Nobel Laureate and physicist Barry Barish, professor at UC Riverside, reflects on his life in science, being curious, experiencing imposter syndrome, and working in the field of physics with Brian Keating, host of the "Into the Impossible" podcast and professor of physics at UC San Diego. [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38727]

California Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera shares stories and life lessons from his father. [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 25525]

Turn on the faucet, and out pours water — a familiar experience for the majority of us in the United States. But where does this water come from? Daniel Schlenk, a professor of aquatic ecotoxicology at the University of California, Riverside, provides an understanding of the unique aspects of water transport and generation. He also addresses what we will need to do in the future to maintain the quality and quantity of water we currently enjoy in California. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24209]

All of us contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. But there are ways to reduce our carbon emissions. How we travel, what we eat, what we consume and what we discard are just some of the factors that contribute to our carbon footprint. Louis S. Santiago, an assistant professor of physiological ecology at the University of California, Riverside, explains how we can measure our impact on our climate. He argues that we can all do something to reduce our carbon footprint. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24208]

Plants have a lot to teach us about how our planet works and movies like the blockbuster film “Avatar,” in which plants play an important role, can inspire us to pay closer attention to them. Jodie Holt, a professor of plant physiology at the University of California, Riverside and the botanical consultant for Avatar, discusses what she taught Hollywood about plants and what Hollywood can teach us about our planet. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24207]

Most of our serious problems in the world today can be traced back to the impact of human populations on the environment. With each person requiring energy, space and resources to survive, the stress on the planet of the world population, currently estimated to be seven billion, is enormous. Richard Cardullo, a professor of biology at the University of California, Riverside, discusses how human populations have grown at an alarming rate over the past few centuries and discuss some of its consequences. Series: "Earth 101: What You Need to Know About Life on our Planet" [Science] [Show ID: 24206]

Collaborating between and within the varied disciplines of chemical and electrical engineering, materials science and nanotechnology, UCR researchers are inventing portable biomedical devices that can detect and diagnose contagious diseases. They are designing nanosensors that measure exposure to viruses, toxins and bacteria in our air, food and water. By developing new tools that better detect chemical warfare agents, and by discovering new methods to safely remove harmful pesticides, lead, arsenic and other heavy metals from the environment, our researchers are creating a safer, healthier, cleaner future for the planet. [Show ID: 21522]

Working in partnership with the USDA, state agencies, conservation organizations, farmers and the general public, UCR’s Center for Invasive Species Research brings together many of the nation’s top entomologists, biologists, geneticists and plant pathologists to develop and implement early-detection, bio-control agents and integrated pest management methods. [Show ID: 21520]

In addition to shaping the next generation of extraordinary teachers and administrative leaders, UCR’s Graduate School of Education daily impacts the broader landscape of education policy. By collaborating with California community colleges, pioneering research on autism and related disorders, and incubating fresh ideas to improve literacy and support at-risk students, UCR is providing families, educators and policymakers with solutions to our most complex challenges. [Show ID: 21521]

Today, UCR’s uniquely interdisciplinary bioengineering program combines the expertise of biologists, neuroscientists, nanotechnologists, physiologists, mathematicians, geneticists and others to push the boundaries of this dynamic field. From the discovery of powerful new drugs and diagnostic tools to the development of novel biocompatible materials that will revolutionize 21st century medicine, our researchers and graduates collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other organizations to put the power of groundbreaking ideas to work in the real world. [Show ID: 21519]