In this episode, Longitude fellow Roxanna Mendez speaks with Shellye Arnold, president and CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy about the large-scale transformations at Houston’s Memorial Park and the master planning processes that are bringing them to fruition. See transcript at https://longitude.site/houstons-memorial-park/ We hope you enjoy our epis…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Louis Noel speaks with Helen Little, a mechanical engineer at Axiom Space, about how her artistic background enriches her diverse engineering endeavors and vice versa. See transcript at https://longitude.site/engineering-and-creative-mindset/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast …

In this episode, Longitude fellow Maria Rodriguez speaks with Graham Peers, professor of biology at Colorado State University, about his unique research projects, including approaches to removing toxic materials from the lunar soil to enable plant growth. See transcript at https://longitude.site/biology-beyond-earth/ We hope you enjoy our episodes …

In this episode, Longitude fellow Louis Noel speaks with Jacob Beckham, post-doctoral associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology his path in academia, communicating science, and leveraging creativity. See transcript at https://longitude.site/approaches-to-fueling-scientific-creativity/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with …

In this episode, Longitude fellow Shem Brown speaks with Christin Davis, head of acting in the Department of Theater and Dance at the University of Texas at Austin, about her experiences in theater and film. See transcript at https://longitude.site/language-as-consciousness/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast i…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Emory Mckenzie speaks with Brian Michael Cooper, president and COO of American Flag Football League, about his vision for AFFL and the sport’s expansion internationally. See transcript at https://longitude.site/new-era-of-american-flag-football/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podca…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Emory Mckenzie speaks with Brandon Dugan, a geosciences professor at Colorado School of Mines, about the freshwater resource found under the Atlantic seabed, his approach to science and mentoring students. See transcript at https://longitude.site/unconventional-freshwater-resources/ We hope you enjoy our episodes a…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Louis Noel speaks with Rowland Pettit, physician-scientist focused on biotech and healthcare, about how science is funded and his approach to increasing efficiency with the help of AI. See transcript at https://longitude.site/tips-on-science-funding-communication-and-ai/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share the…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Joanna McDonald speaks with Nina Kraus, a professor at Northwestern University and the author of “Of Sound Mind: How our brain constructs a meaningful sonic world.” See transcript at https://longitude.site/understanding-effects-of-noise/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast is a …

In this episode, Longitude fellow Dominique Dulièpre speaks with Peter Denton, an associate physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, about detecting invisible particles named neutrinos. See transcript at https://longitude.site/detecting-invisible-particles/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast is a production…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Keegan Leibrock speaks with Scott Solomon, a specialist in evolutionary biology and science communication, and a professor of Biosciences at Rice University. See transcript at https://longitude.site/communicating-science/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast is a production of Lo…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Ali Kazmaz speaks with Scott Pfeiffer, Partner at Threshold Acoustics LLC. See transcript at https://longitude.site/acoustics-in-architecture/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast is a production of Longitude.site, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, enabling cross-generational co…

In this episode, Longitude fellow Louis Noel speaks with Vivas Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder of Mitra Chem, about decision-making in leadership. See transcript at https://longitude.site/decision-making-in-leadership/ We hope you enjoy our episodes and share them with friends. This podcast is a production of Longitude.site, a 501(c)3 charitable organiza…

Peter Sooy is the public outreach lead at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for the Webb Telescope and the Roman Telescope that is next in line. In this episode, Louis Noel, a recent graduate from Rice University speaks with him about what the day-to-day activities entails in communicating complex engineering missions to lay audiences. See transcrip…

Dr. Jeyhan Kartaltepe is an associate professor of physics and astronomy at Rochester Institute of Technology who conducts research on how galaxies form and evolve over time. Her COSMOS-Webb project received one of the initial research grants to study the images from JWST. In this episode, Zehra Karakilic, a neuroscience student from Tilburg Univer…

Dr. Alison Nordt is the director of space science and instrumentation at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Center. In this episode, Louis Noel, a recent graduate of the Master of Engineering Management and Leadership program from Rice University speaks with her about the Near Infrared Camera and the partnerships that made the Webb telescope a s…

Mei-Li Hey is a mechanical design engineer at Northrop Grumman. In this episode, Ali Kazmaz, an architecture student from Rice University, speaks with her about her contributions to the James Webb Space Telescope project and how an internship shaped her career in design engineering. See transcrtipt. This podcast is a production of Longitude.site, a…

