A History of Making Things with Steve Jacobson

Steve Jacobson, a New College alum from the 1970s, joins Mike, Grant, and Megan to share his experiences and unique perspectives on the small liberal arts college in Sarasota, Fl. Steve reflects on arriving at New College in the early 70s and bonding with his longtime friend and roommate David Goldman. He shares fun stories about campus life back then, like playing football in flooded fields, building makeshift basketball courts, and getting to know the local wildlife (especially fire ants). Steve also discusses the merger between New College and USF, and his role on the transition committee.  After graduating, Steve had an eclectic career including jobs in solar energy, machining, cryogenics, and academia. He built his own sawmill in Oregon and later worked extensively with liquid helium and nitrogen. Throughout, Steve valued the lifelong friends he made at New College and the independent, self-driven spirit it instilled in him. He believes New College still has a bright future ahead, despite recent challenges. It's an enlightening view into the early days of New College and the meandering career path of an inventive alum. Subscribe to the Palm Court Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at PalmCourtPod.com for more.