In this episode, we’re joined by Marty Lang, MFA, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, Media & Theatre as well as Dr. Samyak Shertok, assistant professor in the Department of English. Both are recent book authors who will be highlighted at the College’s upcoming Book Tasting event on Thursday, February 19 at 4 p.m. in the Grisham Room of the Mitchell Memorial Library. We  have them on to highlight the event and peak inside the world of book authoring.  

event info: https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2026/02/college-arts-and-sciences-pairs-books-msu-cheese-book-tasting-event

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jesse Goliath, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures. He recently won the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Community Connections Mosaic Award,   a national honor recognizing those who advance advocacy and positive change in the forensic sciences. We discuss his award, the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons, and his work with statewide law enforcement agencies like field recovery and analysis of cases.  

The Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons: https://www.missinginms.msstate.edu/

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Bickle, a professor of philosophy, Dr. Jarrod Moss, a professor and interim department head for the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Michael Pratte, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. We discuss Mississippi State’s new applied neuroscience minor and their hard work behind the scenes to make it happen.  

For more info on the minor: https://www.psychology.msstate.edu/undergraduate-programs/minors