This UVA Speaks podcast features Adelaide Wilcox King, Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. King’s research focuses on the complex and evolving landscape of psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy through her academic insights as a strategy scholar. She examines an industry transitioning from the underground to the mainstream, and the cultural and social history of these powerful substances. She shares that she is part of an interdisciplinary group of scholars and clinicians at the university who are exploring the potential and pitfalls of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues and the broader implications for society. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Adelaide Wilcox King is an Associate Professor of Commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She specializes in strategic management and decision-making, with a particular interest in positive organization studies and the influence of executive psychology on how strategic resources and human capital are valued and allocated in organizations. Her current interests center on the burgeoning psychedelic healing industry, and the systemic and organizational possibilities and constraints associated with efforts to alleviate suffering at scale.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Melanie Prengler, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Prengler researches the increasing number of remote workers and digital nomads, exploring how these individuals are redefining the workplace. She highlights the challenges and adaptations organizations face when employees are not co-located and discusses how digital nomads and remote workers can create a consistent work environment, balancing freedom with familiarity. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Melanie Prengler is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. At Darden, she teaches the “Contemporary Issues in Human Resources” class in the Leadership and Organizations Area. She studies how employees in remote work arrangements create a sense of workplace out of nonwork spaces_._

This UVA Speaks podcast features Nicole Long, an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. A cognitive neuroscientist, Long and her colleagues at the Long Term Memory Lab study brain functions to explore the complexities of memory processing. Researchers use non-invasive techniques like MRIs and controlled laboratory tasks to discover how different brain regions are involved in various memory encoding and retrieval stages. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Nicole Long is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. She is a professor and researcher at the Virginia Alzheimer’s Disease Center and a Principal Investigator in the Long Term Memory Lab. Through her research, Long and her colleagues aim to understand how we use strategic, goal-directed processes to form and retrieve memories.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Kristen Roorbach, a psychotherapist, educational psychologist, and Lecturer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. She teaches a course entitled “Trauma and the U.S. Public School System” where she brings her clinical and research expertise to explore early childhood behavior and the impact of stress of trauma on learning. In her UVA classroom, Roorbach seeks to create an inclusive space for discussing public policy and addressing the complex interplay between mental health and education. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Kristen Roorbach is a psychotherapist, educational psychologist, and Lecturer at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. As a clinician, Roorbach works with children ages 3 – 18, families, and individuals using brain-based and solution-focused methods to support them through issues related to anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, and challenging behavior.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Scott Heysell, the Thomas H. Hunter, Associate Professor of International Medicine and Director of the Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Virginia. Dr. Heysell is an active clinician and researcher who supports partners worldwide in reducing tuberculosis-related deaths. He describes the work of UVA’s Center for Global Health Equity, which offers interdisciplinary research and clinical training opportunities across various global locations like Rwanda, South Africa, India, Nicaragua, and Southwest Virginia. In collaboration with their international partners, Heysell and the Center’s clinicians and researchers seek to dismantle structures of inequity and marginalization, respond to community needs, and build more equitable and effective global healthcare systems. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Scott Heysell, MD, MPH, is the Thomas H. Hunter Associate Professor of International Medicine and Director of the Center for Global Health Equity at UVA Health at the University of Virginia. Dr. Heysell is an active researcher and supports partners worldwide to reduce tuberculosis-related deaths and correct factors that contribute to tuberculosis, including poverty, health system management, and chronic medical conditions such as HIV and diabetes. His research group also studies maximizing drug efficacy to improve treatment outcomes.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Kody Grant, the University of Virginia’s Tribal Liaison in the Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. In this new position, Grant connects tribal communities and UVA’s faculty, staff, and students to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and understanding. With eleven tribal nations in Virginia, including seven federally recognized and four state-recognized tribes, Grant assists in navigating and translating each community's unique protocols and expectations. In this episode, he shares his vision for creating a welcoming environment at UVA for tribal citizens and his hopes for the future of Indigenous partnerships in higher education. For further information: https://dei.virginia.edu/tribal-relations. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Kody Grant is the Tribal Liaison in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division at the University of Virginia. Before coming to UVA, he supervised the American Indian Initiative at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He helped spearhead full-time American Indian programming throughout the museum, facilitated interpretation and training for historical and modern Indigenous perspectives for guests and coworkers, and reestablished outreach efforts for the organization. Mr. Grant is a member of the Pueblo of Isleta and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian tribes.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Andrew Mondschein, Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning and Associate Dean of Research at the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. Mondshein provides an overview of the U.S. transportation system, which relies heavily on cars and often leads to traffic congestion and rising traffic fatalities. He highlights the importance of exploring multimodal transportation options to create more walkable, bikeable, and transit-friendly cities and municipalities. When making infrastructure decisions, Mondshein emphasizes that transit choices cannot be made in isolation; broader equity and affordability considerations must also be considered. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Andrew Mondschein is an Associate Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning and Associate Dean of Research at the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. He studies transportation systems and travel behavior to foster equitable and sustainable accessibility in cities and regions. Mondschein’s research addresses the rapidly changing terrain of transportation and information technologies.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Crystal Shin, a Professor of Law and Director of the University of Virginia School of Law's Holistic Youth Defense Clinic. Shin explains that the clinic’s faculty and students represent their young clients in court proceedings, particularly those facing felony and misdemeanor charges. The clinic’s primary objective is to advocate for their young clients to keep them out of the system and in their homes, schools, and communities. Given the challenges and biases inherent in the criminal justice system, Shin highlights programs, such as the Restorative Justice program, that offer an alternative to traditional prosecution and incarceration. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.  Crystal Shin is a Professor of Law at the University of Virginia’s School of Law and Director of the Holistic Youth Defense Clinic. She joined the Law School in 2017 and served as the first full-time faculty director of the Program in Law and Public Service until 2020. Before entering academia, Shin was an attorney for the JustChildren Program of the Legal Aid Justice Center, where she provided legal representation to children and families in special education, school discipline, juvenile justice, and immigration.

