JoAnne Stubbe - Resilience in Reaction

JoAnne Stubbe - Resilience in Reaction

Joanne Stubbe is MIT's Novartis Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus. In this conversation at Catalyst, we learn about Professor Stubbe's National Medal of Science winning career and the overt sexism she faced, starting as the only female graduate student in U.C. Berkeley's chemistry department in the 1960s to becoming MIT's first female tenured chemistry professor in 1987. Professor Stubbe's story is truly inspirational, and through it all, her overwhelming passion for science shines through. Interviewed by Subhash and Michelle on May 10, 2022. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

Kate Brown - Adventures in Russia

Kate Brown is a professor of the History of Science at MIT and an award-winning author who has published four books exploring the intersection of history, science, technology, and society. In this conversation at Pagu, we delve into Professor Brown's life story and her enduring interest in Russia, tracing her journey from being an exchange student in the Soviet Union to her present status as a respected historian on the country. Interviewed by Subhash and Raunak on May 5, 2022. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

Daniel Jackson - Escaping the Rat Race

Daniel Jackson is a professor of Computer Science at MIT, former president of MIT Hillel, published author, and lauded photographer. During this conversation at Desi Dhaba, we discuss the power of diverse thought, the perils of competition, living in the present through spirituality, and the delicate dance of work-life balance. Interviewed by Subhash and Jake on April 5, 2022. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].