Podcasts about Grand Challenges

Karl and Erum speak with Dr. Angela M. Belcher, MIT professor and pioneer in bioinspired materials, about how biology can transform the way we manufacture sustainable technologies. Drawing inspiration from how abalone build shells and viruses assemble structures, Angela shares how her lab uses genetically engineered viruses—like M13 bacteriophage—to grow batteries, solar cells, and cancer-targeting materials at room temperature without harmful chemicals. Her work reimagines the periodic table as a design toolkit and shows how nature's strategies can help us build cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable solutions.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters:00:00:00 - Kicking Off with Biology, Innovation & Big Ideas00:00:21 - AI, Simulation Theory & Prompting the Future00:01:57 - Fungi Meets Art: Mycelium's Creative Frontier00:02:44 - Can Synthetic Biology Save the Planet?00:05:54 - Meet Dr. Angela Belcher: Visionary in Biofabrication00:06:29 - Abalone Shells: Nature's Blueprint for Smart Materials00:14:13 - Biotech Meets National Security: A Strategic Frontier00:25:23 - Building Tomorrow's Scientists: Starting with Kids00:26:09 - Sparking Curiosity in the Next Generation00:27:00 - Science in Motion: Dodge Ball & Discovery00:27:53 - Resurrecting the Past: Biodiversity Through Time00:30:01 - Tackling the Grand Challenges in Biomanufacturing00:32:02 - From Bench to Nation: Scaling U.S. Biotech00:36:03 - Mining, Carbon & Clean Tech: A Greener Path00:38:42 - The Future of Biofabrication: What Comes Next?00:40:53 - Angela's Journey: Curiosity, Grit & What's Ahead00:43:32 - Final Reflections: Science, Society & What Matters MostLinks and Resources:⁠NSCEBNSCEB REPORT: Charting the Future of Biotechnology GenspaceBen Lamm on Joe Rogan ExperienceScientists use synthetic biology to address urgent sustainability challengesThe Age of Living Machines by Susan Hockfield⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics Covered: biomanufacturing, cell free biomanufacturing, enzymes, nutraceuticals, biotech, pharmaceuticals, AI, spinoutsHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media

A new era is emerging where engineering drives AI—and AI transforms engineeringThis week Matt Kirchner is joined by Dr. Pramod Khargonekar—Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Irvine and lead author of the ERVA report AI Engineering: A Strategic Research Framework to Benefit Society. Dr. Khargonekar unpacks the emerging discipline of AI Engineering, where engineering principles make AI better, and AI makes engineered systems better.From robotics and energy systems to engineering education and data sharing, this episode dives into the flywheel effect of AI and engineering co-evolving. Pramod explains the real-world impact, the challenges ahead, and why this moment represents a generational opportunity for U.S. leadership in both innovation and education.Listen to learn:How AI is changing every branch of engineering—from mechanical to civil to industrial and beyond.Why manufacturing, energy, and transportation are ground zero for “physical AI”What the 14 Grand Challenges of AI Engineering reveal about the future of innovationWhy systems thinking is the key to building AI products that actually workHow colleges must rethink engineering education—and what industry can do to help3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. AI is transforming every branch of engineering—from design and simulation to manufacturing and operations. Pramod explains how fields like robotics, fluid mechanics, and materials science are being reshaped by tools such as reinforcement learning and foundation models. This shift isn't just about efficiency—it's enabling engineers to solve problems they couldn't approach before.2. Engineering will play a critical role in advancing the next generation of AI. Pramod highlights how engineering disciplines contribute essential elements like safety, reliability, power systems, and chip design to AI development. These contributions are vital to scaling AI into real-world, physical systems—what he calls “physical AI.”3. To lead in AI Engineering, higher education must integrate AI into every engineering discipline. Dr. Khargonekar outlines how universities can start with shared foundational courses, then build field-specific AI applications into majors like mechanical or electrical engineering. He also emphasizes the importance of short courses, professional development, and industry partnerships to support lifelong learning.Resources in this Episode:Read the ERVA report: AI Engineering | A Strategic Research Framework to Benefit SocietyLearn more about the work of the NSF Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA)Connect with ERVA on Social Media:X  |  LinkedIn  |  FacebookWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Drawing on our roots as the university that overcame adversity to become the nation's youngest-ever R1 institution—and one whose sponsored research funding has grown 64 percent since 2020—George Mason University is launching a university-wide strategy to sharpen our focus on humanity's most pressing issues while maximizing our competitiveness for external research funding: the Grand Challenge Initiative. For this episode of Access to Excellence, Andre Marshall, vice president for research, innovation, and economic impact at George Mason, joins President Gregory Washington to discuss this new initiative and how it will shape the future of our university.  

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/journalism

In Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car (Simon & Schuster, 2022), Alex Davies tells the enlightening and significant story of the effort to create driverless cars and the intense competition among tech heavyweights such as Google, Uber, and Tesla to move this technology forward. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been one of the most hyped technologies of recent years, but early promises that they would quickly become common place have not borne fruit. Alex Davies set forth the twisted paths of this technology's evolution from its genesis to the current moment. The idea began with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which aimed to create a land-based equivalent to the drone, a vehicle that could operate in war zones without risking human lives. DARPA established “Grand Challenges” that enticed future-oriented thinkers including amateurs and students to help drive the technology from fantasy to reality. Carnegie-Mellon University and other universities played a major role. The technology got the attention of Silicon Valley companies like Google and Uber. Next arriving were the major US automakers, GM and Ford, who initiated their programs of their own to commercialize the technology, and Chinese companies also showed an intense interest. As road testing went forward, however, the challenges became far more apparent. The difficulties of traversing diverse terrains under varying weather conditions without a driver came out to be far more daunting than expected. Progress was made but in no way as fast as the developers of the technology hoped. The early enthusiasm of the key players dissipated as they came to realize that AI-assisted driverless transportation faced formidable barriers. This book provides fabulous insights into the key characters in this story and how they struggled with a technology that was not ready for rush-hour driving It is a fast-paced, exciting account of how autonomous technology emerged, the main players, the conflicts between companies, and state of the technology today. The book provides the reader with a genuine feel for how real happens. The writing is fantastic because of the emphasis on that details that come from the many conversations that Davies had with people at the center of the story. Hosted by Alfred Marcus, Edson Spencer Professor of Strategy and Technology University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Week, host Jade Hunter is joined by Professor John Tomaney, Dr. Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros, and James Fildes, founder of Space North East. Together, they explore a growing public health crisis: rising rates of male suicide in the UK, particularly in post-industrial regions like the North East. This conversation examines how non-clinical, community-led interventions are filling critical gaps in mental health support for working-class men in the North East of England. Drawing on lived experience, academic research, and grassroots activism, this episode highlights the importance of belonging, place-based identity, and social infrastructure in men's mental wellbeing. Featured in this episode: Host: Jade Hunter – Coordinator, UCL's Grand Challenge of Mental Health & Wellbeing With special thanks to our guests: Professor John Tomaney – UCL Bartlett School of Planning, Pro-Provost for Regional Communities Dr. Dimitrios Panayotopoulos-Tsiros – Research Associate and Honorary Research Fellow, UCL James Fildes – Founder and Managing Director, Space North East Resources: Learn more about UCL Grand Challenges https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/ Visit Space North East https://spacenortheast.org/ Read about the project's progress and future outputs via the Grand Challenges Mental Health and Wellbeing page https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/themes/mental-health-wellbeing

