Innovators
The Innovators podcast, a product of Harris Search Associates, features interesting conversations with global thought leaders in the areas of higher education and research, engineering, technology, and the health sciences and provides our listeners an opportunity to benefit from lessons learned from the national leaders changing the landscape of innovation and discovery.
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 72
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Managing Operations at a System of Universities (with Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas System)
Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas System, joins Innovators to talk about how she manages and operates UNT System, its facilities and its strategies across many different instituti…
The Past, Present, and Future of the University of New Hampshire (with Dr. James Dean, President of the University of New Hampshire)
Dr. James Dean, President of the University of New Hampshire, joins Innovators to talk about the state of his university, its in-state tuition rates, its status as a research institution, and how it …
Affecting Change from Leadership at Northern Illinois University (with President Dr. Lisa Freeman, Provost Beth Ingram, and CFO Sarah McGill)
The leadership of Northern Illinois University – President Lisa Freeman, Executive Vice President and Provost Beth Ingram, and Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Office…
Population Health and Tackling Modern Healthcare Challenges (with Dr. David Nash, Dean Emeritus and Professor of Health Policy at the Jefferson College of Population Health)
Dr. David Nash, Dean Emeritus and Founding Dean Emeritus and the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy at the Jefferson College of Population Health, joins Innovators to talk…
Technological Solutions to Scientific Problems (with Dr. Klemen Zupancic, CEO of Scinote)
Dr. Klemen Zupancic, CEO of Scinote, joins Innovators to talk about how his company and others are building technological solutions to complex scientific problems. Dr. Zupancic and Rick Skinner talk …
How to Deliver Expanded Research Opportunities at Medical Institutions (with Dr. Jeffrey Joyce, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at Florida State University)
Dr. Jeffrey Joyce, Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs at Florida State University, joins Innovators to talk about the role of research in the clinical healthcare enterprise, com…
The Evolution and Development of Hispanic & Latinx Americans in STEM (with Raquel Tamez, CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers)
Raquel Tamez, the CEO of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), joins Innovators to talk about the importance of the development of hispanic and latinx professionals in America, espec…
The Role of the Land Grant University (with Dr. Susan Fritz, the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Dean of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska)
Dr. Susan Fritz joins Innovators to talk about the University of Nebraska and other Land Grant institutions across the country, and their role in higher education, policy, and their place in the worl…
The Role of the Supply Chain in Food Security (with Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou, Director, Manufacturing and Logistics Innovation Initiatives, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station)
Dr. Eleftherios Iakovou joins Innovators to talk about the importance of the global supply chain in the world of food strength and security. Dr. Iakovou and Rick Skinner discuss the need for communic…
The Importance of Veterinary Medicine in Healthcare (with Dr. Michael Lairmore, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis)
Dr. Michael Lairmore joins Innovators to talk about the important role of veterinary medicine in overall human healthcare. Dr. Lairmore talks about the "One Health" approach, which helps doctors add …
Attracting International Students to U.S. Engineering Programs (with Dr. Leo Kempel, Dean of the College of Engineering at Michigan State University)
Dr. Leo Kempel and Rick Skinner talk about immigration, diversity, and how schools like MSU are trying to attract international students to their graduate engineering programs.
Dr. Kempel is the Dean…
Improving the Student Experience at Drexel University (with Dr. Brian Blake, Provost at Drexel University)
Dr. Brian Blake joins Innovators to talk about how Drexel University has evolved as a technology institution and become one of the most complete universities in the country. Dr. Blake talks about the…
The Importance of Partnerships in Academia and Healthcare (with Dr. Charles Taylor, Provost and EVP of Academic Affairs at the University of North Texas)
Dr. Charles Taylor, Provost and EVP of Academic Affairs at the University of North Texas, joins Innovators to talk about partnerships in healthcare and academia. Dr. Taylor also talks to Innovators h…
The Power of Leadership in Healthcare (with Dave Appino and Joe Mazzenga of NuBrick Partners)
Dave Appino and Joe Mazzenga of NuBrick Partners join Innovators to talk about the power of leadership and the role of careful alignment in building healthcare teams.
Appino is Vice President at NuBr…
How Technology Can Impact the Doctor/Patient Experience (with Dr. King Li, dean and chief academic officer of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine)
Dr. King Li, the inaugural dean and chief academic officer of the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, joins Innovators to talk about the role of technology in healthcare and how it can improve and ch…
Artificial Intelligence and Precision Medicine (with Dr. Douglas Miller, Founder & CEO of Cognitive Diagnosis)
Dr. Douglas Miller joins Innovators to talk about how artificial intelligence and precision medicine can be used to positively impact the healthcare system.
Dr. Miller is the founder and CEO of Cogni…
The Critical Role of Biomedical Informatics (with Dr. Philip Payne, Director of the Institute for Informatics at Washington University in St. Louis)
Dr. Philip Payne joins Innovators to talk about the crucial role of biomedical informatics in healthcare and in training the next wave of medical professionals.
Dr. Payne is the founding director of …
The Impact of Academic Health Centers (with Paul Umbach, Founder and Senior Principal at Tripp Umbach)
Paul Umbach - the Founder and Senior Principal at Tripp Umbach, a Pittsburgh, Pa. based consulting firm focused on healthcare, higher education, community health, economic development and real estate…
Crisis Management and Communication in Higher Education (with Dr. Joseph Brennan, PRSA Fellow and Public Relations Professional)
Dr. Joseph Brennan, a public relations professional with a long career working inside colleges and universities, joins Innovators to talk about how institutions of higher education can more effective…
How to Develop Strong Leadership in Healthcare (with Dr. Ed Funai, Chief Operating Officer, USF Health)
Dr. Ed Funai, the Chief Operating Officer at USF Health - whose academic career includes time at Yale, Ohio State University, and the University of South Florida, among others - joins Innovators to t…