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The ThinkND Podcast brings Notre Dame to you and will inspire you to continue learning, thinking, and inquiring. Whether you missed a live event or want to learn on the go, the ThinkND Podcast has you covered, from Art and Science to Health and Religion.
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Episode topic: African American Architects 1865-1945 This lecture delves into some of the least-known contributions of African American architects during the crucial period of emancipation to the end of World War II. The discourse will highlight speaker Dreck Spurlock Wilson’s editing and compiling of the book African American Architects: A Biographical Dictionary, 1865–1945, which prompts exploration of the historical influence of those who are virtually unknown in the world of architecture....
Episode topic: Fukushima - Resilience, Recovery, and RedemptionOn March 11, 2011, the Fukushima coastline in eastern Japan experienced a devastating triple disaster. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake, so strong that it shifted the earth’s axis, caused a tsunami that generated 50-foot waves. And even though the tsunami caused most of the 18,500 disaster-related deaths, the most globally recognized disaster is the nuclear meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant, which led to the yearslong evac...
Episode Topic: AI and Education in Practice John Behrens ‘83, the director of the Technology and Digital Studies Program and the director of digital strategy for the College of Arts & Letters, along with Khan Academy’s chief learning officer Kristen DiCerbo, explore and examine the benefits and pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence tools and technology in the world of education.Featured Speakers: Kristen DiCerbo, Ph.D. is the chief learning officer at Khan Academy. In this role, she is...
Episode Topic: Theology, Space, and ContemplationAfter serving as a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan for nearly ten years – doing parish ministry, criminal justice work, social justice advocacy, and speaking and publishing – William (Bill) Wittland, a 2022-23 fellow with Notre Dame’s Inspired Leadership Initiative, transitioned to a career in business marketing communications. Beginning as an agency copywriter, he eventually became a senior leader and partner at a suc...
Episode Topic: Hope, Human Flourishing, and Higher EducationAs part of the Virtues & Vocations webinar series, Conversations on Character and the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Lydia Dugdale, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Brandon Vaidyanathan to discuss Hope, Human Flourishing, and Higher Education. Dugdale is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at Columbia University, Wilson-Hargrove is Assistant Director for Partnerships and Fellowship...
Episode Topic: The Past, Present and Future of CNU, The next 30 years of architecture and urbanism Mallory B.E. Baches is an urban designer with more than 20 years of experience and is the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) president and a fellow at the University of Miami School of Architecture.This lecture addresses the impact of the CNU during the last 30 years and her leadership plans for the next 30 years. She will talk about diversifying neighborhoods, designing for climate change, and...
Episode Topic: Entrepreneurship and Tech Ethics with Kevin BowyerIn this episode we’re joined by Dr. Kevin Bowyer, the Schubmehl-Prein Family Professor of Computer Science and Engineering University of Notre Dame for a conversation about artificial intelligence, technology ethics, and entrepreneurship. Kevin’s research is in the areas of computer vision and human biometrics, with an emphasis on practical applications. His work has been foundational to the recent Renaissance in artificial inte...
Episode Topic: Handle with Care, Yourself and OthersHow can we adapt with resilience to physical and mental health challenges, disabilities, or diagnoses when it happens to us or our loved ones? How do these situations affect the people closest to the person experiencing the challenge? How can we change our perception of stress from threat to opportunity? Join Notre Dame psychology professor Cindy Bergeman and her husband, architect Dean Bergeman, for an hour of practical advice about how to ...
Episode Topic: Wine 101: Wine BasicsMost people enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, and some discuss the complexities of taste, but we're returning to basics. What is wine? How is it made? Let's start from the beginning and build a base of understanding to explore all things wine. Join us for a new series at the intersection of science and business in Wine, Behind the Curtain featuring Andrew Waterhouse ‘77, the Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science at UC-Da...
Episode Topic: Terroir: Wine Quality and ContextWe all know where we come from can be an important part of who we are. The same is true for wine! The idea that all the factors that go into producing grapes and transforming them into wine, from climate to soil to elevation, are fundamental to the quality of the wine is know as terroir. This concept was so important to the ancient Greeks that they stamped their amphorae jars to show their location of origin. Join Notre Dame Professor Holly Good...
