In the 19th Century, the pursuit of truth and holistic understanding of science were hot new trends. Little known Russian scientist Sergei Vinogradskii was one of the hippest cats, with his microbe work paving the way for the emerging fields of microbiology and ecology. Dr. Lloyd Ackert joins Dr. Melinda Lewis to till fertile ground related to the role of serendipity in scientific discovery, theories of mutual aid and Darwinism, and how microbes have impacted life and culture."Pop, the Question" is a production of Marketing & Media in Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Recorded November 28, 2017 in 3034 MacAlister Hall, Marketing & Media, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Featured Guest: Lloyd Ackert, PhD (Associate Teaching Professor of History, College of Arts & Sciences, Drexel University) Host and Producer: Melinda Lewis, PhD (Associate Director, Marketing & Media)Dean: Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD (Dean, Pennoni Honors College) Executive Producer: Erica Levi Zelinger (Director, Marketing & Media)Producer: Brian Kantorek (Assistant Director, Marketing & Media)Research and Script: Melinda Lewis, PhDAudio Engineering and Editing: Brian KantorekOriginal Theme Music: Brian KantorekLogo and Graphic Design: Michal AndersonAdditional Voiceover: Jaya Mohan and Julia Wisniewski Copyright © 2018 Drexel University