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Hoos in STEM

Hoos in STEM

By: STEM Advisor to the Provost at the University of Virginia
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 Host Ken Ono, STEM Advisor to the Provost, keeps his finger on the pulse of scientific and technological innovation at UVA. Hoos in STEM showcases the marvelous cornucopia of STEM at UVA, from the latest innovations to growth inside and outside the classroom. Our theme music is CPU by Apples in Stereo.2023 University of Virginia Mathematics Science
Episodes
  • UVA’s Olympic Champions: The Data Behind Olympic Greatness

    UVA’s Olympic Champions: The Data Behind Olympic Greatness
    Dec 12 2025
    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we sit down with UVA’s Olympic gold medalists and world-record-holding swimmers Claire Curzan, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh, and their legendary coach Todd DeSorbo. From early morning practices to Olympic podiums, we explore the dedication, science, and data that fuel their success.
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    40 mins
  • Kent Yagi and the Ripples of Spacetime

    Kent Yagi and the Ripples of Spacetime
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we speak with Kent Yagi, UVA Professor of Physics, whose work explores the deepest mysteries of gravity and spacetime. From Einstein’s century-old prediction of gravitational waves to their first detection in 2015, Yagi has been testing general relativity at cosmic scales. His discoveries connecting neutron stars, black holes, and the ripples of spacetime are helping redefine our understanding of the universe itself.
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    41 mins
  • Anton Korinek and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence

    Anton Korinek and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence
    Oct 17 2025

    In this episode of HOOS in STEM, we speak with Anton Korinek, UVA Professor of Economics and Public Policy and one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in AI. A decade into exploring AI’s long-term impact, Korinek has been at the forefront of understanding how artificial intelligence could reshape our societies, and our lives.
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    46 mins
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