Best Mesa Redonda Podcasts (2024)

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Cultural Connections: Latinx and Chicanx Student Associations - A Mesa Redonda Dialogue 26:46

22d ago26:46

26:46

Latinx and Chicanx student organizations are more than just clubs. They provide ways to find your cultural compass, foster lifelong friendships, and amplify your voice in a supportive, empowering space. These organizations explore traditions, navigate challenges, and help students flourish both socially and academically. Hear how these organization…

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Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:05:49

6d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Elena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formation, focusing on the PRC1 complex's impact on gene expression. Ezhkova also investigates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), finding it contributes to cancer spread. Ezhkova offers insights for…

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Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:05:49

6d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Elena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formation, focusing on the PRC1 complex's impact on gene expression. Ezhkova also investigates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), finding it contributes to cancer spread. Ezhkova offers insights for…

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AI and Computer Tutoring 49:43

9d ago49:43

49:43

Despite effective computer tutoring software, no adaptive tutoring system has been developed and open-sourced to the field. In this program, Zachary Pardos, Associate Professor of Education at UC Berkeley, talks about efforts to create more equitable access to adaptive learning technology with the introduction of the first open-source adaptive tuto…

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A Conversation with Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 1:14:37

10d ago1:14:37

1:14:37

As part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, writers Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean have a far-reaching conversation about their work, inspirations and human connections with Dean Nelson, director of Point Loma Nazarene University's journalism program. Hornby is an award-winning author and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose books include the be…

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A Conversation with Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 1:14:37

10d ago1:14:37

1:14:37

As part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, writers Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean have a far-reaching conversation about their work, inspirations and human connections with Dean Nelson, director of Point Loma Nazarene University's journalism program. Hornby is an award-winning author and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose books include the be…

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Understanding Aging in the Real World: What Wearable Devices Reveal About How We Age Differently with Benjamin Smarr 57:04

13d ago57:04

57:04

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond t…

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Understanding Aging in the Real World: What Wearable Devices Reveal About How We Age Differently with Benjamin Smarr 57:04

13d ago57:04

57:04

Benjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond t…

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Intersections Presents Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar 1:16:50

14d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

An electrifying harmonizer, Lisa Sanders’ heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. Her music conveys a style that can only be described as soulful country blues, integrating influences of folk-pop, gospel, rock, and jazz. Writing, singing, and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders contin…

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Intersections Presents Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar 1:16:50

14d ago1:16:50

1:16:50

An electrifying harmonizer, Lisa Sanders’ heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. Her music conveys a style that can only be described as soulful country blues, integrating influences of folk-pop, gospel, rock, and jazz. Writing, singing, and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders contin…

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Careers in the Brewing Industry 6:45

17d ago6:45

6:45

Thinking about changing careers and have an interest in brewing? Have you considered getting into the brewing industry? Kelly Nielsen, Ph.D, discusses the expanding field of brewing, the pathways into a career in the brewing industry, and the skills you will need to be successful. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 39082]…

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CARTA: Body Modification - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks 1:23:02

17d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…

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Careers in the Brewing Industry 6:45

17d ago6:45

6:45

Thinking about changing careers and have an interest in brewing? Have you considered getting into the brewing industry? Kelly Nielsen, Ph.D, discusses the expanding field of brewing, the pathways into a career in the brewing industry, and the skills you will need to be successful. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 39082]…

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CARTA: Body Modification - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks 1:23:02

17d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…

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Cognitive Aging In The Oldest Old: Resilience And Risk Revealed 48:45

20d ago48:45

48:45

Claudia H. Kawas, M.D., addresses Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in older adults, noting the challenge of accurate diagnosis and the resemblance of other brain conditions to Alzheimer's. She introduces "resistance" and "resilience," explaining how some individuals remain cognitively intact despite brain changes. Kawas suggests declining…

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Cognitive Aging In The Oldest Old: Resilience And Risk Revealed 48:45

