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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherKamy Akhavan on What's Actually Happening in Los Angeles, the Root Causes, and Bridging Our DividesIn this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes Kamy Akhavan, Executive Director at the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and former CEO of ProCon.org. Kamy shares his extraordinary journey from war-torn Iran to becoming a champion of civil discourse and political bridge-building in the United States.
What We Discuss:
Kamy’s powerful immigration story and personal connection to today’s immigration challenges
What's actually happening in Los Angeles vs what many news programs are showing
How debate and listening helped shape Kamy’s open-minded leadership
The mission of USC’...2025-06-131h 32Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherKamy Akhavan on What's Actually Happening in Los Angeles, the Root Causes, and Bridging Our DividesIn this episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes Kamy Akhavan, Executive Director at the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and former CEO of ProCon.org. Kamy shares his extraordinary journey from war-torn Iran to becoming a champion of civil discourse and political bridge-building in the United States.
What We Discuss:
Kamy’s powerful immigration story and personal connection to today’s immigration challenges
What's actually happening in Los Angeles vs what many news programs are showing
How debate and listening helped shape Kamy’s open-minded leadership
The mission of USC’...2025-06-131h 32
The Academic MinuteWill Berelson, University of Southern California, Dornsife – Urban Greenery Plays a Bigger Role in Offsetting Fossil Fuel Emissions than ExpectedTrees don’t need to be in a forest to help combat climate change. Will Berelson, Paxson Offield professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, looks at reducing emissions in urban areas. Will Berelson is the Paxson Offield Professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences […]2025-06-0902 min
The Academic MinuteWill Berelson, University of Southern California, Dornsife – Urban Greenery Plays a Bigger Role in Offsetting Fossil Fuel Emissions than ExpectedTrees don’t need to be in a forest to help combat climate change.
Will Berelson, Paxson Offield professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, looks at reducing emissions in urban areas.
Will Berelson is the Paxson Offield Professor of Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies and Spatial Sciences at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research involves studies of chemical cycling in the air and ocean, largely focusing on the carbon cycle. He is part of an interdisciplinary USC team leading the USC Urban Tre...2025-06-0900 min
Positive Impact Philanthropy PodcastEpisode 99: An Interview with Dana Dornsife, Founder of Lazarex Cancer FoundationJoin Lori as she chats with Dana Dornsife, Founder of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, about her inspiring journey in philanthropy and healthcare advocacy. After witnessing the challenges of accessing clinical trials and patients' financial burdens, Dana established a nationwide foundation dedicated to making a difference. Her work has had a profound impact not only on cancer patients but also on their families! Here are the things to expect in this episode: Dana's personal experience that led her to create the Lazarex Cancer Foundation. How the foundation has grown since it started.2025-03-2620 min
Dornsife DialoguesThe Quantum Leap: How Quantum Computing Redefines What's PossibleSend us a textQuantum computing is set to transform how we solve some of the world's biggest problems, from accelerating medical breakthroughs to tackling climate challenges. But how does it work, and why is it so powerful?In this Dornsife Dialogues, leaders in the field explained the basics of quantum computing and discussed the incredible potential it holds for shaping our future.Moderated by Moh El-Naggar, Interim Dean, USC Dornsife; Dean's Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Professor of Physics and Astronomy and ChemistryWith:Rosa Di Felice, professor...2025-03-0358 min
Dornsife DialoguesIn Conversation with Danzy SennaSend us a textDanzy Senna, USC Dornsife professor of English and celebrated author of the novel Colored Television, joins her fellow author (and former student) Jonathan Escoffery for a lively discussion of her literary journey, central themes in her work — including mixed-race identity, artistic ambition and bohemianism — and more.Lauded by The New York Times, The Washington Post and others as one of the best books of 2024 and dubbed “The New Great American Novel” by the Los Angeles Times, Colored Television sets a new standard for contemporary fiction. Senna is also the award-wi...2025-01-3058 minThe Academic MinuteLaura Melissa Guzman, University of Southern California Dornsife – Pretty Butterflies Can Be a Problem for ScientistsEveryone enjoys beautiful things, but this can be a problem for certain species.
Laura Melissa Guzman, Gabilan assistant professor of biological sciences and quantitative and computational biology at the University of Southern California Dornsife, explores why.
Professor Guzman is a computational ecologist, originally from Bogotá, Colombia. She uses quantitative and computational tools to learn about patterns and processes in biodiversity to inform conservation actions. Guzman was a Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on estimating changes in pollinator distributions to prioritize areas for conservation. She was also awarded the Early Career Award from the Canadian Society of...2024-11-1300 minThe Academic MinuteJohn Vidale, University of Southern California Dornsife – Delving Into the Earth’s Core
The Earth’s core is slowing down; but will it affect us?
John Vidale, Dean’s professor of Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California Dornsife, delves into the matter.
Prof. Vidale’s research focuses on earthquakes, Earth structure, volcanoes, and the hazards of strong shaking. His work has elements of numerical modeling, basic science, and earthquake hazard mitigation.
He has been since 2017 a Professor at USC and was director of the Southern California Earthquake Center from 2017 to 2018. From 2006 until 2017, he was Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, the Washington State Seismologist, and minor Faceboo...2024-11-0800 minThe Academic MinuteAmie Rapaport, University of Southern California – School Absences, Grades, and Mental HealthSchools have been prioritizing students’ mental health, but it hasn’t been enough.
