Episode Notes:

In this episode, we explore the topic of overhead in academia, from its historical roots to its perceived benefits and challenges and discuss how lower overhead rates could impact the way research is conducted in the United States.

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Cast list:

Hosts:

• Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.

• Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Editing team:

• Artwork is created using Canva (canva.com)

References:

• https://www.aau.edu/key-issues/frequently-asked-questions-about-facilities-and-administrative-costs