The latest episode of the Accidental Geographer is with Dr. Jon Rawski, an assistant professor in the department of Linguistics and Language Development. We'll touch on topics of the intersection of math and language, the future of natural lang

The Accidental Geographer S4 E6 Craig Clements, Professor of meteorology and climate science

Jun 21st, 2024 35m 24s

The latest episode of the Accidental Geographer is with Dr. Craig Clements, a professor of meteorology and climate science at SJSU. We’ll discuss how he became interested in fire-weather research, the intersection between fire and weather, as

The Accidental Geographer S4 E5: The Accidental Geographer S4 E5: Sukanya Chakrabarti, Associate Professor Dept of Film and Theatre

Jun 7th, 2024 35m 1s

This episode of the Accidental Geographer features Sukanya Chakrabarti, a professor in department of film and theater. The two will discuss her intellectual journey, the fantastic work happening at the intersection of theater and film, and the

The Accidental Geographer S4 E4: Roberto Gonzalez, SJSU Department of Anthropology

Apr 12th, 2024 40m 31s

The latest episode of the Accidental Geographer features Roberto Gonzalez, a professor in the SJSU Department of Anthropology. The two will discuss several topics including the use of local technology, the farming and agricultural systems in so

The Accidental Geographer S4 E3: Minghui Diao, Associate Professor Department of Meteorology and Climate Science

Mar 22nd, 2024 32m 39s

The latest episode of the Accidental Geographer, hosted by San José State University Provost Vincent Del Casino, features Dr. Minghui Diao, Associate Professor in the SJSU Department of Meteorology and Climate Science. The two discuss several t

The Accidental Geographer S4 E2: Dr. Yu Chen discusses computer interaction, AI and how it all plays out in the classroom

Dec 1st, 2023 37m 2s

The latest episode of The Accidental Geographer features Dr. Yu Chen, an associate professor of information systems and technology in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. The conversation covers a wide-range of topics including

Accidental Geographer S4 E1: English Department Associate Professor Ryan Skinnell

Nov 15th, 2023 42m 30s

The latest episode of the Accidental Geographer features San José State Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ryan Skinnell, who is also the director of SJSU's first-year writing program. The two discuss a wide range of topics based on Sk

Season 3 Episode 3: Dr. Emily Slusser Discusses Ways Children Learn Early on

Jul 14th, 2023 34m 38s

Dr. Emily Slusser, Professor and Chair of Child and Adolescent Development in the College of Education at SJSU, is an expert in early childhood education, developmental psychology, and cognitive science. In this episode, she discusses ways in w

Season 3, Episode 2: Dr. Marcelle Dougan and her Research on Practical Solutions to Improve Population Health Outcomes

Jun 9th, 2023 35m 51s

In the latest episode, Del Casino speaks with Dr. Marcelle Dougan, who originally envisioned herself as a chemical engineer only to become an international leader in public health. Dr. Dougan’s approach to research, teaching, and service is int

Season 3, Episode 1: Associate Professor John Delacruz and his Research on Experimental Learning and Creativity

Mar 6th, 2023 38m 20s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Associate Professor John Delacruz, one of the most creative people on campus, whose research focuses on teaching, learning, and creativity, principally how experiential learning spaces

Season 2, Episode 3: Annette Nellen, Professor and Director of the MST Program CPA, CGMA, Esq.

Apr 15th, 2021 50m 32s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Professor and director of San José State University's graduate tax program, Annette Nellen.In this conversation, we cover a variety of topics related to the history of taxes and why ce

Season 2, Episode 2: Dr. Mary A Papazian, President of SJSU

Mar 30th, 2021 33m 7s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Dr. Mary A. Papazian, President of San José State University.In this conversation, we learn all about President Papazian's passion for poetry, her experience as a university student, h

Season 2, Episode 1: Associate Professor Dr. Alberto Rascón, a Leading Expert in Biochemistry

Feb 27th, 2021 52m 45s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Dr. Alberto Rascón, Associate Professor of biochemistry at San José State University.In this conversation, we learn about his work and the research of his chemistry students. We also s

Season 1, Episode 5: Professor of Social Work, Soma Sen, on the HIV Aids epidemic

Dec 23rd, 2020 48m 15s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Soma Sen, Professor of Social Work at San Jose State University. In this conversation, we learn about her work as one of the leading experts on the global HIV Aids epidemic, immigration

Season 1, Episode 4: Dr. Erica Buurman, Director of the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies

Dec 1st, 2020 43m 6s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Dr. Erica Buurman, Director of the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies at SJSU. Together, they dive into the work of Beethoven and consider the various contributions his symph

Season 1, Episode 3: Dr. Amanda Kahn, Professor of Marine Science at Moss Landing Marine Labs on the Complex Life of Sponges

Nov 18th, 2020 44m 9s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with Dr. Amanda Kahn, Professor of Marine Science at SJSU’s Moss Landing Marine Labs, who is one of the world’s leading experts on sponges. Together they discuss the role sponges play in glo

Season 1, Episode 2: Dr. Akilah Carter Francique, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Sports, Society, and Social Change

Nov 2nd, 2020 51m 10s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with San José State University’s Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of Sports, Society, and Social Change. Together they join in discussion on the

Season 1, Episode 1: Dr. Marcos Pizarro, Associate Dean of the Lurie College of Education and Professor of ChicanX Studies

Oct 19th, 2020 41m 30s

The Accidental Geographer’s Vincent del Casino speaks with San José State University's Associate Dean of the Lurie College of Education and Professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies, Dr. Marcos Pizarro, to talk about his work in the field of K-1

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Oct 15th, 2020 2m 21s

A podcast featuring San José State University faculty designed to present their expertise, whose research, teaching, and commitments to community engagement bring life to this cutting-edge university. The "accidental geographer" is a play on wo

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