Best Lehigh University Podcasts (2025)

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Paul Brockman on Why Research is Important to Universities 45:32

13d ago45:32

45:32

Dr. Paul Brockman highlights the significance of conducting research at universities. Politically Connected Corporations Received More Exemptions from U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports, study shows Nobel Prize Awarded for Research Leading to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Fareed Zakaria's Global Public Square U.S. News Best Colleges Lehigh Ph.D. Program in B…

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In conversation with Geoff Watson, CEO of NCFDD 26:47

25d ago26:47

26:47

COACHECast speaks with Geoff Watson, CEO of NCFDD, about the power of mentoring, how leaders in higher education can prioritize it to support their faculty, and how to bridge the gap to make it effective. An organization that empowers faculty for lasting success through programs and coaching, NCFDD partnered with COACHE on the recent white paper “R…

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Ahmed Rahman on Learning About Leadership from Military Academies 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

Ahmed Rahman is taking a sabbatical to digitize and quantify the lives of tens of thousands of naval officers across three centuries. Learn why. Field Guide for Human Capital Decision Intelligence from Deloitte U.S. Naval Academy History of Sabbaticals Learn more about Ahmed RahmanBy Lehigh University

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Lehigh Engineering: What's your why? with Prof. Dhruv Seshadri 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

When Dhruv Seshadri hires a student, he doesn’t care about their GPA. He wants to know their why, that intangible thing that fuels their passion and stokes their curiosity and drive to solve real world problems. For Seshadri, an assistant professor of bioengineering who works with wearable devices to improve patient outcomes, the why is personal. R…

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Loren Keim on the ‘Never-Ending Tug-of-War’ Over Remote Work 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

The battle over remote work is “shifting from being about where work happens to who gets to decide where it happens,” says the Business School’s Loren Keim. Loren Keim on the Future of Office Space (podcast recorded 2022) Back to Work Barometer Reimagining Physical Space to Foster Connection Return to Office Mandates and Brain Drain Learn about the…

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Stephanie Prevost on Preventing Sexual Harassment by Clients 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

"Sexual harassment by clients can be just as pervasive and damaging to someone's career, but it's even more hidden," a Lehigh researcher says. Professor Prevost is conducting additional research into sexual harassment by clients in client-focused professional industries, including law, finance and consulting. She has created a survey to learn more …

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Chad Meyerhoefer on How Disaster Shocks Affect Farmers’ Health Care 25:36

3M ago25:36

25:36

A new study suggests that loss of income due to natural disasters devastating crops and livestock reduces farmers' use of health care services. U.S. Federal Crop Insurance program Taiwan Farmer's Health Insurance program Learn more about Professor Hung-Hao Chang. Learn more about Professor Chad Meyerhoefer.…

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In conversation with Dr. Holly Hutchins, University of North Texas 27:37

3M ago27:37

27:37

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Holly Hutchins, Vice Provost for Faculty Success, University of North Texas. Vice Provost Hutchins’ academic background is in human resource development where her focus has been on training transfer and faculty talent development. She is a proud UNT alumna and completed her Ph.D. in 2004. Before returning to UNT as Vice P…

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Natalya Vinokurova on What Happened to Kodak? 33:59

3M ago33:59

33:59

Extensive research into Kodak’s failure is at odds with the oft-told story that the company failed to see technology changes coming, Natalya Vinokurova says. Photo gallery of old Kodak cameras George Eastman, inventor of the Kodak camera Steven Sasson, inventor of the digital camera Learn more about Professor of Management, Rahuk Kapoor Learn more …

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Ramayya Krishnan on AI and the Future of Work 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

Ramayya Krishnan of Carnegie Mellon University, the 2024-25 Year of Learning featured speaker, discusses AI in academia and business. More ilLUminate podcasts about AI. Lehigh Business magazine article about generative AI in business. Learn more about Ramayya Krishnan.By Lehigh University

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In conversation with Dr. Andrea Romero, University of Arizona 29:04

5M ago29:04

29:04

Dr. Andrea Romero is Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona and has served in this role since 2019. Dr. Romero is also a faculty affiliate in psychology, Mexican American studies, gender and women’s studies, and Latin American studies. She serves as current president of the APLU’s Committee on Faculty Affairs. “It is about th…

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Lehigh’s STEM Squad: Helping kids discover the wonder of engineering 17:36