This UVA Speaks podcast features Melissa Lubin, Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at the University of Virginia. Lubin discusses the school's mission to provide affordable, accessible, and achievable education that expands the University's reach to non-traditional learners and working adults. SCPS offers an essential pathway to degree completion, certificate programs, and lifelong learning opportunities for students to pursue personal and professional growth. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Melissa Lubin is Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at the University of Virginia. Since joining SCPS in 2022, Dean Lubin has launched a strategic plan that links to UVA's 2030 Plan, expanded scholarship opportunities for students in need, and launched UVA Enlighten, a program to build a pathway to undergraduate degrees. Before joining UVA, Lubin served as Dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Education and Chief Economic Engagement Officer at James Madison University, where she was the university’s champion for community engagement and economic development. She also directed Virginia Tech’s Commonwealth Campus Centers in Richmond, Newport News, and Virginia Beach.

This UVA Speaks podcast features John M. Owen, IV, Ambassador Henry J. and Mrs. Marion R. Taylor, Professor of Politics in the Department of Politics and a Senior Fellow at the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. Owen explores NATO's 75-year history, from its Cold War origins to its pivotal role in global security and stability. He discusses how NATO’s mission has adapted, how Artificial Intelligence and quantum computing impact global affairs, and how the war in Ukraine has reshaped the alliance. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. John Owen is the Ambassador Henry J. and Mrs. Marion R. Taylor, Professor of Politics in the Department of Politics at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. From January to June 2024, Owen served as an Academic Visitor at Nuffield College at the University of Oxford in England. His latest book is The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a Fragile World Order (Yale University Press, 2023).

This UVA Speaks podcast features Craig Konnoth, the Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law at the University of Virginia’s School of Law. Konnoth explains that over the past decade, the LGBTQ movement has shifted its focus from marriage equality and employment discrimination to other critical issues. These include exemption claims like those upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in the 303 Creative case that allows individuals to deny services to LGBTQ individuals based on their speech or religious rights. Konnoth emphasizes the need to form alliances with other minority groups to safeguard their hard-won progress. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Craig Konnoth is the Martha Lubin Karsh and Bruce A. Karsh Bicentennial Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law. Professor Konnoth writes about health, civil rights, and health data regulation. He is also active in LGBTQ rights litigation and has filed briefs on LGBTQ rights issues in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Tenth Circuit. His publications have appeared or will appear in the Yale Law Journal, the Stanford Law Review, the Hastings Law Journal, the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, the Iowa Law Review, the online companions to the Penn Law Review, and the Washington & Lee Law Review, and as chapters in edited volumes.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Leora Friedberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Economics and the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, shares with us the history of Social Security and concerns for the solvency of the Social Security Trust Fund. Friedberg explains that the U.S. government has known about the future shortfalls for decades and describes proposed reforms. Her research details inequalities inherent in the system that could inform policy revisions. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Leora Friedberg, Associate Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Economics in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy in the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Her research interests include public and labor economics and domestic policy. Friedberg is the Co-Director of the Retirement Research Institute and a Faculty Affiliate at the Virginia Center for Tax Law.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Shawn Pelletier, MD, Professor and Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery at the University of Virginia Health System, shares with us. He explains the different aspects of organ donation from living donors who donate their kidneys or part of their liver and those who arrange to donate their organs after death. Dr. Pelletier shares medical advances that have enabled surgeons and transplant teams to provide life-saving care to more patients. The need for transplanted organs outpaces the available supply. In 2023, there were 46,000 transplants performed; however, over 103,000 patients are currently on the transplant waiting list. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Shawn Pelletier, MD, is a Professor, Chief of the Division of Transplant Surgery, Director of the Transplant Service Line, and Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program at UVA Health Systems. He has been on the faculty at UVA for 12 years, is a leader in several professional organizations, and has contributed to more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Bonnie Hagerman, Associate Professor in Women, Gender, & Sexuality and Director of Undergraduate Programs at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, describes the history of participation of American women in the Olympics and sports. She discusses athletes like Margaret Abbott, the first American woman to win an Olympic medal, and Althea Gibson, who broke the color barrier in women’s tennis and golf. Hagerman also highlights the importance of athletes like Venus Williams, who advocated for pay equity for women in her sport, and gymnast Simone Biles, whose withdrawal from the 2020 Olympics led her to become a mental health advocate. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Bonnie Hagerman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Women, Gender, & Sexuality and Director of Undergraduate Programs at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on women, gender, sport, and 20th Century American social history. She is the author of the book “Skimpy Coverage: Sports Illustrated and the Shaping of the Female Athlete.” This Spring, Professor Hagerman is teaching a course entitled “Gender & the Olympic Games.”