Amie Rapaport, research scientist at the Center for Social and Economic Research at the University of Southern California, looks at what still needs to be done.
Amie Rapaport has a PhD in Social Psychology and is a Research Scientist at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Recently Amie helped launch the Center for Applied Research in Education at Dornsife’s Center for Economic and Social Research where she suports school districts, state education agencies and other organi...2024-10-2200 min
Dornsife DialoguesHow Underrepresented Voters Could Shape the 2024 ElectionSend us a textThe presidency may be determined by razor-thin margins in swing states this November. Voters from groups traditionally less likely to turn out – such as non-college-educated individuals, low-income Americans and voters of color – could play a pivotal role in the outcome.Our panel explores the key issues driving engagement among these underrepresented voters, the challenges they may face, such as voter suppression and misinformation, and their potential impact on swing state results.Moderated by Jane Coaston, contributing opinion writer, The New York Times; fellow, USC Dornsife Center for the Political Futu...2024-10-1959 min
Dornsife DialoguesGut Feelings: How Your Diet Shapes Your BrainSend us a textA healthy brain is crucial for a long, enjoyable life, and growing evidence suggests that the gut plays a significant role in cognitive function. Beyond that, your gut microbiome influences diverse aspects of health, including mood, nutrition, and numerous chronic diseases.Listen to this discussion with USC Dornsife researchers to learn about how our diet, gut, and microbiome interact to impact the mind and body throughout life.Moderated by Dana G. Smith '09, reporter, New York TimesWith:Scott Kanoski, professor of biological sciences...2024-08-2857 min
Startup DadThe Science of 'Dad Brain' | Darby Saxbe (Mom of 2, USC Professor & Researcher)Darby Saxbe is a professor at USC and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her research includes studying the effects of stress hormones in couples and most importantly the changes that the male brain undergoes after becoming a parent. She has scientifically discovered slight gray matter loss in men following fatherhood and termed it Dad Brain. She is currently writing a book about her research. She’s also a wife, musician in a Mom Band and mother of two kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* Early influences on her scientific research* What it was li...2024-07-111h 00
Dornsife DialoguesClimate Solutions: Engineering Earth’s FutureSend us a textAs climate change intensifies across the planet, attention is turning toward technologies that offer novel ways to decarbonize our economy and our atmosphere. These include options for capturing, storing, and reusing carbon, and geoengineering techniques that directly manipulate the Earth's climate and environment. These methods may provide a critical boost to our attempts to achieve ambitious climate goals. Yet, these solutions are not without their critics, who warn about unforeseen environmental and social repercussions.Watch this discussion regarding some of the most promising emerging climate technologies, the associated risks...2024-04-1359 min
Dornsife DialoguesNATO at 75: Future of the AllianceSend us a textMarking the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) 75th anniversary, USC Dornsife scholars examine the transatlantic alliance’s evolution from a Cold War bulwark to its current role. Is it time to strengthen, transform, or even retire it?Our political science and global security scholars convened for a critical dialogue on NATO's relevance and future as the next U.S. presidential election approaches. With:Robert English, associate professor of international relations, Slavic languages and literature and environmental studies, USC DornsifePeter Westwick, professor of the practice of thematic option and his...2024-04-0259 min
Dornsife DialoguesThe Bard Unbound: Shakespeare RevisitedSend us a textJoin us for a compelling discussion on the enduringly popular playwright, William Shakespeare. Four centuries after his final curtain call, his influence still resonates deeply in our culture, our language, and our understanding of human nature.We'll explore the man behind the myth, the truths and misconceptions that have shaped his portrayal in popular culture, how race influences the interpretation of his plays, and the indelible mark his words have left on the English languageHow did a child from a rural town rise to become the dominant figure...2024-03-0159 min
Dornsife DialoguesDigital Detox: Strategies for Social Media SanitySend us a textIn this age of constant connectivity, social media has become more than just a means of expressing ourselves and connecting with others. The powerful algorithms that underpin these platforms are shaping how we communicate with others, what information we take in, and our perceptions of events (and ourselves). Its pervasive presence has brought a maze of challenges that have impacted our mental well-being.Join us for an engaging conversation regarding the intersection of social media and stress and learn valuable insights and actionable steps to achieve a more balanced and stress-resilient...2024-01-3158 min
The Psychology PodcastBest of Series: Inside Consciousness with Antonio DiMasioToday we welcome Dr. Antonio Damasio. He is an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose extensive research has shaped the understanding of neural systems and consciousness. With over a hundred journal articles and book chapters, he has earned many prestigious awards throughout his career. Currently, he serves as University Professor, the David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy, and director of the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California. His books Descartes’ Error, Looking for Spinoza, Self Comes to Mind, The Strange Order of Things, and Feeling & Knowing, have been published in translation and are taught in un...2023-12-211h 01
Outcomes RocketRevolutionizing Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with Dana Dornsife, Founder and Chief Mission and Strategy Officer at Lazarex Cancer FoundationIn the realm of cancer, knowledge, and readiness for support are key to accessing vital resources and services.In this episode, Dana Dornsife, the Chief Mission and Strategy Officer at Lazarex Cancer Foundation, shares her inspiring efforts to improve cancer health outcomes and address healthcare disparities. Dana shares her personal experience with a family member's pancreatic cancer diagnosis led her to establish the Lazarex Cancer Foundation and highlights the challenges that cancer patients face in accessing clinical trials and navigating the complexities of treatment options. She mentions how Lazarex Cancer Foundation has been providing clinical trial navigation...2023-12-1915 min
Dornsife DialoguesThe Independent Voter SurgeSend us a textIn a groundbreaking shift, more voters now identify as independent than with any specific political party. This evolution is predominantly driven by millennials and Gen Z voters, who often prioritize issues over party allegiance. Many people also feel a growing disconnect or disillusionment with the traditional parties.Join us for an enlightening discussion regarding the profound implications of this pivotal change. How could it redefine the political landscape and mold future campaigns? Is this the precursor to the emergence of new political entities?Join our discussion with:Arnon...2023-11-171h 02
