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Flies, ticks, and parasites don't just annoy cattle—they steal gain and profit. Recorded live at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, OK, this episode features Dr. Jonathan Cammack (OSU Extension livestock entomology & parasitology) breaking down what producers should know about common pests like horn flies, how researchers test control tools, and why day-to-day management matters more than most folks think. The team also tackles two headline issues: New World screwworm and the invasive Asian longhorned tick. Dr. Cammack explains why screwworm is such a serious wound pest, how sterile insect technique works, and why animal movement can spread risk faster than the fly ever could. Then they pivot east—where Asian longhorned ticks have been detected in Oklahoma—and discuss why explosive tick populations and tick-borne disease threats are a growing concern across the region. Top 10 takeaways for producers Pests “steal” performance quietly—stress and blood-feeding divert energy away from gain. Screwworm isn't a nuisance fly: it targets living tissue in wounds and can escalate fast. Time matters: screwworm eggs can hatch in 12–24 hours, so delayed checks can get costly. Animal movement beats fly movement—trailers move risk hundreds of miles in a day. Sterile insect technique works because females mate once; scale and logistics are the challenge during outbreaks. Asian longhorned tick can explode in numbers because it can reproduce without mating (parthenogenesis). High tick loads can cause real blood loss, and tick-vectored disease is a growing regional concern. Feedlots are a special concern due to animal density and the difficulty of visually monitoring every animal. Good management beats extremes: not “once a year,” not necessarily “daily,” but consistent eyes-on and quick response. Research behind the scenes is constant—colonies, susceptible/resistant strains, and field tests inform what works on your operation.   Detailed timestamped rundown 00:00–01:06 Dave Deken tees up Episode 507: flies, ticks, parasites; guest Dr. Jonathan Cammack; recorded at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater.01:06–02:42 “Trip around the table” intros: Brian Arnall and Josh Lofton; setting the scene at the Payne County Expo Center.02:42–06:56 Cammack's role: OSU Extension livestock entomology/parasitology; what he covers across livestock species; why they keep fly colonies (houseflies, blowflies) for research and pesticide trials.06:56–10:51 Colony realities: genetic bottlenecks, refreshing genetics from field populations; why “susceptible” vs “resistant” strains matter for chemical testing.10:51–14:54 How trials work: planning population numbers; counting flies on cattle with visual estimates + photos; students doing image-based counts; “2000+” becomes the practical ceiling.14:54–20:01 Screwworm basics: obligate parasite of living tissue; eggs hatch fast (12–24 hours); damage can be severe; regulatory questions around response/harvest are still evolving.20:01–27:44 Control strategy: sterile insect technique; females mate once; sterile males overwhelm wild males; program history and why scaling facilities matters as the “front” widens northward.27:44–30:40 Beyond cattle: wildlife, pets, and people can be affected; reminder that wildlife movement can complicate containment; key deer example in Florida Keys (2016–2017) discussed.30:40–33:36 Other big concern: Asian longhorned tick found in northeast Oklahoma (summer 2024); parthenogenetic reproduction; potential for heavy infestations and disease-vector risk.33:36–35:27 Wrap-up: “safe from the west (for now)” tone; thanks to guest; where to find resources (reddirtagronomy.com). RedDirtAgronomy.com

Vom Medikament, das Menschen helfen soll, zur Droge, die Menschen tötet. Dieser Weg verläuft oft gefährlich schnell über fließende Grenzen. Gerade bei Fentanyl. Ein starkes Schmerzmittel, das immer wieder als Droge missbraucht wird. In den USA sterben daran im Schnitt jede Woche mehr als 20 Teenager. Auch deshalb, weil Drogen gezielt mit Fentanyl versetzt werden, was ihre Gefährlichkeit um ein Vielfaches erhöht. Wie lässt sich verhindern, dass Fentanyl in tödlicher Zusammensetzung und Dosierung auch bei uns weiter um sich greift? Welche Rolle spielt es schon jetzt in der Drogenszene? Wo kommt es her? Wer ist davon bedroht? Und steht zu befürchten, dass Fentanyl auch in Partydrogen landet? Darüber spricht Oliver Glaap mit Christiane Holze, deren Sohn an einer Überdosis Fentanyl gestorben ist und die sich in der Tilman-Holze-Stiftung für Aufklärung und Prävention gegen Drogenmissbrauch einsetzt. Außerdem mit Bernd Werse, Leiter des Instituts für Suchtforschung an der UAS Frankfurt, mit Oliver Hasenpflug vom Konsumraum Niddastraße in Frankfurt und Tino Igelmann, Leiter des Zollkriminalamts. Podcast-Tipp: hr1 Talk Prof. Dr. Bernd Werse leitet seit 2024 das Institut für Suchtforschung (ISFF) an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Davor war er lange Jahre Leiter des Centre for Drug Research an der Goethe Universität, wo er zahlreiche Projekte im Feld der Suchtforschung betreute. Im hr1 Talk mit Klaus Reichert berichtet er über den aktuellen Stand der Sucht- und Drogenforschung in Deutschland, der speziellen Situation in Frankfurt und begründet, warum er eine kontrollierte Legalisierung von Drogen befürwortet. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:407db9fb60922f60/

Some conversations are not planned, they grow. What began as a simple connection across screens slowly turned into a journey of shared ideas, trust, and learning. Sitting in Finland, where so much of this work truly lives, this conversation with Pekka goes beyond a typical podcast. It reflects on collaboration across borders, the evolving role of education, and how meaningful change is built quietly, together.We explore how Finland continues to inspire new ways of thinking about learning, how AI is beginning to reshape creativity and classrooms, and how gaming is opening powerful new pathways for engagement, problem solving, and imagination. The conversation moves through growth, innovation, and purpose, while staying deeply human at its core.At JAMK University of Applied Sciences, he now focuses on AI, business, and international brand development, building on years of experience in creating digital learning environments.His work connects AI, XR, and emerging technologies with entrepreneurship, sustainability, and future skills. The goal is to support students, professionals, and companies in discovering new opportunities, experimenting boldly, and turning ideas into impact.

English In this episode, we explore why students choose interdisciplinary learning environments such as labs, and how motivation plays a key role. Hosts Renée Schrauwen and Sanne Hille-Knoester are researchers at the Lectoraat Teaching, Learning and Technology of Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Together, they discuss the Expectancy-Value Theory of motivation and connect it to practice through the experiences of their guests: Ferdi Ayaz, a Creative Business student who participated in the International Music Industry Lab; Bas van den Beld, coach in the Sustainable Media Lab; and Didi Baas, alumnus of the Sustainable Media Lab. The episode unpacks what motivates students to engage in lab-based education, how interdisciplinary collaboration is experienced, and how coaching supports learning and motivation. Nederlands In deze aflevering onderzoeken we waarom studenten kiezen voor interdisciplinaire leeromgevingen, zoals labs, en welke rol motivatie daarbij speelt. Hosts Renée Schrauwen en Sanne Hille-Knoester zijn onderzoekers bij het Lectoraat Teaching, Learning and Technology van Hogeschool Inholland. Zij bespreken de Expectancy-Value-theorie en verbinden deze aan de praktijk via hun gasten: Ferdi Ayaz, student Creative Business en deelnemer aan het International Music Industry Lab; Bas van den Beld, coach in het Sustainable Media Lab; en Didi Baas, alumnus van het Sustainable Media Lab. Samen gaan zij in op motivatie voor lab-onderwijs, het ervaren van interdisciplinair samenwerken en de rol van begeleiding daarin.

This Biotech Stock Is Disrupting Cancer Treatment - Meet Raphi Levy, CFO, Alpha Tau $DRTSGuest Raphi Levy, CFO, Alpha Tau Company Alpha TauTicker: $DRTSWebsite https://www.alphatau.com Raphi's BioRaphi Levy has served as our Chief Financial Officer since 2019. Prior to joining us, Mr. Levy served in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs from 2006 until 2019 in New York and Tel Aviv, most recently serving as Executive Director in charge of healthcare banking in Israel.Mr. Levy has served as a director of MX Management LP since April 2022. Mr. Levy holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S.E. and M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania. Company BioAbout Alpha Tau Medical Ltd. Founded in 2016, Alpha Tau is an Israeli oncology therapeutics company that focuses on research, development, and potential commercialization of the Alpha DaRT for the treatment of solid tumors. Alpha DaRT (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy) is designed to enable highly potent and conformal alpha-irradiation of solid tumors by intratumoral delivery of radium-224 impregnated sources. When the radium decays, its short-lived daughters are released from the sources and disperse while emitting high-energy alpha particles with the goal of destroying the tumor. Since the alpha-emitting atoms diffuse only a short distance, Alpha DaRT aims to mainly affect the tumor, and to spare the healthy tissue around it.

