Best Månsson Podcasts (2024)

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Part 1: Losing a Child to Cancer, Grief + The Little P Project with Heather Mansson 1:02:08

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Send us a text Combating Childhood Cancer and Sitting in Grief are on the table today. In part one of this two-part episode, we're joined by Heather Mansson, a pharmacist turned yoga instructor and mother of three kids. Shortly after moving to Utah in 2020, Heather’s daughter Parker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of sarcoma. After years of t…

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‘Joy of My Life’ — Celebrating Jay Gephart’s Purdue ‘All-American’ Marching Band Legacy 46:45

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, conductor of Purdue Wind Ensemble and director of the “All-American” Marching Band. The prestigious marching band is known as the heartbeat of the university, with Jay serving as its fifth director. In this episode you will: Hear …

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Celebrating 100 Years of History at the Purdue Memorial Union 31:29

12d ago31:29

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Bob Mindrum, former director of the Purdue Memorial Union and author of “Purdue Memorial Union, The First 100 Years, 1924 to 2024.” The Purdue Memorial Union — a longtime centerpiece of Purdue’s campus — is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sept. 9, 2024. In this episode you will: Learn about…

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Death and Dying with Dr. Alex Gamble - Advice from a Palliative Care Doctor on How to Not Fear Death and Live Life "Buoyantly" 1:17:31

27d ago1:17:31

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Send us a text Existential Maturity is on the table today! In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Alex Gamble, a palliative care doctor and clinical assistant at Stanford University. Dr. Gamble graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2010, completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2015, and pursued h…

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Introduction to the Death + Dying Series 1:41

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Send us a text We are excited to announce our series on Death and Dying, On the Table With Ashley’s first ever series, premiering August 28th. Through this series, we explore what it means to be curious through vulnerability, as we discover ways to connect with ourselves and others in grief. Âme Atendre believes that with open discussions comes pea…

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Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Innovations With Preeti Sivasankar 26:31

22d ago26:31

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Preeti Sivasankar, Purdue University’s vice president for research innovation and professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Societal transformation begins with research, and no one knows this better than Preeti. Since joining Purdue’s faculty 19 years ago, she has co…

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Part 2 - From 50% of His Body Burned to Playing Jason Vorhees in Friday the 13th (4 times), the Journey of a Family Man who found his Place in the Horror Industry with Kane Hodder 54:57

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Send us a text Horror is back on the table today! Join Ashley for part 2 of her gripping conversation with the man behind the mask, Kane Hodder. Best known for portraying Jason Vorhees in 4 of the "Friday the 13th" movies, Kane sits down with Ashley to discuss his journey to become the face of horrors most iconic villain. Kane and Ashley get candid…

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Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Jeopardy!’ with Purdue’s Super-Champion Adriana Harmeyer 33:09

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Adriana Harmeyer, clinical assistant professor and archivist for university history, and “Jeopardy!” super-champion. In May and June 2024, Adriana earned super-champion status after winning 15 consecutive games of “Jeopardy!” As a longtime fan of this Emmy Award-winning game show, she was able t…

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Part 1 - From 50% of His Body Burned to Playing Jason Vorhees in Friday the 13th (4 times), the Journey of a Family Man who found his Place in the Horror Industry with Kane Hodder 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

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Send us a text We have horror on the table today. Join Ashley for an unforgettable conversation with Kane Hodder, the man behind the mask of horror's most iconic villain, Jason Voorhees, in four "Friday the 13th" films. In part 1 of this 2 part interview, Kane shares his incredible story of survival and triumph, from enduring excruciating burns on …

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Purdue Research Series | A Look Into Sports Engineering and Its Impact on the Olympic Games With Jan-Anders Mansson 44:15

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jan-Anders Mansson, executive director of the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center and Distinguished Professor of Materials and Chemical Engineering at Purdue. Sports engineering affects everyone, from those dedicated to getting their daily steps in to the most decorated Olympic athletes. The Purd…

