Finding Genius Podcast

Have you ever taken a sip of water and immediately regretted it because it tasted awful? What about the water that tastes good but isn't good for you? What makes water drinkable? All your questions about water quality and contamination will be answered in this episode, where we're joined by Peter J. Vikesland, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech. Over his decades-long career, his work has revolved primarily around drinking water treatment and contaminant remediation. Tune in to explore: The use of lasers and nanomaterials to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria and pathogenic viruses in drinking water Whether most water facilities have the equipment necessary to detect low levels of PFAS ("forever chemicals") in drinking water Common contaminants found in drinking water, including pharmaceuticals and nanoplastics The most ideal way to conduct water sampling and why the technology isn't there yet Interested in learning more? Press play and visit Peter J. Vikesland | Civil & Environmental Engineering | Virginia Tech (vt.edu). Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Joining us today to discuss water desalination is Michael Geitner, a Ph.D. Student Researcher at Pennsylvania State University. With a passion for chemical engineering, Michael wants to uncover new and improved desalination technologies – and revolutionize water treatment altogether. What are the benefits of water desalination? How are researchers enhancing how it's done? Michael sits down to explain… In this podcast, you will learn: How water desalination works. The different stages of water treatment. The tradeoffs of using reverse osmosis. Want to find out more about Michael and his work? Click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

Gary Conley, the Chief Scientist at 2NDNATURE, joins the podcast to discuss how he uses his expertise in hydrology, pollution dynamics, and applied math to tackle water pollution problems. With a goal of improving watershed stewardship and reducing the cost of clean water in US communities, Gary draws from nearly 20 years of experience in his field to mitigate the challenges of water pollution… 2NDNATURE is a company that designs and builds software to simplify stormwater resource management, planning, and reporting. Want to know how 2NDNATURE is helping the water quality in US communities? Listen now to learn for yourself! In this episode, we cover: Where water pollution typically occurs. The state of our water quality in US municipalities. The metrics used to measure water quality. The benefits of limiting urban runoff. To discover more about 2NDNATURE and their work, visit www.2ndnaturewater.com now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Dr. Oded Nir joins the podcast today to discuss his work in water treatment and resource recovery. As the lab director of the Nir Water Lab in Israel, Dr. Nir works to eliminate water pollution in order to mitigate damage to human health and the environment. Impaired water quality can cause a vast array of problems, and Dr. Nir is intent on improving this issue in an effort to facilitate a sustainable future for our planet and its inhabitants… In this episode, you will discover: What drew Dr. Nir to the field of water treatment. The importance of recovering valuable resources from processed water. Di to achieve the sustainable use of water. Types of contaminants that are found in wastewater. By encouraging a more sustainable and circular economy, Dr. Nir is contributing much to the field of environmental research. Want to know how he is protecting fresh water and food for future generations? Dive in to find out now! Click here to connect with Dr. Nir's research at Nir Water Lab! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Returning to the podcast to discuss water desalination is Mark Holtzapple. Mark is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University where he researches technologies that improve sustainability. With close to 30 years of experience as a researcher, Mark is constantly finding new ways to turn waste into useful products. So what's his take on obtaining fresh water from saltwater? In this episode, you will learn about: What desalination is, and how Mark got started working with it. Techniques used to desalinate water, and how they have evolved over the years. How reverse osmosis contributes to water desalination. What vapor compression technology is, and why this may be the future of energy-efficient water desalination. Imagine a world where freshwater is as plentiful as seawater… With the work that researchers like Mark Holtzapple are doing, this idea may be more realistic than you may think! To find out more about Mark Holtzapple and his work, you can visit gfrc.tamu.edu. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

We often take our resources for granted – especially water. It's not often that we think about the importance of treatment methods that help us reuse water to avoid the potential of water scarcity. Joining us in this episode is Dr. Paul R. Frail, the Technical Leader at SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions. SUEZ is a company that supplies water treatment chemicals that are designed to lengthen the lifespan of water-dependent machines like boilers, chillers, and cooling towers. They are doing this in an innovative way so that they can bring an environmentally conscious water treatment solution to the industrial sector. Join us as Dr. Frail discusses: What industrial water technology is. Interesting things that he has learned about water throughout his career. What makes water a cornerstone of our society. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. You can find out more about SUEZ and its approach to water technology by visiting www.suezwatertechnologies.com Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C Episode also available on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MIwRF6

Is there something in the water? Or are there many different types of things in the water, depending on the source and location of the water…? Explore the answer, and learn: What factors are impacting the chemical profile of your water How the team at Hydroviv is able to customize water filters for specific customers Why testing a sample of water in a given area or home isn't the best method for determining which contaminants are present "Water across the United States is different, and we believe at Hydroviv that the filter should actually match the water," says CEO, Eric Roy. He elaborates on how significant these differences are, and why. It's a labor-intensive task, but Hydroviv is doing it: Every time a customer submits an order through their website, a team of scientists begins investigating the water that is consumed by that specific customer, and building point-of-use filters that are optimized for it. Customers are pleased—almost universally so. Visit https://www.hydroviv.com/ to get one of your own. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

In this episode, we are joined by Kim Shearer, MS, the Director of Collections and Curator at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. As an expert in trees, shrubs, and selective breeding, Kim strives to make the Arboretum's mission a reality: to make the world a greener, healthier, and more beautiful place… In order to keep the Arboretum thriving, Kim works to introduce plants with broad adaptability, disease resistance, and pest resistance. By exploring the intricacies of plant survival in controlled settings, Kim and her team specialize in cultivating breathtaking environments for others to enjoy and educate themselves on. Dive in now to find out: Kim's unique background in horticulture science. How certain plants live and interact in the Arboretum versus natural environments. How plants can challenge our assumptions. What the future holds for The Morton Arboretum. To learn more about Kim and her work with The Morton Arboretum, click here now! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In today's episode, we sit down with Kristen Jenson, the founder of Defend Young Minds and the #1 best-selling author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids and Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. Kristen is on a mission to equip parents with the resources they need to raise empowered, resilient, screen-smart kids. Using Defend Young Minds as her platform, she is focused on developing a future where children know how to reject pornography. By creating books, curricula, articles, guides, courses, and communities aimed at digital self-defense, Kristen and her team are adamantly defending young minds from the harms of pornography – and the results are staggering… Jump in now to explore: What inspired Kristen to address these important issues. The ways that pornographic material affects the minds of kids. The predatory nature of the porn industry. How young adults can develop an addiction to pornography. To learn more about Kristen and her work in this field, click here now!

In this episode, we discuss four-dimensional thinking with Dr. Jacob Kendall, the Founder of Kendall Enterprises, a speaker, and a facilitator for communities and businesses. With formal training and professional experience in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology, Dr. Kendall is a true Renaissance man with a passion for optimizing healthcare experiences for all… Dr. Kendall has lifelong experience managing his own medical care. With two open-heart surgeries, a congenital disorder, and various other issues, he grew tired of the healthcare system's shortcomings. Now, he has transformed his self-advocacy into a way to demystify healthcare so others can be better patients and caregivers. Join the conversation now to learn about: What 4-dimensional thinking is, and how to harness it. How to view problems from various perspectives. The main reasons why people don't support new and innovative ways to approach healthcare. Are you ready to embrace a new approach to healthcare – challenging norms and seeking holistic solutions? Visit Dr. Kendall's website to dive deeper into his insights and start your journey toward reframing health for a better, more inclusive future. Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9