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Developing the Workforce for Smart Manufacturing – Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer of SME

SME’s Chief Workforce Development Officer Jeannine Kunz joins us for an episode jam-packed with insights on the talent crisis in manufacturing, critical challenges facing employers, and all the tools and resources being developed for workforce development in smart manufacturing.

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How to Leverage Partnerships to Build Success in Education – Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community College

How can colleges build strong, effective partnerships with employers, state governments, and their community? Dr. Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community Colleges, shares his insights with us.

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10 Predictions for Tech Ed in 2023 – Matt Kirchner

We’re back with another edition of our annual tech ed predictions. Host Matt Kirchner shares the top 10 trends & technologies that will impact the world of education in 2023.

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Spot the Robot Dog: A Roaming Data Collector – Caleb Sylvester, Boston Dynamics

You’ve seen Spot the Robot Dog on YouTube and in Superbowl commercials. Now we’re talking with an expert from Boston Dynamics about how this emerging field of legged robotics is bringing Industry 4.0 to life for users.

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Academics, Labor & Self-Governance: The Disruptive Model of Deep Springs College – Dr. Sue Darlington, President

Deep Springs College is a two-year college located on a working ranch in remote California. President Dr. Sue Darlington joins the podcast to dive into the college’s three pillars: academics, labor and self-governance.

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The Digital Workforce – Andrew Ellis, VP of Global Portfolio Engineering at Rockwell Automation

Andrew Ellis is Vice President of Rockwell’s Global Portfolio Engineering division, and he has firsthand insight into how the digital industrial world is evolving, and along with it, the way customers seek solutions and the kinds of skills required by the digital workforce.

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Building America’s Skilled Workforce – Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis talks about how the organization is preparing students for highly-skilled technology & STEM careers through programs, competitions and industry partnerships.

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Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing: Next-Gen Research Led by Ohio State – Glenn Daehn, Director of the HAMMER Engineering Research Center

Glenn Daehn, Director of the HAMMER Engineering Research Center at Ohio State, joins us to talk about hybrid autonomous manufacturing and how a $26 million NSF grant is helping to make it a reality.

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Applying the Private Equity Model to K-12 Schools (With Great Results) – Dr. Gil Pereg, CEO of Darca Schools

Darca Schools CEO Gil Pereg shares how the private equity model has enabled his organization to affect positive change in Israel’s schools.

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What’s New in Automation: AI, Digital Twins, Cobots and More! – Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America

FANUC is the global leader in industrial robotics and CNC controls. FANUC America President & CEO Mike Cicco shares the latest trends in the industry, including technology innovation, R&D sneak peaks, and how we’re training next-gen automation experts.

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