NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today SiriusXM
announced the launch of Stanford Radio in collaboration with
Stanford University. The joint venture
begins with the production of two all-new radio programs, granting
subscribers access to the sharpest minds in the fields of
technology and education. The weekly shows will debut on SiriusXM
Insight channel 121 starting February
11 at 11:00 am ET.
The Future of Everything will be hosted by Stanford
Bioengineering Professor Russ
Altman, a recipient of the U.S. Presidential Early Career
Award for Scientists and Engineers and a National Science
Foundation CAREER Award. On his new program the experienced
TEDxStanford talk alum will explore how technology, science, and
medicine shape our lives in myriad ways – from driverless cars, to
cybersecurity, to genetics and health. Offering SiriusXM
subscribers a front row seat on innovations from the Stanford
School of Engineering, Altman will make the extraordinary both
accessible and useful as he delves into "the future of
everything."
Students, parents, and teachers all agree that plenty needs to
change in the classroom, but what and how? School's In
promises to be a must-listen for families navigating an
increasingly complex education system, and anyone interested in the
state of education in the country. Hosted by Dan Schwartz, Dean of the Graduate School of
Education, and Denise Pope, a Senior
Lecturer with the Graduate School of Education, the show will
explore difficult family topics like how much homework is too much,
what technology can and can't do to help kids learn, and countless
other topics affecting our youth and their parents.
"We look forward to bringing Stanford expertise and discoveries to the entire
nation through this exciting collaboration with SiriusXM," said
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne. "Satellite radio will
deliver the insights from Stanford
faculty directly to people who can benefit, with compelling topics
to help them better understand how universities contribute to their
daily lives."
"We're excited to partner with Stanford
University and to afford our subscribers insights from the
school's storied campus," said Scott
Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.
"SiriusXM has a proven track record of collaborating with the
country's premiere institutions to create truly unique original
content that connects listeners with the preeminent experts in
their respective fields. Technology and education are two subjects
that touch everyone's lives, and Stanford Radio will offer
unparalleled and dynamic programming on these all-important
topics."
The two Stanford Radio programs will rotate Saturdays, with
The Future of Everything premiering at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
ET on February 11, and
School's In taking over the time slot the following
Saturday, February 18. Stanford Radio
will also replay at 12:00 pm ET every
Sunday.
In addition to SiriusXM Insight channel 121, SiriusXM
subscribers can hear Stanford Radio via SiriusXM On Demand, through
the SiriusXM app on smartphones and other connected devices, as
well as online at www.siriusxm.com/player and sxm.stanford.edu.
About SiriusXM
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million subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free
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SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a
variety of businesses. SiriusXM holds a minority interest in
SiriusXM Canada which has approximately 2.8 million subscribers.
SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services,
giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and
convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen
vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and
turn-by-turn navigation.
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