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Billy Dees PodcastZafra Lerman - Human Rights and Peace - A Personal OdysseyZafra Lerman has spent her life proving that science—infused with compassion and creativity—can bridge even the deepest divides. From her childhood in Israel to advising U.S. leaders at the White House, and from classrooms to conflict zones, she has brought together scientists from opposing nations, pioneered teaching chemistry through the arts, and championed science education as a basic human right. In her memoir, Human Rights and Peace: A Personal Odyssey, she shares the setbacks, triumphs, and inspiring moments that shaped her belief in science as a tool for peacebuilding—and offers lessons in courage, hope, and col...2025-08-0942 min
Come Together with Ephraim Herschmann#119: Dr. Zafra Lerner / World Peace Through ScienceDr Zafra Lerman is a scientist, educator, and humanitarian recognized for her contributions to science education and science diplomacy.She received her PhD in chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, and from 1986 to 2010, she chaired the American Chemical Society's Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights. She has been successful in preventing executions, releasing prisoners of conscience from jail and bringing dissidents to freedomShe started the Malta Conference to promote peace through science advocacy in 2003. Attendees included six Nobel Laureates and scientists from 15 Middle Eastern...2025-08-081h 19
Stories from Real LifeEp. 141 - The Art of Science & The Science of PeaceToday’s guest is a world-renown scientist and an educator — and a fearless peacebuilder. Dr. Zafra Lerman has spent her life using science not just to understand the world, but to change it. From creating groundbreaking science education programs that use art to captivate students, to founding the Malta Conferences, where scientists from enemy nations come together in the name of peace, her work proves that science has no borders when it comes to hope.Her work has been recognized globally, including multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations, the U.S. Presidential Award for Mentoring Minorities in Science pres...2025-08-0845 min
Coffee with Bearded Bad DadEp#150: She Risked Her Life for Science, Peace & Human Rights | Dr. Zafra LermanIn this episode of Coffee with Bearded Bad Dad, I sit down with Dr. Zafra Lerman—chemist, educator, peacebuilder, and founder of the Malta Conferences Foundation. From secret midnight meetings in Soviet alleys to science diplomacy in the Middle East, Dr. Lerman shares her unbelievable life story.We talk about:• Science as a tool for peace and diplomacy• Smuggling knowledge past the KGB in Soviet Russia• Organizing historic conferences with Nobel Laureates• Bringing together scientists from Israel, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, and beyond• The importance of equality in education and human rights...2025-07-291h 27
The Middle Ground MicCan Science Create Peace? The Revolutionary Vision of Zafra LermanSend us a text Support us on PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH8JPJGTEMQRSWhat if science could break down walls and build peace? Dr. Zafra Lerman shares her powerful journey in science education and diplomacy — from classrooms to conflict zones — revealing how creativity, compassion, and critical thinking can reshape our world. Join our Patreon for just $1 at https://www.patreon.com/c/TheMiddleGroundMicGet exclusive content!The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contest...2025-07-2357 minThe Middle Ground MicCan Science Create Peace? The Revolutionary Vision of Zafra LermanSend us a text Support us on PayPal:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=QH8JPJGTEMQRSWhat if science could break down walls and build peace? Dr. Zafra Lerman shares her powerful journey in science education and diplomacy — from classrooms to conflict zones — revealing how creativity, compassion, and critical thinking can reshape our world. Join our Patreon for just $1 at https://www.patreon.com/c/TheMiddleGroundMicGet exclusive content!The Education News Comedy Quiz -- Some of the AbovePlay along with guest contest...2025-07-2357 min
The Joe Rooz ShowScience, Peace, and Human Rights: A Conversation with Dr. Zafra Lerman (Ep. 125)**SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT**In this lively episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe teases an exciting conversation with Dr. Zafra Lerman, a chemist and human rights advocate known for her work in peace-building through science. Dr. Lerman shares her remarkable journey, including her innovative approach to teaching science through art and her efforts in uniting scientists from conflicting nations to solve global issues.Dr. Lerman discusses her book "Human Rights and Peace, A Personal Odyssey," which chronicles her life's work and her belief in science education as a human right. The conversation delves into her experiences m...2025-07-191h 33The Joe Rooz ShowScience, Peace, and Nobel Nominees with guest: Dr. Zafra Lerman (Ep. 115)In this engaging episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe broadcasts live from Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, Texas, sharing the usual technical hiccups and humorous anecdotes that come with running a one-man operation. Joe reflects on the previous night's successful show with guests Pat Mingarelli and Marissa Lee, and teases an exciting conversation with Dr. Zafra Lerman, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee known for her work in science and peace-building. Dr. Lerman shares her fascinating journey, from teaching chemistry through art to her courageous efforts in uniting scientists from conflicting nations to solve global issues.Dr...2025-07-091h 32
