Podcast

Demystifying computational neuropsychiatry: A deep dive into mental health research and resources with Professor Yael Niv

How do computational processes help us understand mental health disorders and precisely tailor treatments to each individual? In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Aanya Kasera sits down with Dr. Yael Niv, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute to learn more about computational neuropsychiatry and mental health on campus. Dr. Niv discusses her research in quantifying psychological disorders and her advice for the campus community on improving mental well-being.

How do computational processes help us understand mental health disorders and precisely tailor treatments to each individual? In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Aanya Kasera sits down with Dr. Yael Niv, a professor and researcher in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute to learn more about computational neuropsychiatry and mental health on campus. Dr. Niv discusses her research in quantifying psychological disorders and her advice for the campus community on improving mental well-being.

Cécile McLorin Salvant: An acclaimed jazz singer’s journey back in time

Today on Daybreak, we take a closer look at the artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, and her work and performances at Princeton. 

Today on Daybreak, we take a closer look at the artist Cécile McLorin Salvant, and her work and performances at Princeton. 

Sounds of an election year

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

Today on Daybreak, we reflect on the political climate on campus this semester, looking at how students engaged with democracy and listening in to understand what an election does to the campus soundscape. 

Conversations across campus: Princeton’s language tables

The University's language tables offer a unique opportunity to learn and practice language among friends. Today on Daybreak, we explore their place in the language learning community on campus.

Welcome Back from the Hosts!

Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on B Cubed, what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes!

Welcome back, Princeton! Today we sit down with Lina and Jovian as they talk about why they're working on B Cubed, what drew them to science communication, and what to expect for future episodes!

Fast-a-Thon brings Muslim and non-Muslim students together

Today, Daybreak revisits Fast-a-Thon and examines how it brings the University community closer together.

Today, Daybreak revisits Fast-a-Thon and examines how it brings the University community closer together.

Another kind of eating club: Princeton’s independent eaters

Today, we cover the alternatives to eating clubs at Princeton. How do the campus food co-ops work? Why do people decide to go independent? Daybreak spoke to members of those communities to find out more.

Today, we cover the alternatives to eating clubs at Princeton. How do the campus food co-ops work? Why do people decide to go independent? Daybreak spoke to members of those communities to find out more.

Acaprez: Princeton’s A Cappella Collective

Today on Daybreak, we take a deep dive into the dynamics of Acaprez, and the a capella scene on campus as a whole.

Today on Daybreak, we take a deep dive into the dynamics of Acaprez, and the a capella scene on campus as a whole.

Love and Intimacy in the Digital Age w/ Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer

Today on Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, we discuss love and intimacy in the digital age with Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer.

Today on Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, we discuss love and intimacy in the digital age with Dr. Thalia Gigerenzer.

A Deep Dive into Dillon Gym’s Past

Today on Daybreak, we look back at over 100 years of fitness at Princeton.

Today on Daybreak, we look back at over 100 years of fitness at Princeton.

The Golden Ticket: FLI at Princeton

Daybreak delves into the FLI experience at Princeton, the resources available for FLI students, and what access to the Ivy League really means.

Daybreak delves into the FLI experience at Princeton, the resources available for FLI students, and what access to the Ivy League really means.

Building a More Bird-Friendly Princeton

Daybreak took a walk with the Princeton Birding Society to learn about how to build a more bird-friendly campus.

Daybreak took a walk with the Princeton Birding Society to learn about how to build a more bird-friendly campus.

Meet the 148th Managing Board of the 'Prince'

Meet the 148th board of the Daily Princetonian on the latest episode of Daybreak.

In the depths: The semi-secret tunnel networks of Princeton

Today, Daybreak took a very special tour of the University's little known tunnel network connecting the science buildings throughout campus. Listen in for a guided tour, a quest for coffee and a detour into tunnels of Princeton's past.

Today, Daybreak took a very special tour of the University's little known tunnel network connecting the science buildings throughout campus. Listen in for a guided tour, a quest for coffee and a detour into tunnels of Princeton's past.

Understanding offshore wind energy with doctoral student Avery Barnett

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Noelle Kim sits down with Avery Barnett, a Ph.D student from Jamaica.

In this episode of Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond, Noelle Kim sits down with Avery Barnett, a Ph.D student from Jamaica.

Behind The Investigation: Ep. 2 | Princeton’s colonial legacy at Mpala Research Center

Daybreak goes behind an investigation into Kenya’s Mpala Research Center with Assistant News Editor Miriam Waldvogel. We dove into the investigation process, the stories she uncovered, and the colonial history of Princeton’s research in Kenya.

Daybreak goes behind an investigation into Kenya’s Mpala Research Center with Assistant News Editor Miriam Waldvogel. We dove into the investigation process, the stories she uncovered, and the colonial history of Princeton’s research in Kenya.

6G Wireless: A new method to reduce food waste w/ Atsutse Kludze GS

B-Cubed sat down with Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 to discuss his lab's recent findings to reduce food waste. The SWAN Lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, found that producers can use 6G wireless signaling to non-invasively quantify and assess produce quality.

B-Cubed sat down with Atsutse Kludze GS ’26 to discuss his lab's recent findings to reduce food waste. The SWAN Lab, in collaboration with Microsoft, found that producers can use 6G wireless signaling to non-invasively quantify and assess produce quality.

PUGE: A new gospel choir with a long history

Princeton University Gospel Ensemble, also known as PUGE, reformed at the start of the 2023-24 academic school year. But, this recent iteration is just the newest chapter in a history of student-run gospel choirs that dates back to the early ’80s. 

Princeton University Gospel Ensemble, also known as PUGE, reformed at the start of the 2023-24 academic school year. But, this recent iteration is just the newest chapter in a history of student-run gospel choirs that dates back to the early ’80s. 

Learning, Sleep, and Spotify w/ Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman

Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman of Princeton Computational Memory Lab sit down with Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond to explain.

Sleep is an integral, yet often overlooked, part of a Princeton students daily schedule. But, what does our brain actually do when it’s asleep? Dr. Elizabeth McDevitt and Dr. Ken Norman of Princeton Computational Memory Lab sit down with Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond to explain.

Meet the DJs that ran campus in the ’90s

Back in the ’90s, at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightlife scene — the FOPO DJs. Today, Daybreak takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the past with the DJs. Listen in.

Back in the ’90s, at the height of the hip-hop scene, one group was at the center of the nightlife scene — the FOPO DJs. Today, Daybreak takes a trip down memory lane and revisits the past with the DJs. Listen in.