Best Carlos David And Brandon Podcasts (2024)

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How Beauty Works: Neuroscience, Design, and Justice (Part 1 of 2) 35:40

1d ago35:40

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How does beauty shape our brains, the spaces we inhabit, and the communities we build? These questions were the focus of the second plenary session of our International Symposium on Beauty at Work that we held in Washington DC in May 2023. The panelists in this second session of our Symposium tackle these questions Anjan Chatterjee, University of P…

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The Meaning And Value Of Beauty In Science (Opening plenary, International Symposium on Beauty at Work), Part 2 of 2 45:31

5d ago45:31

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This episode is the second part of our plenary session on the meaning and value of beauty in science which opened the International Symposium on Beauty at Work that we held in Washington DC in May 2023. Please check out part 1 of the discussion here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/15037678 The session was a discussion between four scientists: D…

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The Meaning and Value of Beauty in Science (Opening plenary, International Symposium on Beauty at Work) Part 1 of 2 36:12

8h ago36:12

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What does Beauty mean to scientists? Why does it matter for the practice of science? These questions drive the opening plenary session of the Beauty at Work international symposium held at The Catholic University of America, May 26, 2023. We’re going to share this session with you over the next couple of episodes. The session opened with remarks fr…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 3 of 3) 43:36

5d ago43:36

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. This is the third episode in the se…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 2 of 3) 35:01

3d ago35:01

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at Magdalen College the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. You can see the sl…

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Beauty in Science: An Interdisciplinary Conversation at the University of Oxford (Part 1 of 3) 24:41

17d ago24:41

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In July 2022, we held an interdisciplinary panel at Magdalen College at the University of Oxford on the role of beauty in science. The event was sponsored by Templeton Religion Trust and Magdalen College. The panel represented perspectives from diverse disciplines: mathematics, physics, biology, philosophy of science, and sociology. We’re going to …

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Why Is “Naturalness” A Problem In Physics? (Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder) - Clip From S1E16 19:03

20d ago19:03

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Is beauty a reliable guide to truth in science? No, says physicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder. In this clip, she discusses how the concept of “naturalness” is related to beauty and why it’s misleading For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12833522 For the broader project, visit: https://www.be…

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Can Beauty Bridge Art And Science? (David Clayton) - Clip From S1E15 21:12

13d ago21:12

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Iconographer David Clayton, who was trained in materials science at Oxford, discusses why it seems that there is a gulf between art and science, and shares ideas for how to bring the two closer together. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12739891 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on…

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Is Mathematics A Spiritual Quest? (Dr. Carlo Lancellotti) - Clip From S1E14 23:09

17d ago23:09

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What does math teach us about beauty? In this clip, mathematician Dr. Carlo Lancellotti discusses how the search for an elegant, simple equation is similar to the quest to build a beautiful cathedral. He also discusses the link between math and spirituality. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12648186 For the broader pro…

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What beauty has to do with scientific understanding (Dr. Mark Painter) - Clip From S1E13 17:00

20d ago17:00

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Where do scientists find beauty in their work and why does it matter to them? Immunologist Dr. Mark Painter argues that what’s central here is not simply the visual or sensory beauty he encounters in the phenomena he studies, but the beauty of understanding that science affords. For the full interview see: ttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12547248…

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Why Wonder Matters (Dr. Frank Keil) - Clip From S1E12 20:12

27d ago20:12

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Why does wonder matter? In this clip, Yale psychologist Dr. Frank Keil discusses the importance of facilitating wonder in education, why we shouldn’t underestimate kids, and why cultivating wonder matters especially for science. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12434669 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beaut…

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From Theoretical To Applied Sciences (Dr. Marcia Otto) - Clip From S1E11 23:23

1M ago23:23

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When we think of the applied sciences, we usually think they’re important because they are useful. But can they also be beautiful? In this clip, public health expert Dr. Marcia Otto shares what inspired her career path from theoretical physics to epidemiology, and discusses where she finds beauty in her work. For the full interview see: https://www…

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Why A Theory of Everything is a Bad Idea (Dr. Marcelo Gleiser) - Clip From S1E10 24:22

1M ago24:22

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Is a “theory of everything” worth pursuing? According to award-winning physicist and author Dr. Marcelo Gleiser the answer is no. In this clip, he explains why the pursuit of unity in science can be misleading. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/12246525 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Suppor…

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Why beauty matters for science education (Dr. Punya Mishra) - Clip From S1E9 20:39