Dr. Matthew Greenhouse is an infrared astronomer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. In this episode, Keegan Leibrock, a political science and economics student from Rice University speaks with him about the path that led him to working on the James Webb Space Telescope, how it is inspiring new projects to look even further into space and explore …

A conversation with Hugh Broughton, an English architect and one of the world's leading designers of polar research facilities. In this episode, Angela Xie and Jessica Shi, architecture students from Rice University, speak with him about the Halley VI Research Station that Hugh Broughton Architects built in Antarctica. See transcript. As part of ou…

A conversation with Linda Welzenbach Fries, a geologist who served as public outreach coordinator and sediment processor for the THOR (Thwaites Glacier Offshore Research) team on the first ITGC science cruise aboard the RV/IB Nathaniel B. Palmer. In this episode, Louis Noel a graduate student from Rice University, speaks to her about the daily scie…

A conversation with Dr. Cari Corrigan, a curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. In this episode, Elizabeth Fessler from Rice University speaks with her about the role of the Smithsonian in curating meteorites and making them available to scientists worldwide for research. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our…

A conversation with Dr. Ralph Harvey who has been leading the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) program since the 1990s. ANSMET is a three-agency program with NASA, Smithsonian, and the National Science Foundation, enabling search for meteorites, facilitating curation and then making them available for scientists worldwide. In this epis…

A conversation with Linda Welzenbach Fries, a science writer at Rice University who has been part of several expeditions in Antarctica. In this episode, Laurel Chen, a graduate student from Rice University speaks to her about the path that led Linda to these expeditions and what it takes to survive in the harsh environment. See transcript. Visit ou…

"When we study sound, we're looking at the frequency or the pitch of the sound, and then also the intensity. I'm focused exclusively on low frequencies, really low pitch sounds that can travel quite a distance in the ocean." A conversation with Samara Haver (Postdoctoral Scholar at Oregon State University) about the role of acoustics research in de…

"In order to understand life in the ocean, we need to understand not just the forms of life, but also their environment, their very dynamic environment." A conversation with John Ryan (Sr Research Specialist at MBARI) about the nature of underwater sounds. Presented by Longitude fellow Melisa Acimis. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part o…

"We are focused on understanding and characterizing the soundscapes." A conversation with Eden Zang (Research Specialist at Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary) about the processes for collecting and analyzing sound data to develop baseline understandings. Presented by Longitude fellow Jacqueline Buskop. See transcript. Visit …

"What makes this project really impactful is, we have open access to our methods and to our results." A conversation with Lindsey Peavey Reeves (West Coast Region Sanctuary Soundscape Monitoring Project Coordinator) about conservation fieldwork and the holistic nature of soundscape monitoring. Presented by Longitude fellow Laurel Chen. See transcri…

"Our science plan is to better understand how animals are using sound, because the more we understand all of those uses, the better we can get at what it is animals need us to mitigate or reduce that is harmful." A conversation with Leila Hatch (Research Ecologist at NOAA) on the broader role of NOAA and the origin of the SanctSound project. Presen…

Longitude fellow Jacqueline Buskop (Rice University) presents an introduction to our series on NOAA's soundscape monitoring at the U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries and shares highlights from the conversations led by Tony Zhou (Yale University), Laurel Chen (Rice University), Jesse Annan van der Meulen (Rice University) and Melisa Acimis (Sabanci Un…

A conversation with Jon Olansen (Manager of the HALO project) about the Habitation And Logistics Outpost of Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Jade McAdams. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and space techno…

A conversation with Julia Badger (Assistant Manager for the Vehicle Systems Manager) about the process of automation on Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Quint Smits. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research in ocean science and s…

A conversation with Sean Fuller (International Partner Manager at NASA) about transition of partnership experiences from Earth’s orbit with ISS to Moon’s orbit with Gateway. Presented by Longitude fellow Tony Zhou. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, techn…

A conversation with Emma Lehnhardt (Program Planning and Control Manager at NASA) about the vision for expanding space explorations to the moon and beyond. Presented by Longitude fellow Jaena Kim. See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme, we are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and resear…

Longitude fellow Jaena Kim (University of Ottawa) presents an introduction to our series on NASA’s Gateway program and shares highlights from the conversations led by Tony Zhou (Yale University), Jade McAdams (Rice University) and Quint Smits (Tilburg University). See transcript. Visit our series page. As part of our Longitudes of Imagination theme…