Nature and Science PodcastHow A Love For Science Is Fostering World PeaceSend us a textOn this episode we speak with Dr. Zafra Lerman about how a love for science is fostering world peace.Zafra Lerman is an American chemist, educator, and humanitarian. She is the President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which aims to promote peace by bringing together scientists from otherwise hostile countries to discuss science and foster international scientific and technical collaboration. From 1986 to 2010, she chaired the American Chemical Society's Subcommittee on Scientific Freedom and Human Rights. She has been successful in preventing executions, releasing prisoners of conscience from jail and b...2025-04-1645 min
The Connected Leadership PodcastZafra Lerman 'We only have one nationality, it's science' A remarkable woman is Andy Lopata's guest in this week's podcast. Zafra Lerman is a Doctor of Chemistry, five times nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, recipient of the Presidential Award from President Clinton, honoured four times by the US Congress and winner of countless awards globally, particularly for her work on human rights. Her innovative approach to teaching science to under-privileged and homeless students developed when Zafra realised that she had to teach science in a way that was relevant to their life. She introduced art, music, dance and rap into lessons and assessments were informal demonstrations of...2023-03-271h 16
IN TRANSIT with Sundae Bean280: United (by Science) with Dr. Zafra LermanE = mc2. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Wellington, New Zealand, or in Nuuk, Greenland — energy will continue to equal mass times the speed of light squared. Similarly, the chemical composition of sodium is unchanged whether you’re in Paris, France, or in Poughkeepsie, USA.
That’s because science is international. It’s the ultimate equalizer because it has no borders, religion, culture, or language. So in our viciously polarized world, imagine what can happen if we use something that everyone can agree on to serve as a chain reaction for peace.
It’s an honor to...2022-05-1644 minSundae Schneider-Bean, LLC.280: United (by Science) with Dr. Zafra LermanE = mc2. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Wellington, New Zealand, or in Nuuk, Greenland — energy will continue to equal mass times the speed of light squared. Similarly, the chemical composition of sodium is unchanged whether you’re in Paris, France, or in Poughkeepsie, USA.
That’s because science is international. It’s the ultimate equalizer because it has no borders, religion, culture, or language. So in our viciously polarized world, imagine what can happen if we use something that everyone can agree on to serve as a chain reaction for peace.
It’s an honor to...2022-05-1644 min
IN TRANSIT with Sundae Bean280: United (by Science) with Dr. Zafra LermanE = mc2. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Wellington, New Zealand, or in Nuuk, Greenland — energy will continue to equal mass times the speed of light squared. Similarly, the chemical composition of sodium is unchanged whether you’re in Paris, France, or in Poughkeepsie, USA.
That’s because science is international. It’s the ultimate equalizer because it has no borders, religion, culture, or language. So in our viciously polarized world, imagine what can happen if we use something that everyone can agree on to serve as a chain reaction for peace.
It’s an honor to...2022-05-1644 min
NYUAD InstituteScience Diplomacy in the Middle East: Challenges and OpportunitiesWith all eyes on the Middle East, global leaders have recognized that science diplomacy is an extremely important mechanism for working toward stability in the region. This talk introduces the Malta Conferences Foundation’s “Frontiers of Science: Innovation, Research, and Education in the Middle East” series which brings together representatives from 15 Middle East countries, Morocco, and Pakistan to identify unique opportunities for cross-border collaboration on scientific and technological challenges of the region, like water scarcity and environmental degradation. Since 2003, nine conferences have been held with the tenth planned for December 2021.
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Zafra M. Lerman, Distinguished Professor of Science and Public Policy...2021-07-051h 29