Georgia On Your Mind

Host Hope Thornton sat down with Dr. Denis Dumas, a leading researcher in creativity and education, to explore how creative intelligence is often misunderstood in traditional classrooms. Dumas shares how his research challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to learning and how tools like AI could help educators better identify and support creative students who think outside the box.

Host Hope Thornton sat down with Laura Whitaker, Executive Director of Extra Special People, to discuss her journey. Whitaker shares what it means to lead with purpose and how ESP creates joyful, inclusive spaces for children and young adults of all abilities.

Host Hank Tatum sits down with Rodd Cargill, a 2024 UGA 40 Under 40 honoree and Volunteer of the Year, to discuss the impact of mentorship and his involvement with the university after graduation. Cargill shares how he became an active volunteer, ultimately serving as president of the Black Alumni Leadership Council and as the Vice-Chair of the Terry College Young Alumni Board.

Host Syd Weigand speaks with Dr. Xiaorong Lin to explore the fascinating problem posed by a deadly strain of fungal infection and what her lab is doing to help. Dr. Lin discusses the founding of the Lin Lab, some recent breakthroughs in drug development, and the world’s first-ever fungal vaccine.

Host Hank Tatum sits down with the legendary Ernie Johnson Jr., an Emmy-winning broadcaster and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee. Most known for hosting TNT’s Inside the NBA, Johnson shares what he learned at the University of Georgia and the journey he took to get where he is today. Johnson also gives students advice that spans industries while reflecting on some of his best moments from a long and successful career.

From the New Media Institute at the University of Georgia comes the third season of the Georgia On Your Mind Podcast. Season 3, Built By Bulldogs, turns the spotlight on UGA  alumni and faculty, discovering how their time in Athens propelled them to successful careers and how they've shaped the state of Georgia beyond the UGA campus.

The University of Georgia is a national leader in university outreach. With eight different Public Service and Outreach units, faculty, staff and students in all of UGA's colleges are contributing to Georgia's prosperity. In this episode, we take a deep dive into some of the projects that are impacting communities across the state.

Whales, robots and hurricanes. In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the groundbreaking research that's happening at UGA's Skidaway Island Institute of Oceanography.

Georgia is known for its peaches - but did you know the 'Peach State' actually produces more blueberries than peaches? At the University Georgia blueberries have been a subject of research for decades. In this episode, we're taking you to UGA's Blueberry Breeding Lab where students and professors are working to help blueberry plants thrive.

Right now, students at the University of Georgia are actively building satellites that will be launched into outer space. In this episode, we hear from UGA's Small Satellite Research Lab Director about developing and launching this innovative technology. He also talks about the meaning behind the mission and what's in store for the future.

The Georgia On Your Mind podcast is back with a brand-new season. Season Two of the podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the unexplored ways the University of Georgia is leaving a big impact on the state.

Join the host and interviewers of the Georgia On Your Mind podcast as we discuss our favorite moments and parts of making Season 1 happen and what to expect in the next season!

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Home to over 100 miles of coastline and the largest aquarium in the US, Georgia has good reason to dive deep into the realm of marine conservation. Featuring Dr. Kady Lyons (Research Scientist at the Georgia Aquarium) and Dr. Mark Risse (Director of the UGA Marine Extension & Georgia Sea Grant), this episode dives deep into the unique challenges and opportunities Georgia faces in preserving this fragile ecosystem.

We explore the state of the music industry in Georgia and the deep history that music has within the Peach State. We interview Mala Sharma (Founder of Georgia Music Partners) and David Barbe (Director of the UGA Music Business Certificate Program) to get an overview of the rich history and current opportunities that the music scene has to offer.