In this episode Eric interviews Laura Madson from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM. Laura describes her process for selecting her doctoral specialty area by first determining what areas not to pursue. She also describes collaboration with the outcome perhaps confusing (L. Madson & L. Madson). Laura's passion and expertise clearly lie in the realm of team-based learning, and she describes the start-up hurdles for faculty and long-term benefits for students; she is a powerful advocate for TBL.