5M ago17:36

17:36

Chayah Wilburs has a knack for getting young kids excited about all things engineering. She’s the program manager for the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, and the head of the college’s newest outreach initiative, the STEM Squad. In this episode, Chayah talks about how she turns preschoolers into little coders, gets middle sch…

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Zach Zacharia on Biggest Threats to Global Supply Chain Heading into 2025 28:08

6M ago28:08

28:08

Cyberattacks, talk of tariffs and trade wars, labor shortages and uncertainty about AI concern supply chain managers as new year dawns. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Lehigh Business Decision and Data Analytics (DATA) department Zach Zacharia, associate professor of supply chain management Past Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Ma…

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Ludovica Cesareo on Moral Disengagement and Counterfeit Luxury Goods 24:13

6M ago24:13

24:13

Assistant professor of marketing, Ludovica Cesareo, talks about the problems fake products create for manufacturers, retailers, consumers and society at large. Lehigh University News story on Ludovica Cesareo's research Ludovica Cesareo on COVID-19 Fashion and Holiday Shopping (2020) 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries exhibition (Video) McGruff the Crime …

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In conversation with Dr. Nancy Brickhouse, Baylor University 26:05

7M ago26:05

26:05

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Nancy Brickhouse, Vice President and Provost at Baylor University. Prior to coming to Baylor in 2019, Nancy previously served as Provost at St. Louis University, and before this spent 27 years in various faculty and administrative roles at the University of Delaware. “You’ve got to learn where you are and you’ve got to le…

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Rebecca Wang on Overcoming AI Resistance in Health Care 33:00

7M ago33:00

33:00

A recent study suggests that reminding people that biases exist and are inherent in human decision making can make them more receptive to AI in medical care. Read the Lehigh News article about Prof. Wang's research Read Prof. Wang's paper titled, "To err is human: Bias salience can help overcome resistance to medical AI" Learn more about Prof. Wang…

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Burak Eskici on AI Agents, ‘Black Box’ Tools, and Delegating Creativity to Generative AI 32:50

7M ago32:50

32:50

What do we lose as generative AI moves from an assistant that helps us accomplish tasks to an autonomous agent? Burak Eskici considers the question. Listen to other podcasts about AI from Lehigh Business professors. Learn more about Lehigh's Computer Science and Business Honors Program. Learn more about the World Bank. Learn more about J-PAL South …

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In conversation with Dr. Mark Rieger, Florida Gulf Coast University 23:56

8M ago23:56

23:56

COACHECast speaks with Dr. Mark Rieger, who is currently on sabbatical from his position as Executive Vice President and Provost at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in Fort Myers, FL. Prior to joining FGCU, Dr. Rieger Dean and Director of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware, and held leadership positio…

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Dan Pietrzak on Why Private Credit Matters 30:34

8M ago30:34

30:34

The increased growth in private credit since 2010 is expected to continue, predicts Dan Pietrzak '97, Partner and Global Head of Private Credit at KKR. Finance Mentorship Program Lehigh Business Virtual Tour Lehigh Ranked #15 by Wall Street Journal 2024 Donald M. Gruhn '49 Distinguished Finance Speaker Series: Daniel Pietrzak '97 (VIDEO) Lehigh's A…

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Michael Rivera on Opportunities and Challenges of AI in Business 32:15

9M ago32:15

32:15

Generative AI is poised to become a “core driver of innovation across all industries” in the next decade, says Michael Rivera. So what does that mean for humans? Learn more about Michael Rivera ilLUminate podcasts about AI 2nd Annual Philadelphia Operations and Technology DayBy Lehigh University

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Qianqian Yu on Why Entrepreneurs are Ignoring Form D 23:03

10M ago23:03

23:03

Qianqian Yu, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Perella Department of Finance at Lehigh Business, explores how, for most private firms seeking an SEC exemption to raise capital in private markets, the benefits of not filing the required Form D outweigh the risks of getting caught, a new study finds.By Lehigh University

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Lehigh Engineering: Engineering for the real world 18:21

10M ago18:21

18:21

Her focus is on fundamental science, but everything Whitney Blocher McTigue does in the lab is aimed towards applications in the real world. As an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, Blocher McTigue is working toward a future where innovative wound care and shelf-stable medicine lead to healthier lives. And for her, the dr…

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In conversation with Dawn Bratsch-Prince, Iowa State University 32:03

