13: Recent Episodes
A Colgate University Podcast
Thirteen is a bi-weekly podcast where one Colgate University community member answers 13 questions about their work. Topics vary widely, with episodes that touch on ancient history, global politics, sociology and anthropology, literature, science, the arts, and more.
Join Colgate Assistant Professor of Computer Science Noah Apthorpe as he discusses how he approached leading an AI workshop with the assistance of a Picker Interdisciplinary Science Institute grant. Faculty in the two-day long workshop experimented with several AI models and practiced with fictitious data sets to see how the systems may help to advance their own work.
Join Assistant Professor of History Rachel Grace Newman as she discusses the research and findings of her new book that explores the history and politics of foreign education in Mexico.
Professor Carolyn Guile's senior-level humanities course: Arts, Letters, and Liberty in Enlightenment America and Europe, asked students the question, “What does it mean to be an American?” In this new episode of 13, students from the class will share some of what they learned in developing their final projects, which included creating podcasts of their own.
What happens when electronics are no longer manufactured, but are grown? In this all-new episode of 13, Assistant Professor of Physics Ramesh Adhikari explains how he and his students are turning ordinary leaves into power-producing batteries with seemingly endless possibilities ahead.
Research Jeffrey Nugent joins the podcast along with Assistant Professor of Japanese Nicholas Albertson, Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor of Biology Ken Belanger, Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Lauren Philbrook, Head Women's Soccer Coach Lyndse Hokanson, and Head Men's Basketball Coach Matt Langel, as they share some of the lessons they've learned, and how they have helped to motivate students, in this all new episode of 13.
Colgate Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Chandra Russo joins the podcast to discuss her newest book, White Flank, Organizing White People for Racial Justice, published by Stanford University Press. The book tells the story of a new generation of white antiracist efforts in a range of local contexts, from Los Angeles to rural Appalachia.
Colgate’s Spring 2026 Clifford Family Innovator in Residence Bobby Carter, producer of the wildly popular NPR Tiny Desk Concert series, shares his passion for music and takes listeners behind the scenes of the world's most famous music series that is recorded in an actual office.
Colgate Professor of Biology Engda Hagos returns to the show to discuss the cutting edge research that he conducts with his students.*EDITOR'S NOTE:Professor Hagos reached out to share a slight correction. He said that the mother and father each contribute 23 chromosomes, not 26. We apologize for the error.
Colgate Professor Chad Sparber returns to the program to discuss recent developments with the H-1B Visa program in the United States. Sparber is the W. Bradford Wiley Chair in International Economics; Professor of Economics and the Director of the Lampert Institute.
Peter Balakian, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and Colgate University Donald M. and Constance H. Rebar professor in humanities and professor of English, reads selections from his newest work of poetry, recently published by The University of Chicago Press, New York Trilogy.
Join the Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics Emeritus Robert Garland for a spooky exploration into the history of humanity's relationship with death in this all new episode of 13.Professor Garland is an expert on Greek religion, Greek urban development, Greek society and social values, and Athenian topography. He also has an uncanny knack for finding the threads between antiquity and the modern world, and he is a well-respected scholar on the lives of everyday people in the ancient world. His most recent book, What to Expect When You're Dead: An ancient tour of death and the afterlife, was just published this year by Princeton University Press.
Special guest host Jordan Doroshenko,Director of Athletics Communications, is joined in the studio by Colgate's new Head Women's Basketball Coach Shannon Bush.
Join Colgate alumna Nicole Gordon ’10, as she shares her entrepreneurial journey to create Nikigo, which she has branded as the ultimate soy sauce replacement. Gordon shares how her liberal arts education, coupled with the steadfast support of Colgate's alumni network via the Thought Into Action program, turned her dream into reality.
Join Jeremy Wattles, Director of the Max A. Shacknai Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education to learn more about how Colgate students are giving back in the community. The COVE will be celebrating 25 years of giving back next year. Since its inception in 2001, thousands of students have contributed more than 635,000 service hours, equaling almost $17.8 million in economic impact with community partners.
Join Colgate's Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, and Robert A.M. Stern Architects Associate Partner Kasey Tilove, for a discussion about the planning and progress related to the University's Third-Century Plan endeavor to create a new expanded West Campus along Broad Street in support of juniors and seniors living down the hill.
