1050 Bascom

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Anton Shirikov, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department. Anton studies media, propaganda, misinformation, political polarization, and trust. Before graduate school, Anton worked as a journalist and an editor in Russian media. In an interview conducted last Friday afternoon, we asked Anton about his time as a journalist and how his research speaks to how Russian independent and state media covered the crisis at the Ukrainian border leading up to the invasion of Ukraine earlier this week. We learned so much from Anton, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we had the opportunity to interview David Greenwood-Sanchez, a Ph.D. candidate in the Political Science department. David is teaching a new seminar this spring called Environmental Politics and Indigeneity in the 21st Century. We asked David about this fascinating course as well his research and the community-based projects that inform his teaching. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with David and learned so much. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk to PS alumni, Jeremy Kedziora. Prof. Kedziora, who teaches a very popular Public Policy course for the department, graduated from UW-Madison in 2004 with a BS in Chemistry and Political Science. He earned a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Rochester in 2012. Prof. Kedziora also spent ten years working for the CIA and is currently a Director of Data Science and Analytics at Northwestern Mutual. We talked to Jeremy about his time on campus and his accomplished career trajectory. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Jeremy and hope you will too. Listen here.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to talk to Markus Brauer, Professor of Psychology, at the University of Wisconsin. Prof. Brauer’s research focuses on group and intergroup processes. Prof. Brauer’s directs the Brauer Lab here at UW where his research has been at the forefront of national discussions about how to effectively addresses issues of prejudice and discrimination in a variety of settings including on college campuses as well as health care and business workplaces. We learned so much from Prof. Brauer, and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to speak with ASM leaders, Adrian Lampron, Reez Bailey and Tyler Kazenberger about some of the key issues facing students on campus today. Adrian, Reez and Tyler walked us through ASM’s role in shared governance at UW-Madison. They also shared their insights into the search for a new Chancellor and what they view as important priorities in choosing a new leader for the University. We also asked them about the role of ASM in launching a partnership between UHS and UWPD in addressing emergency calls involving mental health crises which started last fall. We learned a lot from our discussion with Adrian, Reez, and Tyler and enjoyed the conversation. We hope you will too

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were privileged to talk with Prof. Tracey Holloway, the Gaylord Nelson Distinguished Professor at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Prof. Holloway holds joint appointments in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences. She also serves as the Team Lead for the NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team, which connects NASA data with stakeholder interests in air quality management and public health. Prof. Holloway describes herself as an air quality scientist, working at the intersection of air quality, energy, climate, and public health. We asked Prof. Holloway about this fascinating cluster of research, teaching and policy interests as well as a number of initiatives and projects that inform her research and teaching. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Prof. Holloway, and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were grateful for the opportunity to interview Laura Bishop. Laura graduated from UW-Madison with a B.A. in International Relations and Scandinavian Studies and earned a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Laura has a long and distinguished career working at the highest levels of politics and business. Currently the CEO and Founder of Purpose Strategies with a focus on advancing sustainability solutions and advising environmental strategies, Laura previously worked in Washington DC at the White House and State Department, directed Government Relations at Best Buy, and was the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. We talked to Laura about her time on campus and her accomplished career trajectory. We also sought Laura’s advice for students and alumni pursuing career pathways in the corporate and political world.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom we were grateful for the opportunity to talk with Nathan Jandl, Assistant Director and Communications Director of the UW-Madison Office of Sustainability. In this role, Nathan works to develop campus and community partnerships and collaborate with campus leadership on sustainability strategy. Nathan earned his B.A. in English from Middlebury College in 2005. After working as a carpenter, a public relations professional, and an internet service migration specialist, he returned to the world of language and environmental studies. In 2016, he received his Ph.D. in English from UW-Madison. His academic work addresses the environmental humanities and 20th-century American literature and art. We had a thought-provoking discussion with Nathan that situated contemporary concerns about climate change at the intersection of literature and storytelling. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with Nathan and hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were happy to welcome back Mary Davis Michaud, a Faculty Associate at the LaFollette School of Public Policy to talk about the Health Policy Certificate for undergraduates. Mary offered us an inside look into the health policy certificate including the fascinating menu of courses available as well as the many career pathways that are open to public policy students in general. We learned a lot and enjoyed our conversation. We hope you will too.

In this episode of 1050 Bascom, we were excited to talk to DeVon Wilson, L&S Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Dean Wilson previously directed the Center for Academic Excellence where he has been credited by leaders across the University Administration for transforming the campus experience for underrepresented students. Dean Wilson is also a sought-after expert in the national DEI space, and holds a research position in the Wisconsin Equity & Inclusion Laboratory at UW-Madison where he has focused on the academic integration of student-athletes and different learning outcomes in undergraduate education. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time with Dean Wilson.