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Have you heard about this Summer's blockbusters?! (Podcasts that is!)

  • 1.  Have you heard about this Summer's blockbusters?! (Podcasts that is!)

    Posted 08-11-2022 11:54

    This summer I have had the privilege of covering a number of fascinating and thought-provoking topics on the Resoundingly Human podcast!

    Renata Konrad, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, shares how prevalent human trafficking is (did you know the average hipster employs 27 slaves each day?!) but that engineering can help combat this complex and growing challenge

    Kaisa Snellman, INSEAD, discusses her research showing female entrepreneurs can be negatively impacted by investments from female venture capitalists. However, there are important takeaways to help educate and change public perception and expectations when it comes to supporting women in business (newsflash, it's not solely the responsibility of other women). 

    And most recently, I spoke with Idris Adjerid, Virginia Tech, about how to amplify the impact of your Fitbit or other wearable health device to reach your health goals (and most importantly, stick with them)!

    And in honor of the first ever Summer blockbuster (celebrating its 45th anniversary this year!), next week, I am excited to share a very special episode that will transport listeners to a small island in the Indian Ocean where a series of deadly shark attacks, complicated by a lack of actionable data, led to an unprecedented conflict that turned the whole island upside down. Check out this quick teaser to find out more!



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    Ashley Kilgore
    Manager, Communications
    INFORMS
    Catonsville MD
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