waldorf homeschooling can foster a love for learning, creativity, and a deeper connection to the world around us. Join us for an enriching discussion that explores the magic of education through the Waldorf lens. Biography Catherine Read holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College. She is the editor, with P. Zukow-Goldring, of Evolving Explanations of Development (Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association Press, 1997). She homeschooled her two daughters from kindergarten through the eleventh grade using the Waldorf curriculum. Catherine studied Waldorf Teaching in the Lower School at the Waldorf Institute of Teacher Training in Los Angeles and in Orange County, California. She took Waldorf Teacher Training for the High School through the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton, NH, where she majored in Physics and minored in English. She took summer courses for Waldorf Teachers at Gradalis, Sunbridge College, and Rudolf Steiner College. She has conducted workshops on a variety of topics, including music in the mood of the fifth, festivals, dyeing with plant dyes, nature meditations, and on homeschooling grades one through eight. Catherine has served on the Board of the Lyre Association of North America, and taught in the Resonare Music Foundation Course and the Dorion School of Music Therapy. She has taught in the M. C. Richards program on educating attention through nature observations. Catherine strives to study according to Rudolf Steiner's method of thinking.  Learn more from Dr. Catherine at: https://www.thegeniusofhome.org/ About Theresa Inman A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“How Can I Help My Child Communicate?”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support

Keen On Democracy
The New Heart of Darkness: Siddharth Kara on how the (rechargable) blood of the Congo powers our lives

Keen On Democracy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 39:10


EPISODE 1670: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Siddharth Kara, author of COBALT RED, about the appalling human cost of mining cobalt in the Congo Siddharth Kara is an author, researcher, screenwriter, and activist on modern slavery. He an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health. Kara has authored three books on modern slavery: Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery (2009); Bonded Labor: Tackling the System of Slavery in South Asia (2012); and Modern Slavery: A Global Perspective (2017), each with Columbia University Press. Kara adapted Sex Trafficking into a Hollywood film, Trafficked, which held its world premiere at the United Nations in New York. Sex Trafficking also won the prestigious Frederick Douglass book prize at Yale University for the best non-fiction book on slavery. Kara has also authored the reports: Tainted Carpets: Slavery and Child Labor in India's Hand-Made Carpet Sector (Harvard, 2014), and Tainted Garments: The Exploitation of Women and Girls in India's Home-Based Garment Sector (UC Berkeley, 2019). He is working on a fourth book about the horrors of cobalt mining in the Congo. Across twenty years of almost entirely self-funded research, Kara has traveled to more than fifty countries to document the cases of several thousand slaves of all kinds. He has mapped global human trafficking networks, explored the perilous underground of trafficked sex slaves, and traced global supply chains of numerous commodities tainted by slavery and child labor. Kara advises several UN agencies and numerous governments on anti-slavery policy and law. He has also appeared extensively in the media as an expert on modern slavery, including on CNN, the BBC, the Guardian, CNBC, National Geographic, and numerous documentary films. Previously, Kara was an investment banker at Merrill Lynch, then ran his own finance and M&A consulting firm. He holds a Law degree from England, MBA from Columbia University, and BA from Duke University. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KPFA - About Health
7/7/23 How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Healthcare

KPFA - About Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 59:58


Most likely you've heard of ChatGPT. But, you may not know that AI is also being applied in significant ways to healthcare: from smartphone apps, to systems that might eventually be able to offer us healthcare advice without waiting to talk to a doctor, to research applications like drug development. In this episode, we talk with someone whose career has been at the crossroads of medicine and technology for decades. We ask him what healthcare might look like in the future and discuss the promise of AI as well as some of the caution that's worth observing. Host David B. Feldman speaks with Dr. Mark Braunstein, Emeritus Professor of Practice at Georgia Tech and Visiting Scientist at the Australian E-Health Research Centre. The post 7/7/23 How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Healthcare appeared first on KPFA.

The Unadulterated Intellect
#32 – Richard "rms" Stallman: For A Free Digital Society

The Unadulterated Intellect

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 115:41


Richard Matthew Stallman leads the Free Software Movement, which shows how the usual non-free software subjects users to the unjust power of its developers, plus their spying and manipulation, and campaigns to replace it with free (freedom-respecting) software. Born in 1953, Stallman graduated Harvard in 1974 in physics. He worked at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab from 1971 to 1984, developing system software including the first extensible text editor Emacs (1976), plus the AI technique of dependency-directed backtracking, also known as truth maintenance (1975). In 1983 Stallman launched the Free Software Movement by announcing the project to develop the GNU operating system, planned to consist entirely of free software. Stallman began working on GNU on January 5, 1984, resigning from MIT employment in order to do so. In October 1985 he established the Free Software Foundation. Stallman invented the concept of copyleft, "Change it and redistribute it but don't strip off this freedom," and wrote (with lawyers) the GNU General Public License, which implements copyleft. This inspired Creative Commons. Stallman personally developed a number of widely used software components of the GNU system: the GNU Compiler Collection, the GNU symbolic debugger (gdb), GNU Emacs, and various others. The GNU/Linux system, which is a variant of GNU that also contains the kernel Linux developed by Linus Torvalds, is used in tens or hundreds of millions of computers. Alas, people often call the system "Linux", giving the GNU Project none of the credit. Their versions of GNU/Linux often disregard the ideas of freedom which make free software important, and even include nonfree software in those systems. Nowadays, Stallman focuses on political advocacy for free software and its ethical ideas. He spends most of the year travelling to speak on topics such as "Free Software And Your Freedom" and "Copyright vs Community in the Age of the Computer Networks". Another topic is "A Free Digital Society", which treats several different threats to the freedom of computer users today. In 1999, Stallman called for development of a free on-line encyclopedia through inviting the public to contribute articles. This idea helped inspire Wikipedia. Stallman was a Visiting Scientist at MIT from 1991 (approximately) to 2019. Free Software, Free Society is Stallman's book of essays. His semiautobiography, Free as in Freedom, provides further biographical information. Original video ⁠here⁠⁠ Full Wikipedia entry ⁠here⁠ Richard Stallman's books ⁠here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theunadulteratedintellect/support

Artribune
Marco Guzzi e Francesca Matteucci - Contemporaneamente a cura di Mariantonietta Firmani

