2036: The Podcast
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What will 2036 look like? And who will shape the world to come? Emory University is dedicated to creating positive transformation in the face of profound challenges. On each episode of 2036: The Podcast, you’ll hear from faculty, alumni, students, and community members who embody the school’s mission to serve humanity through knowledge. These conversations were recorded in October 2021 at the 2O36 kickoff event in front of a live audience. If you want to learn about how Emory is reshaping the future—from using plant compounds to treat infectious diseases to the latest advances in brain health and artificial intelligence—this show is for you. THE FUTURE STARTS HERE.
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Recent Episodes
S3E14 Remembering President Jimmy Carter with James T. Laney
James T. Laney, former president of Emory University, reflects on his close friendship with President Jimmy Carter and the founding of The Carter Center at Emory. He shares memories of their work to…
S3E13 Remembering President Jimmy Carter with Terry Adamson
In this special podcast, Terry Adamson 68C 73L shares stories from his lifelong friendship with President Jimmy Carter. As a key figure in founding The Carter Center, Adamson reflects on its…
S3E12 Opening Doors: The Power of Art
Libraries and museums don’t just preserve history. Clint Fluker, Emory’s inaugural senior director of culture, community, and engagement for the Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries, wants them to…
S3E11 Finding Connections: The Power of Literature
Sarah Higinbotham, assistant professor of English at Emory’s Oxford College, examines concepts of justice and human rights in literature. Higinbotham encourages students to look at old works through…
S3E10 Tiny Discoveries, Big Impact: The Power of Innovation
For Wilbur Lam, innovation in medicine is all about improving patient care. As associate dean of innovation at Emory School of Medicine, Lam sees great promise in microtechnology to understand,…
S3E9 Beyond the Diagnosis: The Power of Connection in Medicine
For David Frank, practicing medicine involves more than just the art and science. Throughout his career, he has been inspired by deeply personal connections. One connection is particularly…
S3E8 Breaking the Class Ceiling: The Power of Equitable Workplaces
Andrea Dittmann’s research on inequality in the workplace stems from personal experience. As a graduate student working part-time in a restaurant, she saw a difference in how she was treated as a…
S3E7 Unlocking the Immune System: The Power of Vaccines
The race to develop an effective COVID-19 vaccine showed the world just how powerful the immune system can be to prevent serious illness. Rafi Ahmed discusses how understanding the immune system is…
S3E6 Finding Common Ground: The Power of Debate
Ed Lee knows a thing or two about the power of healthy discussion. As senior director of the Barkley Forum for Debate and senior director of inclusivity for Emory College, he says an effective…
S3E5 Law and Economics: The Power of Money in the Courtroom
Judges are seen as impartial arbiters of the law, but they are elected officials with different legal backgrounds. Joanna Shepherd, Thomas Simmons Professor of Law at Emory, studies the intersection…
S3E4 Striking the Right Note: The Power of Music in Liberal Arts
Growing up in a multicultural home, Paul Bhasin was surrounded by diverse music—from Latin American pop songs to vintage Bollywood soundtracks. Now an accomplished orchestral trumpeter, Bhasin…
S3E3 Groundswell: The Power of Community Science
Eri Saikawa, professor and environmental scientist at Emory, is researching soil and air quality in communities around the world to better understand the impacts of climate change. Saikawa looks at…
S3E2 Changing Care: The Power of Diversity in Medicine
When Nanette K. Wenger, renowned cardiologist and professor at Emory, began practicing medicine, research on heart disease in women was nonexistent. Wenger’s pioneering work changed how the medical…
S3E1 Times of Trouble: The Power of Spirituality in Health Care
Growing up next to a church, Jill Hamilton, professor at Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, understands the importance of Bible verses and hymns when facing difficult situations. That’s…
S2E12 2O36: A Future Without Stigma - Extended Director's Cut
What if, rather than fearing failure, we recognize that growth only happens when we make mistakes? In this extended director’s cut of Season 2 Episode 9: A Future Without Stigma, Emory Alumni Board…
S2E11 2O36: A Future Where Passion Meets Purpose
Students have heard it for decades: What are you going to do after college? Branden Grimmett, who leads career and professional development at Emory College, challenges us to ask a better question:…
S2E10 2O36: A Future of Resiliency
Is pickleball the secret to resiliency? In this episode, Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani sits down with Keiko Price, Emory’s athletics director, to sketch out a holistic vision for health…
S2E9 2O36: A Future Without Stigma
Join Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani as he goes deep with James Raper, a longtime mental health counselor and Emory’s inaugural associate vice president for health, well-being, access,…
S2E8 2O36: A Future With Space for Everyone
Human flourishing depends on connecting and belonging. How do we carve out space in our lives to ensure connection for ourselves and others? Listen as Emory Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani and…
S2E7 2O36: A Future Where Data and Privacy Can Coexist
With the advent of artificial intelligence technologies, consumers can access more personalized goods and services than ever before. But at what cost? Listen as host Emory Alumni Board President…
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2036: The Podcast has published 40 episodes since August 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
2036: The Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 21m.
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