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Our featured guest this week is Greg Foss, Manager - Threat Detection @ Datadog, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from Echostar, Space Command, DenAI Summit, CU Boulder, Webroot, Red Canary, Zvelo, Optiv, Ping Identity, and a lot more! You can find Greg and Frank at the following events if you'd like to see them in purpose:Greg: Lunch keynote at the CSA Fall Summit 2025 October 29th Frank: BSides Colorado Springs - "Pyramid of Pain - Defenders Edition" October 25th SnowFROC 2026 - March 26 and 27 University of Michigan CyberSecurity Symposium - Challenges of Training the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals - October 30th Come join us on the Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends. Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com This week's news: EchoStar unloads wireless spectrum to Musk's SpaceX for $17 billion Will Colorado lose 30,000 jobs when Space Command moves to Alabama? CU Boulder ranked No. 1 for launching startups based on university discoveries Guarding your family against the latest online threats Node problem: Tracking recent npm package compromises SaaS Risk Management for Vendors in the Age of AI Cybersecurity Capabilities for Maturing Your TPRM Programs Complying with NIST SP 800-63-4 Standards: Identity as the Roadmap Redefining incident response in the age of AI Upcoming Events: Check out the full calendar ISSA Denver - Denver ISSA Chapter Meeting at Secure World: How I Got Caught: A Deep Dive Into a 800K Fraud - 10/9 ISACA Denver - October Chapter Meeting - 10/16 ASIS Denver - ASIS ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRADE SHOW and NETWORKING - 10/21 ISSA Pikes Peak - Chapter Meeting - 10/22 CSA - CSA Fall Summit - 10/29 View our events page for a full list of upcoming events * Thanks to CJ Adams for our intro and exit! If you need any voiceover work, you can contact him here at carrrladams@gmail.com. Check out his other voice work here. * Intro and exit song: "The Language of Blame" by The Agrarians is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Megan Trussell, an 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student, was reported missing on February 12, 2025 after last being seen leaving her dorm on February 9. Her body was found just a few days later in remote area near Boulder Canyon, and after an investigation, the Boulder County Coroner's Office and the Sheriff's Office ruled her death a suicide. Though Megan's toxicology reports show medications had been in her system at the time of death, the rest of her autopsy tells a chilling story, and her family is fighting to get her case reopened. Try our coffee!! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Become a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeekly Shop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcast Website: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.com Instagram: @CrimeWeeklyPod Twitter: @CrimeWeeklyPod Facebook: @CrimeWeeklyPod ADS: 1. https://www.HungryRoot.com/CrimeWeekly - Use code CRIMEWEEKLY for 40% off and a FREE item for life!

Greg Stoker gives an update from the Global Sumud Flotilla as it nears the danger zone before we explain the UN's sugar-coated plan of stealing Gaza from the Palestinians to essentially gift it to luxury developers after 2 years of genocide and ethic cleansing as part of a long-term scheme concocted years in advance by the same corporate forces behind the real estate nightmare in the United States.We are joined by Molombo Thillot, who is a Congolese-American artist, activist and creator based in Los Angeles. He is the creator of Zairoo, a groundbreaking project that weaves African mythology and the Black diaspora. He holds degrees in Sociology, Ethnic Studies from CU Boulder and a Masters in Legal Studies from Loyola Law School Los Angeles.https://www.instagram.com/hey_molomboAlong with:Jessica Burbank, an Investigative Journalist and Content Creator. Her recent documentary exposes how Flock, a mass surveillance company, secures local government contracts behind closed doors. Jessica's work focuses on demystifying the economic narrative told by the 1%.https://www.instagram.com/kaburbank#UN #peacedeal #realestate #middleeast

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. Imposter Syndrome with Jill and Debbie321. Imposter No More with Jill Stoddard274. Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood with Satya Doyle Byock – Psychologists Off the Clock324. Toxic Achievement Culture with Jennifer Wallace 303. Both/And Thinking with Marianne LewisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Kimmel reaction is what should have been done for Kirk on the left, Antifa gets a terror designation, and thousands honor Charlie Kirk at CU-Boulder.

WE ARE WITH YOU.Seven days ago, 9/10/25 at 12:24pm (MST), Evergreen was shaken by the tragedy of another school shooting—the 47th in the United States this year. This is unacceptable, and no community should ever have to endure such pain. While this episode is not about the event itself, it focuses on recovery and the difficult journey that follows such trauma.Joining the conversation are Brandon and Elliot Young, a father and daughter who experienced the 2019 STEM School shooting in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Elliot was in one of the affected classrooms. Rather than retelling the details of that day, this episode explores what comes after—the ongoing path of healing, navigating PTSD, and finding strength to move forward as a family.Brandon Young is a principal at Applied Leadership Partners, an author, former U.S. Army Ranger, and combat veteran who has built his life around leadership and resilience. His daughter, Elliot Young, a survivor of the STEM School shooting, is now a CU Boulder graduate and marketing professional, pursuing her MBA at Northern Colorado. Together, they share their perspective on life after violence, offering hope, honesty, and the tools to keep going.This conversation is hosted by Bobby Marshall, Evergreen High School class of 1998 and host of The Mountain Side. Bobby is deeply committed to supporting his community and raising awareness of the families across the United States who are impacted by the epidemic of school shootings and unacceptable acts of mass violence.This episode is about healing, resilience, and the power of moving forward—even after the darkest moments.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comArt Credits to: Zuin Sign Show Linkshttps://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/blog/stemstrong-part-1-of-3https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/blog/stemstrong-part-2-of-3-where-we-are-today-but-not-for-tomorrowhttps://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/blog/stemstrong-part-3-of-3-when-things-fall-apart-put-them-back-together

Heidi Ganahl, founder of Rocky Mountain Voice fills in for Dan and discusses with Ryan the ripple effect Charlie Kirk's life and legacy will have on American politics for young people across the country.Beverly Kingston, Director of Center for Study, Prevention of Violence at CU-Boulder, joins Heidi to discuss reaction to the Evergreen High School shooting and how we can better prepare for the next nefarious plot to harm students.