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Denise Walsh, Associate Professor of Politics and Women, Gender, & Sexuality in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, describes identity politics. She discusses the tendency of people to organize in collective solidarity and their actions to change social values or public policies, like in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Institutions can, Walsh says, produce and deliberately craft identities to ensure that one group has more opportunities and power than others. She explains that as long as discrimination exists based on characteristics shared by a group of people, there will be identity politics. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Denise Walsh is an Associate Professor of Politics and Women, Gender, & Sexuality at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Her research investigates how democracies can be made more inclusive and just. Walsh's current book project, Culture and Women's Rights Don't Clash, focuses on the so-called "burka ban" in France, the legalization of polygyny in South Africa, and the marrying out rule for Indigenous women in Canada.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Meghan Mattos, Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia, discusses age-related sleep changes and the consequences for the health and safety of older adults. Mattos shares her research investigating the connection between poor sleep, cognitive decline, and the potential of digital interventions and behavioral changes to improve cognition and memory. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Meghan Mattos is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on preventing and treating cognitive impairment in older adults, particularly those living in rural areas with limited access to care. Mattos practiced clinically in acute and critical care settings before pursuing her Ph.D., where she developed her research interests in gerontology, cognitive health, and health equity. Her continued commitment to providing care to underserved and aging communities drives her research, clinical, and teaching interests.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Jess Reia, Assistant Professor of Data Science at the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia, discusses smart cities and how technology and data are used both domestically and internationally to make more effective and data-driven decisions. The smart city agenda can lead to more efficient, accessible, and green cities. Reia also explains that we need to consider privacy, data protection, and safety when deciding what technologies to adopt. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Jess Reia is an Assistant Professor of Data Science interested in the untold stories in our datasets and how to include communities rarely heard in data policy decision-making processes meaningfully. They work primarily on topics of data justice, urban governance, and technology policy transnationally. For the past decade, their research and advocacy agenda has focused on fostering dialogues between academia, government, and civil society in three countries: Brazil, Canada, and the United States.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Kimberly Whitler, the Frank M. Sands Sr. Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, discusses the backlash large companies and brands (like Nike and Bud Light) have experienced when taking socio-political stances. Whitler contends that taking a stand on social issues can destroy a brand's reputation and that CEOs and Chief Marketing Officers need to use data and research to understand their consumers to minimize the impact on their reputation and bottom line.   Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.   Kimberly Whitler is the Frank M. Sands Sr. Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Whitler spent nearly 20 years in general management, strategy, and marketing roles within the consumer packaging goods and retailing industries, managing global, U.S., and Eastern European-based businesses. She is the author of “Positioning for Advantage: Techniques and Strategies to Grow Brand Value,” named a “best strategy book,” and is the co-author of the book “Athlete Brands: How to Benefit from Your Name, Image, & Likeness.”

On this UVA Speaks podcast, J.T. Bachman, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture, discusses his project “Waste Not, What Not.” This project seeks to reduce the amount of materials that go into landfills by transforming them into new designs and building materials. Bachman shares that according to EPA statistics, over 200 million tons of trash end up in U.S. landfills each year. By transforming waste and recycled materials into prototypes and long-lasting functional objects, Bachman hopes that he and his students can show through exploration, thoughtful design, and knowledge sharing that designers and architects can keep more materials out of landfills. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/5hynzyfLV36aMT1RQjOlkOMVLpO7UIJOH_4ArTdwgUwUAYMJUPStfhBOuiPnj0kzm9WRXrfNf9FJS-V-rU_edWqKMTg?loadFrom=SharedLink J.T. Bachman, an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. He is a registered architect, co-founder, and principal of “Office of Things,” an architecture collaborative that explores the construction and transformation of the built environment.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Sebastian Tello-Trillo, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia, describes the U.S. healthcare system as fragmented and how that drives the economics of our healthcare. As an economist, he analyzes the U.S. healthcare system's positive and negative aspects through the economic indicators of price, quantity, and administrative burden. If you are curious about how our system compares to universal healthcare, listen in to hear his analysis. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Sebastian Tello-Trillo is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. He is an economist whose research focuses on health policy in the United States and Latin America and on understanding how policies affect individuals’ health behaviors and economic outcomes. His fields of specialization are health economics and applied microeconomics.