Inspiring stories of the Knight-Hennessy Scholar community, discussing their visions for a better world and their impactful work to bring it to life. From representation in the media to access to medicine, climate change, and more, we delve into meaningful conversations that will leave you feeling inspired. Follow us on social media @knighthennessy and visit our website (kh.stanford.edu) for more information.
…
continue reading
—a podcast where curiosity and imagination run free. Imagine if you wake up one day to find a completely different world. Animals and plants you are familiar with are replaced by strange ones. The air smells and tastes different. Each episode, we will explore our world with an imaginary item or without a familiar one. You can participate by leaving your imagination via voice at http://anchor.fm/ourworldofimagination or (717) 804-4297. Let me know if you would like your voicemail played on th ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Introducing Leading Matters, a new podcast from Knight-Hennessy Scholars
1:15
1:15
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:15
While we've been hard at work on the next season of Imagine A World, so have the Executive Director, Tina Seelig, and Founder of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy, on a new podcast called "Leading Matters." We encourage you to listen anywhere you go for podcasts! IAW will return for Season 2 next month.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 20: The Political Power of Music
1:08:54
1:08:54
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:08:54
The Imagine A World season finale is here, and it’s a bittersweet goodbye to Taylor Goss, a KH scholar you’ve come to know and love as our podcast co-host. As Taylor completes his time with the Knight-Hennessy community and moves on from Stanford, he shares about the world he imagines—where music and art are recognized and funded, not only as means…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 19: Reimagining Possibilities through Representation
58:34
58:34
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
58:34
The latest episode of Imagine a World features a familiar face… frequent co-host Sydney Hunt from the 2023 cohort joins the podcast, this time as the guest! Sydney, a first-year PhD student in electrical engineering, imagines a world where people see someone that looks like them doing what they would love to do. She shares her experience growing up…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 18: Meeting Basic Needs through Deliberative Democracy
47:20
47:20
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
47:20
Highlights from the episode: (7:23) Thay's childhood growing up in Brazil and London, and her reflections on being a non-traditional undergraduate student at Stanford (14:34) How Thay's interest in politics was fostered by discussions with her uncle (18:55) Thay's reflections on her Imagine a World Statement about meeting people's basic needs and p…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 17: Advocating for Inclusivity in STEM Education
56:53
56:53
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
56:53
Named one of 10 women changing the landscape of leadership by The New York Times, scholar Aya Mouallem is an advocate for diversity in STEM and cofounder of the award-winning initiative All Girls Code. She imagines a world where STEM education is not only accessible and equitable, but also inclusive to learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Hea…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 16: Uniting Americans through Public Service
57:10
57:10
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
57:10
Joe Nail (2023 cohort), joint MBA/Master in International Policy student, imagines a world where faith, family, and courage are our guiding values, and where all Americans are bound together through service. He joins hosts Willie Thompson, Taylor Goss, and guest host Sydney Hunt to chat about emulating service exhibited by his parents, leading as a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 15: Finding Inspiration in the Natural World
1:01:30
1:01:30
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:01:30
Will Dwyer (2023 cohort) imagines a world where future generations can look towards the natural world for joy and inspiration. He joins hosts Willie Thompson, Taylor Goss, and guest host Sydney Hunt to discuss his experience immigrating to the US from France, his love for plants and their otherworldly biochemistry, being captain of an ultimate fris…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 14: Community Engagement in Global Health
1:04:49
1:04:49
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:04:49
Zahra Fazal (2022 cohort) imagines a world where communities across Africa have an equal stake in setting the global health agenda. She joins hosts Willie Thompson, Taylor Goss, and guest host Takondwa Semphere to chat about her experience growing up in a scenic town in Tanzania, leaving home at 13 years old, addressing global health issues through…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 13: Democratizing and Diversifying School Boards
1:09:42
1:09:42
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
1:09:42
In this week’s episode of Imagine A World, KHS alum Briana Mullen (2020 cohort) discusses what led her to pursue master’s degrees in policy, organization, and leadership studies and in public policy at Stanford. She shares her experience of being a lifetime Californian, reflects on the joys of being a marching band kid, discusses building an organi…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 12: A Vision for Dignity through Healthcare
55:42
55:42
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
55:42
In her final year at Stanford Medical School, scholar Nadine Jawad joins the Imagine A World podcast to reflect on her upbringing, sharing how she tempers cynicism, embraces joy and grief simultaneously, and is working relentlessly to make healthcare accessible to all. Highlights from the episode: (6:21) Nadine’s experience growing up in Dearborn a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 11: Social Determinants of Healthy Aging
52:56
52:56
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
52:56
In this episode of “Imagine a World,” Courtney Burton, a second year scholar pursuing a joint MBA/MS in Environment and Resources, discusses growing up in Atlanta, working in health care consulting, and her passion for extending healthspans. She sheds light on barriers to accessing resources for healthy aging, from health literacy to ageism, talks …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 10: Representation and Resilience in Medicine
50:21
50:21
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
50:21
