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The UIUC TalkshowSpace Race: How a Laser Scientist Built a Midwest Rocket Factory—who wins by 2030—China or SpaceX?David Carroll, president & co-founder of CU Aerospace (UIUC B.S./M.S./Ph.D.), walked away from a top university post in 1998 to build a rocket company in the Illinois cornfields. A laser scientist by training, he didn’t stay in theory—he shipped: electric CubeSat engines, plasma systems, high-energy lasers, and even a genetic-algorithm tool that jumped from lab code to a cancer operating room.This conversation is a builder’s tour of how space actually gets made—and what’s at stake now. We trace the arc from lasers to flight hardware, from test...
2025-08-131h 38The UIUC Talkshow#53 - Geoffrey Challen: Insubordinate by DesignGeoffrey Challen is a Computer Science Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.With some professors, there's a before and after in your reality as a student—you see things differently. For me, that was Challen's CS 125 (now called CS 124).After I picked up my phone and called the head of physics, he said I couldn't take Physics 211 because my transcript didn't show calculus. Even though I knew it and had taught myself, he didn't let me take it and hung up on me. I found myself with an op...
2025-06-104h 46The UIUC Talkshow#52 - When Empathy Becomes a Weapon: How a Master Diplomat Saves Nations with Stu EizenstatStuart E. Eizenstat, a seasoned American diplomat and former ambassador to the European Union, offers an exploration of the craft of negotiation.Drawing on decades of experience and the insights of hundreds of interviews—including with titans like Henry Kissinger and James Baker—his latest book, The Art of Diplomacy, serves as a masterclass in both strategy and empathy.Eizenstat emphasizes the power of truly listening, finding common ground, and engaging with respect, all of which are vital in both high-stakes international negotiations and everyday interactions. This...
2025-03-2513 minThe UIUC Talkshow#51 - The Real Reagan: Max Boot on Life, Legend, and Leadership After 10 Years of ResearchMax Boot, a Washington Post columnist and author, discusses his decade-long journey researching and writing Reagan: His Life and Legend.Through extensive archival research and interviews with nearly 100 people who knew Reagan, including Colin Powell and George Schultz, Boot reveals a more pragmatic president than commonly portrayed. The conversation explores Reagan's ability to compromise on issues like immigration and nuclear arms, his development as a communicator across different media, and Boot's personal experience undertaking a 10-year writing project. As a Soviet-born writer who later...
2025-03-0421 minThe UIUC Talkshow#50 - The Lost Voice of 60 Million: How Marie Arana Is Writing a New Chapter for Latinos in AmericaMarie Arana is an author, former Washington Post reporter, and former Literary Director of the Library of Congress. Through her books and work, she has dedicated herself to creating a unified narrative for the Hispanic community, with notable works such as Bolívar: American Liberator, American Chica, and LatinoLand.EPISODE LINKS:Bolivar: American Liberator:https://amzn.to/4aPAvKULatinoLand:https://amzn.to/4jMQDAVAmerican Chica: Two Worlds, One Childhood:https://amzn.to/413DHPM
2025-02-0829 minThe UIUC Talkshow#49 - Why College Won’t Change Your Life—Only You Can: Margaret Fleck & David Forsyth on AI, Love, and Artful RebellionMargaret Fleck and David Forsyth are computer science professors at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).
In this episode, we have the ultimate computer science power couple: Margaret Fleck and David Forsyth. Together, they bring a rare mix of academic brilliance, humor, and a knack for keeping students hooked—plus, they’re married, which only adds to the chemistry.
Margaret Fleck is all about practical teaching. With a background from MIT and Yale, she could easily go the high-theory route, but instead, she’s focused on making learning accessible. Her courses are known for their...
2024-11-151h 58The UIUC Talkshow#48 - The Untold Story of The Mind Behind KAMS, Hubbard Inn, Red Lion, Joy District & Chicago's Top VenuesCarmen Rossi is a successful serial entrepreneur who has launched over 70 businesses across various industries—hospitality, restaurants, real estate, cannabis, clothing, law, travel, and more. He also owns and operates some of the biggest nightclubs and restaurants in Chicago, along with iconic campus spots like KAMS and Red Lion.