20d ago48:45

48:45

Claudia H. Kawas, M.D., addresses Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in older adults, noting the challenge of accurate diagnosis and the resemblance of other brain conditions to Alzheimer's. She introduces "resistance" and "resilience," explaining how some individuals remain cognitively intact despite brain changes. Kawas suggests declining…

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Cultural Connections: Latinx and Chicanx Student Associations - A Mesa Redonda Dialogue 26:46

22d ago26:46

26:46

Latinx and Chicanx student organizations are more than just clubs. They provide ways to find your cultural compass, foster lifelong friendships, and amplify your voice in a supportive, empowering space. These organizations explore traditions, navigate challenges, and help students flourish both socially and academically. Hear how these organization…

1
Cultural Connections: Latinx and Chicanx Student Associations - A Mesa Redonda Dialogue 26:46

22d ago26:46

26:46

Latinx and Chicanx student organizations are more than just clubs. They provide ways to find your cultural compass, foster lifelong friendships, and amplify your voice in a supportive, empowering space. These organizations explore traditions, navigate challenges, and help students flourish both socially and academically. Hear how these organization…

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Hold Fast: Envisioning Climate Change through the Art and Science of our Local Giant Kelp Forests 47:49

24d ago47:49

47:49

Southern California’s giant kelp forests are ecosystems that are potentially vulnerable to the region’s warming waters, but unlike terrestrial forests, changes in these underwater ecosystems are largely invisible to most of us. Join biologist Mohammad Sedarat and artist Oriana Poindexter in an exploration of their collaboration on the aquarium’s ne…

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Hold Fast: Envisioning Climate Change through the Art and Science of our Local Giant Kelp Forests 47:49

24d ago47:49

47:49

Southern California’s giant kelp forests are ecosystems that are potentially vulnerable to the region’s warming waters, but unlike terrestrial forests, changes in these underwater ecosystems are largely invisible to most of us. Join biologist Mohammad Sedarat and artist Oriana Poindexter in an exploration of their collaboration on the aquarium’s ne…

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CARTA: Lip Plates in Ethiopia with Shauna LaTosky 23:47

27d ago23:47

23:47

In the literature on lip plates in Southern Ethiopia there has been a strong emphasis on their socio-cultural importance and little information about their biocultural significance. Shauna LaTosky proposes that cultural keystone species theory and cultural keystone place theory could provide a useful frameworks for understanding relationships betwe…

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CARTA: Lip Plates in Ethiopia with Shauna LaTosky 23:47

27d ago23:47

23:47

In the literature on lip plates in Southern Ethiopia there has been a strong emphasis on their socio-cultural importance and little information about their biocultural significance. Shauna LaTosky proposes that cultural keystone species theory and cultural keystone place theory could provide a useful frameworks for understanding relationships betwe…

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Intersections Presents the Adama Bilorou California Trio 1:17:04

27d ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Born in the rhythms of Burkina Faso and cradled by the tradition of the griots, Adama Bilorou knows how to transform his heritage into a melody of multiple nuances—a musical journey that crosses continents and cultures. Drawing inspiration from the sights and sounds of his childhood in the Ivory Coast and his later journeys to Italy, France, the Un…

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Intersections Presents the Adama Bilorou California Trio 1:17:04

27d ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Born in the rhythms of Burkina Faso and cradled by the tradition of the griots, Adama Bilorou knows how to transform his heritage into a melody of multiple nuances—a musical journey that crosses continents and cultures. Drawing inspiration from the sights and sounds of his childhood in the Ivory Coast and his later journeys to Italy, France, the Un…

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Inherited Black Futures Shaping Tomorrow Through Ancestral Craft with Jake Blount 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Musician Jake Blount delves into the intersection of Afrofuturism and folk music, particularly emphasizing its relevance in reshaping narratives of the past and envisioning alternative futures. He highlights the concept of the trans historic feedback loop, wherein the reinterpretation of historical narratives influences present and future understan…