Ronald J. Bennett has an impressive track record of achievements, including serving as the Founding Dean and Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He began his career in the industry, spending over 20 years in executive roles at BMC Industries, CPI (now Boston Scientific), Teltech, and several entrepreneurial organizations. Beyond his industry experience, Ron is also a dedicated educator and author, specializing in materials engineering, innovation, strategy, technology transfer, leadership, and engineering education.  Join the conversation as BJ and Ron dive into his inspiring story and remarkable career journey, what inspired his pursuit of an MBA, and what led to the founding of the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas. He unpacks his hope and inspiration for writing the book Leadership for Engineers: The Magic of Mindset (Basic Engineering Series and Tools), and shares his answers to our rapid-fire questions.  To hear more from Ron Bennett, be sure to tune in now! Key Points From This Episode:•   We are led through Ron Bennett's story: who he is, what he's done, and his career journey.•   Why he started the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas. •   His hope for Leadership for Engineers and the inspiration to take his curriculum and turn it into a book. •   What Ron is working on currently: The innovator's dilemma issue.  Quotes:“Part of this whole thing of leadership is use all the talent around you and recognize it [and] nurture it and help it grow.” — Ron Bennett  “You're going to be better at what you do if you're working on something that you're interested in.” — Ron Bennett  “Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” — Ron Bennett  “The thing that I would most like is if someone talked about it that I inspired ordinary people to do extraordinary things for the common good, and for their own good for that matter.” — Ron Bennett  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Ron Bennett on LinkedInLeadership for Engineers: The Magic of Mindset (Basic Engineering Series and Tools)The Engineer's Guide to Authentic Leadership‘EMPOWERMENT: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs'Leadership for EngineersBill George on LinkedInLet Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of VocationThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma'14 Grand Challenges for Engineers'The Obligation of the EngineerLeadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA CareersBJ Kraemer on LinkedIn

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . Virtually every issue around AI – pro, con, in-between – is reflected in education right now. And teachers are on the front lines of this disruption. So it's especially important that UNESCO – that's the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization - has developed an AI Competency Framework for Teachers, and here to talk about that and his other work is the co-author of that framework, Mutlu Cukurova, professor of Learning and Artificial Intelligence at University College London. He investigates human-AI complementarity in education, aiming to address the pressing socio-educational challenge of preparing people for a future with AI systems that will require a great deal more than the routine cognitive skills currently prized by many education systems and traditional approaches to automation with AI. He is part of UCL's Grand Challenges on Transformative Technologies group, was named in Stanford's Top 2% Scientists List, and is editor of the British Journal of Educational Technology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction. In part 2, we talk about how the competency framework helps teachers use large language models, intelligent tutoring systems, the distinctions between human and machine intelligence, how to find the place to be human in a world of expanding AI capabilities, and the opportunities for teachers in this world. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . Virtually every issue around AI – pro, con, in-between – is reflected in education right now. And teachers are on the front lines of this disruption. So it's especially important that UNESCO – that's the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization - has developed an AI Competency Framework for Teachers, and here to talk about that and his other work is the co-author of that framework, Mutlu Cukurova, professor of Learning and Artificial Intelligence at University College London. He investigates human-AI complementarity in education, aiming to address the pressing socio-educational challenge of preparing people for a future with AI systems that will require a great deal more than the routine cognitive skills currently prized by many education systems and traditional approaches to automation with AI. He is part of UCL's Grand Challenges on Transformative Technologies group, was named in Stanford's Top 2% Scientists List, and is editor of the British Journal of Educational Technology and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction. We talk about the role of UNESCO with respect to AI in education, societal and ethical issues of large language models in developing countries, the types of competencies assessed in classrooms that are affected by AI, what the AI Competency Framework for Teachers is, and how to use it. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.          

Healthcare is a $4 trillion industry, making up nearly a fifth of the U.S. economy—but despite having some of the best doctors and advanced technology, the system often delivers poor outcomes at skyrocketing costs. Why is this the case, and what will it take to fix it?In this episode, a16z cofounder Marc Andreessen and General Partners Vijay Pande and Julie Yoo tackle some of the biggest questions shaping the future of healthcare:Is the solution to our healthcare crisis a policy, technology, or competition problem?Will AI and technology transform the industry, or are regulatory and structural barriers too entrenched?Who will crack the code—healthcare incumbents, tech giants, or AI-native startups?From chronic care to cost curves, from disruptive technologies to shifting patient agency, this conversation offers an unfiltered look at what's broken in the healthcare system and how it might finally change.Resources: Find Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaFind Vijay on X: https://x.com/vijaypandeFind Julie on X: https://x.com/julesyooThe Biggest Company in the WorldWhy Will Healthcare be the Industry that Benefits Most from AI?Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI with Vijay Pande and Julie YooStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Please take our listener survey:  https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today, we're in conversation about the act of listening. Our guests are researchers Netta Weinstein, Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of Reading, and Guy Itzchakov, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Services at the University of Haifa. Profs. Weinstein and Itzhchakov are part of a research team working to develop a scientific understanding of what listening is, what its benefits are, and why it matters so much to our well-being.  Learn more: Guy Itzchakov Netta Weinstein The Power of Listening in a Polarized World with Netta Weinstein and Guy Itzchakov (video by Richard Sergay) The Significance of Listening Well: Why the Listener is at the Heart of Social Agency by Netta Weinstein and Guy Itzchakov Templeton World Charity Foundation's Grand Challenges for Human Flourishing   Subscribe to Stories of Impact wherever you listen to podcasts More about this episode Read the transcript of this episode Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube Comments, questions and suggestions info@storiesofimpact.org Supported by Templeton World Charity Foundation

In this episode, co-founding directors David Stern and Danny Parsons discuss the organization's approach to tackling grand challenges. They consider three core principles guiding their decision-making: sustainability through capacity building, scalability via community development, and systemic change by collaborating with institutions. Would it be a failure if IDEMS was no longer valuable?