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas, Professor of Education from the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia, talks about the history of living-learning communities. These academic programs are based in college residence halls that seek to integrate in-class and out-of-class experiences. Her research shows that at their best, living-learning communities allow college students to forge connections with peers and faculty and participate in intellectual and social activities, all leading to a strong sense of belonging. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.  www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Karen Kurotsuchi Inkelas is a Professor of Education in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. She has a longstanding interest in how college environments affect students. Among her research interests are the impact of living-learning communities and their impact on undergraduate student outcomes. In addition, she holds an appointment in the UVA Contemplative Sciences Center as Research Director of Undergraduate Initiatives, where she is the co-principal investigator of the Student Flourishing Initiative, a collaborative project with The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Wisconsin.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, hear from Carrie Heilman, the William Stamps Farish Associate Professor of Commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She describes her role as UVA’s Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), advocating for student-athletes at the NCAA, the ACC, and UVA related to academics and student well-being. She explains new rules that make it easier for student-athletes to transfer schools and the use of “Name, Image, and Likeness” allowing students to profit from using their names and likeness without giving up their amateur status. A former Division I athlete, Heilman also discusses how she draws on her competitive spirit to lead and mentor her students in the McIntire Promotions course through a national advertising competition. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/dsGVAbmeO0-PsYsUxNHkqhByli5bquf1RCewiJZ5UBr-anG8_SFXv7ZrHxSBl6MReHvC2rxD2DQPI0yYLxBYCVBX4ns?loadFrom=SharedLink Carrie Heilman is the William Stamps Farish Associate Professor of Commerce in the McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia. She teaches courses in brand management, strategic brand consulting, and communications at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Heilman’s research interests include modeling consumer choice and brand loyalty in frequently purchased consumer goods categories, customer relationship management (CRM), retail loyalty programs and strategies, and the impact of consumer promotions, especially in-store promotions, on consumer behavior.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Erik Linstrum, Associate Professor in the Corcoran Department of History in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, provides a historical context that led Britain to leave the European Union. He will discuss Brexit—the “British exit”(withdrawal) of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the current pushback of public opinion against the reforms. Linstrum explains the political instability that has led to four prime ministers in six years, how this uncertainty plays out in a parliamentary system, and how much of Britain’s current economic crisis can be traced back to Brexit. Linstrum also describes his book Age of Emergency: Living with Violence at the End of the British Empire. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.  www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Erik Linstrum is an Associate Professor in the Corcoran Department of Philosophy, in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, at the University of Virginia. Professor Linstrum is a historian of modern Britain in its imperial, European, and global contexts. His research explores the politics of knowledge and the circulation of information with particular interests in science and technology, war and violence, and the long history of decolonization. His most recent book, Age of Emergency: Living with Violence at the End of the British Empire, traces reports of atrocities in Malaya, Kenya, and Cyprus as they circulated through British society after 1945.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Kelly Orians, Assistant Professor and Director of the Decarceration Community Reentry Clinic at the University of Virginia’s School of Law, talks about the dramatic rise in incarceration rates in our country since the 1960s and the policy and societal shifts that brought about this change. Once the incarcerated are released, they face many challenges when reentering society. To assist in this transition, Orians details the work that UVA Law School students undertake on behalf of their clients, such as legal work with clemency, pardons, and applications for post-conviction relief. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Kelly Orians is an Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Decarceration and Community Reentry Clinic in the School of Law at the University of Virginia. Professor Orians is an expert on helping formerly incarcerated people reenter society and prevent recidivism. Her scholarship has focused on the collateral consequences of arrests, convictions, and incarceration and the history and impact of sentencing reform and prisoner reentry reform.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Shilpa Davé, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, discusses the unprecedented number of awards won by Asian actors this past award season and how this accomplishment can lead to greater diversity throughout the entertainment industry. Davé also explores the significance of streaming services and social media platforms and how they have impacted the media and content creators in depicting Asians and Asian Americans by weaving their stories into American history and the present day. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.  www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Shilpa Davé is an Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies, at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, at the University of Virginia. Davé researches and teaches about representations of race and gender in media, popular culture, comparative American studies, including Asian American and South Asian American Studies, and film, television, and literary studies. She is the author of Indian Accents: Brown Voice and Racial Performance in American Television and Film (2013) and is co-editor of Global Asian American Popular Cultures (2016) and East Main Street: Asian American Popular Culture (2005).