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Inherited Black Futures Shaping Tomorrow Through Ancestral Craft with Jake Blount 28:44

1M ago28:44

28:44

Musician Jake Blount delves into the intersection of Afrofuturism and folk music, particularly emphasizing its relevance in reshaping narratives of the past and envisioning alternative futures. He highlights the concept of the trans historic feedback loop, wherein the reinterpretation of historical narratives influences present and future understan…

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CARTA: The Recent History of Piercing Practices in Europe and North America with Paul King 17:05

1M ago17:05

17:05

Across continents, material evidence of body piercing jewelry abounds in the archeological record. However, the varying procedures and processes of piercing, healing, and stretching these wounds for adornment remains unfamiliar to most archeologists. This talk discusses the early self-experimentations that led to the development of the Euro-America…

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CARTA: The Recent History of Piercing Practices in Europe and North America with Paul King 17:05

1M ago17:05

17:05

Across continents, material evidence of body piercing jewelry abounds in the archeological record. However, the varying procedures and processes of piercing, healing, and stretching these wounds for adornment remains unfamiliar to most archeologists. This talk discusses the early self-experimentations that led to the development of the Euro-America…

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A Conversation with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Jason Magabo Perez, San Diego's Poet Laureate, engages with UC San Diego's Erik Mitchell in a revealing conversation about his poetic journey and its impact on community and self-awareness. Perez shares readings from his work, which weaves together narratives of grief, identity, and resilience. His ability to articulate complex emotions and histori…

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A Conversation with Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez 1:13:30

1M ago1:13:30

1:13:30

Jason Magabo Perez, San Diego's Poet Laureate, engages with UC San Diego's Erik Mitchell in a revealing conversation about his poetic journey and its impact on community and self-awareness. Perez shares readings from his work, which weaves together narratives of grief, identity, and resilience. His ability to articulate complex emotions and histori…

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Jake Blount - Live at the Loft 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. In this riveting performance at the Loft, he shares a dynamic mix of traditional tunes…

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Jake Blount - Live at the Loft 1:29:24

1M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

A powerfully gifted musician and a scholar of Black American music, Jake Blount speaks ardently about the African roots of the banjo and the subtle, yet profound ways African Americans have shaped and defined the amorphous categories of roots music and Americana. In this riveting performance at the Loft, he shares a dynamic mix of traditional tunes…

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification in Mesoamerica and Central America with Rosemary Joyce 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Archaeological research in Mexico and Central America reveals insights into cultural practices, focusing on the history of body modification. Examining long-term patterns helps unravel motivations for adoption, change, and abandonment of these practices. The talk emphasizes how body modification histories in this region illuminate shared identities…

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification in Mesoamerica and Central America with Rosemary Joyce 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Archaeological research in Mexico and Central America reveals insights into cultural practices, focusing on the history of body modification. Examining long-term patterns helps unravel motivations for adoption, change, and abandonment of these practices. The talk emphasizes how body modification histories in this region illuminate shared identities…

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Modeling Development with Stem Cells with Amander Clark - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Amander Clark, Ph.D., delves into crafting artificial ovaries for fertility and aging research. She stresses the importance of diversity in stem cell studies to ensure comprehensive findings. By assembling ovarian models from various genetic backgrounds, her team aims for inclusive representation in biomedical research, potentially offering insight…

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Modeling Development with Stem Cells with Amander Clark - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Amander Clark, Ph.D., delves into crafting artificial ovaries for fertility and aging research. She stresses the importance of diversity in stem cell studies to ensure comprehensive findings. By assembling ovarian models from various genetic backgrounds, her team aims for inclusive representation in biomedical research, potentially offering insight…

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CARTA: Female and Male Genital Modification with Ellen Gruenbaum 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

This talk offers an overview of the many forms of permanent genital modifications embedded in human cultures, where they occur, the reasons why, the archaeological investigations of origins, and future trends. Included are female clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other practices that affect about five percent of females worldwide; and the…