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Ownit AI and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Starbucks has integrated DoorDash delivery directly into its app for U.S. and Canadian customers, excluding Quebec. Grove Collaborative is pulling out of brick-and-mortar partnerships to focus exclusively on direct-to-consumer sales. Amazon has scrapped its fertility tracking project, “Encore,” developed under its Grand Challenge division, amid broader cost-cutting measures.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

This week, our episode highlights the vital work of PsychArmor, an organization dedicated to transforming how society engages with veterans and service members. Led by Dr. Tina Atherall, PsychArmor's mission is to provide education, training, and resources to both the military community and the individuals and organizations that support them.We talk about the growing need for caregiver support, with recent studies showing a significant increase in active-duty, veteran, and civilian caregivers. Tina emphasizes PsychArmor's unique approach of serving two key audiences - the military and veteran families and the broader community interacting with them. Through online courses, webinars, and certifications, PsychArmor equips individuals and organizations to effectively support the military community, focusing on cultural humility and understanding the specific needs of this population.A particularly poignant aspect of the conversation is the exploration of social isolation and its connection to suicide prevention within the military caregiver community. Tina shares her personal experiences and passion for this work, stemming from her own family's military connections. The episode underscores the importance of creating community, providing resources, and empowering caregivers to ensure they can be the best support system for their loved ones who have served.About:Dr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a focus on nonprofit and education leadership. As CEO of PsychArmor, she leads a national nonprofit dedicated to educating and advocating for critical support for Veterans, service members, and their families.With a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California, Dr. Atherall has devoted her career to social work leadership. Her recent work emphasizes addressing social isolation, one of the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work. She is a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar and is active on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and the Council on Social Work Education's Military Social Work Specialized Practice review committee.In addition to her leadership roles, Dr. Atherall holds advanced certifications in nonprofit leadership and military social work and is a Certified Daring WayTM Facilitator. She is an Associate Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and teaches in the Doctor of Social Work programs at Simmons University and the University of Kentucky. Her board service includes leadership positions at Mission Edge and Project Healing Waters.Support the showConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Sisterhood of Care, LLC Website: www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com Like us on Facebook! Tweet with us on Twitter! Follow us on Instagram! Watch us on Youtube! Pin us on Pinterest! Link us on LinkedIn!Tune in on Whole Care Network

The tensions are high this weekend as we draw closer to the Presidential Election in America, but we return to the studio for more level and engaged conversation about everything happening in the news. We talk about the situation with video game reviews that arises with titles like Dragon's Age: Veilguard, our thoughts on the upcoming election, and I set a milestone goal for the podcast. Let's get into another fun conversation on today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khary-robertson/support

Join the Littleroot Lessons Discord! --- https://discord.gg/8tvrcgRcTT The whole gang is back, and on an off week no less! But there's still Pokemon to be played, even if there is no Regionals to speak of. Carter has discovered a new passion, Nat Dex Doubles, and there was the second Grand Challenge this past weekend! If you want to support what we do now that our ad cents are gone, you can! Use this link to help us grow! --- https://anchor.fm/littlerootlessons/support Follow us on Twitter --- https://twitter.com/LRLessons | https://twitter.com/MuzikalVGC | https://twitter.com/Mrmissouri25 | https://twitter.com/jaymcg10 | https://twitter.com/rhovgc You can also find us on Twitch! --- https://twitch.tv/Muzikal | https://twitch.tv/MrMissouri25 | https://twitch.tv/jaymcg1010 For other inquiries, feel free to contact us at littlerootlessons@gmail.com Outro | GlitchxCity | Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Route 225 Lofi Remix | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfAP_Al0uTg

Did your summer feel like an unending barrage of terrible ideas for how to use “AI”? You're not alone. It's time for Emily and Alex to clear out the poison, purge some backlog, and take another journey through AI hell -- from surveillance of emotions, to continued hype in education and art.Fresh AI Hell:Synthetic data for Hollywood test screeningsNaNoWriMo's AI failAI is built on exploitationNaNoWriMo sponsored by an AI writing companyNaNoWriMo's AI writing sponsor creates bad writingAI assistant rickrolls customersProgramming LLMs with "fiduciary duty"Canva increasing prices thank to "AI" featuresAd spending by AI companiesClearview AI hit with largest GDPR fine yet'AI detection' in schools harms neurodivergent kidsCS prof admits unethical ChatGPT useCollege recruiter chatbot can't discuss politics"The AI-powered nonprofits reimagining education"Teaching AI at art schoolsProfessors' 'AI twins' as teaching assistantsA teacherless AI classroomAnother 'AI scientist'LLMs still biased against African American EnglishAI "enhances" photo of Black people into white-appearingEric Schmidt: Go ahead, steal data with ChatGPTThe environmental cost of Google's "AI Overviews"Jeff Bezos' "Grand Challenge" for AI in environmentWhat I found in an AI-company's e-wastexAI accused of worsening smog with unauthorized gas turbinesSmile surveillance of workersAI for "emotion recognition" of rail passengersChatbot harassment scenario reveals real victimAI has hampered productivity"AI" in a product description turns off consumersIs tripe kosher? It depends on the religion of the cow.You can check out future livestreams at https://twitch.tv/DAIR_Institute.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmilyMBender Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/emilymbender.bsky.social Alex Twitter: https://twitter.com/@alexhanna Mastodon: https://dair-community.social/@alex Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexhanna.bsky.social Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Christie Taylor.

Join the Littleroot Lessons Discord! --- https://discord.gg/8tvrcgRcTT Jay and Carter are back, and they are here to talk about the Grand Challenge last weekend and Spear Pillar's Reg H event as well! If you want to support what we do now that our ad cents are gone, you can! Use this link to help us grow! --- https://anchor.fm/littlerootlessons/support Follow us on Twitter --- https://twitter.com/LRLessons | https://twitter.com/MuzikalVGC | https://twitter.com/Mrmissouri25 | https://twitter.com/jaymcg10 | https://twitter.com/rhovgc You can also find us on Twitch! --- https://twitch.tv/Muzikal | https://twitch.tv/MrMissouri25 | https://twitch.tv/jaymcg1010 For other inquiries, feel free to contact us at littlerootlessons@gmail.com Outro | GlitchxCity | Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Route 225 Lofi Remix | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfAP_Al0uTg

Join us in this special episode as we explore UCL's evolved Grand Challenge: Data-Empowered Societies. In this podcast, you'll hear from UCL staff about the transformative potential of this Grand Challenge, ethical data practices, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. This episode features UCL colleagues, including: • Prof. Allison Littlejohn, Professor of Learning Technology and Director of the UCL Knowledge Lab • Prof. Jack Stilgoe, Professor of Science and Technology, Department of Science & Technology Studies • Dr Jin Gao, Lecturer in Digital Archives, Department of Information Studies • Samantha Ahern, Senior Digital Research Trainer, Digital Skills Development For more information on how to get involved, visit our website or contact us at grand-challenges@ucl.ac.uk Producers: Huda Ahmed, Lisa Juangbhanich, Phil Mason Narrator: Huda Ahmed