Join the Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni as he discusses his newest book, Aliens Like Us?: An Anthropologist’s Field Guide to Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life. Aveni's funny and irreverent work speaks to the trained astrophysicist and the curious layperson alike about a simple but previously unexplored question: Why do we assume aliens, if they are really out there, behave just like us?
Kathy High ’77 is a prolific bio-artist and experimental filmmaker and a professor of video and new media in the arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. High joined us in the studio to discuss her work while on campus as part of the Eric J. Ryan and Film and Media Studies (FMST) Annual New Media Lecture Series.
The Charles Evans Hughes Visiting Chair of Government and Jurisprudence in the Department of Political Science Stephanie Miner joins the podcast to share her experiences as former mayor of the City of Syracuse. Miner discusses the ups and downs of running one of New York's largest cities in this all new episode.
Join the Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Peace and Conflict Studies Emeritus Andrew Rotter as he takes a deep dive into the history of the Panama Canal, from its inception and first construction failure under the French, to the current day status of one of the world's most important nautical passageways.
Join Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Lauren Philbrook as she shares her research focused on understanding how children’s sleep patterns and routines impact everything from behavioral regulation to learning to general wellbeing, in this all new episode of 13.
Special guest host Jordan Doroshenko,Director of Athletics Communications, is joined in the studio by Colgate's new Head Football Coach Curt Fitzpatrick. Coach Fitzpatrick discusses his career and football and the future of the program at Colgate.
In this episode we are joined by Professors Chad Sparber and Rishi Sharma to talk about the H-1B Visa program in the United States. Sparber and Sharma recently co-authored an op-ed for the Washington Post that offers an alternative option for how the visas are currently awarded. Chad Sparber is the W. Bradford Wiley Chair in International Economics; Professor of Economics and the Director of the Lampert Institute. Rishi Sharma is an Associate Professor of Economics.
Colgate University President Brian W. Casey joins us in the studio for a special conversation that was broadcast live on Colgate Day, December 13, 2024. President Casey discusses the many developments on campus since the launch of the Third-Century Plan and answers questions from Colgate alumni.
In this all new episode we are joined by Colgate Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Erin Cooley. Cooley's work looks at how the persistence of hierarchies in the United States influence people's policy attitudes, as well as their mental and physical health.
Join Assistant Professor of Geography Emily Mitchell-Eaton as she discusses her new book, New Destinations of Empire Mobilities, Racial Geographies, and Citizenship in the Transpacific United States. Mitchell-Eaton explores the policies and history of migration from the Marshall Islands through ethnographic, policy-based, and archival research. Learn about how the 1986 Compact of Free Association led to a new Marshallese diaspora, whose largest population resettled in the unlikely location of Springdale, Arkansas.
Join Colgate's long-time University Physician Dr. Merrill Miller for a wide-ranging conversation about the history of medicine, Title IX and the growth of womens' sports, and the complexities of managing day-to-day care for a University community, in this all-new episode of 13.
We kick off an all new season with returning guest, Professor Sam Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Public Affairs and Policy Research Initiative at Colgate University. In this episode, Professor Rosenfeld shares his insights about the upcoming election and the current political landscape in America.
Amy Walters, Lecturer in Film and Media Studies, teaches a class about podcasts at Colgate. In this episode we are joined by Walters and two of her students, Matthew Robertson and Bo Lynett, who created their own podcasts for the class.
The Colgate Live Music Collective is a group of faculty, students and staff that works together to bring live music to campus. We are joined by Jeff Bary,Sweet Family Chair and Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Joshua FinnellDirector of Research and Scholarly Initiatives in the University Libraries to discuss how the Live Music Collective operates and to get a glimpse at some of the exciting artists that will be coming to campus.
Explore the cosmos with Colgate Associate Professor of Physics Jonathan Levine. Professor Levine shares his journey from his childhood interests in astronomy to his work in an upcoming 2027 lunar research mission through NASA’s recurring Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) program. Professor Levine teaches courses in the traditional physics and astronomy curriculum, and a Core Sciences course on the atmosphere Core 166S. Levine also works with the Benton Scholars at Colgate and discusses some of the exciting work being done by students in that program.