Jodi Faithfull, a Prince Edward Islander, is an associate professor in the Department of Applied Science who oversees Maranatha's kinesiology program, exercise science practicums and internships, and serves as the head baseball coach. As an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an MASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, he works with athletes from Maranatha's ten intercollegiate programs. He has served in physical education as an instructor and coach since 2003. Jodi and his wife, Jody, have four children.

0:30 - School protests 14:11 - West Chicago gym teacher James Heidorn speaks 37:02 - THE HOPE: Rubio at Munich Security Conference with impassioned defense of western civ 01:03:44 - Homan responds to Frey, Walz (3,364 missing child found in Operation Metro Surge) 01:21:55 - Steven Bucci of The Heritage Foundation highlights the key takeaways from Marco Rubio’s address at the Munich Security Conference 01:46:48 - Rep. Tim Burchett on SAVE Act, MAGA voters who can't be bothered 01:54:18 - Soren Aldaco, ambassador for the Independent Women’s Forum: What I Suffered Being ‘Transgender’ 02:12:26 - Linda Denno, associate dean of Academic Affairs & Administration at the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology: How voters fleeing California turn other states blueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof. Dr. Bernd Werse leitet seit 2024 das Institut für Suchtforschung (ISFF) an der Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences. Davor war er lange Jahre Leiter des Centre for Drug Research an der Goethe Universität, wo er zahlreiche Projekte im Feld der Suchtforschung betreute. Im hr1 Talk mit Klaus Reichert berichtet er über den aktuellen Stand der Sucht- und Drogenforschung in Deutschland, der speziellen Situation in Frankfurt und begründet, warum er eine kontrollierte Legalisierung von Drogen befürwortet.

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Friday, February 13, 20264:20 pm: J.T. Young, author and contributor to Townhall, joins the program to discuss his piece in which he writes that housing affordability is about politics, and not economics.4:38 pm: Representative Lisa Shepherd joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about her bill that would create a Secretary of State position in Utah, who would then assume operations of state elections from the Lieutenant Governor.6:05 pm: Anne Schlafly, Chairman of the Eagle Forum, joins the show for a conversation about why legalizing marijuana has become a big problem in America, and the dangers the drug presents.6:20 pm: William Henson, President Emeritus of Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School and a former Senior Investment Banker, joins the show for a conversation about his recent report for the Manhattan Institute examining the return on investment Americans receive for funding public education.6:38 pm: We'll listen back to this week's conversations with Linda Denno of the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology regarding how the exodus of voters from California is turning other states blue, and (at 6:50 pm) with author Ian Haworth about his Substack piece on how conservative anger over the NFL's Bad Bunny halftime show only makes the league more profitable.

We explore how real decisions start in the primal brain and how neuromarketing turns that insight into practical steps to capture, convince, and close. Patrick Rénvoisé shares the six stimuli, the Neuromap method, and how to sell with contrast, proof, and story in a world shaped by AI and deepfakes.• defining neuromarketing and the brain's buy button• six stimuli that drive attention and action• the four steps: diagnose, differentiate, demonstrate, deliver• financial, strategic and personal value with proofs• visuals, props and seven‑second stories• memory design: strong openings and endings• good friction early, ease at decision• AI agents, deepfakes and trust building• examples from Apple and service guarantees• website first view: show the pain and the reliefEver wonder why a rock‑solid value prop still gets a lukewarm yes? We go straight to the source—the brain—and unpack how decisions really happen. Patrick Rénvoise, co‑founder of SalesBrain (and architect of the award‑winning Neuromap) joins us to break down the biological buy button and the exact steps to reach it without gimmicks or hype.We dig into the six primal stimuli that cut through noise—personal, contrastable, tangible, memorable, visual, emotional—and show how to turn them into actions your team can use today. Patrick walks us through a four‑step persuasion method: diagnose the pain your buyer actually feels, differentiate with an “only” claim, demonstrate the gain with numbers and risk‑reversal, and deliver the story that the primal brain can grasp in seven seconds. Along the way, we map value into three buckets—financial, strategic, and personal—and pair each with the right proof, from customer cases to demonstrations that make promises real.The conversation stretches beyond tactics. We examine mirror neurons and authentic empathy in sales, why fairness can override economic sense in negotiations, and how to design “good friction” that encodes memory before you remove barriers to buy. We also confront the agentic AI era and deepfakes: if seeing isn't believing and algorithms don't feel, how do we build trust and make messages stick? Expect concrete examples, from Domino's guarantees to Apple's evolving story, plus website advice you can deploy immediately—lead with pain and the contrast of relief so your offer lands fast.Patrick Renvoise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickrenvoise/Patrick Renvoisé, the Co-Founder and Chief Neuromarketing Officer of SalesBrain, the world's first neuromarketing agency. Having trained over 200,000 executives worldwide, Patrick helps companies scientifically capture, convince, and close more business by targeting the true decision-maker: the brain.  Patrick is the architect of the NeuroMap™, an award-winning model of persuasion based on the "Primal Brain" (or System 1) discovered by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman. Before pioneering the field of Neuromarketing, he managed multi-million dollar supercomputer transactions at Silicon Graphics and LinuxCare, closing complex deals in excess of $100 million. Patrick holds a Master's in Computer Science from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon.Website: https://www.position2.com/podcast/Rajiv Parikh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivparikh/Sandeep Parikh: https://www.instagram.com/sandeepparikh/Email us with any feedback for the show: sparkofages.podcast@position2.com

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, February 10, 20264:20 pm: Representative Jeff Burton joins the program to discuss his election integrity bill that would require all mailed ballots to be returned in person, with a valid ID, to an election drop box or polling location during elections in Utah.4:38 pm: Mike Gonzalez, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece in the Washington Examiner about how the Smithsonian is dodging efforts by the Trump Administration to audit the museum and ensure it is not pushing a woke agenda.6:05 pm: Chris Piehota, retired FBI Executive Assistant Director, joins the program to give us his reaction to the latest news from the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.6:38 pm: Linda Denno, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Administration at the University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology, joins the show to discuss her piece for the New York Post about how voters who are leaving California are helping to turn other states blue.

In this episode of Crossing Faiths, John Pinna speaks with Dennis Petri, focusing on the evolution and current state of metrics used to gauge religious freedom and persecution. Petri explains how documenting religious incidents is crucial for making them visible to policymakers, countering older secularization theories that often overlooked religious influence in public life. The discussion highlights the transition from anecdotal evidence to sophisticated datasets—such as those from the Pew Research Center—while acknowledging persistent gaps in capturing implicit discrimination and the nuanced cultural contexts of faith. A major theme of the interview is the potential for artificial intelligence and "big data" to enhance real-time reporting and move research beyond nationwide aggregates toward more detailed, sub-national analysis. Ultimately, Pinna and Petri emphasize the need for a "new IRFA moment" to update international religious freedom policies in alignment with modern technological advancements and data-driven insights. Prof. Dr. Dennis P. Petri is a political scientist, researcher, and international consultant, with extensive experience in Latin America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He has worked in academic and policy roles for various universities, international NGOs, and multilateral organizations. Currently, Petri is Visiting Professor at the UN mandated University for Peace and Professor in International Relations and Humanities at the Latin American University of Science and Technology of Costa Rica. He also lectures at the Central American Public Administration Institute, the UNESCO mandated Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. He has been a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands), the Interamerican Center for Social Security Studies, Bar-Ilan University (Israel), and Regent's Park College, University of Oxford (UK). About Dennis Petri: https://petri.phd/about/

ProtoPODI on Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun ProtoKS-projektissa tuotettu podcastsarja. 3. Jakso - jakson tekijät: Käsikirjoitus / Script: Saija Luontama; Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu. Puhujat / Speakers Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun asiantuntijat / Specialists of Jamk University of Applied Sciences: Saija Luontama, Jyrki Vihriälä ja Janne-Valtteri Nisula, liiketoimintayksikkö Editointi / Editing: Veeti Väänänen, Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu Julkaisupaikka ja -aika / Place and time of publication Jamk University of Applied Sciences, 6.2.2026 Tallennettu Jamkilla tammikuussa 2026. Recorded at Jamk Main Campus in January 2026. Kustantaja ja tilaaja / Publisher and Client Liiketoimintayksikkö / Jamk School of Business, Jamk University of Applied Sciences Jakson tekstivastine / Alternative text https://www.jamk.fi/fi/media/44234 3. jaksossa keskustelemme prototyyppien kehitysprojektissamme tehdystä kaupallisen potentiaalin arvioinnista, eli siitä kuinka prototyyppi kohtaa markkinat. Vai kohtaako? Mukana keskustelemassa ProtoKS-projektin asiantuntijoita. #kaupallinenpotentiaali ProtoKS-projekti on Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulun projekti, joka on Euroopan unioinin osarahoittama. Se toteutetaan ajalla 1.9.2024-28.2.2026 ja sen pääkohderyhmä ovat keskisuomalaiset mikro- ja pk-yritykset uudistuvan teollisuuden, hyvinvoinnin ja elämysteollisuuden aloilta. Projektin sivu: www.jamk.fi/fi/projekti/protoks

Ensign College has announced this week that they have redesigned their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, allowing students to graduate with a degree in three years rather than the traditional four. We have Jason Swenson, Deseret News reporter, to discuss the change and what he found in his research about the trend of speeding up degrees.