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Zachary Irving, Assistant Professor in the Corcoran Department of Philosophy in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, talks about the philosophy of mind-wandering, which is unguided attention that occupies up to half of our waking hours. Listen in to learn about Irving’s interdisciplinary research that points to how mind-wandering can be a tool that leads to creativity and exploration. By combining philosophy with other disciplines, Irving and his colleague are developing ways to measure the dynamic phenomena of mind-wandering and how it can influence the mind and outcomes in our personal and professional lives. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Irving’s research focuses on the philosophy of cognitive science. He has proposed a new theory of mind-wandering as unguided attention. He also examines more general philosophical topics, such as mental action, conscious attention, and introspection, through the lens of mind-wandering.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, explains that behavioral decision-making considers how we reason and how that impacts the way we make both small and large decisions. This field helps us understand that we don’t always make decisions based on what a predictive model says we should. Listen in to learn what research shows us about being overconfident. Should we include behavioral decision-making as we structure our projects and deliverables?   Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.   Yael Grushka-Cockayne is a Professor of Business Administration, Altec Styslinger Foundation Bicentennial Chair in Business Administration, and the Senior Associate Dean for Professional Degree Programs at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. She also holds an appointment as Co-Director of the Collaboratory for the Advancement of Business and Data Science at UVA’s School of Data Science. Professor Grushka-Cockayne’s research and teaching focus on data science, forecasting, project management, and behavioral decision-making. Her research has been published in numerous academic and professional journals, and she is a regular speaker at international conferences.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Vanessa Ochs, Rabbi and Professor in the Religious Studies and Jewish Studies Departments at the University of Virginia, talks about her popular Jewish Weddings_ class,_ which has appeared on the “21 Classes to Take Before You Graduate” and “9 of the Coolest Classes at UVA” lists. Ochs’ students read biblical and ancient texts to discover the origins of rituals and understand that some practices performed in today’s weddings, like the chuppah, have evolved more recently. Students perform mock weddings, and Ochs describes how they have honored interfaith and intercultural traditions during the ceremonies, with some being performed on UVA’s infamous Lawn. Retiring at the end of the academic year, Professor Ochs also reflects on her students and time at UVA.   Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.   Vanessa Ochs is a Rabbi, and a Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and a core member of the Jewish Studies Program since its inception. Professor Ochs teaches topics such as Jewish feminism, Jewish ritual, ethnographic fieldwork in religion, and Abrahamic feminism. She is the Chair of the Professional Consulting Committee: UVA Chaplaincy Services and Pastoral Education at the UVA Health System.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Maryam Zehtabi, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Women, Gender, & Sexuality, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, portrays the recent protest movement in Iran as a revolution because protesters seek systemic change from the current regime. She explains that people from different walks of life are openly protesting, with some taking drastic actions, to bring continued attention to the harsh and brutal crackdown of the Iranian government. Zehtabi describes this as a time of trauma for the people of Iran and the diaspora but also hopes that meaningful change can come to their country. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Maryam Zehtabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality, at the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, at the University of Virginia. Professor Zahtabi’s research focuses on the ramifications of sex work in Iran from the Constitutional Revolution of the early 20th century to the present day through the lens of Persian literature and film. Her current research centers around the issues of child marriage and the #MeTooMovemet in Iran. Zehtabi’s work has appeared in the International Journal of Persian Literature, The Guardian, and The Journal of Middle East Women’s Studies.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, learn about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest and the importance of prompt intervention to increase the chances of survival from these emergency conditions. Dr. Taison Bell, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UVA Health, explains the importance of learning CPR, the bystander algorithm, and the use of defibrillators to restart the heart. Dr. Bell also highlights the disparities in rates of CPR delivery in black and brown communities and the need to increase awareness and education in these communities. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Taison Bell, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Divisions of Infectious Diseases and International Health and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at UVA Health and Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the UVA Summer Medical Leadership Program. Dr. Bell’s interests include improving inpatient healthcare delivery through quality improvement initiatives and increasing workforce diversity. He is involved in quality improvement efforts on the national level and sits on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Committee, developing healthcare payment reform initiatives.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, hear from Eileen Chou, the Batten Family Bicentennial Teacher-Scholar Leadership Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. She explains her definition of leadership and the belief that leaders are made and not born. Drawing upon her research and that of others in her field, Chou details some key skills one should master to be a good leader and the most important takeaway she hopes her students will remember. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/GSYsUWNVt6EhwzB1rqJ8zbaunnCOAmtD8Zj_jdBA4liJgvPTVEDPRjFufGz6uQ3RsfAEQ8GqDMQAjsr9R-Kboh9Xl5U?loadFrom=SharedLink Eileen Chou is the Batten Family Bicentennial Teacher-Scholar Leadership Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. Professor Chou researches the organizational, social, and psychological forces that shape individual and group behavior in organizational settings. She explores questions such as how the terms of contracts promote or inhibit cooperation among team members, whether and when hierarchy is an effective mechanism of social organization, and how trust can be used as a strategic tactic.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Cristina Lopez-Gottardi Chao, Assistant Professor and Chair of Public Programming at The Miller Center at the University of Virginia, provides an overview and context of Cuba’s political leadership and the current economic crisis. She discusses the July 2021 protests that broke out across the country, the corresponding crackdown and detentions by President Díaz-Canel’s regime, and the current status of U.S. – Cuban relations. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/TGTa1x0y7dX7ipoYDBu1sDVFjkHEnx7KC7dtZytwRkLiINwuabXgDdo9p8ErjFpFo8khBseyNe4IgSQ5UWBLExgW9BI?loadFrom=SharedLink Cristina Lopez-Gottardi Chao is an Assistant Professor and Chair of Public Programming at The Miller Center at the University of Virginia. Her scholarship examines the evolving nature of U.S.