People I (Mostly) Admire

66. The Professor Who Said “No” to Tenure

Episode Summary

Columbia astrophysicist David Helfand is an academic who does things his own way — from turning down job security to helping found a radically unconventional university.

Episode Notes

Columbia astrophysicist David Helfand is an academic who does things his own way — from turning down job security to helping found a radically unconventional university.