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) gets smarter and tkaes over more tasks, what happens to human dynamics like trust, transparency, leadership and empathy. How can humans and machines wowrk togehter effectively?  And how can leaders lead in this new world?Episode Summary AI is often discussed as a technical challenge, but the more interesting question is how it impacts humans and how we will interface with them. As AI becomes part of the world we're navigating, it raises deeply human questions about trust, transparency, confidence, and how we relate to systems we don't fully understand.On this episode, I'm joined by Professor Tina Weisser, a leading thinker on human–AI collaboration, systems thinking, and organisational behaviour under uncertainty. Together, we explore why trust isn't something we can engineer into technology, why uncertainty isn't a problem to be eliminated, and what AI may be revealing about human behaviour, rather than the other way around. This conversation is less about what AI can do, and more about what it does to us. Guest ProfileProfessor Tina Weisser is a Professor at the Munich University of Applied Sciences and a member of the Munich Center for Digital Sciences and Artificial Intelligence (MUC-DAI). Her work focuses on human–AI collaboration, systems thinking, service design, and how organisations adapt under conditions of complexity and uncertainty. AI-Generated Timestamp Summary00:00 – AI as a human problem, not a technical one04:00 – Tina's path into human–AI collaboration12:00 – Why uncertainty is unavoidable (and necessary)18:00 – We haven't mastered work — and now we're adding AI23:00 – From tools to agents: why this feels different29:00 – Trusting actions, not facts35:00 – Ethics, fear, and human inconsistency42:00 – What this means for students, skills, and learning49:00 – “Let AI handle the data — humans handle the room”55:00 – Being right too early doesn't help1:01:00 – AI as a mirror of humanityEpisode LinksTina's LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaweisser/Tina's website - www.tinaweisser.comMunich Center for Digital Sciences & AI (MUC-DAI) - http://mucdai.hm.edu

As part of our official DealFlow Discovery Conference Interview Series, produced by Mission Matters, along with our partner DealFlow Events, we're showcasing the innovative companies presenting at the upcoming DealFlow Discovery Conference (January 28-29, at the Borgata in Atlantic City) and the executives behind them. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Raphi Levy, CFO at Alpha Tau, about the company's Alpha DaRT tumor-targeting approach, how it fits into existing clinical workflows, and the upcoming milestones and trial progress Alpha Tau is advancing as it expands treatment options for cancer patients. This interview is part of our effort to help investors discover compelling companies ahead of the event — and to help CEOs introduce their story to the 1500+ conference attendees. Learn more about the event and presenting companies:https://dealflowdiscoveryconference.com/ About Raphi Levy Mr. Levy specializes in corporate finance and strategy, having spent 13 years working in the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs in New York and Tel Aviv, most recently serving as Executive Director in charge of healthcare banking in Israel. He holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School and a BSE and MSE in Electrical Engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. About Alpha Tau Alpha Tau Medical™ was founded in 2016 by CEO Uzi Sofer to develop and commercialize the Alpha DaRT™ (Diffusing Alpha-emitters Radiation Therapy), invented by Professors Itzhak Kelson and Yona Keisari from Tel Aviv University. Alpha Tau's goal is to bring this innovative alpha radiation technology to cancer patients around the world. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington and Emma Turner welcome back Dr Carl Hendrick - writer, researcher and relentless “research distiller” - for a wide-ranging conversation about what the educational research can (and can't) tell us, and how ideas mutate as they travel through schools. Starting with Carl's monthly research round-ups and emerging areas like pre-questions (“pre-trieval”), they dig into a lively debate about the replication of the original scaffolding study and what that means for teachers: why learning science is probabilistic, why single studies shouldn't become dogma, and how “evidence-based” can be misapplied in crude tick-box ways. From there, Carl makes the case for thinking less about “teaching” as an all-purpose term and more about instructional design - the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment - and introduces Herbert Simon's idea of instructional invariants: the conditions that must hold for learning to happen (working memory limits, attention, cumulative knowledge and prerequisites). Along the way they tackle the “lethal mutations” of retrieval practice, the expertise required to design coherent curricula (and why most teachers shouldn't be expected to do it all), and the implications of AI for homework, assessment and the future of curriculum design.Carl Hendrick is an internationally recognised expert in the science of learning and instructional design. He is a professor at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam and leads research projects that bridge cognitive science, educational psychology, and classroom practice. Carl's work focuses on helping teachers and school leaders apply robust, evidence-based strategies - such as retrieval practice, spacing, and explicit instruction - to improve student learning. He has co-authored several influential books, including How Learning Happens and Instructional Illusions, and regularly advises schools and organisations on implementing research-informed approaches.Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/⁠

Design als wirtschaftlicher Standortfaktor?Eine neue Folge Wirtschaft Düsseldorf unplugged: Moderatorin Andrea Greuner spricht mit Prof. Sabine Krieg, Dekanin des Fachbereichs Design an der Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD) University of Applied Sciences. Sie beantwortet uns diese Frage - und klärt u. a. warum die Zukunft der Stadt interdisziplinär und menschlich fokussiert sein sollte.Mit internationalem Business-Know-how und Designkompetenz gibt sie

In this episode, host Sandy Vance sits down with Parminder Bhatia , the Chief AI Officer from GE HealthCare , for a thoughtful, forward-thinking conversation about the rapidly shifting landscape of AI in healthcare. Together, they explore why healthcare is so ready for transformation, the four critical areas where change is most urgent, and how smarter systems can ease some of the industry's most complex workflows. Sandy and Parminder dig into how foundation models and the rise of agentic AI can finally help healthcare move beyond fragmented solutions. In this episode, they talk about:How AI is transforming a healthcare industry that's long overdue for changeThe four key areas where transformation is most neededStreamlining some of the most complex medical processesHow better communication and information can assist clinicians during labor and deliveryUsing foundation models to reduce fragmentation in healthcare AISupporting the multi-step workflows of radiologistsWhy agentic AI represents the future of healthcare innovationA Little About Parry:At GE HealthCare, Parry is focused on integrating AI across smart devices, across the patient journey, and at the hospital operations level. The company is a long-time leader in healthcare AI, topping the FDA's list of AI-enabled devices for four consecutive years with more than 115 authorizations. Parry's team advances AI within medical devices to improve patient outcomes, and he also serves on the company's responsible AI committee to ensure new solutions are reliable, scalable, and ethical. His work has earned recognition from Modern Healthcare's 40 Under 40, the AIM AI 100 Awards, and Constellation Research's AI 150. Before joining GE HealthCare, Parry was Head of Applied Science at Amazon, contributing to machine learning and generative AI products such as Amazon Comprehend Medical. He previously held AI and machine learning roles at Microsoft and Georgia Tech. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Computational Science and Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Send us a textProfessor Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei, Ph.D. is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University ( https://mae.ncsu.edu/people/arabiei/ ) and a leading innovator in advanced materials engineering. She is also the founder and CEO of Advanced Materials Manufacturing ( https://advancemnm.com/ ).Prof. Rabiei is best known for inventing Composite Metal Foam, a novel class of lightweight, high-performance materials that combine exceptional strength, energy absorption, and multifunctional capabilities.Prof. Rabiei's research sits at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and real-world application, with a particular focus on materials that can improve safety, resilience, and performance in extreme environments. Prof. Rabiei holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from the Sharif University of Technology, a Ph.D. in Advanced Materials from the University of Tokyo, and conducted her post-doctoral research at the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University in Boston. Over the course of her career, Professor Rabiei has led and collaborated on research supported by government agencies and industry partners, translating fundamental materials science into technologies with potential applications in defense, transportation, nuclear energy, space systems, and critical infrastructure. In addition to her research contributions, she is a dedicated educator and mentor, committed to training the next generation of engineers and materials scientists.Prof. Rabiei's work exemplifies how innovative materials can redefine what's possible—turning bold ideas from the laboratory into solutions for some of society's most demanding engineering challenges.#AfsanehRabiei #NorthCarolinaStateUniversity #MechanicalEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #AdvancedMaterialsManufacturing #CompositeMetalFoam #BallisticResistance #ArmorSystems #BlastMitigation #RadiationShielding #NeutronShielding #ExtremeEnvironments #ThermalStress #AcousticPerformance #MaterialScience #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #Research #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcastSupport the show

