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Insights is an interview series aimed at breaking down the careers of today's leaders in the arts and sciences. Each week, we interview individuals who have broken barriers, revolutionized concepts, a... more
FAQs about Insights:How many episodes does Insights have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.
December 12, 2020G Protein-Coupled Receptors (with Dr. Brian Kobilka)Dr. Brian Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his contributions to for studies of G protein coupled receptors. We talk G proteins, his upbringing, and advice for students interested in entering STEM....more40minPlay
November 29, 2020Leading the NIH (with Dr. Francis Collins)Dr. Francis Collins is the current and longest serving director of the NIH. We talk COVID-19, the Human Genome Project, music, and faith....more30minPlay
November 29, 2020Atomic Clocks and Quantum Computers (with Dr. David Wineland)Dr. David Wineland won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for his contributions to quantum systems. We talk quantum physics, motorcycle racing, and the education system....more40minPlay
November 18, 2020Black Holes, Wormholes, and Science Fiction (with Dr. Kip Thorne)Dr. Kip Thorne won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on the LIGO detector, and is one of the world's leading experts on black holes, wormholes, and time travel. He also served as an Executive Producer on the Academy Award winning film, "Interstellar", and wrote its companion book: "The Science of Interstellar". He discusses the physics of warped spacetime, the accuracy of science in movies, and the importance of STEM in today's world....more44minPlay
November 18, 2020Cancer Immunotherapy (with Dr. Jim Allison)Dr. Jim Allison won the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for his discoveries of cancer treatment using T cells. He breaks down the science of immunology, discusses his high school teacher who refused to teach evolution, and illustrates the fact that cancer is curable....more31minPlay
November 18, 2020Becoming a Scientist (with Dr. Barry Barish)Dr. Barry Barish won the 2017 Nobel Prize in physics for his work as principal investigator and director of LIGO. He breaks down particle physics, discusses his early novelist aspirations, and illustrates the importance of curiosity for students looking pursue a career in STEM...more48minPlay
November 18, 2020Becoming a Scientist (with Dr. Rainer Weiss)Dr. Rainer Weiss is a Nobel Prize winning physicist for his conception of the LIGO project. Through LIGO, a gravitational wave was observed for the first time in history. He shares stories and advice for students who are interested in entering the sciences....more48minPlay
FAQs about Insights:How many episodes does Insights have?The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.