"I weighed more as a professional runner than I did in college, and I ran faster as a professional runner," shares sports dietitian Maddie Alm MS RDN.  You might know Maddie Alm from her Instagram account and podcat, Fueling Forward. She started her journey to becoming a registered dietitian after meeting with a sports RDN in college, as a collegiate athlete. In college, she was feeling exhausted between workouts and training sessions, but as she shares on this episode, "didn't even realize that fueling was important." That all changed with a pretty simple suggestion from the dietitian: Fuelg between workouts! In this case, with chocolate milk.  We don't hate it!  Alm shares her story as a walk-on collegiate runner at CU Boulder to becoming an All-American in her 5th year of eligibility. As she completed her additional dietetics coursework and then internship, she started training with Team Boss and began racing professionally. Now she works in private pracitce helping fellow runners fuel adequately and avoid REDs, while pursuing her own training goals on the other side of elite racing. Connect with Maddie Alm MS RDN on Instagram @fueling_forward.  Follow @Lane9project on Instgram, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.  Connect with a clinician near you, and find your full team of women's health and sport providers, by going to Lane9Project.org/directory. If you don't see what you're looking for, fill out our Athlete Match Form, and we'll find someone for you!

Data and numbers are essential to backing up anecdotal evidence, especially when it comes to cannabis medicine. Dr. Jonny Lisano, a cannabis researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder, joins High Minded to explore how cannabinoids like THC and CBD affect pain, sleep, recovery, and overall health. Dr. Lisano shares insights from his latest studies, including how different cannabinoids interact with the body's systems and what the data is revealing about cannabis as a potential therapeutic tool. We also discuss the challenges of conducting cannabis research in a shifting legal and political landscape, and what his findings could mean for athletes, medical patients, and everyday users alike.This episode is sponsored by Good Trees, McCarter's favorite rosin brand in Colorado! Find more information at TheGoodTreesCo.com or on Instagram @youcantteachgoodtaste.

Follow her cool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.are.we.okay/My work at CU Boulder and through the Post-Internet Project focuses on helping people align their media consumption with their values, meaning, and purpose - which often means consuming less, not more. I frequently speak to spiritual communities and organizations about how we can close the gap between our paleolithic emotional wiring and our godlike technologies in service of deeper connection and collective thriving.I also teach and podcast on post-materialism, idealism, and the view of consciousness as foundational to reality, which has surprisingly practical implications for how we direct our attention and intention in everyday life.These two threads—media and mind—dovetail more than one might expect. As tech companies compete to extract our attention and commodify our intention, the frontiers of science are simultaneously discovering the power of our attention and intention to (literally) shape material reality. From this post-materialist perspective, we have a moral imperative to limit extraction and reclaim our focus in order to create the more beautiful worlds our hearts know are possible. ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 500 podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

Annie is an educator, researcher, and human enthusiast motivated by questions at the intersections of mental health, technology, addictive design, the attention economy, and mindfulness.Her work at CU Boulder and through the Post-Internet Project focuses on helping people align their media consumption with their values, meaning, and purpose - which often means consuming less, not more. She frequently speaks to spiritual communities and organizations about how we can close the gap between our paleolithic emotional wiring and our godlike technologies in service of deeper connection and collective thriving.She also teaches and podcast on post-materialism, idealism, and the view of consciousness as foundational to reality, which has surprisingly practical implications for how we direct our attention and intention in everyday life.These two threads—media and mind—dovetail more than one might expect. As tech companies compete to extract our attention and commodify our intention, the frontiers of science are simultaneously discovering the power of our attention and intention to (literally) shape material reality. From this post-materialist perspective, we have a moral imperative to limit extraction and reclaim our focus in order to create the more beautiful worlds our hearts know are possible.Connect with her and follow her journey:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-margaret-b4753261/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annie.are.we.okay/ ***********Susanne Mueller / www.susannemueller.biz TEDX Talk, May 2022: Running and Life: 5KM Formula for YOUR Successhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT_5Er1cLvY 700+ weekly blogs / 500 podcasts / 1 Ironman Triathlon / 5 half ironman races / 26 marathon races / 4 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk

"Everything I'm doing is new. It feels like I'm going into the unknown, which is scary." Emily Venters is officially one to watch on the U.S. women's distance running scene. The Nike-sponsored pro trains with Ed Eyestone's group in Utah, and this fall, she'll make her 26.2-mile debut at the Chicago Marathon. In this conversation, the five-time NCAA All-American talks about the road to the marathon, which hasn't always been easy. She talks about struggling in college, and debating leaving the sport altogether. She talks about dealing with injuries and disordered eating, and about having OCD. Plus, what it's like training alongside Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Keira D'Amato; how it's felt hitting 100-mile weeks; and whether Emily is has her sights set on taking down Fiona O'Keeffe's American debut record in the marathon. This Monday, Emily will race the USATF 20K Championships in New Haven.  FOLLOW EMILY @ventersemily SPONSOR:  New Balance: Click here to get your hands on the just-released Rebel v5! In this episode: All about Emily's run today, and how she's feeling heading into USATF 20K Championships this weekend (3:40) How Emily is feeling about her first marathon build (5:45) Why the marathon, why now, and why Chicago? (12:55) Emily's recap from the 2025 U.S. Track & Field Outdoor National Championships 5K (22:15) What Emily was like as a kid, and how she became a runner (25:00) From Boise State to CU Boulder to the University of Utah: inside Emily's injury-riddled collegiate running experience, and what helped her finish her collegiate career on a high, healthy note (32:00) Emily's experience with OCD, and how it shows up on the run (41:25) How Emily became a professional athlete (48:25) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!

Heading into fall, we get a check-up on COVID vaccines, the seasonal flu, measles, and West Nile with Dr. Ned Calonge, the state's chief medical officer. Then, as Western states divvy up water from the Colorado River, a new documentary wants to make sure the river isn't run dry. Plus, new research from CU Boulder on drought conditions and human-caused climate change. Later, an update on bodies found in a Pueblo mortuary. And an unexpected moment of joy thanks to a TikTok video and one family's lost wedding photos. 

