Taking the Scenic Route with Dr. Tess Grainger: Summer School Series Episode 3

Welcome back to Summer School! The campus might be quiet, but we’re just getting started. In this seasonal spotlight, we’re taking a scenic detour through the exciting work of early career faculty in our department.

Each episode, our guest brings two essentials: an insider’s look at their research and one brain-bending question designed to throw our hosts, Tim and Dan, off course. Will they navigate it with confidence—or end up lost in the weeds of confusion?

But wait—there’s more. 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, we’re cruising with Dr. Tess Grainger, Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology. She’s here to unpack her research, put Tim and Dan to the test, and cast her vote in the ongoing saga of silly showdowns.

🕒 Topic Time Stamps:

1:39 – Meet our Guest and Their Research

17:11 – The Tricky Question

44:50 – Our Guest Judges Tim and Dan's Answers

52:57 – The Ultimate Showdown: Who Wins the Silly Challenge?

So buckle up, throw on your shades, and come along for a joyride through the world of science—one quirky conversation at a time. 🚙✨

Hosted and edited by Massimo Maiuri