Dornsife DialoguesUnmasking Horror MoviesSend us a textDive deep into the shadows of cinema with us as we explore the captivating world of horror films. Originating from the haunting tales of the late 1800s, the horror genre has not only stood the test of time but has flourished, spawning billion-dollar franchises and passionate fan conventions. But beyond the spine-tingling suspense and heart-pounding scares, what deeper truths do these films unveil about our society?Discover:The hidden allure: Why do audiences keep coming back for more?The mirror effect: How do horror movies reflect and respond to societal...2023-10-3159 min
The Democracy GroupCombating Antisemitism and Hatred featuring Bob Shrum, Bret Stephens, and Zev Yaroslavsky | The Bully PulpitDownload our free guide on 5 ways to take action!CPF's inaugural discussion of our Combating Antisemitism and Hatred Series features CPF Director Bob Shrum, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bret Stephens, and former Los Angeles elected official Zev Yaroslavksy. The series explores the struggle against antisemitism in the context of countering hate, reducing violence, promoting empathy, and nurturing civil dialogue. Featuring: William Deverell: Divisional Dean for the Social Sciences, USC DornsifeBret Stephens: Opinion Columnist for The New York Times; Editor-in-Chief of SapirZev Yaroslavsky: Former Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 3Bob Shrum: Director, Center for the Political Future; Warschaw Ch...2023-10-301h 11
WonkyFolkVol 9 - Morgan Polikoff is Reading Polls So You Don't Have ToThis week Andy is talking while Jed is walking…hiking the Camino Trail with his wife, Amy. Andy is talking with Morgan Polikoff, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Southern California(USC)’s Rossier School of Education. Their conversation focuses on public opinion on education, particularly parent opinion, and the similarities and differences of post-pandemic K-12 experiences for students, parents, and families. A theme running through the discussion is how to build and use an accurate data model to overcome the overt political efforts to drive a wedge between parents and the public education system, shed light on the issues...2023-10-2346 min
Dornsife DialoguesAutomation, AI, and our Human FutureSend us a textWe hear a lot about how automation will reshape human life in the age of artificial intelligence. From revolutionary new techniques in health care to job losses in creative industries, our world may look radically different in the near future. Alongside these great transformations comes a great amount of anxiety about our place in this world.We usually pay the most attention to the impact of AI on work, but what about political and social life? What does intellectual property look like when AI can generate new media? How will diverse...2023-09-1457 min
Dornsife DialoguesFighting Cancer with Breakthrough TechnologySend us a textPeter Kuhn, a founding member of the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Biosciences, discusses breakthrough technology in the fight against cancer in the latest Dornsife Dialogues. Kuhn serves on President Biden's "cancer moonshot" initiative which is working to reduce the national death rate from cancer by 50%. In this discussion with distinguished cancer researcher Amy Ross PhD ‘86, Kuhn shares the latest science and the future of early breast cancer detection using a simple blood draw. The simplicity of the blood draw with the sophistication of today’s understanding of breast cancer through advan...2023-08-3057 min
Living Ageless and BoldNavigating Clinical Trials and Cancer Patient Advocacy with Dana DornsifeWhen a person receives a cancer diagnosis, their life is completely changed. The overwhelming amount of information and medical terminology can make it challenging for both patients and their families to create a treatment plan. Fortunately, there are organizations like the Lazarex Cancer Foundation that offer hope and support during this challenging time.Drawing from her own family's battle with cancer, founder Dana Dornsife, established Lazarex as a non-profit organization to help patients participate in FDA clinical trials by identifying relevant opportunities and providing financial assistance. In this episode, Dana shares valuable resources and tips...2023-08-0931 min
Public Health Careers162: Public Health to Epidemiology: A Bachelor's Journey of Passion & Impact with Marissa Leahy, BSMarissa Leahy, BS is an Infection Control Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is an enthusiastic professional who transitioned from traditional public health to health care epidemiology. She conferred a Bachelors of Science in Public Health at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health.Full Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode162Connect with Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-leahy-3925a913b/Sign up for email blasts: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Chapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@2:22 Marissa Leahy, BS Intro@3:00 Identify & personal background@3:40 Insights around transitioning out of traditional public health2023-08-011h 18Dornsife DialoguesHow to Sustainably Cool a Warming WorldSend us a textAs Earth's temperature rises due to the effects of climate change, cooling the air in our lived environments is increasingly crucial. It’s not just about comfort, it’s about health, productivity, and survival.Dependence on conventional air conditioning systems presents a paradox – while it offers immediate heat relief for those who have it, it contributes to global warming through high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. So, how do we meet the growing demand for cooling – here in L.A. and around the world – in a manner that is sustainable, energy-eff...2023-06-2759 minDornsife DialoguesExploring the Enigma of ConsciousnessSend us a textConsidering AI tools can now effectively mimic human communication, robots can ace the Turing test, and lobsters and crabs have been classified by some nations as sentient, the topic of consciousness has never been more timely or interesting.Join this fascinating discussion on the latest developments and research regarding consciousness, including philosophical and scientific approaches to consciousness, the relationship between consciousness and the brain, and the potential implications of recent discoveries on our understanding of the human mind.Speakers: Antonio Damasio, David Dornsife professor of...2023-03-2958 min
There’s Too Much To ThinkEpisode 26: The Interesting History behind St. Patrick’s DayJoin me as I try my best to describe the interesting history behind St Patty’s Day! Was he a real person? Did he really drive out snakes from Ireland? Why do we drink on a holiday for a saint? This episode was EDITED BY: Mellowtonin on YouTube. SOURCES: BBC Archives: “Religions: Saint Patrick” August 8, 2009. https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/patrick_1.shtml Accessed March 14, 2023.
