9/25/2002--Dr. M. Mitchell Waldrop discussed the history of personal computing as presented in his book, Dream Machine: J.C.R. Licklider and the Revolution that Made Computing Personal.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Personal computers and the internet have become commonplace in modern living. However, this development was not inevitable and may be due in large part to the foresight of one man, J.C.R. Licklider. On this program, M. Mitchell Waldrop discussed the history of this revolution. 9/18/2002--Dr. Cammy Huang of SUMMIT discussed interactive media.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Teaching scientific concepts is often a difficult task, but the development of interactive computer media as teaching aids is revolutionizing pedagogical techniques. Dr. Cammy Huang discussed some of these developments. 9/11/2002 -- Prof. Richard Muller from U.C. Berkeley discussed technological issues arising from the 9/11 tragedy.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The events of September 11th continue to be felt, especially on the anniversary of their occurrence. On this special program, Prof. Richard Muller discussed the technological issues surrounding those events. 9/4/2002--Dr. Frederic Flach discussed issues in his book, The Secret Strength of Depression.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Depression is a condition that afflicts most people at some time in their life. Current research suggests that this state may be necessary as part of a healthy mental life. This show featured Dr. Frederic Flach who discussed issues in his best-selling book on depression. 8/28/2002--E. Simon Hanson of All Star Stilts and comedian Daniel Packard discussed their transition from science to the San Francisco Fringe Festival.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The San Francisco Fringe Festival brings together an eclectic group of performers. Among them, two performers started their careers in science and shifted to performance art. This show featured these performers discussing their transition from science to art. 8/21/2002--Prof. David Tien from Santa Clara University discussed economic volatility of the market. INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Volatility of the business market is a measure of risk. Attempting to model the volatility in the market is one of the major challenges facing mathematicians interested in economics. This show featured current models. 8/14/2002--Dr. Fred Stutman discussed nutrition and his book, Diet Step 20/20: For Women Only.  Also, Craig Helber discussed his invention, HydaPlunge.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: A healthy diet and exercise is essential for a long and health life. But, what constitutes a healthy diet? This show featured a discussion of one dieting theory, and an everyday inventor talking about his invention. 8/7/2002--Prof. Albert Erives of Dartmouth University discussed the next generation of drug discovery.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The human genome project has allowed researchers to develop innovative methods for discovering drugs. This show featured a discussion of one such technique revolutionizing medical research. 7/31/2002--Prof. Patrick Chuang from U.C. Santa Cruz discussed novel developments in atmospheric science.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Understanding the global cycling of the atmosphere remains a profound challenge in science. The results have implications in many fields, most notably meteorology. This show featured a discussion of current research in atamospheric science. 7/24/2002-- Prof. Geoffrey W. Marcy of U.C. Berkeley discussed recent discoveries of planets around other stars.  (Listen MP3) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Astronomers have been able to use multiple techniques to demonstrate the existence of planets outside of our atmosphere. This show featured a discussion of the most recently discovered planets, and what this means for cosmology. 7/17/2002-- Dr. Robert Speth, from Washington State University, debated Dr. Ray Greek, of the Animal Rights Coalition, on the use of animals in scientific research.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: The use of animals in research is a controversial issue in terms of ethical considerations. However, some claim that the even the scientific validity of animal tests is questionable. This show featured a debate on such testing. 7/10/2002--Prof. Mason Porter, from Georgia Tech, discussed recent developments in Non-Linear Dynamics.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Non-linear dynamics is an emerging field that attempts to account for the complexity inherent in deterministic processes. Most commonly associated with "Chaos Theory", the work done in this field has numerous applications. This show featured a debate on new developments in this field. 7/3/2002--Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg, Nobel Laureate, discussed issues in his new book, Hepatitus B: The Hunt for a Killer Virus.  (Listen WAV) INTERVIEW DESCRIPTION: Hepatitus B is a diseases that has affected millions of individuals, and one where a cure was fortunately found. On this show, we interviewed the Nobel Laureate whose research led to the vaccine. >>>CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE<<<. For more information about an episode contact us at: groks@hotmail.com

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