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Episode Summary

Former associate director and CASBS legend Robert A. Scott discusses the open-access compendium "Emerging Trends in the Social and Behavioral Sciences," a cross-referenced collection of hundreds of essays by leading scholars. We learn why Bob was uniquely positioned to shepherd the project. We also hear about his history with the Center, what makes interdisciplinary efforts succeed, and why volleyball is more than just volleyball.

Episode Notes

Emerging Trends in The Social and Behavioral Sciences

Bob’s Introduction to the project

About the Robert A. Scott Lectureship Fund

The classic mud volleyball photo (click then scroll to the bottom of the article)

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