Vijay Pande, founding general partner, and Julie Yoo, general partner at a16z Bio + Health, come together to discuss the grand challenges facing healthcare AI today.The talk through the implications of AI integration in healthcare workflows, AI as a potential catalyst for value-based care, and the opportunity for innovation in clinical trials. They also talk about the AI startup they each wish would walk through the door.  Resources: Find Vijay on Twitter: https://x.com/vijaypandeFInd Julie on Twitter: https://x.com/julesyooListen to more episode from Raising Health: https://a16z.com/podcasts/raising-health/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri speaks with Gary Mandel, founder and CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit working to reverse the addiction crisis in America. Gary shares his personal journey of founding Shatterproof after losing his son to addiction, the organization's approach to implementing science-based addiction treatment, combating stigma, and creating systemic change. The conversation covers Shatterproof's strategic growth, critical partnerships, public policy efforts, and lessons learned from Gary's extensive business background.   Gary Mendell is the founder and CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America. After losing his son Brian to addiction in 2011, Gary founded Shatterproof to spare other families the tragedy that his suffered. Gary has grown Shatterproof to over $20M since founding it in 2012 and has become a national leader in the addiction field creating solutions that will ensure that substance use disorder will be prevented and treated for generations to come. He is a frequent speaker on how our society can end the stigma unjustly associated with addiction, has been honored numerous times for his leadership related to reversing the course of the opioid epidemic, testified in front of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on Treating Substance Misuse in America, and has been a guest several times on CNBC and MSNBC to provide his perspective on common sense solutions to the opioid epidemic, and his opinions are frequently reflected in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Washington Post. Mr. Mendell is a member of the National Leadership Steering Team for the Grand Challenge to Eliminate Stigma around Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, a member of the National Quality Forum's Technical Expert Panel for Opioid and Opioid Use Disorder and is an advisory member of The Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Gary has spent decades as an entrepreneur. He founded HEI Hotels & Resorts, a multi-billion-dollar company that oversees a portfolio of approximately 85 first class hotels. He raised and managed $1.2 billion in discretionary capital from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States and managed more than $2 billion in assets. He is also a former trustee and president of Starwood Lodging Trust. That business-world experience gives him a unique perspective in running a nonprofit organization like Shatterproof. Mr. Mendell received his B.S. from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and his MBA with distinction from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Here's what to expect during the episode: Challenges and Strategies in Nonprofit Leadership The Role of Media and Partnerships in Growth Addressing Stigma and Measuring Success Scaling and Infrastructure in Nonprofits Connect with Gary: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShatterproofHQ X: https://x.com/ShatterproofHQ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/weareshatterproof/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/shatterproof Our website is shatterproof.org Cortny McKean: gmendell@shatterproof.org Sponsored Resource Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

In this Great Women in Compliance episode, Hemma interviews Shruti Shah, a Senior Policy Advisor for Anti-Corruption in the Office of the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the U.S. Department of State. Shruti and Hemma explore how the US government builds partnerships with the private sector and civil society globally to implement the US Strategy on Countering Corruption.  Highlights include personal stories about the unstoppable power of informed and passionate individuals, the acknowledgment that corporate executives working in compliance are part of a global community, and the recognition that persistence pays off. Learn more about the benefits of a public-private partnership and collaboration, including some key initiatives run by the Department of State, USAID, and several multilateral organizations, and discover how you can learn more or get involved. Shruti is a beacon of inspiration who reminds us all to take pride in the part we can play in a movement toward eradicating global corruption. Key Resources mentioned in the episode:  Compliance without borders: https://www.oecd.org/en/about/projects/compliance-without-borders.html Blue Dot Network: https://www.state.gov/blue-dot-network/ USAID's Grand Challenges: https://www.usaid.gov/anti-corruption/countering-transnational-corruption-grand-challenge USAID's EDGE Fund: https://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/private-sector-engagement/edge-fund About Shruti: Shruti is a Senior Policy Advisor for Anti-Corruption in the Office of the Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption at the U.S. Department of State. In this role, she plays a key part in implementing the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption, helping to integrate anti-corruption measures into U.S. foreign policy and global engagement. She also coordinates initiatives to build partnerships with the private sector and civil society, enhancing collaborative efforts to combat corruption on a global scale. As a representative of the State Department, Ms. Shah frequently speaks at international conferences focused on anti-corruption, ethics, and integrity, promoting U.S. Government objectives and fostering global collaboration #GWIC is proud to announce that it has been nominated for the #WomenInPodcastAwards.  This is a people's choice award and whether you vote for #GWIC or other nominees we ask that you send the elevator back down by voting. Voting opens August 1, 2024, and details can be found on the #GWIC Linkedin page at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/12156164 Resources Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here.

In this episode, a follow-up to our episode Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI, Julie Yoo and Vijay Pande, a16z general partners, answer audience questions about AI applications in healthcare.Together, they dive into cost and implementation challenges, the data landscape, and what the patient experience might look like.If you liked this episode, listen to Grand Challenges in Healthcare AI here or wherever you get your podcasts.

People may think of a "Grand Challenge" as an exceptionally worthy and difficult problem to solve, and they'd be right. But it's also representative of a more formalized and impressive approach to what appear to be intractable societal issues. Seth Kahan specializes in these, his most recent being to remove stigma in mental health issues. This involves a farrago of interested parties, from television writers who want to depict the issue realistically and correctly to pharmaceutical companies which seek to develop the proper medications and police departments which need proper responses. These challenges can be about education reform, immigration reform, climate safeguarding, reproductive rights, and other such vast issues. They tend to be nonpartisan. The correct approach to mental health issues, for example, benefits a wide range of society, from treatment to facilities, from crime deterrence to cures. Learn where the funding comes from, how varied organizations become involved, and the timing needed for these initiatives to make a difference while successful along the way—sometimes 20 years or more.  And looking back, from women's rights to civil rights, such movements have existed, being formed out of necessity. We also discuss great leaders (Lincoln, the Roosevelts, Churchill) who were successful because they purposely created these Grand Challenges—not just to improve civilization, but to save it.