Longitude fellows Tony Zhou and Blake Moya reflect back on the highlights from our Deep Dive with SOI series. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our Deep Dive with SOI series is showcasing conversations with the members of the Schmidt Ocean Institute (SOI). We are exploring the roles of individuals, technologies and research that are helping ad…

A conversation with Jyotika Virmani (Executive Director at SOI) about the Schmidt Ocean Institute, marine life discoveries, and the perseverance necessary for leadership. Presented by Longitude fellow Tony Zhou. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt…

A conversation with Corinne Bassin (Data Solutions Architect at SOI) about collection and management of data and the role of creativity in data visualization. Presented by Longitude fellow Blake Moya. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Schmidt Ocean Inst…

A conversation with Errol Campbell (ROV Manager at SOI) about the role of Remote Operated Vehicles in ocean research, teamwork, and the processes that make scientific expeditions a success. Presented by Longitude fellow Chinenye Oguejiofor. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasi…

A conversation with Jason Williams (Lead Mechanical Engineer at SOI) about the process of engineering complex designs for subsea Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and beyond. Presented by Longitude fellow Jade McAdams. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with Sc…

A conversation with Eric King (Senior Director of Operations at SOI) about the early days of SOI to transitioning to new vessel Falkor (too) and developing worldwide partnerships. Presented by Longitude fellow Wendy Liu. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our third series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations wit…

A conversation with Carlie Wiener (Director of Communications and Engagement Strategy at SOI) about the PR problem of the ocean, the roles of creativity and technology in ocean research, and the vision for enhancing scientific communication through pop culture. Presented by Longitude fellow Jaena Kim. See transcript. Visit our series page. Our thir…

As we dive into exploring the ideas and actions that enable ocean science research, fellows Jaena Kim (University of Ottawa), Jade McAdams (Rice University), Wendy Liu (Rice University alum), Blake Moya (University of Texas), Chinenye Oguejiofor (Tilburg University), and Tony Zhou (Yale University) introduce conversations they led with the Schmidt …

A conversation between Longitude fellows Tony Zhou and Blake Moya about the takeaways from the Edge of Space series. Our Edge of Space series (episodes 86-91) under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with space technology engineers from IBM and a NASA microbiologist who is the principal investigator for the Genes in Spa…

An inspiring conversation with Sarah Wallace of NASA about the role of microbiology in space and preparations for human exploration on the Moon and beyond using new technologies. Longitude fellow Quint Smits explores improvements in DNA sequencing technology at the International Space Station and other advancements that are preparing us for explora…

A conversation with Minsik Lee, an edge computing architect at IBM, discussing new developments with mini satellites called CubeSats. Longitude fellow Blake Moya explores new use cases in edge computing and keeping up with trends in technology. Our Edge of Space series (episodes 86-91) under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing convers…

Longitude fellow Tony Zhou continues his conversation with Naeem Altaf of IBM about mentorship, respect for teachers, and the joy of helping others. Our Edge of Space series (episodes 86-91) under the Longitudes of Imagination theme is showcasing conversations with space technology engineers from IBM and a NASA microbiologist who is the principal i…

A conversation with award-winning IBM engineer Naeem Altaf, who is paving the way for next generation of space programmers by developing the Endurance CubeSat satellite. Longitude fellow Tony Zhou presents highlights from his conversation covering the complexity of space industry, the drive to understand the big picture, and curiosity as the source…

As we continue exploring longitudes of imagination and roles of people who are bringing ideas to fruition, we blast off to the edge of space in our new series. Longitude fellows Jaena Kim (University of Ottawa), Blake Moya (University of Texas), Tony Zhou (Yale University), and Quint Smits (Tilburg University) share what is ahead in our Edge of Spa…

A conversation between Longitude fellows, Tony Zhou and Jade McAdams about MAS, AI, curiosity, and creativity in engineering. Our first series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme (episodes 78-85) are showcasing conversations with the crew members of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) project, where the fellows explored the roles and the expe…

A conversation with Jonathan Batty, chief communications officer of MAS at IBM in UK, led by Molly Turner, Longitude fellow and conducting fellow at the Colburn School. Our first series under the Longitudes of Imagination theme (episodes 78-85) are showcasing conversations with the crew members of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) project, where …