Prof Talk
A chemist and a political scientist at Pomona College look to shed light on the inner workings of the Academy and engage with the broader societal conversations on higher education.
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A Research Trip to Japan: What Students Gain from Learning Off Campus (opens the original)
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On this episode, Tom is joined by Pui Tiffany Chow (Assistant Professor of Art), Philip Choi (Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy), Kyoko Kurita (Professor of Japanese), and two students to talk about taking education outside the classroom. Fresh off a 10-day research trip to Japan, the group reflects on the good, the bad, and the surprising about teaching in the field across several disciplines — and the serendipitous moments of learning that happen along the way.
College and Community: What We Can Learn from Little League (opens the original)
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On this episode, we talk about how college students can connect with the community, not from a position of "helping" and from a position of "learning" and being a part of a community. Special guests include students from Professor Le's Sports and Politics course and coaches from the Claremont Cubs of the Claremont Little League.
Ask Us Anything Part II! Old Men Yell at Cloud (opens the original)
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In this last episode of Season Two, we answer student questions and reflect on two years of the pod. Mission accomplished, but more to come!
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