Jami Rodgers, Senior Procurement Executive, Chief Acquisition Officer, and Director for USAID Management Bureau's Office of Acquisition and Assistance joins Mike Shanley to discuss his new role with USAID. Jami talks about the incredible work that his team has done and how they are adapting to change. Jami discusses the strategies and ideas that he plans to implement with his team that he gained from working with other parts of the government such as NASA. Jami explains how AI can benefit the work that his team does, as well as what they need to lookout for. Jami then describes what the localization initiative looks like with the office of Acquisition and Assistance. Tune in to learn more about why partnership is key to the success of this team.    IN THIS EPISODE: [1:46] What does Jami see as the current state of contracting Acquisition and Assistance at USAID? [6:25] What is feasible for the team to accomplish over the next couple of years? [8:47] Which strategies and ideas is Jami bringing back to USAID from other experiences working in the government fields? [15:35] What were the 5 steps that NASA used when looking into an acquisition challenge? [18:24] How can innovation and rethinking the relationship with risk tolerance be implemented? [20:38] Where does Jami look outside of the government for inspiration or innovation for the procurement process? [23:03] How does Jami see AI affecting procurement?  [31:27] What does the localization initiative look like with the Office of Acquisition and Assistance? [35:05] Jami shares about a co-creation workshop that was used to implement a successful localization. [36:54] How does Jami look at the new partnerships initiative? [39:01] What's the best way to share ideas with Jami's team? [42:52] What is Jami prioritizing through the end of this fiscal year?   KEY TAKEAWAYS:  One way to reduce risk is by not being overly reliant on the same partners over and over and diversifying the partner base. AI can be useful to free up employees from routine and route tasks to higher value work where they can focus on contract administration challenges or getting more partner or site visits, tasks that have more meaning.  USAID doesn't do the work alone. They need players from all over to make an impact. The global challenges are going to require diversity of humanity to solve them.    QUOTES: [14:02] “The whole purpose of the NAIL was to empower that culture of innovation and reinforce the idea that anyone, anywhere, can be an innovation champion to promote an idea that will propel us forward.” - Jami J. Rodgers, CPCM [27:34] “We need to think about how not only does AI improve our execution of our current processes, but how can AI change our processes so that we're more efficient and effective. This is going to take some time, it won't be done tomorrow. Good things usually take time and thoughtful implementation.” - Jami J. Rodgers, CPCM [33:02] “The big exciting news we mentioned is translation, the whole platform is now available in Arabic, French and Spanish. So we vastly increased outreach to local partners. I believe we had close to 1,500 new users on Arabic websites in the last couple of weeks, so we're hoping that by using the language where we operate, we're bringing critical material to new partners.” - Jami J. Rodgers, CPCM   RESOURCES: Jami J. Rodgers, CPCM LinkedIn  Aid Market Podcast Aid Market Podcast YouTube   BIOGRAPHIES:  Jami J. Rodgers serves as Senior Procurement Executive, Chief Acquisition Officer, and Director for USAID Management Bureau's Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA). He provides senior executive leadership and oversight of USAID's procurement and financial assistance functions, policies, and initiatives to empower over 600 acquisition and assistance professionals to deliver on U.S. foreign assistance development goals worldwide. Mr. Rodgers first served at USAID as M/OAA Special Initiatives and Development Partners Division Chief supporting the Administrator's Grand Challenges for Development, the Bureau for Africa, the Bureau for Policy, Planning, and Learning, and the USAID Global Development Lab. He also served as Acting Deputy Director of M/OAA Washington Operations. He most recently served as the Director of NASA Headquarters Procurement Strategic Operations Division and as Head of the Contracting Activity for the Exploration Systems Development and Space Operations Mission Directorates. He co-sponsored the NASA Acquisition Innovation Launchpad to improve operations and reduce barriers to achieve a more diverse and equitable partner base for mission success. Mr. Rodgers previously served at the Department of Energy (DOE) as Director of the Office of Contract Management, where he oversaw nationwide procurement management reviews, category management efforts, and served as Competition Advocate. He also served as Director of the Office of Headquarters Procurement Services managing $15B in active awards. He began his federal career at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Contract Specialist. He is a Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) with the National Contract Management Association and holds a Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C Professional). He has held unlimited contracting officer warrants at EPA, USAID, and DOE. Mr. Rodgers has been recognized twice with the Secretary of Energy Achievement Award, the USAID Mary A. Reynolds Memorial Award for high-impact innovations, and several Meritorious and Superior Honor Awards. Mr. Rodgers earned a B.S. in Spanish with a business and international studies minor from Penn State University and an MBA with a focus on strategic management and public policy from the George Washington University School of Business. Mr. Rodgers has served in various volunteer leadership positions with a nationally recognized LGBTQIA+ choral arts organization and is a volunteer citizenship instructor for Arlington County, VA to enrich and celebrate his local community.

Get the book, New Era - New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education Visit the New Era - New Urgency Website About The Author F. Joseph Merlino is President of The 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, a Philadelphia area non-profit research and action organization he co-founded in 2007. For the past 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development projects impacting thousands of secondary math and science teachers and hundreds of schools. Currently, he directs a project in Egypt to design five new undergraduate STEM teacher preparation programs. The project involves over 100 US and Egyptian staff and five US and five Egyptian universities. He oversaw the development of 21 new model STEM high schools based on Egypt's 11 Grand Challenges. He has worked in Egypt for the past 12 years. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester and an MA in Education from Arcadia University. He did doctoral studies in cognitive developmental psychology at Catholic University.   Deborah Pomeroy is professor emeritus of science education at Arcadia University. She started her career in research at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the University of Alaska's Institute of Arctic Biology. Shifting her career into science education, she taught high school science for 19 years in Fairbanks, AK, during which time she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Following her high school teaching career, she completed doctoral studies at the Harvard Graduate School for Education. She then taught science education at Arcadia University for 14 years where she directed multiple education reform projects K-16. Later, in Egypt, she helped to lead a massive project to develop a new integrated STEM education curriculum funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss a myriad of eye-catching swims over the last two weeks as many countries' Olympic Trials draw near.

