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How does change happen within NASA, and what prevents it? Marcia Smith, founder of Space Policy Online, joins the show to discuss the opportunities and pitfalls faced by incoming presidential administrations and how NASA has—and hasn’t—changed over the decades. Will Artemis be reimagined? Will public-private partnerships introduce more risk than reward? And is change even the right default attitude to take? Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/change-and-continuity-at-nasa-with-marcia-smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marcia Smith, founder of Space Policy Online, joins the show to discuss the motivations and risks of pursuing change at NASA - and how much change can ultimately happen with Congress holding the purse strings.
It's Cheesy Trivia with Bob (and Marcia) Smith. What country is the largest producer of cheese? Which eats the most cheese per capita? What country invented processed cheese? And which one has a theme park dedicated to cheese? Plus, what's the fastest muscle in the human body.
Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast, host Andy Williams, the Director of Science in Space, interviews guest Laura Delgado Lopez, Senior Policy Analyst at NASA Science Mission Directorate. Laura shares her journey into the world of space policy, various career paths one can take in the industry, and the importance of international space cooperation. Conversations are geared towards career advice for aspiring space policy enthusiasts and include critical topics like sustainability challenges in space, diversifying the industry, and the practicalities of working for big organizations like NASA. Laura also discusses her role in policy-making, global implications of these policies, and her current research on international space cooperation in Latin America. NOTE: Unfortunately, there was a technical issue during the recording, which resulted in less-than-optimal audio quality. Listening with headphones is recommended! Bio: Laura Delgado López is a Senior Policy Analyst at the NASA Science Mission Directorate's Policy Branch, which provides policy support to the science leadership of the Agency. As a 2023-2024 Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow, she is currently on leave from NASA and is conducting research on international space cooperation in Latin America at the Americas Program of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Originally from Puerto Rico, Laura has worked in space policy in the Washington, DC, area for nearly 15 years. Prior to NASA, Laura was an advocacy lead at Harris Corporation's Space and Intelligence Systems Segment, a Project Manager at the Secure World Foundation (SWF), the Earth Observations Associate at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, and a correspondent for SpacePolicyOnline.com. Ms. Delgado López is a former Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier's Space Policy journal, the premier peer-reviewed publication for the interdisciplinary study of space policy, and serves on the SWF Advisory Committee. Her research has focused on space politics and policy, international cooperation, and public opinion, and has been featured in Space Policy, Astropolitics, Space News, among other publications. She enjoys working with early career professionals and regularly volunteers as a mentor in the space community. Ms. Delgado López holds an M.A. in international science and technology with a focus on space policy from the George Washington University and a B.A. in political science from the University of Puerto Rico. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-delgado-lopez Disclaimer: All guests are talking in their personal capacity and are not representing any official position of their former or current employing organization. Episode Guide: 00:05 Introduction to the Space Policy Pioneers Podcast 01:14 Guest Introduction: Laura Delgado Lopez 01:51 Laura's Journey into Space Policy 03:29 The Role of Passion and Interest in Space Policy 05:01 Laura's Career Path and Experiences 08:04 The Importance of Diverse Experiences and Mentorship 12:49 Working in Different Policy Fields: Industry vs Government 16:05 Experience with Space Policy Online 19:28 Working at NASA: The Dream Space Policy Job 25:50 Role in the Advisory Committee for the Secure World Foundation 28:41 Future Challenges in Space Policy 32:02 Research on International Space Cooperation in Latin America 36:16 Advice for Early Career Space Policy Enthusiasts 39:58 Laura's Big Picture and Role in the Space Policy Field 42:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links and Resources Companies and organisations NASA Science Mission Directorate: https://science.nasa.gov/ Dr Jens Feeley: https://science.nasa.gov/people/dr-jens-feeley/ NASA Careers: https://www.nasa.gov/careers/ National Academies: Science Engineering Medicine: https://www.nationalacademies.org/ Secure World Foundation: https://swfound.org/ SWF Director, Peter Martinez: https://swfound.org/about-us/our-team/dr-peter-martinez/ L3Harris: https://www.l3harris.com/ Centre for Strategic and International Studies: https://www.csis.org/ Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/copuos/index.html Space Generation Advisory Council https://spacegeneration.org Education George Washington University: https://politicalscience.columbian.gwu.edu/ Elliot School of International Affairs: https://elliott.gwu.edu/international-science-and-technology-policy GWU Space Policy Institute: https://spi.elliott.gwu.edu/ Fellowships and Internships Truman Fellowship: https://www.truman.gov/ Lloyd V Berkner Space Policy Internship: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/lloyd-v-berkner-space-policy-internship-program Space Policy Information Sources SpaceNews: https://spacenews.com/ Space Policy Online: https://spacepolicyonline.com/ Marcia Smith: https://twitter.com/SpcPlcyOnline SWF Newsletter: https://swfound.org/news/newsletters/