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Dr. Allison Boester, A Conversation about Women in Medicine and the State of Healthcare for Women 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Allison Boester. Dr. Boester is an OBGYN practicing in New York City. A cum laude graduate of Tufts University, Dr. Boester received her MD at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her postdoctoral training included a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Drexel University College …

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Entrepreneur Beth Bostwick Discusses Her Passion for Purdue Innovates and Her Hopes for Boilermakers in Startup Culture 59:38

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Beth Bostwick, serial entrepreneur and author. As a prominent entrepreneur and mentor within Purdue Innovates, Beth (MS human resources ’89) provides passionate insights into the world of startups and details how young entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success. In this episode you will: Ge…

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From Chaos to Calm: Unpacking Home Organization with Emily Schum Terry & Ann Martin of “Get Organized” 1:37:56

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by Ann Martin and Emily Schum Terry of lifestyle organization service “Get Organized”. Ann and Emily work with clients to evaluate, simplify and develop sustainable organizing solutions for their lives and homes. Whether it be preparing a home for the market, developing repeatable and accessible organizin…

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Dan Hasler and David Umulis Discuss Purdue’s New Indianapolis Campus 47:37

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dan Hasler, chief operating officer, and David Umulis, senior vice provost and chief academic officer, of Purdue University in Indianapolis. As Purdue’s first comprehensive urban campus, Purdue in Indianapolis will bring exciting opportunities for students, faculty and the whole Boilermaker comm…

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Jon Cohen, From Chief Research Officer at Survey Monkey to Stealth Entrepreneur, The Importance of Polling in our World 1:57:53

3M ago1:57:53

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by Jon Cohen. Jon is a senior technology executive, knowledge creator, and data scientist. In 2014, Jon joined Survey Monkey as its chief research officer. Prior to Survey Monkey, he was vice president of research at the Pew Research Center and led The Washington Post’s polling operation as director of po…

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Dean, Mentor, Boilermaker: Celebrating Willie Reed and His Lasting Legacy on the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine 35:43

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Willie Reed, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Join us as we celebrate Reed’s legacy as he prepares to step down after 17 years as dean. When you listen to this episode, you can expect to: Learn more about Dean Reed’s incredible journey of persistence — from being taugh…

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McKinley Merchant, LCSW: You are the Medicine - Integrating Psychedelics into Today's Therapy Practices 1:56:55

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by McKinley Merchant. McKinley is a certified social worker practicing out of Salt Lake City, Utah. McKinley approaches her deep understanding of trauma work and how trauma affects our daily lives and relationships through a lens of mind-body bridging that aims to heal the whole self. McKinley also practi…

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The Future of Purdue Airport’s Commercial Flight Service and the History Behind Purdue Aviation 1:01:43

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re discussing the return of commercial flights to the Purdue University Airport and highlighting the university’s renowned history in aviation. Listen as Adam Baxmeyer (BS aviation administration ’02; MPA ’22, Purdue Global), director of the Purdue University Airport, and Rob Wynkoop, vice president of Auxili…

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The Making of the Indy 500: Meet the Boilermakers Behind the Scenes of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ 44:53

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to three Boilermakers who work behind the scenes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to execute “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” — the Indianapolis 500. Listen as David Letherman (BS management ’15), senior manager of event personnel; Meredith Walker (BS management, marketing ’11), senior manager …

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Eric Mendell, Successfully Running a Brick + Mortar Multi-Generational Family Jewelry Business in the Digital Age 1:15:43

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by Eric Mendell. Eric is a leading expert in the Jewelry and Watch industry. He and his brother David are co-owners of Kerns Fine Jewelry, a retailer that for 80 years has specialized in Fine Jewelry, Swiss Timepieces, Corporate Gifts and Tabletop objects. Eric graduated from the University of Arizona wit…

