<p><b>Associate Professor Kristen Schilt</b> from the Department of Sociology talks about her childhood interest in Punk and Riot grrrl and how a sociology course gave her the tools to combine her interest with studying the world. With positive experiences in teaching classes as a teaching assistant, Professor Schilt finds academia the best place for her research. Professor Schilt hopes to shift the world&apos;s unjust perspectives through books, films, and mentorships. </p>

Episode 85 - Julie Y. Chu: “Encountering and engaging the world in my investigation."

Created by The University of Chicago Yuen Campus in Hong Kong, The Course is a compilation of personal conversations with professors from The University of Chicago. Each episode features one professor, where they talk about who they are outside lecture halls, the path that led them to become a professor, and all the ups and downs along the way. For curious students and anyone interested, here’s The Course on career stories as told by professors from UChicago.