In Part 2 of this series, Drumm McNaughton, F. Joseph Merlino, and Deborah Pomeroy dive deeper into the strategies and approaches for driving transformative change in higher education, focusing on preparing teachers for the 21st century. They share valuable insights and real-world examples drawn from their extensive research and practical experiences. Key Discussion Points Change Theory and the Process of Change: ·       Understanding change theory and the process of change is crucial for driving transformative change in higher education. ·       Change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders. ·       Transformative change takes time, requires support, space for experimentation, and acceptance of mistakes as part of the learning process. Aligning Change with Core Identity, Mission, and Legacy: ·       Ensuring that the desired change aligns with the institution's core identity, mission, and legacy is vital for successful transformation. ·       The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) serves as an excellent example of aligning change with core identity and mission. The Role of Service Learning in Pedagogy and Research: ·       Service learning plays a crucial role in transforming teacher preparation programs and enhancing both pedagogy and research. ·       Partnerships between universities and high schools reveal a rich, reciprocal relationship where professors learn as much from teachers as teachers learn from them. ·       Service learning enriches research, enabling professors to explore new ideas and change their conceptual frameworks within and across disciplines. Rethinking Tenure and Promotion: ·       The traditional allocation of weight in tenure and promotion may need to be reconsidered to address changing demographics and challenges in higher education. ·       Recognizing the importance of faculty engagement with the community and the potential for service learning to enhance both pedagogy and research. Bridging the Gap Between High School and Higher Education: ·       Collaborating with high school teachers to develop critical thinking skills and willingness to engage with novel problems among incoming students. ·       Aligning with the findings from the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) studies on employer expectations for essential life skills. ·       Learning from the example of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, in bridging the gap between high school and higher education. The Importance of External Facilitators in the Change Process: ·       The role of external facilitators in providing a neutral perspective, navigating institutional dynamics, and lending credibility to the change process. ·       The value of a presidential onboarding process conducted by an external facilitator for presidents appointed from outside the institution. Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards: ·       Understand change theory and the process of change, recognizing that change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders. ·       Ensure that the change aligns with the institution's core identity, mission, and legacy. ·       Navigate the challenges of establishing networks and building trust, whether appointed from within the institution or coming from the outside. The insights shared in this two-part series serve as a valuable guide for university presidents, boards, and executive leadership seeking to drive meaningful change in higher education.   Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/transformative-change-models-in-higher-ed-p2/   About Our Podcast Guests F. Joseph Merlino is the President of the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, and the co-author of a new book, New Era-New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education. For 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S, Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development projects. He was a co-PI on a six-year project to study transformative STEM change in six higher education institutions. Based on this past research, he has been working in Egypt for the past 12 years where he directs a $24M project to design five new undergraduate STEM teacher preparation programs involving 180 new courses in 5 universities. He oversaw the development of 21 new model Egyptian STEM high schools based on 11 Grand Challenges. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester and an MA in Education from Arcadia University. Deborah Pomeroy, EdD, is an associate professor emeritus of science education at Arcadia University. After three years in scientific research, she shifted to a career in science education and taught high school science for 19 years in Fairbanks, AK. During that time, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Following her high school teaching career, she completed a doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School for Education. She then taught science education at Arcadia University for 14 years where she consulted for several school districts and directed multiple education reform projects K-16. Much of her work in higher education involved both helping facilitate the development of new curricula and facilitating and studying the impact of partnerships between professors and high school teachers. Later, in Egypt, she helped to lead a massive project to develop a new integrated STEM education curriculum funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant specializing in governance, accreditation, strategic planning, change management, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #ChangeManagement #TeacherPreparation #HigherEducation  

Transforming Teacher Preparation for the 21st Century In this two-part series, university presidents and higher education leaders gain valuable insights into the complex challenges of upgrading teacher preparation for the 21st century and strategies for driving transformative change. In Part 1, Drumm McNaughton is joined by F. Joseph Merlino and Deborah Pomeroy as they identify and analyze the dilemmas (the Four Quandaries) impacting higher education institutions today. Key Discussion Points The Four Quandaries Facing Higher Education Presidents: ·       Mission vs. Revenue: Balancing the historic mission of providing transformative education with the increasing emphasis on job readiness and financial sustainability. ·       Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Integration: Overcoming the challenges posed by disciplinary silos and hierarchical systems to foster innovation and problem-solving. ·       Addressing College Access and Equity: Ensuring access and equity while maintaining academic excellence in the face of shifting demographics and disparities in student preparedness. ·       In-State vs. Out-of-State Students: Navigating the financial benefits of admitting out-of-state students while fulfilling the responsibility to serve in-state students effectively. Transformative Change in Higher Education: ·       Adopting a goal-oriented approach that considers the unique context and quandaries of each institution. ·       Engaging stakeholders at all levels, including top-down, middle-out, and bottom-up strategies, to ensure the sustainability of transformative initiatives. ·       Confronting existing conceptions and practices by exposing educators to evidence that challenges their assumptions and beliefs. Three Key Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards: ·       Understand change theory and the process of change, recognizing that change must be driven by a meaningful purpose owned by all stakeholders. ·       Ensure that the change aligns with the institution's core identity, mission, and legacy. ·       Navigate the challenges of establishing networks and building trust, whether appointed from within the institution or coming from the outside. Stay tuned for Part 2, where Drumm McNaughton, F. Joseph Merlino, and Deborah Pomeroy share examples, practical insights, and actionable strategies for addressing these challenges and driving transformative change in higher education. Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/four-quandaries-facing-higher-ed-presidents/ About Our Podcast Guests F. Joseph Merlino is the President of the 21st Century Partnership for STEM Education and the co-author of a new book, New Era-New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education. For 35 years, he has served as the principal investigator or director of many National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Agency for International Development projects. He was a co-PI on a six-year project to study transformative STEM change in six higher education institutions. Based on this past research, he has been working in Egypt for the past 12 years, where he directs a $24M project to design five new undergraduate STEM teacher preparation programs involving 180 new courses in 5 universities. He oversaw the development of 21 new model Egyptian STEM high schools based on 11 Grand Challenges. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Rochester and an MA in Education from Arcadia University. Deborah Pomeroy, EdD, is an associate professor emeritus of science education at Arcadia University. After three years in scientific research, she shifted to a career in science education and taught high school science for 19 years in Fairbanks, AK. During that time, she received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Following her high school teaching career, she completed a doctorate at the Harvard Graduate School for Education. She then taught science education at Arcadia University for 14 years where she consulted for several school districts and directed multiple education reform projects K-16. Much of her work in higher education involved both helping facilitate the development of new curricula and facilitating and studying the impact of partnerships between professors and high school teachers. Later, in Egypt, she helped to lead a massive project to develop a new integrated STEM education curriculum funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. About the Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a higher education consultant specializing in governance, accreditation, strategic planning, change management, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm's website: https://changinghighered.com/. The Change Leader's Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdrumm/ Twitter: @thechangeldr Email: podcast@changinghighered.com #TeacherPreparation #HigherEducation #HigherEdChangeManagement  

Vijay Pande, founding general partner, and Julie Yoo, general partner at a16z Bio + Health, come together to talk through the grand challenges facing healthcare AI today.The discussion covers the implications of AI integration in healthcare workflows, AI as a potential catalyst for value-based care, and the potential for innovation in clinical trials. They also talk about the AI startup they each wish would walk through the door. 

Researcher Jim Fan presents the next grand challenge in the quest for AI: the "foundation agent," which would seamlessly operate across both the virtual and physical worlds. He explains how this technology could fundamentally change our lives — permeating everything from video games and metaverses to drones and humanoid robots — and explores how a single model could master skills across these different realities.

