The Vandal Theory

Have you ever struggled to decipher a scientific paper? Meet Erin James (go.uidaho.edu/4vr4F13), a professor of English in U of I’s College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/4ccBDL0). She's also the director of the university’s sustainability certificate and co-director of the Confluence Lab (go.uidaho.edu/4mvIvX5). In this episode, she explores how storytelling shapes the way we understand the environment and why interdisciplinary collaboration — across science, humanities and beyond — is key to tackling complex sustainability challenges. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Seaside At Dusk” by Michael Dowdle (go.uidaho.edu/4muynhx) via Amphibious Zoo.   Chapters (0:00) Have you ever struggled to decipher a scientific paper? (02:40) Getting to know Erin James (03:24) The science of stories (08:46) The Confluence Lab and interdisciplinary research (14:30) Narrative science (20:04) Sustainability certificate (27:24) Final thoughts

What is the difference between tendons and ligaments? Meet Nathan Schiele (go.uidaho.edu/4bXeg80), associate professor of chemical and biological engineering (go.uidaho.edu/4tz9MKB) at University of Idaho — and a researcher engineering the future of tendon repair. Schiele is applying his engineering mindset to the construction of a human tendon. He describes how his lab and team of students are investigating what gives tendons their strength, how to grow tendon-like tissue from mouse stem cells and how to image tendons. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Power in You” by Matthew Cropper (go.uidaho.edu/3QsA4zS) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) What’s the difference between tendons and ligaments? (3:01) Getting to know Nathan Schiele (5:22) Tendons don’t heal well (9:45) Ingredients of a strong tendon (14:39) Building mouse tendon-like structures (18:47) Imaging a tendon (22:49) Undergraduate research (24:28) Final thoughts

Question: How much do you think about the Constitution in your day-to-day life? What does the Constitution actually do — and how does a document written more than 200 years ago still guide modern life? In this episode, University of Idaho law (go.uidaho.edu/4bKmRec) professor Richard Seamon (go.uidaho.edu/4sLjYQo) breaks down the basics of constitutional law, from individual rights to how judges interpret the document. Along the way, he explains how the courts handle everything from free speech to new technology — and why understanding the system matters more than ever. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Power in You” by Matthew Cropper (go.uidaho.edu/4bW8zWz) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) How much do you think about the Constitution? (02:49) What is constitutional law? (04:42) Five interpretive approaches (13:03) What happens when the Constitution is silent on an issue? (16:03) Applying the Constitution to new technology (18:40) Why amendments are so difficult (21:35) Why trust in the system matters (24:43) Common misconceptions about free speech (26:00) A reason for optimism (27:40) Final thoughts

How much are you spending on groceries? Meet Brett Wilder (go.uidaho.edu/4tdRA9s), an assistant professor and area Extension educator in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (go.uidaho.edu/4rTG6qo). Agriculture shapes Idaho’s economy in profound ways — but behind the headlines about record revenues is a much more complicated financial picture. Wilder explains the forces driving today’s agricultural economy and why the industry is experiencing what he calls a “tale of two economies.” Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “You Have Got To” by Craig Poole (go.uidaho.edu/4t8dESy) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) How much are you spending on groceries? (2:20) Getting to know Brett Wilder (3:11) Ag economic impact in Idaho (9:59) Beef economics in Idaho (14:48) Grains economics in Idaho (20:01) Potato economics in Idaho (22:46) Impact of tariffs on agriculture (25:50) Final thoughts

Have you ever painted outside? Aaron Cordell Johnson (go.uidaho.edu/4uE79sl) is an associate professor of art and design in U of I’s College of Art and Architecture (go.uidaho.edu/4lCerc1). In this episode, he explains what plein air painting is, why artists choose to paint directly from the landscape and why stepping outside with an easel — instead of painting from a photo — can change the way a place is experienced and captured on canvas. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Bright Morning Story” by Brendan Warren Burns (go.uidaho.edu/4uA7kEW) via Amphibious Zoo.   H3: Chapters (0:00) Have you painted outside? (04:10) Getting to know Aaron Cordell Johnson and plein air painting (08:04) Why choose paint plein air over other methods? (11:44) What to look for (15:51) Plein air at U of I (17:22) How to get started (X:XX) Final thoughts (Cohosts start)

How many suggestions or examples do you give ChatGPT when you are asking for help? Meet William Tai (go.uidaho.edu/4llzboe), the coordinator of the Doceo Center (go.uidaho.edu/4blXyOb) in University of Idaho’s College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Artificial intelligence is already in our classrooms. Tai joins us to discuss how teachers can take advantage of AI for lesson planning and what ethical issues might arise with classroom AI use. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Melontronica” by Matthew Cropper (go.uidaho.edu/4bhMSQp) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) How much instruction do you give ChatGPT? (3:08) Getting to know William Tai (4:21) How is generative AI used in education? (7:35) What are AI hallucinations? (9:12) What is machine bias in AI? (11:42) What are prompt injection attacks? (14:20) How teachers can improve their prompts (20:14) Can AI be a study aid? (25:57) Final thoughts

