From the Ground Up

Rare Earth Series Part 3: Navigating the Trade-offs and Opportunities in Rare Earth

The From the Ground Up team brings you the final episode of the special three-part series on Rare Earth Minerals. After extensively discussing the global supply chain iss

Nuclear Energy Policy and Uranium Mining

In this episode, the Uranium Mining & Nuclear Energy Policy event, recorded live on February 22nd, 2024, is recaptured for a comprehensive panel discussion that aims to h

Rare Earth Series Part 2: Powering Electronics & EV Industries

The From the Ground Up team brings you the second episode to the special three-part series on Rare Earth Minerals. In this episode, the team deep dives into the applicati

The War Below - An interview with with Ernest Scheyder

In this episode, our team sits down with Ernest Scheyder, the author behind the compelling book The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives.

Power to the People: To Centralize or Decentralize the Energy Transition

In a captivating episode of From The Ground Up, University of Michigan Professor Sarah Mills and the team delve deep into the intricacies of the energy transition towards

Rare Earth Series - Part 1

The From the Ground Up team takes on a new format this time and explores the realms of Geopolitics and Rare Earth Minerals. This is the first episode of the special three

Roundtable Recap: Winter Quarter Opener

The From the Ground Up team talks about the start of the winter quarter at UChicago and looks ahead at 2024 trends in the sector. If you want to contribute your thoughts

Roundtable Recap: Autumn Quarter Finale

The From the Ground Up team talks about the end of the autumn quarter at UChicago, their thoughts on COP28, and upcoming plans for 2024. A big thank you to Logan Morales

Cyber Infrastructure in Critical Industries

In this episode, we're joined by industry leaders on-campus at "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure for Critical Industries," an event emphasizing the Metals and Minerals Se

Roundtable Recap: Mid-Quarter Check-in

The From the Ground Up team talks about the academic year so far, today's news in natural resources, and their thoughts on the recently published episodes. Join us on No

Cyber Veins in the Minerals and Metals Industry: Extracting in the Digital Age

Hold onto your hard hats and secure your servers! In this episode of From The Ground Up, we're mining for insights in a realm where pickaxes meet passwords. Join us and

Theory and Reality: Insights from Dr. Derrick Hudson

In this enlightening episode of From the Ground Up, we delve deep with Dr. Derrick Hudson, a distinguished professor of international relations at the Colorado School of

Resources and Development in Africa: A Multiperspective

From the halls of our recent event to your headphones, we're thrilled to bring you a special episode on "Resources and Development in Africa: A Multi-Perspective" on the

Introducing Our New Team Members

🌟 Meet the New Voices of the "From the Ground Up" Podcast! 🌟 We're thrilled to introduce three dynamic additions to our FTGU team: 🎙️ Hugo He - Hugo He is an MPP candi

Season 2: Trailer

Check out the trailer for season 2 of From the Ground Up. Logan, Christian, Rand, and the whole FTGU team are back and excited to share what's in store for the next seaso

A Parallel Universe: Synergies of Renewable Energy Project Development

In this enlightening new episode of the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast, "From The Ground Up," we journey into the dynamic realm of renewable energy with our

What You Should Do Is What You Can Do

Welcome to "From the Ground Up," a thought-provoking podcast from the University of Policy Public Policy Podcasts. Join us as we dive deep into the crucial topics surroun

Part III: From Mine to Market

How does ore transform into solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries? In Episode 3 of "From the Ground Up," we talk about the industrial processes that turn raw materia

Part II: Into the Mines

Curious about what happens inside a mine? In Episode 2 of "From The Ground Up," we explore the myriad factors that influence mine design, construction, and operation, inc

Part I: Unearthing Green Tech

Discover the complex journey of minerals in the latest episode of From the Ground Up, a podcast from the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcasts. In this episode, we