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407. The Delicate Balance of Teaching and Research in Modern Academia feat. Nicholas Dirks
University professors have to become good at doing the intricate dance between research and teaching, as institutions have to help their faculty navigate this balance as well as maintain a good experience for the students in the institution.Nicholas Dirks is the president and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences, the former chancellor of UC Berkeley, and the author of several books. His latest book is titled City of Intellect: The Uses and Abuses of the University.Nicholas and Greg discuss how universities have dealt with and should deal with current issues and challenges with faculty…
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