1M ago20:39

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When it comes to science education, why should teachers care about beauty? Award-winning educator and public speaker Dr. Punya Mishra says its because it can help nurture the sense of wonder that’s vital for science. In this clip, he discusses ways to cultivate curiosity through a more aesthetic approach to science education. For the full interview…

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Can We Study Awe? (Dr. Dacher Keltner) - Clip From S1E8 21:05

1M ago21:05

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Awe is a universal human emotion. But we often think of it as ineffable. So can it be scientifically studied? Berkeley psychologist and author Dacher Keltner does just this. In this clip, he discusses his research on the nature of awe, how it varies (or doesn’t) between cultures, and how it’s related to both beauty and science. For the full intervi…

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Desire and Beauty (Luke Burgis) - Clip from S1E7 21:27

2M ago21:27

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What is mimetic desire, and what does it have to do with status and success? Entrepreneur and author Luke Burgis talks about René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire and how it illuminates our actions across various contexts, from Silicon Valley to academia, what mimetic desire has to do with beauty. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout…

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Symmetry In Nature (Dr. Ard Louis) - Clip from S1E6 19:56

2M ago19:56

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Does nature have a preference for symmetrical shapes? And if so, does that mean beauty is a reliable guide to scientific truth? Here’s what Oxford physicist Ard Louis has to say about these questions. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11860976 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.net Support us on Pa…

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Is beauty about nature or nurture? Wrong question! (Dr. Anjan Chatterjee) - Clip from S1E5 21:32

2M ago21:32

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Is beauty a matter of nature or nurture? Is it hardwired in the brain or conditioned by culture? Neuroscientist Dr. Anjan Chatterjee challenges this dichotomy. In this clip, he points out that although “beauty is in the brain of the beholder,” our brains are more similar than they are different. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.co…

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Why beauty matters for innovation (Dr. Luca Cottini) - Clip from S1E4 24:01

2M ago24:01

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How is beauty relevant when it comes to innovation? Cultural historian Dr. Luca Cottini uses examples from Italian culture’s focus on creativity and relationality to explain how beauty promotes innovation and industry. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11687933 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.ne…

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Is there beauty in psychiatry (Dr. Eloise Ballou) Clip from S1E3 17:02

2M ago17:02

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Is there beauty in psychiatry? In this clip, Dr. Eloise Ballou, a Canadian psychiatrist with a special interest in integrating humanities into her work, shares how a key aesthetic principle of claritas—in this case, applied to the clarity of seeing a person as they are—drives her work. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/…

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Why is beauty relevant in science? (Dr. Milena Ivanova) Clip from S1E2 12:47

2M ago12:47

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What makes beauty relevant to science? In this clip, Cambridge Philosopher Dr. Milena Ivanova shares the story of how she came to study the intersection of aesthetics and science, and what she's learned in the process. For the full interview see: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043099/11497942 For the broader project, visit: https://www.beautyatwork.ne…

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What does beauty mean in physics? (Dr. Mario Livio) Clip from S1E1 18:12

3M ago18:12

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Philosophers throughout the centuries have been trying to define beauty. And I’m not sure anyone has succeeded. But we can identify a few essential aspects of it in particular domains. In this clip, astrophysicist and author Dr. Mario Livio explains how these aspects of beauty are especially important in physics. For the full interview see: https:/…

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What's Beautiful About AI? with Brian Mullins 47:44

3M ago47:44

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Brian Mullins is the CEO of Mind Foundry, an Oxford University company operating at the intersection of innovation, research, and usability. Brian has been at the forefront of how technology can positively change people’s lives throughout his career. He has over a decade of experience in high-growth technology companies across industries such as Ar…

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Orchestrating Beauty with Timothy Myers 55:06

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Timothy Myers is one of America’s most versatile and innovative conductors. He is a frequent collaborator with leading opera companies and orchestras, and serves as the Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director at Austin Opera where, in addition to leading performances, he participates in the artistic strategy and development of the Company. He is als…

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The Power Of Art with Wayne Brezinka 1:02:27

4M ago1:02:27

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Wayne Brezinka is an award-winning artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Wayne’s signature style of art incorporates detailed mixed media and assemblage techniques applied to discarded and repurposed materials. He has been a contributing artist to numerous publications, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, POLITICO Europe, and others.…

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What Is Beauty? with Dr. Michael R. Spicher 1:24:03