Artribune

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 86:49


In questo audio il prezioso incontro con Marco Guzzi mobilitatore sociale autore radiofonico Maria Francesca Matteucci astrofisica. L'intervista è in Contemporaneamente di Mariantonietta Firmani, il podcast pensato per Artribune.In Contemporaneamente podcast trovate incontri tematici con autorevoli interpreti del contemporaneo tra arte e scienza, letteratura, storia, filosofia, architettura, cinema e molto altro. Per approfondire questioni auliche ma anche cogenti e futuribili. Dialoghi straniati per accedere a nuove letture e possibili consapevolezze dei meccanismi correnti: tra locale e globale, tra individuo e società, tra pensiero maschile e pensiero femminile, per costruire una visione ampia, profonda ed oggettiva della realtà.Marco Guzzi e Maria Francesca Matteucci ci raccontano di poesia, trascendenza, filosofia e stelle, eccedenze della poesia e abbondanze chimiche. Tv e radio sono passate dall'intento pedagogico al marketing; siamo figli delle stelle da quattordici miliardi di anni, e si stimano cento miliardi di soli. Il gps deriva dall'applicazione della relatività di Einstein, e con il motore a fusione nucleare, potremmo andare su Marte e ritorno, con mezzo bicchiere d'acqua. La guerra nasce come difesa, a breve un nuovo telescopio con diametro di trentanove metri, per andare indietro nel tempo, fino alle dark ages, e molto altro.ASCOLTA L'INTERVISTA!!GUARDA IL VIDEO!! https://youtu.be/9pPtgd16tlsBREVI NOTE BIOGRAFICHE DEGLI AUTORIMarco Guzzi poeta, filosofo, animatore sociale, Laurea in Giurisprudenza nel 1977, e in Filosofia nel 1980, studia tra Roma, Freiburg e Bonn. Dal 1985 al 1998 ha condotto alcune delle principali trasmissioni di dialogo col pubblico di Radio RAI, quali Dentro la sera, 3131, Sognando il giorno.Nel 1999 fonda il Movimento dei Gruppi Darsi Pace. Dirige i seminari poetici e filosofici del Centro Internazionale Eugenio Montale di Roma 1985- 2002. Poi, dal 2005 tiene corsi presso il “Claretianum”, Istituto di Teologia della Vita Consacrata dell'Università Lateranense. Inoltre, è autore di circa trenta pubblicazioni e dal 2004 dirige la collana “Crocevia” di Edizioni Paoline. Dal 2008 è Professore Invitato nella Facoltà di Scienze dell'Educazione dell'Università Pontificia Salesiana. Infine, nel 2009 Benedetto XVI lo nomina Membro della Pontificia Accademia di Belle Arti e Lettere dei Virtuosi al Pantheon.Francesca Matteucci laurea in Fisica a Roma, Università la Sapienza, nel 1976, nel 1977 borsa di studio del C.N.R. Dipartimento di Astronomia dell'Università di Padova. Nel 1982 diventa “collaboratore tecnico professionale” presso l'Istituto di Astrofica Spaziale del C.N.R. a Frascati. Tra il 1984 e il 1992 a Monaco di Baviera, è ESO Fellow presso l'European Souther Observatory, e Visiting Scientist al Max-Plamck Institut fuer Astrophysik.All'Università di Trieste è professore associato dal 1992, ordinario dal 2000; coordina il Collegio di Dottorato in Fisica 2000-2003, dirige il Dipartimento di Astronomia 2003-2006. Socio Corrispondente dell'Accademia dei Lincei Settore Scienze Matematiche, Fisiche e Naturali, dal 2003, divenendo Socio Nazionale nel 2018. Inoltre è Editor in Chief di Astronomy & Astrophysics Review, an european Journal dal 2017; autrice di oltre 400 lavori scientifici con oltre 19000 citazioni. È anche Presidente del Consiglio Scientifico dell'INAF (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica) 2011-2015. Nel 2013 diventa Socio Corrispondente dell'Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti di Venezia. Infine, è membro del Consiglio Tecnico Scientifico dell'Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) 2014-2018.

The Academic Minute
Elizabeth Blaber, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Understanding How the Environment Affects Stem Cell Function

The Academic Minute

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 2:30


How our environment affects us can be complex. Elizabeth Blaber, assistant professor in the biomedical engineering department at Rensseelaer Polytechnic Institute, uses the harsh environment of space to provide answers. Elizabeth A. Blaber, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), a Visiting Scientist with the Blue Marble […]

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw
Blood Cobalt from the Congo | Siddharth Kara

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 49:43


A human rights and environmental catastrophe is happening right now, and it's powering everything from smart phones to electric car batteries. Siddharth Kara joins us to expose how China is using modern day slaves, including children, to turn a small patch of the Congo into the world's largest cobalt mining operation. Siddharth shares what he witnessed firsthand from years of undercover research inside the Congo, what life is like for the Congolese who are forced into these mining operations, how China came to totally dominate the world's largest cobalt reserves, and what Americans can do to rectify this terrible situation. Siddharth Kara is the author of “Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.” He is a researcher and activist on modern slavery, an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health. Follow him on Twitter at @siddharthkara.

The Charles Mizrahi Show
The Inconvenient Truth About "Clean" Energy — Siddharth Kara

The Charles Mizrahi Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 73:38


Dr. Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He's also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery. His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery — those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining. I recently sat down with Siddharth and he told me that roughly 75% of the world's supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in subhuman conditions. And why we must all care about what is happening in the Congo, and what we can do about it. Topics Discussed:● An Introduction to Siddharth Kara (00:00:00)● The Dark Truth About Congo's Cobalt Mining (00:01:59)● The Danger of Artisanal Mining (00:10:06)● China's Role in Congolese Mining (00:21:32)● Electric Vehicles and Environmental Destruction (00:27:36)● Why Children Are Being Forced to Mine Cobalt (00:35:07)● How Easily the Problem Could Be Fixed(00:39:00)● The Harsh Reality of Life in the Congo (00:47:25)● Big Tech Driving Demand for Cobalt (00:55:47)● From Blood Diamonds to Blood Cobalt (01:02:51)● It's Time to Challenge Congress (01:07:27) Guest Bio:Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He's also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery.His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery—those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining. Resources Mentioned:Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf
How Cobalt Batteries Are Fueling a Humanitarian Disaster (with Siddharth Kara)