Episode Topic: Thinking About Your LegacyThe definition of legacy is “something that is passed on,” but a legacy can take many forms. During this session, Chris Stevens will moderate a discussion with a group of alumni from three cohorts of the Inspired Leadership Initiative. They will share their experiences about considering their own legacy, and what that means to them personally, professionally and in the context of their faith. Join us in this ThinkND session , which is designed especial...
Episode Topic: Ardent Spirits - The Essential ScienceHave you ever wondered about all the science, engineering, technology, business and craftsmanship that goes into each sip of your favorite spirit? Ken Kuno, professor in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, and Ron Runnebaum ‘96, associate professor in the department of viticulture and enology in the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis, invite you to a conversation about wh...
Episode Topic: The Search for an Inspiring Life - How to Measure What Matters MostCollege students are typically of an age in which they actively recalibrate their compass, whether morally, vocationally, or otherwise. They shift from relying on external authorities to relying on a developing, inner authority. Over the course of a lifetime, however, various external authorities can come back to predominate our mindset as the principal measure of life. In U.S. culture, success in terms of wealt...
Episode Topic: The Value of Kinship in LeadershipWhat does kinship mean? Does kinship have a place in the fast-paced world of industry? What can we learn about kinship from the leader of one of the largest companies in the world? Join us for an Inspiring Conversation with the Chairman and CEO of Cargill, Dave MacLennan, as he discusses “The Value of Kinship in Leadership” and how kinship manifests itself in the workplace and at home.Featured Speakers: Tom Schreier ’84, Founding Director,...
Episode Topic: Wine 101: Wine BasicsMost people enjoy a nice glass of wine with dinner, and some discuss the complexities of taste, but we're returning to basics. What is wine? How is it made? Let's start from the beginning and build a base of understanding to explore all things wine. Join us for a new series at the intersection of science and business in Wine, Behind the Curtain featuring Andrew Waterhouse ‘77, the Director of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine & Food Science at UC-Da...
Episode Topic: The Water Crisis in Mexico CityMexico City has been facing a water crisis for a while. Even with increased rainfall, not enough is being captured to supply the needs of the city's 22 million people - it's a common challenge for megacities. Many people refuse to pay their water bill because of frequent outages (and a variety of other factors), meaning the authorities are not receiving enough revenue to invest in updating water systems (both to make them more efficient and to cap...
Episode Topic: Coastal Boulder Displacement on the West Coast of IrelandNotre Dame Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, Andrew Kennedy discusses his research in connection to the West of Ireland which focuses on waves, surge, and currents in the coastal ocean and their effects on human activities. Parts of this work are observational, ranging from the rapid deployment of wave and surge gauges in advance of hurricane landfalls, to the analysis of very large-scal...
Episode Topic: Water, Soil and Air in RomeJoin NDI staff from the Rome Global Gateway and special guests to discuss sustainability and the role it plays within a global and academic context. This week will feature an Interdisciplinary panel with representatives from Catholic universities in the global north and south.Featured Speakers: Rev. Robert Dowd, C.S.C., Associate Professor of Political Science and Vice President and Associate Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives, University ...
Episode Topic: Water Sustainability in Santiago, ChileJoin NDI staff from Santiago, Chile, and Notre Dame Environmental Engineering Professor Rob Nerenberg to discuss how population growth and climate change are increasing the need for more sustainable and energy-efficient water management technologies. The Nerenberg research group focuses on biological processes for water and wastewater treatment and reuse. Dr. Nerenberg's group uses advanced experimental tools, molecular tools, and modeling...
Episode Topic: Rivers and Tides: A Biography of the River Thames and The Sustainability of Rivers in LondonThis week, the London Global Gateway will be in conversation with special guest speakers archaeologist (Notre Dame) and award-winning lecturer and researcher, Fay Stevens and Project Leader for CITiZAN, Gustav Milne. They will discuss the development of phenomenological research methods and thinking in landscape archaeology within the city of London and the excavation of waterfront ...
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