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Working Through the “Messy Middle” with Jenn Drummond, Record-Setting Mountaineer of the 7 Second Summits, Award Winning Author, Motivational Speaker and Mother to 7 Children 1:05:46

5M ago1:05:46

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Send us a text In this episode we’re joined by Jenn Drummond, the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the seven continents. In addition to being a highly accomplished mountaineer and athlete, Jenn is business owner, author and a mother of seven children. She joins Ashley to talk about her life on and off …

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Astronaut Panel from the Total Solar Eclipse Event at IMS, Presented by Purdue University 33:18

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to five members of Purdue’s Cradle of Astronauts: Sirisha Bandla (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’11), Drew Feustel (BS solid earth sciences ’89, MS geophysics ’91), Beth Moses (BS aeronautical and astronautical engineering ’92, MS aeronautics and astronautics ’94), Mark Polansky (BS…

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Anne Kornblut - Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist & Silicon Valley Powerhouse 50:48

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Send us a text We have journalism, technology and life as a woman in the executive world on the table today. Anne is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is currently the Vice President of Global Product Content Operations at Meta, FKA Facebook. Anne previously served as a Senior Editor at The Washington Post where she oversaw national politics,…

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Kokomo Winery Owner Erik Miller on His Entrepreneurship Journey and How He Honors His Boilermaker Roots in Sonoma County 45:44

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Erik Miller, owner and winemaker of Kokomo Winery and Breaking Bread Winery. Listen as Erik (BS organizational leadership ’99) shares the journey of working his way up from a wine harvest intern to conceptualizing and later founding his own winery in Healdsburg, California, in the heart of Sonom…

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Dr. Hoby Wedler – Blind Entrepreneur. Smell. Feel. Listen: Sensory Design and Learning How to Become Literate in Our Non-Visual Senses. 1:51:39

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Send us a text On the table today we have a conversation at the intersection of organic chemistry, design excellence, food and the curious joys and complexities of moving through the world as a non-sighted person. Dr. Hoby Wedler received his PhD in Organic Chemistry in 2016 from UC Davis and has since started many businesses, including a gourmet s…

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PGA Tour Player Adam Schenk Reflects on Purdue Golf Career, Playing Professionally and His First Invite to the Masters 34:03

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to PGA Tour golfer Adam Schenk. Adam is a Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business alum and former first-team All-Big Ten Purdue men’s golfer, who has spent nearly a decade dedicated to his full-time career on the golf course. During this time, he secured his PGA Tour card and rapidly ascended t…

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Raheela Anwar – Career Transition Services that Actually Serve Transitioning Employees 1:54:32

6M ago1:54:32

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Send us a text We have career transitioning services on the table today. Raheela Anwar is the Founder and CEO of Group 360 Consulting whose tagline is “Career Transition with Care." Prior to founding Group 360 Consulting, Raheela served in a number of senior roles, including Chief of Sales, Client Services, and North American Market Strategy for BP…

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Cummins Chair and CEO Jennifer Rumsey on Her Boilermaker Journey and Leading a 105-Year-Old Company Toward a Greener Future 22:45

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins Inc. Jennifer discusses her experience as a Purdue mechanical engineering student and how that led her to four internships with Cummins during her Boilermaker journey. Her story is unique because not many people can say they interned for a company and la…

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Behind The Curtain with Andy Truett - Tenor with the San Francisco Opera 1:32:31

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Send us a text We have opera on the table today. Andy is a full-time chorus singer with the San Francisco Opera, where he has captivated audiences since joining in 2005. Andy also works as a community outreach member with the San Francisco Opera Guild, where he performs for and teaches kids about opera and gives them a brief but comprehensive taste…

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March Madness: Carolyn Peck, Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs Reflect on the 25th Anniversary of Purdue Winning the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship 1:13:54

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former head coach Carolyn Peck and co-captains Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs as they reflect on the Purdue women’s basketball team’s 1999 NCAA National Championship. Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this legendary win and listen as Coach Peck, Stephanie and Ukari share more about this histori…

