Top Hat STEM Chat

The Austin Peay College of STEM
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Top Hat STEM Chat

Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat, where we interview faculty, staff, students and alums from the Austin Peay College of STEM to discuss their careers, their research and their lives.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 14 | Sarai Faulkner

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Sarai Faulkner, a senior chemistry major set to graduate in May and head off to Florida State in pursuit of her doctorate. We talk about her route to Austin Peay, her passion for chemistry and favorite glassware, among other subjects. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Jasmine Thompson, "Royals" Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    35 min

  2. FEB 17

    Episode 13 | Dr. Mary Akinyemi

    Today we're joined by Dr. Mary Akinyemi of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. In a wide-ranging conversation, we talk about her academic and industry career, giving back to students and touch on artificial intelligence too. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Taylor Swift, "Anti-Hero" Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    41 min

  3. 12/20/2024

    Episode 12 | Brandon Gulley

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Brandon Gulley, an Austin Peay alum now working on his doctorate in ecology at Vanderbilt. A 20-year veteran of the Army, Brandon came to Austin Peay after concluding his time in the service and became an outstanding student thanks to his incredible work ethic, discipline and motivation. We talk about his military career, the Bat Lab, South America and much more. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Bing Crosby, "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    41 min

  4. 11/08/2024

    Episode 11 | Dr. Lynn Von Hagen

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Dr. Lynn Von Hagen, an Austin Peay alum now serving the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance as their Regional Conservation Director for Africa managing a portfolio of conservation partnerships across the continent. We discuss her career, her late start in higher ed and the fascinating conservation efforts she's been a part of. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: St. Vincent, "Big Time Nothing" Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    45 min

  5. 10/08/2024

    Episode 10 | Dr. Kallina Dunkle

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Dr. Kallina Dunkle, Associate Dean for the APSU College of STEM and professor in the Earth and Environmental Science department. We discuss music, different teaching methods, her biggest risk and a run-in she had in Greenland with a musk ox. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Everything Everything, "Cold Reactor" Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    45 min

  6. 09/03/2024

    Episode 9 | Dr. Dwayne Estes

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Dr. Dwayne Estes, executive director of the Southeastern Grasslands Institute, PI in the Center of Excellence for Field Biology and Austin Peay biology professor. Dr. Estes, known as the "Prairie Preacher" is a renowned grasslands conservation advocate with big ideas and big dreams. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Jack White, "It's Rough On Rats (If You're Asking) Estes Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    1h 10m

  7. 08/06/2024

    Episode 8 | Charles Weigandt

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat! Today we're joined by Charles Weigandt, who heads up Austin Peay's Aviation Science division out at Hangar 5 at Outlaw Field. Charles has taken this program from an idea to one of the fastest growing programs at the university, and he shares his background, his interests and how he's embraced this challenge at Austin Peay. We also have 90 seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more! Audio Intro: Khalid, "Heatstroke" Weigandt Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test" Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    31 min

  8. 07/16/2024

    Episode 7 | Jane Semler

    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat!  Today we're joined by Jane Semler, a professor of medical laboratory sciences, 2015 Socrates Award winner, former Faculty Senate President, and a faculty member on the APSU Board of Trustees, to name just a few of her many accomplishments. She shares more about her background, campus involvement and the importance of mentoring and collaborating with students. We also have 90 Seconds of STEM, celebrating department achievements, and more!  Audio Intro: Laine Hardy, "Authentic" Semler Intro/Outro: They Might Be Giants, "Put it to the Test"Audio Outro: Tom Lehrer, "The Element Song"

    46 min
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    Welcome to Top Hat STEM Chat, where we interview faculty, staff, students and alums from the Austin Peay College of STEM to discuss their careers, their research and their lives.

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    • Creator
      The Austin Peay College of STEM
    • Years Active
      2023 - 2025
    • Episodes
      14
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © The Austin Peay College of STEM
    • Show Website
      Top Hat STEM Chat

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