March 13 marks the 20-year anniversary of the inaugural DARPA Grand Challenge race which catalyzed interest in self-driving technology. DARPA director Tony Tether, Carnegie Mellon University's Red Whittaker, Waymo's Melissa Dumas Grimm and Pronto's Anthony Levandowski offer reflections on that race and how it steered the course of automated-driving development.

Researcher Jim Fan presents the next grand challenge in the quest for AI: the "foundation agent," which would seamlessly operate across both the virtual and physical worlds. He explains how this technology could fundamentally change our lives — permeating everything from video games and metaverses to drones and humanoid robots — and explores how a single model could master skills across these different realities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yufeng Ge, Santosh Pitla and David Jones have already conducted research in the areas of ag-relevant sensors for more efficient application of fertilizer and water, and the development of an autonomous planter capable of seeding a 5-acre field all on its own. But now they've set their sights quite a bit higher — growing food in space. The three biological systems engineering faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, along with others on their research team, were awarded a two-year Grand Challenge grant from Nebraska's Office of Research and Economic Development to find ways to sustainably grow food in space. In this episode, Frances Hayes, DWFI director of communications and public relations, sits down with Yufeng, Santosh and David as they explore their short-term goal of developing a center dedicated to studying space agriculture and their long-term goals of actually growing enough food on space to sustain people while translating the lessons learned to agriculture here on Earth.

In this episode, Sujani sits down with Dr. Peter Singer, the Former Special Advisor to the Director General of the WHO and cofounder of Grand Challenges & UofT Joint Centre for Bioethics. They walk through Peter's careers as a professor, cofounder of various organizations, and work in the WHO, using your lived experiences to find problems, and steps to take to solve these problems.You'll LearnHow finding problems and solving them drew Peter into public healthTaking risks at the beginning of your career and rethinking your narrativesPeter's three careers as professor of medicine, cofounding University of Toronto's Joint Centre for Bioethics, and cofounding Grand Challenges Canada and how each career cascaded on to the nextWhat Grand Challenges Canada is and how it came to beSocial entrepreneurship and steps to take once you have found a problem and are now stuck on how to solve itBeing ok with failure and learning from your mistakes Using your lived experience as an asset to become a great leaderHow Peter became the Special Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization and his experience working in global healthToday's GuestDr Peter Singer has dedicated his career to improving the lives of people by building innovative institutions with high social impact.  Between 2017 and 2023, Singer was Special Advisor to the Director General of the World Health Organization, supporting Dr Tedros to transform WHO into an Organization focused on measurable impact in countries. He co-chaired the transition team; was the architect of WHO's strategy and its “triple billion” target; and supported strategy implementation of initiatives to speed up the Sustainable Development Goals using data and delivery, innovation, and partnerships. During the pandemic, he was a passionate advocate for vaccine equity.From 2008-2018 Singer was Chief Executive Officer of Grand Challenges Canada, raising CAN $450M to support 1000 innovations in more than 90 countries, which have the potential to save ~1 million lives and improve ~20 million lives by 2030.  From 1996-2006 he was Sun Life Financial Chair and Director of the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics. ResourcesConnect with Dr. Peter Singer on LinkedIn Learn more about the University of Toronto's Joint Centre for Bioethics Read Peter's career advice series on finding a problem and solving it, mentorship, and hopping aboard a rocket-ship and his blogpost Replace the SDGs with the GSDs Learn more about Grand Challenges Canada and read the paper that contributed to the formation of organization  Learn more about the WHO's Thirteenth General Programme of Work Support the showJoin The Public Health Career Club: the #1 hangout spot and community dedicated to building and growing your dream public health career.

How does the brain develop, change, and decline over a lifetime? What can we do to fight conditions like Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy? Dr. Jaideep Kapur and Dr. Sarah Kucenas, Director and Co-Director of UVA's Brain Institute, are committed to answering these questions. They discuss Dr. Kapur's work with epilepsy patients, Dr. Kucenas' use of zebrafish brain models, and UVA's $75-million investment into a Grand Challenge called Brain and Neuroscience--an interdisciplinary effort pulling together biologists, medical professionals, engineers, and data scientists to pioneer advances in neuroscience and map the workings of the brain.

Show SummaryOn this episode, we're continuing to recognize the 10 year anniversary of PsychArmor with a conversation with PsychArmor's CEO, Dr. Tina Atherall.About Today's GuestsDr. Tina Atherall is a social innovation strategist with a concentration in nonprofit and education leadership. She is the CEO of PsychArmor leading a public health EdTech nonprofits educating and advocating for critical support for those who have served and their families.  She has embedded her career in the field of social work leadership and obtained her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) from the University of Southern California. Her recent work focuses on the 13 Grand Challenges for Social Work to eradicate the public health crisis of social isolation. Dr. Atherall is a George W. Bush Institute Stand-To Veteran Leadership Scholar.  She serves in an appointed role on the SAMHSA National Advisory Council and is a committee lead for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Military Social Work Specialized Practice review committee.  Dr. Atherall has advanced certificates in nonprofit leadership, military social work, and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator.  She is an Associate Adjunct Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, and Doctor of Social Work adjunct at Simmons University and the University of Kentucky online programs.   Board leadership roles include Board of Director participation at Mission Edge (San Diego) and Task Force Movement (Washington DC). Links Mentioned In This EpisodeBTM01 – Introduction to the Behind the Mission PodcastBTM50-Behind The Mission: Year in ReviewBonus episode: 9/11 Reflections with Tina Atherall and Elizabeth O'BrienPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor course: the VA Campus Toolkit. This course provides information that explains characteristics of current student Veterans, some of the common adjustments issues that are encountered, and a general explanation of invisible wounds of war and how they may affect the student. You can find the course here: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/va-campus-toolkit This Episode Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor. PsychArmor is the premier education and learning ecosystems specializing in military culture content PsychArmor offers an. Online e-learning laboratory that is free to individual  learners as well as custom training options for organizations. Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