Question: What is your favorite migratory animal fact? Simona Picardi (go.uidaho.edu/3N8gkjL) is an assistant professor of wildlife ecology and management in U of I’s College of Natural Resources (go.uidaho.edu/4b2AYK8). She studies how animals move across landscapes and what secrets their movements reveal. In this episode, she explains how tracking technology and data analysis help uncover patterns in wildlife behavior and how this research can guide strategies to protect habitats and wildlife populations. View Picardi’s POP Talk: go.uidaho.edu/4ud0TaN Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Ice Birds” by Jon Fitzgerald (go.uidaho.edu/4ldgJhE) via Amphibious Zoo.   Chapters (0:00) What is your favorite migratory animal fact? (03:42) Getting to know Simona Picardi (04:08) Using GPS data to track animals (09:52) Urban wood storks (12:18) Potential impact of changing migration patterns (14:09) Birds eating junk food (15:40) Broader conservation implications (17:00) Other movement ecology research (19:29) Final thoughts

For the gardeners out there, how do you deter pests? Meet Marty Ytreberg (go.uidaho.edu/3OLz49b), a professor in the physics department (go.uidaho.edu/40tUYjR) at University of Idaho and the director of the Institute for Modeling, Collaboration and Innovation (go.uidaho.edu/4rBxDZw). Alongside a large team of interdisciplinary scientists, Ytreberg is designing new fungicides to protect Idaho potatoes and, eventually, other crops. He delves into the steps his team uses to find a fungus’s weak spot and what makes a successful fungicide. Visit our website uidaho.edu/vandaltheory. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Cousins at Play” by Sam Cardon (go.uidaho.edu/4tR7DuZ) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) How do you deter garden pests? (2:56) Getting to know Marty Ytreberg (3:47) How did you start developing fungicides? (6:39) How do fungicides attack? (9:48) Steps to making a fungicide (13:48) Challenges of developing a fungicide (19:54) Can this go beyond fungi and potatoes? (23:18) Final thoughts

A new season of The Vandal Theory returns Monday, March 2, with bold questions and unexpected connections. From decoding what animal migration reveals about life on the move to taking a closer look at the U.S. Constitution, Season 11 dives into the forces that shape our world. You’ll also hear how scientists build fungicides from the ground up to protect Idaho’s signature potatoes — and why beef prices rise and fall with the market. New episodes drop weekly, so follow along wherever you get your podcasts and join us for another season of curiosity-driven discovery at University of Idaho.

Question: How much do you know about where the fish you eat come from? Brian Small (go.uidaho.edu/4oLfkzy) is the director of the University of Idaho Aquaculture Research Institute (go.uidaho.edu/49wNXVx) and a professor of fish physiology in the College of Natural Resources (go.uidaho.edu/4hZSZMq). In this episode, he explains how research on fish nutrition, alternative fish diets and sturgeon caviar supports both the aquaculture industry and conservation efforts. He also shares what it’s like to raise millions of fish in Idaho’s spring-fed waters. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Seaside at Dusk” by Michael Dowdle (go.uidaho.edu/4r1nt4L) via Amphibious Zoo.   Chapters (0:00) Where do the fish you eat come from? (3:38) Getting to know Brian Small (4:11) Inside the Aquaculture Research Institute (7:30) Life as a fish at the hatchery (11:35) Inside the science shaping Idaho’s sustainable aquaculture (17:01) Sturgeon, caviar and conservation (21:08) Why aquaculture matters in Idaho (23:28) Final thoughts

Question: Did you ever learn about investing in school? Meet Duff Bergquist (go.uidaho.edu/47Ud6rE), Barker Capital Management and Trading Program (go.uidaho.edu/3JGcSLs) director and senior instructor of finance. The Barker program along with its sister club, teach students about investing using real money. The students work with industry partners and alumni to learn about wealth management, risk management and financial analyses. Bergquist walks us through what research means for the Barker students, what life is like for participants and how the Girls Who Invest Program opens new opportunities for women in finance.  Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Apricot Twist” by Gregory Joseph Carrozza (go.uidaho.edu/43aRLYv) via Amphibious Zoo.   Chapters (0:00) Did you learn about investing in school? (2:55) Getting to know Duff Bergquist (7:12) What does research look like in Barker? (14:04) How are PNW businesses involved? (15:37) What do competitions in investing look like? (17:52) What is Barker like for the students? (20:52) What is Girls Who Invest? (24:20) Final thoughts