His secret? The ability to truly listen. Carmen has an unmatched talent for tuning into what people want and turning those desires into unforgettable experiences. That’s his superpower, and it’s fueled his extraordinary success.
Carmen’s entrepreneurial journey began early—in college, where he started a dormitory loft-building company, a painting...
2024-10-242h 59The UIUC Talkshow# 47 - Inside the Mind of Illinois Coach Bret BielemaBret Bielema is the Head Football Coach at the University of Illinois.
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - How To Be The Best You
3:01 - Losing his Mother
4:34 - Hard Conversations
6:51 - Relationships
8:24 - What Drives Bret Bielema?
9:30 - Luck
10:57 - How to plan
13:07 - Why Coaching?
14:23 - Consistency
18:08 - Bret Bielema's Daughters.
19:39 - Failures
21:50 - How to work hard (and smart)
23:28 - Advice for young people
🚥Overrated or Underrated 🚥
25:08 - 🐶 Gi...
2024-10-1428 minThe UIUC Talkshow#46 - This Professor Made Nuclear Physics Viral on YouTube: David Ruzic on Explosives, Love, and CrocsDavid Ruzic is a Nuclear Engineering Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is widely recognized as The Illinois Energy Prof.
EPISODE LINKS:
David Ruzic's YouTube Channel: @illinoisenergyprof6878
David Ruzic's UIUC Website: https://ece.illinois.edu/about/directory/affiliates/druzic
David Ruzic's Research Lab: https://cpmi.illinois.edu/about-cpmi/
David Ruzic's Research Topics: https://ipi.illinois.edu/research/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
2024-10-081h 12The UIUC Talkshow#45 - Carla Scaletti & Kurt Hegel: Sonifying the Human Condition, WALL•E, and KymaCarla Scaletti and Kurt Hebel are the founders of Symbolic Sound, creators of the Kyma Sound Design Environment.
You may not have heard of the company or its founders, but you have definitely heard its products in films like WALL•E, The Dark Knight, Finding Nemo, games like World of Warcraft, Quake II, Mirror's Edge, and the music of A.R. Rahman.
In this episode, Carla and Kurt take us behind the scenes, revealing their philosophy of being “toolmakers” for artists, musicians, and sound designers. They open up about their mission to create tools that enable...
2024-09-241h 48The UIUC Talkshow#44 - Pulitzer Prize, Fighting Discrimination, Washington Post, & HumilityLeon Dash is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a former reporter for the Washington Post, and a Pulitzer Prize winner.
Dash introduces himself as a "barefoot boy from Harlem," a humbling reminder of his roots that keeps him grounded.
Imagine a young Leon Dash, shivering in the cold Washington winter, desperately seeking an indoor job. With nothing but hope and determination, he walks into Robert Kennedy's senatorial office, heart pounding, palms sweating. No luck there, but a sympathetic staffer points him towards the Washington Post. In a moment of serendipity, Dash...
2024-08-262h 44The UIUC Talkshow#43.5 - After Hours w/ Jolim ChiuThis is the 'After Hours' (Extended Version) of our conversation with Jolim, where we talk about the different ways to interpret failure, dealing with the pressure of academics, viewing time as an investment, being grateful, and finally compete in a fierce arm wrestling contest 💪🏼
Listen to the Full Episode on 'The UIUC Talkshow': here
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Jolim Chiu is an aspiring physicist and philosopher from the University of Illinois. He is one of our close friend and one of the deepest thinkers that we have met on campus. In this episode, we tackle the question, "What is the meaning of lif...
2024-07-201h 24The UIUC Talkshow#43 - Jolim Chiu: Christianity, After-Life, and Video GamesJolim Chiu is an aspiring physicist and philosopher from the University of Illinois. He is one of our close friend and one of the deepest thinkers that we have met on campus. In this episode, we tackle the question, "What is the meaning of life?"
Jolim has spent the better part of the last few years trying to get to the bottom of this question. He has created numerous models that has helped him make sense of subjects like faith, the after-life, and our goal as humans, some of which we uncover in this conversation.
Jolim talks about how...
