In this episode, we talk about the financial aspects of faculty life, emphasizing the critical role finances play in both their personal and professional lives. We discuss how managing finances effectively empowers faculty to excel academically, support their families, and ensure long-term stability and security.

References:

https://www.aaup.org/issues/responding-financial-crisis/understanding-institutional-finances

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Cast list:

Hosts:

• Prof. Kim Lewis (host) is a Professor of Physics and Associate Dean of Research in the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University.
• Prof. Pania Newell (host) is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Utah.

• Prof. Lucy Zhang (host) is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Editing team:

• Music by RuthAnn Schallert-Wygal (schallert.wygal@gmail.com)
• Edited by Angella Chen
• Artwork is created using Canva (canva.com)