Futurism at JHU Podcast

Futurism at JHU Podcast

Mathew Chaves, Maxwell Rho, Aimee Liang, Omkar Katkade, Gordon Lee

Episodes 57
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
38%
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About This Podcast

The first and only science & technology podcast at Johns Hopkins University 🧬🤖 40+ episodes | 75K+ listens | 25+ countries | Top 25% on Spotify Follow us @futurismatjhu on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Home page: https://linktr.ee/futurismatjhu

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Recent Episodes

#57 – The Future of Biotech and Medical Innovations with Dr. Mark Zhang

Mar 30, 2026 43m

In this episode, host Gordon Lee sits down with Dr. Mark Zhang, a partner at Cloudstone Venture Fund and a Silicon Valley veteran. With experience spanning biophysical chemistry, software engineering…

#56 – Pheratech Systems: Insect-Inspired Intelligence in Robotics

Feb 27, 2026 35m

The future of robotics takes an innovative turn at the hands of Pheratech Systems, a company dedicated to socially autonomous systems. Gordon Lee talks to CEO Michael Huynh about how nature inspired…

#55 – Beyond the Plastic Crisis: Biorenewable Polyesters with Dr. Nsengiyumva

Feb 21, 2026 32m

Can we solve the plastic crisis by rethinking its very foundation? In this episode, Mathew Chaves sits down with award-winning Johns Hopkins lecturer Dr. Olivier Nsengiyumva. From his early life in…

#54 – From Neurons to Virtual Reality: Cindy Yuan on the Future of the Mind

Dec 22, 2025 35m

Cindy Yuan is a PhD student at Harvard studying neuroscience, investigating cognitive and computational processes in decision making, spatial representation, and navigation. Listen in to learn about…

#53 – AI and Humanity: Can We Keep Up The Pace?

Dec 05, 2025 58m

We continue our AI discussion with our guest speaker Joseph Brodsky. As algorithms continue to advance rapidly, how will we eventually integrate them into our everyday lives? Will their ascension to…

#52 – Rethinking AI: Can Its Consciousness Outpace Us?

Nov 29, 2025 41m

In this episode, we are breaking down what “conscious AI” really means and its implications for our lifestyles, occupations, and the future of humanity. Gordon Lee and Omkar Katkade lead this…

#51 – Back on Air

Oct 06, 2025 29m

Welcome to the new academic year! In this episode, we are introducing our wonderful new team for the year, including President Mathew Chaves, Vice-President Maxwell Rho, and our amazing Lead Hosts,…

#50 - A look into the journey of a ChemBe Senior (feat. Steven Doctorman)

Dec 05, 2024 16m

As graduation approaches we wanted to look into the journey of Steven Doctorman a ChemBe Senior recently admitted to Vanderbilt school of Medicine. What has his journey at Hopkins taught him and what…

#49 - Behavioral Economics (throwback)

Apr 29, 2024 51m

In the world of ever changing tactics making consumers purchase the latest products, how are behavioral sciences used to hack into the human conciousness to get us to spend more money? Futurism at…

#48 - Apple vs DOJ, the future of tech monopolies (feat. Bryan Muñoz)

Apr 20, 2024 42m

In this episode we discuss why Apple is currently getting sued by the U.S. Department of Justice. We also dive deep into what tech monopolies look like in our day and age. Futurism at JHU is a…

#47 - Wealth Inequality (feat. Bryan Muñoz)

Apr 13, 2024 46m

Wealth inequality is an immense problem in the United States so how does it affect us currently and how can we fix it in the potential future? Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns…

#46 - AI and Algorithms 2

Apr 06, 2024 1h 18m

In this podcast episode we continue our conversation on AI and Algorithms and their potential to encroach in our lives for both good and bad. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns…

#45 - The Current State and Future of Fitness

Mar 30, 2024 42m

In this episode we question the current fitness industry and what information is being spread online as well as what you can do to achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable manner. Futurism…

#44 - Is College Worth It? (feat. Bryan Muñoz)

Mar 10, 2024 34m

With the rise of college tuition and a seemingly saturated job market, is it worth it for students to attend college? That is what we try to answer today. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at…

#43 - A god-like Algorithm Pt.1

Mar 07, 2024 27m

With the rise of AI technologies more questions are being asked about its capabilities and potentinal. In this episode we discuss the possibility of an AI with god-like knowledge and how this could…

#42 - Reflecting on 2 Years of the Futurism at JHU Podcast | Nicholas & Ricardo

Dec 29, 2023 29m

Nicholas Doupsas (Co-Founder & Outgoing President) and Ricardo Morales Gonzalez (Co-Founder & Incoming President) of the Futurism at JHU Podcast reflect on the 2-year journey of the podcast.…

#41 - What Universities Owe Democracy | Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University

Dec 13, 2023 42m

Nicholas sits down with Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University, to discuss President Daniels’ book, “What Universities Owe Democracy." In this episode, we dive into the importance of…

#40 - Christina Special

Dec 05, 2023 56m

This is a special episode featuring Christina, Nicholas' sister so tune in to see what they talk about in this spontaneous and fascinating episode between siblings. Futurism at JHU is a…

#39 - The Future of Space Exploration

Nov 25, 2023 38m

Ricardo and Neha talk about the exploration of humanity's final frontier: space.

#38 - Hopkins Biotech Podcast | Joe Varriale, PhD

Nov 25, 2023 1h 4m

Nicholas and Ricardo talk with Joe Varriale, PhD, Host of the Hopkins Biotech Podcast. We discuss careers beyond academia, the most promising trends in the biotech, and advice for students in the…

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