Send us a textJoin us for an in-depth conversation with John Lembke, a manufacturing engineering manager with over a decade of experience in factory digitization, lean manufacturing, and ERP integrations. John shares his proven strategies for hiring high-performing engineering teams, scaling production rapidly, and building effective manufacturing processes. From his early days around ice-making machinery to leading 60% capacity increases, John offers practical insights that engineering managers and job seekers alike will find invaluable.Main Topics:Hiring Best Practices: Use skill histograms to identify team gaps and write focused, targeted job descriptions.Interview Strategies: Ask questions that evaluate both technical skills and cultural fit.Common Hiring Mistakes: Avoid hiring people just like yourself and using vague or generic job descriptions.Candidate Advice: Use the STAR method to structure responses and present your experience clearly.ERP & MES Systems: Understand the role of enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution systems in operations.Production Scaling: Apply practical strategies to rapidly increase production capacity.Manufacturing KPIs: Track key performance indicators to monitor quality and efficiency.Leadership Philosophy: Leverage lessons from endurance sports to build mental resilience and lead with intensity.About the guest: John Lembke is a manufacturing and operations leader with a track record of scaling production and driving process excellence. At Scythe Robotics, he boosted production capacity by 60% in 16 months and led ERP implementation to streamline operations. Previously, as Director of Manufacturing and Scaling at Phantom Auto, he built prototype production systems and integrated advanced hardware into partner vehicles. His earlier experience at Seagate, Ensign-Bickford, and GE honed his expertise in process engineering, KPI development, and cross-functional leadership. With degrees from CU Boulder and RPI, John is committed to continuous learning, mentoring, and applying innovative approaches—balanced by a passion for backpacking and enduClick here to learn more about simulation solutions from Simutech Group.

In February 2025, 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Piper Trussell walked out of her dorm and never returned. Six days later, she was found in Boulder Canyon under circumstances that left her family searching for answers. From conflicting timelines and missing belongings to troubling autopsy findings, Megan's case has raised more questions than it has answered. Despite investigators ruling her death a suicide, her parents believe the truth has yet to be uncovered. If you have information about Megan's case, call or text 678-636-9771 or email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com. Support the family's efforts here: gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Thank you to this week's sponsors!  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now There is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://bouldercounty.gov/news/conclusion-of-investigation-into-the-death-of-megan-trussell/ https://www.beatreecremation.com/obituaries/2025-02-15-megan-trussell https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/27/megan-trussell-cu-boulder-student-death-canyon-suicide/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/megan-trussell-death-parents-challenge-coroner-investigation-conclusion/73-083a7087-816f-4b83-8df7-54137a1ddf10 https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/senator-requesting-attorney-general-create-legislation-megan-trussell-death/73-18881967-7db3-4105-82fa-066ec0f8499b https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/body-matching-description-missing-cu-student-found/73-e4840533-10d2-47e2-8c17-bdefdf278eaf https://bouldercounty.gov/news/update-4-deceased-female-found-near-40-mile-marker-boulder-canyon-dr/ https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/family-of-cu-boulder-student-megan-trussell-says-purse-was-found-ripped-and-shoe-phone-are-still-missing https://weatherspark.com/h/d/3561/2025/2/9/Historical-Weather-on-Sunday-February-9-2025-in-Boulder-Colorado-United-States https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/06/05/janice-marchman-phil-weiser-review-megan-trussell-death/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Interview between Haley and Joe Trussell and Vanessa Diaz  Documents and Records https://www.sundance.org/blogs/sundance-institute-announces-boulder-colorado-as-the-new-home-for-the-sundance-film-festival-beginning-in-2027/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/20/boulder-offered-34m-to-bring-sundance-film-festival-with-hopes-of-big-economic-return/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/07/06/megan-trussells-death-was-ruled-a-suicide-by-boulder-county-her-family-fought-to-have-key-evidence-tested/ 

CU Boulder's chancellor, Justin Schwartz, describes what it takes for students to graduate — beyond tuition — and how housing, food and connection on campus factor in. Then, a youth violence prevention specialist joins Aurora police in an unconventional effort to keep young people safe and out of prison in "Systemic."

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund  Trigger warning - This is a difficult but important episode. I talked with Vanessa Diaz who is the mother of Megan Trussell. Megan was 18 years old and a freshman at CU Boulder when she walked out of her dorm room on the night of Super Bowl Sunday in February of 2025. Several days later her body was found miles away. The Boulder sheriffs office ruled her death a suicide, but the family does not agree and feels like she didn't get a thorough investigation. So much remains a mystery and is unexplained.  In this episode Vanessa talks about how you can support the family, and what they know and do not know about what happened to Megan. 

Dr. Ashley Potvin was drawn to the Crown Institute by the mission, approach to research, and the dedicated and amazing faculty and staff. She was eager to work in a community that strives to live out its commitments to collaboration, inclusiveness, and equity. She was also excited to collaborate with educators to think deeply about compassion and wellness in schools. Ashley has a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from CU Boulder with a focus on research on teaching and teacher education. She also has an MEd in Secondary Education from Providence College. Prior to starting her PhD, Ashley was a middle and high school social studies teacher. She has experience supporting teachers in various roles as a curriculum leader, a coach, and a university instructor. Social Media Handles:  Ashley's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aspotvin Renee Crown Social Media Website: https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowninstitutecu/  Instagram: www.instagram.com/crowninstitutecu  Facebook: www.facebook.com/CrownInstituteCU Co-author of the new book "Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities: Leading Together to Address Everyday Suffering in Schools", available now from Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and wherever books are sold. (https://a.co/d/5OGc4o9)