Change Agents with Andy Stumpf

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 39:31


Siddharth Kara is a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health and holds a law degree from London's BPP Law School. He's the author of numerous books, including Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives. Today on Change Agents, Siddarth and Andy Stumpf discuss his book, the reality of modern cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and how Change Agents listeners can make a difference. Change Agents is an IRONCLAD original. Follow on IRONCLAD @thisisironclad Shop IRONCLAD Apparel

The MTPConnect Podcast
TTRA Webinar: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research - Implementation Science

The MTPConnect Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 49:45


The Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) program, a Medical Research Future Fund initiative delivered by MTPConnect, launched Round 3 of its Research Projects funding opportunity on 30 January 2023 to support diabetes and cardiovascular disease projects that address the unmet health and medical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in rural, remote, regional, and urban centres.The translation of knowledge and evidence into practice is challenging, and thoughtful and systematic implementation into healthcare systems and communities is key for new products and innovations to be effective, acceptable and sustainable. In this podcast, you will hear from Professor Gillian Harvey, Strength Lead, Implementation at the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) and Professor Ray Mahoney, Professor of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Discipline Lead for Population Health, Flinders University and Visiting Scientist, Australian eHealth Research Centre (AeHRC), CSIRO. They explore the general principles of Implementation Science, and what it looks like in practice with examples within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Applications for the Round 3 funding opportunity close 28 April 2023.

This Week in America with Ric Bratton
Episode 2639: GodLight: Possibilities from the Intersections of Science and Spirituality by Bart Barthelemy

This Week in America with Ric Bratton

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 24:14


GodLight: Possibilities from the Intersections of Science and Spirituality by Bart BarthelemyThis book is about the intersections of science and spirituality.  It was initially motivated by my lifelong observation that light plays such an important role in many aspects of science.  But the real stimulus to write this book was the repeated number of spiritual learnings and experiences that involve light that I have had in recent years.  Because of this, I began to explore the significance of light in both disciplines.  The result of this investigation led to the concept of GodLight, the Light of God, that I believe is foundational to both science and spirituality.  Science is the study of the nature and behavior of natural things and the knowledge that we obtain about them.  Most readers of this book will likely have a general knowledge of science and how our world works.  The fundamental concepts in science are learned during our early education and greatly enhanced by the tremendous amount of information that is available today on the internet and television.  We have more scientific knowledge today than any generation that has lived before us.  Some of us who call ourselves scientist have more specific knowledge in certain areas of science but, in general, we are all aware of the key concepts in science, such as the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe, galaxies, black holes, our solar system, the planets around our sun, the earth, the evolution on human beings and the biological complexity of men and women.  These are the aspects of science that will be discussed in this book.Spirituality is the belief that there is something greater than ourselves, something more to being human than sensory experience, and that the greater whole of which we are a part is cosmic or divine in nature.  Most of us believe this and, while not exact, we often equate spirituality to religion.  At their core, most religions agree that there is a deity called God and that human beings need to respect and love each other.  There are many other specifics that separate the various religions but there are also an amazing number of commonalities.  These are the aspects of spirituality that will be discussed in this book.Each section will look for the intersections and overlap between science and spirituality in a particular area.  There is no attempt to conform science to spirituality or vice versa.  The focus is to simply examine the intersections to see if they suggest possibilities for a better understanding of each area.  If so, these possibilities could lead to opportunities for any of us to be more understanding, more respectful, more collaborative, and more loving.  Even though there are still great mysteries remaining to be studied and understood in both science and spirituality, what we now know and believe in each of these areas is more overlapping and connectable than ever before.As you read each section, ponder the marvels and mysteries of science and spirituality.  Let your mind and your imagination be open to possibilities.  In an attempt to categorize and simplify difficult concepts, the words used by each discipline are often the product of reductionism.  I urge you to think as holistically as possible in order to get beyond the limitations and compartmentalization that result from man-made linguistics and descriptions.  For centuries, human beings have generally separated these two disciplines and often struggled with the conflicts between science and spirituality.  Both science and spirituality are enormous subjects so the potential for overlap is high. This book is an invitation to look at the commonalities and confluence of these two areas so that there is more agreement than separation, more harmony than conflict, and more understanding than argument. Hopefully, the future could be better than the past.  Dr. Bart Barthelemy is the Founding Director of the Wright Brothers Institute and the President of the Collaborative Innovation Institute. Dr. Barthelemy was the National Director of the National Aerospace Plane Program, where he reported to the White House and was responsible for the development of the nation's hypersonic aerospace plane. While a member of the Federal Senior Executive Service, he served as the Technical Director of the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, the Air Force's largest research and development complex. He has been a consultant to a variety of aerospace industry companies and federal government organizations, including Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, the Department of Defense and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Dr. Barthelemy was also a Visiting Scientist at the Software Engineering Institute and Carnegie Mellon University and Adjunct Professor at the University of Dayton. Bart's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from MIT, Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and Physics from MIT, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Physics/Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University.https://godlightsite.com/https://www.amazon.com/GodLight-Possibilities-Intersections-Science-Spirituality/dp/B0B38CX5W5http://www.MainspringBooks.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/31623msb2.mp3   

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
699: Battling Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Investigating Microbial Contributions to Neurodegenerative Disease - Dr. Daniel Czyż

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 45:02


Dr. Daniel Czyż is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. Daniel's lab has two main research areas. Part of his lab is dedicated to developing new treatments to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria using methods such as bacteriophages (viruses that kill bacteria), silver nanoparticles, and enhancing the ability of our immune system to fight bacteria. The other part of his lab is working to understand the effects that bacteria in our gut have on our brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. They enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, fishing, traveling, and visiting many of the nearby beaches in Florida. He completed his undergraduate training in biochemistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago and was awarded his PhD in molecular biosciences from Northwestern University. During his PhD, Daniel spent two years as a Visiting Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory. Afterwards, Daniel conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago and Howard Taylor Ricketts Regional Biocontainment Laboratory on the campus of Argonne National Laboratory before joining the faculty at the University of Florida. In our interview, he shares more about his life and science.