Question: What’s your favorite example of evolution? Christine Parent (go.uidaho.edu/3WOPJtz) is a professor in the College of Science (go.uidaho.edu/4oJww8r) who studies the evolutionary biology of snails. In this episode, she shares how she earned the nickname “Snail Hunter,” what it’s like tracking these tiny creatures across the rugged landscapes of the Galápagos and what they can teach us about how life evolves. She’ll even drop a few fun snail facts that might just change the way you think about them. Learn more about the snail hunters — and watch a short film about their adventures — at go.uidaho.edu/snailhunters. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Lemonade and Lollipops” (go.uidaho.edu/49o1E8Y) by Matthew Trent Cropper via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: What is your favorite horror movie? Meet Russ Meeuf (go.uidaho.edu/4nj1jI2), professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Media (go.uidaho.edu/48I6Wfb) at University of Idaho — and a scholar who knows monsters better than most. What makes a monster truly terrifying? What do these creatures reveal about our deepest fears, our society and ourselves? And why do monsters evolve as our cultural anxieties change? Russ will guide us through the haunted corridors of horror cinema, showing how monsters are more than just nightmares — they’re mirrors. So, grab your flashlight, lock the doors and tune to our Halloween episode...if you dare. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Dark Undercurrent” by Harold Schenk (go.uidaho.edu/3LoVlI8) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) Favorite horror movie? (3:50) Getting to know Russ Meeuf (5:40) What makes a good movie monster? (7:51) Two sides to every monster (12:49) What does a director or writer bring to a monster? (17:19) What do monsters reveal about ourselves? (20:06) Do monsters evolve over time? (25:08) Final thoughts

Question: Do you have a favorite myth? Rochelle Smith (go.uidaho.edu/3WaYWMi) is the humanities librarian for the U of I Library (go.uidaho.edu/48ru5Cx). In this episode, she discusses the surprising ways gods, goddesses and other beings across cultures are connected to crafting and making. She also shares why these stories still matter today and what they reveal about human creativity and imagination. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Daybreak Musing” (https://go.uidaho.edu/3LdpH0b) by Christian Richard Lloyd via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) Do you have a favorite kind of myth? (4:50) Getting to know Rochelle Smith (5:55) Gods and their hobbies (7:45) What myths say about humanity (18:37) Smith’s favorite myths (21:20) Myths more people should know about (24:13) Engage with the past (27:23) Final thoughts

Meet Tyler Bland (go.uidaho.edu/3Vt7q0W), clinical assistant professor in the School of Health and Medical Professions (go.uidaho.edu/4nJgRFM). Medical students struggle to learn and retain the fire hose of information they need to become doctors. Bland explains how he is using ingenuity, imagination and AI to create Pokémon-esque monsters and medically-themed movies to help his students learn. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Reach” by Sam Cardon (go.uidaho.edu/46LpVUE) via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (0:00) Have you used mnemnic devices (2:36) Getting to know Tyler Bland (3:43) Medical education challenges (7:42) Introducing Medimon (13:01) Medimon video games (15:45) Case studies become AI movies with Hollywood stars (17:45) Shattered Slippers with Selena Gomez (21:48) Malaria through Alien (25:28) Are the students learning better? (28:34) Final thoughts

Question: Have you ever repaired clothing? Chelsey Byrd Lewallen (go.uidaho.edu/4gZXuWQ) is a senior instructor in the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences (https://go.uidaho.edu/3KrkCRR) at U of I and a sewist who’s rethinking the way we wear, care for and keep our clothes. In this episode, she discusses her new book, “Clothing Alterations and Repairs: Maintaining a Sustainable Wardrobe” (go.uidaho.edu/4o7syGp) and shares how small choices — like repairing instead of replacing and buying better garments from the get-go — can make a big impact on our closets, our wallets and the planet. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  “Bicycles And Backpacks” by Michael Dowdle (go.uidaho.edu/4o8Qx8d) via Amphibious Zoo.   Chapters (0:00) Have you ever repaired clothing? (2:55) Getting to know Chelsey Byrd Lewallen (3:55) On writing a book (5:55) Clothing manufacturing 101 (12:44) Building a sustainable wardrobe (17:44) Clothing repair basics (20:26) Building a sustainable mindset (24:32) Pick one small change (26:18) Final thoughts

Do you know where your water comes from? Meet Liz Bageant (go.uidaho.edu/46eWQ3X), economist with James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research (go.uidaho.edu/4pvdeEZ). Liz is going to discuss how Idaho’s growing population, its aging infrastructure and regulations affect the future of drinking and waste water (go.uidaho.edu/4mlmnNt) in the Gem state and the jobs that this industry supports. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Rhythm and Light” by Alin Oprea (go.uidaho.edu/46eXsXj) via Amphibious Zoo. H3: Chapters (0:00) Where does your water come from? (3:47) Getting to know Liz Bageant (4:23) What are Idaho’s water needs? (6:16) How does our water system work? (9:36) How does population affect water needs? (12:22) How does aging infrastructure and regulation affect our water? (14:46) Message to Idaho (18:06) Financing water (21:15) The people bringing us water (25:03) Final thoughts

A new season of "The Vandal Theory" kicks off Monday, Sept. 29, with a lineup as curious and wide-ranging as ever. From teaching medical students through Pokémon, to exploring the future of Idaho’s water systems, to rethinking what it means to dress sustainably, season 10 is packed with discoveries. You’ll also hear unexpected twists in world mythology — plus a Halloween episode that brings monsters to life. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).