Bitel, Lisa. “10 Things to know about the real St. Patrick.” Dornsife: College of Letters Arts and Sciences, March 15, 2018. University of Southern California. https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/2768/10-things-to-know-about-the-real-st-patrick/ Accessed March 15, 2023.
Britannica, The Editor...2023-03-2023 minDornsife DialoguesStand-Up Comedy: Its Historic Influence on SocietySend us a textFor nearly 200 years, stand-up comedians haven’t just been reflecting society, they’ve been influencing it through pointed social commentary. Join us for a discussion about the evolution of the art form, some of the most influential comedians, the growing challenge of censorship, and much more.Featuring:Lanita Jacobs, associate professor of American studies and ethnicity and anthropology at USC Dornsife. Author of To Be Real: Truth and Racial Authenticity in African American Stand-Up ComedyWayne Federman, adjunct professor at USC Scho...2023-03-011h 00Dornsife DialoguesEating Right for a Better, Longer LifeSend us a textFor many, the start of a new year signals a renewed interest in healthier eating. But what does that mean today? The research regarding what — and when — we should eat has evolved quite a bit. Learn from our experts about how people of all ages can improve their health through better eating. Including tips on what foods to eat — and when — for a longer life.Featuring: Valter Longo, professor of gerontology and biological sciences, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. He is the bestselling author of The L...2023-01-2659 minDornsife DialoguesAre There Still Good Germs?Send us a textThe COVID-19 pandemic made us all much more concerned about eradicating germs. Hand sanitizer is now a household staple and HEPA air filters have become the norm in offices and other indoor spaces. But many microscopic organisms we call “germs,” particularly bacteria, are actually beneficial.Join Susan L. Forsburg, Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at USC Dornsife and other experts to learn how bacteria can help us, from treating wastewater to cleaning the ocean floor to improving our immune system.Featuring:Jan Amen...2022-12-0859 min
From Where We AreFrom Mauna Loa explosion to the Dornsife Prison Education ProjectOn today's show, the Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii, the Respect for Marriage Act passes in the senate, Bob Iger is back at the helm of Disney and a look at the Dornsife Prison Education Project. All of that and more on today's From Where We Are.2022-11-3018 minDornsife DialoguesNuclear Energy: Should it Power Our Cities?Send us a textNuclear energy is hot again. After decades of activism to close nuclear reactors and shift to other forms of energy, a growing number of political leaders and environmentalists support a renewed investment in nuclear power. Concerns around energy security and the growing need for decarbonization are also giving many nuclear plants life extensions.Why have opinions shifted, are there new solutions to managing nuclear waste, and what sort of technologies have emerged since its peak in the 1970s? Can nuclear energy be part of the clean energy strategy?...2022-11-1559 minDornsife DialoguesWitches: Beyond Myth and MagicSend us a textAt times revered and at other times persecuted, witches and the phenomenon of witchcraft span global cultures and centuries of history, remaining popular even today. But what exactly is a witch and what do they practice? Were those famously persecuted for witchcraft throughout Europe and colonial America really witches? And, what’s up with those pointy hats? USC Dornsife scholars traced the history of witches, and the changing ways art and literature has depicted them for this special Halloween Dornsife Dialogues event.Participants:Deborah Har...2022-10-3158 min
Ratio TalksPritpal S Tamber kicks off a new series on community powerIn this episode, Pritpal sets the scene on what is community power and why it is so important. He mentions the following:
Control and Health: An Epidemiological perspective: A 1990 book chapter by S. Leonard Syme
How could differences in ‘control over destiny’ lead to socio-economic inequalities in health? A synthesis of theories and pathways in the living environment: A 2016 research article by Margaret Whitehead and colleagues
Social determinants of health: WHO’s definition that mentions the “forces and systems” that shape daily life
Health Equity Guide: A project of Human Impact Partners (Oakland, CA, USA) showcasing strategic practices to confront...2022-10-1739 min
Community PowerPritpal S Tamber kicks off a new series on community powerIn this episode, Pritpal sets the scene on what is community power and why it is so important. He mentions the following:
Control and Health: An Epidemiological perspective: A 1990 book chapter by S. Leonard Syme
How could differences in ‘control over destiny’ lead to socio-economic inequalities in health? A synthesis of theories and pathways in the living environment: A 2016 research article by Margaret Whitehead and colleagues
Social determinants of health: WHO’s definition that mentions the “forces and systems” that shape daily life
Health Equity Guide: A project of Human Impact Partners (Oakland, CA, USA) showcasing strategic practices to confront...2022-10-1739 minDornsife DialoguesLos Angeles' Troubled History with WaterSend us a textTo become the major metropolis it is today, Los Angeles periodically engaged in less than reputable means to secure the water it desperately needed -- particularly for a city built on a semi-arid coastal plain, surrounded by desert on three sides and an ocean on the fourth.From the freshwater battle to obtain drinking water and irrigation to the saltwater battle regarding the Port of Los Angeles and control over its lucrative trade potential, the city’s history is fraught with “water wars.”What lessons can we learn from a time...2022-09-1558 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show158. Grant Writing Tips + Preventing Polarization Around Controversial Issues + Nonprofit Advocacy BasicsThis week, we continue our mini-series of Grant Writing Unicorn Tips brought to you by Learn Grant Writing. Then we talk with Kamy Akhavan from the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future about how your nonprofit can meaningfully address controversial issues without creating harmful polarization. Finally, we take a Rewind back to a conversation about how your nonprofit can engage in advocacy. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Learn Grant Writing at learngrantwriting.org/jenni — Join the OVER HEAD Book Club at nonprofitjenni.com...2022-08-1552 minDornsife DialoguesDinosaurs: From Fiction to FactSend us a textThough it’s been 66 million years since dinosaurs have walked the Earth, they’ve never been more popular. What do film and TV shows get right about dinosaurs and what’s often wrong about the way they’re depicted? Could there ever actually be a Jurassic Park? Was it really a meteor that caused the extinction of dinosaurs? What did dinosaurs actually sound like?Enjoy this fascinating live discussion with answers to viewer questions, moderated by National Geographic Science Writer Michael Greshko, with two paleontologists:Jingmai O’Connor...2022-06-2158 minDornsife DialoguesHow Working Remotely May Improve Lives and CitiesSend us a textIf the trend of remote work persists, how is it likely to affect workers’ quality of life, the profitability of firms, and the economic geography of cities and suburbs?Urban economist Matthew Kahn argues that remote work presents especially valuable opportunities for flexibility and equity in the lives of women, minorities, and young people, and even for those whose jobs do not allow them to work from home. Pew Researcher Kim Parker shares the latest data on how Americans feel about working from home and about their employers.Pa...2022-05-2659 minDornsife DialoguesHow to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided TimesSend us a textIf you’re ready to overcome the confusion, heartbreak and madness of our dangerously divided times, whether you're left, right, center, or not a fan of labels, this video is for you. You'll learn tools and fresh, surprising insights to help you better understand and connect with those whose opinions are vastly different from your own. It’s easier than you think.Featuring:Mónica Guzmán, Digital Director of Braver Angels and author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious ...2022-03-2959 minThe Psychology PodcastAntonio Damasio || Inside ConsciousnessToday we welcome Dr. Antonio Damasio. He is an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose extensive research has shaped the understanding of neural systems and consciousness. With over a hundred journal articles and book chapters, he has earned many prestigious awards throughout his career. Currently, he serves as University Professor, the David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy, and director of the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California. His books Descartes’ Error, Looking for Spinoza, Self Comes to Mind, The Strange Order of Things, and Feeling & Knowing, have been published in translation and are taught in un...2022-03-1758 minDornsife DialoguesExploring the Big Bang, Black Holes and the Extremes of the UniverseSend us a textThe birth of the universe and two of the most spectacular gravitational extremes, the Big Bang and black holes, are the focus of this fascinating discussion between two of USC Dornsife's leading scholars. They also answered viewer questions including: Is it possible to travel through time via black holes? Is there a multiverse? What is dark matter? What is string theory? What are your expectations regarding the new Webb telescope and how it will advance our understanding of the universe?Participants:Amber D. Miller2022-02-251h 05
Clinical MindsThe importance of community building, patient trust, and improving access to cancer clinical trials with Dana DornsifeCurrently our black and brown communities are really grossly underrepresented in cancer clinical trials, and we need to fix that. Historical barriers around egregious medical behaviors that have taken place in the past, cultural barriers, language barriers, and finally socioeconomic barriers impact the outcome of someone’s cancer journey,” says Dana Dornsife, founder and CEO at Lazarex Cancer Foundation, a nationwide non-profit org she founded in 2006.2021-12-0124 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkOur Co-Host is Graduating!In our final episode of Fall 2021, we put our DTT podcast co-host Anusha in the spotlight to reflect back on her USC career, look ahead to what's next, and to say farewell to our audience and USC Dornsife. 2021-11-1813 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkThe Best of...Ever wanted to know the best food spot on campus? The best hidden gems at USC? The best game-day traditions? Join a group of USC Dornsife students as they reveal the best of these topics and more. 2021-11-1122 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkSpring Admit: Transitioning to College Series #3In the final part of our Transitioning to College series, we talk with one of our Dornsife Spring Admits about their transition to college. Learn about what their move to USC was like, how they found community, and great advice for our new students!2021-11-0413 min
The Week in Philly from KYW NewsradioHow Drexel will spend $14.4 million examining disparities in public healthHow do you tackle disparities in public health? Drexel University is going to try to find out with a new grant from the National Institutes of Health. The Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health and College of Nursing and Health Professions recently received an NIH grant for $14.4 million dollars over five years. The money is for the hiring of diverse early career researchers who will focus their research on health disparities. We wanted to learn more about the importance of this grant - and why studying health disparities is important in the first place - so we caught u...2021-11-0226 min
COVIDCallsEP #353 - 10.06.2021 - Risk Communication and COVID-19, w/ Guest Host Esther ChernakWelcome to the 353rd episode of the COVID Calls, a daily discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic with a diverse collection of disaster experts. My name is Esther Chernak, and I am your guest host on this session of COVID Calls. I teach at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, where I oversee the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication. I am an infectious disease physician who has worked in both academia and in public health departments, and I am delighted to be hosting today’s session, which will focus on crisis and risk communication during this CO...2021-10-071h 06
