Riding Shotgun with Dr. Andy Turko: Summer School Series Episode 2

Welcome to Summer School! While the textbooks might be gathering dust, we’re just getting warmed up. In this special series, we’re hitting the academic highway to check out what other early career faculty in our department are up to.

Each guest brings two things to the table: a peek into their research and a tricky question to throw at Tim and Dan. Can our hosts stay on track, or will they take a wrong turn onto Uncertainty Boulevard?

But that’s not all—our guests also weigh in on the most important question of all: Who would win in a ridiculous head-to-head challenge—Tim or Dan?

This week’s trip features Dr. Andy Turko, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology. He joins us to share his research, test Tim and Dan’s knowledge, and of course, help settle the all-important debate: who would win in a completely unnecessary but deeply serious challenge?

🕒 Topic Time Stamps:

0:48 – Meet our Guest and Their Research

10:35 – The Tricky Question

35:00 – Our Guest Judges Tim and Dan's Answers

42:30 – The Ultimate Showdown: Who Wins the Silly Challenge?

Grab your sunglasses, roll the windows down, and join us for a summer road trip through science—one pit stop at a time. 🚗💨

Hosted and edited by Massimo Maiuri