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CARTA: Female and Male Genital Modification with Ellen Gruenbaum 18:38

2M ago18:38

18:38

This talk offers an overview of the many forms of permanent genital modifications embedded in human cultures, where they occur, the reasons why, the archaeological investigations of origins, and future trends. Included are female clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other practices that affect about five percent of females worldwide; and the…

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CARTA: Dental Ablation and Facial Piercing in Late Pleistocene Southwestern Asia and Africa with John Willman 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

Bioarchaeological studies of Pleistocene populations, examining practices like tooth ablation, facial piercing, and cranial modification, contribute to our understanding of social identities and population dynamics. Recent analyses of Ohalo II H2 in southwestern Asia and Oldupai Hominid 1 in Tanzania reveal dental evidence of intentional body modif…

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CARTA: Dental Ablation and Facial Piercing in Late Pleistocene Southwestern Asia and Africa with John Willman 19:07

2M ago19:07

19:07

Bioarchaeological studies of Pleistocene populations, examining practices like tooth ablation, facial piercing, and cranial modification, contribute to our understanding of social identities and population dynamics. Recent analyses of Ohalo II H2 in southwestern Asia and Oldupai Hominid 1 in Tanzania reveal dental evidence of intentional body modif…

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Reversal of Disease using a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares research that tackles diseases through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39600]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Reversal of Disease using a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares research that tackles diseases through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39600]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification: Archaeological and Early Historical Evidence with Brea McCauley 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

Today, permanent body modification (PBM) is very popular. Studies suggest that well over a billion living people have experienced one or more types of PBM. But what is the history of PBM? When did the different types originate? Were they invented recently, or do they have a long history? Did they appear simultaneously or at different times? This pr…

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CARTA: Permanent Body Modification: Archaeological and Early Historical Evidence with Brea McCauley 19:08

2M ago19:08

19:08

Today, permanent body modification (PBM) is very popular. Studies suggest that well over a billion living people have experienced one or more types of PBM. But what is the history of PBM? When did the different types originate? Were they invented recently, or do they have a long history? Did they appear simultaneously or at different times? This pr…

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Why Good Sleep is Vital. Proven Tips to Help 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

Ellen Lee, MD, discusses what happens when you sleep, common sleep disorders including insomnia, as well as effective treatments for sleep issues. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39596]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Why Good Sleep is Vital. Proven Tips to Help 8:08

2M ago8:08

8:08

Ellen Lee, MD, discusses what happens when you sleep, common sleep disorders including insomnia, as well as effective treatments for sleep issues. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39596]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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CARTA: A Multistep Evolutionary Scenario for the Culturalization of the Human Body with Francesco d'Errico 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

Our ability to adapt our bodies to culture has ancient origins. We suggest a timeline for how the culturalization of the human body evolved, starting around 500-300 thousand years ago. This timeline highlights key moments at 140 thousand years, 70 thousand years, and 45 thousand years, followed by a faster pace linked to the rise of production econ…

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CARTA: A Multistep Evolutionary Scenario for the Culturalization of the Human Body with Francesco d'Errico 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

Our ability to adapt our bodies to culture has ancient origins. We suggest a timeline for how the culturalization of the human body evolved, starting around 500-300 thousand years ago. This timeline highlights key moments at 140 thousand years, 70 thousand years, and 45 thousand years, followed by a faster pace linked to the rise of production econ…

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CARTA: Body Modification - Welcome and Opening Remarks 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

Permanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings to…

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CARTA: The Recent History of Tattooing in Europe and North America with Matt Lodder 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

This talk presents a new account of the development of professional tattooing in Britain and America since the late 19th century. Research based exclusively in primary sources reveals that the story of what kickstarted the creation of commercial tattooing, and what sustained it, ultimately becomes intelligible as a small and interconnected network …

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