Learning should be fun, so "Pop, the Question" turns the mic on an evolving pedagogy where college professors find ways to bring plenty of “razzle dazzle” to the classroom. This includes innovative projects, collaboration, and discourse. And, as is the case for this episode’s guest, it means the incorporation of plenty of pop cultural references: the wisdom of Skeletor; the intersection of Prince’s music with mathematical fractals like the Mandelbrot set; and even lessons learned from classic Shakespeare plays. Host Dr. Melinda Lewis partners with Dr. Steven Weber, Drexel University academic leader and longtime friend of Pennoni Honors College, for a playful conversation about new and inspired ways of teaching and learning.

Recorded February 7, 2024 in 155 Bentley Hall, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA, USA).

Featured Guest: Steven Weber, PhD (Vice Provost for Undergraduate Curriculum and Education; Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering)

Host and Producer: Melinda Lewis, PhD (Director of Strategy)

Dean: Neville Vakharia, PhD

Former Dean: Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD

Executive Producer: Erica Levi Zelinger (Director, Marketing & Media)

Producer: Brian Kantorek (Associate Director, Marketing & Media)

Research and Script: Melinda Lewis, PhD

Audio Engineering and Editing: Brian Kantorek

Original Theme Music: Brian Kantorek

Production Assets: Noah Levine

Social Media Outreach: Natalie Rebelo

Graphic Design: Brianna Cordova

Logo Design: Michal Anderson

Additional Voiceover: Malia Lewis

The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Drexel University or Pennoni Honors College.

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