Alistair Smith (go.uidaho.edu/4mbiISI) is a professor and department chair in University of Idaho’s Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/419qiFi). He’s working with power companies across the globe to identify which types of vegetation are most likely to ignite — and what can be done to stop wildfires before they start. At U of I’s combustion lab, his team tests how vegetation burns under different conditions, helping utilities make informed decisions about the fuels growing beneath their power lines. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Identifying flammable vegetation (01:45) Combustion lab (02:32) Helping power companies prevent fires (05:18) Why do power companies care now? (06:38) Why do we care? (07:48) Immediate impacts

Feng Li (go.uidaho.edu/3UdtdZK) is the Micron Endowed Professor of Microelectronics at University of Idaho and director of the Next Generation Microelectronics Research Center (go.uidaho.edu/44MLoKG). He’s helping shape the future of semiconductors — not just through research, but by training the next generation of skilled workers Idaho’s tech industry needs. Li studies high-temperature devices that can withstand the extreme heat of space missions, geothermal systems and supersonic flight, while giving students hands-on experience in microchip fabrication and clean room technology. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). Chapters (00:00) Introduction (01:28) High-temperature electronics (02:25) Implications of high-temp tech (03:35) Working with Micron (05:36) Building a high-demand workforce

Dev Shrestha (go.uidaho.edu/3Gnw3s3) is a University of Idaho engineering (go.uidaho.edu/44k6BNk) professor exploring the future of farming, starting with the soil beneath our feet. He’s developing affordable soil sensors and studying the power of biochar to help farmers conserve moisture, increase yields and build a more resilient, sustainable future for Idaho agriculture. In this episode, he shares how improving soil health on the Palouse could transform the way we grow food. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:52) What is biochar? (03:34) Making a sustainable solution more affordable (06:25) Innovative soil sensors (08:10) Building a biochar industry

Kendra Kaiser (go.uidaho.edu/3GtiU0n) is the director of the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (go.uidaho.edu/3I8jscN). In the first episode of a special summer season of “The Vandal Theory,” she shares how the institute is identifying and filling critical water research gaps across Idaho. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu.  Music  “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).  Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:46) What is IWRRI? (02:15) Identifying water needs (03:50) Community outreach (05:26) Importance of water research

Question: When you were growing up, did your parents ever let you do anything without their supervision that many parents today would be alarmed by? David Pimentel (go.uidaho.edu/448DQDo) is a professor in University of Idaho’s College of Law (go.uidaho.edu/3E4HZh8). His work explores the intersections of law, history and culture, and in the final episode of this season of “The Vandal Theory,” he discusses lessons from his work in international justice reform, the balance between risk and autonomy in parenting and the power of music in changing the world. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Bad Bourbon” (go.uidaho.edu/3YbdPj0) by Michael J. Dowdle, via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Kids these days (02:46) Getting to know David (03:45) Truth vs. justice (11:26) Free-range parenting (19:26) Societal attitudes and the Blues (24:12) Stay humble (26:22) More than one way to do things

Question: What is your favorite African animal? Meet Ryan Long (go.uidaho.edu/4l9hrvI), an associate professor of wildlife sciences in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/44dwZIK) at University of Idaho. In Disney’s “The Lion King,” all the regional animals show up to honor Simba’s birth. Now that’s obviously fictitious, but lots of large animals do live alongside each other in Africa. Long is working to understand how that works and how those animals interact with humans. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Time stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:01) What is your favorite African animal? (1:52) Meet Ryan Long (2:53) Why large mammals? (3:41) Why Africa? (4:24) Gorongosa National Park history (6:24) Spiral-horned antelope (14:55) Tuskless elephants (20:55) Crop-raiding elephants (26:51) Curiosity and observation Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Find The Good” by Zach Sundwall (go.uidaho.edu/4jcr1fw) via Amphibious Zoo Music.

Question: What drives people to the polls? Markie McBrayer (go.uidaho.edu/43rzyqw) is an assistant professor of political science in the Department of Politics and Philosophy (go.uidaho.edu/423Gc3F) at University of Idaho. Her research focuses on American politics and policy with a focus on political institutions, representation and social inequality. Today she’s discussing takeaways from the recent presidential election, polarization and what to do if you’re overwhelmed by the news. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Apprentice” (go.uidaho.edu/4hRKKjR) by Darwin Music, via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (00:56) On politics (02:55) Getting to know Markie (03:44) 2024 election takeaways (09:40) Did Kamala lose because she’s a woman? (12:52) Women’s impact on policy (16:29) The need for better data (19:12) What to do about polarization (23:38) Subscribe to a newspaper and pet a dog (27:57) Conclusion

