University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

Four prominent tech CEOs Michael Hurlston, Christal Bemont, Jeff Benck and David Low, take a deep dive into the critical changes, challenges and opportunities leading global tech companies are responding to during the pandemic. Taking the long view in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic isnt easy. While some tech firms have thrived, many have not been immune from the significant decline in consumption, business failures and unpredictability of markets. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 36215]

You can't fix healthcare until you fix health. You can't fix health until you fix the diet. You can't fix the diet until you know what's wrong. Endocrinologist Robert Lustig discusses health problems related to the consumption of corn-fed cattle, myths about saturated fats, and a protective quality to dairy fats. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36231]

It is never too early - or too late - to talk to your child about potential careers. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Asssisi share how to help K-12 students see all the possibilities available and how to incorporate exposure to new career paths in day to day activities. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36127]

Consulting and corporate strategy experts and UC Davis alumni Hussain Sharifi and Greg Thomas join UC Davis Associate Professor of Management Elizabeth Pontikes for a candid discussion on how the pandemic is affecting client relationships. Thomas and Sharifi both explained their organizations pre-existing relationships, underscoring the importance of past success and underlining the difficulties of establishing new gigs during the quarantine. An expert in the agriculture industry, Hussain discussed the relationship between commodities like the oil and gas industry and the price of corn. Thomas said disruptions from global supply chains hit hard could spur an increase in local manufacturing, which could affect a long-term recovery. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 36212]

Known for his playful and ironic photo portraits of Weimaraners with names like Fay Wray and Man Ray, William Wegman is an accomplished artist in a variety of media. He joins Stuart Collection's Mary Beebe and Mathieu Gregoire to discuss the genesis and installation of his piece for the Collection, "La Jolla Vista View." Wegman also shares his thoughts about creative inspirations, methods, and processes. Series: "Stuart Collection" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 36136]

Business development and marketing experts and UC Davis alumni Randy Lee and Michelle Leyden-Li join UC Davis Graduate School of Management Dean H. Rao Unnava for a discussion on the pandemics impact on their respective industries, arising innovations and the future of digital business development. Hosted by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 36213]

Financial experts and UC Davis alumni Wylie Tollette, Dan Griggs and Mike Kourey join UC Davis Professor of Finance Ayako Yasuda for a dynamic discussion on the pandemics impact on specific industries, the economic recovery and the most valuable skills people can bring to this job market. They discuss the unique factors leading to this recession and spike in unemployment, as well as the industries that are best positioned for the recovery. They say that the COVID-19 disruption can spur innovation, and historically many great startups launched during economic downturns. Job seekers have new opportunities to branch out and gain experience in an industry that may have been out of reach before the pandemic. Griggs warned that companies not focused on digital transformation could suffer longer and are less likely to recover quickly following the downturn. Series: "UC Davis Graduate School of Management's Dean's Distinguished Speaker Series" [Business] [Show ID: 36211]

Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores some lesser-known functions of the immune system related to memory making, arteriosclerosis, and gut health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36205]

Screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick discuss the challenges of writing genre bending screenplay of Zombieland. In this video, Reese and Wernick talk with UCSB Pollock Theater Director Matt Ryan about how they approached balancing the comedy and horror. The screenwriters recounted stories of working with actors Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Bill Murray. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36203]

"Nothing makes you happier than the act of giving," says HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan. In a wide ranging interview, she shares how she maintains hope during the pandemic, how we can harness technology to create meaningful social connections, and the impact and importance of healthcare activism. Series: "Compassion Beyond Borders" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36133]