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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jesse Goliath, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures. He recently won the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Community Connections Mosaic Award,   a national honor recognizing those who advance advocacy and positive change in the forensic sciences. We discuss his award, the Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons, and his work with statewide law enforcement agencies like field recovery and analysis of cases.     The Mississippi Repository for Missing and Unidentified Persons: https://www.missinginms.msstate.edu/

In this episode, I'm joined by Kristina Schoenthaler, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychology who studies college burnout. We talk about resilience and burnout as they relate to a college campus, especially this time of year in the midst of finals. To end, we discuss what we can do to best help ourselves and each other.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ted Atkinson, Professor in the Department of English. He recently published a new book titled “Monumental Designs: Infrastructure and the Culture of the Tennessee Valley Authority.” We have him on to learn about his research and the new publication.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Morgan Robinson, Director of the Institute for the Humanities. The Institute is gearing up for all the events and programs it hosts on campus, and we discuss the the first event, “The Great Balancing Act: Student-Athletes at Mississippi State,” happening this month on September 24 at 6 P.M. in the new Duff Center Auditorium (room 1150).

On this episode we are joined by Dr. Melanie Loehwing, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Arts & Sciences as well as Kate Sawaya, Academic Coordinator. We discuss the new and inventive curriculum opportunities available to our students, like the 3 + 3 advanced law degree, thrive in five, different interdisciplinary study programs, as well as CAS Pass.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Bickle, a professor of philosophy, Dr. Jarrod Moss, a professor and interim department head for the Department of Psychology, and Dr. Michael Pratte, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. We discuss Mississippi State’s new applied neuroscience minor and their hard work behind the scenes to make it happen.     For more info on the minor: https://www.psychology.msstate.edu/undergraduate-programs/minors 

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most pressing and complex topics in higher education: the role of artificial intelligence in the classroom. We’re joined by two fantastic guests—Dr. Deborah Lee, Director of Research Impact and AI Strategy, and Dr. Brett Hanley, an Instructor in the Department of English. We’re so glad to have them with us today to explore the promises, challenges, and questions AI raises for students and educators alike.

In this episode, we are joined by Max Wamsley, a Mississippi State chemistry doctoral graduate and MBA student. Last month, Max’s company CLARUS Labs was awarded $10,000 by the Mississippi State University Startup Summit in the Mississippi Made category. Max and his business develop inexpensive and dependable testing systems for pet food manufacturers. We have him on the show to talk about his business, journey, and experience as a Mississippi entrepreneur.

In this episode. we are joined by Dr. Mary Dozier, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, as well as Jarrod Williams, a PhD student on her research team. They work with people in the area, specializing in helping older adults who struggle with hoarding disorder. In honor of May being mental health awareness month, we have them on and talk about their work as well as just how best take care of ourselves and each other. Dr. Dozier is recruiting undergraduate participants for the early intervention for hoarding disorder project mentioned in this podcast. If you are interested in participating or would like to learn more, contact her at [email protected]

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Ben Crider, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the director of the Physics Summer Camp for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as Kathryn McTaggart, the associate director of the camp and the Department’s business manager. We have them on to highlight this awesome project during April, which is World Autism Acceptance Month, and also at the end, we talk about some of the new issues they are facing.     To donate to their foundation fund, click on the link below and search for "Physics Summer Camp for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder" https://dda.msstate.edu/give-now

In this episode we host Dr. Candace Lukasik, an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. In March 2025, she published her book titled “Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire.” We discuss her book as well as her research as a whole.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sol Pelaez, an associate professor here in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures. Dr. Pelaez was recently named as the university’s 2025 Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher of the Year, and she joins us to talk about the award and her research.    https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2025/02/celebrating-excellence-msus-sol-pelaez-earns-statewide-humanities

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Joseph Thompson, an assistant professor in the Department of History. His book titled “Cold War Country: How Nashville's Music Row and the Pentagon Created the Sound of American Patriotism” was recently featured in Rolling Stone's list of best music books of 2024.   https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-music-books-2024-1235200820/cold-war-country-joseph-m-thompson-1235200990/

In this episode, we host a long-time friend to the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Bill Hulett. He and his wife, Dr. Karen D. Hulett, have spent many years on the college's advisory board. Hear Dr. Hulett reflect on his time serving the college, his thoughts on higher education, and his own recent journey to earning a degree from Mississippi State, making him an official Bulldog.  Bill's article from 2002: https://issuu.com/msstate/docs/alumnus-78-01/24

In this episode, we are joined by Ty Clardy, an undergraduate biological sciences student, to hear about his time at MSU, his experience with the College of Arts & Sciences Ambassadors program, and how the Dr. A. Randle And Marilyn W. White Health Professions Resource Center has prepared him for his career as a doctor.  https://www.prehealth.msstate.edu/ https://www.cas.msstate.edu/about/ambassadors