In this episode of the Drop In CEO podcast, Deb Coviello welcomes Lance Cayko, a serial entrepreneur, architect, builder, and co-founder of F9 Productions. Lance shares his journey from rural North Dakota to building a vertically integrated business in architecture, construction, and real estate development. The conversation explores the value of mentorship, the design-build model, affordable sustainability, and the importance of finding the right business partner. Lance also offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and insights into building a client-focused, resilient business. Episode Highlights: 06:10 Early Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Money 15:30 Discovering Architecture and the Power of Mentorship 23:45 Building F9 Productions During the Great Recession 32:20 The Design-Build Model Explained 39:00 Niche Client Selection and Business Philosophy 45:15 Affordable Sustainability in Architecture Lance Cayko is an award-winning architect, builder, educator, and serial entrepreneur. As co-founder of F9 Productions, a top-rated design-build firm in Longmont, Colorado, Lance brings deep expertise in architecture, construction, and real estate development. He holds degrees in Building Construction Technology, Environmental Design, and a Master of Architecture, graduating top of his class with the McKenzie Thesis Award. Lance teaches at CU Boulder and NDSU, co-hosts the Inside the Firm podcast, and leads Longmont Community Gardens as founder and president. A proud dad and professional fisherman, Lance is passionate about building stronger communities—one project, class, and garden at a time. Connect with Lance Cayko: Instagram: @fishingwithlance Company Website: f9productions.com For more information about my services or if you just want to connect and have a chat, reach out at: https://dropinceo.com/contact/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students from the 2025 summer sports-focused cohort of the University of Colorado Boulder's Pre-Collegiate Development Program took over the Radio 1190 airwaves July 17, 2025 with their own programming! Hear student-produced content on top players, world sport, sports fashion, and women's sports.

Exciting developments are taking shape across the global mass timber landscape, with remarkable projects making headlines from Toronto to Oakland, Massachusetts to Colorado. The University of Toronto's academic tower has reached an impressive milestone—ten floors complete with five more to go—showcasing the structural ingenuity of timber construction with its striking bracing elements and advancing façade work.The affordable housing sector continues embracing mass timber, with OWAL requesting approval for an 11-story development in downtown Oakland that would bring nearly 300 affordable units to the heart of the city. This project builds on OWAL's successful completion of a 19-story mass timber tower nearby, demonstrating how engineered wood can address critical housing needs while enhancing urban sustainability. Meanwhile, Toronto's innovative residential project at Halsap on Royal York blends a reinforced concrete core with mass timber structural elements in a 9-story building that started construction in March 2025.Perhaps most fascinating are the emerging applications for mass timber. The newly opened Doris Duke Theater at Jacob Pillow represents an architectural phoenix, rising from the ashes of the original venue destroyed by fire in 2020. This 400-seat performance space combines the warmth of timber with cutting-edge technical capabilities. Similarly groundbreaking, recent research reveals engineered wood demonstrates superior microbial resistance compared to plastic—even after getting wet—potentially revolutionising hospital design approaches. Add to this CU Boulder's groundbreaking on a mass timber Chemistry and Applied Mathematics facility designed to be one of the university's most energy-efficient buildings, and it's clear that mass timber continues pushing boundaries across sectors and applications.Subscribe, share, and join us each week for more inspiring developments from around the world of mass timber construction. Have an academic manuscript? We welcome submissions for review and possible publication in our journal!Send us a textSupport the show

On today's newscast: A smoky haze that settled over the Roaring Fork Valley yesterday is believed to have drifted in from a wildfire burning in southern Utah; the Aspen School District is using grant funding to explore whether it could effectively harness geothermal energy; and a new study from CU Boulder shows that wildfires can hurt water quality for years — much longer than scientists originally thought. Tune in for these stories and more.

In February 2025, a college freshman is reported missing from her dorm at CU Boulder. Days later, her body is discovered in a canyon miles from campus, an area her family says she never would have gone alone. She is bruised and battered, missing one shoe, and both her phone and purse are gone. When those belongings later turn up in the possession of strangers, Megan's family braces for answers. But what they get instead is a ruling of suicide, leaving them reeling and desperate for answers. In episode 359, Jac and Alexis examine the mysterious death of Megan Trussell, and the relentless fight her parents are waging to get her case reopened.

On today's newscast: The owners of Aspen-Basalt and Mountain Valley mobile home parks did not accept their residents' first offer to buy the parks, but it's not the end of the road; a CU Boulder study found that marijuana sold in Colorado is often less potent than it claims; and in the past two decades, Mountain West states have seen the steepest declines in the birth rates. Tune in for these stories and more.

So Chance and Carlton were unable to get a recording together with the Federal Funding threats to the Historic Preservation Fund keeping their schedules incredibly busy into the evening. So, instead, here's an ENCORE episode from A Life in Ruins Podcast featuring Chance and Carlton back in graduate school.In this episode, Carlton is joined by Chance Ward, an M.A. student in Museum and Field Studies at CU Boulder and a Tribal Citizen of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. The two start the episode with a discussion on how Chance got into Anthropology at Fort Lewis College. We then delve into his post-undergrad career in CRM and working for the Southern Ute Tribe. Carlton investigates why Chance chose CU Boulder and they get into a dialogue about how Chance's grad school experiences have shaped the direction of his career. In the final segment, Carlton and Chance talk about their recent media experiences together such as being interviewed for a PBS documentary on horses and a conversation they had with Mel B's (Yes, the one from the Spice Girls) agent.LinksThe Archaeology of the North American Great Plains by Douglas B. Bamforth (2021)Archaeology on the Great Plains Edited by W. Raymond Wood (1998)Carlton's KU Anthropology Faculty BioContactInstagram: @‌pawnee_archaeologistEmail: greatplainsarchpodcast@gmail.comAPNAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliatesMotion

Students from the 2025 summer cohort of the University of Colorado Boulder's Pre-Collegiate Development Program took over the Radio 1190 airwaves June 24, 2025 with news and public affairs programming! Hear student-produced content on immigration rights, social media and book trends, and the battle for the NBA GOAT.

In this week's science show Beth talks with genome biologist Ed Chuong of CU Boulder's innovation incubator, the Biofrontiers Institute. Ed takes us for a whirlwind tour of the evolutionary history of these viral invaders of our genome, and some examples of how they can simultaneously be friend and foe. Teaser, did you realize that … Continue reading "Viruses are Us!"

