Episode 19: Standardized Tests

In this episode, the group revisits our predictions about AI from two years ago. We explore its impacts on education, employment, and energy use, and debate the big question: will AI end up destroying the world? Dwarkesh Patel's Substack: https://substack.com/@dwarkesh Water footprint resource: https://watercalculator.org/ Water footprint of foods: https://watercalculator.org/water-footprint-of-food-guide/ Publication on AI water and energy use: https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.03271 Publication on impacts of AI on employment: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/ddeming/files/PNAS_2019.pdf

The gang is back together for a new Episode where we discuss the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence while being joined by the creator of our intro/outro music Emilio Mejia. We also give an update on the podcast moving forward and all the good stuff that's coming in the future! Enjoy

In our latest episode, the group discusses some of the pitfalls and claims of pseudoscience. They give you the tools to recognize dubious claims to be sure to make informed choices when you're out in the world!   Enjoy!

In this week's episode we dive into our tried and tested methods of time management. 

The team sit down with Dr. Phillip Guichet and learn about the fascinating and academic world of interventional radiology. Learn about how Phil had his start in chemistry and how he moved into the field of medicine. He walks us through the importance of being up to date on the current literature to advise on medical procedures and he shares intriguing stories and challenges he's had to tackle during his career. Pull up a chair and listen in with Dr. Phillip Guichet!

Happy 2022! The ESP crew gets together and looks back at interviews and round-table discussions in 2021. We reflect on the great moments, hilarious moments, and the serious moments. Join us as we turn back the clock and relive our episodes!

In Episode 22 of ESP, we are joined by Dr. Mike McDonald. Mike talks to us about his inspiration to do science from a young age and his journey to landing an unconventional job at New Flyer Buses as a battery consultant. We have lots of good stories and laughs about being in the right place at the right time and taking full advantage of any opportunity presented. Enjoy!

In Episode 21, we're joined by the fabulous Alissa Matus who is a graduate student currently at UCI. We chat about the fundamentals of  mentorship and what makes a good vs a bad mentor in academia and industry. We also gush over some of our mentees and Alissa tells us of a children's book called A Chemist Clara Explores Mars that one of her awesome mentees wrote. Be sure to check it out at https://theoryofjoy.square.site/! We hope you enjoy it!

In Episode 20, we get together to try to figure out whether science is political based on these two papers: "The Peril of Politicizing Science" https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c01475 "Science is Political, and We Must Deal with It" https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c02017 After a fast synopsis of the papers, we try to make sense of whether science is political or not and what we, as scientists, should do about it. Enjoy!

In this Episode, the whole gang is back together and we dive into a discussion on standardized testing. We pick apart the pros and cons of using it and how different stages of higher education could modify their evaluation procedures. Don't miss our blooper reel at the conclusion of the podcast! Enjoy!