-Cuban relations, the state of human rights on the island, and Cuba’s opposition and dissident movement. The December 2014 change in U.S.-Cuban relations, and the direct role played by President Obama in altering this policy, has created an alignment between her core scholarship with a focus on the American presidency, and in particular, executive decision-making.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Julie Haizlip, M.D., a Clinical Professor of Nursing with a dual appointment in the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine, and Natalie May, an Associate Professor of Research in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia, explain their research on the concept of mattering and how mattering impacts healthcare providers. Haizlip and May discuss how when we feel that we matter, we make a difference in the lives of others and thus, feel significant in our work. At a time when healthcare providers are reporting a high degree of burnout, the research suggests that creating a culture of mattering can be a protective measure to burnout. They also discuss how the sense of mattering can be fostered for all of us in our daily lives. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here: www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Julie Haizlip, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Nursing at the School of Nursing and holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Based on her experiences working in a collaborative healthcare environment, Haizlip has developed an interest in interprofessional education and practice. She serves as co-director of the UVA Center for ASPIRE (Academic Strategic Partnership for Interprofessional Research and Education) with Dr. Tina Brashers. Natalie May is an Associate Professor of Research at the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia and is a founding member of the UVA Center for Appreciative Practice. Certified as an appreciative inquiry facilitator and lead author of the book Appreciative Inquiry in Healthcare, she enjoys developing appreciative inquiry projects and teaching appreciative practice workshops at UVA and beyond. May is an experienced qualitative researcher with extensive experience in grant writing, program and curriculum development, and program evaluation.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Moira O’Neill, who holds University of Virginia dual appointments as an Associate Professor of Urban & Environmental Planning in the School of Architecture and Associate Professor of Law in the School of Law, talks about her interdisciplinary research on climate, land use, and equality. Through her research, she seeks to understand how local governments write and apply land use regulations to address the impacts of climate change while also addressing affordability, inclusion, and integration. She shares that the primary goal of her research is to provide actionable insights through data and analysis which policymakers can use to tackle the challenges of climate change and inequality. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/tc-editor/shared/K1…loadFrom=SharedLink Moira O’Neill holds two positions at the University of Virginia. She is an Associate Professor in Urban & Environmental Planning at the School of Architecture, and she holds an additional appointment at the School of Law. O’Neill’s interdisciplinary research examines state and local government efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change while also addressing inequality. She is the principal investigator on a study of land use regulations in cities and exurban areas: the Comprehensive Assessment of Land Use Entitlements Study. This study contributes new data to housing policy debates about which regulations promote housing affordability, integration, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Allen Lynch, Professor in the Department of Politics in the College and Graduate of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, discusses the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev. Lynch explains that during his short time in power, Gorbachev oversaw sweeping reforms that dismantled the Soviet Union’s economic and political systems. The West welcomed these reforms as they ended the Cold War peacefully. In his own country, these programs led to destabilization that brought about the collapse of the Soviet Union. Lynch describes a legacy of opposed reputations at home and abroad. He also shares personal reflections on Gorbachev’s 1993 visit to the University of Virginia. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/tc-editor/shared/J1…loadFrom=SharedLink Allen Lynch, a Professor in the Department of Politics in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Lynch’s research interests include Russian foreign policy, Russian politics in comparative perspective, and relationships between international order and political development. He has many books and monographs to his credit, and his articles have appeared in journals in the US and abroad. His works have been translated into Russian, Chinese, French, German, Serbo-Croatian, and Polish.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Vidya Mani, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business, explains the complexities of the global supply chain. Mani details how the pandemic and current events have resulted in disruptions, how those disruptions impact products, and when we might see a return to stocked grocery shelves and car lots. She also draws connections between the products we buy, the impacts of global climate change, and the responsibilities of the individual and governments to move toward a more sustainable future. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here.  Vidya Mani is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on establishing the impact of operational decisions on performance under changing market conditions. Mani leverages empirical models to develop data-driven insights that inform operations management theory and industry practice.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, B. Brian Foster, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, discusses his book, "I Don’t Like the Blues: Race, Place, & the Backbeat of Black Life," which seeks to give voice to the Black community of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Through ethnographic interviews and observations, Foster contextualizes the residents’ skepticism of blues music and heritage tourism. He explains that this critique is understandable because the Black community has not experienced the rewards of this economic development in ways that have improved their daily lives. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. B. Brian Foster is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences. Foster studies Black community life in post-1960’s United States, with attention to rural communities in the U.S. South. His research focuses on neighborhood effects, economic development, racial attitudes, culture, and placemaking.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Jennifer Payne, MD, Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia Health System, talks about perimenopause which is a time when women face many medical, physical, and mental health changes. Payne explains that research shows an increased risk for mental health issues during this time of hormonal fluctuation that can last up to a decade. Treatment options are described including mental health medications, hormone replacement, cognitive behavioral therapy, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that can help physical and mental health symptoms. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. Jennifer Payne, MD, is a Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia Health System. Dr. Payne is an expert in reproductive psychiatry. She helps people who experience a psychiatric illness that is influenced by times of reproductive hormonal change. This can include pre-menstruation, pregnancy and after pregnancy (postpartum), and perimenopause (years leading up to menopause).

