Andrew Penner, Professor of Sociology...................................................(first broadcast 3-23-2022)

UCI Sociology Professor Andrew Penner’s interview initially covers growing up as a child of missionaries in Japan, being uncomfortable/comfortable as the ‘foreigner’ and his embrace of being a math nerd. He eventually finds financial aid at the University of Chicago and is astounded to actually get paid to go to UC Berkeley for his PhD. In 2008, he finds an academy, ‘collegial’ home at UCI. He specifically talks about ‘inclusive excellence’, equality and education. The heart and soul of Professor Penner is felt in his intimate share about his brother-Daniel...