2024-07-201h 17The UIUC Talkshow#42 - Charles Gammie: Capturing Black Hole Image, Astrophysics, and InterstellarCharles Gammie is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Born with an insatiable curiosity and a love for mathematics, Dr. Gammie's journey to the forefront of astrophysics was anything but ordinary.
Despite initially having ambitions of becoming a lawyer, a serendipitous encounter with a wise advisor steered him toward statistics and physics. Little did he know, this fateful decision would set him on a path toward the cosmos, propelling him into the world of astrophysics and a PhD he never envisioned.
Today, Dr. Gammie stands as a theoretical and computational...
2024-05-012h 20The UIUC Talkshow#41 - Inside Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic DomeJoin Aaryaman and Juan David on a journey to Carbondale, Illinois, where they step inside Buckminster Fuller's iconic geodesic dome.
In this special episode of The UIUC Talkshow, we have a conversation with Cornelius Crane, former president of RBF Dome, and the late Jon Davey, within the Fuller Dome itself.
Buckminster Fuller was far more than just an architect and inventor - he was a boundless thinker driven by a profound philosophical quest.
After a period of intense self-reflection and an almost "out-of-body" experience, Fuller dedicated himself to uplifting humanity by "doing more with less." His...
2024-03-111h 21The UIUC Talkshow#40 - Firdos Cambatta: Entrepreneurship, Investments, and NatureIn this special episode of The UIUC Talkshow, Aaryaman gets a chance to sit down and have a conversation with a prominent businessman, philanthropist, and environmentalist, Mr. Firdos Cambatta, from India.
From leading a pioneering role in the textile industry for the last five decades, Mr. Cambatta's journey is one of profound impact. Since retiring from his company, he has redirected his efforts to reforesting the city he grew up in, planting 50,000 trees every year since 2017.
In this episode, we dive into his lessons in practical engineering, his beginnings working on a shop floor...
2023-12-2932 minThe UIUC Talkshow#39 - Chancellor Robert Jones: $2.7 Billion, Education, and Grammy AwardsRobert J. Jones is the Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - What Drives Chancellor Jones?
2:28 - Becoming The Chancellor
5:04 - Mentors
8:30 - Student Hardships
13:11 - How UIUC Raised $2.7 Billion
19:29 - Is College Worth it?
26:45 - Should Colleges be Accountable for Student Debt?
29:10 - Is College about Getting a Job?
35:13 - Interdisciplinarity
40:41 - Milk on Cereal or Cereal on Milk? 🥛🥣
42:10 - Memories
45:16 - Dreams
46:4...
2023-11-1655 minThe UIUC Talkshow#38 - Karrie Karahalios: Social Media, MIT, Algorithmic Control & Suing GovernmentKarrie Karahalios is a Computer Science Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she conducts research on the impact of computer science on society, including areas like algorithmic auditing, community-centered computing, social media, and human-computer interaction.
In a world often driven by haste and the urge to build for the sake of building, Dr. Karahalios stands out in her field, much like an oasis in a desert. She offers a refreshing perspective, advocating for more thoughtful approaches to technology and social tools.
Her philosophy entails not rushing...
2023-10-162h 51The UIUC Talkshow#37 - Tim Killeen: U of I President, Salary, Education's Future, & Human PotentialTimothy L. Killeen is the 20th president of the University of Illinois System, which includes universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield.
EPISODE LINKS:
https://ece.illinois.edu/about/directory/faculty/tkilleen
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Daily Schedule
2:28 - Physics
4:43 - From Soccer Player to President
6:37 - Surprises
10:50 - Affordability & College Debt
21:21 - Salary
31:06 - Assume Good Faith
37:30 - The Potential of the U of I
40:05 - Context
47:01 - Vision for the...
2023-09-081h 03The UIUC Talkshow#36 - Mark Wolters: How Not to Travel, Uno Cards, and Getting Married in RwandaMark Wolters is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the creator of Wolters World, a popular travel YouTube channel with almost one million subscribers.
EPISODE LINKS:
Wolters World: @woltersworld
Wolters World's Website: https://woltersworld.com/
Mark Wolters' Education YouTube: @ProfessorWolters
Mark Wolters' UIUC Website: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/profile/mark-wolters
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:58 - Everyone is the same
4:34 - Uno Cards
7:44 - Making friends
13:03 - Tips to connect with anyone
16:32 - Cultural...