FSR Energy & Climate
Europe and the challenges of a just energy transition | Carlos Batlle

FSR Energy & Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 10:26


In this podcast, Carlos Batlle (FSR Part-time Professor and Visiting Scientist at MIT) explores what a just energy transition in the EU means. This podcast is part of the EU Green Deal online course – 2022 edition. To learn more about the course, please visit: https://fsr.eui.eu/course/the-eu-green-deal/ The next edition is taking place on 18 April - 4 July 2023

Artribune
Francesco Bonaccorso e Ana Navarro Ortega - Contemporaneamente a cura di Mariantonietta Firmani

Artribune

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 59:20


In questo audio il prezioso incontro con Francesco Bonaccorso scienziato IIT Ana Navarro Ortega archeologa Dr Istituto Cervantes Napoli. L'intervista è in Contemporaneamente di Mariantonietta Firmani, il podcast pensato per Artribune. In Contemporaneamente podcast trovate incontri tematici con autorevoli interpreti del contemporaneo tra arte e scienza, letteratura, storia, filosofia, architettura, cinema e molto altro. Per approfondire questioni auliche ma anche cogenti e futuribili. Dialoghi straniati per accedere a nuove letture e possibili consapevolezze dei meccanismi correnti: tra locale e globale, tra individuo e società, tra pensiero maschile e pensiero femminile, per costruire una visione ampia, profonda ed oggettiva della realtà. Francesco Bonaccorso e Ana Navarro Ortega ci raccontano di archeologia e nanotecnologia, storia e futuro, tra limiti di accesso e possibilità. Una lingua diffusa nel mondo contiene tante culture diverse. Graphene materiale delle meraviglie grazie a due scienziati russi. L'innovazione è approccio costante, diventa progresso quando è accessibile a molti, e molto altro.ASCOLTA L'INTERVISTA!! GUARDA IL VIDEO!! https://youtu.be/hj5c13Lwn2Y BREVI NOTE BIOGRAFICHE DEGLI AUTORI Francesco Bonaccorso scienziato in fisica sperimentale della materia condensata, laurea e dottorato in fisica all'Università di Messina. Nel 2009 è insignito della Royal Society Newton International Fellowship dell'Università di Cambridge. Visiting Scientist presso l'Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) dove ha diretto il gruppo di prototipazione Graphene Labs. È stato responsabile della definizione della roadmap scientifica e tecnologica per l'European Graphene Flagship, divenendo Deputy of Innovation. Co-fondatore di due start-up, Spin-off di IIT, Cambridge Graphene Ltd e BeDimensional SpA, di cui è Direttore Scientifico. Autore di 14 brevetti, organizza conferenze e simposi, autore di oltre 180 pubblicazioni sulle più autorevoli riviste di settore come, registrando più di 34000 citazioni. Ana Navarro Ortega laurea in Lettere e Filosofia, Master in Archeologia e Patrimonio, Dottorato di Ricerca in Scienze Sociali all'Università di Almería. Dal 2002 curatrice del governo di Andalucía, Presidente della Commissione Archeologica dell'Andalusia, 2016-2018, dal 2021 direttrice dell'Istituto Cervantes di Napoli. Già Direttrice del Museo di Almeria e del Museo Archeologico di Siviglia. ricevendo la Menzione Speciale dal Forum del Museo Europeo (Dublino, 2008). Ha insegnato all'Università La Sapienza, alla Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (Italia), all'International Burch University (Serbia), alla Ghent University (Bruxelles) e presso le università di Granada, Cadice e Almería.

Future Sight with Capgemini Invent
049: B2B companies navigate platforms and portals

Future Sight with Capgemini Invent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 42:55


There are many differences between B2B and B2C platforms. Can the former ever be as successful as the latter? If so, what are some of the obstacles business models and strategies must overcome?These are just a few of the issues we explore in the latest episode of the Future Sight podcast.Geoffrey Parker, Leonardo Serra, and Leonardo Weiss join host Liz Lugnier to discuss key considerations for the four main types of B2B platforms: IP&S, IoT, Data Aggregation and Collaboration, and Marketplace. They tackle the difficulty of identifying a sound platform strategy, examine Platform Natives and Product to Platform models, and list several common pitfalls.Geoffrey ParkerProfessor of Engineering Innovation, Dartmouth College, Research Fellow at MIT Sloan School's Initiative for the Digital EconomyGeoff is the Charles E. Hutchinson ‘68A Professor of Engineering Innovation at Dartmouth College, where he also serves as Director of the Master of Engineering Management Program. In addition, he is a visiting scholar and research fellow at the MIT Sloan School's Initiative for the Digital Economy, where he leads platform industry research studies and co-chairs the annual MIT Platform Strategy Summit. His ambition is to understand the economics and strategy of network “platform” industries. He also co-developed the theory of “two sided networks,” which provides a mechanism to explain pricing in network markets. He is coauthor of the book “Platform Revolution.”  Leonardo SerraSenior Consultant, Capgemini Invent, Visiting Scientist at MIT Sloan School Leonardo is a Senior Consultant at Capgemini Invent, focusing on platform economics and digital services. He worked on helping companies' ramp-up digital projects, adopt digital technologies, and implement platform strategies and new digital services. He's passionate about new technologies, their implementation into our everyday lives, and synergies between big companies and smaller innovative providers. He is currently a visiting scientist at MIT Sloan School of Management and conducting research on B2B platforms and their road to success. He holds a master's degree in Information Systems from the Technical University of Munich (TUM).  Dr. Leonardo Weiss Ferreira ChavesGlobal Head of Intelligent Products & Services, Capgemini InventLeonardo is a Vice President at Capgemini Invent, leading the global activities around Intelligent Products and Services. His focus lies in helping companies to transform traditional products and services into green, intelligent ones to create new services and business models. He supports his clients from strategy, through product design, and into implementation, unlocking top line growth and process efficiency. Before joining Capgemini Invent, he worked at SAP Research, exploring how IoT can be used to transform companies' business models and processes. He holds a diploma in Computer Science and a PhD from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).   You can listen back to some our previous episodes of Future Sight episodes below:Sustainability in Automotive https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/all-roads-lead-to-sustainability/Sustainable IT https://www.capgemini.com/insights/research-library/future-sight-it-takes-ctrl-the-sustainable-way/Future Sight podcast is brought to you by Capgemini Invent and lead by Afashan Sayyed.This episode was hosted by Liz Lugnier and produced by Thomas O'Mahony.You can find out more about them at https://www.capgemini.com/service/invent/ and follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/CapgeminiInvent.

