Beyond Disciplines

Join us today as we hear from 6 student researchers who talk about how experiential learning has changed not only their lives but also of those around them.

La baladodiffusion Beyond Disciplines est une série de conversations qui rassemble des chercheurs dans différents domaines de la connaissance, pour discuter des problèmes de la journée. Le 13 février 2018, un groupe de chercheurs s'est réuni pour discuter de la passion pour la recherche. Questions ou commentaire? Contactez-nous à beyonddisciplines@gmail.com. Pour plus en savoir plus: www.concordia.ca/artsci/events/beyond-disciplines.html

From job applications, to morning radio, to late-night comedy TV, interviews are all around us. But what role does interviewing play in academic research? Join us today for a look at The Art of the Interview. We’ll hear from four researchers at Concordia who are all using interviews as part of their methodology: Francine Pelletier, Krista Byers-Heinlein, Kregg Hetherington, Liz Miller, and Shannon Hebblethwaite. The Beyond Disciplines podcast is produced by Aaron Lakoff and Simone Lucas. Questions or comments? Email us at beyonddisciplines@gmail.com. For more info about Beyond Disciplines, visit: http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/events/beyond-disciplines.html

From trans rights to sexuality in public discourse, from men and masculinities to sexual justice, the study of sexuality has become one of the most challenging and exciting areas of interdisciplinary inquiry. In this episode of Beyond Disciplines, we hear from: * Jane McGaughey, School of Irish Studies * Marc Lafrance, Sociology & Anthropology * Gonzalo Quintana Zunino, Psychology & the Centre for Behavioural Neurobiology * Gregorio Pablo Rodríguez-Arbolay Jr., Art History, Faculty of Fine Arts Questions or comments? Email us at beyonddisciplines@gmail.com. For more info about Beyond Disciplines, visit: http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/events/beyond-disciplines.html

Can humans possess superpowers? Does mind control really exist? What’s behind the forensic technology of the hit TV show CSI? On this episode of Beyond Disciplines, we explore some of the science behind the biggest myths Hollywood ever told. To help us out with that, we’ll hear from 4 researchers at Concordia who work in science, but who also like to ponder the limits of the paranormal. * Richard Courtemanche from the department of Exercise Science examines if Superman could exist in real life. * Brigitte Desharnais, a PhD student in chemistry and biochemistry, regularly dons a white coat to work in forensic science labs, and will bust some of the myths behind your favourite TV crime shows. * Brandon Findlay, a professor in the Chemistry department, will tell us how to survive a zombie apocalypse, * And Angela Alberga, also of the Exercise Science department, will bring us back down to earth, and tell us why maybe striving for superhero bodies and powers might not be such a good idea. Questions or comme

What role does art play in academic investigation? How do science and technology combine with creativity? In this episode of Beyond Disciplines, we hear from three Concordia scholars whose work is influenced by art. -Carly Daniel-Hughes, Religions and Cultures -Stephen H. Kawai, visual artist and chemist -Rebecca Duclos, Dean, Faculty of Fine Arts Beyond Disciplines is produced by Aaron Lakoff and Simone Lucas. Questions or comments about this podcast? Email beyond.disciplines@gmail.com. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! More info on Beyond Disciplines: http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/events/beyond-disciplines.html

How does the body inform pursuits of the mind? How does this connection manifest in different ways? In this episode of Beyond Disciplines, we get out of our heads, and hear from four fascinating Concordia researchers who are exploring the connections between the body and mind. Featuring interviews with: -Christophe Grova (Department of Physics) -Véronique Leduc (Horizon Postdoctoral Fellow) -Geoffrey Dover (Department of Exercise Science) -Virginia Penhune (Department of Psychology) Beyond Disciplines is produced by Aaron Lakoff and Simone Lucas. ** To have a look at Véro's sign language video-graphic-novel, visit: http://milieux.concordia.ca/event/preview-it-fell-on-deaf-ears/ **A full transcription of this episode will be posted very soon! Questions or comments about this podcast? Email beyond.disciplines@gmail.com. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! More info on Beyond Disciplines: http://www.concordia.ca/artsci/events/beyond-disciplines.html