Latif Nasser
Latif Abdul Nasser Albarghouthi | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 21, 1986 Mississauga,Ontario,Canada |
| Spouse | Carly Mensch |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Harvard University Dartmouth College Pearson College UWC |
| Thesis | Spasms of the Soul: The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic in the Age of Independence.(2014) |
| Website | www |
Latif Abdul Nasser(/ˈlɑːtɪf/LAH-tif;born July 21, 1986)[1]is a Canadian-American researcher, writer and presenter. He is the Director of Research and co-host atRadiolaband host of theNetflixshowConnected.
Early life and education
[edit]Nasser was born to an Indian-Tanzanian Muslim family and grew up inMississauga,Ontario.[2][3]He attendedPearson College UWC.[3]Nasser earned his undergraduate degree atDartmouth College.He served as President of theDisplaced Theatre Companyand spent most of his time in theHopkins Center for the Arts.[4]While at Dartmouth he studied the history of physics withRichard KremerandMarcelo Gleiser.As part of the class he was involved in a production ofBertolt Brecht'sLife of Galileo.When trying to find props for the production, he found himself in the scientific instrument collection of Dartmouth, unearthing historic artefacts and researching their origins.[4]Nasser was selected by his classmates to be the orator at the 2008 Class Day.[3]He studied inFez, Moroccofor a study program with Dartmouth.[5]
Nasser received a PhD from the Department of theHistory of ScienceatHarvard Universityin 2014. His dissertation was on theTanganyika laughter epidemic.[6][7]
Career
[edit]After earning his doctorate, Nasser was made co-host of theWNYC Studiosradio showRadiolab.[8]He created and hosted the podcastThe Other Latif,an investigative series in which Nasser explored the story ofGuantanamo Bay detentiondetaineeAbdul Latif Nasir.[9][10]Following the retirement ofJad Abumradin January 2022, Nasser became the new co-host ofRadiolabtogether with producerLulu Miller.[11]
Beginning in 2020 Nasser hosts theNetflixdocuseriesConnected,[12]which explores how humans are connected to each other and the universe.[13][14]In the series Nasser visits scientists around the world, learning about what they do and their research impacts people's lives.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Nasser is married to fellowDartmouth CollegealumnaCarly Mensch.[citation needed]The couple had a child in August 2020.[16]He is a dual citizen ofCanadaand theUnited States.[17]
References
[edit]- ^https:// twitter /latifnasser/status/1417482267295842305?s=46
- ^"All You Need to Know About Latif Nasser".4 August 2020.
- ^abc"The Academic Enterprise: Latif Nasser '08".dartmouth.edu.Archived fromthe originalon 2020-02-23.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^ab"Q&A with science podcaster, Netflix host Latif Nasser '08".The Dartmouth.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^"What's in a Name?".
- ^Kolberg, Brad (2020-08-20)."Latif Nasser".Wisconsin Public Radio.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^Nasser, Latif (2014)."Spasms of the Soul: The Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic in the Age of Independence".Harvard Library.Retrieved2021-04-18.
- ^Co-Host, Latif Nasser; Radiolab."People - Latif Nasser | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News".WNYC.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^"The Other Latif: Episode 1 | Radiolab".WNYC Studios.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^May–June 2020, Lisa Kocian ’94 |."What's In a Name?".Dartmouth Alumni Magazine.Retrieved2020-11-07.
{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^"News and Gratitude | Radiolab".
- ^"Sloan Science & Film".scienceandfilm.org.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^"Connected | Netflix Official Site".netflix.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^Tumin, Remy (2020-08-19)."Latif Nasser, Harvard Ph.D., on the Rewards of Being Dumb".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^Khan, Sarah (16 September 2020)."How Bourdain Inspired Netflix's New Science and Travel Show".Condé Nast Traveler.Retrieved2020-11-07.
- ^Tumin, Remy (2020-08-19)."Latif Nasser, Harvard Ph.D., on the Rewards of Being Dumb".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-03-04.
- ^@latifnasser (24 October 2020)."Voted for the first time as an American citizen!! Was so excited I forgot to take a picture at the ballot box. Do i…"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.