Do Your Good#45 How a Fabulous Donor Made a World of Difference for Cancer Survivors with Dana Dornsife, CEO, Lazarex Cancer FoundationThis week I have the pleasure of interviewing Dana Dornsife, CEO of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation. After certain events in her life caused her to shift her worldview, she went on a divinely inspired mission to give back to others by providing families suffering from cancer the support and resources they need. She offers us her insight on how fundraisers and donors can tackle challenges and turn them into opportunities to do better, learn, and grow. Episode Highlights: • The event in Dana’s life that catalyzed the creat...2021-10-0436 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkApplying to USC DornsifeWe’re back for Season 2! Kicking off the same way we started in Season 1, we’re joined by two current USC Dornsife students about what it’s like to apply to USC Dornsife as a prospective student. Application tips, tricks, and advice by those that know best!2021-09-2918 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkApplying InternationallyOur hosts talk with some of our International Dornsife Ambassadors about their experience applying to USC Dornsife and how they adjusted to life in the United States.2021-09-2924 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkTransfer: Transitioning to College Series #2In the second of our three-part series, join us as we talk to two USC Dornsife transfer students about their transition to college. Learn about what the move to USC was like, how they found community, and even great places to check out in Los Angeles!2021-08-0214 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesOlympic training during a pandemic – and how the games have changed since 776 B.C.USC has produced more Olympians, overall medalists, and gold medalists than any other U.S. university. But what has it been like to train during the pandemic for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? What are some of the surprising ways in which the games of ancient Greece were different from the modern Olympics? What are a few of the nearly 3,000-year-old traditions that haven’t changed? Listen in on this lively discussion with political science major and Olympian Tina Graudina of USC’s beach volleyball team — the 2021 NCAA champions — and two USC Dornsife scholars of ancient Greece: Vincent Farenga, professor o...2021-08-011h 00
Dornsife Trojan TalkFreshman: Transitioning to College Series #1In the first of our three-part series, join us as we talk to two USC Dornsife students about their transition to college as freshman. Learn about what the move from high school to college was like, how they found community, and even great places to check out in Los Angeles!2021-07-2721 min
Momentum: A Race Forward PodcastEpisode 09: “Understanding the Power of Inequality” with Dr. Manuel Pastor, Director of the USC Equity Research InstituteProducer’s Note* The following episode was recorded the week of April 14, and just earlier this week, we received the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial. Race Forward has released a statement on our website titled “Derek Chauvin Found Guilty; But Our Work Is Not Done: Race Forward Calls For Urgency In Reimagining Public Safety That Values Black and Brown Lives”. The intro of this episode speaks to trauma informed healing which is relevant today, just as it was last week, and as the practice will continue to be. On this episode of Momentum, Chevon and Den...2021-04-2738 min
Dornsife DialoguesIn Conversation with Viet Thanh NguyenUSC Dornsife’s Viet Thanh Nguyen live in conversation with celebrated author and USC Dornsife alumnus Chris Abani. Nguyen just published The Committed, a sequel to his debut novel, The Sympathizer, which was a New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner.2021-04-151h 01
Dornsife Trojan TalkTransfer Student JourneyOn this episode, our host talks with Noel, the co-director of the Dornsife Transfer Ambassador Program (DTAP) along with three current Dornsife transfer students about their journey to USC. Hear about the application process along with what students did to get acclimated to their new campus environment. This episode is for both prospective and admitted transfer students.2021-04-0639 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkApril Virtual Programs OverviewWelcome to USC! Admitted students can listen to this episode to learn more about the virtual events being offered by the USC Dornsife Office of Admission and Student Success this April.2021-03-3113 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkWhy Did I Choose USC?You’ve been admitted to USC… congratulations! Now you're probably wondering, how do I choose where to go for college? This podcast episode features three current students sharing their college decision journey, and what steps they took to find their fit at USC Dornsife.2021-03-3029 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkFreshman Science HonorsThe Freshman Science Honors Program (F.S.H.) is an alternate learning program that includes special events, small labs, academic support, and a lively student community. F.S.H. staff and students join our hosts to talk about the basics of the program and what value it can bring to new students.2021-02-2821 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkThematic Option Student PanelOn this episode, Mark talks with three freshman Thematic Option students (Allison, Alisha, Matt) about their experience so far in the T.O. program. Topics include ways to discover the program, favorite classes, adapting to a virtual environment, and much more!2021-02-2221 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkThematic OptionThematic Option (T.O.), an alternate general education program based in interdisciplinary learning, is one of the most intriguing experiences offered at USC Dornsife. Join our hosts, along with Executive Director Dr. Rich Edinger and Dornsife student Samantha, in a discussion about T.O., the community built in the program, and information about the application and informational sessions.2021-02-2227 min
