7. Environmental DNA and Preserving Ecosystems w/ Dr. Matthew Barnes
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode of Deep Roots, we sit down with Matthew Barnes to explore how environmental DNA helps us detect life we can’t easily see and why that matters for conservation, agriculture, and water in West Texas. Along the way, we connect cutting-edge monitoring to real management problems, from invasive species to restoration and emerging threats. • environmental DNA explained through real-world examples from water, sediment, and the air • freshwater ecology...
29 Jul 2026
6. A New Home For Davis College w/ Dr. Clint Krehbiel
Send us Fan Mail A Dean’s job is big, but Dr. Clint Krehbiel keeps coming back to simple questions: Who are we serving, and what kind of impact lasts? We talk through his journey from a central Kansas farm and ranch background to research leadership roles across the Plains, and why Texas Tech University felt like the right place to pour that experience back into students, rural communities, and the future of agriculture. The heart of our conversation is the new Davis College of Agricultural ...
1 Jul 2026
5. Undergraduate Research and the Future of Ag Education w/ Lance Nicholas
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Deep Roots Podcast, host, Vikram Baliga, PH.D., sits down with Lance Nicholas, a senior agricultural education student at Texas Tech University, to talk about his journey as a student leader, undergraduate researcher, and future educator. Hailing from the small town of Brookshire, Texas, Lance shares how saying yes to new opportunities has transformed his college experience and shaped his passion for agricultural education. Lance reflects on his in...
3 Jun 2026
4: The Impacts of Agricultural Economics on Your Life w/ Dr. Syed Badruddoza and Dr. Modhurima Amin
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Deep Roots Podcast, host, Vikram Baliga, Ph.D., sits down with Syed Badruddoza, Ph.D. and Modhurima Amin, Ph.D., from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics to explore how economics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision making are shaping the future of agriculture. This episode highlights the growing role of decision intelligence in agriculture and how researchers are helping producers, industry leaders, and policymakers navig...
1 May 2026
3: Agricultural Leadership and We Love West Texas w/ Dr. Jason Headrick
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30 Mar 2026
2: Biofortified Crops and Natural Rubber w/ Dr. Catherine Simpson
Send us Fan Mail Our second guest on the Deep Roots Podcast is Catherine Simpson, Ph.D. Simpson is an Associate Professor of Urban Horticulture and Sustainability. Simpson’s research is driven by a strong sense of curiosity and fascination with plants, as well as her love for the environment which has guided her research throughout her career. She has conducted impactful research with the National Science Foundation’s Engineering Research Center (ERC) on the Transformation of American R...
27 Feb 2026
1: Better Animal Nutrition for a Better World w/ Dr. Jhones Sarturi
Send us Fan Mail Our first guest on the Deep Roots Podcast is Jhones Sarturi, Ph.D. Sarturi comes from a diverse background, a veterinarian with additional degrees in agronomy and animal science. When he joined Texas Tech University in 2019, he stepped into a newly created position that allowed him to build courses and develop research programs. Today, he also serves as a Faculty Fellow in the Office of International Affairs, splitting his time as an Associate Professor in the Departmen...
13 Feb 2026
Welcome to Deep Roots!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first official episode of the Deep Roots Podcast! In this debut episode, we introduce the visionary leadership behind Davis College by sitting down with the college’s deans to discuss the purpose, passion, and direction that guide the work and research happening at Davis College. As the driving forces, the deans share insight into their leadership philosophies, their values, and the priorities that influence the continued growth and success. A common theme for ...
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