The Draft: Stories, Conversations, and Ideas in Progress
The Draft is a podcast produced by the Writing and Communication Center at the Lebanese American University. It invites students, staff, and faculty to turn their ideas into podcast episodes, covering topics such as developing compelling angles, engaging audiences, conducting interviews, and effective communication. The podcast aims to help participants produce pilot episodes and bring their conversations to life.
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Pilot Episode from 'Research to Impact' by Dr. Samar Aad - Part of the Podcast Incubator Summer 2026 Series
We're sharing a draft. An unfinished product for a podcast series that will be released very soon. In keeping with our mission on 'The Draft', we celebrate this pilot episode and the mission of its creator, Dr. Samar Aad. Dr. Aad, an Assistant Professor of Management at the Lebanese American University, wants to make research more accessible to a general public, allowing everyone to benefit from u
'The Draft' Presents: First Takes (Conversations from the Podcast Incubator) - Part Two
In this special edition of The Draft: First Takes, we meet the emerging podcasters behind three new ideas developed through the Writing and Communication Center’s Podcast Incubator.Ms. Jinane Tannous, Physics Lab Supervisor at Lebanese American University, and Ms. Caren Hachem, an engineering student, explore the stories, contributions, and visibility of women in science. Mr. Hassan Mokdad, a mech
'The Draft' Presents: First Takes (Conversations from the Podcast Incubator)
Four future podcasters. Four ideas worth hearing before they become finished products.In this special mini-series of The Draft, host Dr. Reine Azzi sits down with four emerging podcasters as they take their first steps from concept to conversation. Developed through the Writing and Communication Center's Podcast Incubator, these pilot interviews showcase projects that seek to inform, preserve, and
Writing Center Culture at LAU: Over a Decade in the Making
What makes a Writing and Communication Center matter in a world where AI can generate text in seconds?In our first episode of The Draft, we explore how the center became a space for connection, conversation, and growth. From removing the stigma of asking for help to navigating COVID, regional crises, and the rise of AI, we discuss why students still need human listeners, not just smart tools.Joine