In this episode we are joined by professors from Colgate's Economics Department for a discussion of the National Debt. Nicole Simpson and Rich Higgins guide us through the complexities of the debt, from what it is and how we got to where we are to the implications on the future of the global economy. Simpson is the W. Bradford Wiley Professor of International Economics and Chair of the Department of Economics. Higgins is an Assistant Professor in Economics.
Join Director Catherine Cardelús and Associate Director Julie Dudrick as they share the history and mission of the Upstate Institute. Dudrick and Professor Cardelús discuss the work of the institute and its impact on the community and broader region.
Join Associate Professor of Anthropology Santiago Juarez as he shares his explorations and discoveries in the ancient Maya city of Noh K'uh, located in current-day Chiapas, Mexico. Juarez's work is prominently featured in the new Disney+ series, Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin, in the episode "Cradle of the Maya."
Join April Baptiste, Associate Dean of the Faculty for Global and Local Initiatives; Professor of Environmental Studies and Africana and Latin American Studies for an all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate's new Vice President and Director of Athletics for an in depth discussion, from Amir's time as a student athlete at Colgate to the future of the program. Go 'Gate!
Join Renee Madison, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion as well as Rodney Agnant, Director for Inclusion & Belonging and Amari Simpson, Director for Diversity and Equity as they discuss the work they do in Colgate's Office of Equity and Diversity.
Museums and private collectors around the world have come under fire for displaying objects with questionable histories, and some have even been subject to police raids and confiscations. Hear from Professor of Art and Chair of Museum Studies Elizabeth Marlowe as she shares her insights into the world of stolen antiquities, and her work to assist the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in the seizure of a famous bronze sculpture from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, in this all new episode of 13.
Join us for a discussion with Laura Festine, Director of University Grants and Sponsored Research, as we learn how Colgate pursues grant opportunities, the impact of grants on the University and what makes a "beautiful" grant proposal.
Join Colgate's Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carolyn Strobel-Larsen, Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Christian Vischi, and Entrepreneur in Residence Travis Millman for a wide-ranging discussion about the ways Colgate supports student entrepreneurs in this all new episode of 13.
Join Assistant Professor of Anthropology Justin Helepololei for an in-depth look at the U.S. prison system. Take a peek inside prisons across the country as Helepololei examines the concept of incarceration with the lens of an anthropologist in this all new episode of 13.
Welcome to an all-new season of 13. In this episode, Howard Fineman ’70, recounts his early days at Colgate as editor of the Maroon News. Hear about his journey after college, from daily newspaper reporter in Kentucky to chief political correspondent at Newsweek, before eventually moving on to become global editorial director at the Huffington Post, and more recently as a regular contributor for several national news outlets.
Join this special season finale of 13 as three members of the Colgate University Computer Science Department share their insights into the history of AI development, understanding the power and limitations of current AI systems, and what, if anything, we should fear about this potentially world-changing technology.
Join Colgate Vice President for Advancement Karl Clauss for a discussion on the ambitious goals of the University's Third-Century Campaign and learn about some of the many ways alumni can make on impact.
Join Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin for a conversation that was originally broadcast live on March 31 on YouTube. Dean McLoughlin discusses how the Third-Century Plan will impact the student experience at Colgate.
Join Christian A. Johnson Associate Professor of Theater; Chair, Department of Theater; University Professor, CORE 152 in a wide ranging discussion from his research of Philadelphia’s annual Mummers Parade to the future of Arts, Creativity and Innovation at Colgate University.
Join Noor Khan, Associate Professor of History and Director of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, in a discussion about the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies(MIST)program at Colgate.
Robert A.M. Stern (RAMSA) Architect Kasey Tilove has worked closely with Colgate to design and plan for all of the new buildings that have been constructed on campus in the past seven years. Tilove's first project at Colgate was to help design the University's home for Career Services, Benton Hall. Hear about what goes into designing new buildings at Colgate and how architects approach design and construction in the context of a 200-year old campus often cited as one of the nation's most beautiful places of higher education.
Join Provost and Dean of the Faculty Lesleigh Cushing for a conversation that was originally broadcast live on February 17 on YouTube. Cushing, the Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Professor in Jewish studies and professor of religion, discusses topics ranging from academic freedom to classroom innovation.
Join Art and Art History Professor Carolyn Guile, along with eight members of her ARTS475 senior seminar course, as they share the thesis topics of their semester-long effort to uncover the hidden history of some of the world's most interesting artists and their work.