Carolina Weather Group
What to expect this winter [Ep. 432]

Carolina Weather Group

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 15:25


This week on the Carolina Weather Group, climatologist Judah Cohen explains what to expect from the 2022 – 2023 winter, and what factors will influence the chance of snow and winter weather. Cohen, a Visiting Scientist at MIT's Parsons Lab, and Director of the Seasonal Forecasting at Atmospheric and Environmental Research, explains how the polar vortex, Siberian snow, and artistic ice influence weather in the Southeast United States. This episode was available early to Carolina Weather Group supporters on Patreon. Sign up to support the show and for just $1 receive exclusive insights and episode extras. LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.com The Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather/message

The History of Literature
453 The Autobiography of Malcolm X (with Dr Rae Wynn-Grant)

The History of Literature

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 88:49 Very Popular


Jacke talks to Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant about her journey to becoming a wildlife ecologist and two classic works from the 1960s that helped inspire her: The Autobiography of Malcolm X (as told to Alex Haley) and Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Be sure to check out Dr. Wynn-Grant's podcast Going Wild, brought to you by PBS Nature. Journey deep into the heart of the world's most remote jungles, savannas, tundras, mountains, and deserts with wildlife biologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant as she studies wild animals in their natural habitats. Rae and her teams spend years studying these animals – in order to protect their futures. Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant takes you inside their hidden worlds – and the action-packed, suspense-filled adventures of the wildlife conservationists who track them. Hear what it takes to find and save some of the world's most intriguing and endangered creatures. Explore more at www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/podcasts/going-wild/. DR. RAE WYNN-GRANT received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from Emory University, her M.S. in Environmental Studies from Yale University, and her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Columbia University. She completed a Conservation Science Research and Teaching Postdoctoral fellowship with the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History. She is currently a Research Faculty member at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management leading carnivore research on the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve. She maintains a Research Fellow position with National Geographic Society focusing on carnivore conservation in partnership with the American Prairie Reserve and a Visiting Scientist position at the American Museum of Natural History. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/shop. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nature of Nantucket
The Nature of Nantucket with Robert Peters and Dr. Rich Blundell - Part - 2

The Nature of Nantucket

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 18:50


This is part 2 of a conversation between the Mashpee Wampanoag elder, writer and artist, Robert Peters and Maria Mitchell's Visiting Scientist, Dr. Rich Blundell. In this episode they explore ways to potentially extend their ongoing work to restore indigenous ways of knowing in contemporary culture. View the artworks discussed in this series: https://oika.com/robert-peters-artworkRobert Peters Artist Profile: https://xeepuuaee.wixsite.com/robert-peters-art 

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. BERNARD HAISCH, MD - Believing in God and Science in The Purpose-Guided Universe

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 41:29


Bernard Haisch, Ph.D., is an astrophysicist and author of over 130 scientific publications. He served as a scientific editor of the Astrophysical Journal for ten years, and was Principal Investigator on several NASA research projects. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Haisch did postdoctoral research at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. His professional positions include Staff Scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory; Deputy Director of the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley; and Visiting Scientist at the Max? Planck?Institut fuer Extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. He was also Editor?in?Chief of the Journal of Scientific Exploration. Prior to his career in astrophysics, Haisch attended the Latin School of Indianapolis and the St. Meinrad Seminary as a student for the Catholic priesthood. His first book, The God Theory, received excellent reviews. - www.warwickassociates.net******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

JeffMara Paranormal Podcast
Brain Scientist Becomes Vegetarian After His Near Death Experience

JeffMara Paranormal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 79:13 Very Popular


Near-death experience podcast 542 guest Dr. Karl Simanonok, Former Scientist who worked at Nasa that had a near death experience. During this podcast we talk about his NDE experience and what he learned from it. Dr. Karl Simanonok received his Ph.D. in Physiology (the study of the body) from the University of California at Davis, where his research involved the development of a new countermeasure to the headward fluid shift problem that astronauts experience in weightlessness. His postdoctoral work followed up on that research with computer modeling of the countermeasure at the NASA Johnson Space Center's Cardiovascular Laboratory as a Research Associate for the National Research Council, and later as a Visiting Scientist with the Universities Space Research Association. During his time at NASA JSC he also performed human research on other countermeasures which could be used to help dehydrated Shuttle astronauts returning from space retain more fluid volume upon landing, and he discovered significant statistical correlations in the historical astronaut biomedical data that linked for the first time, preflight variables relating to fluid shifts with the space sickness problem that affects many astronauts, sometimes severely and even dangerously. Dr. Simanonok was also invited to attend the first meeting between Russian and American space physiologists in history, in Vienna after the fall of the Soviet Union. In semi-retirement, Dr. Simanonok is developing and writing about the Nexus Theory of consciousness, the first and so far the only end-to-end physical description of how consciousness may be enabled in our brains, leaving no 'explanatory gaps'. Nexus Theory describes how the light our own living cells emit at very low levels called 'biophotons' are used in our brains to construct a 3D holographic 'nexus' (connection point) within the spaces of our brains that 'tunes in' resonantly to the holographic Source of consciousness spanning the entire volume of the universe in the Zero Point Energy, to enable consciousness in us. The inspiration for Nexus Theory arose from Dr. Simanonok's Near Death Experience many years before, and it explains in physical terms exactly HOW we are all One with that Light that so many NDErs report seeing or even merging with, as Dr. Simanonok did. You can find out more about the nexus theory at his website below. https://brainandconsciousness.com/ Dr. Simanonok's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbbEOsCjCTXJwn7WVyCDU5A Dr. Simanonok's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrainAndConsciousness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-s-reynolds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

