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Leo Reddy: The Diplomat Who Architected the Helsinki Accords and Helped End the Cold War
You may know Leo Reddy from MSSC, but did you know he had an astounding career in foreign diplomacy during the height of the Cold War? Learn about his fascinating story and pivotal role in the Helsinki Accords during some of the most historic moments in our nation’s history.
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How Science, Tech & Human Touch Shape the Digital Customer Experience – George Hanson, Chief Digital Officer at Mattress Firm
Technology can improve the customer experience – without replacing humans – in this new era of retail. Discover the science behind the omnichannel retail strategy with Mattress Firm’s Chief Digital Officer George Hanson.
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How John Deere is Building Talent Pipelines, Right in its Local Communities – David Ottavianelli, Director of Workforce and Community Outreach at John Deere
Hear the results of a workforce shortage study and the strategies John Deere has launched to create a new workforce pipeline.
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The American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Allen-Bradley and Its Legacy Today – Rick Graber, President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation
The American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Allen-Bradley and Its Legacy Today Richard W. Graber, President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation Love the episode? […]
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Does Generative AI Belong in the Classroom? – Dr. Dwayne Wood – Professor at National University
It’s a hot topic…but generative AI is here to stay. Learn how to leverage artificial intelligence in instructional design to make learning better.
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Surgical Robots in Space: NASA, Nebraska, and the Final Frontier – Dr. Shane Farritor, CTO at Virtual Incision and Professor at UNL
Virtual Incision’s miniature robots are revolutionizing robotic surgery…recently completing a surgical mission in space! Hear about the innovations in technology and the future of telesurgery.
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What Education is Getting All Wrong About Artificial Intelligence – Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
What Education is Getting All Wrong About Artificial Intelligence Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite […]
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Empowering Girls in STEM: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Hands-On Experiences – Tabby Rabenberg, Principal at Bismarck Public Schools
Empowering Girls in STEM: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Hands-On Experiences Dr. Tabby Rabenberg, Principal at Bismarck Public Schools Love the episode? Leave a review […]
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Industry 4.0, AI and the Future of K-12 Technical Education – Mike Beighley, Superintendent of Whitehall School District
In a podcast interview with one of the most innovative superintendents in the U.S., hear how Industry 4.0 and AI are the future of technical education.
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Leveraging Partnerships and Funding to Drive Innovation in Education – Dr. Charles Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College
There are dozens of funding sources colleges can tap into. Dr. Charles Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College, shows us how to do it using strategic partnerships.
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Collaborative Solutions to Systemic Challenges: How to Build a Better Future for our Students – Joel Brennan, President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee
Joel Brennan discusses the challenges of the Milwaukee education system and why public and private organizations can work together to improve it.
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How STEM Experiences Can Help Learners Envision What’s Possible – Bryan Wunar, CEO of Discovery World
STEM experiences can open a world of possibilities to learners of all ages. Discovery World is on a mission to create a love of science in an underserved community.
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The New Corporate Learning Method to Attract Talent, Reduce Attrition and Empower Career Growth – Michelle Westfort, Chief University Officer at InStride
Ditch tuition reimbursement programs. Here’s how to attract talent, reduce attrition and empower career growth all in-house.
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Career Pathways Built on Industry-Education Collaboration – Dr. Casey Sacks, President of BridgeValley Community & Technical College
To prepare students for today’s technical workforce, we need to align K-12 to higher education to industry. Hear how BridgeValley is building career pathways through strong collaborations with education and industry partners.
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Competency-Based Learning: A Skills-First Approach to Education – Dr. Doug Jensen – President, Bismarck State College
In today’s workforce, it’s all about having the right skills for the job. Discover how Bismarck State College is running a competency-based model under President Doug Jensen’s leadership.
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Why STEM Can Future-Proof Private Universities Against the Enrollment Cliff – Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, President of Augustana University
The enrollment cliff is coming. If you want to future-proof your university (especially private ones!), you should invest in growing and marketing your STEM programs. These are the programs students will enroll in, since they tie to high-wage, high-demand careers.
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Developing an AI Strategy: Best Practices for Business Leaders – Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries
AI is here – how are you building a strategy to leverage these tools in your business? Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture, gives business leaders best practices for creating an AI strategy. Learn from him in this podcast episode!
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Education Reimagined: What America Can Learn from the Success of North Dakota – Governor Doug Burgum
From student-centric learning, to a K-12 career readiness roadmap, North Dakota has continuously updated their approach to education in order to best serve its students and communities. Now, hear from Governor Doug Burgum about how these lessons can be applied nationwide.
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STEM Education Opens Doors to Top Tech Careers at the DoD – Dr. David Honey, Deputy Undersecretary for R&E – U.S. Department of Defense
A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.
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The Titanium Economy: The Companies You’ve Never Heard of That Keep America Running – Asutosh Padhi, Managing Partner for McKinsey & Company North America
There’s a whole subset of our economy that you’ve never heard of, making products vital to your everyday life. The Titanium Economy is a major driver of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, products and well-being like you wouldn’t believe.
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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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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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What the CHIPS and Science Act Means for Technology and Education – U.S. Senator Todd Young
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
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The Journey to 1,000 Hours in Space – NASA Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas
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.
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Leading the Smart Manufacturing Revolution – Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation
Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation talks about smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and the workforce of the future.
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