01/02/26 Where Were You When the Ball Dropped? Radio Night Live: Fun Friday's Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas are joined by Tom Harris, the mastermind behind New York City's iconic Times Square; and Delfin Ortiz, General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Radio Night Live: Fun Friday dives into the history of the famous New Year's Eve ball drop, from its origins in 1907 to the current preparations for the 2026 celebration. Tom "T-Square" Harris shares behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the ball, the confetti drop, and the symbolism behind the event. With the 250th anniversary of the United States just around the corner, Tom reveals a special surprise for the 2026 ball drop, making this episode a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the magic of Times Square! DELFIN ORTIZ, General Manager of One Times Square and Senior Vice President of Operations, Development & Construction at Jamestown. This is Delfin's 1st time on Fun Friday, though Cristyne and Tom (KMC was in in Italy) welcomed President & CEO of Jamestown, Michael Phillips, on August 5th, to preview One Times Square. Delfin Ortiz is a General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Ortiz was Managing Director at One World Observatory overseeing observation deck, restaurant, cafe, event space, and tenant space at One World Trade Center and 151 W 42nd St. He also oversaw Sky View Observatory in Seattle, Washington, View Boston in Massachusetts, Vue Orleans in Louisiana, and the Shard in London, England. Mr. Ortiz has more than 25 years of experience in the hotel industry, operating and promoting Four/Five Diamond Properties for Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels in New York, Houston, Miami, Austin, Virginia, Pittsburgh, and San Antonio. During his time in the hotel industry, he was the recipient of the Associate of the Year, Manager of the Year, Executive of the Year, and General Manager of the Year. Mr. Ortiz earned an Associate of Applied Sciences from the City University of New York and a Diploma in Hospitality Management from New York University. ABOUT ONE TIMES SQUARE: One Times Square is the focal point of the Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration and home of the New Year's Eve Ball! The 26-story building, originally built as the headquarters for the New York Times in 1904, the 121-year-old building will offer visitors a new way to experience one of the world's most renowned locations. The building will continue to host New Year's Eve celebrations and house the New Year's Eve Ball as it enters its next chapter. Following a $500 million redevelopment, the historic building in the heart of Times Square will feature a range of exciting attractions, designed to engage visitors throughout the year. These experiences will establish One Times Square as a year-round hub for experiential entertainment, celebrations, and new traditions in the heart of New York City.

Educational leadership quickly turns into a parade of initiatives: a new program, a new slogan, a new “focus year.” But classrooms don't improve because a plan looks coherent on paper. They improve when leaders and teachers share a precise understanding of what effective instruction is, and when that understanding shows up in daily practice. Jim Heal argues that education struggles with evidence in a way medicine and engineering do not, partly because everyone has been to school—and that familiarity creates false confidence. Add leadership churn and the tendency to jump from one initiative to the next, and schools become “wildly incoherent”: students adapt their behavior from lesson to lesson because they expect something different every hour. His alternative is not “follow research” as an abstraction, but evidence-informed practice as an intersection: best available research, the specific local context, and professional judgment. Leave one out, and you either apply evidence that doesn't fit, work hard without a knowledge base, or rely on experience without reconsidering what effectiveness means. The key question becomes practical: can you see the science in teacher actions? If you can't observe it, hear it, and name it, it won't stick—no matter how good the mission statement sounds. Key points of this podcast:

In this conversation, career ownership coach Maja Taylor shares powerful insights on what it truly means to take control of your professional future. She talks about helping leaders and professionals explore new career paths, including entrepreneurship, so they can maximize their potential and build careers that fully align with their goals and values. Maja encourages listeners to regularly review their career direction, consider alternative income streams and stay open to possibilities that may lead to greater fulfillment and independence. Employee Engagement and the Need for Better Guidance Michael discusses the growing disconnect many employees feel in today's workplace and highlights how small businesses and leaders can play a pivotal role in guiding their teams toward greater engagement and clarity. He emphasizes the value of career exploration and meaningful conversations that help individuals uncover interests, strengths and untapped potential. Michael also shares personal stories about stepping into new roles without a perfect plan and learning through adaptability, curiosity and experience. Navigating Burnout and Workplace Uncertainty Maja speaks candidly about the rising rates of burnout she sees among clients, driven by layoffs, constant change and market instability. She explains how her coaching practice supports individuals during these challenging transitions by helping them rediscover confidence, purpose and possibility. Maja also reflects on her own journey from science to HR to leadership coaching, revealing how each chapter deepened her passion for helping others achieve greater self sufficiency and work life balance. Corporate Experience as a Launchpad for Entrepreneurship Michael reminds listeners that entrepreneurship is rarely about starting from zero. Skills gained in corporate environments, from operational insight to relationship building, can become powerful assets when launching a business. He encourages people to recognize the value of their existing expertise and leverage it instead of discounting it. Career Coaching for the Shift Into Business Ownership Maja outlines her approach to coaching professionals who are evaluating entrepreneurship, especially those who feel drained by corporate roles or stuck in burnout cycles. She uses assessments to help clients recognize their strengths and potential, and stresses the importance of being open minded as they explore ownership opportunities. Michael adds that many people underestimate their abilities due to work environments that suppress creativity and curiosity. Curiosity as a Catalyst for Breakthroughs Michael shares a personal story about taking a personality assessment with his former CEO and discovering they shared the same profile. The experience reminded him that curiosity is a powerful driver of self awareness and growth. He encourages listeners to lean into curiosity as a tool for breakthroughs, career shifts and life changing clarity. Goal Setting, Reflection and a Free DISC Assessment Maja talks about the impact of written goals, noting that only a small percentage of people write down their goals, yet nearly all who do achieve them. She offers a complimentary executive DISC assessment to help listeners better understand their personality patterns and career strengths. Michael encourages everyone to take advantage of the offer and reminds listeners that Maja's contact information and social links are included in the show notes below.   Maja Taylor is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur's Source, where she guides people who are ready to step outside the traditional job market and into new possibilities. She supports clients as they explore entrepreneurship, business ownership, investments, licensing, and franchising, helping them design a career path that aligns with their values, strengths and long term vision. Maja is driven by a deep passion for personal transformation and lifelong learning. She thrives on watching clients experience those pivotal AHA moments when they realize what they are truly capable of. Her mission is to help people rise to their full potential by building careers and businesses that reflect who they are and the life they want to create. With a foundation in science education and talent development, Maja has worked across Europe and the United States in global organizations as a team leader, scientist, strategic HR professional, trainer, coach and mentor. She brings a unique blend of analytical thinking, people development expertise, and business strategy to every client engagement. Her work focuses on helping individuals grow their dreams, wealth and personal equity as they move toward self sufficiency and higher levels of fulfillment and success. Background Overview • Business Owner and Certified Professional Coach • Global Talent, Learning and Engagement roles in Pharma and Biotech • Management consulting experience with Fortune 500 organizations • Scientific and HR leadership roles in manufacturing and environmental industries • Education: BS in Pharmacy, University of Applied Sciences, Wiesbaden, Germany • Credentials: Certified Coach, Human Resources Professional, Leadership Trainer and Facilitator; certified in DiSC, 360 assessments and multiple professional development tools Connect with Maja Website: www.majataylor.esourcecoach.com Email: majataylor@esourcecoach.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majataylor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majataylorcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majataylorcoach For your audience, add to captions, free offer – DiSC assessment with debrief - a $200 value – if your listeners reach out to me on social media/LI/Insta/FB/ or my website and book a call at www.majataylor.esourcecoach.com

Pranav Menon is the adjunct professor at UBC in Applied Science and Engineering. He is also Program Director at The Knowledge Society (TKS), a 10-month global innovation program for ambitious high school students ages 13-17 which they advertise as the world's top global accelerator for teens.Pranav says in his bio that he trains nerds to solve big problems, so that sounds like the perfect guest for this episode of Let's Innovate with Pranav Menon. You can find a recent workshops that he's done for us here. YIS 2025 Workshop Series - Science Fairs Foundation British Columbia And if you want to learn more about TKS their programming go to  TKS | The World's Top Innovation Program for YouthIf you want to learn more about the programs we're doing to support students not just in science fairs, but in all sorts of extracurricular STEM projects, head on over to our brand new website sciencefairs.ca.For more information go to sciencefairs.ca. If you have any questions or comments you can email Michael Unger at munger@sciencefairs.caFollow us on Instagram, and LinkenIn @sciencefairs, and @michaeljohnunger.

