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Building the Future: Inside the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon

All Things STEM - May 31, 2024 20:30 - 39 minutes
In this episode of All Things STEM, Dr. Frank A. Gomez speaks with Dr. Fred Smoller, Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University and President of the Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. Join us as we delve into Fred's journey and the exciting developments of the Orange Cou...

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Beyond the Trees: A Historical Perspective on Redlining's Role in Shaping Los Angeles' Avian Landscape

All Things STEM - February 29, 2024 22:22 - 42 minutes
Assistant Professor Eric Wood, an expert in Avian Ecology and Conservation at Cal State Los Angeles, joins "All Things STEM" to discuss his research on the impact of environmental and global changes on biodiversity in urban landscapes, specifically in Los Angeles. His work explores how historica...

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Navigating Trust and Privacy in Technology

All Things STEM - December 21, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes
Introducing Dr. Kristen Walker, esteemed Professor of Marketing at Cal State Northridge, whose pioneering research bridges public policy, technology, and marketing realms. Dr. Walker's scholarly focus centers on cultivating socially responsible business practices within technology landscapes, to...

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Climate and the Redwood Trees

All Things STEM - September 28, 2023 18:36 - 38 minutes
"Long-term goals of sustainability restoration for the Redwood in California would be to increase forest resiliency. We want to manage forests to be resistant and resilient to factors such as drought, pathogens, and fire. Given the changing climate, if the forest dies, it is uncertain whether th...

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Exploring Gentrification, Social Justice, and the Dynamics of Urban Change

All Things STEM - August 28, 2023 17:36 - 39 minutes
“We have to have a shared vision of goals that have explicit value judgements about what it means to have a humane society. There has to be this ideal that we want to strive for and by this, I mean there is a need to form a critical theoretical perspective and analysis where you understand group...

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Ensuring that the Electric Vehicle Revolution Reaches all Californians

All Things STEM - June 15, 2023 20:02 - 42 minutes
"The big barriers are upfront purchase price, vehicle range, and the availability of charging infrastructure. There are more visible gas stations than charging stations. The range anxiety piece is one that has dogged the electric vehicle market; people feel like they will get stranded. However, ...

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Health Disparities in Children

All Things STEM - August 19, 2022 21:58 - 26 minutes
“I think we need to improve both nutrient and physical activity environments everywhere children grow, go to school, and play. And we need both universal policies and policies that support children with less resources so we can give all children a fair chance to grow healthy.”  In this episode,...

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Teacher of Color Issues, and the Development of Culturally and linguistically Diverse Learners in STEM settings

All Things STEM - June 27, 2022 20:46 - 48 minutes
“61% of teachers in the workforce in California are white, while white students only compose 22% of the student population. So, you already see this disproportion. Latinx teachers are 1 in 5 while Latinx students are 55 to 56 percent of the K-12 student population.”  In this episode, host Dr. Fr...

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The Power of Mentorship

All Things STEM - May 26, 2022 03:56 - 35 minutes
“Why is it important to mentor students, especially students of color in STEM areas?” In this episode, host Dr. Frank A. Gomez sits down with Dr. Frank A. Gomez, a Professor of Psychology at California State University, San Marcos, to discuss his leadership in mentoring underrepresented students...

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Discovering the Mysteries of the Universe and Paving the Way for Black Women in Astronomy and Physics

All Things STEM - April 26, 2022 18:29 - 38 minutes
“I was always making an effort to find those affinity groups…for mentorship.. and support”. In this podcast, host, Dr. Frank A. Gomez, sits down with Dr. Louise Edwards, Assistant Professor of Physics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, to discuss her journey as the first Black Canadian to receive a Ph...

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Sometimes it All Adds Up: Math Professor’s Journey from the Barrios of Los Angeles to the White House

All Things STEM - March 25, 2022 02:05 - 52 minutes
Minority “Underrepresentation endangers the mind of a nation not the health of various STEM fields”. In this podcast, host, Dr. Frank A. Gomez, sits down with National Medal of Science awardee and Computational & Applied Mathematics University Professor, Dr. Richard A. Tapia, to discuss his incr...

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NAMI on Campus

We Are ASI! - March 01, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes
In this episode, the hosts welcome to the studio Corinn Cook,  Sac State's chapter president for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Discover how NAMI on campus has made a positive impact on students and how you can get involved with this incredible organization here at Sac Stat...

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Greek Organizations and ASI

We Are ASI! - February 10, 2022 18:00 - 36 minutes
In this episode, the hosts welcome to the studio Maddie Ravera, Sac State's Alpha Phi chapter president. Find out what it's like to be a sorority president, and if Maddie has what it takes to solve some ASI riddles. Check out Alpha Phi on Instagram @alphaphisacstate Hosted by Laura ...

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Rowing At Sac State

We Are ASI! - January 19, 2022 23:42 - 20 minutes
In this episode, the hosts chat with Sarah Weatherhogge from Sac State's very own women's varsity rowing team. Dive into a conversation about rowing, UK travel plans, cats, and of course ASI resources that are available for you! Hosted by Laura De La Garza, Director of Social Sciences...

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Get To Know Your ASI President

We Are ASI! - January 05, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes
Laura, Dhruvisha and Sadia sit down with Samantha A. Elizalde, the 2021-2022 ASI president. A lively discussion about music, career goals and mexican food.   Hosted by Laura De La Garza, Director of Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies Dhruvisha V. Budhani, Director of Undeclar...