5M ago1:24:03

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Michael R. Spicher, PhD is a public philosopher and creator of Aesthetics Research Lab. He writes and speaks about aesthetics in professional and academic contexts. He is a regular contributor to BeautyMatter, a resource for the beauty industry. Michael lectures at both Boston Architectural College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He co…

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The Beauty of Nature with Jennifer Walsh 56:58

5M ago56:58

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Jennifer Walsh is an acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and media figure who has spent over 25 years working at the intersection of beauty, retail, nature, and neuroscience to help people flourish. She pioneered America’s first experiential retail brand, Beauty Bar, in the 1990s, integrating biophilic design long before mainstream. Her trailblazing br…

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Crafting Fashion Excellence with Ean Williams 1:02:51

6M ago1:02:51

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Ean Williams is a former National Security Agency intelligence analyst in the United States Air Force and professional model and actor (America’s Most Wanted, A Man Called Hawk, and Anacostia). He is also a multi-award-winning event producer and fashion designer of two labels, Magnum Underwear and Corjor International. Featured in British Vogue, Th…

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The Transformative Power Of Beauty with Chris Everett 49:57

6M ago49:57

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Chris Everett is a seasoned facilitator of transformative experiences for individuals and organizations. He is a musician, artist, designer, strategist, coach, farmer, and co-founder of an arts nonprofit in western Wisconsin. With over three decades in brand expression and strategy, he is a master at using beauty as a powerful medium for transforma…

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Beautiful Leadership with Esther Blázquez Blanco 51:54

7M ago51:54

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Esther Blázquez Blanco works with leaders, teams, and organizations crafting businesses that speak human. She does this by revealing the human connection and the emotional intimacy that exists in life. She works as a Company Culture and Leadership Consultant, Speaker, Executive Coach, and systemic Facilitator. Esther helps companies find the truth …

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Fragile and Flourishing Neighborhoods with Seth D. Kaplan 1:09:58

7M ago1:09:58

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Seth D. Kaplan is a leading expert on fragile states. He is a Professorial Lecturer in the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, Senior Adviser for the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), and consultant to multilateral organizations such as the World Bank, U.S. State Department, U.S. Age…

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From High Notes to High Planks with Sean Vigue 51:12

8M ago51:12

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Sean Vigue is one of the most followed yoga, Pilates, power yoga, flexibility training and performance enhancing instructors in the world with millions of followers in every corner of the world from beginners to elite professional athletes. He is a bestselling author of titles such as “Pilates for Athletes”, “Power Yoga for Athletes”, “Pilates for …

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Beauty and Design with Pallavi Dean 36:16

8M ago36:16

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Pallavi Dean plays at the intersection of design and entrepreneurship. She founded her design firm Roar in 2013. A trained architect and sustainability specialist, she has won multiple awards for work across a range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, and residential. Recent work includes The Accor House of Original in Dubai, Sensasia Spa…

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The Beauty Of Teaching Science with Dr. Dave Gammon 41:23

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Dr. Dave Gammon is an integrative scientist who builds bridges beyond traditional scientific communities. Since 2006 he has taught mostly interdisciplinary science and general education courses at Elon University, where he is currently a Professor in Biology. His research projects in birdsong and in SoTL have become increasingly more interdisciplin…

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Beauty and Justice with Dr. Sheri Parks 1:01:03

9M ago1:01:03

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Sheri Parks, Ph.D. is a public intellectual, strategist, senior higher education professor, administrator, and author, working to bridge the wisdom of communities and the academy to address urgent societal challenges. Her positions have included Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Associate Dean for …

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Beautiful Business with Tim Leberecht 57:57

10M ago57:57

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Tim Leberecht is a German-American author and entrepreneur, and the co-founder and co-CEO of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community with the mission to make humans more human and business more beautiful. Previously, Tim served as the chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm. From 2006 to 201…

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Design Without Borders with Adi Cohen 56:17

10M ago56:17

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Adi Cohen is the founder of The New Movement, an architecture studio that designs one-of-a-kind projects worldwide. She is the host of the podcast ‘Go Out and Talk to Strangers’, TEDx speaker, Forbes-featured, passionate creator, and free thinker. Adi is on a mission to create ‘the most inspiring places on earth’, with the intention of using the bu…

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Art, Science, and Food With Dr. Rob Dunn 56:20

11M ago56:20

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Dr. Rob Dunn is the Senior Vice Provost of University Interdisciplinary Programs and a Reynolds Professor in Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. As Senior Vice Provost he oversees efforts to spur interdisciplinary scholarship, education, and public engagement at NC State. As a scholar, he studies the ecology and evolution of societi…

