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Blueprint: Inventing the Future. Catalyzing STEAM Access. Closing the Gap.

Hot Cities & Trailblazing Leaders -Two Time Emmy Nominated PBS Host and Princeton's Dr. Shane Campbell‑Staton on Evolution’s New Frontier — with Leadership Insights from UC Davis's Chancellor Gary May

21 Jul 2025

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In our most ambitious double‑header yet, host David J. Ferguson welcomes two visionary Key Opinion Leaders:Dr. Shane Campbell‑Staton – Princeton evolutionary biologist and two‑time Emmy‑nominated host of PBS’s Human Footprint. He reveals how urban heat, extreme weather, and radiation zones forge rapid genetic shifts in lizards, wolves, elephants, and more.Chancellor Gary May – Engineer, STEM‑equity champion, and Chancellor of UC Davis (former Georgia Tech Dean who co‑launched the groundbreaking Online MS in Computer Science). He shares strategies for scaling inclusive STEM education, forging academia‑industry bridges, and cultivating the next wave of scientific innovators.What you’ll hear:Evolution at Warp Speed – Dr. Campbell‑Staton’s field‑to‑genome toolkit for tracking adaptation in real time.Science‑as‑Cinema – Turning dense data into binge‑worthy PBS storytelling.Inclusive Excellence – Chancellor May on building diverse talent pipelines and leveraging tech to democratize advanced degrees.Leadership Playbook – Advice on mentorship, funding partnerships, and navigating academia’s future.Forward Look – Big questions on human‑driven evolution and the university of tomorrow.Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app.---Background Music citation:  Mykola Odnoroh from Pixabay---Note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guests and I.

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