Superheroes of Science

Superheroes of Science


Latest Episodes

What is Far-UVC technology, and How it Can Be Used to Make our Indoor Environments Healthier?
June 27, 2024

Today we chatted with John Rajchert about the application of using far UVC technology to make indoor environments healthier. Rajchert is a native of Sydney Australia with an impressive background in e

Understanding Quantum Physics
May 13, 2024

We wanted to know a few things about Quantum materials. Who better to ask than Erica W. Carlson, Ph.D., a Professor of Physics at Purdue University. Prof. Carlson holds a BS in Physics from the Califo

What is the Mars Perseverance Rover Doing Now?
April 24, 2024

Briony Horgan, Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, is working to determine whether we are alone in the Universe, or if life once existed on other planets such as Mars. She

AI Bias and Ethical Concerns
April 04, 2024

Dr. Lindsay Weinberg is a clinical assistant professor in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University, and the Director of the Tech Justice Lab. Her research and teaching are at the interse

How Machine Learning and A.I. Models Work
March 19, 2024

From writing code without knowing code to training models, Professor Tianyi Zhang discusses how Machine Learning and A.I. models work and what they are. He is an Assistant Professor at Purdue Univer

Who should study Cybersecurity?
February 28, 2024

In an era of increasing cyber threats, Eugene H. Spafford forges our future in the area of cybersecurity. Dr. Spafford is a Professor of Computer Science in Purdue Universitys College of Science. He

Understanding nuclear power.
February 08, 2024

From how nuclear power works to safety in the industry, Dr. Hitesh Bindra explains nuclear energy. Hitesh is an Associate Professor at Purdue Universitys School of Nuclear Engineering.

Understanding AI and Computer Vision with Raymond Yeh
January 23, 2024

Raymond Yeh is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Sciences at Purdue University. His research is at the intersection of machine learning and computer vision. Specifically, his resear

Being Curious Leads a Computer Scientist to Automated Algorithm Analysis
January 08, 2024

Andres Bejarano began his career wanting to make video games. Today Andres is a computer scientist who is an Assistant Professor of Practice. He researches making natural looking A.I. images and teach

Fostering Collaborations: Institutes Driving Interdisciplinary Solutions for a Sustainable Future
December 14, 2023

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Matt Huber, the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Future. Join us as we delve into the inner workings of this influential institute, exploring i

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