Jump into an all-new season of 13 with a special episode that was originally aired live on YouTube on Colgate Day.
Join Colgate Professor of Sociology Paul Lopes for a wide-ranging exploration into the history of Jazz, comic books, and the commonalities of Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese in this season finale of 13. Thank you to all of our dedicated listeners. We hope you have enjoyed all that 13 has offered in 2022, and will be exited to return with an all new season of episodes in January, 2023.
Join Colgate Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Langel for a wide-ranging discussion about leading a Division I basketball team, defeating Syracuse twice in a row, and how he works to build a culture of excellence on this all new episode of 13.
Join John Golden '66 for a conversation about the Golden Fellows at Colgate. This prestigious fellowship, generously endowed by Golden, provides summer internship funding, in addition to advising, programmatic, and financial support for students interested in pursuing law school or medical school. Hear from a current Golden Fellow recipient, and learn about the history of this impactful program in an all new episode of 13.
In this episode Associate Professor of English C.J. Hauser discusses literary influences, her latest collection of short stories, the experience of writing deeply personal memoirs for a wide audience, and her love of the X-Files. Hauser also reads a selection from The Crane Wife: A Memoir in Essays.
Carmine Di Sibio '85, P'18, '21, discusses his journey from his days as a Colgate student to becoming CEO of one of the world's leading consulting firms in this all-new episode of 13. Learn about how the liberal arts serve DiSibio as he navigates a complex and constantly evolving organization of more than 350,000 employees in more than 150 countries.
Colgate University’s Constitution Day Debate brings to campus seasoned experts in their fields to debate topics facing the nation as a way to celebrate the national holiday and to encourage informed discourse among students. Colgate Professor of Political Science Stanley Brubaker introduces the history behind the annual event followed by the full recording of the debate. Moderated by Brubaker, the debate featured UCLA Jesse Dukeminier Professor of Law Richard H. Sander and Randall Kennedy, Michael R. Klein Professor of law at Harvard University debating two major cases before the Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. Both cases raise the question of whether colleges and universities can consider race as a factor in admissions. The event was sponsored by Colgate’s Forum for Constitutional Government and the Center for Freedom and Western Civilization.
Join Colgate Associate Professor of History Dan Bouk for a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Census and some stories of the data it harbors. Bouk discusses his latest book, which closely examines newly released data in the 1940 Census, the question men, and some of the more troubling aspects of how that particular data set was used as the U.S. prepared to enter World War II.
Join Colgate Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rebecca Shiner, and University Chaplain Mark Shiner for a discussion about an extended study course that brought students to Iceland in a quest to understand the meaning of happiness... and it isn't Hákarl (fermented shark).
The fourth season of Colgate's 13 podcast kicks off with Senior Director of Communications and Parent Initiatives Rebecca A. Downing. In an episode geared specifically for new and returning Colgate families, Learn all about the University's work to keep parents informed about the exciting opportunities on campus, while also empowering students to take control of their academic experience.
Join author, podcaster, wellness aficionado, and decorated Navy Seal Mark Divine '85 for a deep dive into his path from Colgate student to a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Seals in this season-three finale of 13. Learn more about Divine and his work to help people achieve their mental and physical fitness goals at unbeatablemind.com.
Chief Information Officer Niranjan Davray discusses the role of technology in education and the many ways Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the Colgate community.
Join Professor of Geography Peter Klepeis, Co-Owner of the downtown Hamilton coffee roaster Fojo Beans Dan Joseph, and professor and coffee expert from the Universidad of the Andes Andres Guhl for an in-depth discussion about coffee production, a Colgate Sophomore Residential Seminar trip to the country, and the real meaning behind coffee labels Organic and bird safe in this all new episode of 13.
Professor of Music and Director of the Colgate University Orchestra Marietta Cheng joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a conductor and music professor in this all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate faculty from Russian and Eurasian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Science, and LGBTQ+ Initiatives for a special roundtable episode about the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Join Colgate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Geography Daniel Bertrand Monk as he discusses a newly published work that takes a critical eye toward refugee housing efforts of the United Nations and its partnership with IKEA.
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning Professor of English Peter Balakian as he shares his thoughts about teaching and writing poetry, his long-time work for Armenian Genocide recognition, and hear a reading from his newest book.