In this final episode of 2025, Radio Night Live: Fun Friday's Kevin McCullough and Cristyne Nicholas are joined by Tom Harris, the mastermind behind New York City's iconic Times Square; and Delfin Ortiz, General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Radio Night Live: Fun Friday dives into the history of the famous New Year's Eve ball drop, from its origins in 1907 to the current preparations for the 2026 celebration. Tom "T-Square" Harris shares behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the ball, the confetti drop, and the symbolism behind the event. With the 250th anniversary of the United States just around the corner, Tom reveals a special surprise for the 2026 ball drop, making this episode a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the magic of Times Square! DELFIN ORTIZ, General Manager of One Times Square and Senior Vice President of Operations, Development & Construction at Jamestown. This is Delfin's 1st time on Fun Friday, though Cristyne and Tom (KMC was in in Italy) welcomed President & CEO of Jamestown, Michael Phillips, on August 5th, to preview One Times Square. Delfin Ortiz is a General Manager, Senior Vice President of Operations at Jamestown. He leads operations of One Times Square, a $500 million project transforming the property into an experiential hub at the intersection of art, technology, and entertainment. Prior to joining Jamestown, Mr. Ortiz was Managing Director at One World Observatory overseeing observation deck, restaurant, cafe, event space, and tenant space at One World Trade Center and 151 W 42nd St. He also oversaw Sky View Observatory in Seattle, Washington, View Boston in Massachusetts, Vue Orleans in Louisiana, and the Shard in London, England. Mr. Ortiz has more than 25 years of experience in the hotel industry, operating and promoting Four/Five Diamond Properties for Omni Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels in New York, Houston, Miami, Austin, Virginia, Pittsburgh, and San Antonio. During his time in the hotel industry, he was the recipient of the Associate of the Year, Manager of the Year, Executive of the Year, and General Manager of the Year. Mr. Ortiz earned an Associate of Applied Sciences from the City University of New York and a Diploma in Hospitality Management from New York University. ABOUT ONE TIMES SQUARE: One Times Square is the focal point of the Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration and home of the New Year's Eve Ball! The 26-story building, originally built as the headquarters for the New York Times in 1904, the 121-year-old building will offer visitors a new way to experience one of the world's most renowned locations. The building will continue to host New Year's Eve celebrations and house the New Year's Eve Ball as it enters its next chapter. Following a $500 million redevelopment, the historic building in the heart of Times Square will feature a range of exciting attractions, designed to engage visitors throughout the year. These experiences will establish One Times Square as a year-round hub for experiential entertainment, celebrations, and new traditions in the heart of New York City.

Greetings, and welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Mr. Vern Yu - CEO of AltaGas - a TSX listed midstream & utilities company with a market cap of ~$13 billion. As President and Chief Executive Officer, Vern Yu leads the development and execution of AltaGas' strategy, oversees operations and manages the business and affairs of AltaGas.Vern is an experienced executive with a proven track record of success across the energy infrastructure value chain including within North American Midstream and Utilities markets being AltaGas' core focus areas. Vern joins AltaGas after a successful three-decade career at Enbridge Inc., most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Chief Financial Officer and President, New Energy Technologies. Prior to that, Vern held various commercial, operational, and financial roles including serving as Executive Vice President, President Liquids Pipelines and as Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, where he played a leading role in securing more than $30 billion in new growth projects, completion of major pipe replacement projects, leading entry into new markets, and various acquisitions.Vern holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Toronto, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science from Queen's University. He previously served as the Vice Chair of the Alberta Cancer Foundation's Board of Trustees and served on the Boards of DCP Midstream, Énergir Inc. and Calgary Economic Development.Among other things we learned about Gas Utilities, LPG Markets & Asian Export Opportunities.Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsATB Capital MarketsEPACAstro Oilfield Rentals AmbyintBunch ProjectsSupport the show

Understanding Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis), including normal sinus anatomy, causes of sinusitis as well as pathophysiology. Also features sinusitis symptoms, diagnostic criteria and sinusitis treatment (Acute and chronic). PDFs available here: Rhesus MedicineConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 What is Sinusitis? 1:09 Sinusitis Pathophysiology2:20 Sinusitis Causes3:55 Sinusitis Symptoms5:05 Sinusitis Diagnosis6:17 Sinusitis TreatmentLINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesBMJ Best Practice, 2025. Diagnosis approach – rhinosinusitis. [online] Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/15/diagnosis-approach.MSD Manuals, 2025. Sinusitis – Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders. [online] Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/ear-nose-and-throat-disorders/nose-and-paranasal-sinus-disorders/sinusitis msdmanuals.comRatajczak, M., Fijalkowska-Ratajczak, T., Kaminska, D., Leszczyńska, M. & Dlugaszewska, J., 2025. The importance of Gram-negative rods in chronic rhinosinusitis. Applied Sciences, 15(11), p.6108. [online] Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/11/6108 MDPIPlease remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide to diagnose or to treat. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice. 

In this episode of BFR Radio, we complete the three-part ACL rehabilitation series by exploring how Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) can be applied during Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide. Phase 3 and Phase 4 mark a critical transition point in ACL rehabilitation. Athletes are no longer simply rebuilding strength — they are required to express strength under speed, fatigue, and sport-specific complexity. The challenge becomes managing training load while restoring confidence, robustness, and performance readiness. This episode examines how BFR can evolve from an early-stage rehabilitation tool into a performance and load-management strategy, supporting: Single-leg balance and neuromuscular control Local muscular endurance and fatigue tolerance Elastic calf–Achilles capacity Running reintroduction without increasing joint load Moderate-to-heavy strength training adaptations Sport-specific conditioning using small-sided games Six key intervention studies are reviewed to illustrate how BFR can be integrated strategically across late-stage rehabilitation and return-to-sport preparation.  If you're working with athletes coming back from ACL reconstruction, my suggestion is to think less about when BFR stops and more about how its role changes across the rehab to performance continuum.   I hope you enjoyed this 3-part series.    As always, thanks for listening, and remember to keep the pump!   Chris

AI agents are moving from experimental tools to everyday enterprise workflows. Reporting live from AWS re:Invent 2025 in Las Vegas for Irish Tech News, I attended a press-only briefing titled Security and the Rise of AI Agents, where senior AWS leaders Amy Herzog, Chief Information Security Officer, Hart Rossman, Vice President in the Office of the CISO, Gea Rinehouse, Vice President of Security Services and Neha Rungta, Director of Applied Science outlined how the company intends to manage this transition. AWS is pushing ahead with autonomous agents, but only within a security model built on long-standing principles: identity, governance, compliance and clear oversight. What is an AI Agent? An AI agent is a software system that uses artificial intelligence to carry out tasks autonomously in pursuit of a specific goal. Unlike chatbots that only respond to prompts, an agent can reason, plan and take action across different steps of a workflow. It can use tools such as web services or APIs, monitor its progress and adjust its approach as conditions change. Over time, it can improve its performance based on the data and experience it gathers. This distinction matters, because the rise of agents raises new questions about accountability, access, oversight and safety. Security First AWS chief executive Matt Garman shaped much of the week's discussion. Speaking about the reality facing engineering teams, he noted: "Every customer wants their products to be secure, but you have trade-offs. Where do you spend your time? Do you improve the security of existing features, or do you ship new ones?" The briefing returned to this point several times. AWS's position is that strong design-stage security reduces the tension between improvement and innovation. Agents are seen as an opportunity to reinforce security, not dilute it. AWS Security Agent One of the major announcements at re:Invent was the preview of AWS Security Agent. The tool brings several security checks forward in the development process. It reviews designs, analyses code, gathers richer signals for incident response and performs penetration testing that reflects real system behaviour rather than generic patterns. AWS Security Agent is one of the new Frontier Agents introduced at re:Invent, a family of autonomous tools designed to handle multi-step tasks across development, security and operations. Neha Rungta described the significance of this shift. She called the Security Agent "one of these frontier AI agents, a sophisticated class of AI agents that are autonomous and scalable and can work for long periods without human intervention. Security doesn't have to be an afterthought." She added that AWS is expanding its proof-based assurance tools so teams can understand correctness without being specialists in system logic. The broader point is that verification needs to be continuous, not episodic. Guardrails for Autonomy The panel stressed that agents must operate within strict boundaries. Updated policy controls in Amazon Bedrock AgentCore allow organisations to specify what an agent can do, which systems it can reach and how its actions are logged and reviewed. Hart Rossman remarked that each major technology shift has increased the demands placed on security teams. With agents running for extended periods and across more systems, the real pressure points now are scale and speed. Guardrails are essential. The Sandbox Approach A theme repeated throughout the session was the use of sandbox environments. AWS encouraged organisations to test new agents in isolation before considering production use. This allows teams to observe long-running behaviour, confirm access paths, check escalation rules and understand how an agent reacts under different conditions. The sandbox was presented as a practical way to build confidence gradually rather than relying on assumptions. Inside the Press Briefing Questions focused on monitoring autonomy, preventing agents from widening their scope...

