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The Curiosity Unbounded podcast brings you behind the scenes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through conversations between MIT President Sally Kornbluth and the people working in its labs and in the field. Along the way, Sally and her guests discuss pressing issues, as well as what inspires the people running at the world’s toughest challenges at one of the most innovative insti... more

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Christopher Palmer is an Associate Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and an Affiliate with the Jameel Poverty Action Lab, based here at MIT. H... more

Brent Minchew is an Associate Professor of Geophysics in the department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences at MIT. He studies the behavior of glaciers in respect to environmental factors and is dedicated to understanding sea level rise and ... more

Stefanie Mueller is an associate professor with a joint appointment in MIT's Electrical and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering departments. Her work is mostly focused on developing novel hardware and software systems that advance personal f... more

Andres Sevtsuk is an associate professor of Urban Science and Planning at MIT. His work focuses on the influence of urban design on travel behavior and quality of life, and contributes to making cities more walkable, sustainable and equitable.

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Christopher Palmer
Associate Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on household finance and economic decision-making.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: Making sense of your dollars — Christopher Palmer
Brent Minchew
Associate Professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, studying glacier and ice sheet dynamics in response to climate change.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Episode: Putting a glacier in its place — Brent Minchew
Stefanie Mueller
Associate professor with dual appointments in electrical engineering and computer science and in mechanical engineering at MIT.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: The future of customizable 3D printing — Stefanie Mueller
Andres Sevtsuk
Associate professor in MIT's Department of Urban Studies and Planning.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Making sense of cities — Andres Sevtsuk
Giovanni Traverso
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT and Gastroenterologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital
MIT / Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Making medicine easier to swallow — Giovanni Traverso
Benedetto Marelli
Associate Professor in MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Silk, the fabric of more sustainable agriculture — Benedetto Marelli

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Sally Kornbluth
President of MIT, engaging in discussions about pressing global issues and innovations with guests from various fields at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    President Kornbluth is so genuine and likeable! These are Always interesting conversations!

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    ZachinBoston
    United States2 years ago

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Making sense of your dollars — Christopher Palmer
Q: What might be the one single thing that households could do to most improve their savings?
Max out the match that your employer gives you in your 401k; it acts like free money.
Making sense of your dollars — Christopher Palmer
Q: How did you become interested in economics and household finance? What was the genesis of that?
I realized I liked the stories that came with math, especially regarding human intuition, which moved me towards economics.
Making sense of your dollars — Christopher Palmer
Q: Can you tell me how you came to be here at MIT? I understand you have a rather long history with the Institute.
I do. My first job at MIT was when I was 18. I wasn't going here for my undergraduate college. That was at Brigham Young University in Utah.
Putting a glacier in its place — Brent Minchew
Q: How many years are we from being able to go from modeling to actual pilots?
It's uncertain, but efforts are ongoing to increase scale and collaboration to progress from modeling to testing.
Putting a glacier in its place — Brent Minchew
Q: What kind of things can you do to stabilize it?
Ideas include engineering approaches such as using seawater to increase ice mass or blocking warm water inflow to reduce melting.

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Conversations featured in the podcast explore a diverse array of topics related to innovation, sustainability, and societal challenges, often emphasizing the intersection of science, technology, and human experience. Listeners can expect insightful discussions surrounding pressing global issues such as climate change, urban planning, healthcare advancements, and economic policy, reflecting perspectives from leading experts and researchers connected to a premier educational institution. The format is likely to be engaging and informative, designed to showcase not only scientific ideas but also the inspiring stories and motivations behind those developing solutions to real-world problems.

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