Dornsife DialoguesThe History and Science of Vaccines and How to Evaluate Ones for COVID-19More than 60 vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are in various stages of development, including 11 that are in the final stage of testing in humans, a few of which already show exceptional promise. While not all vaccines will necessarily succeed, we may well end up with several to choose from. Please join a multidisciplinary panel of USC experts who will help you navigate your way through not only COVID-19 vaccines but vaccines in general, including their long and often misunderstood history. Moderator Susan Forsburg, Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences at USC Dornsife, will be joined by USC Dornsife faculty members Aro...2020-12-171h 04
Succeed in MedicineDemocratizing Clinical Trials with Dana Dornsife of Lazarex Cancer FoundationDana Dornsife is a patient-advocate and the founder and CEO of Lazarex Cancer Foundation, a nationwide non-profit organization that seeks to improve the outcome of cancer care - giving hope, dignity, and life to advanced stage cancer patients and the medically underserved by matching patients to clinical trials and providing travel reimbursements to patients for the costs associated with FDA clinical trial participation. Dana founded Lazarex in 2006 after her brother-in-law was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and she learned first hand of the many barriers patients encounter when trying to access potentially life saving treatment through clinical trials...2020-11-1842 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkApplicant Frequently Asked QuestionsOn our final episode of 2020, hosts Mark and Anusha go through the most frequently asked questions received at our Fall virtual events. If you have a question as a prospective student, you’re likely to hear an answer here!2020-11-0435 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkExperience Dornsife Outside the ClassroomClasses and majors are great but what do our students do outside of the classroom? If you have an interest in research, study abroad, service learning, or internships, this is the episode for you! Join us along with our guests Colleen, Sofia, and Tommy as we discuss the variety of experiential opportunities available at the Dornsife College.2020-10-2642 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkPre-HealthLooking for advice on how to prepare your application to be a Pre-Health student at USC? Are you considering a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy or other health professions? Join us along with our guests, G and Jo, as we discuss classes, opportunities, and the preparation they took to thrive as Pre-Health students at USC Dornsife.2020-10-1943 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkMajor to CareerThe big question on everyone’s mind when they choose a major to apply to is about the careers they can pursue after graduating. We talk with co-host Anusha about her USC Dornsife major and how she is connecting Dornsife experiences and resources to her future career. We are also joined by Octavio Avila, Director of the Dornsife Career Pathways office, who talks to us about the approach prospective students can take to the career development process.2020-10-1248 min
Dornsife Trojan TalkTackling the ApplicationWe know that the college application process can be a stressful time, so we're here to help! Our guests are Zion and Sahil, two current USC Dornsife students who recently went through the application process themselves. Join us as we talk about USC Dornsife updates, new additions to the Common Application, and strategies on how to best navigate the process. 2020-09-3041 minCOVIDCallsEP #107 - Public Health Update+COVID-19 in Italy UpdateToday, a public health update with Esther Chernak, and a discussion of COVID-19 in Italy with Giuseppe Forino.
Dr. Esther Chernak. Esther is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel.
Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years.
Dr Giuseppe Forino is Senior Research Associate at...2020-08-201h 24
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesThe Unexpected SpyAs an undergraduate majoring in history at USC Dornsife, Tracy Walder had planned to become a teacher. Until the CIA recruited her. Not long after graduating, the former sorority sister known for dressing in pink was wearing camouflage fatigues, toting an assault rifle and hunting down Al-Qaeda as a counterterrorism field agent in the aftermath of 9/11. Returning to the U.S., she made the almost-unheard-of-transition to the FBI, where she continued to take down bad guys out of the L.A. field office. Walder sat down with USC Dornsife historian Peter Mancall, divisional dean for the humanities, to discuss her...2020-08-1435 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesCountdown to Mars 2020 Perseverance LaunchListen in on the conversation with experts from USC Dornsife, USC Viterbi and the California Science Center about the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launch. Kenneth Phillips is Curator for Aerospace Science at the California Science Center and an adjunct professor of the practice of physics and astronomy at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He’s an expert in aeronautics, space exploration and science education. Anita Sengupta is an associate professor of astronautics at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and a former engineer at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She’s an expe...2020-07-291h 00Dornsife DialoguesThe Truth of Being Black in AmericaSend us a textWhat are some of the ways in which the health and lives of many Americans are in jeopardy simply because they’re Black? And what are some of the things the public can do to help change that? Listen to this engaging discussion regarding the truth of being Black in America among scholars of psychology and law; an advocate for transgender equality; and a USC pastor who is also a program manager with the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture.Participants:April Thames, Pr...2020-06-261h 08
Lacey Fire District #3 PodcastEpisode 9 -LFD3 and Drexel University With Chris BarneyD Shift Lt. Chris Barney took some time to sit down and discuss his involvement with Drexel University and the current RAPID Mental Health Assessment that we are currently participating in.
