Welcome to Season 4, Episode 7 of the Let's Talk Social Innovation Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. John Brigham, professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brigham talks about his upbringing in Vermont and shifting to a more diverse culture with age, and how that shaped his career. In the second half, we talk about the importance of travel and how it can impact your worldview.Join us for an inspiring discussion about passion, purpose, and the importance of creating a more sustainable and equitable world.Dr. Brigham's LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-brigham-b3bb5b48/Haven Artist Spotlighthttps://havenvenue.com/Westinghouse Atom Smasher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westinghouse.atom.smasher/?hl=enWestinghouse Atom Smasher Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@westinghouseatomsmasherAll our links: httpsinktr.ee/socialinnovationpodGenEd Task Force- Aspire and Inspire: Chart the Future of Student Learning at PittThe Office of the Provost invites you to share your vision for general education reform at our upcoming student engagement event, Aspire and Inspire: Chart the Future of Student Learning at Pitt. This event will take place in the University Club Ballroom B (second floor), from 5pm-7pm on Monday, March 24th. Dinner will be served, and we will be raffling off Panther Pride baskets! Students can receive OCC credit for participating. Please RSVP at this link in bio.Ideas to Action: Creating Social ChangeThe leap from social media posts and chats with friends to effective social action feels like it is ever growing. Join Dr. Daniel Mikecz on March 25th at 6:00 pm in Cathedral of Learning 2017 as we explore how we can find meaningful steps towards social engagement and change. Dr. Mikecz is a current Fulbright Scholar at Pitt and a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Political Science of the HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences in Budapest. He is also a guest lecturer at the Eötvös Loránd University Budapest. His research interests include social movements, civil society and political participation.Meghana Dodda Book CelebrationEnjoy an exclusive interview with current Frederick Honors undergraduate Meghana Dodda as she discusses the inspiration behind her recent children’s book publication There is Color Everywhere on Thursday, March 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Room 630 in the William Pitt Union! Moderated by Ron Idoko, this celebratory gathering will take a look into how a children’s book is made where the author will discuss how Reci teaches us the importance of empathy, fairness, and embracing the many colors of the world around us. The discussion will end with a formal Q&A session and time afterwards to meet the author herself! Register here.