Yodel-ay-hee ... what?! Those famed yodeling calls that for centuries have echoed through the Alps, and more recently have morphed into popular song and folk music, could soon reap a response—from faraway Paris. Switzerland's government is looking for a shout-out from the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO, based in the French capital, to include the tradition of yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage. A decision is expected by year-end. Modern-day promoters emphasize that the yodel is far more than the mountain cries of yesteryear by falsetto-bellowing male herders in suspenders who intone alongside giant alphorn instruments atop verdant hillsides. It's now a popular form of singing. Over the last century, yodeling clubs sprouted up in Switzerland, building upon the tradition and broadening its appeal—with its tones, techniques, and tremolos finding their way deeper into the musical lexicon internationally in classical, jazz, and folk. U.S. country crooners prominently blended yodels into their songs in the late 1920s and 30s. About seven years ago, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts became the first Swiss university to teach yodeling. "For me, actually, in Switzerland we have four languages but I think really we have five languages. We have a fifth: The yodel," said Nadja Räss, a professor at the university, alluding to the official German, French, Italian, and Romansh languages in Switzerland. Yodeling exists in neighboring Austria, Germany, and Italy, but Swiss yodeling is distinctive because of its vocal technique, she said. In its early days, yodeling involved chants of wordless vowel sounds, or "natural yodeling," with melodies but no lyrics. More recently, "yodeling song" has included verses and a refrain. The Swiss government says at least 12,000 yodelers take part through about 780 groups of the Swiss Yodeling Association. In Switzerland, Räss said, yodeling is built on the "sound colors of the voice" and features two types: one centering on the head—with a "u" sound—and one emanating from deeper down in the chest—with an "o" sound. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Welcome back to the Ties That Bind.This week, we go back North to the shores of the Baltic Sea for the perspective from Latvia.In this episode, we'll hear from three Latvian experts on the evolution of the country's defense posture, NATO cooperation, and its response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We'll also hear about what's happening on the domestic front, with the evolution of national and municipal civilian defense programs, Latvia's infrastructure investments, and how the country's public sector is thinking about resilience and building trust in a whole-of-society defense approach.Featured Guests: * Māris Andžāns is the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga and an associate professor at Rīga Stradiņš University.* Ieva Berzina is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Security and Strategic Studies, National Academy of Defense of the Republic of Latvia, and an associate professor at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences.* Linda Ozola is a Councilor of the Riga City Council, and former Deputy Mayor of Riga (2020-2025).Listen to the previous episode Lessons in History and Communications from NATO's Principal Spokesperson here. Get full access to FPRI Insights at fpriinsights.substack.com/subscribe

In unserer Rubrik "Wahrheit oder Mythos" schauen wir uns an: Wirken Pheromonparfüms? Als Kinder haben wir fast ständig gespielt: mit Bauklötzen, Bällen oder bloßer Fantasie. Und im Erwachsenenalter? Da spielen die allerwenigsten regelmäßig. Dabei ist Spielen ein menschliches Grundbedürfnis, das weit über den Spaß hinausgeht. Denn Spielen ist ein Experimentierraum – ein Ort, an dem wir Neues ausprobieren können, ohne Angst vorm Scheitern. Und so trainieren wir unbewusst unsere kognitiven, sozialen und körperlichen Fähigkeiten. Der Spielewissenschaftler Prof. Dr. Jens Junge am Institut für Ludologie an der University of Applied Sciences in Berlin erklärt in dieser Folge von „Aha! Zehn Minuten Alltagswissen“, wie tief das Spiel in unserer Natur verankert ist, warum auch Erwachsene davon profitieren – und was unsere Spielgewohnheiten über die Gesellschaft verraten. Wenn ihr mehr zum Placebo Effekt wissen wollt, kommt ihr hier zur Folge "Keine Wirkung, trotzdem gesund? Warum Placebos funktionieren": https://open.spotify.com/episode/14to3NUdl4rsyjF4a2QrkK "Aha! Zehn Minuten Alltags-Wissen" ist der Wissenschafts-Podcast von WELT. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an wissen@welt.de. Produktion: Sermet Agartan Redaktion: Sophia Häglsperger Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Samantha SmitsFounder & Sustainable Tourism ConsultantSmits SusTour Consultancyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/samantha-smits/Hoi! I'm Samantha Smits, a Sustainable Tourism Consultant based in the Netherlands and Tanzania. My goal? To empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create real change.Originally from the Netherlands, I studied International Tourism Management at Breda University of Applied Sciences and earned a master's degree in Tourism, Society, and Environment from Wageningen University & Research.I'm deeply involved in supporting community-based tourism initiatives, championing local businesses, and preserving cultural heritage. Oh, and I absolutely love dogs!summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Samantha Smits, founder of Smits Sustour Consultancy, about her journey into sustainable tourism consulting. Samantha shares her early influences, including her experiences in Cub Scouts and her passion for travel and cultural exchange. She discusses her internship in Tanzania, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and the importance of myth-busting in sustainability consulting. Samantha emphasizes the need for practical, accessible solutions for tour operators and accommodation providers to embrace sustainability without feeling overwhelmed. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling in promoting sustainable practices and the importance of reducing carbon emissions over merely purchasing carbon credits.takeawaysSamantha's consultancy focuses on making sustainability accessible for tourism providers.Her journey into sustainability began with her experiences in Cub Scouts.Education and cultural curiosity played a significant role in her career path.Traveling to Tanzania for her internship was a transformative experience.Living in Tanzania presented both challenges and opportunities for personal growth.Sustainability consulting involves a lot of myth-busting and education.It's essential to empower local businesses to adopt sustainable practices.Reducing carbon emissions is more impactful than just buying carbon credits.Samantha aims to create a relaxed and approachable atmosphere in her consulting work.Storytelling is crucial for differentiating sustainable tourism operators. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Show Summary:In this episode, Claire is joined by Audrey Gilfillan and Alison West, licensed professional counselors and embedded therapists in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. Together, they bring extensive experience in college mental health, academic and career support, and community-based counseling. Audrey and Alison are co-authors of Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions and co-founders of Applied Wellness Initiatives, where they help educators, managers, and professionals integrate mental health awareness into their work and academic communities. Their shared passion is supporting young adults as they balance personal well-being with academic and professional goals in a fast-changing world.Links from the Show:Resources MentionedDecompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions (book)Scaffolded Mental Health Support Model (article)Applied Health InitiativesEmail us your questions!Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 146. Is It Squishy? How to Build Engineering Intuition153. Don't Tell Your Kid to be an Engineer59. How to Motivate Students and Regulate Emotions in STEMVivify STEM Blog Posts I Didn't Always Want to be an Engineer - Claire12 Ways to Boost Social-Emotional Learning with STEMHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardHow to Integrate STEM into Your Gifted & Talented ProgramNot All STEM is Equal: The 3 stages of STEM EducationVivify STEM LessonsFREE! - Engineering Framework Habits of Mind PostersAstronaut Training: 4C's of STEM Middle School UnitSTEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming PowerDesign a Car Engineering Design ChallengeUpstairs Downstairs Brain Paper Circuit SEL STEM ActivityTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBEVIVIFY BLUESKY

Zorgkosten, werken in de zorg en de zorg als geheel stond niet hoog op het prioriteitenlijstje van veel politieke partijen deze campagne. Het kwam voornamelijk ter sprake als post waar in gesneden kon worden om de defensie-uitgaven te bekostigen. Maar de zorg staat voor grote uitdagingen: hoge werkdruk, oplopende kosten en een toenemende zorgvraag. Tijd om de balans op te maken: hoe kunnen partijen de problemen in de zorg oplossen? Vandaag te gast is lector en gezondheidsonderzoeker aan de HAN University of Applied Sciences, Marloes Kleinjan. 

On this episode of Mind the Gap, Tom Sherrington is joined by Meg Lee and Jim Heal, co-founders of Learning Science Partners, to explore how to make evidence-informed practice live and last at scale. Meg and Jim share why learning science should be a lens rather than an initiative, how they build common language across large, complex districts, and the three-phase approach they use to build, deepen, and sustain change. They discuss Maryland's move to embed foundational learning science in statute, practical facilitation moves (from cognitive-load demos to “transparent facilitation”), and the idea of instructional equity - asking “who gets to think?” in every lesson.Dr. Jim Heal is a leading advocate for bridging the worlds of research and practice in education.  His work seeks to develop expertise in evidence-informed instruction and leadership in K-12 schools, school districts, and higher education in the United States and Europe.  Dr. Heal was a high school English teacher and principal for ten years in the UK before moving to the US, where he became Director of Practice at Harvard's Research Schools International initiative. He currently serves as Professor of Evidence-Informed Education Leadership at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, served as a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where he earned his doctorate in educational leadership, and is author of How Teaching Happens: Seminal Works in Teaching and Teacher Effectiveness and What They Mean in Practice and Mental Models: How Understanding the Mind Can Transform the Way You Work and Learn.Meg Lee is a forerunner in implementing evidence-informed practice in schools and districts. A public school educator in a variety of roles from teacher to professional learning specialist to school-based administrator to central executive leader for over 25 years, Meg directed induction and professional learning for a large, innovative public district that implemented evidence-informed practice and worked to ensure every educator understands how learning happens.  She serves as Core Teacher, Learning Science and Advisor, Professional Learning at Academica University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam, is the author of Mindsets for Parents: Strategies to Encourage Growth Mindsets in Kids (2nd ed.), and has taught education and psychology courses at the graduate level.Find out more about both Jim and Meg's work at https://www.learningsciencepartners.com/Tom Sherrington has worked in schools as a teacher and leader for 30 years and is now a consultant specialising in teacher development and curriculum & assessment planning. He regularly contributes to conferences and CPD sessions locally and nationally and is busy working in schools and colleges across the UK and around the world. Follow Tom on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@teacherhead⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emma Turner FCCT is a school improvement advisor, education consultant, trainer and author. She has almost three decades of primary teaching, headship and leadership experience across the sector, working and leading in both MATs and LAs. She works nationally and internationally on school improvement including at single school level and at scale. She has a particular interest in research informed practice in the primary phase, early career development, and CPD design. Follow Emma on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emma_turner75⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.This podcast is sponsored by Teaching WalkThrus and produced in association with Haringey Education Partnership. Find out more at ⁠⁠⁠https://walkthrus.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/