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Cybersecurity at Cal State San Bernardino

All Things STEM - December 17, 2021 20:37 - 32 minutes
Listen to our conversation with Dr. Tony Coulson, Professor of Information and Decision Science in the Jack H. Brown College at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). We discuss the Cybersecurity Center he directs at CSUSB, and the educational impact he is making on students and th...

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Utilizing Citizen Science as a Lens for Research Projects

All Things STEM - October 26, 2021 04:30 - 34 minutes
In this month’s episode, Dr. Brittney Beck, assistant professor of teacher education and director of the Citizen Scientist Project at Cal State Bakersfield (CSUB), and Dr. Antje Lauer, professor of biology at CSUB, discuss the importance of citizen science and its impact on communities such as K...

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One on One with a CSUN STEM Graduate

All Things STEM - September 22, 2021 15:20 - 23 minutes
Join us on this episode for a one-on-one with Justice Mena, a recent chemistry graduate from California State University, Northridge. We discuss his CSUN experience, current research projects, and future goals. Episode Credits Produced, edited, and mixed by Monica Alarcon Hosted by Dr. Frank ...

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Critical Race Theory in Education

All Things STEM - August 13, 2021 04:17 - 35 minutes
Critical Race Theory (CRT) has become a topic of fierce political debate in the US and has most prominently played out in public school districts as parents, teachers, and school administrators grapple with how to teach race, discrimination, and inequality in the classroom. In today's episode, w...

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Fire Science, Wildfires, and its Impact on the State of California

All Things STEM - May 24, 2021 17:23 - 30 minutes
Over the years, wildfires have severely impacted the State of California.  Today, dry conditions across California raise concern for an early fire season. Listen to our conversation with Dr. Craig Clements, a Meteorologist Professor, as we discuss his Fire Weather Research Laboratory at San Jose...

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Institutional Barriers, Change and Powerful Student Advising

All Things STEM - April 19, 2021 18:44 - 47 minutes
Dr. Frank A. Gomez sits down with Dr. Katy Pinto, Professor of Sociology at Cal State Dominguez Hills, to discuss campus institutional barriers and implementing institutional changes to help students navigate those barriers. She also talks about the meaningful connections and partnerships she ha...

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Health Disparities Among Communities of Color During COVID-19

All Things STEM - March 21, 2021 03:28 - 55 minutes
Listen to our conversation with CSULA’s Public Health Professor, Dr. Melanie Sabado-Liwag, as we take a deep dive into the ongoing health disparities within communities of color. We discuss these disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the serious ramifications that may lie ahead, and how this...

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Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in STEM Fields

All Things STEM - February 11, 2021 22:48 - 38 minutes
Listen to the insightful conversation we had with Dr. Heather Macias, Assistant Professor at California State University, Long Beach, on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP). We discuss what CRP really means and how it can empower students. We also address some of the best ways CRP can be used w...

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San Francisco State's BUILD Program

All Things STEM - January 11, 2021 22:10 - 48 minutes
Learn about the San Francisco State's BUILD program and how Dr. Leticia Marquez-Magana, the Lead Principal Investigator, is enabling full representation in science at SFSU. Join the conversation, as she discusses various topics from why she applied to the BUILD grant, its' impact on San Francisc...

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All Things STEM Trailer

All Things STEM - December 17, 2020 16:52 - 57 seconds
On this show we will explore all things STEM. Most importantly we will highlight the incredible work of our CSU STEM faculty, students, staff, administrators and programs. Start listening January 11, 2021 and join us on this STEM journey and listen to the incredible stories and research our Calif...

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2020 Season - Episode 2

On The Black Baseball Talk Podcast - July 15, 2020 17:14 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 16 ratings
We're finally back up and running! I know we said that last time but now we're here to stay.  Baseball is less than 10 days away so it's time to ramp things up. Hopefully you all enjoy this VERY LONGGGG episode and stick to the end. This is going to be a great season.

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2020 Season - Episode 1

On The Black Baseball Talk Podcast - April 06, 2020 07:38 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Hey guys. Sorry we've been gone for a while but we're trying to get  back into it. Hopefully the season won't be delayed for too long but we'll do our best to provide content in the meantime.

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Let's Get Down to Business

We Are ASI! - March 07, 2020 00:10 - 31 minutes
What is the ASI, Business Office/Student Shop? Donna 'BasicTaq' Walters and Gabriella 'DJ Gabster' Santiago sit down with Jean Sanchez and Luna Kassis to talk about all the many great services the ASI Student Shop and Business Office have to offer! The ASI, Student Shop has so many reso...

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Making a Difference

We Are ASI! - March 01, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes
Donna 'BasicTaq' Walters and Gabriella 'DJ Gabster' Santiago sit down with CSSA Liaison Alyssa Lee and ASI President Christian Landaverde to talk about CSSA, ASI, and compete head to head in a game show about Student Government at the campus and CSU levels. Make a difference and be the ...

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The Board Life!

We Are ASI! - February 22, 2020 00:15 - 47 minutes
Hosts Gabriella Santiago and Donna 'BasicTaq' Walters are discussing the Life of an ASI Board Member! They talk about the specifics about what it's like to be on the Board and what the ASI Board can do for you as a Sac State student! Have fun with Donna and Gabby as they talk about the...

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