Roger Pielke Jr is professor emeritus at CU Boulder and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We'll talk a little about "Trump and science" but mostly about the serious risk of a global population collapse.

UPDATE: Killer captured Sunday evening: Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect Vance Boelter arrested in Sibley County | Fox News(Apparently, he was first captured on video feed by a drone and there is some reporting that he may have been tracked by a phone he was carrying. I haven't verified this.)Kurt Cambier of Centennial Capital Partners joins the show for a discussion about the potential impact of the Iran/Israel war on global markets and the economy and about why the market has been so remarkably resilient in the past month or so. Is the TACO trade real?Roger Pielke Jr is professor emeritus at CU Boulder and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. We'll talk a little about "Trump and science" but mostly about the serious risk of a global population collapse.

Send us a textBrothers Luke and Heath Weaver founded the Christian metalcore band Finding Neverland in 2012, with Luke on guitar and Heath on vocals. Luke was previously involved with the band Gentlemen Speak Up, which he played in during his time at Georgia Southern.After moving to Colorado Springs in 2011, Luke and Heath formed the new band. Heath and another member ultimately decided to step away from music, and the band went on hiatus in 2015.James Carnes went to high school with both of the brothers, and while attending CU Boulder, Luke learned that Carnes had always wanted to try music. The two ultimately revived Finding Neverland in 2019 with Carnes as the new vocalist.The band is currently based in Black Hawk. Luke permanently moved to the Peak-to-Peak area in 2018, with his family already connected to the area. Carnes moved to Central City after graduating from CU Boulder, having fallen in love with the area. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below!If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com and/or our podcast host at media@themountainear.com! Head to our website for all of the latest news from peak to peak! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Submit local events to promote them in the paper and on our website! Find us on Facebook @mtnear and Instagram @mtn.ear! Listen and watch on YouTube today! Share this podcast around by scrolling to the bottom of our website home page or by heading to our main hub on Buzzsprout!Thank you for listening!

On this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna brings you another story from our special former participant series where she extends the opportunity for the former participants who feel comfortable, to share their journey with others. Today's former participant is Fred Palmer. Fred is a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and certified recovery coach, who also works as a career educator at Colorado State University. While he's found stability in his life and is using his education and personal strengths to now help others, it took many years of his own treatment journey to arrive where he is today. As a young adult, Fred decided to take a gap year before attending college. Once enrolled and attending CU Boulder, it was only a matter of weeks before fear of failure along with underlying mental health issues, caused Fred to drop out of school and move back in with his parents. From then on, the war for his sobriety was in full force. Going back and forth from treatment center to treatment center, he finally admitted to himself that there was a part of him that didn't want recovery. Tune in to hear the key pivotal moments that led to Fred's sobriety, as well as his encouragement to those who have been sober but later found themselves relapsing. NOTE: The podcasts in this series can include sensitive subjects such as suicide, self-harm, substance abuse, hospitalizations, psychotic episodes, and other traumatic experiences which include parts of the treatment journey. No topic is off limits and not all stories are positive but they are real, raw, and transparent.**Listener discretion is advised**Fred's Resources:Fred PalmerAddiction Treatment of Maryland Foundation HouseThe Strathmore House Outward BoundSMART RecoveryConnect with Joanna Lilley  Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #YoungAdults #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #StudentMentalHealth #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #PainRelief #Addiction #AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney

Subscribe to the Choose the Hard Way substack at www.alwaysthehardway.substack.com for a look behind the scenes of this episode and human-generated insights about bikes, zen and life.  Walking away from an executive role at a high-growth unicorn to go all-in & start up your own company sounds cool. What happens when a highly promising start up with an awesome product becomes an end up and your funding and life savings are gone?  This episode is an inside look at Choose the Hard Way creator Andrew Vontz's journey as co-founder of the venture-backed sleep tech startup The Better Lab, how that experience spawned his new company One Real Voice & a glimpse of what's on the horizon with his stealth consumer health startup.  Vontz's longtime friend & mentor Shannon Jones is the co-pilot for this unvarnished conversation about the realities of building, leading and moving forward in business in life.  Jones is an investor, educator, and advisor with roots in private equity and entrepreneurship. He founded Halstatt Legacy Partners to acquire and grow family-owned businesses and has led ventures in fitness, media, and health.  He coaches new CEOs through high-stakes transitions, often addressing identity and behavior. An adjunct professor at CU Boulder, he teaches acquisition and leadership, drawing on real-world experience--from co-founding a boxing reality TV startup to recruiting CEOs for investor-backed firms. Find Shannon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wshannonjones/ and subscribe to his Substack: transcendceo.substack.com. Being able to perform in high-stakes, long-form podcast conversations is now a mission-critical skill for senior leaders.  Drawing on his 25 years of experience as a journalist, founder, executive & host of hundreds of podcast episodes, Andrew Vontz works 1:1 with senior executives, political leaders and pro athletes who are eager to build & practice the new skills it takes to thrive in the podcast landscape. Are you ready to be great? DM Andrew @hardwaypod or email hello@onerealvoice.com. This episode is brought to you by Blockchain.com. Over $1 trillion in crypto transactions have been trusted to Blockchain.com. They're your trusted platform for buying, selling and holding crypto, no matter your experience level. When you crypto, crypto with Blockchain.com. This episode is also brought to you by Lauf. We sought them out as a partner because they take an unconstrained and innovative approach to building that yields best-in-class results. Lauf bikes are elegant, fast and radically fun. When you ride, ride Lauf www.laufcycles.com.  Palm Tree Pod Co. is our trusted strategic production partner. Why? Because we work with the best. Find Anthony and his crackerjack team at www.palmtreepodco.com. 

eTown takes a hike up the hill to Macky Auditorium on the CU Boulder campus to present a magical show featuring two brilliant award-winning musical artists: Rufus Wainwright and Madison Cunningham!  Rufus has won two Juno awards and been nominated for several Grammy awards while Madison won the Grammy for Best Folk Album in 2023. It is our great pleasure to have their voices on eTown this week. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.  