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Rupa Valdez, Associate Professor with a dual appointment in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia, talks about her work in designing systems and technology to support how people manage health in their homes and community. Valdez takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the physical, social environment, and characteristics of the individual shape the patient experience and therefore inform design solutions. She explains how her experience with a disability has shaped her interest in this work and focuses her research on marginalized communities. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Rupa Valdez is an Associate Professor who holds a dual appointment in Engineering Systems and Environment in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Public Health Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia. Her research and teaching focus on designing solutions to support how people manage health at home and in the community. She draws on methods from multiple disciplines, including human factors engineering, cultural anthropology, and health informatics.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Kirsten Gelsdorf, Professor of Practice of Public Policy at the University of Virginia’s Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, talks about humanitarian crises today and shares that 1 in 29 people in the world needs assistance. Gelsdorf explains that humanitarian organizations must leverage information, advocacy, and assessment to deliver aid and services to meet that overwhelming need. As a Professor of Practice at the Batten School, Gelsdorf leads her students through case studies that highlight the broad spectrum of activities and organizations meeting critical needs across the globe. Then, as a result of this scholarship, she and her students develop research and policy to inform real-time humanitarian solutions. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found at www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Kirsten Gelsdorf, Professor of Practice of Public Policy and the Director of Global Humanitarian Policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia. At Batten, Gelsdorf co-Directs the UVA Humanitarian Collaborative, a research initiative bringing together scholars, global practitioners, and students to develop research and policy supporting the needs of vulnerable populations caught in humanitarian crises. Professor Gelsdorf brings almost 20 years of experience working in the humanitarian sector to her teaching and scholarship at UVA. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Joseph Williams, Associate Professor of Education at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, talks about his research on academic resilience. He studies the achievements of students who face adversity from risk factors such as poverty and racism. Williams has found, for example, that positive and meaningful relationships are key to connecting at-risk students with resources such as tutoring and enrichment programs. Through his research, Williams seeks to inform educational and policy decisions. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Joseph Williams is an Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. His primary research focuses on identifying the protective factors and underlying processes that contribute to the academic resilience of K-12 students of color and those from low-income backgrounds. In addition to publishing scholarly articles and book chapters in these areas, he also consults with school districts, communities, associations, and corporations to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts and engage people in productive dialogue and action.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Kyrill Kunakhovich, Assistant Professor in the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia, provides a historical context of the war in Ukraine and the interconnected histories between Ukraine and Russia. Kunakhovich explores Russian motivations for the invasion, in part, to restore global significance and provide a territorial buffer zone from the West. He also explains that what we see in Ukraine is a violent clash between an authoritarian regime and a democracy, with allies lining up behind the different ideologies. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. www.rev.com/transcript-editor/s…loadFrom=SharedLink Kyrill Kunakhovich is an Assistant Professor in the Corcoran Department of History at the University of Virginia. He is a historian of modern Europe, focusing on central and eastern Europe in the 20th century. Later this year, Kunakhovick’s book Communism's Public Sphere: Culture as Politics in Cold War Poland and East Germany will be published. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Annie Kim, Assistant Dean for Public Service at University of Virginia’s School of Law, talks with us about her position at the Law School and her work in advising students and alumni pursuing careers in public service. Kim directs the Program in Law and Public Service, started by President Jim Ryan when he was a faculty member at the Law School. This curricular program provides resources and community for students who want to pursue public interest work after law school. Kim also discusses continuous learning and the importance of being open to learning throughout our careers and lives. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rev.com%2Ftranscript-editor%2Fshared%2F209Ymg9sypTJ1Q11dgI_VBl01sAwtutYbE0ZsEd2nVbsKOWWVNwQmPaGZzL3UJbaF7H0A0rrBwpbuAo-tOhV0KeUwTc%3FloadFrom%3DSharedLink&token=320946-1-1647976139485 Annie Kim is the Assistant Dean for Public Service, Director of the Program in Law and Public Service, and Director of the Mortimer Caplin Public Service Center at the School of Law at the University of Virginia. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Vicki Gist, Associate Dean of Students & Director, Multicultural Student Services, talks about how her department promotes inclusion and engagement for historically underrepresented students. Gist describes the outreach, mentoring, and leadership services provided and the importance of multicultural student services to the University of Virginia. There are four centers located in Newcomb Hall: Multicultural Student Center, Interfaith Student Center, Latinx Student Center, and the LGBTQ Center. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/OVxIWG7j48u08hBvNLg8aZ3fvd4tfjdJeL_yMFVGghIXjR0MEQezbNP24bs555QgNYW68SdWoq-vCC9Oja0NTgjW09M?loadFrom=SharedLink Vicki Gist is the Associate Dean of Students & Director, Multicultural Student Services and Fraternity & Sorority Life in the Office of Dean of Students at the University of Virginia. Gist and Multicultural Student Services aim to promote inclusion and engagement for historically underrepresented students.