Colgate Political Scientist Sam Rosenfeld breaks down how the filibuster has functioned in congress throughout the years, the current challenges to changing the filibuster rules, and the history of partisan politics in this all new episode of 13.
Join the Colgate Peter L. and Maria T. Kellner Endowed Chair in the Arts, Creativity and Innovation DeWitt Godfrey as he discusses the design and construction of his massive steel sculptures.
Join Colgate’s Africana, Latin, Asian, and Native American Cultural Center Director Esther Rosbrook for a discussion about the University’s cultural programing and support services provided by ALANA... and be sure to stick around for a harmonious 13th question.
Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rebecca Shiner, and two of her former students, Peter Tappenden '18 and Fanyi Mo '20 talk about their research that was recently published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress titled, “Narrating life in the military: Links between veterans’ narrative processing of service experiences and their posttraumatic stress symptoms and well-being.”
Join Colgate’s 17th President Brian W. Casey as he returns to the podcast for the first time since the start of the global pandemic. Casey shares his experience of quarantining in West Hall, and overseeing a University in motion while the world continues to grapple with a persistent public health threat. Learn about the University’s ongoing implementation of the Third-Century Plan, including new construction, renovations, faculty investment, and major changes to the campus landscape in this last-of-the-year episode of 13.
Join Colgate's AVP of Counseling and Psychological Services Dawn LaFrance as she shares what the University does to support the mental health of students on campus. Learn about the various support groups, therapy sessions, and unique initiatives now in place, and find out more about how students can access these services in this all-new episode of 13.
Join Colgate Admission Officers Brittney Dorow and Mari Prauer as they answer common student questions about applying to colleges. Learn the basics about financial aid, how to narrow down a college search, and find out how schools evaluate applications when they are test-optional in this all-new episode of 13.
Join the co-directors of Colgate's Center for Freedom and Western Civilization as they discuss the genesis of the group, its mission, and past speakers that they have brought to campus in this new episode of 13.
Ride along with the Russian mafia as Professor of Anthropology and Peace and Conflict Studies Nancy Ries shares her experiences conducting anthropological research in Russia; the rise of Thugocracy, and the cultural importance of potatoes, in this all-new episode of 13.
Join Colgate Director of Off-Campus Study Joanna Holvey-Bowles and Associate Professor of Geology Martin Wong for an in-depth discussion about Colgate's off-campus study offerings; why it is important to learn outside of your comfort zone, and how the pandemic impacted the University's long-standing programs abroad in this all-new episode of 13.
Learn about biomass as the primary heat source for the University, and how burning locally sourced wood chips helped reduce Colgate's carbon footprint on its pathway to carbon neutrality in 2019.
Learn about Colgate’s famous Living Writers program in this special episode of 13 with Professors Jennifer Brice and Ryan Hall.
Welcome back to an all new season of 13, the bi-weekly podcast where Colgate University community members answer 13 questions about their work. This first episode of the season with Dean of Students Dorsey Spencer Jr. and Director of Residential Life Danielle Nied discusses Arrival Day 2021, student support at Colgate, the philosophy of residential life on a liberal-arts campus, and advice for new students and their families.
Join Chief of Staff to the President Hanna Rodriguez-Farrar as she explains how the Colgate Board of Trustees works, planning a Commencement during a pandemic, and how one lucky lottery ticket changed the course of her life in this all-new episode of 13. This will be the last podcast of the spring semester. We will return in August with a new season for the fall.
Join Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience F. Scott Kraly as he shares some of his more than 20 years of research into how the human brain regulates eating and drinking, and how psychiatric medications have changed through the years, in this all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate's Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services Kerra Hunter in this all new episode of 13. Hunter works to support Colgate's international student population which currently hails from 44 countries around the world. Hunter discusses the visa requirements for international students, and the ways the University works to make their transition to studying in the United States as seamless as possible.
Join Colgate Assistant Professor of Geology Joe Levy as he talks about his work with NASA to learn more about Mars, the ancient history of glaciers on the red planet, and how a major National Science Foundation grant is helping to train student drone pilots on this all new episode of 13.
Join Vice President and Director of Athletics Nicki Moore as she talks about the University's return to competition during the pandemic, memorable game moments, and the drive to build an even stronger inclusive community of excellence on this all new episode of 13.