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https://drexel.edu/dornsife/research/centers-programs-projects/FIRST/2020-06-1500 minCOVIDCalls#54 COVIDCalls 5.28.2020 - Public Health Update + Disaster Research w/ Tricia WachtendorfPeople make plans for disasters so that they can be prepared for what is to come. However, if plans worked every time, then you might as well say that unicorns are real. What is disaster improvisation, and where are we seeing that right now during the pandemic? Let’s sit down with Tricia Wachtendorf, the co-director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, to hear about examples of disaster improvisations that have gone well and failed and some of the emerging issues with the pandemic. Also, listen as public health expert Esther Chernak provides and update on...2020-06-061h 13
COVIDCalls#14 COVIDCalls 4.2.2020 - Care, Grieving, Parents, & Children in the PandemicHow is ageism influencing debates over whether or not to “re-open” the nation amidst rising infections and economic fall out? What does caring for the elderly during the pandemic look like during the early pandemic? How is COVID-19 affecting how and what we communicate with those closest to us?
Bernadette McBride, a registered nurse practitioner specializing in geriatric family practice and owner of Legacy Management and Tranquility Life Care, Dr. Sara McBride a Mendenhall Fellow at the US Geological Survey, and Dr. Yvonne Michael, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the Drexel Dornsife School of Public Heal...2020-06-011h 07
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesDornsife Dialogues: “Pandemic Preparedness: What Went Wrong and What Have We Learned?”Why weren’t we better prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak and what can we learn from our current ordeal to be better prepared for the next pandemic? USC Dornsife’s Andrew Lakoff and Nils Gilman, Vice President of Programs at the Berggruen Institute, talks with journalist and author Mark Perry about how the U.S. did and didn’t prepare for COVID-19. Lakoff, Professor of Sociology and Divisional Dean of Social Sciences, is the author of Unprepared: Global Health in a Time of Emergency, in which he describes the challenges of properly anticipating and preparing for biological threats. Gilman previously w...2020-05-2629 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesDornsife Dialogues: Kids and Quarantine – Managing Family LifeHelping your kids cope with the stress of quarantine while protecting your own mental health is a growing challenge for many, particularly for families hit hardest by the pandemic. Experts with the USC Center for the Changing Family discuss the impact of the pandemic on kids and families as well as solutions and strategies that parents, clinicians, and communities can use to boost family mental health. The experts are clinical psychologists Amy West and Marian Williams, law professor Clare Pastore, professor of Social Work Dorian Traube, and psychology professor Darby Saxbe, director of the Center for the...2020-05-0142 min
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast SeriesDornsife Dialogues: The Pandemic ElectionTwo of the nation’s most experienced and respected political experts and the leaders of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the presidential election. Bob Shrum, the former senior strategist for Al Gore, John Kerry, and a host of Democratic senators and governors, and Mike Murphy, the former senior strategist for John McCain and Mitt Romney and a political analyst for NBC News, discuss the latest on changing voter attitudes toward the Trump administration, voting while sheltering in place and the dilemmas and opportunities of the Biden and Sanders campaigns. ...2020-04-2158 min
Shot of ScienceBetter Weapons to Fight Diet-Related Diseases: Shiriki KumanyikaAn epidemic of nutrition-related chronic diseases has been growing for decades in the U.S. and elsewhere, especially among disenfranchised populations, fueled by inexpensive high-caloric processed foods. The cost of this epidemic is high. It isn’t just about obesity and diabetes, because obesity is also linked to cancer. Shiriki Kumanyika, of the Council on Black Health and Drexel University, says it is crucial that health authorities find and implement better ways to fight it. Read the full transcript here: https://www.annualreviews.org/shot-of-science/multimedia/diet-related-diseases Find her profile here: https://drexel.edu/dornsife/aca...2020-04-0112 min
ParallaxKevin Williams: Strengthening community at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood PartnershipsMusic for this podcast is produced by Kilamanzego.2020-03-0500 min
The Daily Dog2020-01-06 Banshee and Nicole DornsifeBanshee and Artist Nicole DornsifeIn the Monday, January 6, 2020 episode of The Daily Dog Podcast, we meet Banshee, a German Shepherd mix who lives up to her name, according to her owner, artist Nicole Dornsife.More from Nicole Dornsife:Website: http://thornwolf.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/ThornwolfArtTwitter: http://twitter.com/ThornwolfArtYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfNB971JVL_e1yL11Bg2SOQAll The Social Thingys:Leave a Voicemail1 (321) 430-4763Subscribe to The Daily Dog on your favorite Podcast Apps:https...2020-01-0608 min
World Blind HeraldMaking Better Episode 13: Amber D. Miller Dean of USC DornsifeAmber D. Miller is the 22nd dean of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. She holds the Anna H. Bing Dean’s Chair and a faculty appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Click here to read her full biography and click here to read a transcript of this episode.
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