AI is already reaching underserved classrooms—but access alone isn’t enough. This episode explores how guided, responsible use of AI can support literacy, close learning gaps, and bring personalized learning to the students who need it most.
How does a rural college lead a national shift? Dr. Paul Carlsen shares how Lakeshore is transforming credit through competency-based education, early college pathways, industry credentials, and $32M in competitive grant funding.
Abim Kolawole shares how Northwestern Mutual uses risk as a strategic tool—empowering innovation, protecting trust, and helping a 167-year-old company stay relevant in a fast-changing, tech-driven world.
How do we help students think beyond the world as it is and start shaping the world as it could be? This episode explores how K–12 learners develop creativity, purpose, and problem-solving skills when they’re encouraged to tackle the challenges of the future.
Attention spans are shrinking—but it’s not just TikTok’s fault. Dr. Gloria Mark joins us to explore how digital habits, stress, and AI are reshaping student focus—and what educators can do about it.
How does STEM factor into the world’s toughest race? Get an inside look at the Tour de France 2025, with Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Gay – featuring a unique STEM-focused look at the race.
If your networking efforts aren’t leading to job offers, you’re not alone. This guide shows how smarter, more specific conversations can turn vague connections into real career opportunities.
A new NSF report reveals how AI Engineering can position the U.S. at the global forefront of AI innovation, blending advanced engineering with cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.
What makes K–12 programs truly transformative? Dr. Annalies Corbin breaks down the 5 strategies that drive long-lasting, career-connected education—and why most reforms miss the mark.
How did a mechatronics class go viral—and start landing students jobs? Discover Danny Murphy’s creative teaching methods that are engaging students, impressing employers, and redefining technical education.
WPI redesigned its entire curriculum around project-based learning. In this episode, Dr. Kris Wobbe shares how students solve real-world problems—and how any educator can apply this transformative approach in their own classroom.
Discover how Buena Park High School built a hands-on, industry-aligned CTE program with industrial certifications—and used social media to grow enrollment, community support, and employer engagement.
Senator Tammy Baldwin joins The TechEd Podcast to discuss bipartisan support for career and technical education, the future of apprenticeship laws, and funding for short-term training programs.
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Super Late Model driver Justin Mondeik shares how technical education gave him an edge in racing—and how manufacturers are using motorsports to recruit skilled talent.
Tariff policy is shifting by the day—and technical education won’t be immune.
From rising equipment costs to major changes in funding, curriculum, and workforce demand, this episode breaks down five critical outcomes that educators need to prepare for now. It’s not about predicting the future—it’s about scenario planning for what’s coming next.
AI, education, energy—these are key issues for states in 2025. In this episode, one state senator shares his perspective on how leaders should approach investment, policy, and regulation in tech and the workforce.
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What if every university graduate had 2.5 years of paid, full-time work experience before their first job? At Kettering University, they do. In this episode, President Dr. Robert McMahan explains how their 50/50 model flips the script on student debt, career readiness, and the role of higher ed in the workforce.
Move over, Silicon Valley. The next big tech breakthroughs are getting their start in Green Bay, Wisconsin with support from Microsoft & the Packers.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight. Learn how it’s shaping clean energy, workforce innovation, and sustainability with insights on small modular reactors, public perception, and groundbreaking advancements in the field.
What’s wrong with 3D printing in classrooms today? How can design freedom transform manufacturing? Shon Anderson of B9Creations breaks it down, sharing insights on workforce development and industry innovation.