今年9月1号，丹麦哥本哈根的SPACE10公司宣布解散。运营10年，团队只有23人，地地道道的“小微企业”。但它的另一个身份是宜家的“外部创新实验室”，披露过不少实验性很强、夺人眼球的创新方案，这让它在与宜家的合作期间，始终备受关注。因为种种原因，SPACE10与宜家的关系，几乎是不可复制的。这里当然有一些宜家方面的放权和特殊性，但更多的则源于SPACE10这家机构本身的灵活开放。不管在什么样的市场，这种形态的“公司”都是特别罕见的。另一方面，大公司却似乎都热衷以各种各样的方式，坚持做创新业务——尤其是科技巨头们，曾经都是非常向往星辰大海的。不过在经济下行期，这类业务往往也很容易因为入不敷出，被率先砍掉。大公司为何做创新、如何做创新，这个话题很大。本期节目从一系列案例中，简单总结了一些方法（或者说是套路）。而真正的创新力，可能不完全是由这些方法激发出来的。比如，失去了SPACE10的宜家，到底会走上什么样的创新之路，我们就很好奇。| 主播 |肖文杰、约小亚| 时间轴 |00:29 一家只有23个人的小公司解散了，有什么重要的03:28 Space10的成功可以复制吗10:18 科技巨头们还在“射月”吗19:12 吸引创新的折中方案22:43 宜家准备好“自主创新”了吗| 延伸阅读 |SPACE10的官方网站https://space10.com/resources那个为宜家“设计未来”的创新实验室关门了｜企划会议https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/yrlABra7R5QQO_ZmplRh9Q英特宜家集团的公司架构https://www.inter.ikea.com/en/this-is-inter-ikea-group/our-business-in-briefSimon Caspersen的专访https://creativecommons.org/2017/04/13/future-living-with-space10/2018年SPACE10的成员曾经来过上海http://fashion.sina.com.cn/l/fu/2018-05-11/1037/doc-ihamfahw1384653.shtmlThe age of the Silicon Valley ‘moonshot' is overhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/02/big-tech-moonshots-google-meta-amazon/Google X负责人Astro Teller作为嘉宾，曾经上过《哈佛商业评论》的播客节目X's Astro Teller on Managing Moonshot Innovation | HBR IdeaCast with Alison Beard (#903) • Podcast NotesInside Amazon's Grand Challenge — a secretive lab working on cancer research and other ventureshttps://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/05/amazon-grand-challenge-moonshot-lab-google-glass-creator-babak-parviz.htmlThe Secret Lab Where Nike Invented the Power-Lacing Shoe of Our Dreamshttps://www.wired.com/2016/09/nike-self-lacing-design-hyperadapt/How The $1million Netflix Prize Spurred a Radical Innovation, Accidentallyhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/haydnshaughnessy/2011/06/28/how-the-1million-netflix-prize-spurred-a-radical-innovation-accidentally/百事可乐的开放创新平台https://www.pepsico.com/our-impact/esg-topics-a-z/open-innovationThe future of personalised beauty? Inclusivity, precision and sustainability, says L'Oréal tech chiefhttps://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Article/2020/12/03/L-Oreal-Technology-Incubator-chief-Guive-Balooch-outlines-the-future-of-personalised-beauty宜家民主日推出了更多合作款，这会为它赢得更多的年轻人吗？http://www.cbnweek.com/article_detail/21366《商业就是这样》鼓起勇气开设听友群啦。欢迎添加节目同名微信，加入听友群，一起讨论有意思的商业现象。微信号：thatisbiz为了营造更好的讨论环境，我们准备了两个小问题，请在添加微信后回答：1，你最喜欢《商业就是这样》的哪期节目？为什么？2，你希望听到《商业就是这样》聊哪个话题？期待与你交流！| 后期制作 |潘鑫| 收听方式 |你可以通过小宇宙播客App、苹果播客、Spotify、喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、荔枝、汽水儿等平台收听节目。| 认识我们 |微信公众号：第一财经YiMagazine联系我们：thatisbiz@yicai.com

In this episode, we welcome Stacy Rodgers, County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County and Academy Fellow,  to discuss the connections between the county's strategic plan and the Academy's Grand Challenges, the feedback mechanisms used to inform the strategic plan, and how different goals in the plan relate to each other.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

Grand challenges in this episode: Preparing Students for Biotechnology Careers About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Julie Throne - Before teaching I had a 17 year career with the Georgia Department of Agriculture as an inspector. I have a 20 year career in teaching agriculture. Currently I teach Basic Agriscience and Technology, Horticulture/Plant Science, Nursery Landscape, Animal Science/Biotechnology, and Veterinary Science. In 2004 I participated in a plant tissue culture workshop which drew my attention to biotechnology. Since then I have participated in more training, added the principles of biotechnology into my lessons, coordinated workshops, collaborated with researchers, and have had extensive experience in the FFA Agriscience Fair and other science competitions. In my other life, my husband of 33 years and I have a 200 acre beef cattle and meat goat farm. We have three children that have all had experience in exhibiting livestock,  FFA Career Development Events, leadership, and Agriscience Fair. I understand the relevance of staying current with information and technology from a producer's perspective and an industry perspective, as well as how to utilize it to make our industry more productive.

Grand challenge in this episode: The Dairy Dilemma About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Catlin Goodwin is an Agriculture teacher at Granville Jr./Sr. High School in upstate New York. She earned her BS in Agricultural Education from Wilmington College in Ohio and her MS in Community Sustainability from Michigan State University. Catlin enjoys sharing her interest in the interconnected relationships throughout the agricultural systems with the students in her food science, plant science, and agricultural business classes.

Grand challenge in this episode: The Impacts of Youth Ag on Mental Health and Rehabilitation About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Terra Eby is a fourth year teacher at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, DE. Teaching comes to Terra as a second career. She previously worked in the agriculture community for five years before completing the alternate routes to teacher certification program.Terra grew up very involved in 4-H. She always knew that agriculture was her career of choice but was lost in knowing what her fit was. After teaching for three years, she can finally say that she has found her home in agriculture education. She is currently teaching Animal Science and enjoys getting students involved on their school farm. Terra believes there are many “Agfits” or outfits in agriculture. Her goal is to show students how they can fit in agriculture. When Terra is not teaching she enjoys running, going out on her and her husband's boat and each season of life. Terra and her husband Daniel will be welcoming a baby boy in October 2022. She says that things will be a little more of a balancing act between family and work but they are excited for the challenges ahead.

Grand challenge in this episode: Glass of Sunshine About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Shelby Ball is an agriculture teacher in central Florida and is a graduate of the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She is currently teaching at the same high school where she attended as a student. She considers it one of her greatest honors to be able to serve the same program that helped shape her as a young adult. When not teaching, Shelby enjoys spending time with her dachshund Remington and binging Netflix.

Grand challenges in this episode: Nutrient Loss in Foods and Federal Land Use About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guests Carly Chaapel teaches agriculture science in a multi-teacher program in Salem County, New Jersey. She has a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Food Systems from Prescott College. Her specialties  are in food science, sustainable food systems, environmental science, garden management, and yoga for adolescents. With food systems at the intersection of human and environmental health, she encourages her students to critique the current system and create solutions that align ecological wellness with human wellness. When she's not in school, Carly enjoys cooking with fresh produce, gardening, traveling for outdoor adventure, dancing, and spending time with the people and animals she loves. Alisha Neil works at Mountain Ridge High School in Herriman Utah. She is a mother to three children and happily married. She graduated from Utah State University in 2010 with a degree in Agriculture Education and has been working with urban and suburban students in Jordan School District since that time. In her spare time (when there rarely is any) she enjoys reading, working with horses, and baking.