2023-08-101h 31The UIUC Talkshow#35 - Jenny Johnson: Mapping Fate, Cartographic Passions, and Stealing HeartsJenny Johnson is a Map Librarian at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The story of this episode begins with Juan David stumbling upon the hidden treasure of the Main Library 4th Floor: The Map Library. From the moment our cohost met Jenny, he knew he had found someone truly remarkable.
Jenny's love for maps transcends mere occupation; she is a maestro of storytelling, wielding maps as her harmonious instrument. With millions of maps at her fingertips, she effortlessly guides us through a myriad of topics, turning each map...
2023-07-153h 43The UIUC Talkshow#34 - Axel Hoffmann: Magnetism, Flying, and Neuromorphic ComputingAxel Hoffmann is a Professor of Material Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In this conversation, Dr. Hoffmann shares his upbringing in South Germany and his fascination with flying, providing a glimpse into his formative years. He reflects on his undergraduate life and his journey to the United States, emphasizing the role of luck in shaping his academic path.
Dr. Hoffmann's expertise in magnetism-related subjects becomes evident as he discusses antiferromagnets, memory devices, and the exciting advancements in the field. Along the way, he provides...
2023-05-181h 29The UIUC Talkshow#33 - Tony Leggett: Nobel Prize, Don't Study Quantum Mechanics, & Paradigm ShiftsTony Leggett is a Nobel Prize-winning physicist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
EPISODE LINKS:
Tony Leggett's UIUC Website: https://physics.illinois.edu/people/directory/profile/aleggett
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:44 - The Daily Life of a Nobel Laureate
3:58 - What Would Tony Leggett Study in College Today?
7:18 - Consciousness
8:45 - Value People
10:50 - Superfluidity
16:07 - How To Pick Problems
21:26 - Paradigm Shifts
23:45 - Quantum Mechanics
28:38 - Persuasion
29:10 - Computational Universe
2023-04-101h 51The UIUC Talkshow#32 - Martin Gruebele: Childlike Curiosity, Ultraracing, & the Art of Fully LivingMartin Gruebele is a professor of Chemistry, Physics, and Computational Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Outside of academia, he is known as the "Honey Badger," a force to be reckoned with in the world of endurance sports, having completed and often won Iron Mans, Ultratriathlon World Championships, the World’s Toughest Bicycle Race, and the World’s Toughest Foot Race.
In this adventure, we delve deep into Dr. Gruebele's life and discover the story behind his incredible success where he shares insights on how to find your strengths, learn from mistakes, and choose what to s...
2023-03-242h 02The UIUC Talkshow#31 - Gene Robinson: Sequencing Genomes, Bees, and EvolutionGene Robinson is the Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and Entomology professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research uses bees to understand the mechanisms governing social behavior.
In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of genomics and discuss the Earth BioGenome Project, which aims to sequence and catalog every genome on the planet. We also talk about the potential privacy implications of personal genome sequencing.
We explore how efficiently bee colonies are organized and the insights Dr. Robinson's research group has gained over the ye...
2023-03-051h 20The UIUC Talkshow#30 - Indranil Gupta: Immigrant Computer Scientists, Music, & the Value of CollegeIndranil Gupta is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he focuses on distributed systems.
In this episode of the UIUC Talkshow, Dr. Gupta shares his experience as the host of the Immigrant Computer Scientists podcast, an exploration of the personal stories of distinguished Computer Scientists from academia and industry, who immigrated from their home countries to the US. Dr. Gupta also discusses his passion for music and his admiration for his parents, as well as his insights on teaching and the future of education.
As an immigrant himself...
2023-02-211h 56The UIUC Talkshow#29 - Stephen Wolfram: College, Avoiding CS, and Building a Computational UniverseStephen Wolfram is sane in a way most people are crazy.
In this episode of the UIUC Talkshow, we delve into the mind of one of the most brilliant and accomplished thinkers of our time, Stephen Wolfram.
At the age of 15, he published his first scientific paper and received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Caltech by age 20. Wolfram is the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research, the company behind the revolutionary Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha (the revolutionary computational search engine), Wolfram Language, and the new Wolfram Physics project. He is also the author of...
