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Stories of impactful change by scientists and researchers. Change that begins with the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation, but continues to expand above any limits, industry rules, groups of people or even countries.
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Dalia Bankauskaite is a Lithuanian interdisciplinary expert in security policy, strategic communication, and political advisory. With decades of experience across government, academia, and consulting, Dahlia focuses on advancing the understanding of total defense and a whole-of-society approach to security, including hybrid warfare and influence operations. Dalia currently serves as a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. She is also a professor at Vilnius Univer...
Katrin Õunap is a leading Estonian clinical geneticist specializing in rare diseases andmetabolic disorders.In this episode Katrin delves into her journey into genetics, starting with her early career and unexpected shift into genetics after Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union. She recounts her pivotal role in introducing newborn screening for phenylketonuria (PKU) in Estonia, emphasizing the collaboration and learning experiences that shaped her path.The discussion covers Katrin's r...
This episode features two guests in the field of in the field of forensic psychology andviolence prevention in the Baltic States.PhD Zuzana Vasiliauskaite, is from Lithuania. She is an international expert on combating violence against women, a researcher, and a forensic and trauma psychologist.PhD Kristjan Kask is an Estonian whose reasearh is about issues in investigativeinterviewing of victims/witnesses as well as eyewitness identification.They discuss their backgrounds, expertise in comba...
Paula is a Latvian researcher who focuses on education innovation. Her passion lies in exploring new ideas and sharing them with others. She loves creating and executing new projects and initiatives.She spent a year in BAFF in Boston at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Whereshe was a researcher in the “Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab (J-WEL)” to researchinnovation diffusion and change management in higher education.Today she is a Director at Education Innovation Lab at Riga...
Mārcis Auziņš is a Latvian physicist, professor at the University of Latvia, and Head of the Department of Experimental Physics and the Laser Center.He works in the field of quantum physics and is the author of more than a hundred scientific articles published in the world's leading physics journals and several hundred conference reports. During his career, he lived and worked in different countries – China and Taiwan, the United States, Canada, England, Israel and Germany.In the podcast, we ...
Povilas Simonis is a Lithuanian researcher with extensive experience in biophysics, the design of experimental procedures, analytical techniques, and the interpretation of data. He has experience working on multidisciplinary projects and with international collaborators, as well as conducting experiments. Povilas participated in the BAFF Research scholar program in 2023, doing research titled Polymerization of Nucleic Acids and Emerge of Protocells under Prebiotic Conditions. He is curre...
Linda Lancere is a Latvian researcher, who consults on rehabilitation technology development. In 2019 Linda attended BAFF’s Research Scholarship Program in University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, working on her postdoctoral research project, with the title: Whole-body rehabilitation for lower extremity amputees by means of extended reality and advanced wearables. Her BAFF project was an essential component of a 3-year postdoctoral research aimed to increase the quality ...
Vaidas Petrulis is an architecture and heritage specialist with a PhD in Art History. He is also a senior research fellow at Kaunas University of Technology in the Institute of Architecture and Construction.Last year, in 2023 he spent 6 months in Chicago, Illinois, doing research on the topic: Modernism and National Identity: Lithuanian Architects as (World War Two) WWII Refugees in US.At the podcast we talk about:What makes Lithuanian architecture different?Specific examples of buildings in ...
This episode is for all foodies and science enthusiasts. Our guest is Kristine Majore, a Latvian Ph.D. researcher from Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies. Kristine's research is all about the dairy industry and ways to manage waste while creating new products. She conducted her BAFF internship at California Polytech University and is now a Senior Analyst at the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Center. In this episode we discuss:The fascinating world of food...
Episode 6 is for all you startup and entrepreneurship enthusiasts! Our guest is BAFF Alumnus Kalev Kaarna – a scientist turned entrepreneur from Estonia. Kalev participated in the BAFF Research Sholar program in 2015 when he spent a year at Arizona State University, researching how to enhance the impact of entrepreneurship programs and courses in universities. But that was only the beginning. Kalev immersed himself fully into business, entrepreneurship, and startup field and is now an investo...
Our guest today is Mindaugas Briedis, a Lithuanian researcher with an impressive background in the Philosophy of Medicine. He participated in the BAFF Research Scholar Program in 2017, when he spent 7 months as a researcher at Memphis University. Focusing on the philosophy of communication, Mindaugas now shares his time between Lithuania and Mexico, working as a professor at Mykolas Romeris University. In this episode we find out:How going to libraries sparked Mindaugas’ interest in philosoph...
Tune in for another episode of Beyond BAFF podcast, where we continue to highlight remarkable scientists from the BAFF alumni community. Our guest is Regina Soobard - an Estonian researcher focused on science education toward sustainable development. Regina participated in BAFF’s Research Scholar Program in 2019 when she conducted her research at Michigan State University, seeking a more extensive understanding of using ‘big ideas’ and design-based modeling in science education. In this episo...
Welcome to the 3rd episode of Beyond BAFF, where we explore the journeys of the alumni of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation. This time we sit down with Marta Lange, a Latvian researcher, and former BAFF intern. Marta's medical engineering specialty and experience in cardiovascular imaging research led her to a fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas Medical Center. In this episode we find out:What does it mean to be a fellow at a US hospital?Marta's work with researching radiat...
Rev up your engines and join us for an electrifying episode of Beyond BAFF podcast featuring the brilliant Raivo Sell! As a professor of robotics and head of the Autonomous Vehicles research group at TalTech, Raivo is no stranger to cutting-edge technologies and future innovations. In this episode we discuss:What inspired him to start developing Autonomous Vehicle Shuttles, which is thefirstEstonian self-driving vehicle?How implementing technology is a step-by-step process, not an overnight t...
Welcome to the first episode of Beyond BAFF, the podcast that explores the experiences and stories of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation's alumni. Our guest today is Justinas Kilpys, a Lithuanian researcher who participated in the program in 2019.During his internship, Justinas worked on applications of the random forest algorithm for snowfall detection using satellite passive microwave sensors. In this episode, we delve into:His day-to-day work as a snowfall detection researcher in the U...
Get ready to dive into the world of animation and cinematography with the talented Tomas Mitkus. This Lithuanian creative is no average artist - with a background in both animation and research, Tomas has some fascinating insights to share. In 2011, he participated in BAFF’s Professional Internship Program with Schell Games in Austin, Texas. Tomas is passionate about all formats and genres of cinematography, and with a focus on visual pre-production and pre-visualization, he is a master at st...
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