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Listen to The Physics Wildcast to learn more about the journeys of physics faculty and researchers at the University of Arizona. The podcast was created by former U of A undergraduate physics student Penny Duran with the intention of covering a wide array of physics disciplines, and is now hosted by current U of A undergraduate physics and astronomy student Luke Meier.
Latest Episodes, Hosted by Luke Meier
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Host: Luke Meier
Luke Meier, a junior at the University of Arizona majoring in Physics and Astronomy and minoring in Philosophy. He has broad research interests in physics and science communication, and has hosted The Physics Wildcast since Summer 2026.
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The Physics Wildcast was created and originally hosted by Penny Duran, a former undergraduate physics student at the University of Arizona. Through interviews with faculty, the podcast explores a wide range of physics disciplines, research experiences and topics in science communication. Penny produced the podcast's inaugural ten-episode season while completing her B.S. in Physics and minors in German Studies and Professional & Technical Writing. She has a strong interest in science communication and outreach. In Fall 2026, she will begin her Ph.D. in Physics at Duke University.
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Faculty Mentor: Srin Manne, Associate Professor, Physics