University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Robert L Hendren, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science discusses how to build resilience in children with or at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders through innovative biomedical and resilience enhancing interventions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36870]

Developing a growth mindset can set kids on the path to being resilient and productive. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share how to support and encourage a growth mindset in young learners. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36779]

Darren Lipomi, Professor of Nanoengineering at UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering hosts a lively conversation with Ching W. Tang, who discovered the organic light emitting diode, or OLED which toady has become a ubiquitous energy saving component in too many devices to mention, from enormous display screens to mobile devices and more. Includes his Kyoto Prize acceptance address delivered in Kyoto on the occasion of his being honored with the prestigious award. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Science] [Show ID: 36808]

Dr. Tammy Chang, UCSF Division of Surgery, explores tissue engineering in space and how it may be able to help meet the need. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36863]

Allan Havis, UC San Diego Professor of Theater and Dance and Director of the UC San Diego Film Studies program, is joined by visiting scholar Robert Marx to host a rare, candid discussion with revolutionary theater director Ariane Mnouchkine, who founded the Parisian avant-garde stage ensemble Théâtre du Soleil in 1964, which she continues to direct today. Series: "Kyoto Prize Symposium" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 36810]

Along with global health and economic devastation, the COVID-19 pandemic has forged an unprecedented path to research and education innovation. Bold scientific advances and cooperation led to a novel vaccine developed in record time, groundbreaking tools for detecting viruses and a pioneering vision for safely educating students. Gain an in-depth look at the trailblazing insights and innovations that led to the broad success of UC San Diego’s Return to Learn program with Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, along with scientists leading groundbreaking innovations related to detecting and analyzing SARS-CoV-2, as well as the future of at-home diagnostic testing in response to COVID-19. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Science] [Show ID: 36606]

This presentation explores how climate-fueled catastrophic environmental events have, and will increasingly, force mass displacement of populations within and across borders. Notably, as described by the United Nations, refugees, stateless people, and the internally displaced often reside in climate change ‘hotspots’ and may be exposed to secondary displacement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36857]

A panel of domestic experts in election security practices focus their discussion on how we can advance our own election security practices by using the knowledge we’ve gained from our experiences in 2020 as well looking at best practices in other countries to improve our system overall. Panelists: Wayne Williams, former Colorado Secretary of State; Jennifer Morrell, former local election official and Partner at The Elections Group; Kammi Foote, Clerk Recorder and Registrar of Voters for Inyo County, CA; Philip Stark, Professor of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley. Moderator: Henry Brady, Dean, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36936]

Hear from physician-scientists on pain management. Learn more about using alternatives to opiates, emerging treatments for chronic pain, integrative medicine options, addiction treatment options, and if psychedelics for treating pain can be a viable option in the future. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36889]

Rita Colwell discusses her pioneering research that led to the discovery of how cholera survives between epidemics. During an open question and answer session, she addresses themes and issues covered in her recently published book, “A Lab of One’s Own—One Woman’s Personal Journey Through Sexism in Science.” Considered a science book for the #MeToo era, Colwell offers an astute diagnosis of how to fix the problem of sexism in science—and a celebration of the women pushing back. Series: "Women in Science" [Science] [Show ID: 36767]