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66. The Professor Who Said “No” to Tenure
66. The Professor Who Said “No” to Tenure
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Mar 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Columbia astrophysicist David Helfand is an academic who does things his own way — from turning down job security to helping found a radically unconventional university.
Released:
Mar 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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