We’re back with another installment of Brain Bytes!
The month of February was filled with enlightenment, new stories to tell, and (most importantly) some super cool knowledge with some super cool people at USC. Here’s the highlights:
Initiative Spotlight #6: Advocacy for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases w/ Rachael Lanning
Rachael, Revenue Chair for the National Council of College Leaders for Chrons and Colitis Foundation, shares her story of living with IBD and the opportunities the organization has brought her.
Initiative Spotlight #7: Data, Data, & More Data w/ Brian Habing
Brian Habing, Director of Data Science and Analytics at USC, talks about the new programs that launched last fall and a little bit about his favorite comic books.
The History of Tea Across The World
Zaiah does a solo show detailing the history of tea throughout the ages and the delicate process of matcha making!
Fan Fiction: Author’s Impact w/ Kirsten Yarborough
Kirsten, Middle-Level Education major at USC, talks about the history of fan fiction and its rise in popularity. Plus, how she plans to foster creativity through writing in her own future classroom!
Look out for more episodes this month and be sure to check out the podcast at wusc.fm/brainwaves!

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