2023-01-242h 14The UIUC Talkshow#28 - Adrienne Antonson: A Journey Through Science, Art, and the Education SystemAdrienne Antonson is a Neuroscience and Animal Sciences professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she uses translational animal models to study the connections between inflammation, neurodevelopment, behavioral abnormalities, and mental health disorders.
In this episode of the UIUC Talkshow, Dr. Antonson shares her experience of balancing her passions for art and science and the importance of breaking out of the traditional system to find one's own path. She also discusses the challenges and inefficiencies within the academic system, particularly for early career faculty and graduate students. We also discuss the flaws in the education...
2022-12-271h 45The UIUC Talkshow#27 - Stephen Boppart: Future of Medicine, Surviving Cancer, & InterdisciplinarityStephen Boppart is a professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Boppart is an engineer, medical doctor, researcher, and entrepreneur.
In this episode of The UIUC Talkshow, Dr. Stephen Boppart discusses his work in photonics and biophotonics, and the potential for quantum mechanics to play a role in biology.
Dr. Boppart also talks about his experience surviving cancer, and how it has influenced his work and perspective.
The episode covers a range of topics, including the interdisciplinary nature of science and engineering, the...
2022-12-1455 minThe UIUC Talkshow#26 - Botond Bognar: Japanese Architecture, Meaning Behind Buildings, and ModernismBotond Bognar is a professor of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching graduate design, lecture, and seminar courses for over 40 years.
Born and educated in Budapest, Hungary, Dr. Bognar is an internationally renowned scholar of the history and theories of Japanese architecture. He is the author of over 20 books and monographs on the subject and has been a visiting professor at universities in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
In his interview on the UIUC Talkshow, Dr. Bognar discusses the relationship between architecture and globalism, and the impact...
2022-12-101h 31The UIUC Talkshow#25 - Arend van der Zande: Nanotechnology, Everything is a Wave, and Moore's LawArend van der Zande is a Mechanical Engineering professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he focuses on nanomaterials research.
Dr. van der Zande is known for his work on nanomaterials research, and in this conversation, he will share his insights on the field and his unique approach to research.
As a professor and human being, Arend is driven by curiosity and a desire to constantly learn and discover. He believes that true science is about feeling your way through a dark room and that the best d...
2022-12-031h 22The UIUC Talkshow#24 - Bruce Berndt: Srinivasa RamanujanBruce Berndt is a Mathematics professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who spent more than 40 years finding the proofs of Ramanujan's Notebooks. According to Academic Influence, Dr. Bernt is the 5th most influential mathematician.
In this conversation, we talk to Dr. Berndt to find out how Ramanujan found him and how Dr. Berndt found Ramanujan.
Srinivasa Ramanujan (aka The Man Who Knew Infinity) was the greatest Indian mathematician ever to have lived. His story is a story of obsessively following his curiosity and relentlessly pursuing what he loved.
Why did Dr...
2022-10-311h 47The UIUC Talkshow#23 - Gary Swenson: NASA, von Braun, and Remote SensingGary Swenson is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Over his career, Gary Swenson has followed a philosophy of working on problems others aren't working on, where he's applied a systems engineering approach to solving remote sensing problems.
In a series of fortunate events, Dr. Swenson ended up working at NASA, where he experienced the institution's inner workings that gave rise to the moon landing led by the leadership of the legendary Wernher von Braun.
NASA's atmosphere impacted him greatly, lea...
2022-10-271h 27The UIUC Talkshow#22 - Yash Rathod: Dropping Out, Startups, and ReligionYash Rathod is a Computer Science student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The purpose of the UIUC Talkshow has been to meet interesting people, and we would not have met Yash if we hadn't started this project. We accomplish our mission every time we meet people like Yash and on every episode we have.
Yash is a striking individual who radiates a sense of soothing ambition. He shares excitement yet a sense of calmness as he shares his story of growing up in India, wanting to become a professional cricketer, and creating a startup.
We sit down with...
2022-10-192h 36The UIUC Talkshow#21 - Neal Davis: Urbit, Sentience, and DAOsNeal Davis is a Computer Science Professor at UIUC and Urbit's director of developer experience.
