Designing Grounds: Student Internships in the Office of the Architect with Rachel Lloyd, Ruth Player, and Laura Whitaker
Episode Not Have you ever wondered why UVA is so beautiful, beyond being designed by Thomas Jefferson, who believed architecture itself could serve as a teaching tool? This episode takes listeners beh...
19 Sep 202515min
Bringing Color and Life to the Chemistry Building with Katherine Kearney
Episode Notes There are many benefits to having plants in workspaces: they can improve productivity, boost your mood, and generally make you and your workspace feel better. On this episode of Pilot Pr...
12 Sep 202515min
Wishing for a Speedier Recovery: Assisting Student Non-Athletes Back Into the Classroom After a Concussion with Dr Jacob Resh
Concussions are common injuries off the field, significantly impacting a student’s ability to operate for possibly weeks at a time. What if there was a way to reduce that, much like how your favorite ...
5 Sep 202519min
Bridging the Gap in Healthcare: Women's Lifelong Wellness Initiative with Macy Stahl
Episode Notes How many of us truly understand the benefits of healthy habits—small changes that over time, help us heal, grow, and better understand our bodies? On this episode of Pilot Projects, we s...
29 Aug 202513min
A Place at the Table: The Clean Plate Project with Niharika Chandna and Isabelle Michalski
Episode Notes What happens when a simple home-cooked meal becomes a source of comfort, healing, and community? On this episode of Pilot Projects we explore the Clean Plate Project, a student-led initi...
22 Aug 202522min
A Blossoming Community: Reviving the AXE Garden with Samantha Smith, Simran Patel, and Phil
Episode Notes The Alpha Kappa chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma is the one and only professional chemistry fraternity at UVa! We are a diverse and close-knit group of men and women from various fields of stu...
15 Aug 202518min
Bringing Sound to Life: The Undergraduate Composers Concert and Performance Series with Leah Reid
Episode Notes What happens when student composers get to hear their music brought to life—by real musicians, in a real concert hall? This episode of Pilot Projects explores a new initiative at UVA tha...
8 Aug 202527min
Conquering the Biggest Fear: The UVA Speaking Center with Jolina Dong
Episode Notes The UVA Speaking Center provides students with the highest quality service to assist them with their communication skills so that all Virginia students can realize their full oratorical ...
1 Aug 202514min
