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.
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.
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.
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.
Darca Schools CEO Gil Pereg shares how the private equity model has enabled his organization to affect positive change in Israel’s schools.
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.
Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana, joins us to talk about the CHIPS and Science Act and how it will impact semiconductor manufacturing and research around emerging technologies in the United States
Ken Rusk, author of Blue Collar Cash, gives us some great insights into the opportunities in blue collar careers. The skilled trades lead to a life of entrepreneurship, comfort, peace and freedom.
Work With Your Hands & Build the Life You Want – Ken Rusk Episode Details »
NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas shares about his journey to becoming an astronaut, his four missions to space, and what the future of space exploration could look like.
The Journey to 1,000 Hours in Space – NASA Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas Episode Details »
What’s the impact on a student’s career trajectory when they earn industry-recognized credentials? Matt Giani’s new study reveals all the data on IRCs in high school.
Matt Rendall, CEO of Clearpath Robotics, shares how their brand of industrial AMRs – OTTO Motors – is transforming material handling, bringing new levels of efficiency to the workforce, and enabling shop floor workers to have more meaningful, complex work experiences.
Autonomous Mobile Robots in the Workforce – Clearpath Robotics CEO Matt Rendall Episode Details »
Tequilla Lopez, Director of Social Impact at Best Buy, talks about the digital divide and how the company is providing tech access and skills-building experiences to students across the country to inspire them toward STEM fields.
Sequoya Borgman discusses strategies for business owners to help raise their company’s value – including professionalizing the business, investing in automation, and having a workforce development plan.
In episode two of our two-part series with Automation Alley Executive Director and CEO Tom Kelly, we get into some of these initiatives that deploy cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, blockchain, artificial intelligence and more.
3D Printing, Blockchain and Industry 4.0 Startups – Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly Episode Details »
Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley, shares his insights into the current state of Industry 4.0 in the U.S., what manufacturers can be doing to embrace digital transformation, and the role of collaboration in these efforts
Industry 4.0 Readiness in the U.S. – Automation Alley CEO Tom Kelly Episode Details »
Janelle Duray, EVP and COO of Jobs for America’s Graduates, provides insight into the 3-pronged strategy that enables JAG specialists to prepare students for success in education, life and work.
The 3-Pronged Approach that Empowers Young People to Succeed Episode Details »
Peter Exley, past president of the American Institute of Architects and Co-Founder of Architecture is Fun joins us to talk all things architecture – the perfect combination of STEM skills and artistic craft.
Visionary, Inventor, Problem-Solver: The Life of an Architect Episode Details »
Dan Mantz, CEO of the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation shares how competition engages students in STEM and inspires them toward high-demand, high-tech careers in robotics, automation, Industry 4.0, engineering & more!
How Competition Inspires Next-Gen STEM Leaders Episode Details »
Executives, if you want to build a more diverse leadership team, then look no further than your frontline workforce. Our host Matt Kirchner combines decades of manufacturing leadership experience with recent data to uncover the key to building a more diverse workforce.
The Key to a More Diverse Workforce Episode Details »
Aerospace is an evolving and growing industry, and the career and training opportunities for aerospace technicians are limitless! Hear from Steve Kane, Executive Director of SpaceTEC.
The Sky’s the Limit for Aerospace Technicians Episode Details »
Mastery Coding CEO Alan Sitomer gives us a deep dive into the world of esports – and how academic esports can turn gamers into makers.
Academic Esports: Turning Gamers into Makers Episode Details »
Johnson Controls’ Marc Vandiepenbeeck gives the inside scoop on the company’s investments in smart technology and the future of building controls.
Smart Tech Strategies: How Johnson Controls is Digitizing Their Business Episode Details »
Hear how Briggs & Stratton CEO Steve Andrews has built a culture of highly-focused, highly-skilled team members building the future of power solutions.
Power Solutions and a Commitment to Win Episode Details »
Jeff Oravitz shares key insights into economic trends, strategies and changes impacting manufacturing in 2022.
The Economics of Manufacturing: What to Expect in 2022 Episode Details »
100Kin10 has taken up the bold goal of ending the STEM teacher shortage in the U.S. Hear about this national network of educators, employers and nonprofits who prepared over 100,000 STEM teachers in the last 10 years.
100Kin10: The Mission to End the STEM Teacher Shortage Episode Details »
Michigan Works! Association’s CEO Ryan Hundt talks about the statewide initiatives to address workforce and economic development in Michigan.
A Statewide Ecosystem for Workforce Development Episode Details »
ASU’s ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management has set an unprecedented goal of reaching 100 million learners by 2030. Dean Sanjeev Khagram tells us about the initiative and how they’re going to pull it off.
Reaching 100 Million Learners by 2030 Episode Details »
Reach the World’s Tim Jacob was on the expedition to find Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance shipwreck in the Antarctic. Through the program, 30,000 global students participated live in the month-long expedition.
Exploring the Antarctic with 30,000 Students Across the Globe Episode Details »
Lost in the antarctic for 100 years, the Endurance shipwreck and subsequent story of Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s survival is the stuff of legend. Tim Jacob was on the team that discovered the lost ship in 2022 – he tells us the story in this episode.
Endurance22 Expedition: The Search for the World’s Most Famous Shipwreck Episode Details »
Leaders from iconic manufacturing brands (Sargento Foods, Ashley Furniture, SC Johnson, Rockwell) discuss their Industry 4.0 investments.