Todd R. Klaenhammer Distinguished Professor Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou may be the most awarded professor that NC State currently has. Dr. Barrangou is most celebrated for the significant role he played in the development of the revolutionary CRISPR technology. Today he conducts innovative research in a wide range of fields, including genomics, microbiology, and food science. In this episode, Dr. Barrangou discusses his multidisciplinary academic journey and how he ended up at NC State after growing up in Paris. It was a pleasure to talk with Dr. Barrangou, he is clearly motivated to make an impact in the world. Dr. Barrangou’s NC State Website
Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to remind everyone in North Carolina to stay safe and prepared for the upcoming hurricane—take care of yourselves and your loved ones! Now, grab your helmets and your Dutch breakfast sprinkles as Lucas Ciscato takes us on a wild ride through his multicultural life. Born in Mexico to a Dutch mom and Italian dad, Lucas shares the ups and downs of being a ‘third culture kid’—from cruising around on Dutch bikes to navigating lupus at 18. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might just crave some Dutch chocolate milk as Lucas breaks down the quirks of global living and why European efficiency doesn’t always fit with American politeness. Get ready for stories that span continents, cultures, and…yes, breakfast toppings!
Griffin and Stone detail the recent happenings of NC State sports, including the recent football loss to Clemson, women’s soccer’s spiral into mediocrity, men’s soccer’s historic start to the season, and more.