Question: Do you use ChatGPT or another AI program? Meet Barrie Robison (go.uidaho.edu/3E34kvn), a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/4kwcihb) and director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/43TLX6C) at University of Idaho. Artificial intelligence seems to be infiltrating all aspects of our lives. Robison will discuss the ways U of I is supporting its researchers, including a story of translating old educational texts, and how he hopes his team can improve how the university is run. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Time stamps (0:00) Introduction (1:02) Have you used AI? (2:07) Meet Barrie Robison (4:34) What is AI? (7:49) What assumptions do people make about AI? (9:17) Translating a German cello book (13:42) AI for research administration (19:07) Finding a professor (23:36) Making the arts searchable (26:53) U of I on the AI frontier Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Andromeda Spiral” by Matthew Robert Mateau and Jeremy Robert Chatelain (go.uidaho.edu/42eqUdI) via Amphibious Zoo music.

Question: Have you ever had a problem you just lived with because you assumed it couldn’t be fixed? John Crepeau (go.uidaho.edu/41ufl0H) is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (go.uidaho.edu/4iSt4oS) at University of Idaho who has had a hand in making all sorts of things, from a nuclear-powered Mars hopper to reimagined medical equipment. In this episode, he talks about his experiments and the role he’s playing in the future of sustainable jet fuel. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Fun and Games” (https://go.uidaho.edu/41TxhBS) by Darwin Music, via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (03:51) Getting to know John (07:27) Mars hopper (10:55) Medical devices (15:55) Stefan problem (17:35) Sustainable jet fuel (23:00) Joys of academia (24:25) Conclusion

Question: Have you ever butchered animals, such as while hunting or at a farm or ranch? Meet Phil Bass (go.uidaho.edu/3XubJdD), associate professor of meat science in the Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/4kpnzjc) at University of Idaho. Whether as hamburger, filet mignon, ribeye or T-bone, beef is a staple on many American dinner tables. Listen as Bass discusses the growing size of cattle, the creation of dry-aged beef and the impact of the meat industry on the economy. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Drive ’Em” by Sam Cardon (go.uidaho.edu/4hgikzn) via soundstripe. (0:00) Introduction (1:18) Have you butchered an animal? (1:37 Introduce Phil Bass (3:35) Why beef? (4:15) What is meat science? (7:36) Cows have gotten bigger (12:28) Dry aged beef (17:37) Meat economics (22:45) Why go into meat science?

Question: Have you ever gone hiking and got a tick? Janet Rachlow (https://go.uidaho.edu/43lwo7B) is a professor of wildlife ecology in the College of Natural Resources (https://go.uidaho.edu/3QOqHr7) at University of Idaho. She has studied mammals both large and small, and in this episode, she discusses two on opposite ends of the size spectrum. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Good Vibes Everywhere” (uidaho.edu/4h50RKs ) by Darwin Music, via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (3:30) Getting to know Janet (4:00) Pygmy rabbit survival techniques (14:46) Moose's tick troubles (25:10) Implications for conservation (26:48) Conclusion

Question: Growing up, did you ever ride horses? Meet Rebecca Scofield (go.uidaho.edu/414paCk), chair of the University of Idaho’s Department of History (go.uidaho.edu/418fGpC) specializing in American history. Bicycles, horses, mechanical bulls and dragons — Scofield brings new insights to the visuals of women riding astride beasts and machines throughout history and how that informs our current economy. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Riding Out” by Magnum Opus Music Library (go.uidaho.edu/4kh15ku) via Amphibious Zoo. (0:00) Introduction (1:32) Do you ride? (2:14) Introduce Rebecca Scofield (3:29) What intrigues you? (5:36) Suffragettes (10:10) Horse girls (13:41) Mechanical bull riding (16:24) Dragon riders (24:04) Why is women’s history important? (26:37) Culture is important

Question: Can you tell us about your first huckleberry hunt? Steve Cook (go.uidaho.edu/3O6hc5u) is the head of the Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology (go.uidaho.edu/3UKfCKj) at University of Idaho. He researches huckleberries and today he’s going to discuss why they’re so hard to domesticate and what he and his team are doing to solve that problem. If we’re lucky, he might give us some huckleberry hunting tips as well. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I stories Professor brings mindfulness home (go.uidaho.edu/3AEVaDE) A career of thrills (go.uidaho.edu/4hNLQ0X) Girls who invest (go.uidaho.edu/3Z2BGCj) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Happy Go Chillin’” (go.uidaho.edu/40JbnCj) by Matthew Trent Cropper via Amphibious Zoo. Chapters (00:00) Introduction (4:06) Getting to know Steve (5:38) Taming huckleberries (14:13) Pest control (19:05) Huckleberry hunting tips (21:00) Huckleberry species (21:55) Best huckleberry foods (22:35) Huckleberry frustrations (24:32) Conclusion

Question: How far ahead do you plan into the future? Meet Andrew Kliskey (go.uidaho.edu/3NZPbMT), U of I’s President’s Professor of Community and Landscape Resilience and director of the Center for Resilient Communities (go.uidaho.edu/4fiXxLq). He’s going to chat with us about how he and his research team are working with communities to meet their energy and water needs for the future. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Design-build and landscape architecture students finish Healing Garden (go.uidaho.edu/4fnulmD) Architecture alum redefines roller coaster designs (go.uidaho.edu/48HZ8bf) CAA senior prepares to leave U of I enlightened (go.uidaho.edu/4fA41p6) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, , not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Daybreak Musing” by VIV1010 (go.uidaho.edu/3ChVpFb) via soundstripe.