In Episode 10 of Imagine a World, Johnny Powell, first-year medical student and first 2023 scholar featured on the podcast, talks about being the first in his family to attend an Ivy League school and his journey to medicine. He shares how he balances grit with grace, where he gets his motivation to work out at 6AM every morning, and why he hopes t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 9: How Art Drives Scientific Discovery
52:28
52:28
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
52:28
In this week’s episode, Vidal Arroyo (2022 cohort), 2nd year PhD student in Biophysics, takes us through his journey to Stanford as a first-generation college student and his passion for biophysics, poetry, and music. He opens up about mental health, his relationship with faith, and the importance of creativity and joy in science. Highlights from t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 8: The Powerful Force of Compassion
51:06
51:06
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
51:06
In this week’s episode, Ashwyn Sam (2020 cohort), 4th year PhD student in Aeronautics and Astronautics, reflects on the profound impact that a strong support system and the compassion of others have had on his professional journey. He also explains the beauty of theoretical physics, shares his passion for cinema, and reveals the reason he was fed g…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 7: Creating Ideal Education Systems
35:16
35:16
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
35:16
In this episode, Aditya Vishwanath (2018 cohort), a graduate of the PhD program in Learning Sciences and Technology Design, shares his experiences with education and his vision for its future. Tune in to hear about his journey from memorizing his way through school exams in India to founding education reform organizations, all while finding the tim…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 6: Dismantling Systems of State Violence
48:28
48:28
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
48:28
In this episode, Emily Russell (2020 cohort), a Ph.D. candidate in Political Science discusses her upbringing in a large family, combining theatrical performance with political science, how she uses both to understand state violence, her sweet tooth and so much more. Highlights from the episode: (3:06) Emily's winter break dreams of launching a mic…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 5: Breaking Barriers between People and Art
53:51
53:51
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
53:51
In this episode, Jaelynn Walls (2021 cohort), a Ph.D. candidate in Art History discusses, their introduction to artistic expression through creative writing, their journey to pursuing opportunities in curation, creating space to discuss contemporary artists of color, and so much more. Highlights from the episode: (4:40) Jaelynn's love for Pixar, gr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 4: Encouraging Empathy Through Art
44:52
44:52
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
44:52
In this episode, Karishma Bhagani (2021 cohort), a Ph.D. candidate in Theatre & Performance Studies (TAPS), sheds light on the power of art to unite people and encourage empathy, her journey of growing up in Kenya as a fifth-generation East African to moving to New York to pursue a degree in theater and history, leveraging the arts to drive convers…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 3: Sustainability in Agriculture and Water
45:07
45:07
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
45:07
In this episode, Tomo Kumahira (2022 cohort), who is pursuing a joint MBA and MS degree in environment and resources (EIPR), talks about thinking creatively about agriculture and water use in response to climate change, working at a startup in coastal Kenya, inspiring communities through blogging, and dishwashing at a Michelin restaurant. He also d…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 2: Economics of Equitable Medicine
40:58
40:58
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
40:58
In this episode of the Imagine A World podcast from Knight-Hennessy Scholars, we explore the potential of improving access to high-quality medical and scientific technologies. Our guest, Maya Durvasula shares her personal journey from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Duke University. In addition to sharing her experience at Duke, which was precluded by a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Episode 1: Identity Representation in Literature
54:43
54:43
Putar nanti
Putar nanti
Daftar
Suka
Menyukai
54:43
In this episode of the Imagine A World podcast from Knight-Hennessy Scholars, we explore the power of words and the impact they can have. Our guests, Kay Barrett and Lydia Burleson share their personal journeys from Tennessee and rural Texas to the University of Virginia and Yale respectively. In addition to sharing their journeys to the Knight-Hen…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Imagine A World podcast. Join us as we explore the inspiring stories of the Knight-Hennessy Scholar community, discussing their visions for a better world and the impactful work they're doing to bring it to life. From representation in the media to access to medicine, climate change, and more, we delve into meaningful conversations t…
…
continue reading
Imagine a world without eyebrows. Since many people already pluck, bleach, and shave them, do we really need them beside making us look good? Listen to find out. For the full transcript of this episode, visit ourworldofimagination.com Make it your podcast by participating, asking and answering similar questions at anchor.fm/ourworldofimagination or…
…
continue reading
Imagine a world with tooth fairies. For the full transcript of this episode, visit http://ourworldofimagination.com Make it your podcast by participating, asking and answering similar questions at https://anchor.fm/ourworldofimagination or leave a voice mail at (717) 804-IAWP (4297). Let me know what you think. Thank you for listening. Don't forget…
…
continue reading
Imagine a world without crickets. Since we barely notice their existence, will we really miss them? Listen to find out. For the full transcript of this episode, visit http://ourworldofimagination.com Make it your podcast by participating, asking and answering similar questions at http://anchor.fm/ourworldofimagination or leave a voice mail at (717)…
…
continue reading
Ted & Teezy give this episode 3.5 stars as they discuss reviews, people's prejudices, and how all sh***y beers taste the same.Special Guests: Andrew Chong & Mike LoveOleh Ted & Teezy
…
continue reading
Ted & Teezy debate what it actually means to be a fan, challenging each other's "love" for their favorite teams (the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia Flyers respectively). Special Guests: Producer, Eric Detzel & Chris Hoffman.Oleh Ted & Teezy
…
continue reading