Speaker: Justene Hill Edwards, Assistant Professor, Corcoran Department of History, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, University of Virginia Overview: Justene Hill Edwards, Assistant Professor, Corcoran Department of History, in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia, talks about her book Unfree Markets: The Slaves' Economy and the Rise of Capitalism in South Carolina. Listen in as we explore the economic lives of enslaved people, not as property or bonded laborers, but as active participants in their local economies. Unfree Markets illuminates the inner workings of the slaves’ economy and the strategies that enslaved people used to participate in the market. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/GuHEZE27A-VNhbrGvGFyLhw-DCpVgAuRnEZBcPRhWsbPk9LUqgUnAWoAhBL9RAlebY0qVyfVpjqmkSP_6YeAOWp4w88?loadFrom=SharedLink Justene Hill Edwards, Assistant Professor, Corcoran Department of History, in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia. Hill Edwards is a scholar of African American history, specializing in the history of slavery in the United States. Her book, Unfree Markets: The Slaves' Economy and the Rise of Capitalism in South Carolina, explores the economic lives of enslaved people, not as property or bonded laborers, but as active participants in their local economies.

Speaker: Roshni Raveendhran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia Overview: On this UVA Speaks podcast, Roshni Raveendhran, Assistant Professor of Business Administration in UVA’s Darden School of Business, talks about her research that focuses on novel technologies and the future of work. Raveendhran speaks about behavior tracking, virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI), which are utilized in many workplaces. However, as the usage of these technologies continues to grow and expand, she explains that employers need to think about how technologies impact and influence the psychological and social needs of the workforce. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Kt3Ewcz4bQXz5KpYF0r5hxleWEYeGuultN0O7zo88L8ovwY74aaTVBftzOTZI8cRJY7UyrgIEcn1P03kmL5xuEjmHJw?loadFrom=SharedLink Roshni Raveendhran is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Leadership and Organizational Behavior area at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. She is also a faculty fellow affiliated with the Batten Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Raveendhran’s research focuses on understanding the future of work. In particular, she examines how technological advancements influence organizational actors, workplace practices, and the management of employees.

On this UVA Speaks podcast, Melissa Goldman, Lab Manager in UVA’s School of Architecture, talks about the Fabrication Labs. The Lab’s mission is to provide an inclusive space where students, staff, and faculty can learn through practice by using the tools and techniques of making, prototyping, and crafting across the different disciplines of architecture. Goldman also speaks about MakerGrounds, a network of UVA shops, labs, and maker spaces across Grounds open to the UVA community and the Milton LandLab, a 172-acre experimental landscape space. Listen in to hear about examples of the small and large-scale products and projects created in these dynamic spaces. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Kr5Mdrd1UZpdB4azabIfHNO3Dn8Pzbs3UsfSfZYILuz7sSdNcF1y-6PTxFl2VPPB5GZ5DSsgUa_AS0jQ98fpEDJi54g?loadFrom=SharedLink Melissa Goldman is the Fabrication Lab Manager in the School of Architecture’s Fabrication Labs. Melissa has an excitement for making at all scales, from crafting new tools and materials to designing and building gigantic moving creatures. Her work combines an interest in exploiting material properties, hacking tools, working with robots, CNC routers, and 3D printers. She also teaches seminars on digital fabrication and design robotics. Goldman oversees the Milton Air Field Hangar facility and mentors a Teaching Assistant cohort that leads a series of Shops Short Courses open to all in the University.

Speaker: Andrew Kaufman, Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Learning Initiatives, UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence and Associate Professor, General Faculty, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Virginia Overview: On this UVA Speaks podcast, Andrew Kaufman, Assistant Director of Community Engaged Learning Initiatives at the Center for Teaching Excellence and an Associate Professor, General Faculty, at the College of Arts & Sciences talks about his new book The Gambler Wife: A True Story of Love, Risk, and the Woman Who Saved Dostoyevsky. https://uvabookstores.com/shop_product_detail.asp?catalog_group_id=LTQ&catalog_group_name=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM&catalog_id=0&catalog_name=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM&pf_id=46724&product_name=S2F1Zm1hbiwgQW5kcmV3IC8gR2FtYmxlciBXaWZlIDogVHJ1ZSBTdG9yeSBMb3ZlLCBSaXNrLCAgV29tYW4gU2F2ZWQgRG9zdG95ZXZza3k&type=3&search_text=andrew+kaufman&f=t%3a0%2cv%3a3%2cl%3aGeneral+Books Listen in to hear about Anna Snitkina, a young woman who came to work for Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the Russian novelist, short story writer, essayist, and journalist, as his stenographer and later became his wife. The book chronicles their partnership and how Anna founded her own publishing house, a book distribution business, and a literary museum, to name a few of her ventures. Transcripts of the audio broadcast can be found here. https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/m66qrP7kYurE6ja5AhTS7hp5EbVMpdZ2dF2MVLNdoB7FjbuYjDjjGqrBasF0xAqC_ao79fMDIv69_X7TIBU-nr-9l5k?loadFrom=SharedLink Andrew Kaufman is the Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Learning Initiatives at UVA’s Center for Teaching Excellence and an Associate Professor, General Faculty, in the College of Arts & Sciences. Andrew joined the Center for Teaching Excellence in December 2019 from UVA’s Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, where he has designed and taught courses since 2005. In 2010, he founded Books Behind Bars, https://andrewdkaufman.com/about-books-behind-bars/ a course in which undergraduate students and committed youth at a juvenile correctional center meet to explore questions of meaning, value, and social justice through conversations about Russian literature classics.