Boundless Body Radio
The BioDiet with Dr. David Harper! 319

Boundless Body Radio

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 71:27


Dr. David G. Harper is a health educator and cancer researcher, and has studied the impact of diet on human health for many years. The culmination of that extensive work is the BioDiet , a ketogenic food regimen that he created in 2012. The significant weight loss and health improvements he experienced led Dr. Harper to counsel thousands of people on the BioDiet, in clinical trials and on a personal basis, with consistent, impressive results. He is the author of the bestselling book BioDiet: The Scientifically Proven, Ketogenic Way to Lose Weight and Improve Health, which has become an international best-seller, reaching as high as #18 globally for books overall on Amazon.com. Dr. Harper is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley and a Visiting Scientist at the BC Cancer Research Center, Terry Fox Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in comparative physiology at the University of Cambridge. He is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition and a member of the Institute for Personalized Therapeutic Nutrition. His present research investigates the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer. He is a great friend and a great human being!Find Dr. Harper at-https://www.biodiet.org/LK- Dr. David G. HarperFB- @Dave HarperCheck out his amazing talk at Keto Salt Lake 2022!Find Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

Stories and Strategies for Women
Is Homeschooling the Right Option for Your Family: Author Shares Homeschooling Story Using The Waldorf Method

Stories and Strategies for Women

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 44:51


Meet Catherine Read...She holds a Ph.D. in developmental psychology from UCLA and is a Visiting Scientist at Rutgers University and an Associate at Ithaca College.  She is also a mom of two daughters who decided to home school her girls using the Waldorf Method.  She tells her story and shares her book on the subject "The Genius of Home."  She also shares that you don't have to have a PhD to homeschool.  Both of Catherine's girls are now grown, have degrees, and professionals in their fields.  If your family is considering homeschooling, take a listen to this interview.  Hopefully I asked the right questions, the questions you would ask.  I also ask Catherine about her publishing process.  Her publisher, Steiner Books, sought her out to write this book.  Steiner is a traditional publisher and is very often the case these days, Catherine was expected to market her book.  She is learning the book marketing process as she goes and is in the process of financing an audio book version of "The Genius of Home."The book, "The Genius of Home" is a resource but it also a story - the story of one family's decision to homeschool and how it worked out for them.Catherine Read's Website with the video we mention in the podcast is TheGeniusofHome.org. Catherine invites you to email her with any questions: info@thegeniusofhome.org.Claudine Wolk Substack: Get Your Book Seen and SoldClaudine Wolk Website: ClaudineWolk.com Claudine's Instagram - @ClaudineWolkThis episode of Stories and Strategies for Women is brought to you by Eyebobs.  Enter code 'StoriesandStrat10" for a 10% discount at eyebobs.comand by ThriftBooks.com, the fun site to buy and collect used books.

The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp
EPISODE #161 Cannabis Vs. Opioids with Valentino Parravicini, Chief Scientific Officer at Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies

The Cannabis Conversation | Medical Cannabis | CBD | Hemp

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 43:00


This week, we're joined by Valentino Parravicini, Chief Scientific Officer at Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies - British pharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of next-generation prescription cannabinoid medicines.In this episode, we explore the potential use of cannabis-based medicines as a replacement for prescription opioids, their safety profile, and their use cases as analgesics. 

Innovation For All
When bad data leads to social injustice, featuring David Robinson

Innovation For All

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 65:25


Can AI really change the world? Or are its developing algorithms formalizing social injustice? When these highly-technical systems derive patterns from existing datasets, their models can perpetuate past mistakes.In this episode of the Innovation For All Podcast, Sheana Ahlqvist discusses with David Robinson the threats of social bias and discrimination becoming embedded in Artificial Intelligence.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: What is the role of technological advances in shaping society? What is the difference between Machine Learning vs. Artificial Intelligence? Social Justice Implications of Technology What are the limitations of finding patterns in previous data? How does should government regulate new, highly technical systems? The need for more resources and more thoughtfulness in regulating data Examples of data-driven issues in the private sector. Removing skepticism of regulatory agencies in examining data models. Authorities should remember that there are limits to what AI models can do.David is the co-founder of Upturn and currently a Visiting Scientist at the AI Policy and Practice Initiative in Cornell's College of Computing and Information Science. David touches on how government regulatory agencies should examine new AI models and systems, especially as the technology continues to creep its way into our day-to-day lives. David discusses the importance of “ground truthing.” David emphasizes looking at a technology's capabilities and limits before deciding on whether decision makers should implement it.Get shownotes for this an every episode at innovationforallcast.com or find us on Twitter @inforallpodcast.Original air date: 12/26/18Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/innovation-for-all/support

Den of Rich
Eugene Koonin | Евгений Кунин

Den of Rich

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 120:36


Eugene Koonin is the leader of the Evolutionary Genomics Group at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the NIH. His group is engaged in research on genome evolution, especially in microbes and viruses, host-parasite coevolution, in particular, functions and evolution of CRISPR-Cas systems, and general physical theory of evolution. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology in 1983 from the Department of Biology, Moscow State University. Eugene joined the NCBI in 1991 as a Visiting Scientist and became a Senior Investigator in 1996. He published the book “The Logic of Chance: The nature and origin of biological evolution” (2011) and founded Biology Direct, an Open Access, open peer-review journal. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Microbiology, a member of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, a Foreign Associate of the European Molecular Biology Organization, and Academia Europea, and Doctor Honoris Causa of Universite Aix-Marseille (France) and Wageningen University (The Netherlands). FIND EUGENE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Den of Rich
#388 - Eugene Koonin

Den of Rich

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 120:36


Eugene Koonin is the leader of the Evolutionary Genomics Group at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the NIH. His groups is engaged in research on genome evolution, especially in microbes and viruses, host-parasite coevolution, in particular, functions and evolution of CRISPR-Cas systems, and general physical theory of evolution. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology in 1983 from the Department of Biology, Moscow State University. Eugene joined the NCBI in 1991 as a Visiting Scientist and became a Senior Investigator in 1996. He published the book “The Logic of Chance: The nature and origin of biological evolution” (2011) and founded Biology Direct, an Open Access, open peer-review journal. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, American Academy of Microbiology, a member of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA, a Foreign Associate of the European Molecular Biology Organization, and Academia Europea, and Doctor Honoris Causa of Universite Aix-Marseille (France) and Wageningen University (The Netherlands).FIND EUGENE ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook================================PODCAST INFO:Podcast website: https://www.uhnwidata.com/podcastApple podcast: https://apple.co/3kqOA7QSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2UOtE1AGoogle podcast: https://bit.ly/3jmA7ulSUPPORT & CONNECT:Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrichTwitter: https://twitter.com/denofrichFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrichYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DenofRich

