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AI & Baseball: New App-Based Technology Brings Elite Coaching to All Kids (Part 1) – Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard
AI & Baseball: New App-Based Technology Brings Elite Coaching to All Kids Rocky Collis – CEO of Mustard Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What if we could leverage computer vision and AI to give all kids access to the world’s best coaching – the same that trained legends …
View EpisodeHealth Informatics: Using Data to Improve Patient Care – Dr. Brian Kay, Chief of Staff at Rogers Behavioral Health
Rogers Behavioral Health is leveraging data science to give patients better, more personalized care. Dr. Brian Kay joins us to discuss this fascinating field of health informatics and how data is disrupting healthcare.
View EpisodeHow to Start Your Digital Transformation Journey – Anthony Murphy, VP of Product Management at Plex, by Rockwell Automation
Digital transformation isn’t just for the Fortune 500 companies. In fact, getting started is easier and less expensive, with a more rapid ROI, than most SMBs realize. Anthony Murphy joins us to talk about some simple strategies for small-and-midsize manufacturers who want to get started with their digital transformation efforts.
View EpisodeAttract Manufacturing Business & Talent on a Regional Scale – Tim Sheehy, President of the MMAC
Regions across the US are in competition to be destinations for manufacturing. Tim Sheehy, President of the MMAC, gives some strategies on how to attract manufacturing businesses to a region, how to develop the regional talent to support workforce needs, and the challenges regions can anticipate in these efforts.
View EpisodeUsing Gig Economy Technology to Transform Frontline Labor – Jason Radisson, Founder and CEO of Sh1ft
Sh1ft is taking technology design for the gig economy and using it to transform the frontline labor market, making HR and employee experience better.
View EpisodeHow Private Cellular Networks are Driving IoT in Manufacturing – US Cellular
Manufacturers are leveraging the power of private cellular networks to gather more data, innovate faster, and digitize their operations. US Cellular’s Mark Grushey and James Rose joined us at Rockwell Automation Fair to talk about cellular technology and IoT in manufacturing.
View EpisodeWhat’s Next for Bryan Albrecht? Looking Back & Forward with One of Education’s Greatest Leaders – Dr. Bryan Albrecht, President Emeritus of Gateway Technical College
After 16 years as President of Gateway Technical College, Dr. Bryan Albrecht has retired…but big things are still in store as he looks ahead to new and different ways to impact education on a broader and greater scale.
View EpisodeEconomic Forecast for 2023: Implications for Education & the Workforce – Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics
Brian Beaulieu, world-renown economist and CEO of ITR Economics, predicts what 2023 has in store for our global and national economy and how these trends will impact manufacturing and technical education.
View EpisodeDeveloping 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.
View EpisodeHow 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.
View Episode10 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.
View EpisodeSpot 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.
View EpisodeAcademics, 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.
View EpisodeThe 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.
View EpisodeBuilding 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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Leading the Smart Manufacturing Revolution
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Heroes of our Time: Restoring the Dignity of Work in America
Nick Pinchuk - Chairman and CEO, Snap-on

Technology and Talent in an Industry 4.0 Workforce
Todd Wanek - CEO, Ashley Furniture Industries

How Oshkosh Uses Smart Manufacturing to Build the World's Toughest Equipment
John Pfeifer - President and CEO, Oshkosh Corporation

The 12-Hour School Day
Dr. Joe Gothard - Superintendent, Saint Paul Public Schools

Universities Should be the Problem-Solvers
Governor Tommy Thompson - President, University of Wisconsin System

How a Statewide College Fully Aligned to Workforce Needs
Dr. Sue Ellspermann - President; and Chris Lowery - VP Workforce and Careers, Ivy Tech Community College

Why Schools Should Teach Industrial Robotics and Automation
Mike Cicco - President and CEO, FANUC America