Since we started the UIUC Talkshow, we've said the show is about people who are sane in a way most people are crazy. Neal Davis is exactly one of them. It’s not surprise he believes we need to be weirder.
He started as a nuclear engineer but throughout his life, he's reflected on the definition of a "good and wise life." This led him to want to "elevate sentience" in his life and the lif...
2022-10-011h 15The UIUC Talkshow#20 - Paul Kwiat: Quantum Information, Photons, and Swing DancingPaul Kwiat is a Quantum Physics professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he focuses on quantum information. We all know there are people who are passionate about what they do but Dr. Kwiat is a "Summer Sunday Late-Night" level of passionate. We met Dr. Kwiat during LabEscape, the science-based escape room he created. During the summer, we were walking by the Physics Building (Loomis) on a Sunday night when we saw him carrying big and heavy boxes into his car. We stopped, said "Hi", and offered to help him. We talked for a bit and ten...
2022-09-201h 28The UIUC Talkshow#19 - Samuel Steiner: The Most Venezuelan Guy at UIUCSamuel Steiner is a Venezuelan civil engineering student from Maracaibo, Venezuela. We emphasize where Samuel is from twice because of his true unconditional and unmatched love for his country.
This sentiment isn't just shallow nationalism. Rather it is a conviction that drives Samuel to a great length to become a civil engineer to rebuild Venezuela's broken infrastructure and become a student of history to avoid making the political mistakes of the past.
This conviction easily makes Samuel Steiner one of the most, if not, the most Venezuelan student at UI...
2022-09-141h 29The UIUC Talkshow#18 - Savannah Pagan: Multipotentialist, The Tyranny of Majors, and Steve JobsSavannah Pagan considers herself a multipotentialist who brings together the art of engineering and the simplicity of design. As a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she has experienced the pressures of the college system from the tyranny of majors to the facade of learning.
We explore the question: "Are Multipotentialists Allowed at all?"
A question that led us to explore how to break out of a system that makes people lose their minds, quite literally.
Along with Steve Jobs, Marty McFly an...
2022-09-051h 43The UIUC Talkshow#17 - Jesse Ekanya: Being a Nonchalant, Uganda, and Civil EngineeringJesse Ekanya is a civil engineering student who was born in the United States but moved to Uganda at an early age. He lived there until 2020 when he moved to States to study civil engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jesse is an interesting character who blends intelligence, popular culture, wit, and a love for building things. He wants to become a civil engineer working on airport infrastructure and at night, he'll probably spend his time as a social media star.
This is a wide-ranging conversation where yo...
2022-08-241h 52The UIUC Talkshow#16 - Arya Desai: Astrophysics, Crying, and Neil deGrasse TysonArya Desai studies Astrophysics at UIUC and is incredibly talented at explaining science concepts.
EPISODE LINKS:
Arya Desai's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arya-desai-36b962220
Arya Desai's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/desai_arya/?hl=en
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:18 - Cosmic Neutrino Background
4:30 - The Standard Model & Subatomic Particles
8:25 - Physics Stagnation?
13:20 - How to excite people about physics
15:48 - Jobs as a physics major
18:10 - Simulation hypothesis
23:40...
2022-08-021h 23The UIUC Talkshow#15 - Lt Col Joseph Timberlake: The US Space ForceLieutenant Colonel Joseph W. Timberlake is the Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies for Air Force ROTC Detachment 190 at UIUC. He studied Aerospace Engineering and recently became part of the newest branch of the military, The Space Force.
EPISODE LINKS:
Joseph Timberlake's UIUC Website: https://publish.illinois.edu/afrotc/cadre/lt-col-joseph-w-timberlake/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Space Force
3:34 - From Engineering to the Air Force
8:05 - Teaching in Military and Academia
13:20 - Aerospace Engineering
17:24 - Astronaut
2022-07-291h 03The UIUC Talkshow#14 - Kiruba Haran: Building an Electric Aircraft and Back to the Future
Kiruba Haran is an ECE professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he focuses on the big and long-term goal of creating an electric aircraft.