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Tom Buday, Brand and Marketing Professional - From Brand Essence to the Importance and Tenets of Creating a Purposeful Brand 1:12:38

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Send us a text We have branding and marketing strategy on the table today. Tom Buday is a brand and marketing professional who spent thirty seven years at Nestle, ending his tenure as Global Head of Marketing and Consumer Communications in Switzerland, a role he held for twelve years. Tom also helps guide brands like Âme Atendre through brand essen…

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Purdue for Life’s Matt Folk on the Boilermaker Spirit and Community 31:51

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Matt Folk, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation. In this new “Boilermaker Bites” series, Matt joins podcast host Kate Young at 8Eleven Modern Bistro in the Purdue Memorial Union. Over a delicious meal of pasta with grilled scallops, Matt digs into Purdue for Life’s goal of helping…

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Dana Grinnell, Founder of Free Living Co - Clean Living is Free Living, Identifying and Cleansing Your Life of Harmful Products in Accessible Ways 1:13:06

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Send us a text We have clean living on the table today. Dana Grinell is the founder of Free Living Co, an educational platform and shop dedicated to helping people lead healthier lifestyles by providing accessible strategies and products for replacing harmful chemicals in homes across the country. She joins Ashley to talk about her personal journey…

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Ford Motor Co. HR Director Rochelle Dorn-Hayes on the Importance of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work 54:34

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Rochelle Dorn-Hayes, human resources director at Ford Motor Co. Tune in as Rochelle shares more about her time at Purdue, where she earned her MBA from the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. She carries with her the lessons learned from her beloved mentor, Dr. Cornell A. Bell, and the …

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Jennifer Golbus, Co-founder of Meet Me! - Living out Loud, from Alcoholism to Sobriety to Coaching 1:23:10

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Send us a text We have coaching, mental fitness and sobriety on the table today. Jennifer Golbus is the co-founder of Meet Me!, a coaching program with a “best friends vibe” at its core. She joins Ashley to talk about her personal journey through addiction, AA, sobriety and what that journey has taught her about shame, gratitude and empathy for her…

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All Hail to 100 Episodes 50:38

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In this special 100th episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating and reflecting on our past episodes, which highlight Boilermakers who, through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. Over the last three years, our podcast team has featured more than 160 Boilermaker guests, produced over 50 hours…

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Dylan Williamson, Âme Atendre’s Principal Designer - Living Beyond the Gender Binary 1:28:09

8M ago1:28:09

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Send us a text We have gender, identity and design on the table today. This is a special episode of On the Table with Ashley because this week we speak with Principal Designer of Âme Atendre, Dylan Williamson (they/them). Join us as Dylan shares a bit about their thoughts on gender outside of the binary, why education around pronouns and gender is …

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A New Dean for a New Era: Getting To Know Purdue’s Daniels School of Business Dean Jim Bullard 34:59

9M ago34:59

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jim Bullard, the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. Listen as Dean Bullard discusses his career journey from his time navigating obstacles like the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to accepting h…

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Stephanie Boye, Educator/Advocate for Healthy Intimacy / Speaker - It's Time to Get Uncomfortable - Your Additional Responsibilities in Sex Education as a Parent Today 1:06:26

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Send us a text Warning for explicit content and sexual assault. May not be suitable for all audiences. We have sexual health and pornography on the table today. Stephanie Boye has been with the Speakers Bureaus for RAINN, our nations largest anti-sexual violence organization, for three years and is currently producing a podcast on the impact of por…

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Greatest Hits of 2023: Celebrating Purdue Research Solving the World's Toughest Challenges 39:36

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating Boilermakers who provide practical solutions to the world’s toughest challenges. Part 2 of our “Greatest Hits of 2023” shines a light on the incredible research advancements from Purdue Boilermakers as we reflect on all four of our 2023 Research Series episodes. Listen as we highlight special m…

