The Knowmads Podcast

• Rene Bellwied on Winning the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

  Hello everyone, welcome to season 2 of the Knowmads podcast. Since Season 2 was long overdue, we had to start with someone who’s not just had a remarkable academic journey in physics, but also someone who’s been a great mentor to all his students and really, to everyone who walks into his office. So in this episode, we’re sitting in the office of Professor René Bellwied — a leading experimental physicist and a core member of the ALICE collaboration — which stands for A Large Ion Collider Experiment — one of the major experiments at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider or the LHC. A few days ago, along with his colleges, he recieved the 2025 breakthrough prize in fundamental physics, which is one of the most prestigious award in science. We talk about the early universe, the beauty and chaos of large-scale collaborations, and what the future of physics might hold. Whether you're someone who thinks deeply about the universe or someone who just loves hearing how big science gets done, there's something for everyone. 

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• Livia Merrill on psychological impacts on children due to prenatal stress

  Hi Everyone, This is Episode 15 of The Knowmads Podcast.The mother’s Mental health during the time of pregnancy is extremely crucial. Studies suggest that prenatal stress and trauma have the capacity to propagate through generations. Our guest today is a UH graduate student at the Laboratory of early experiences and development studying cognitive and behavioral neuroscience. Livia Merrill’s  research studies the impact of prenatal stress on the cognitive development of the new born. She has strong opinions about policies surrounding such tangible research and the dissemination of scientific findings. You’re all in for an extremely illuminating conversation.So let's go.xoxo The KnowmadsYou can find Livia on Instagram @the_liv_lifeYou can find The KnowmadsPrachi Garella: Website: https://www.prachigarella.comLintree: https://linktr.ee/prachigarellaBhavay: Website: https://www.bhavaytyagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavaystyagi/To reach us you can email us at: [email protected]

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• Kristen Dobbs on juggling passions: A journey of Motherhood, Physics and Beyond

  Hi Everyone, This is Episode 14 of The Knowmads Podcast.Whether you're a parent searching for that delicate equilibrium between responsibilities and aspirations, or someone looking for a force of motivation to go back to school, start a different journey, or simply someone seeking a tale of inspiration, you're in for a treat.From her humble beginnings, serving tirelessly for a non-profit organization in the vibrant heart of Latin America, to the classrooms where she ignited young minds as an educator, and now juggling between being a grad student and a mother. Kristen's journey has been a tapestry of inspiration.This is a beautiful conversation where we talk about her challenges, and the invaluable lessons she's gathered along the way. So let's go.xoxo The KnowmadsYou can find The KnowmadsPrachi Garella: Website: https://www.prachigarella.comLintree: https://linktr.ee/prachigarellaBhavay: Website: https://www.bhavaytyagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavaystyagi/To reach us you can email us at: [email protected]

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• Christina D. Griep on language acquisition and early cognitive development

  Hi Everyone, This is Episode 13 of The Knowmads Podcast.Most of us who grew up in bilingual or a multilingual homesoften wonder if the new babies in the family will be able to understandthese different language(s). In this episode we dive deep into the fascinatingworld of early language development in children. Our guest todayChristina Diaz Griep is a psychologist from University of Houston where her research involves understanding how children growing up in bilingual and monolingual households navigate the intricate journey of language acquisition. So let's go.xoxo The KnowmadsYou can find Christina:@Christygriep on InstagramYou can find The KnowmadsPrachi Garella: Website: https://www.prachigarella.comLintree: https://linktr.ee/prachigarellaBhavay: Website: https://www.bhavaytyagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavaystyagi/To reach us you can email us at: [email protected]

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• Nina Nevill on oppression against incarcerated black women in Texas

  Hi Everyone, This is Episode 12 of The Knowmads Podcast.Long after abolishment of Slavery in the US, in the late 1800s the effects are still seen in different forms. The unbalanced dynamics of power between prison authorities and prisoners illustrates hints of slavery even today and remains ignored. Our guest today is a historian from Rice University and in her research she particularly highlights the oppressive experiences of incarcerated black women in the late 20th century in jails in Texas. She talks about various forms of abuse that is witnessed even today in Texas Jails. It’s a very illuminating and thought provoking podcast, I’m sure you’ll like it. xoxo The KnowmadsYou can find Nina:@Nina.nevill on InstagramYou can find The KnowmadsPrachi Garella: Website: https://www.prachigarella.comLintree: https://linktr.ee/prachigarellaBhavay: Website: https://www.bhavaytyagi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavaystyagi/To reach us you can email us at: [email protected]

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