Life curriculum with Gholdy Muhammad: How do we build a steady mindset for uneven times?
How a framework helps navigate a heavy world with joy.
This is UIC
“This is UIC” is the official podcast for the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago’s only public research university.
With each biweekly episode, “This is UIC” showcases how UIC leaders and innovators are inspiring change and shaping conversations on topics that matter, in Chicago and beyond.
Check back in September for Season 2 of “This is UIC.”
Episodes
Unpacking conflict zones with David Stovall: What happens when we refuse to look away?
Examining the formula for social conflict zones and the factors that contribute to them.
Space-bound with Yuri Labuca: How can perspective change your life?
How a journey from the Philippines to NASA shaped one student’s perspective and pursuit of space.
From here and from there with Zitlali Morales: What does belonging look like as a daughter of immigrants?
How growing up bilingual as a child of immigrants shapes identity and perspective.
Belief and belonging with Michael Pasek: Why can’t we all get along?
How beliefs and belonging influence who we are, how we see others and how we relate to one another.
The Attention Economy with Chris Kanich: Why is it so hard to put your phone down?
Exploring phone addiction and the attention economy in the age of personalized algorithms.
Bonus: Chair Chats exclusive with Holden Thorp
Exploring how mentorship and empathy shape leadership.
Education behind bars with Rhea Ballard-Thrower: How can learning transform the lives of incarcerated individuals?
Exploring how education behind bars can reduce recidivism and spark lasting change.
Shaping trajectory with Brian Murphy: Can relationships define our path?
Exploring how relationships shape life trajectory.
Uncovering the full story with John Monaghan: Can anthropologists help military families find closure?
Bringing closure to military families through anthropology.
Symbols in everyday life with Leah Lebowicz: Are emojis saying more than we realize?
Unpacking the power of storytelling in health care.
A horror filmmaker’s take with Jennifer Reeder: Is fear taught?
Unpacking how fear is learned—and how it can be unlearned.
Rhythms of resilience with Jaleel Abdul-Adil: How does music support mental health and trauma recovery?
Using hip-hop as a pathway to mental health and trauma recovery.