Join Professor of Mathematics and LGBTQ Studies Ken Valente, and Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Professor Sarah Keen, as they discuss a multi-year digital history project focused on the legacy of LGBTQ students and activism at Colgate. This episode includes voices from the digital history project along with students involved in collecting the oral histories. Assistant Professor of LGBTQ Studies Paul Humphrey also joins the show to discuss how he plans to use the work in one of his courses this semester.
Join Alumnus Dan Benton ’80, H’10, P’10 and Professors Leseligh Cushing and Mary Simonson as they discuss Benton's recent $25 million gift to Colgate and what it means for the future of innovation on this liberal arts campus.
Civil war has erupted in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and most of the world is in the dark about what is happening thanks to a communications blackout in the country. Join Associate Professor of Biology Endga Hagos, who grew up in the Tigray region and still has family there today, to learn more about this ongoing conflict and the humanitarian crisis being left in its wake. Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Director of Women's Studies Susan Thomson also joins the episode to help provide historical background and current geopolitical context to the ongoing situation.
Colgate University’s Vice President of Communications Laura Jack talks about communicating during a pandemic, building brand consistency within different targeted audiences, and the unique opportunities working at a liberal arts university provides.
In 2021’s first episode of 13, Professor of Psychology Carrie Keating shares her insight on the physiology of leadership, how she came to study nonverbal communication and assessing charisma, the impact of society’s move to more remote, and how the balance between reward and punishment are used to form strong social bonds.
Join Professor of Political Science Robert Kraynak as he shares insight into his latest research about Thomas Aquinas's idea of natural law (a higher moral law for politics) and its development by later Thomists (dubbed neo-Thomists), in this all new special episode of 13.
Join the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Ellen Percy Kraly as she shares insight into her research related to global forced migration, refugees in the United States, and the history of a major art repatriation effort at Colgate in this all new episode of 13.
Join Associate Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Chris Henke as he shares his research into the development of California as a food production powerhouse, the social influence of infrastructure on society, and discover his favorite recipe (included in the show notes), on this all new episode of 13.
Colgate political science faculty members gather for a round table discussion of what happened on Election Day, 2020. Professor Michael Hayes, and Assistant Professors Sam Rosenfeld and Matt Luttig share their insights into the disparities between election-night results and national polls, a divided Congress, and the future of the Republican and Democratic parties in this all new special episode of 13.
Join Colgate University Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Ynesse Abdul-Malak and Syracuse University Professor of Sociology Madonna Harrington Meyer, as they discuss their research related to grandparents caring for grandchildren with disabilities in this all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate’s Associate Vice President for Campus Safety, Emergency Management, and Environmental Health and Safety Dan Gough as he talks about the University’s response to COVID-19, how Colgate operates during emergency situations, and more in this all new episode of 13.
Join Professor Tomlinson as she discusses details about a new paper she co-authored about the psychology of aging, titled “Growing Into Retirement: Longitudinal Evidence for the Importance of Partner Support for Self-Expansion,” on an all new special episode of 13.
Assistant Professor of Biology Ana Jimenez studies the reasons why most small dogs tend to outlive their larger counterparts, and she also works to understand the impacts of climate change on songbirds. Dig deeper into the biology behind these questions in this new episode of 13.
Join us for an all new special episode of 13 in which Associate Professor of Sociology Alicia Simmons shares news of a new endeavor to create online course content for a broad audience titled, Sociology 101: How Social Forces Shape Our Lives.
Join Colgate Assistant Professor of Political Science Juan Fernando Ibarra Del Cueto for an in-depth look at state building, democratization, and the relationship between political and economic development in Mexico and Latin America, in this all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate Professor of Geology and Peace and Conflict Studies Karen Harpp to learn about her volcanology work in the Galapagos, and how she and her students have explored different modes of online learning and interaction.
Join 13 as we chat with recent alumna Natalie Sportelli '15, Lerer Hippeau Content and Brand Manager, as she shares her insights into the world of venture capital. What is it, how does it work, and who can take advantage of the opportunities created by firms seeking to fund new ventures and exciting products.
Join the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Endowed Chair of Africana and Latin American Studies Kwasi Konadu as he discusses the influential history of a traditional healer in Ghana, the problem with official statistics related to the slave trade, and the legacy of a community center in Brooklyn called, The East.