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Salomé Cousseau, French Artist and Sculptor - What We Do is Who We Are 1:02:33

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Send us a text We have sculpture and the artist’s life on the table today. Salomé Cousseau is a French jewelry maker and sculptor who has spent a lifetime developing an intimate practice with wood, precious metals and stone. She joins Ashley to talk about her youth and life as a maker and artist, objects and their capacity for changing spaces for t…

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Greatest Hits of 2023: Celebrating Boilermaker Persistence 45:34

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re starting to ring in the new year with some of our most popular episodes from 2023. Part 1 of our two-part “Greatest Hits of 2023” episode shines a light on the incredible stories and achievements of Boilermakers from across different disciplines. Tune in as we share highlights from episodes featuring Purdu…

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Marcela Privat-Gilman, Veteran Teacher - It's Time to Shake Up our High School Education System 1:16:23

10M ago1:16:23

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Send us a text We have High School education on the table today. Marcela Privat-Gilman has been in the classroom as a teacher for sixteen years and is currently in Northern California in the Acalanes Unified High School District. She joins Ashley to talk about the role of high school in student’s lives post COVID-19 pandemic, teaching methodologies…

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Dan Sinton, Chartered Financial Analyst - Financial Independence is your Choice 48:18

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Send us a text We have financial independence on the table today. Dan Stinton is a financial analyst who worked at Franklin Templeton, Charles Schwab, as a Senior Analyst at Fisher Investments and now runs his own wealth management firm, Rational Investment Management. He joins Ashley today to talk about the philosophies and approaches to money man…

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Dr. Jennifer Segal, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist - Vanity or Empowerment? When to Start Skincare and How to Age Gracefully 52:30

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Send us a text We have skin health and skin aging on the table today. Dr. Jennifer Segal is a board certified dermatologist and founding member of the Metropolitan Dermatology Institute in Houston. She joins Ashley to talk about misconceptions in skin care, best practices for UV protection, the cultural and dermatological nuances of botox, and when…

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Sangtae Kim on Leading the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and the Importance of Purdue’s ‘Excellence at Scale’ 30:56

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Sangtae Kim, the Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering and Distinguished Professor. Sangtae dives into his family background — including what it was like growing up in a family of educators, his career at Eli Lilly and what brought him back to academia to lead Purdue University’…

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Football Legend Leroy Keyes’ Wife, Monica, on Earning Her Master’s Degree at Purdue, Raising Their Family in the Boilermaker Community and Her Husband’s Legacy 36:14

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Monica Keyes, wife of the late Purdue icon and former Boilermaker football player and coach Leroy Keyes. Turns out, the couple met in a church bowling league in Philadelphia, Monica’s hometown, when Leroy was an NFL player for the Eagles. Week after week they happened to keep showing up in the s…

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‘Piano Man’ Bruce Barker on His Purdue Experience, Playing in Front of Millions and Retirement 46:42

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker. Despite growing up in Lafayette, Bruce didn’t see himself attending Purdue. He wasn’t the best student while in school, and he didn’t peg himself as someone who would succeed in college. But after high school, he struggled to find meaningful work without a col…

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Former Purdue Quarterback Curtis Painter on Playing for Coach Tiller, His NFL Career and Returning Home to Indiana 25:59

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to former Purdue football quarterback Curtis Painter. After Curtis’ time at Purdue, he stayed right here at home in Indiana, playing three seasons for the Indianapolis Colts before the Baltimore Ravens signed him, then closing out his professional career with the New York Giants. Listen in as host …

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Dave and Donna Beering on Continuing Former Purdue President Dr. Steven Beering’s Legacy 42:35

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In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dave and Donna Beering, proud alumni and son and daughter-in-law of Dr. Steven C. Beering, former Purdue president. If you’re a Boilermaker, you’ve likely heard the name "Beering” or possibly taken a class or two inside Beering Hall. But in this special interview, you’ll get to know the Beering …

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