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Prof. Joseph Schulz talks about cone snails, referring to a projected slide

The Oxy Talks series features brief videos highlighting the expertise of Oxy faculty on topics of current and general interest.

As scholars and thought leaders, faculty define the academic experience at Occidental. Even beyond campus, their research and expertise allow them to make a profound impact in many different ways. Through this video series, you can listen to our faculty members talk about their research in an accessible, conversational way. Subject matter ranges from high-tech space telescopes to urban migration patterns and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stephen S. Hudson

Latest Video: Heaviness in Metal Music

With Assistant Professor of Music Stephen Hudson

Metal music can be so noisy and intense, some people find it unpleasant. But how did it get that way and why DO people listen to metal? Assistant Professor of Music Stephen Hudson examines the genre and its fans in his new book, Heaviness in Metal Music.