Rodney Mullen on Science and Skateboarding

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We meet the people reshaping the world of research. Each month, we sit down with influential thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the research ecosystem to explore their ideas, insights, and the impact of their work. From open science and research integrity to cutting-edge data innovation and collaboration, our conversations uncover how technology, policy, and culture are transforming the way we discover, share, and apply knowledge. Join us as we navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of research—one conversation at a time.

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Rodney Mullen on Science and Skateboarding

Speaker Series

43 minutes 23 seconds

1 year ago

Rodney Mullen on Science and Skateboarding

For this Speaker Series episode, Suze popped by the home of engineer and godfather of street skating Rodney Mullen in lovely Los Angeles to chat about culture, creativity and community in science and skateboarding. As a chemical engineer, an inventor and innovator, and a professional skateboarder responsible for revolutionising the sport and taking it from the pools to the streets, Rodney is no stranger to success, failure, and problem-solving. In this conversation, Suze asks him about the role community plays in research and development, the power of persistence, and why we need many different minds in art and science to make a meaningful and impactful difference to society.

Series lead and interviewer: ⁠Dr Suze Kundu⁠, Director of Researcher and Community Engagement, ⁠Digital Science⁠. Filming and production support: Huw James, Science Story Lab. Filmed at Rodney Mullen's home in Los Angeles, USA. Recorded in August 2024.