10M ago32:03

32:03

Dr. Dawn Bratsch-Prince is Associate Provost for Faculty at Iowa State University, which includes her oversight of the Office of Institution Research, the ISU Ombuds Office, and the ISU ADVANCE Program. She is also a founding member of the Committee on Faculty Affairs (CFA) at APLU. “We can hire fantastic representative faculty from all 50 states, …

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Manoj Malhotra on Being the New Dean 29:14

10M ago29:14

29:14

Manoj Malhotra, dean of the College of Business, discusses what attracted him to Lehigh Business, the importance of alumni relationships and the role of faculty research, among other topics. Manoj K. Malhotra, Ph.D.By Lehigh University

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In conversation with Dr. Susan Carlson, University of California, Davis 31:01

12M ago31:01

31:01

Dr. Susan Carlson is Professor Emerita, University of California, Davis and Vice Provost Emerita, UC Office of the President, where she served in the role of Vice Provost from 2010 to 2022. Prior to joining UC, Dr. Carlson was Associate Provost for Faculty Advancement and Diversity for almost 10 years at Iowa State University. “You’re changing cult…

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Danny Zane on What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About Production Enjoyment 25:30

1y ago25:30

25:30

How much a seller enjoys making a product or service influences how much buyers are willing to pay and sellers are willing to charge, new research shows.By Lehigh University

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Episode 31: Gina Gratza - Marriage and Family Therapy | Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator | Psychedelic Integration and Coaching 1:53:51

1y ago1:53:51

1:53:51

In this episode, I talk with Gina Gratza, who specializes in psychedelic-assisted facilitation. In our conversation, Gina tells us about the many different organizations she is involved in and the work she does with them, including psychedelic integration and coaching, being an Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator, working with the Social Neuroscience and…

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Andrew Olenski on Nursing Homes’ Hidden Profits 34:00

1y ago34:00

34:00

A recent study counters the prevailing narrative that the nursing home industry is unprofitable, and needs higher reimbursement rates to avoid widespread closings.https://business.lehigh.edu/newsBy Lehigh University

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In conversation with Lisa Sullivan, Mount Holyoke College 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

Dr. Lisa Sullivan is Provost and Dean of Faculty, Mount Holyoke College, and has been in her role since July 2022. She previously served for six years as Vice President for Academic Affairs and the R. Michael Shanahan Dean of the Faculty at Harvard Mudd College, as well as a Professor of Economic History. “The opportunity to hear those different vo…

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Sam Dewalt on Harnessing the Superpower of Authenticity 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

The managing director of Lehigh@NasdaqCenter has come up with the DIvA framework to help women develop individual authenticity, a key to success in the workplace.By Lehigh University

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In conversation with Dr. Beau Breslin, Skidmore College 34:48

1y ago34:48

34:48

Dr. Beau Breslin is Professor of Government at Skidmore College, where he has spent most of career and held the position Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs between 2011-2018. “You have to be a good listener. You have to be empathetic. These are the things that build credibility and build political capital.” Dr. Breslin shares h…

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Don Bowen on AI’s Impact on FinTech 29:27

1y ago29:27

29:27

AI’s impact on the fintech industry has “been pretty profound already, and it's only going to accelerate from here,” a Lehigh Business faculty member says. In this episode of Lehigh University’s College of Business ilLUminate podcast, we are talking with Don Bowen about the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) has already had on the fintech ind…

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Lehigh Engineering: Making the Internet a Safer Place with Prof. Dominic DiFranzo 9:31

1y ago9:31

9:31

Like a lot of kids, Dominic DiFranzo spent loads of time on the internet when he was growing up. It was where he could connect with other people who shared his passion for “nerdy things” like science fiction and Japanese anime. Pretty soon, the web itself captivated him–how it worked technologically, and eventually, how people built online communit…

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Richard L. Revesz on Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Federal Regulations 29:39

1y ago29:39

29:39

“We ensure that the benefits of the regulations justify the costs.” Ricky Revesz talks about the “obscure but important” federal agency he heads.By Lehigh University

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In conversation with Dr. John Zomchick, University of Tennessee, Knoxville 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

31:57

Dr. John Zomchick is Provost at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, the state’s flagship university. Dr. Zomchick came to the university in 1985. He has held the role of Provost since 2020, and previously served as Provost for Faculty Affairs, Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor. "We have to make choices about where our resources go, but…