Dean of the College Paul McLoughlin shares his thoughts on the residential learning experience at Colgate, how student-life is improved by the Third-Century Plan, and how ongoing changes to Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, and Campus Safety are all aimed at bolstering support for students.
Take a journey through time and space with Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni. Learn about how different cultures developed their own lore for the constellations we see in the night sky, the history of time as we know it, and how magic relates to science in this all new episode of 13.
Join Colgate Associate Vice President for Career Initiatives Michael Sciola as he discusses career planning during a pandemic, the most common mistakes applicants make when submitting a resume, and how the loss of solid handshakes might impact future job interviews.
Colgate physicians Dr. Merrill Miller and Dr. Ellen Larson talk about their work to keep the Colgate University community healthy as the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 spread around the globe. The doctors share their thoughts about the emergence of COVID-19 and all of the work that has gone into the University's response to the threat of this illness.
Join Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics Robert Garland as he discusses the plagues and pandemics of the ancient world on this new episode of 13. A prolific author, Professor Garland has published 14 books, dozens of journal articles, and he is a well-respected scholar on the lives of everyday people in the ancient world. This is Professor Garland’s second appearance on the podcast.
Join Colgate Assistant Professor of History and Native American Studies Ryan Hall as he discusses his forthcoming book Beneath the Backbone of the World: Blackfoot People and the North American Borderlands, 1720-1877. Hall’s research focuses on the experience of native peoples in both the U.S. and Canada, the fur trade, and the history of international borders.
Thirteen travels to New York City to discuss disruption and innovation with the co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival Craig Hatkoff. Learn about the genesis of the now-famous festival, Hatkoff’s chance friendship with Robert De Niro, and his current work to foster creative innovation through the Disruptor Foundation.
Join Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Susan Thomson as she discusses the history and the legacy of genocide in Rwanda, the emotional and ethical challenges for field research in Africa, and why the government is now a major sponsor of a Premier league soccer team.
Join Colgate Alumnus Nick Kokonas, co-owner of the world-renowned Alinea, Next, Aviary, Aviary NYC, Roister, and the St. Clair Supper Club, as he shares his thoughts about experiential dining, Twitter dustups, and how he is taking on an established tech giant to improve how restaurants handle online reservations.
Join Colgate Russian and Eurasian Studies Director and Associate Professor of Geography Jessica Graybill as she discusses her research in Russia, and how climate change is impacting the cities of Vladivostok and Teriberka.
Colgate President Brian W. Casey shares his thoughts on college leadership, affordability, new construction, planning for the future, and what he is usually thinking about while doing laps in his morning swim routine.
Join Associate Professor of English Jennifer Brice as she shares her approach to creative writing, her connection to Alaska, and how she is preparing for an upcoming study group that will bring her and her students to the base camp of Mount Everest.
Join Colgate Director of Sustainability John Pumilio to learn about the history of Colgate’s 10-year journey toward becoming the first carbon neutral University in New York State. Discover what a carbon credit really is all about, and find some simple new ways to be a better steward of the Earth in your own life.
Join Assistant Professor of English Nimanthi Rajasingham as she explains the history of colonialism in Sri Lanka and the government’s long and brutal war with the Tamil Tigers. Professor Rajasingham also shares her research into the women’s movement of South Asia and how protest art, literature, and theater all plays into the region’s social movements.
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Jeff Bary shares his thoughts on an array of interstellar topics including: how scientists use light to study the universe, how planets are formed, what is proto-planetary disk, and his opinion on the likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrial life via the Drake Equation.
Join Associate Professor of Sociology Alicia Simmons as she discusses her research related to the intersections of the media, race, and politics in the United States. Professor Simmons sheds light on subjects that include how different variables, such as protests, can impact media depictions of police shootings, and how the media’s portrayal of race and crime helps to shape criminal justice policy preferences among the public.
Join Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle Lupton as she discusses the history of American diplomacy, the surprising impacts that widows and military veterans have as members of Congress, and how some board games can help illustrate the complexities of international relations.
Professor Garland delves into the nuances of life in the ancient world. Join the Colgate Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics as he shares stories of ancient Greek funeral customs, popular pets of the era, and the public figures who would have probably enjoyed Twitter.