All Creatures Podcast
Episode 261: Conservation Scientist & Advocate Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant

All Creatures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 52:15


We are excited to chat with scientist and all around conservation rock star Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant. Outside of her scientific career and advocacy for wildlife, Dr. Grant is also the host to PBS's latest podcast titled "Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant." You can learn more about her podcast and observations from the field by visiting the website HERE.  To learn more about Dr. Grant, from her website which you can access HERE it states: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist with an expertise in uncovering how human activity influences carnivore behavior and ecology. In particular, she focuses on the ecological and social drivers of human-carnivore conflict. Her current field system encompasses the central coast of California where she is studying the unique ecology of carnivores in coastal zones, as well as the role of protected areas in connectivity of high quality habitat for large carnivores. Her previous research questions surrounded the ecological drivers of human-carnivore conflict with grizzly bears in the Northern Great Plains, black bears in the Western Great Basin, African lions in rural Kenya and Tanzania, as well as grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. A native Californian, Dr. Wynn-Grant attributes her interest in wildlife and conservation from the television shows she watched as a child. She was introduced to the field of conservation biology as an undergraduate and is unapologetic about her passion for studying charismatic megafauna. Dr. Wynn-Grant serves on the Board of Directors for NatureBridge, where she largely aids the organizations in their equity, inclusion, and diversity strategies. Dr. Wynn-Grant received her B.S. in Environmental Studies from Emory University, her M.S. in Environmental Studies from Yale University, and her Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from Columbia University. She completed a Conservation Science Research and Teaching Postdoctoral fellowship with the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History. She is currently a Research Faculty member at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management leading carnivore research on the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve. She maintains a Research Fellow position with National Geographic Society focusing on carnivore conservation in partnership with the American Prairie Reserve and a Visiting Scientist position at the American Museum of Natural History.

Technology, Together.
#13 COVID-19 War Stories: Rethinking public health strategies

Technology, Together.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 22:35


Following the two devastating waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, for many of us in India and indeed in several regions across the world, haunting images of patients waiting outside hospitals and family members struggling to find a bed for their loved ones may not have faded from memory. To avoid a repeat of this tragic crisis, what are important lessons from this experience? How might we be better prepared in the future? We discuss this in detail with Dr. Nachiket Mor. Dr. Mor was a member of the Planning Commission's High-Level Expert Group on Universal Health Care, the Primary Care Task Force of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and the Task Force on Global Health at the Academy of Medicine in Washington DC. His current work is principally focused on the design of national and regional health systems. He is currently a Visiting Scientist at The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Information Technology and Public Policy at IIIT Bangalore. In this conversation, Dr. Mor talks to us about the value of a primary care provider or PCP-led model. You can read more on this from Dr. Mor here and here. Some of the research that we mentioned in the podcast could be found below: 1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341039677_Empowered_communities_and_Primary_Care_Providers_not_hospitals_hold_the_key_to_building_a_durable_response_to_COVID-19_in_Developing_Countries 2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7562727/

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
631: Conducting Critical Research in Conservation Focused on Sewage Pollution - Dr. Stephanie Wear

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 45:30


Dr. Stephanie Wear is a Senior Scientist and Strategy Advisor at The Nature Conservancy, as well as a Visiting Fellow at the University of California, Los Angeles Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and a Visiting Scientist at Duke University Marine Lab. Stephanie's career has been dedicated to conservation, and her work has spanned a variety of threats to marine ecosystems, including overfishing and management, the impacts of climate change, and sewage pollution. When she's not at work, Stephanie enjoys spending time out in nature with her husband and two kids, and lately they've been spending a lot of time hiking and searching for salamanders. Stephanie received her B.A. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia and her M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Marine Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She began working with The Nature Conservancy in 2001. Stephanie and her work have been featured in numerous media outlets, and she has been named one of Women's Health Magazine's "Clean and Green Pioneers" and Babble.com's "Moms Who are Changing the World". In addition, she was selected as a member of the inaugural class of NatureNet Science Fellows—a program sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and six leading universities that brings new approaches to solving global challenges surrounding sustainable provision of food, energy, and water. In our interview, Stephanie shares more about her life and science.

The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnell
Rob McConnell Interviews - Dr. Bernard Haisch, Phd - Believing in God and Science in The Purpose-Guided Universe

The Best of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 41:29


Bernard Haisch, Ph.D., is an astrophysicist and author of over 130 scientific publications. He served as a scientific editor of the Astrophysical Journal for ten years, and was Principal Investigator on several NASA research projects. After earning his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Haisch did postdoctoral research at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. His professional positions include Staff Scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory; Deputy Director of the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley; and Visiting Scientist at the Max? Planck?Institut fuer Extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. He was also Editor?in?Chief of the Journal of Scientific Exploration. Prior to his career in astrophysics, Haisch attended the Latin School of Indianapolis and the St. Meinrad Seminary as a student for the Catholic priesthood. His first book, The God Theory, received excellent reviews. - www.warwickassociates.net******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com

Den of Rich
Michael Ostrovsky | Михаил Островский

Den of Rich

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 119:03


Michael Ostrovsky is the Fred H. Merrill Professor of Economics at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Topsort, a venture-backed start-up that provides auction-based infrastructure and advertising solutions for online retailers and marketplaces. Michael's research is in the areas of game theory, marketplace design, auction theory and practice, two-sided matching, industrial organization, and e-commerce platforms. Michael's research on the properties of internet advertising auctions has served as a foundation for the large and growing literature on the subject, and has been recognized with the 2013 Prize of the Game Theory Society for “the best paper at the interface of game theory and computer science in the last decade” and the 2018 Test of Time Award of the ACM Special Interest Group on Economics and Computation for “an influential paper that has significantly impacted research or applications exemplifying the interplay of economics and computation,” among other awards. Following his initial academic work on advertising auctions, Michael has advised Yahoo on the design of various aspects of their sponsored search and display ad auctions. Most notably, he has consulted Yahoo on the determination of optimal reserve prices in sponsored search auctions, which resulted in a substantial long-term increase in Yahoo's revenues. During the academic year of 2013 – 2014, Michael was a Visiting Scientist at Google, working on a number of marketplace design projects. He has also advised LinkedIn and Pinterest on various aspects of their monetization and advertising auction strategies and designs. In addition to his work with Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, Michael has also advised a number of international telecommunications companies on their bidding strategies in complex auctions for the electromagnetic spectrum, and also worked as an expert advisor on legal cases involving online advertising and antitrust-related issues. Michael has earned a B.A.S. in Mathematics and Economics from Stanford University and an A.M. in Economics and a Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University. FIND MICHAEL ON SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn | Twitter ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