Question: Is there someone in your life, past or present, who you associate with their clothes — like if they changed their outfit you would be confused about who they were? Sonya Meyer (go.uidaho.edu/3YMfyfp) is a professor in the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/48uxHS4) and curator of U of I’s Leila Old Historic Costume Collection (go.uidaho.edu/4f8fUma), which reflects the clothing across lower-, middle- and upper-class society in Idaho from around 1850 to the present. Today she will talk about what’s in the collection, how to preserve clothing and give us some examples of what TV shows and movies get right and wrong with their costumes. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Educating educators (go.uidaho.edu/3C7txUe) Immersive medical training (go.uidaho.edu/3YOdrIb) Sustainable sensation (go.uidaho.edu/3C5HiD0) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Power in You” by Micah Dahl Anderson (go.uidaho.edu/3C81YdD) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: As a mother, how stressful is it making sure your baby has a healthy diet?  Meet Bethaney Fehrenkamp (go.uidaho.edu/48fYIZv), a reproductive immunologist and a clinical assistant professor of immunology with Idaho WWAMI (go.uidaho.edu/3BXhLvx), the state’s medical school. Fehrenkamp is passionate about understanding the complex interactions between maternal and infant health, which she will discuss today. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I stories A shortage of anatomists (go.uidaho.edu/3YyYnxD) Studying medicine with a human perspective (go.uidaho.edu/3YlW2VJ) Striking out injuries (go.uidaho.edu/4eRydMo) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Facts in Motion” by VIV1002 (go.uidaho.edu/48nBm4m) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: You probably know some of the stereotypes about people who live in trailer parks. Do you think those stereotypes live up to the reality? Leontina Hormel (go.uidaho.edu/4eMfylf) is a professor of sociology in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice (go.uidaho.edu/3A1ZhcJ) at University of Idaho. She researches environmental sociology, gender and class inequalities, and community action research. Today she will discuss the plight of a local mobile home park and the lessons learned there that could be used to make meaningful change in the future. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories IMPACTing Idaho (go.uidaho.edu/3YasWZd) Sustainable sensation (go.uidaho.edu/40cmSC7) The show must go on (go.uidaho.edu/4dKQnhy) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “The Facts About Facts” by Micah Dahl Anderson (go.uidaho.edu/3NB8n37) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: Have you ever counted the rings of a tree? Meet Grant Harley (go.uidaho.edu/4dKshU0), an associate professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/4dLMUPV) at University of Idaho who has dedicated his lab to answering questions using tree rings. He is joining us to discuss climate change, crime fighting, volcanic eruptions and lost forests. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I stories First gen student earns top scholarship (go.uidaho.edu/4dOZNIJ) Geology on Mars and in Minecraft (go.uidaho.edu/3BSMXMg) Researchers model vulnerable energy and water nexus (go.uidaho.edu/3NlMPr9) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Bouncing Ideas” by VIV1010 (go.uidaho.edu/4h59GFo) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: What do you think are some of the reasons why an author would prefer to use a pen name over their real one? Zachary Turpin (go.uidaho.edu/4gQLFSk) is an associate professor in the Department of English (go.uidaho.edu/3XTA9wL) at University of Idaho who researches 19th-century periodical culture, archival research methods, digital humanities and textual recovery. He has worked to uncover unaccounted-for periodical works by American authors, including Walt Whitman, Emma Lazarus, Mark Twain, Anne Sexton, Cormac McCarthy and more. On today’s episode, he discusses uncovering lost works of literature. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Finding direction (go.uidaho.edu/3XOIIZI) Engineering wildfire prevention (go.uidaho.edu/47Pf5vI) Home court advantage (go.uidaho.edu/4ete27d) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Detective Obvious” by Daniel Davis (go.uidaho.edu/3ZNAPWQ) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: Have you ever tried baking or brewing with yeast? Meet Paul Rowley (go.uidaho.edu/3zxrdVG), an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/47KBAlq) at University of Idaho. Yeast are the basis of our breads and brews, but Rowley looks deeper into the secret lives of yeasts and how they interact with viruses and other fungi. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Vandal track athlete digs into medical studies (go.uidaho.edu/4gDiSjX) Internship studying giraffes directs biology undergrad’s future (go.uidaho.edu/3N3I2KQ) First gen student earns top scholarship (go.uidaho.edu/3zIieAT) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Slipstream” by DM154 (go.uidaho.edu/3ZGN9bn) via soundstripe.