Dr. Jingchun Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, and she is the Curator of Invertebrates at CU Boulder's Museum of Natural History. She is also a Packard Foundation Fellow and a National Geographic Explorer. Jingchun studies how different species interact with each other and how that has influenced their evolution. Her work focuses mostly on mollusks like clams, scallops, cockles, snails, octopus, and squid. For example, she has recently been examining giant clams that use symbiotic algae to become photosynthetic. As a museum curator, Jingchuin manages the museum's collection of nearly one million invertebrates. She is responsible for developing the collection, good stewardship, documenting relevant details about each specimen, and making specimens available to scientists and the public. Some of Jingchun's hobbies include rock climbing at a local gym with her lab members, spending time with her kids, watching musicals, reading, and playing board games like Setters of Catan. Jingchun completed her B.S. in Biological Sciences at Capital Normal University in China and was awarded her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan. Next, Jingchun conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University with support from an NSF Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. Afterwards, she joined the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder. In our interview, Jingchun shares insights and stories from her life and science.

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It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Noah Geisel, Micro-Credential Program Manager at the University of Colorado. YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington.Some key questions we tackle:·       How are hiring & employee retention challenges shaping higher education's rapid adoption of microcredentials?·      How do Registrar's Offices, PCO Units and Academic Faculties need to balance responsibilities to manage microcredential portfolios?·      What's one thing that's most exciting about the 2025 Badge Summit? (Jul 21-23 in Boulder, CO)Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

In this College Deep Dive, Matthew Wren Chellis the Associate Professor of Voice and Director of the Musical Theater Program at CU Boulder chats with MTCA Director, Charlie Murphy about

Today's guest is Dr. Ashley Potvin, a research associate at the Renée Crown Wellness Institute whose new book, “Creating Compassionate Change in School Communities: Leading Together to Address Everyday Suffering in Schools” comes out later this month. The book focuses on helping teachers cultivate compassion and reduce suffering in their schools — a topic we can agree is important.Before earning her PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from CU Boulder, had several jobs in education, including teaching social studies at middle and high school, and working as teacher coach. We talk about her journey towards becoming a researcher and the longterm impacts of teaching relationships. We discuss how to create compassion in schools, and the kinds of compassion you might've forgotten about, like self-compassion.For all links and resources mentioned in this episode, head to the show notes: https://www.educatorforever.com/episode130.

Ask Flora Funga Podcast anything OR Leave a ReviewShane Schoolman, CEO and Co-Founder of MyCOLove Farm, holds a degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from CU Boulder and has been deeply involved in mycology since 2016. Through MyCOLove, a USDA Organic and vertically integrated mushroom company, Shane champions a "Farm to Bottle" mission to heal through biodiversity. He pioneers advanced techniques like Ultrasonic-Assisted Extraction (UAE) to create potent, full-spectrum mushroom extracts. As Co-Creator of MycoReach, Shane also empowers citizen scientists with open-source tools, workshops, and a mobile mycology lab—bridging the gap between curiosity and applied fungal innovation.Listen to 103 if you want to learn more about the ULTIMATE MUSHROOM STACKMYCO.REACHCATSKILLS FUNGI MERCH — Flora Funga PodcastWear FFP merch to support the show and impress your friends & family Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next dayHappy Mushroom "FLORA10"These 100% done-for-you kits let you harvest around 56 grams of premium mushrooms in just three weekDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show***I am an affiliate with ENERGYBITS (your daily algae tablet packed with nutrients) go visit this link and use code FLORAFUNGA at checkout for 20% off***Get 20% off Sovereignty use code "KK20" Zbiotics: "FLORA10"Drink ZBiotics before drinking alcohol-Alcohol produces acetaldehyde, a byproduct that your next day SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join my Patreon for only $1/month [THATS only .03 cents a day!]Follow my other social media sites to interact and engage with me:Email me to be on the podcast or inperson Interview: floraandfungapodcast@gmail.com FacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokYouTubePatreon Help support my plant buying habit by "Buying me a Plant"a twist on buy me a coffee

Send us a textDaniel C. Jones has always been drawn to pedal steel guitar. In the early 1970s, he fell in love with the country rock scene at the time. What stuck out to him, though, wasn't the Nashville country scene – it was the alternative country scene.Jones loved the sound of performers such as Jerry Garcia, his project New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Peter E. Kleinow (or “Sneaky Pete”). In 1971, Jones's brother took him to see a performance of Garcia's most well-known band, The Grateful Dead. Waylon Jennings opened that night, joined by Ralph Mooney, pedal steel guitar player for Jennings's group the Waylors.Jones says the instrument called to him because its sound instantly captivated him. Throughout the 1970s, he steadily performed on the road full-time, but by the 1980s, he prioritized his education. He earned a BA in Music from Sonoma State University in California, an MM in Musicology/Music Theory at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder in 1984, and a Ph.D in Musicology at CU Boulder in 1991.Jones taught musicology at CU Boulder for over twenty years before retiring after the fall 2019 semester. Throughout that time, he performed pedal steel guitar on the side, both by himself and with the instrumental group Standard Deviations.Now, Jones focuses entirely on playing, particularly embracing standards from the Great American Songbook. His original compositions and arrangements are all instrumental, so for him, it's important to find pieces that lie well in the instrument's range. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring the news and culture from peak to peak!If you want to be featured in the podcast, contact the host at media@themountainear.com!SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Subscribe at https://www.themtnear.com/subscribe!You can find us online by visiting https://www.themtnear.com!Find us on Facebook @mtnear!Share this podcast around!! Scroll near the bottom of our website's homepage or visit the podcast's main hub at https://themtnearpodcast.buzzsprout.com!You can contact our editor at info@themountainear.com!Thank you for listening!