Stefan Wehr is a professor at the Offenburg University of Applied Sciences. Before becoming a professor, Stefan worked in industry on a large Haskell codebase - specifically one that's not a compiler and not a blockchain. So of course we talked about using Haskell in large projects, software architecture, modularity, type classes and data modeling and the suppression of sums outside of functional programming, and also about teaching Haskell at his current job.

Most people have an understanding of just how devastating social media and unrestrained access to technology have been to teens and young adults. What's less understood is what the next threat is going to be to young people and their mental health. Evidence is mounting that it's likely to be artificial intelligence and the very strange relationships people are starting to create with AI companions. People are using AI as their coaches, therapists, trusted friends, and even their romantic partners. According to Common Sense Media, more than half of American teens are using AI companions at least once a month. What's forgotten is the deep, dark secrets being shared with AI companions are not protected or private. More concerning, many users lose touch with the fact that the AI companions are not real people. In this episode, Mandy McLean, CEO of ClassWaves, discusses what AI companions are, the risks they pose to users, why AI companions are appealing, and what parents and educators should be doing to avoid safety and manipulation risks AI companions introduce to students. Mandy says now is the perfect moment for AI companions to exponentially grow because of the loneliness epidemic, the amount of time people are spending using digital devices, and the quality of the AI companions in market. Mandy also discusses what is likely happening to the brains of children who frequently use AI companions. She talks about what happens to people who lose an “AI spouse” when outdated technology is sunset. She closes out the interview by providing advice to parents and educators who want to help children avoid the dangerous use of AI companions and she shares what is filling her with a sense of optimism. Mandy McLean is the co-founder and CEO of ClassWaves, an AI-powered platform that helps teachers transform learning by fostering learner agency and social capital through dialogue. A former high school teacher with a PhD in education and statistics, she has spent over a decade studying how people learn and later held leadership roles at Guild as Director of Research, Head of Applied Science, and Director of AI Transformation. At ClassWaves, Mandy is redefining the teacher's role—not as a content deliverer, but as a guide for deeper conversation and connection. She also writes on Substack and speaks widely about education, adolescent development, and the social impact of technology. She lives in Colorado with her husband, two kids, and two cats, and she loves running, mountain adventures, and exploring big questions.

John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist born in 1965 in Los Angeles. With a background in piano from his music-teacher mother and a UCLA degree in Applied Science, he initially chased glam metal before pivoting to introspective soft rock. His 2001 hit "Superman (It's Not Easy)" became a post-9/11 anthem, earning a Grammy nod, followed by hits like "100 Years" and "The Riddle." With over 3 million records sold, his music blends emotional piano ballads with themes of life and unity. A passionate philanthropist, he supports veterans through USO tours and the Gary Sinise Foundation, and has taken bold stances, like his 2021 song "Blood on My Hands" critiquing the Afghanistan withdrawal and advocating for Israel post-2023 Hamas attacks.To watch the Full Cornerstone Forum: https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastGet your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Silver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionBitcoin: www.bowvalleycu.com/en/personal/investing-wealth/bitcoin-gatewayEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com

In episode 220, Coffey talks with Ranya Nehmeh about the challenges and limitations of hybrid and remote work arrangements based on research from their new book "In Praise of the Office."They discuss how initial COVID remote work success masked long-term problems; loss of informal interactions and mentoring for newcomers; reduced collaboration and innovation; proximity bias affecting promotions and performance reviews; employee engagement challenges in hybrid settings; designing hybrid schedules with anchor days and structured meeting protocols; redesigning office spaces for collaboration; why hot-desking raises concerns; and adapting performance management to include helping behaviors and mentoring as measurable KPIs.Resources referenced in this episode include:Ranya Nehmeh and former Good Morning, HR guest Peter Cappelli's new book, In Praise of the Office: The Limits to Hybrid and Remote WorkAnd you can get a preview of their research in the (July–August 2025) Harvard Business Review article, Hybrid still isn't workingWorking From Home, Worker Sorting and Development; David Atkin, Antoinette Schoar, & Sumit Shinde; National Bureau of Economic ResearchEmployee Innovation During Office Work, Work from Home and Hybrid Work; Michael Gibbs, Friederike Mengel, and Christoph Siemroth; University of Chicago—Becker Friedman Institute for EconomicsThe Power of Proximity to Coworkers: Training For Tomorrow or Productivity Today?; Natalia Emanuel, Emma Harrington, & Amanda Pallais; National Bureau of Economic ResearchGood Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.About our Guest:Ranya Nehmeh is a senior HR strategist with expertise in people strategy, HR policy, leadership development, and talent management. She has held key HR roles at the OPEC Fund for InternationalDevelopment in Vienna and the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. She is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication in Vienna and also the author of The Chameleon Leader: Connecting with Millennials (2019).Ranya holds a master's in industrial relations and human resource management from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and a Doctor of Business Administration from the Swiss Management Center in Zug. Her recent articles, co-authored with Wharton professor Peter Cappelli, include “Hybrid Still Isn't Working” (Harvard Business Review July/August 2025), “Sustainable Agility: How HR Can Survive the Rapid Pace of Change” (People + Strategy Journal, SHRM, July 2024), “It's Time to Do Away with ‘Dry Promotions,'” (Harvard Business Review, July 2024) and “HR's New Role” (Harvard Business Review, May/June 2024 magazine).Ranya Nehmeh can be reached at:https://www.ranyanehmeh.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ranyanehmehhttps://www.facebook.com/ranya.nehmeh/https://www.instagram.com/ranyanehmeh/https://x.com/ranyanAbout Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week.Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.Learning Objectives:1. Recognize the impact of fully remote environments on collaboration, innovation, and newcomer integration.2. Implement structured hybrid policies designed to promote collaboration and productivity.3. Redesign performance management systems to include measurable KPIs for mentoring, timely response to help requests, and cross-functional collaboration to counteract the individual contributor mindset that remote work can foster.

My guest this episode is Stephen Oram, a London-based author of near-future science fiction who explores the intersection of humanity with imperfect technology. His journey has taken him from squatter and countercultural outsider to civil servant, and now to full-time writer. As a practitioner of applied science fiction, he works with scientists and technologists to imagine possible futures. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Host Howard Lovy has been a journalist for 40 years and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn, and X. About the Guest Stephen Oram writes social science fiction novels and short stories, exploring the intersection of messy humans and imperfect technology. He is also a leading proponent of applied science fiction, working with scientists and technologists to explore possible outcomes of their research through short stories. Linux User & Developer Magazine described him as “A soothsayer for this century's relationship with technology,” while the Financial Times said his work “should set the rest of us thinking about science and its possible repercussions.” Connect with him on social media.