Spit and Twitches: The Animal Cognition Podcast
Episode 25 (Season 2, Episode 6) - Fiona Cross

Spit and Twitches: The Animal Cognition Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021


OK, look, I won't lie, I do love talking to all of the people who have come on the podcast. But, there is one person I've been hoping to talk to since way back in Season 1. It's FIONA CROSS!Fiona got her BSc (Hons) in Psychology in 2001 before she began working with spiders and then she got her MSc (with Distinction) in Zoology in 2003 and her PhD in Zoology in 2009, with all three degrees being at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Dr. Cross first went to Kenya to work with spiders in 2006, and has been a Visiting Scientist at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (in Kenya) since 2010. Her research interests include selective attention, working memory, expectancy violation, and problem solving by spiders. Fiona never used to think that spiders could be particularly interesting, but she has since learned that spiders can do many remarkable things that could keep a person awake at night.Dr. Cross has 46 publications, and her work has featured in many news sources including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, BBC, The Guardian, The New Zealand Herald, and Radio New Zealand. Fiona is sorta famous really, to quote her 'I got a fright when I first discovered there is a Wikipedia page about me, and I had to sit down when I discovered that a video about me had been viewed 12,000 times in one day'.  (BTW, that fame is well deserved, she rocks).  As an aside, there used to e a wikipedia page about me, but it was deleted because I suck....She loves to communicate science, and has so far organized three of her own international speaking tours (one in the UK and two in North America). COVID permitting, she hopes to run a spider event for children at the Christchurch public library in October (the month of the year that arachnologists affectionately refer to as ‘Arachtober'). She's also keen on writing for all ages.You can learn more about her and her work at her website (www.doctorspider.net).mp3 download

Space Radio
SR 147: Simulating Mars Habitats with Kai Staats

Space Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 33:39


This week on Space Radio I had the opportunity to catch up with my good friend Kai Staats. Kai joined us from the grounds of the University of Arizona's Biosphere 2 as we talked about his newest project, Space Analog for the Moon and Mars. Among other topics, we discussed the removal of perchlorates from the Martian soil and how Methane could potentially be used. Kai is an avid lover of all things out-of-doors and off-line, reminders that we are analog creatures using digital tools to enhance our understanding of the world around us. As a researcher, speaker, filmmaker, and entrepreneur he find connections, builds bridges, and brings people into common spaces and times.At the Arizona State University School of Earth & Space Exploration, Kai contributed to the design of off-world human habitats as project lead for an Interplanetary Initiative Pilot Project (2017-19).Kai is Principal Manager at Over the Sun, LLC, developer of platforms for research and science education. His last film series, funded in part by the NSF, chronicled the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015 by LIGO where he served as a Visiting Scientist.In 2017, Kai and Paul collaborated to produce Song of the Stars, a film of the one-time live performance of a modern dance that tells the story of the first stars in the universe.You can keep up with Kai by visiting his website: https://www.kaistaats.com/To learn more about Biosphere 2, visit the project's website: https://biosphere2.org/research/projects/space-analog-moon-and-marsTo learn more about SAM2, visit the project's website: https://samb2.space/Special shoutout to Russell Neitzke for his SuperChat tonight! THANKS RUSSELL!Our Dom's Cheese of the week was Raw Cheddar Goat Milk Cheese from LaClare Family Creamery in Wisconsin. https://www.laclarefamilycreamery.com/raw-cheddar

The CX Guru
Episode 9 - The future of Service Experience in the Pandemic Age with Dr. Leonard L. Berry

The CX Guru

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 37:10


Dr Leonard Berry from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University joins me to share some key insights from his recent published work addressing the future of Service Experience in the current Pandemic Age. He speaks to the importance of safety and shares transformations that are occurring across industries. He also presents a concept of an Essential Services Workforce Alliance based on the learnings from the current Pandemic to improve our overall resiliency. Dr. Leonard L. Berry is University Distinguished Professor of Marketing, Regents Professor, and holds the M.B. Zale Chair in Retailing and Marketing Leadership in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. He also is a Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence. As a Visiting Scientist at Mayo Clinic in 2001-2002, he conducted an in-depth research study of healthcare service, the basis for his book, Management Lessons from Mayo Clinic. Concurrent with his faculty position in Mays Business School, Dr. Berry is a Senior Fellow of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement studying service improvement in cancer care for patients and their families. He also is an Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark.  Professor Berry has published 13 books in all, including: Discovering the Soul of Service; On Great Service; Marketing Services: Competing Through Quality; and Delivering Quality Service. He is the author of numerous academic articles in business, marketing, service, and medical journals. Listen more episodes at https://thecustomer.guru/ Powered By Propulo Consulting: https://propulo.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outbreak News Interviews
Mumps: Why it's seen a resurgence

Outbreak News Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 19:29


Visiting Scientist at the University of Guelph, Jason “The Germ Guy” Tetro, joined me to discuss mumps and the reasons it has made a comeback. Jason gives a thorough talk on mumps and talks about why mumps has seen a resurgence, as he explains in his recent article in Huffington Post Canada, “The trouble wasn't due to the vaccine. Instead, it was the virus. It had changed.”

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
036: Programming to Improve Health by Developing Algorithms for Medical Data - Dr. Josh Swamidass

People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2014 30:16


Dr. Joshua Swamidass is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology and Pathology and the Division of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis. He received his Masters and PhD in Information and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and also went on to get his MD from the University of California, Irvine. Joshua had previously served as a Visiting Scientist at the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT in the Chemical Biology Program and at Pfizer while he was a professor at Washington University.