Jim Beauperez - known as the “Buffalo Whisperer,” is a fourth-generation Colorado native and proud alumnus of the University of Colorado. Alongside his wife, Julie, owners and operator of Eagle's Wing Ranch, located at an elevation of 8,200 feet near Routt National Forest. At Eagle's Wing Ranch, Jim and Julie raise natural bison, providing high-quality, grass-fed meat from farm to table. The ranch's unique location, combined with legendary North Park grass hay and individual attention given to each bison, results in a product that embodies the spirit of the American West—naturally grass-fed and finished with no antibiotics or growth hormones. Jim's passion for bison ranching began over two decades ago, and in 2007, he and his wife made their dream a reality by purchasing the historic Chedsey Ranch near Walden, Colorado. This family-operated ranch allows their bison to roam freely and live with dignity, mirroring the way they have for thousands of years in the picturesque North Park region. Jim's special connection with the bison, earned through years of understanding and trust, is what has earned him the title of the Buffalo Whisperer. In addition to his work with bison, Jim is also involved in archaeological studies as a collaborator with CU Boulder archaeologists. His extensive knowledge of bison has contributed to recent research on stone tool effectiveness and reverse engineering alongside archaeologist Dr. Devin Pettigrew and primitive survival expert Donny Dust, where his unique insights on bison behavior and history have proven invaluable. Jim's interdisciplinary expertise blends his deep connection to the land and its history with a scientific approach to understanding the ancient past. Tune in as Jim Beauperez joins Bobby Marshall in studio to discuss Buffalo, Ranching, Colorado's North Park, Homesteading, Bison, Meat processing, animal spirit, primitive tools, stone tools, aliens, archaeology, human history, Kenny Powers, bison & science. Please subscribe or like us on social media platforms for updates on shows, events, and episode drops.www.TheMountainSidePodcast.comwww.eagleswingnaturalbison.comAffiliates LinksSponsor Linkswww.BulletProof.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE to receive 20% off all Bulletproof products!www.Knicpouches.comMountain Side listeners Use Discounts code: MOUNTAINSIDE15 to receive 15% off all K-Nic products!www.ONNIT.comMountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS to receive 10% off ONNIT products!

Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal (Part 2) - Ep159   This the second part of a conversation is with Thomas McDaniel, who has been in the cycling world for many years. He is currently completing his PhD at CU Boulder in Advanced Biomechanics. In the past, Thomas has been a PT, a bike mechanic, a bike fitter, and worked at Specialized, BMC and Trek.    Thomas and I are aligned in that we prefer to educate rather than treat our clients and the people in our lives. As someone who has offered bike fitting to many clients in the past, Thomas understands that not everyone fits in the bell curve of normative data and that every person is a unique individual.    After many other detours and explorations, we round out our discussion with a critical look at science and academia, and how they have been obfuscated from their conceptual ideals.    I am sure you will enjoy this deep dive into the mind of Thomas, who has a rich passion for helping others and is a deep well of knowledge and experience.    Links:   Chek Institute ►► https://www.instagram.com/chekinstitute/  

Alex Reynolds, Founder and CEO of ATTX, joins Casual Space to share his inspiring journey from a childhood fascination with flight to leading a company dedicated to democratizing access to space. Growing up in Missouri, Alex's creativity and curiosity were nurtured in a DIY workshop his mom set up in the family attic—an experience that ultimately inspired the name of his company. From building airplanes as a kid to shaping the future of space exploration, Alex's story is one of passion, persistence, and problem-solving. In this episode, Alex reflects on his work at CU Boulder's Dream Chaser program, groundbreaking satellite missions, and the launch of ATTX. His company's mission is to “open space for all through software innovation,” providing accessible, ready-to-use tools that enable startups and smaller organizations to compete in the challenging space industry. Alex also shares how ATTX fosters a culture of innovation by balancing mission-focused work with a supportive, people-first approach to leadership. About Alex Reynolds Alex Reynolds is the Founder and CEO of ATTX, a company revolutionizing the space industry with innovative simulation and software solutions. With a background in aerospace engineering and years of experience on high-profile projects, Alex brings both technical expertise and visionary leadership to the table. At ATTX, Alex and his team focus on creating tools that simplify the complexities of space missions, empowering organizations to turn their ideas into reality. To learn more about ATTX, visit attx.tech or email Alex directly at alex@attx.tech. Whether you're a budding aerospace engineer, a startup founder, or simply passionate about space, Alex is eager to connect and share his knowledge. Every episode, Beth selects and shares a job listing within the space industry! You can be one of the first to know about unique opportunities by going to our LinkedIn page and social platforms! LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 YOU CAN HELP US SEND STORIES TO SPACE!  Please visit our GoFundMe campaign and help send more stories to space!  https://gofund.me/62f1ff87  You can follow and share in the socials,  LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 And if you enjoyed this episode, let Beth know directly at beth@casualspacepodcast.com.  Are you interested in having Beth in as your featured speaker for your conference, special event? Audiences everywhere agree; her voice is truly unique, and her programs are stellar. Inquiries for Beth's availability in 2025 can be sent to beth@casualspacepodcast.com  *Remember!!! You can send your story to space TODAY! The window for STORIES of Space Mission 03 is NOW OPEN! Send your story, for free, to www.storiesofspace.com Also, to help support sending stories about space to space.  Visit our 2025 GoFundMe Campaign at this link: https://gofund.me/0638ee0e

Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal - Ep158   This conversation is with Thomas McDaniel, who has been in the cycling world for many years. He is currently completing his PhD at CU Boulder in Advanced Biomechanics. In the past, Thomas has been a PT, a bike mechanic, a bike fitter, and worked at Specialized, BMC and Trek.    Thomas and I are aligned in that we prefer to educate rather than treat our clients and the people in our lives. As someone who has offered bike fitting to many clients in the past, Thomas understands that not everyone fits in the bell curve of normative data and that every person is a unique individual.    After many other detours and explorations, we round out our discussion with a critical look at science and academia, and how they have been obfuscated from their conceptual ideals.    I am sure you will enjoy this deep dive into the mind of Thomas, who has a rich passion for helping others and is a deep well of knowledge and experience.    Links:   Chek Institute ►► https://www.instagram.com/chekinstitute/  

