Bridging Science and Society | JYU for YOU (S02 E07)

“We will provide you with the skills and knowledge to tackle the kind of grand challenges of humankind!” In this week’s episode of the JYU for YOU podcast, host Irfan is joined by the Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science Mikko Mönkkönen. He shares with us his story of developing a passion for Ecology, his first attempt of joining JYU’s community as a student, what prompted him to do a PhD and what “tricks” did he use to make his courses more popular amongst students. Mikko highlights different ways the Faculty, and scientists in general, can work to build bridges to society while also highlighting how a STEM degree, especially the new programs at JYU, enables students to have meaningful lives and contribute to their community. Finally, the two reflect on the many reasons why we should celebrate the Faculty’s 60th anniversary as well as what role staff, alumni and students play in shaping its future. Links International Master’s Degree Programmes: https://www.jyu.fi/masters Jyväskylän yliopistossa alkaa täysin uusi koulutus, jota ei voi opiskella muualla Suomessa: https://yle.fi/a/74-20138987 The anniversary of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science: https://www.jyu.fi/en/science/the-anniversary-of-the-faculty-of-mathematics-and-science Jyväskylä Summer School: https://www.jyu.fi/en/study-with-us/summer-and-winter-schools/jyvaskyla-summer-school Korkeakoulujen yhteishaku: https://www.jyu.fi/fi/tule-opiskelemaan/nain-haet Scientists must build bridges to society: https://www.jyu.fi/en/blog/natural-sciences-in-the-sustainability-transition-scientists-must-build-bridges-to-society Mikko Mönkkönen: https://www.jyu.fi/en/people/mikko-monkkonen JYU newsletter: https://www.jyu.fi/en/sign-up-for-our-newsletter JYU for YOU: https://linktr.ee/jyuforyou Find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & TikTok: @uniofjyvaskyla #jyu #jyuforyou #finland #internationalization #education #masters #university #uniofjyvaskyla #stem #biology #ecology #orintology #studyinjyvaskyla #ornithology #science #studyinfinland