Season 8 of “The Vandal Theory” will feature stories about the surprising and fascinating properties of yeast, uncovering lost works of literature, huckleberries and why it’s so hard to domesticate them, and using tree rings to solve crimes and find fake works of art. All that and more is coming your way starting Monday, Sept. 30. See you then! Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5).

Question: What is the construction industry doing, or what might it do in the future, to make buildings more climate friendly? Mike Maughan (go.uidaho.edu/3JxTiNT) is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (go.uidaho.edu/3UvMKpc) at University of Idaho. His research focuses on materials development, advanced manufacturing, design and the intersection among them. Today he will discuss a project called PrinTimber (go.uidaho.edu/3wfcRHF), which he hopes will change the future of construction. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Breaking Through Bars to Education (go.uidaho.edu/4de1twE) Research Is Catalyst for Top Grad Schools (go.uidaho.edu/3vXDdOx) Sustainable Science Innovations (go.uidaho.edu/3w7Jffk) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Lasso the Moon” by Matthew Robert Mateus (go.uidaho.edu/3Qe3wqz) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: Did you ever nerd out about geology as a kid? Meet Erika Rader (go.uidaho.edu/3Q4YVqz), an assistant professor in the Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences (go.uidaho.edu/448B2Ej) at University of Idaho. We’re going to discuss how scientists are studying the geology of Mars, how astronauts will need to navigate when they get to the moon and even how to go on a geology field trip online. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Sustainable Science Innovations (go.uidaho.edu/3vSC2Qm) Addressing the Mammoth in the Room (go.uidaho.edu/4d0A0yk) Researchers Model Vulnerable Energy and Water Nexus (go.uidaho.edu/3Jqf9qk) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3U3MNHs) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3Q6LeY5). “Through the Asteroid Belt” by Timber Music Supply (go.uidaho.edu/3JmDuxs) via Amphibious Zoo.

Episode 7.6: Education Inequalities and Student Mental Health Question: What types of things do you imagine are harder for first-generation students to navigate while attending college, versus their peers whose parents also attended? Meet Krista Soria (go.uidaho.edu/4aMFjzn), an assistant professor in the Department of Leadership and Counseling (go.uidaho.edu/3J9QIxh) at University of Idaho. Her research focuses on the conditions that help students to learn, thrive and grow and how colleges and universities can create campus climates that support students from diverse backgrounds. Today she will discuss inequalities in higher education, the lasting effects of COVID-19 on students’ mental health and what faculty members can do to help. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Gold, Bold and Cold (go.uidaho.edu/3PTpgb9) St. Maries to Space (go.uidaho.edu/4cOX1nx) A Road Once Traveled (go.uidaho.edu/4cM6Dzz) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Discovery Never Ends” by Brendan Warren Burns (go.uidaho.edu/4cPPYer) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: Can you name types of diversity that could influence a team’s working dynamic? Meet Yun Chung (go.uidaho.edu/3vEnbc5), professor of management and human resources (go.uidaho.edu/4cM2pI4) at University of Idaho. Chung is going to walk us through several studies about diversity in the workplace including how diversity on a company board affects the company’s success and some nuances behind different types of diversity in the workplace. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Why Wouldn’t You Help People If You Can? (go.uidaho.edu/49iEyNm) Football Player Nominated to Join National Community Service Team (go.uidaho.edu/3TDgtLe) Developing New Building Technology to Reduce Errors (go.uidaho.edu/4cMd0mG) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “The Facts About Facts” by Micah Dahl Anderson (go.uidaho.edu/43JXMdI) via Amphibious Zoo Music.

Question: How do you feel about running? Meet Sharon Stoll (go.uidaho.edu/3vzwCJP), the director of the Center for ETHICS (go.uidaho.edu/4cwwVFQ) at University of Idaho and a leading authority in competitive moral education intervention techniques for college-aged students in America. She has been a consultant with many well-known organizations, including the U.S. military. Today she is going to discuss moral development in athletes and whether it’s possible to learn to love running. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Carrying Hope (go.uidaho.edu/4cwxhMG) Something for All Vandals (go.uidaho.edu/3VGDbVz) Copters, Darts and DNA (go.uidaho.edu/3PJy9DP) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “I'm Good, You're Good” by Sam Cardon (go.uidaho.edu/3VFJR6c) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: Today we are talking about soil, so I want you to imagine digging a hole. How do you think the soil might change as you dig farther and farther down? Meet Michael Strickland (go.uidaho.edu/3VuJr2r) and Zachary Kayler (go.uidaho.edu/4aub5Bf), associate professors in the Department of Soil and Water Systems (go.uidaho.edu/3PAgcYu) at University of Idaho. They are leading a national contingency of scientists in building what amounts to huge terrariums at U of I: all to study a world that scientists still don’t understand — the deep soils under our feet. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Stepping Lightly in the Sage (go.uidaho.edu/3PyG9Yy) U of I Grads Making a Splash (go.uidaho.edu/3Tsw94c) Fields of Change (go.uidaho.edu/43qX4lv) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (go.uidaho.edu/3TLajds) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (go.uidaho.edu/3VvMrf9). “Wanderlust” by Cody Martin (go.uidaho.edu/4a6Hais) via soundstripe.