Welcome to the Inscape Quest podcast, where we dive into the challenges and opportunities of building stronger, more connected student communities. In this episode, we explore navigating meaningful change in the aftermath of profound loss. Psychology student Alaphae Ratledge from CU Boulder joins us to discuss the impact of loss and the resilience of the student community. We invite a call to students to support foster healing and take meaningful action. Discover conversations that began in a previous episode, focusing on the indirect experience of crises, the ripple effects of grief, and how we can offer support to each other. Join us as we seek a path forward, one conversation at a time. https://www.colorado.edu/health/trainings#wellcu Crisis Text Line CO Missing Persons  

In this special valentine to the electric grid, Electrify This! host Sara Baldwin speaks with grid expert, Ric O'Connell of GridLab, about a topic front of mind for more people, utilities, and policymakers around the world: grid reliability. Demand for electricity is on the rise after decades of relatively flat load growth as more end-uses seek to connect to the grid. Simultaneously, the grid's portfolio is diversifying as more utilities and states integrate more renewable energy, energy storage, and other clean energy technologies in the race to reduce climate emissions and stabilize the climate. While this transition has been underway for some time, converging factors are impacting the grid and uncertainty looms on the horizon. In this episode, we explore the myriad issues facing the grid and what policies and practices are needed to build a resilient, reliable, affordable clean grid to power the future.  About the guest: Ric O'Connell is the founding executive director of GridLab, where he leads a team of experts to provide comprehensive technical grid expertise to policy makers and advocates. A recognized leader in renewable energy technology and policy, Ric has provided engineering support for more than 8 GW of utility scale solar projects worldwide. Ric also served as a consultant with Black & Veatch for 12 years where helped build a global renewable energy consulting practice and led numerous high-impact policy studies. Ric has a BSEE from Duke University and a Master's in Renewable Energy Policy from CU Boulder.Electrifying News:2025 Renewable Energy Outlook: Full speed ahead as second Trump administration begins(Utility Dive, January 21, 2025)Uncertainty over Trump's electric vehicle policies clouds 2025 forecast for carmakers (AP News, January 9, 2025)U.S. solar cell production resumes for first time since 2019, as solar module manufacturing sets record in Q3 (Wood McKenzie and Solar Energy Industries Association, December 2024) To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources: Grid Lab – website : https://gridlab.orgSurplus Interconnection Policy Explainer (Grid Lab)The Future of Operational Grid Reliability Can Be Bright with Clean Energy (Energy Innovation, Real Talk on Reliability Series) Explained: Fundamentals of Power Grid Reliability and Clean Electricity (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)Meeting Growing Electricity Demand Without Gas (Energy Innovation)What's the impact of artificial intelligence on energy demand? (Hannah Ritchie, Sustainability by Numbers, November 2024) AI and energy: The big picture (Ben Levitt, S&P Global, December 2024)   

New data from CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business shows that Colorado's economy — once a national leader — took a big turn this year, with our GDP growth ranking 41st in the country. Maybe that's why Governor Jared Polis was so eager to take a literal table saw to a pile of regulations last week? Stand-up comic Joshua Emerson joins producer Paul Karolyi to dig into the data. Plus, we want your help picking Denver's Word of the Year! And we respond to a listener's fiery hot take on Denver's proposed flavored tobacco ban. Paul also mentioned this report saying Colorado is the 6th most regulated state in the country and Vivek Ramaswamy's response to Gov. Polis's latest stunt.  What do you think should be Denver's Word of the Year? Paul put out the call on the Denver subreddit, but we think you can do better! Text us or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 City Cast Denver is hiring! We're looking for a temporary newsletter editor to join our team starting in March. So if you're a great writer who loves Denver (or know someone who might fit the bill), here's the link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/city-cast/j/FF0BF9E3A1/ Go see Joshua's fantastic new documentary! For the latest info on planned screenings at Mutiny Information Cafe and the Buntport Theater, follow him on Instagram. He's also crowdfunding for support finishing the movie and getting more people to see it. You can pitch in here.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Meow Wolf - Use code 4PACK at checkout when you purchase your tickets online. PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery Denver Health University of Denver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz in the world. Also, researchers developed a 3D-printable material, inspired by worms, that can act as a Band-Aid for damaged heart and cartilage tissue.Hurricane Helene's Damage Could Affect The Global Tech IndustryAfter making landfall on September 26, Hurricane Helene devastated regions in the southeastern US. Over 200 people are confirmed dead so far. About a million people are still without power, and many lack clean water.As climate change intensifies, hurricanes like Helene are expected to occur more often and be more intense. What's become very clear in the last few years is that due to the interconnectedness of the modern world, extreme weather in one place can have global implications.For example, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, home to around 2,200 people, flooded during Hurricane Helene. The town is also home to several mines that produce some of the world's purest quartz, an ingredient necessary to make solar panels, smartphones, semiconductors, and more.Ira talks with Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox, about this and other science news of the week, including a completed map of a fruit fly's brain, how scientists in the United Kingdom are screening newborns for rare diseases, and how octopuses and fish are hunting as a team.A Strong, Stretchy, And Sticky Band-Aid For The HeartThe heart is an impressive organ that has to beat constantly for years. But what happens when heart tissue is damaged? Or when cartilage in joints like our knees wears out? These constantly moving tissues don't regenerate easily, and there aren't a lot of great treatment options.To address these kinds of problems, a team at University of Colorado Boulder invented a new strong, stretchy, and sticky hydrogel material that could act as a Band-Aid to heart or tissue lesions. They were inspired by masses of worms that tangle and untangle themselves, behaving almost as both a solid and liquid. The team was able to replicate that in a molecular structure with the help of a new 3D-printing technique. And it could have applications far beyond medicine, including for manufacturing and improving the 3D-printing process itself. Their research was published in the journal Science, and their lab has filed for a provisional patent for the material.Dr. Jason Burdick, professor of chemical and biological engineering at CU Boulder's BioFrontiers Institute, joins Ira Flatow to talk about the new material and how it could improve future tissue and cartilage treatment.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.