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In conversation with Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard, Georgia State University 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Georgia State University. Appointed to this role in February 2023, she previously served as Interim Provost and Georgia State’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs. “I've been a faculty member for decades and I really do believe in shared governance — it…

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Danny Zane on Big Pharma Marketing 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

38:57

Researchers asked executives and doctors about the biggest challenges and opportunities facing pharmaceutical marketing. Their answers may surprise you.By Lehigh University

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Episode 30: Jonathan Robinson - Marriage and Family Therapy | MDMA Facilitation | Ecstasy as Medicine 1:20:37

1+ y ago1:20:37

1:20:37

In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Robinson, the author of 14 books and a marriage and family therapist located in California. In our conversation, Jonathan tells us about his work in bringing together MDMA experiences and therapy. He discusses how his protocol is unique to other work being done with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy by emphasi…

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Ahmed Rahman on Greedflation 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

31:31

A Lehigh Business economist weighs in on greedflation, a theory that argues excessive corporate profits have played a large role in fueling inflation.By Lehigh University

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Phil Coles and Todd Watkins on Protecting Mushroom Crops from Pests and Diseases 26:23

1+ y ago26:23

26:23

Two Lehigh Business economists are part of a $7 million, multi-university and multidisciplinary USDA grant that aims to develop new ways to protect mushroom crops.By Lehigh University

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Zach Zacharia on Why Cybersecurity is Top Threat to Supply Chain 24:34

1+ y ago24:34

24:34

Cybersecurity and Data Risk tops the latest Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index for the fourth straight quarter.By Lehigh University

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Episode 29: Christi Meyers - Ketamine Infusion Therapy | Emergency Medicine | Self-Awareness | Flow Integrative 1:36:22

1+ y ago1:36:22

1:36:22

In this episode, I talk with Christi Meyers, the Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative, a ketamine infusion clinic in San Diego, California. In our conversation, Christi tells us about Flow Integrative as a form of practicing medicine that provides ketamine infusion therapy, as well as Flow Institute as an educational platform. She discusses the char…

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Bright Asante-Appiah on How Fair Pay Affects Firm Value 28:28

1+ y ago28:28

28:28

Companies that pay employees less fairly to reap short-term gains may sacrifice greater long-term firm value, a new study suggests.By Lehigh University

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Rebecca Wang on Holiday Shopping, Online Trends and AI 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

36:53

A marketing researcher discusses Black Friday, the power of omnichannel shopping, what to look out for in online reviews, and the role AI will play in shopping.By Lehigh University

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Episode 28: Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie - Plant Medicine | Integration | Community | Metaphysical Humanistic Science and Indigenous Science 1:45:58

1+ y ago1:45:58

1:45:58

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie. Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie have been working as underground facilitators of plant medicine for several years. In our conversation, they speak about how they were called to plant medicine and found each other through music. We also talk about opening up about facilitating plant medicine cere…

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Kofi Arhin on AI and the Hiring Process 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

In training AI systems on hiring, adding external information to data on past company hiring decisions can help make the process fairer, a study suggests.By Lehigh University

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Lehigh Engineering: Towards a More Resilient Energy Future with Prof. Javad Khazaei 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

12:19

Javad Khazaei came to the U.S from Iran. He was the first member of his family to leave the country, and at first, the transition was a tough one. But he pushed through what he calls, “the challenge that every international student has to overcome.” Today, he’s an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. In this episode, he talks…

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Chris Kauzmann on How Lehigh Ventures Lab Helps Founders Flourish 39:52

1+ y ago39:52

39:52

Launched in spring 2023, the Lehigh Ventures Lab helps students, faculty and recent alumni turn their entrepreneurial visions into viable startups.By Lehigh University

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Chad Meyerhoefer on What You Need to Know About Medicare 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

31:52

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period starts on Oct. 15, and runs through Dec. 7. If you or someone you love are on Medicare, what should you be looking at?By Lehigh University

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Episode 27: Mariya Punay - Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensure | Bridging Associative Marriage and Family Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology | Sofia University 1:43:36

1+ y ago1:43:36

1:43:36

In this episode, I talk with Mariya Punay. Mariya is working towards becoming a licensed psychotherapist in California. In our conversation, Mariya speaks to the meticulous process of working on becoming licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the many challenges she's faced throughout the process. She also speaks to the essential ne…

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