Posts in Beyond the Beaker
Beyond the Beaker with Dr. Isler: Thinking Beyond the Algorithm

For someone whose career revolves around artificial intelligence, Dr. Isler has a surprising pet peeve: AI-written emails. In Beyond the Beaker with Dr. Isler: Thinking Beyond the Algorithm, Sneha Shekhar and Aleeza Mazhar sit down with the UT robotics professor to discuss his journey from Turkey to Austin, the dangers of skipping first principles, and why he firmly believes that true learning—much like competitive sports—can't be automated away by drills or shortcuts.

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Beyond the Beaker with Professor Ragsdale: From Statistics to Self-Confidence

From statistical consultant to beloved lecturer, Professor Sally Ragsdale has spent fourteen years helping UT students build more than just a statistical toolkit. In Beyond the Beaker with Dr. Ragsdale: From Statistics to Self Confidence, Melissa Yee and Hermella Belay sit down with the professor to discuss her accidental path into teaching, overcoming a deep-rooted fear of public speaking, and why her best advice is to simply bark less and wag more.

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