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The Lifelong Impact of Mentorship for STEM Students – Joe Tanner and Curtis Althaus, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Join Joe Tanner, former astronaut, and Curtis Althaus, ASF Scholar, as they discuss the powerful impact of mentorship in shaping the future of STEM leaders and the lifelong value of community and growth.

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What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade – John Murphy, SVP & Head of International at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade John Murphy, Senior Vice President, Head of International – U.S. Chamber […]

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The Athlete’s Mindset in the Classroom: The Power of Confidence, Goal-Setting, and Positivity in STEM – Kathy Meyers, Teacher at Corner Canyon High School

How can sports psychology help students succeed in math and STEM? Kathy Meyers brings mindset techniques used by elite athletes into the math classroom, sharing how positivity, goal-setting, and resilience can build confidence and STEM skills.

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Baseball’s Infamous Scandal Inspired Its Biggest Tech Breakthrough…And Changed the Game Forever – John Hankins, Co-Inventor & Owner of PitchCom

A scandal rocked baseball, but it also sparked a tech revolution. Discover how PitchCom is transforming MLB with wireless communication, real-time data, and game-changing innovation in this fascinating conversation with co-inventor John Hankins.

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The Right Idea, The Right Founder: How Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs are Getting Their Shot – Jennifer Abele & Raquel Filmanowicz, Managing Partners at VC 414

Why do so many great startups go unfunded? This episode explores how undercapitalized entrepreneurs secure venture capital and what investors look for in the right idea, the right founder, and a scalable business.

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Can U.S. Manufacturing Keep Its Edge? What it Will Take to Compete Globally in 2025 – Congresswoman Haley Stevens

Can U.S. manufacturing stay competitive in 2025? Congresswoman Haley Stevens explores the policies, innovations, and workforce strategies needed to strengthen America’s industrial future in a rapidly evolving global market.

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The AI Degree Built to Solve Real-World Problems – Dr. John Walz, President of MSOE

MSOE built a hands-on AI degree designed for real-world problem-solving. From supercomputers to industry partnerships, Dr. John Walz shares how AI is transforming education, workforce readiness, and university operations.

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How Your Morning Coffee Could Kickstart a Student’s Career – Mike Franz, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at ShopFloor Coffee

Coffee and manufacturing go hand in hand—but what if your morning cup also built the future workforce? ShopFloor Coffee invests 20% of proceeds into scholarships, robotics teams, and technical training, helping students launch careers in manufacturing.

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Robots, Leadership, and the Next Generation of Automation Talent – Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America

A candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco about his own career journey and why FANUC is now investing so much into the next generation of automation talent.

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The AI Cure for Healthcare’s Cost Crisis – Rick Anderson, Chairman and CEO of The Hive Health

Discover how The Hive Health uses AI to analyze 40M+ data points, eliminate price gouging, and save health systems millions—ensuring access to care and reshaping workforce needs in healthcare and beyond.

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