Marcia Smith of SpacePolicyOnline.com joins me for a roundup of space policy topics—the House Speaker mayhem, the outlook for budgets over the next year, what to do about the ISS and its related expenses, and a lot more.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 35 executive producers—Frank, Kris, Tyler, Fred, Lee, Pat from KC, Dawn Aerospace, Stealth Julian, Craig from SpaceHappyHour.com, Theo and Violet, Steve, Benjamin, Warren, Pat, Donald, Joel, David, Ryan, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Bob, The Astrogators at SEE, Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, Jan, SmallSpark Space Systems, Joonas, Brandon, Harrison, Matt, Chris, Russell, and four anonymous—and 838 other supporters.TopicsSpacePolicyOnline.com – Your first stop for news, information and analysis about civil, military and commercial space programsShutdown Averted, Government Funded Until November 17 – SpacePolicyOnline.comSpeaker Mike Johnson: “The People's House is Back in Business” – SpacePolicyOnline.comNASA Safety Panel Issues Clarion Call for ISS Deorbit Tug – SpacePolicyOnline.comNASA Upbeat About Future of Mars Sample Return Despite IRB-2 Report – SpacePolicyOnline.comSpaceX Warns Government Regulations Slowing Starship, Could Let China Get Ahead – SpacePolicyOnline.comNASA IG Skeptical of Major SLS Cost Savings From Services Contract – SpacePolicyOnline.comThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by Stoke SpaceWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works
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Ep. 82: Marcia Smith Strong. Caring. Comforting. Direct. These are just a handful of adjectives that clients have affectionately used to describe Marcia Smith, LPC, director of MARR's Right Side Up (RSU) – a six-month, state-funded, residential addiction treatment program for adult women (ages 18 and older), and adult women with dependent children (under age 13). […] The post Ep. 82: Marcia Smith appeared first on .
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Ep. 82: Marcia Smith Strong. Caring. Comforting. Direct. These are just a handful of adjectives that clients have affectionately used to describe Marcia Smith, LPC, director of MARR's Right Side Up (RSU) – a six-month, state-funded, residential addiction treatment program for adult women (ages 18 and older), and adult women with dependent children (under age 13). […] The post Ep. 82: Marcia Smith appeared first on .
Where are Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 moon boots today? And what company has had a single customer for 637 years? Answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Where in the world can you find a boiling river? And why do we call exercise weights dumb bells? Hear the Off Ramp Trivia Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo - stmu scholars)
Humanity is moving into space, and our businesses are coming with us. In recent years we have seen the beginnings of a new wave of human activity in space, from new commercial ventures, to exploration and even space tourism. But what does the future of our species in space look like? And will we recreate our problems and carry our political dysfunction with us into the final frontier?Join us for the latest episode of Earthlings Podcast as we ask these and more questions about our collective journey. We will look at current plans and challenges to building a commercial space station and explore the potentially life-changing experience of visiting space as a tourist. Finally, we will examine how terrestrial politics are being translated into space, and look at thorny issues of who will control and exploit resources on the moon and other celestial bodies.Our guests:Neeraj Gupta, general manager and SVP of Space Destinations at Sierra SpaceRyan Hartman, president and CEO at World ViewMarcia Smith, founder and editor of SpacePolicyOnline.comResources:Artemis AccordsMoon AgreementWebsites:Sierra SpaceWorld ViewSpacePolicyOnlinefA8nstH8K7g9WQRowW6dfA8nstH8K7g9WQRowW6dfA8nstH8K7g9WQRowW6dfA8nstH8K7g9WQRowW6d
What word was removed from the dictionary as archaic one year - then added as modern the next? And what famous artist had brushes tied to his hands so he could paint in his old age? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Photo: No known restrictions on publication. October 1929 @Batchelorshow #Bestof2021: Said William Gibson: “The future is already here – it's just not evenly distributed." #HotelMars: A long line of tourists for Earth-orbit hotel rooms. David Livingston Spaceshow.com. Marcia Smith, SpacepolicyOnline.com (Originally posted May 27, 2021) https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/space-tourism-hitting-its-stride/https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/space-tourism-hitting-its-stride/
What ancient Roman traditions of Saturnalia influenced Christmas? And what color car depreciates the least? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What video game brand is more than 100 years old? And what animal kills more humans than any other? Answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
Whose ghost did Winston Churchill see during a visit to the White House? And what color is in almost every scene of the classic horror movie, The Shining. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
When were the first electronic games played? And what are the world's most promiscuous countries? Hear Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp.
What national memorial was named for the attorney of a tin mining company? And what funeral put a pop song on the top of the charts for 14 weeks straight? Answers on The Off Ramp podcast, with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
What food product was once considered suitable only as horse feed? And what country is building a one-building city? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Where does the term Tank Top come from. And what was voted best toy of the 21st Century? Hear Bob & Marcia Smith on the Off Ramp Podcast.