After 13 years at GE, Dr. Haran came to UIUC to try out academia and become part of the Grainger CEME. Dr. Haran was born and raised in Sri Lanka and studied Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Obafemi Awolowo University and received his Ph.D. at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. That's where he found his love for electrical machines.
Dr. Haran's research is supported by organizations such as NASA and NSF.
EPISODE...
2022-07-101h 33The UIUC Talkshow#13 - Cesar Monsalud and Aidan Finn: UIUC Reddit, Daily Illini, and Getting FunkyCesar Monsalud (u/Tomatosmoothie) and Aidan Finn are students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who are studying Computer Science and Advertising/Journalism respectively. We're joined by two of the most outspoken people on campus. They share a passion for connecting with people and using media (Daily Illini, Reddit, radio, memes, etc) to establish a relationship. EPISODE LINKS: Cesar Monsalud's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cesarmonsaludCesar Monsalud's Website: https://cesarmonsalud.github.io/#/Aidan Finn's Daily Illini: https://dailyillini.com/staff_name/aidan-finn/ OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Meatheads & Maxing Out Credit Cards 3:01 - u/Tomatosmoothie and Reddit 5:02 - Aida...
2022-07-0848 min
The UIUC Talkshow#12 - Juan David and Aaryaman: Mid-Season UpdateIt has been 4 months since we posted our first video. In this episode, we look back at what impacted us the most, what we learned from each of those conversations, discuss our goals for the future, and play our controversial game "Underrated or Overrated".
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2022-06-2848 minThe UIUC Talkshow#11 - Husna Hussaini: Languages, Future goals, and the Billion Dollar QuestionHusna Hussaini is an aspiring student at the University of Illinois who is currently pursuing Sociology and Pre-Medical. She is a multi-faceted person whose interests range from science and technology to pressing humanitarian issues.
She enjoys learning about different cultures and new languages from around the world. While pursuing highly ambitious goals, she is also involved with research on campus and is the Science and Technology Editor for the radio station 'WPGU 107.1'.
EPISODE LINKS:
Husna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/husnahussaini
Husna's Medium Blog: http...
2022-06-051h 19The UIUC Talkshow#10 - Jason Chambers: History of Advertising, "True Fans", and CuriosityJason P. Chambers is an associate professor in the Department of Advertising at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He currently teaches courses on advertising history, classic advertising campaigns, and the foundations of advertising philosophy.
His work has been published in books and both academic and trade journals in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Dr. Chambers recently completed a biography of advertising legend Thomas J. Burrell titled, "An Advertising Revolutionary: The Life and Work of Tom Burrell", and has other published books like "Madison Avenue and the Color Line: African Americans in the Advertising Industry" and "B...
2022-05-301h 53The UIUC Talkshow#9 - Reuben A. Buford May: Rapping on the Quad & Exploring the Social Sphere"Stuckey" aka Reuben A. Buford May is a rapper, author, and professor from Chicago.
He is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana—Champaign. He's known around campus as the "Rapping Professor" for his spontaneous performances that can be heard across the Quad and around Green Street.
Stuckey's impromptu rap performances aren't just on street corners, he has also performed live at the Chicago House of Blues and Kyle Field.
EPISODE LINKS:
Stuckey's Website: http://www.stuckey.website/...
2022-05-171h 12The UIUC Talkshow#8 - Charles Ndungu: Life in Kenya, Kindness, and a Path to Self-DiscoveryCharles Ndungu was born in Kenya and moved to Evanston, IL for his dad's doctorate. After high school, he attended UIUC briefly and what came after was a journey to self-discovery. Recently, he spent 8 years in Kenya where he reconnected to his roots, family, and values. Last year, Charles came back to Urbana-Champaign with a revitalized self and an unmatched desire to keep living.
Charles is known for spreading positivity in all aspects of his life, especially with his job as an MTD driver where he greets everyone with kindness and a smile on his face.
2022-05-041h 14The UIUC Talkshow#7 - Carlos Torelli: The Collective Genius, Engineers doing Business, and FoodCarlos Torelli is a business professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He studied civil engineering and has become an expert in identifying cultural factors driving consumer behavior in a globalized world.
EPISODE LINKS:
Carlos Torelli's Website: http://www.carlostorelli.com/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:34 - Individualism vs Collectivist Forces
9:17 - Is the Individual Genius Dead?
