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Dr. David Baker: Director of the Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington May 24, 2021

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Technology is influencing protein design research in ways that would have been science fiction a decade ago. Find out how engineering and biology are working together today to improve our health and how researchers are designing new biological compounds to fight chronic disease - and prepare us for the next pandemic.

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Kimberly Bryant: CEO & Founder of Black Girls Code Apr 27, 2021

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This charismatic leader talks about untapped potential – and why encouraging young people to study computer science is critical for the future of technology. Find out how Kimberly's efforts are impacting STEM initiatives across the U.S.

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Ashley Llorens: Artificial intelligence and robotics Mar 30, 2021

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Join Kevin and this new distinguished scientist at Microsoft, Ashley Llorens, as they explore the future promise of artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems. Ashley is also a hip-hop artist known as Soulstice. Listen to their discussion about the parallels between careers in science and music.

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Jacob Collier and Ben Bloomberg: Bonus Episode Mar 10, 2021

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Kevin's conversation with this amazing duo was so fascinating, we're publishing this bonus episode! Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and MIT PhD Ben Bloomberg reflect on human and artificial intelligence and its impact on creativity. Find out how AI is playing a constructive role in this amazing duo's creative work.

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Jacob Collier & Ben Bloomberg: Grammy award-winning duo Feb 24, 2021

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In this episode, Kevin talks tech and music with Grammy-award winning musician Jacob Collier and MIT PhD Ben Bloomberg, who designs the tech behind the music. Their unique collaborations are breaking new ground in the music industry, leveraging innovative technologies to design, create and perform. Find out how AI is playing a constructive role in this amazing duo's creative work.

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Dr. Mae Jemison: Astronaut, engineer, physician and educator Jan 27, 2021

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The first African American woman in space chats with Kevin about human interstellar flight, the 100 Year Starship project, and experiential education. She talks about achieving one's own level of excellence and explains why exploring an extraordinary tomorrow creates a better today.

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Behind the Tech: 2020 Year in Review Dec 09, 2020

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How can we use technology to better the lives of everyone on the planet? That's a theme running through our favorite conversations of the year – from artificial intelligence to synthetic biology. Listen in to learn a few cool things about our extraordinary guests!

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Oren Etzioni, PhD: CEO of Allen Institute for AI Oct 20, 2020

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Oren is a leading thinker in neural networks and Natural Language Processing. His research is focused on foundational issues relating to intelligence, machine learning and web search. He's received numerous honors and awards, including "Geek of the Year" from GeekWire.

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Charles Stross: Award-winning sci-fi author Sep 22, 2020

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Did sci-fi books inspire you to enter science or engineering? In this fascinating conversation, Kevin talks with one of his favorite authors about a broad range of topics from Trotskyism to bioscience research.

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Daphne Koller, PhD: CEO and founder of insitro Aug 25, 2020

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Former Stanford University professor Daphne Koller's cutting edge work combines machine learning and biology to transform pharmaceutical drug development. Her work at insitro is part of an emerging field - digital biology - that is having an impact on multiple fields, including biomaterial design, agriculture, and human health. This MacArthur Fellow was also named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people.

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