Bio-informed Flight with Christina Harvey and Michelle Hawkins
Release Date: 04/22/2024
Bio-informed Flight with Christina Harvey and Michelle Hawkins
Comstock's Talks
Inventive minds have always looked to the skies for inspiration, but new imaging tools have unlocked a more intricate study of bird flight. In this episode, UC Davis faculty members Christina Harvey, an aerospace engineering expert, and Michelle Hawkins, director of the California Raptor Center, discuss a Defense Department-funded research project to inform future drone technologies. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read the featured story “Fly Like an Eagle” .
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Women in Leadership Night at the Jacquelyn
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In this special episode, we get to know some of our 2024 Women in Leadership while exploring the , a new bar, restaurant and private club venue in Sacramento. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read more about Comstock's Women in Leadership .
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The Rise of Medical Aesthetics with Shawna Chrisman
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Nurse practitioner and founder of Destination Aesthetics Shawna Chrisman is on a mission to dispel the myths surrounding aesthetic treatments. In this episode, we discuss unusual patients, "the natural look," emerging technologies, how much is too much, looking younger in the workplace and why medical aesthetics aren't just for women anymore. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read the featured story “The Evolution of Aesthetics” .
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'Awe-Inspiring Biofluid': The Science of Breast Milk with Jennifer T. Smilowitz
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Jennifer T. Smilowitz, assistant professor of the cooperative extension in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, is a breast milk expert and devotee. In this episode we talk about the science, potential medical applications, cultural context, barriers to breastfeeding and why there is no true substitute for human breast milk. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read the featured story "Beyond the Bottle" . To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit .
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New Depths: Sub Sea Systems is Making Our Oceans Accessible for All
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Father and daughter Jim Mayfield and Hannah de Bie of discuss marine tourism, VR integration, Saudi Arabia's entertainment megaproject Qiddiya, the importance of ocean exploration and working with family. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read about Sub Sea and other unique family businesses . To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit .
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'Fight City': The Past, Present and Future of Stockton with Phillip Merlo
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San Joaquin County Historical Museum's executive director and fifth generation Stocktonian Phillip Merlo speaks on the rich history, abundant opportunities and dogged optimism of the port city. Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch () Read the featured story "Manufacturing a New Vision for Stockton" . To subscribe to Comstock's magazine, visit .
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Bracing for the AI Revolution with Eric Howard
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co-founder Eric Howard discusses generative AI tools, artistic value and how creatives can adapt to a changing industry. To read the article, visit . Hosted by Dakota Morlan Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by Atch ()
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2023 Young Professionals Roundtable
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Comstock's Young Professionals and talk about mentors, working with AI and what it was like to be a "Rock Star" in this issue's . Host: Dakota Morlan Producers: Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan Music: by ()
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The Medium Is the Message
Comstock's Talks
Boutique marketing agencies in the Capital Region consider the medium to be just as important as the message itself. They recognize the demand for video on platforms like TikTok and YouTube as reflective of our need for human connection and a growing demand for more “unfiltered” content. Writer and reader: Robin Douglas Host: Vanessa Labi Producer: Danna Sweidan Music: by () Read the story here:
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Working From Home as an Extrovert
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Are you frequently labeled “a lot,” “difficult” or “loud” at work? Do managers often not know what to do with you? Do you accidentally alienate coworkers with your “a-lotness”? Do people look you in the eye and call you exhausting? Why not try: working from home? Writer and reader: Melody White Host: Vanessa Labi Producer: Danna Sweidan Music: by () Read the story here: https://www.comstocksmag.com/article/working-home-extrovert
info_outlineInventive minds have always looked to the skies for inspiration, but new imaging tools have unlocked a more intricate study of bird flight. In this episode, UC Davis faculty members Christina Harvey, an aerospace engineering expert, and Michelle Hawkins, director of the California Raptor Center, discuss a Defense Department-funded research project to inform future drone technologies.
Hosted by Dakota Morlan
Produced by Dominic Tassinari and Dakota Morlan
Music: Time Out by Atch (CC BY 3.0)
Read the featured story “Fly Like an Eagle” here.