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Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingCan you be a "real" scientist and believe in God? Brian Keating & Michael Dennin DebateCan a "real" scientist believe in God? Physics professors Brian Keating and Michael Dennin engage in a fascinating discussion about the existence of God, exploring the intersection of science and faith. From cosmic origins to the nature of miracles, these two accomplished scientists examine different perspectives on religion, including insights from Judaism and Catholicism. They tackle challenging questions about the Big Bang theory, multiple universes, and whether scientific evidence can prove or disprove God's existence. The conversation features reactions to arguments from both William Lane Craig and Neil deGrasse Tyson, offering a balanced and nuanced exploration of one of...2025-01-2447 min
IEBN PodcastAI’s Emergent Properties at the Intersection of Faith and Science with Dr. Michael DenninThe main themes of this conversation between Naja Faysal and Professor Michael Dennin include:
1. Intersection of Faith and Science: Exploring how faith and science can coexist and complement each other, with references to Professor Dennin’s work on the subject.
2. Consciousness and Emergence: Discussion on the nature of consciousness, emergent properties in AI, and how they relate to complex systems in physics.
3. AI and Technology: The role of AI in advancing human cognition, the concept of machine consciousness, and the potential implications of AI’s growth and capabilities.
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Digital SquaredUC Irvine Student Success: A Year of Growth & LearningOn this episode, Tom talks with key stakeholders of Compass, UC Irvine’s data-driven student success program. Together they look back on the past year, discuss the challenges, wins and progress they’ve made in continuing to expand Compass across campus, and the future direction of UCI’s ambitious Student Success 3.0 vision. Tom is joined by UCI Professor Richard Arum, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management Patty Morales, Assistant Vice Chancellor & Chief of Staff for Student Affairs Edgar Dormitorio, Associate Vice Provost for Division of Career Pathways Suzanne Helbig, and Vice Provost for Teaching & Learning Michael Dennin.Wat...2024-06-1454 min
Brad Cooney PodcastMICHAEL DENNIN 2023Professor Michael Dennin talks about his new YouTube series "The Physics of X" as well UAPs, and the Paranormal. Support the show2023-09-151h 05
Office Hours with John GardnerEpisode 79 - Michael Dennin Balancing Teaching and ResearchProfessor Dennin has been Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCI since 1997, and was appointed the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning and Dean, Division of Undergraduate Education in May 2015. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Princeton University, and his PhD and Masters in Physics from UCSB. His research focuses on the dynamics of foams, Langmuir monolayers, modeling of ice mélange, and institutional issues in education. The studies in complex fluids are crucial for many applications including foam use in oil recovery as well as granular matter in the form of powders and pills in the...2023-08-2847 min
The SéanceExploring the Depths of Free Will and Consciousness: A Journey with Dr. Michael DenninSign up for the FREE Email Newsletter & More! Welcome to a thought-provoking edition of our podcast, where we embark on an extraordinary exploration of the intricate realms of free will and consciousness. Join us as we delve into the captivating mysteries of the human mind with our esteemed guest, Dr. Michael Dennin, a renowned physicist and expert from the History Channel's Ancient Aliens. In this captivating episode, we venture into the depths of human existence, seeking to unravel the complex interplay between free will and consciousness. Dr. Dennin, with his extensive expertise and unique perspective, will guide...2023-05-0238 min
Hidden History Happy Hour with Alex & BryanAncient Aliens - What Me Worry?
With Alex on assignment, Bryan and Ancient Aliens Physicist Michael Dennin discuss all manner of…well, you’ll just have to watch.
