Big Beacon Radio

Change is coming to higher education like a freight train, but transforming higher education is challenging, full of risks and opportunities for educators, students, workers, and employers, alike. Big Beacon Radio, Transforming Higher Education, with Dave Goldberg, helps you explore and understand the latest news and views. Hear about the latest innovations from cutting edge innovators as higher education remakes itself, in the United States and around the globe. Join Dave as he speaks with top guests, innovators, thought leaders, and movers and shakers, on an equal footing from his own experiences as a higher education transformation pioneer. Transforming higher education is complex, and the world of higher education is changing quickly. Stay on top.

Mythbusting College Transfer: An Interview with Nancy Lee Sanchez

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest Nancy Lee Sánchez, Executive Director of the Kaplan Educational Foundation and the author of "Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer". There are many myths surrounding college transfer.

01-15
56:12

The Power of Moments: An Interview with Dan Heath

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by special guest Dan Heath, co-author, along with his brother Chip, of four New York Times bestsellers: "Decisive", "Switch", "Made to Stick", and their latest book, "The Power of Moments".

11-27
56:05

Empathetic Listening: An Interview with Mark Goulston

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg welcomes Dr. Mark Goulston back to Big Beacon Radio.

10-23
55:41

Reflecting on the 2017 Educational Transformers Unconference

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by returning Big Beacon Radio guests, Jeff Evans and Kate Goodman—who both presented at the 2017 Educational Transformers Unconference held at Lehigh University this past June.

09-18
50:42

Entrepreneurially Minded Learning: An Interview with Bob Harder

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Bob Harder, Dean of Engineering at George Fox University.

09-11
53:12

99 Episodes and Counting: Reflections on Big Beacon Radio

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Emma Schoenfelner—Big Beacon program coordinator and program assistant for Big Beacon Radio—to reflect on 99 episodes of Big Beacon Radio.

08-28
55:42

Expanding Engineering Equity: An Interview with Meagan Pollock

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Meagan Pollock, Director of Professional Development for the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity.

08-21
56:11

Engineering a New Africa: An Interview with Fred McBagonluri

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ghana's Ashesi University. Fred has held various roles in Engineering, Strategy, Marketing and Research, and has worked with several institutions in the U.

08-14
55:59

Inspiring Young Innovators: An Interview with Betty Gronneberg

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Betty Gronneberg, founder of uCodeGirl, a non-profit organization that offers a pathway to technology careers for teen girls by tapping into their curiosity, skills and potential.

08-07
52:17

From Academic to Coach: An Interview with Catelijne Coopmans

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Catelijne Coopmans, a newly trained Co-Active coach and former Director of Studies at Tembusu College, a residential college at the National University of Singapore.

07-31
54:24

Solving Problems with Human-Centered Engineering: An Interview with Alison Wood

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Alison Wood, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering at Olin College.

07-24
54:15

Intrinsic Motivation for Transformation: An Interview with Geoffrey Herman

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Geoffrey Herman, Teaching Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

07-17
55:31

The Difficulty and Necessity of Seeking Help: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Jones

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Dr. Stephen Jones—success guru, speaker and workshop presenter offering positive solutions for corporations, K12 schools and colleges.

07-10
55:07

Inspiring A Whole New Physician: An Interview with Margaret Cary and Jack Penner

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Georgetown University School of Medicine professor, Dr. Margaret Cary, and Georgetown medical student, Jack Penner.

06-26
56:14

Programming as a Way of Thinking: An Interview with Allen Downey

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Allen Downey, professor of Computer Science at Olin College.

06-19
55:44

Inspiring Student Motivation and Deep Learning: An Interview with Yevgeniya Zastavker

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by Yevgeniya Zastavker, associate professor of physics at Olin College.

06-12
55:35

The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education: An Interview with Katherine Goodman

In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined by University of Colorado Denver professor, Katherine Goodman. In 2015, Katherine earned her PhD with her dissertation entitled: "The Transformative Experience in Engineering Education.

05-15
55:37

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