Prof. Patrick Underhill discusses how experiences like cooking and hiking impact science and engineering research in the Faculty Spotlight talk on January 14, 2026. Research is often confined to silos based on properties like size, material, or application, which can limit innovation. But when we break down these barriers and explore unexpected connections, we can find inspiration to solve complex problems. This lecture is available at https://youtu.be/sqy-En4C5KM.