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Fascinating Gadgets, Gizmos, and Gear Based TechnologiesEp. 147 AI Isn’t So BadIt is official, Artificial Intelligence is here and it is slowly taking over. But is that a bad thing? Yes. But is it really? Also yes, BUT we do have a member of the Brain Trust who is much more optimistic. In this episode, Dr. Michael Dennin lays out his argument on how AI isn’t […]2023-02-1500 minDigital SquaredStudent Success, Deeper Insights Enabled by DataOn this episode, Tom interviews four UC Irvine leaders who have played major roles in the institution’s Student Success Initiative. Together they discuss the journey over several years to understand student success, the different aspects that impact it - from policies to what happens in the classroom - and how the role of technology and data are transforming the way we can personalize and improve the student experience. Podcast Guests:Michael Dennin, Vice Provost and Dean, Office of the Vice Provost for Teaching and LearningPatty Morales, Vice Provost for Enrollment ManagementDiane O’D...2023-01-2550 min
Crime & EntertainmentScience, Aliens & Doomsday: The Michael Dennin StoryToday on Crime & Entertainment, we have Michael Dennin, Professor of Physics & Astronomy. Professor Dennin earned his A. B. from Princeton University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. (1995) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He held a postdoctoral position at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow and a Research Corporation Cottrell Scholar.Professor Dennin’s main research interest is systems that exhibit emergent properties. These include the behavior of complex fluids, such as foam and sand, as well as the complex dynamics of biological systems. For a more de...2022-12-271h 02
The Vibes Broadcast NetworkRelatively Speaking And The Science Of Superheroes, Talking With Michael DenninSend us a textRelatively Speaking And The Science Of Superheroes, Talking With Michael Dennin#ancientaliens #michaeldennin #superhero #science #physics Professor Dennin earned his A. B. from Princeton University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. (1995) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He held a postdoctoral position at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow and a Research Corporation Cottrell Scholar.Professor Dennin’s main research interest is systems that exhibit emergent properties. These include the behavior of complex fluids, such as foam and sa...2022-10-241h 23Brad Cooney PodcastMICHAEL DENNIN 2022Support the show2022-08-2656 min
CityDAO Podcast | A Crypto City of the Future32: Decentralized Education & CityDAO University // David & ScottHere with us today are two of our fellow CItyDAO citizens David and Scott. In this episode, we talked about topics related to the traditional education system, Web3 education, the CityDAO Academic Conference, and the network state. The CityDAO Academic Conference will be held virtually (on Zoom) on Sept 3-4, 2022 from approximately 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. Some of the key speakers at the conference include David Staley - Professor of History at the Ohio State University, Scott Meyer - Founder Ed3.gg & VP of Learning at Proof of Learn, Vriti Saraf - Co-founder @Ed3DAO, Michael Dennin - Professor...2022-08-2456 min
BurntThe Tale of the Two MarksWhen a few years passes and producers still haven’t cooked up enough money to get their show on Broadway, a man named Mark Hotton enters the picture. With a yacht, his and hers Bentleys, and a waterfront mansion on Long Island, it seemed like Hotton was the answer to Rebecca’s money woes. But, you’d be wrong.Marc Thibodeau, the show’s publicist, tries to warn Ben Sprecher about his new money man. But Sprecher doesn’t want to hear it. So Thibodeau decides to take matters into his own hands.Episode 2 features interviews...2021-08-2446 min
Conversations With The Vice ProvostEpisode 20: Understanding University Libraries and How They Connect Everything with Kevin Ruminson and Carlin MotleyIn this conversation, Michael sits down with Carlin Motley and Kevin Ruminson, Library Communications and Event Officer and Associate University Librarian, about how the Library connects with the school system and how the world is more full of possibilities than we think.2021-06-2526 minConversations With The Vice ProvostEpisode 19: The Graduate Student Support System with Danny MannIn this conversation, Michael sits down with Danny Mann, Chief of Pedagogy at UC Irvine, to discuss his journey from attending graduate school and working as a TA to playing a critical role within UCI’s Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation (DTEI).2021-06-2530 minBrad Cooney PodcastPROFESSOR MICHAEL DENNIN - ANCIENT ALIENS/HOUSE IN BETWEENSupport the show2021-02-0955 min