19:10 - Technology + Collectivism = The Big Brother
23:30 - Growing Pains of Tech
28:09 - The "Eco-Friendly" Business Model
35:28 - Hedonistic Pleasure: Authentic Food
37:04 - Malthusiani...
2022-04-231h 08The UIUC Talkshow#6 - Evan Struck: Speed PaintingEvan Struck is known as “America’s Interactive Speed Painter” touring all around the United States performing for charitable organizations, colleges, churches, and sporting events while raising money for charities and non-profits. In this episode, we talk about how he came to choose speed painting as a profession, contributing through charity, and his goals for the future.
EPISODE LINKS:
Evan Struck's Website:
https://www.evanstruckspeedpainting.com/
Evan Struck's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/evan_struck_speedpainting/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - The Beginning in the Arts
2:56 - From Yo...
2022-04-1351 minThe UIUC Talkshow#5 - Lelys Bravo: Statistics, Climate Change, and VenezuelaLelys Bravo is a statistics professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests center around understanding the risks of climate change. Dr. Bravo was the lead author of the Millenium Ecosystem Assessment report, which is a major assessment of the human impact on the environment, called for by the United Nations Secretary-General.
EPISODE LINKS:
Lelys Bravo Personal Website: https://www.lelysbravo.com/
Lelys Bravo UIUC Website: https://stat.illinois.edu/directory/profile/lbravo
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - Sunrise...
2022-04-0154 minThe UIUC Talkshow#4 - Nora Swinford: Video Game Music, Secret Admission to UIUC, and 500 TabsNora Swinford is a student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Parkland College. Nora's life goal is to become a video game music producer.
EPISODE LINKS:
Nora's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd9L2N7b9K3cmDKXoMhk2lw
Nora's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ClrVen0N4euoOWfkhHo57?si=4KrjKZOKSW2vlPFQIWDYwA
OUTLINE
0:00 - Introduction
0:31 - Video Game Music Maker
7:48 - How to Start Making Music
10:10 - YouTube/Tik Tok fyp
14:30 - C...
2022-03-121h 07The UIUC Talkshow#3 - Jont Allen: Reductionism, Machine Learning Science, and Endless CuriosityJont Allen is an Electrical Engineering professor at UIUC. His lifelong pursuit has been the theory and practice of human speech recognition. He worked at Bell Labs for 32 years and currently teaches courses on the science behind machine learning, mathematical physics, signal processing, and more. He has more than 20 US patents on hearing aids, signal processing, and others.
EPISODE LINKS:
Jont Allen's Website: https://auditorymodels.org/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:30 - Lifelong Pursuit: Human Speech Processing
7:17 - 8 Years Old: The Calling Moment
2022-03-071h 15The UIUC Talkshow#2 - Jaden Thompson: Growing up in Indonesia, Engineering, and FaithJaden Thompson is a mechanical engineering student from many places. He grew up around the world and is committed to his obsessions from running and building cars to rock climbing and F1.
EPISODE LINKS:
Jaden's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaden-thompson-6618221b3
Jaden's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdtepic/
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - Jaden's Weekends/Evenings Obsessions
9:30 - Challenges of Living in Jakarta, Indonesia
13:30 - Making Healthy Friendships
19:40 - Faith & Religion
26:43 - Co...
2022-03-0754 min
The UIUC Talkshow#1 - Kareem Habayeb: Misperceptions as an Engineer and Not Knowing What You WantKareem Habayeb is a mechanical engineering student who isn't afraid to say he doesn't what he wants but is willing to work hard to follow what he wants. He also shares the one thing most people he wishes they knew about him.
EPISODE LINKS:
Kareem's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kareem-habayeb-b58202207/
OUTLINE
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - Misperceptions as an Engineer
15:00 - The Immigrant Mindset
19:35 - Illini Solar Car Team
23:50 - Regrets: CS 173
28:38 - Closing Words
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2022-02-2330 min
The UIUC Talkshow#0 - Welcome to the UIUC Talkshow!In this episode, we talk about why we're working on this project, the story of how we met, and our goals for the future of the show.
Thank you.
2022-02-2313 min