What did the Catholic Church call the wickedest town in Christendom? And what is the Southernmost capital city of the United States? You may be surprised! Listen to The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Welcome to another episode of the Relatable Voice! On today's roadtrip, the RV is picking up Marcia Smith in Houston. Marcia is a mother, wife , Financial Coach and Real Estate agent serving the entire United States. Marcia loves helping people create solutions to their problems which will help them to live a better life . She is here today to give us some tips. Find more at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifechangingacademy https://www.facebook.com/groups/firsttimehomebuyingclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to another episode of the Relatable Voice! On today's roadtrip, the RV is picking up Marcia Smith in Houston. Marcia is a mother, wife , Financial Coach and Real Estate agent serving the entire United States. Marcia loves helping people create solutions to their problems which will help them to live a better life . She is here today to give us some tips. Find more at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifechangingacademy https://www.facebook.com/groups/firsttimehomebuyingclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What country has the world's longest coastline? And what's your occupation if you're a Knocker Upper? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What language was used to publish the first Bible in America? And how did the ten gallon hat get its name? Hear the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
The bird logo for Twitter has a name -- what is it? And how does recycled tin help you prevent cavities? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show
What global automaker learned how to set up an assembly line by sending an engineer through an American auto plant as a tourist. And who was the only President before JFK to dance at his inaugural ball. Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith www.theofframp.show
Where is “Second to the right, then straight on till morning”? And how did a tipped over test tube in 1910 ensure you a safer crash in an auto accident? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: NASA) www.theofframp.show
What adventurer's stories might have been lost for all time if he hadn't been imprisoned? And how long were Eva Braun & Adolph Hitler married? Hear the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. www.theofframp.show (Photo: Ethan Doyle White, Wikimedia Commons)
How did elevators turn society and real estate markets upside down? And what year is it right now in Ethiopia? Hear the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: JamesEdition)
Originally wedding cake wasn't eaten by the bride and groom. What was it used for? And what continent has more square miles than the surface of the moon? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons
What connection does the Catholic Church have with the Big Bang theory? And who is Bartholomew Richard Fitzgerald Smythe? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Pablo Carlos Budassi - Wikimedia Commons)
What World War II leader's grandfather was once known as “The King of Wall Street?” And what's the worst-ever toy-related environmental catastrophe? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Library of Congress)
Recently, Britain's oldest pub closed for business. How old was it? And what actor has won more Best Actor Academy Awards than any other. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What was the Wicked Bible? And what world famous beverage began life as “Brad's Drink?” Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What's Cupid's name in Greek mythology? And what famous holiday song was once known as “Smile and Show Your Dimple?” Hear The Off Ramp podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith.
Why is a quarry on a remote Scottish island critical to the Winter Olympics. And who was the first United Nations delegate to receive a standing ovation? Hear Titillating Trivia on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Paul Hart, Wikimedia Commons)
Beyond humans, who builds the tallest structures? And how did Marcia recently reduce her chances of dementia? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
Which U.S. State Capital sits atop a dormant volcano? And what musical group has the most addictive songs? Answers on the Off Ramp podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What's unusual about the snow being prepared for the Beijing Winter Olympics? And can you identify the Seven Seas? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What beauty contest has contestants with curves, long eyelashes -- and 4 feet? And why do Sea Otters hold hands while they sleep? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp, with Bob & Marcia Smith.
What famous inventor survived 600 lawsuits by people claiming he stole their idea? How many kinds of SPAM are there? What does SPAM mean? Hear The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Jonathunder Wikimedia Commons) https://www.theofframp.show/
An asteroid is heading towards Earth - how bad could it be? How big is the world's largest asteroid crater? And what is Dead Wax? Hear the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Image: JPL NASA)
What inspired The Little Black Dress? And what 10-year period is the most pivotal in a person's life. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp podcast, with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: GeishaBoy500, Wikimedia Commons)
113 Mind Bending Trivia - What Animal can we trace the word Vaccine to? And what Doll just entered the National Toy Hall of Fame? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Dept. of Defense) https://www.theofframp.show/
112 - Wrack Your Brain Trivia. Where on earth can you share your hotel with a giraffe? And what is Bugs Bunny's real name. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
111 - Idle Brains Trivia. What seven actors have portrayed James Bond in the movies? And what South American city was the capital of a European empire? Hear the answers on the Off Ramp Podcast with Bob and Marcia Smith.
How are Lava Lamps helping to make the Internet safer? And what do you call a pig who recites Shakespeare? Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Dean Hochman, Wikimedia Commons)
Which U.S. State has the most volcanoes? And what is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Hear the answers on The Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: G.E. Ulrich, USGS)
What famous aspect of Football was invented by a deaf quarterback? And what is the largest animal to ever roam the earth. Hear the answers on the Off Ramp with Bob & Marcia Smith. (Photo: Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum)
Marcia Smith started HGC Apparel the same year instagram was founded in 2011. This was 3 years after she graduated from Howard University. In this conversation we talk about social media then and now, how she built her brand and what she has done to protect her brand while staying creative. Enjoy! Let us know what you thought. https://hgcapparel.com https://instagram.com/hbcugrad https://hbcugraduates.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hbcugrad/support