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The Spirituality of Design with Rachael Grochowski 47:26

11M ago47:26

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Rachael H. Grochowski is an award-winning architect and designer who is leading the conversation of designing what truly matters. She believes that design surpasses simply being beautiful -- design has the power to inspire a sense of calm, interconnectedness, presence, and gratitude, leading to the belief that “Design is Spiritual.” As an architect…

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Aesthetic Intelligence with Pauline Brown 1:00:45

12M ago1:00:45

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Pauline Brown is a marketing professor at Columbia Business School, where she teaches a course on ’the Business of Aesthetics.’ Earlier in her career, she held senior executive roles at design-driven companies, including LVMH, and Estée Lauder. She also is the author of a business book, Aesthetic Intelligence, published in 2019 by HarperCollins, an…

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Season 2 of the Beauty At Work podcast launches on June 1st! 0:26

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Season 2 of the Beauty at Work podcast launches on June 1st. What topics and guests would you like to see on the show? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcast Support the Show.By Brandon Vaidyanathan

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How Beauty Leads Science Astray with Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder 52:43

1y ago52:43

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Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder is a physicist, science communicator, author, musician, and YouTuber. She has published more than 80 research papers on topics ranging from quantum gravity to particle physics, cosmology, astrophysics, statistical mechanics, and quantum foundations. She is the author of Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray, and most…

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Science, Art, and the Sacred with David Clayton 48:55

1y ago48:55

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Born and raised in England, David Clayton is an internationally known artist, teacher, writer, and broadcaster living in Princeton, NJ. He is Provost of online Catholic university www.Pontifex.University where he created their unique Master of Sacred Arts program; and is currently Artist-in-Residence of Scala Foundation, a non-profit based in Princ…

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What’s Beautiful About Mathematics? With Dr. Carlo Lancellotti 42:42

1y ago42:42

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Carlo Lancellotti is a Professor of Mathematics at the College of Staten Island and a faculty member in the Physics Program at the CUNY Graduate Center. His field of scholarship is mathematical physics, with a special emphasis on the kinetic theory of plasmas and gravitating systems. He has published in a variety of journals, including Physical Rev…

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Can Viruses be Beautiful? with Dr. Mark Painter 55:23

1y ago55:23

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Dr. Mark Painter graduated from The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota with a B.S. in Biology in 2014, and subsequently entered the Graduate Program in Immunology at the University of Michigan. There, he studied how HIV evades the immune response and establishes a persistent infection, working to develop therapeutic strategies to rever…

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Wonder: Cultivating the Love of Science with Dr. Frank Keil 41:42

1y ago41:42

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Frank C. Keil is Charles C. & Dorathea S. Dilley Professor of Psychology and Linguistics at Yale University, where he is also a member of the Cognition and Development Lab. After his BS in Biology at MIT in 1973, he went on to get his MA in Psychology from Stanford in 1975 and PhD in Psychology from University of Pennsylvania in 1977. Keil has publ…

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The Beauty of Applied Science with Dr. Marcia Otto 56:46

1y ago56:46

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Dr. Marcia Otto is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in the Department of Epidemiology, Human Genetics, and Environmental Health. Marcia's research focuses on the effects of different aspects of diet on cardiometabolic health and cognition. Marcia received her postdoctoral training in Nutritional and Cardiovasc…

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Finding Beauty in the Limits of Science with Dr. Marcelo Gleiser 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

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Marcelo Gleiser is the Appleton Professor of Natural Philosophy at Dartmouth, a world-renowned theoretical physicist and public intellectual. He’s authored hundreds of technical and nontechnical papers and essays, and six books in English translated to 15 languages, the latest being Great Minds Don’t Think Alike. His popular writings explore the hi…

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Why Aesthetics is Essential for Science Education with Dr. Punya Mishra 48:35

1+ y ago48:35

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Dr. Punya Mishra is Associate Dean of Scholarship & Innovation and Professor in the Division of Educational Leadership & Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. He is internationally recognized for his work in technology integration in teaching; the role of creativity and aesthetics in learning; and the appli…

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The science of awe and the awe of science with Dr. Dacher Keltner 38:42

1+ y ago38:42

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Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and the faculty director of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. A renowned expert in the science of human emotion, Dr. Keltner studies compassion and awe, how we express emotion, and how emotions guide our moral identities and search for meaning. His resea…

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