Question: Do you think the dead have power over the living, either literally or figuratively? Meet Kate Kolpan (go.uidaho.edu/3TBacBh), an assistant professor in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice (go.uidaho.edu/3TA3uv8) at University of Idaho. Kolpan is a bioarchaeologist and forensic anthropologist whose research focuses on migration, violence, warfare and the politics related to the exhumation, identification and commemoration of human remains in both the past and present. She will discuss the politics of human remains and how forensics in real life differs from how it’s depicted on TV. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories Meeting Educators Where They Are (go.uidaho.edu/3Ve5ASz) Using Mathematics to Tackle Infections (go.uidaho.edu/48U9p2F) Copters, Darts and DNA (go.uidaho.edu/4auJCiT) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Redwood Chill” by Matthew Trent Cropper (go.uidaho.edu/3PihPcY) via Amphibious Zoo.

Question: What does your favorite sports team jersey mean to you? Meet Bill Smith (go.uidaho.edu/3wPE1oz), a clinical professor and director of the Martin Institute (go.uidaho.edu/3ValAF9) at University of Idaho. When athletes playing at the international level walk onto pitches, courts and fields, the politics of their countries tag along. Listen as Smith explains how cultural identity and politics are woven into soccer jerseys. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Stories U of I Senior Identifies Reasons for Issue Polarization (go.uidaho.edu/48UgwYK) Summer Internship in D.C. Became an Integral Part of Education (go.uidaho.edu/48PyiML) Professor, Students Help Police Investigators Dig Up Evidence (go.uidaho.edu/48R22sA) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Colombian’s in Zimbabwe” by Anthony Catacoli (go.uidaho.edu/43cD3id) via soundstripe.

Question: Why do agricultural teachers stay in, or leave, their profession?? Meet Kattlyn Wolf (https://go.uidaho.edu/3n4iTX6), interim head of the Department of Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications (https://go.uidaho.edu/41JDqj0) at University of Idaho. Wolf researches what motivates agricultural educators to keep teaching or leave the field. By and large, she and other researchers found that agricultural teachers like the work, are invested in their fields and care about their students. So, why do they go? Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Agriculture Stories Agricultural Education Students Teach Over Spring Break (https://go.uidaho.edu/3HgELpa) Passion for Animal Science (https://go.uidaho.edu/3Nh0lO7) Partners in Sustainability (https://go.uidaho.edu/3NbU46p) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Last Resort” by Avocado Junkie (https://go.uidaho.edu/423TyLZ) via soundstripe.

Question: When it comes to complex social issues like gun violence, health care or in this case, the missing and murdered Indigenous population, how do we even begin tackling these problems? Meet Omi Hodwitz (go.uidaho.edu/3mULvlz), an associate professor in the Department of Culture, Society and Justice (go.uidaho.edu/3oBoe8C) at University of Idaho. Hodwitz and her students are compiling the most comprehensive database to date of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirits in Canada and the United States. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I CLASS Stories Florian Justwan — How Our Brains Wrestle With Politics (go.uidaho.edu/40zkP7I) Junior Wants to Show Idaho’s Latinx Population Anything Is Possible (go.uidaho.edu/3KZHMuV) Childhood Experiences Led to Bex Riehm’s U of I Journey to Become a Cop (go.uidaho.edu/3mNW3mJ) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Open Doors” by Anchor (bit.ly/3H72yaV) via soundstripe.

Question: What would you send to space? Meet Matthew Bernards (https://go.uidaho.edu/3ZS7I0Z), an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (https://go.uidaho.edu/41j7P6P) at University of Idaho and the director of the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium. He sends things to space to track how germs spread. And he explains how the search far and wide for answers that could make medicine more effective and make space travel work better. Visit our website go.uidaho.edu/thevandaltheory​. Email us at [email protected]. Learn about Idaho’s premier research university, University of Idaho, at uidaho.edu. More U of I Engineering Stories Super Smart Vineyards (https://go.uidaho.edu/3MwVNCI) Launching with NASA (https://go.uidaho.edu/3MsnvRf) Student Improves Robotic Devices to Advance Treatment for Survivors of Stroke (https://go.uidaho.edu/43os5pu) Music “Young Republicans” by Steve Combs (bit.ly/3f271AU) via freemusicarchive.org, not modified (bit.ly/3D7wBMV). “Still Young” (https://go.uidaho.edu/3MtW3CH) by Desert Dive via soundstripe.