College life can be exciting, but it's also full of unique challenges that can really take a toll on mental health. In this episode, Debbie sits down with Colleen Ehrnstrom, Audrey Gilfillan, and Alison West to break down what's really going on with students' mental well-being. They talk about the ups and downs of transitions, gaining independence, and handling academic pressure, all while navigating bigger societal stressors like the pandemic. The conversation highlights why it's so important to have mental health support built right into academic departments, and the guests share practical tips that both students and faculty can use. You'll also hear about topics like college culture expectations, the Dunning-Kruger effect, imposter feelings, and why showing yourself self-compassion and understanding your emotions matters. By the end, you'll come away with insights that can help anyone in a college community foster better mental health and overall well-being.Listen and Learn: Why college is such a challenging transition for students, who must create structure, discover their values, and learn through mistakes while adapting to new freedoms and pressuresUnderstanding individual stress matters in college counseling, which can help normalize challenges and guide appropriate mental health supportHow young adulthood is a powerful time for growthEmbracing uncertainty and connecting through shared human experiences helps us navigate overwhelming and unpredictable timesEmbedding mental health clinicians directly in university departments helps faculty support students effectively, bridging academic and emotional needsUnderstanding and “decompiling” your thoughts and emotions helps you work with them instead of against themWhy the imposter phenomenon is widespread, especially among high achievers and those stepping outside their comfort zone, and how comparing your inner doubts to others' outward confidence can intensify itTrue growth comes from building competence, not chasing confidence, and feeling uncomfortable is part of the learning processTips for navigating college, including managing your expectations, giving yourself grace for mistakes, seeking support when needed, and starting small with healthy habitsResources: Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions: https://www.amazon.com/Decompile-Your-Mind-Engineers-Thoughts/dp/B0DPXB17MV Connect with Colleen Ehrnstrom, Audrey Gilfillan, and Alison Westhttps://www.colorado.edu/counseling/about-caps/our-providers/colleen-ehrnstrom https://www.colorado.edu/counseling/about-caps/our-providers/audrey-gilfillanhttps://www.colorado.edu/counseling/about-caps/our-providers/alison-westImposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9781538724804 About Dr. Colleen EhrnstromDr. Colleen Ehrnstrom, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist and one of the managers of the Embedded Program at the Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) at the University of Colorado Boulder. She specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and enjoys working with college students, supporting their mental health during a critical time of personal and academic development. She is the co-author of End the Insomnia Struggle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Help You Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep and regularly presents and trains on ACT and behavioral sleep strategies. Dr. Ehrnstrom is dedicated to supporting mental health through evidence-based, mindfulness-informed care.About Audrey GilfillanAudrey Gilfillan is a licensed professional counselor and works as an Embedded Therapist in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder. With a background in academic coaching, career counseling, and college mental health, Audrey specializes supporting college students as they navigate the intersection of their academic goals and mental health. Audrey co-authored Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions. She co-founded Applied Wellness Initiatives to help educators and managers effectively support mental health and performance in the workplace.About Alison WestAlison West is a licensed professional counselor and addiction specialist who works as an Embedded Therapist in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. Prior to working in higher education, Alison worked in community mental health, providing direct support through ongoing therapy, crisis response, and case management. Alison is passionate about supporting young adults as they navigate the challenges of an ever-changing world. She is the co-author of Decompile Your Mind: An Engineer's Guide to Thoughts and Emotions and the co-founder of Applied Wellness Initiatives. She finds fulfillment in helping professionals bring mental health awareness and practices into their work and academic communities.Related Episodes: 7. Insomnia: Strategies to Stop Struggling with Sleep with Alisha Brosse189. 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For too long, biotech innovators have viewed biological systems as inherently messy, unpredictable, and full of “black box” mysteries. But what if, armed with the latest digital tools, AI, and cross-disciplinary thinking, you could transform bioprocessing from a series of trial-and-error experiments to a streamlined, proactive design process?Carmen Jungo Rhême is Full Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Fribourg (HEIA-FR) and Director of the Biofactory Competence Center (BCC). With 17 years in the pharmaceutical industry at companies like Lonza, Merck Serono, UCB Farchim, and CSL Behring, she specializes in bioprocess development, protein purification, scale-up, and technology transfer. Since joining HEIA-FR in late 2023, she has launched research projects tackling antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food production, and bioprocess digitalization.Here are three reasons why this episode is a must-listen:A Blueprint for Scalable Bioprocessing: Carmen reveals the structured, four-phase approach the BCC uses to help startups and established companies alike, from feasibility and risk assessment, to scalable process design, tailored analytics, and seamless tech transfer to GMP manufacturing.The Future-Proof Skill Set: Discover why data management, digital tool adaptability, and systems thinking are non-negotiable skills for biotech professionals in the next five years and how both newcomers and seasoned scientists can level up.Bioprocessing as Design, Not Chaos: Learn how shifting your mindset from reactive to proactive, and from “biology is messy” to “biology is designable,” can unlock robust processes, faster innovation, and truly sustainable solutions.Ready to smarten up your biotech game? Listen in as Carmen and David unpack practical, actionable strategies for mastering modern bioprocessing—no matter your starting point.Connect with Carmen Jungo Rhême:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmenjungoWebsite: www.heia-fr.ch/en/applied-research/bcc/Next step:Book a free consultation to help you get started on any questions you may have about bioprocess development: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/call

Almost every corner of modern medicine and sustainable food production today is facing a massive challenge: how do we outpace drug-resistant “superbugs” and create food for a growing population using fewer resources? The answer, it turns out, may come down to how well we understand and control the biomanufacturing processes underpinning these biomaterials and biomolecules.In this episode, David Brühlmann speaks with Carmen Jungo Rhême, Full Professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Fribourg, Switzerland and Director of the Biofactory Competence Center. With years in the pharmaceutical industry at Lonza, Merck Serono, UCB Farchim, and CSL Behring, she now tackles global challenges like antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food, and digitalization. From her beginnings in chemical engineering at EPFL to leading at the nexus of academia and industry, Carmen is helping shape the future of smarter, more robust biotech.Here are three reasons why this episode is a must-listen:Antimicrobial Resistance - Smarter Solutions: Carmen explains how phage therapy, recombinant proteins like endolysins, and smart bioprocess design are helping outmanoeuvre drug-resistant pathogens. In partnership with the University Hospital in Lausanne, her team is developing GMP-ready phage production using quality-by-design methods from mainstream recombinant protein manufacturing, bringing phages back into clinical relevance.From Cheese Whey to Microalgae: Applying pharma-grade principles to food, BCC is turning Swiss cheese by-products into nutrient-rich microalgae, offering a new path for sustainable protein and lipid production while transforming food waste into valuable resources.Digitalization - The Connecting Thread: Mapping and controlling hundreds of process parameters is key to robust, reproducible innovation. Carmen shows how data-driven process characterization links antimicrobial strategies and sustainable food production through the power of digital analytics.Curious about how smarter bioprocesses could help you solve tomorrow's biggest biotech challenges? Tune in to hear how Carmen's approach could transform your perspective on both health and food security.Connect with Carmen Jungo Rhême:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmenjungoWebsite: www.heia-fr.ch/en/applied-research/bcc/Next step:Book a free consultation to help you get started on any questions you may have about bioprocess development: https://bruehlmann-consulting.com/call

What You'll Learn:In this episode, host Patrick Adams and guest Tilo Schwarz discuss the challenges of maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world. They highlight the need for companies to adapt quickly, citing an example of a high-end electronics company facing competition that can deliver in weeks what their company takes months. They emphasize the importance of developing a learning organization, starting with individual learning and scientific thinking.About the Guest:Tilo Schwarz is an author, leadership coach, and co-founder of the Campus for Leaders at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in helping leaders cultivate team creativity and adaptability through scientific thinking and coaching practices. As a former plant manager, Tilo led a team that won the A.T. Kearney "Factory of the Year" award and placed second in the WHU/INSEAD "Best Factory" competition. He began practicing Toyota Kata in 2007, collaborating with Mike Rother during its foundational research. Tilo has authored several books and frequently speaks at international events, focusing on leadership that empowers teams to innovate and grow.Links:2025 Lean Solutions SummitClick Here For Tilo Schwarz LinkedInClick Here For Tilo Schwarz Website 

In today's episode, we connect with Dr. Alan Breen to discuss motion analysis and musculoskeletal modeling and how they relate to the treatment of spinal disorders. Dr. Breen is an Emeritus Professor at the Health Sciences University Bournemouth and Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Bournemouth University. With a Ph.D. from Southampton University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Dr. Breen has pioneered ground breaking methods in using image processing and fluoroscopic imaging to measure vertebral movement in real time – with direct applications in the treatment of spinal disorders…  Tune in to discover: What attracted Dr. Breen to the musculoskeletal field. Why people research intervertebral motion analysis. The role that computer imaging plays in better understanding vertebrae movement. What technology rating levels are, and how they determine marketplace regulations. Ready to dive into this intriguing conversation? Tune in as we explore how Dr. Breen's innovative work is shaping the future of spinal health! You can follow along with Dr. Breen's latest research by clicking here. Additional Useful Links: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/2012/802350 https://tinyurl.com/mpktsa5d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVAfyk3QGs https://tinyurl.com/2ft4sevd

First up on the podcast, U.S. aid helped two African countries rein in HIV. Then came President Donald Trump. Senior News Correspondent Jon Cohen talks with producer Kevin McLean about how in Lesotho and Eswatini, treatment and prevention cutbacks are hitting pregnant people, children, and teens especially hard.   This story is part of a series about the impacts of U.S. funding cuts on global health, supported by the Pulitzer Center.   Next on the show, host Sarah Crespi is joined by Robin Wordsworth, the Gordon McKay Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University. They discuss the challenges and potential of microbes to grow plastics, drugs, and food on the surface of Mars or other bodies in the Solar System.   This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy.   About the Science Podcast   Authors: Sarah Crespi; Kevin McLean; Jon Cohen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices