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Part 2: The Blueprint for a High-Performance Grow RoomWelcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Nadia Sabeh, PhD, PE, aka Dr. Greenhouse.In The Blueprint for a High-Performance Grow Room, Mark Doherty picks up where Part 1 : Lights vs. HVAC: The Invisible War Happening Inside Your Canopy left off, focusing on what it truly takes to design a sustainable, high-performance cultivation facility in today's evolving market.They explore why cannabis still lacks a replicable “gold standard” grow room, how over-engineering can quietly drain budgets, and why long-term success depends more on managing costs than chasing higher yields. The conversation introduces a “less is more” economic strategy—arguing that survival in a maturing market depends on reducing costs and optimizing energy use, not just pushing for higher yields or 30%+ THC results. They also dive into designing within real-world constraints—retrofitted spaces, non-standard warehouses—and the importance of integrating lighting, HVAC, irrigation, and controls into one cohesive system rather than isolated parts.This episode is a practical reality check: high-performance grow rooms aren't built on hype or “magic” solutions—but on data, integration, and intentional design.About Nadia Sabeh, aka Dr. GreenhouseDr. Nadia Sabeh works with indoor and greenhouse growers to create the best possible environment for their crop. In 2017, she founded Dr. Greenhouse, Inc., an engineering firm that specializes in the design and operation of HVAC systems that maximize yield and quality, while minimizing costs. She and her team have worked on over 200 controlled environment agriculture (CEA) projects around the world. Her blog and podcast, "The Doctor Is In,” is geared toward growers who seek to advance their knowledge in CEA, climate management, and CEA crop production. She speaks regularly at conferences and events and has authored or interviewed for over 50 articles. Dr. Sabeh discovered CEA as an undergraduate working on a commercial mushroom farm, has a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, and is a licensed Mechanical Engineer in several states.If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Greenhouse, visit them at: www.DoctorGreenhouse.com.About Mark Doherty, Doherty AgMark Doherty is the Vice President of Construction and Facilities Management for Grown Rogue, bringing over 15 years of experience in controlled environment agriculture and commercial cannabis cultivation. Throughout his career, he has led operations and facility development across multiple national brands, including roles as COO at Dual Draft Integrated Airflow, Executive VP at urban-gro, and VP of Facilities Management at Vireo Growth.Through his firm Doherty Agriculture, Mark focuses on turning around underperforming cultivation assets using his signature People, Plants, Profits framework—treating each facility as a living, breathing machine to drive efficiency, consistency, and profitability. He is known for combining deep technical expertise with practical leadership to elevate both the people and the plants behind successful cultivation operations.If you'd like to connect with Mark, please email him at mark.edward.doherty@gmail.com.About TSRgrowTSRgrow's advanced cultivation technology helps growers improve efficiency, consistency, and crop performance. From high-performance LED lighting to remote power and monitoring solutions, TSRgrow provides scalable tools designed to support modern cultivation operations at every stage of the grow. To learn more about TSRgrow, visit www.TSRgrow.com.Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive upcoming episodes.

Dr. Stuart Grant, founder of Archetype Medtech, shares his journey designing and delivering breakthrough orthopedic and surgical innovations across the UK, US, and China. Stuart recounts how an early internship led him into medtech, what kept him there, and how building the ASPAC Innovation Center in China helped accelerate a total knee instrument system that dramatically reduced time to market. He explains the leap from corporate leader to entrepreneur: planning for years, earning a PhD in Medtech Product Innovation, and building a consultancy that helps startups and scale-ups turn early clinical unmet needs into market-ready, regulator-approved devices through a network of experts and an “expertise for equity” model.    Guest links: https://archetype-medtech.com/  Charity supported: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 074 - Stuart Grant [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome back to another episode of the Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host Lindsey, and today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Stuart Grant. Dr. Grant is a chartered engineer and the founder of Archetype Medtech, a consultancy and innovation studio helping medical device startups and scale ups transform early clinical, unmet needs into market ready products. With nearly 25 years of experience, Stuart has led global teams across the UK, US, China, and emerging markets delivering breakthrough innovations in hip, knee, shoulder, and trauma surgery. A highlight of his career was establishing the ASPAC Innovation Center in China, where he built R&D capability from the ground up and launched a pioneering total knee instrument system that dramatically reduced time to market. Passionate about advancing medical technology and mentoring future engineers, he bridges creativity, engineering, and regulation to accelerate safer, smarter medtech innovation worldwide. All right. Welcome to the show. It's so great to have you here today. Thanks for joining me. [00:01:57] Stuart Grant: It's lovely to be here, Lindsey. [00:01:58] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Well, I was wondering if you could start by sharing a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to medtech. [00:02:08] Stuart Grant: Yeah. So, I was actually, I'm obviously, as you can tell from my accent, I'm British, but I was born in Germany because my, my dad was in the military in the 1970s when I was born. So I was born actually in Berlin, which is quite interesting to be a place to be, grew up in. So I traveled around a lot here in the UK, in Germany with my dad getting posted everywhere. My mom's a nurse. So I was in medtech, not really knowing I was in medtech as a kid, but I, my family was, so yeah. And then obviously went to school, all the places I was at university. I went to university to do product design, and my goal was to be a product designer, a cool product designer, designing fancy products like Johnny Ive. And when I was looking for a job as a co-op, or an intern as you call them in the US, I was just really unsuccessful finding a job. I was doing a lot of interviews, getting turned down, sending my CV out a lot, and j happened just to advertise on the Board of University, and it said Johnson Orthopedics and no one really knew what that was in. And none of my fellow students at applied because they thought it would be designing baby bottles for putting talcum powder in and shampoo in and stuff like that. So they're like, "I'm not doing that job." So I desperately applied for it and luckily found out about all this medtech, and I've been here doing medtech for 25 years. So they gave me a job. I had to work hard to keep the job and get reemployed over and over again. But yeah, joining originally Johnson Orthopedics a long time ago is how I found out about medtech. I never knew when I was 18 that really it was a thing that existed. [00:03:47] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. So, okay. So you thought product design, and then when you got into medtech, what were some of the things that attracted you and that actually compelled you to stay and make a career out of it? [00:04:00] Stuart Grant: Ha. So I was a young guy with the student debts. What compelled me, I was getting paid to stay, but not to be too flippant about it, but, you know, when I was doing this engineering and design work in my early days in the CAD system, it was just so interesting. I was designing these products that were going into people or the instrumentation to make help the surgeon and going to these ORs and watching the surgeon do their job and trying to figure out how how I can make it better from their input was really interesting. I could apply it straight away, basically. In the early two thousands, there wasn't all these regulations and standards that slowed you down. So you could go and design an instrument, get it machined in the machine shop, get it clean, take it to the surgeon, he can use it, you know, probably be frowned upon 25 years later. But that's what we used to do and really adapt. And probably more interesting than going into product design and fast moving consumer goods where you're designing a, a kettle or a toaster or something, a plastic casing. It was actually much more interesting to do that. And I stayed because I spent four years here in Leeds, in the UK, was getting a bit bored and wanted to find something else to do, and then an opportunity came up in the US. So I moved over to Warsaw, Indiana, the orthopedics capital of the world, as you might know it. Worked there for, stayed there for seven years. Really enjoyed it.. People sort of bemoan Warsaw for being in the sticks in just a bunch of cornfields around it. But I enjoyed it. It's got, we had a good bunch of young friends there. I was in late twenties, early thirties at the time. There was Noah and Spikes. You'd go for a drink and some nice food. It was all right. I enjoyed my time and after that I was, after seven years, I was like, "Okay, what do I do next?" And I was looking around for jobs in medtech. Then another opportunity came up in and we were looking for people to go over and help set it up, train the staff on what MedTech product development was. And so I jumped to the chance and spent five years living in China, in Shanghai. After five years is your limit, so I had to come home. I couldn't stay. I wanted to stay, but they wouldn't allow me to. So, so I came back to the UK. And then started MDR for five years as leading the Joints MDR program, which was lots of fun, as you could probably tell, wasn't really R&D, was a lot of leadership and project management and dealing with a lot of people and a lot of problems on a day-to-day basis. And so, yeah, after that I I left J&J about three years ago and started my own product development agency. And we can talk about a little bit about that later. So that's where I am and where I got to. [00:06:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Yeah, I definitely wanna talk about that as well. But going back a little bit-- and perhaps this is actually something that's occurred since you started your own company as well-- but are there any moments that really stand out to you along your journey of affirming that, "Hey, yeah, I actually am in the right place, in the right industry?" [00:07:12] Stuart Grant: That's a really hard one is sort of the, is the grass always greener somewhere else, type of question. Right? I guess compare, you shouldn't compare, but comparing to my friends at my university, my product design and what they've done and what I've done they've moved into the car industry a lot. Went to the car development and car industries always had its ups and downs and its problems. And you know, they've had some really cracking jobs working for McLaren and Ferrari and you know, but I think just the interesting things that medtech do that nobody really knows about is really what keeps me moving along and having conversations with people when they, you tell them like, "I used to design hips and knees and shoulders and things like that," and they're like, "Oh, my mother's got a hip and knee" and blah, blah, and you really talk about it. Actually, my mother does have a hip now and she's going in a couple months time to get the other hip done. I do know what brand she's got, so. [00:08:10] Lindsey Dinneen: See, that's really cool. Yeah. Okay. So, so, on your LinkedIn I noticed that you describe yourself as a fixer, a challenger, and a change maker, which I love. But I'd love to hear from you exactly what you mean by all those things as you have developed in your career, and now as you're doing, of course, your own consulting. [00:08:34] Stuart Grant: Yeah, so in Johnson and my colleagues are probably, I agree with this, I had a bit of a reputation of getting the more difficult projects. The, that's probably why I got MDR in the end 'cause I would always get the projects that had problems and I enjoyed that. I liked digging deep and solving the problem and wrangling everyone together and pushing everybody along to help. And that was actually one of the reasons why I moved to the US 'cause the original project I moved to was the project leader left and it was in a bit of a shambles. So I went over to sort of, sort of try and get it together and just ended up staying and working on multiple projects. So I like that. Really challenging, not just the engineering side. The engineering side is obviously really interesting, but the challenging project management and people management and process management in a big corporation, all of those things, people, product, process, all come together just to cause a big headache sometimes, you know, herding cats as say and going, trying to solve those problems as an engineer, always trying to solve these problems, right? So it's you're always trying to figure out how you can move forward. [00:09:52] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. So, okay, so that kind of brings us to the company. So what was it like going from employee to entrepreneur? Were you, did you feel ready and prepared for that leap? Or what has that transition and pathway been for you? [00:10:10] Stuart Grant: So I've, I was a long-term planner. I was planning for this for five years whilst I was working for Johnson. So I went and got, when I came back to the UK I started my PhD and I knew getting a PhD was a real way of building credibility immediately, right? Before you step in a room and have a conversation with you, if you've got a PhD in the subject you're about to talk about, people pay attention, hopefully. Right? So I did my, so I did my PhD in Medtech Product Innovation, what the process is. So I spent seven years part-time working for Johnson, getting my PhD, knowing that eventually in my mid forties, there'll be an inflection point, which usually isn't people in big corporations, right, that either stay to the end for until you're six, mid sixties. If you hit 50, usually stay for the next decade, right? Or you leave and do something else. And I was like, "Okay, 45, I'm gonna pull the bandaid, go in, get my PhD, set up my own company plan, get the plan to do it, get the savings," and so I was working on MDR and a new MDR was coming to an end, and then they'd have to find me a new project, which probably didn't exist. So I also knew that J&J would be like, "Ah, Stuart, you've been here for 23 years. There's not really anything of your level here." I'd be like, "Great, let's go." So this was all a, you always it's a big step, right? I have a family. I can't just sort of walk in, not come in the office anymore. So it was a big plan that my wife and I had for quite a number of years to execute. So it's still a struggle. I've been doing it for three years. It's still hard work, still building the company, finding clients, understanding what their pain points are and improving your picture and all those other things, still is still a challenge, but it's a new challenge. [00:12:06] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:12:07] Stuart Grant: And as I say, as I said, when people worry about the risk, it's like I can easily just go and get a corporate job again as a move back and have all this new relevant experience. So it's a risk, but you have to balance that by the benefits. [00:12:21] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, calculated risk that you've planned for, so good for you. So, okay, so tell us a little bit about your company now and who you help and kind of where in the development or even ideation process that you can come in and really make a difference. [00:12:40] Stuart Grant: So, yeah, so Archetype MedTech is a product development, product innovation agency. And what we do, we usually work with startups or scale ups. Startup side, they'll have a proof of concept. They've already defined the unmet clinical need. They've sort of wrangled the technology and validated the actual technology does what it they're trying to make it do, but they just dunno how to make this a medical device product, right? They've they've got the technology, but they dunno how the product make a product that's sellable is releasable and it gets approved by FDA or here in the, i'll say here in the EU, I know I said in the UK, but MDR and I help them work out that product innovation strategy. So take them all through either they need to do the frontend innovation and understand their needs and the insights and the business case, and then the engineering requirements and specifications. The design and engineering part I help them with, and this is not just me. I have a network of experts, a sort of consortium of experts that come together and bring all these different specialties and then we help them with the testing, what testing they need to do, their risk management, usability, all that fun stuff. And then contact and help them work with the manufacturers. So contract manufacturers, then their regulatory approval. So really what we try to do is, 'cause we're bringing all this expertise as a group of people together, the entrepreneur, usually a salesman or surgeon at this point, who may be a university spin out, can spend a lot of time and money trying to find these experts, trying to find these resources, trying to understand the product development, the MedTech product development process, which is all written down in various books, but when you get down to the details, it gets really complicated. So what we do is help them go through that as fast and as efficiently as a possible, so they're not wasting capital fishing around for those experts. We already have that network of experts that we can bring in and take them through the process as quickly as possible. So that's what Archetype Medtech do for our clients. And has been successful. We have quite a number of clients, mostly in orthopedics and surgical 'cause that's my specialty in medtech. And what we also do, we just don't want to be a management consultancy firm. Well, we do if it's right, we share what we call expertise for equity. So we'll take some equity from the company, but we'll cut our day rates or maybe do it for free, do and help them go through the process as quickly as possible. That means we've got skin in the game, right? We're not just taking their money and going, "Great. This is great. Good luck on the commercialization. Not our problem." [00:15:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. [00:15:30] Stuart Grant: It is our problem. 'cause we want a return on our risk and our investment as well. So, yeah, that's what we try to do. And along with that we do a load of pro bono work with surgeons in the NHS who have had ideas. We help them just get their idea a bit further along so they can start looking for funding and investment, and I can share that with you later 'cause it's a really important program that the NHS run it. If there's any mentors out there that want to get involved I can point them in the right direction. [00:16:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Actually that's fantastic and I would love to hear a little bit more about the organization and yeah, how people can get involved and help and what do they all do. [00:16:10] Stuart Grant: Yeah. So the NHS have set up this called NHS Clinical Entrepreneurs Program. This is not my company. This is a completely separate organization. And what it is, clinicians, anybody who works in the NHS-- you know NHS is a 1.6 million people who are employed in the NHS. It's a massive company organization. They come up with clinical needs 'cause they're in the problem and they start working out how they solve it, even through medical device or health tech or an app or anything, right? And they can go into this, it is basically the equivalent of an accelerator program over about nine months. And we have mentors like myself who work with those clinicians to help them develop their idea. So I've got a couple of clinicians that I work with. One is developing a neurosurgical device for helping him cut out tumors in the brain. At the moment, they use two tools. They use a scalpel and a cordy, a bipolar cordy, and they're very basic tools. And what he has to do, he's under a microscope, and he has to swap these one by one, does this scalpel to cut the vascularization of the tumor. Then he has to seal it. And he has to pass the nurse has to pass in these tools and he can't see a, see the nurse passing him. So he is like, "Can I develop a tool that's in one a scalpel and a bipolar" so he doesn't have to keep changing the tool in his hand? And you can know by the cognitive load and changing that tool in the field that these surgeries take eight to 12 hours to cut out a tumor from the brain. So he's saying every, he swaps his tool about 200 times and it takes three seconds. So you can start doing the maths. [00:17:59] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. [00:18:01] Stuart Grant: Yeah. And then the other, so the other is a doctor, actually, the doc is a neonatal doctor and he's trying to develop a langoscope for neonatal babies. The langoscopes at the moment haven't really improved in the last 60 years. The Muller blades, they're called, and they're the stainless steel things that basically adult ones have been shrunk down to baby size and changed a little bit. They're not very good. And when you've got a newborn baby who's struggling to breathe, the mother's there obviously upset, so the father's probably there and you're trying to get langoscope down their throat, it's not a great, it is a very stressful situation, so he's kind of developed a, trying to develop a better one, right? Even the simple things. These things are made of stainless steel and you put a piece of metal on a baby's tongue. A newborn baby's obviously never experienced cold before, so they obviously start freaking out and squirming and you're trying to get this thing down her throat. It's crazy. So I'm helping him to see if he can come up with a better solution. He's got a, got an idea at the moment. He's developed some prototypes and we're gonna help him get it, see if we can get it a bit further along, and hopefully get to the market and solve this real small unmet clinical need, but really important one. [00:19:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's incredible to hear about both of those stories. That is really exciting. I love I-- this is partly why I love this industry so much is the innovation coming out of it is always amazing. People care so deeply about making a difference and improving patient outcomes, and then to hear about those kinds of innovations, ugh, that's awesome. [00:19:38] Stuart Grant: Yeah. Yeah. So if there's any experts out there listening who wanna get involved in the N-H-S-C-E-P program, I know Australia does one too. So yeah, get involved and share your knowledge freely to some clinicians who wanna, who have found an unmet clinical need and wanna solve it, but don't know how to. [00:19:56] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Love it. That's fantastic. So it, it seems like, you know, from your career trajectory and your continuing education all this time that you are not someone who sits still very well. And I think you mentioned this a little bit in your LinkedIn profile, you like to keep moving. So one of the things that I noticed that you do, and I'd love if you share about it, is you do lectures on the history of innovation. Could you share a little bit about that? [00:20:24] Stuart Grant: Yeah. So. I I really, so I sort of got into reading about innovate. I love reading innovation books, right, nonfiction, innovation books, which I got in about 10 years ago. I read probably one of the first one was "The Idea Factory," which is about Bell Labs. And that was how Bell Labs has invented the telephone system and invented the transistor, won a load of Nobel Prizes. Shockley and Bardine were there. They just had this crazy Medici effect going on in Bell Labs. The Medici effect when you collect everybody together in a small area and they just start bouncing ideas and coming up with some hugely creative solutions. And that comes from Florence when DaVinci and Michelangelo and Raphael were all kicking about Florence and they were all paid for by the Medici family, so this why it's called the Medici. There's a book about it actually called "The Medici Effect." So I started reading all this and started just going backwards in history and getting to the industrial revolution and how the industrial revolution happened. And going further back to these group of men called the Lunar Men who were in Birmingham here in the UK who basically, it was James Watt, who invented the steam engine, Wedgewood, who was the pottery guy. It is Rasmus Darwin, who was Charles Darwin's great-grandfather. Yeah. All these people, they were called the Lunar Man 'cause they met every month in the full moon and discussed ideas and I think probably got drunk. [00:22:00] Lindsey Dinneen: I mean... [00:22:03] Stuart Grant: So yeah, I just love reading it and you know, I love, I'm now a little bit of a brag. As of last month, I'm a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, and that is quite prestigious that was created by George Stevenson, and George Stevenson was the guy who created the steam train. [00:22:23] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. [00:22:23] Stuart Grant: So we took Watts' idea of the steam engine, put it on wheels, figured out how to work. And I love, I just love steam trains and that's very dorky of me, I know. But I love, as a mechanical engineer, just seeing all the bits move and actually seeing them chug around all the noise and the steam. And here where I live in Yorkshire, in the UK, up the road in York is the National Railway Museum, which all the steam trains are at. Darlington is west. George Stevenson had his the original railway, the Darton Stock Railway. So George Stevenson created the Institute of Mechanical Engineers 'cause he was a mechanical engineer and his son created the rocket the first really fast once, Robert Stevenson. So learning all this and then figuring out how, then I went back-- I'm, so this is a long answer to your question-- then I went back went back and like understood why the industrial revolution happened and it was all about the banking system here, how people could get capital. And then the legal system grew up to protect that capital. And then agriculture improved in the UK so people weren't just stuck on farms, subsistence farming. There was enough food being produced to support the population so the population could go and work in factories and obviously James Watt creating the steam power created more power. So people in horses and everybody didn't have to work so hard. And then there was politics involved with the Hugonos, which were the Protestant, the French Protestants came over and they had all, they had the ability to make all these machine parts, 'cause that's our skill. Some of them came to the UK and the others went to Switzerland. And that's where the watch industry in Switzerland created. And then, you know, and then the scientific approach and the enlightenment came in the UK and it all just sort of bubbled up into the industrial revolution and then cascaded through the 19th century and the 20th century in. Here we are in the 21st century. So I just love knowing that whole pathway of somebody said "We need more legal," and then somebody said, "We need more banking" and as startups, right, investment is the king. So it all started 300 years ago with the UK banking system. [00:24:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Fascinating. Oh my goodness. That is so interesting. Yeah. Okay. One other interesting thing I caught from your LinkedIn profile is that you are a painter, but you are an exhibited painter, yes? [00:24:51] Stuart Grant: Yeah, I, well, I try. [00:24:54] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. [00:24:54] Stuart Grant: So yeah. Obviously I did product design right? And I did product design because at school, I was good at art and I was good at maths and physics. So I was looking around going, "What discipline do those three things fit together?" And it looked like it was product design. I was like, "Okay, I'm half an engineer, half an artist, not good at either." So about 10 years ago I decided to pick up art again. It was, started to go to classes and doing landscapes and actually sadly the industrial decline of Britain's, so the old buildings of the industrial revolution and stuff like that. So I paint that stuff. [00:25:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, that's so cool. [00:25:37] Stuart Grant: Put it into exhibitions and sometimes get rejected, sometimes get accepted, and try and sell a couple so I can at least call myself an artist. [00:25:45] Lindsey Dinneen: There you go. I love it. Yeah. Well, and that creativity and that artistry does, you know, impact your work in general, because I think sometimes having that outlet actually spurs some just creative solutions outside of the box that, you know, might have not come to you immediately if you were just like, you know, head down, really working hard on this project. And then if you could take a step back do you feel that it helps you in that way at all? [00:26:15] Stuart Grant: Yeah. Yeah, it definitely does. Not thinking about work is and just having it percolate in the background and not actually, 'cause it's a very slow deliberate process painting, right? So it does, you just lose hours and hours painting something, which is really nice. Obviously I've got a, I've got a 5-year-old at the moment running around, so I don't do that much painting. I usually just reserve it for when I go to my art class on Wednesday nights 'cause trying to focus is not a thing for a 5-year-old. [00:26:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, That's fair. Okay. Well, all right, so pivoting the conversation just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a master class on anything you want. It could be within your industry. It also could be your history of innovation, but what would you choose to teach? [00:27:08] Stuart Grant: So I thought about this when you gave that question because I was like, "Well, I've already talked about the history of innovation and that can pretty boring." So my other boring side, when you do a PhD, you always wish you did another subject. That's the thing is like, I wish I studied that instead. So my, as you go through the PhD, you learn other things and you're like, "Oh, that's really interesting." And you go down rabbit holes and you're like, "Oh, well stop. That's not my job. That's not what I'm trying to do here." One of the ones was how technology and society are interlinked. So technology drives society, and we've got lots of examples of that. Steam engines, trains, telephones, electricity, light bulb, broadband, and now AI. And so technology affects society. Then society drives technology. They're a virtuous circle. Some people say it not virtuous at all, but they, that's what happens. And understanding how those two things, society and culture and technology all interact is really interesting to me. And obviously not all technologies are adopted. Some are abandoned. Sometimes the better technology is abandoned for an inferior technology for lots and lots of reasons. There's examples. In the eighties, it was VHS and beta max, Blu-ray and HD DVDs. And what else? The keyboard, QWERTY keyboard is meant to be terrible. And that was designed 'cause of typewriters at the time. So the keys didn't smash together, but obviously that's not needed anymore. So those things interest me and I like to study that more, but I like to study it. Thinking about medtech and how our technology in medtech has affected society and using that lens 'cause we also always talk about clinical needs, right? What's your unmet clinical need? What are you trying to solve here? But there's also a social and cultural need that you are maybe not addressing directly, but you are addressing it. And how that drives medtech, and you know, it's we talk about like medtech equality and democratizing medtech and making it more accessible, but there's always the flip size of medtech inequalities. The big one probably at the moment is robotic surgery. Hugely expensive. Only available to very few. So how will that filter through society? How does that affect society? Will it just be for the rich developed countries to use robotic surgery? How will that affect it going forward the next 10, 20 years? Because it uses a capital equipment, right? They can't be diffused through society very easily. So that, that's one thing I would like to study and sort of talk about a little bit more, 'cause I think it's really interesting, especially now AI is being talked about and how digitizing healthcare is gonna happen over the next decade. Interesting if we're overclaiming that at the moment and a lot of startups are overclaiming, what they can really do and is it gonna, is there gonna be a backlash? Who knows? Let's see. In our, maybe in a decade, I'll present a course on it. [00:30:23] Lindsey Dinneen: There you go. Okay. And time will tell. Alright. I like it. Very cool. Okay. And how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:30:34] Stuart Grant: Yeah. My PhD was like, I would probably like, I'd like to remember my PhD findings, but I'm like, no, who cares? [00:30:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh. [00:30:45] Stuart Grant: I, I've got, of course, my family, making an impact on my, what I've done here with my family, but, and I was really thinking about this question earlier. I was like, "Well, I hope this isn't the end. I hope I haven't peaked." [00:31:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, that's fair, okay. [00:31:06] Stuart Grant: So maybe the next 20, 30 years, hopefully I'll be remembered for something, I hope. [00:31:12] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. To be determined. I like that. I like that a lot all right. [00:31:18] Stuart Grant: It's a positive. [00:31:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. It's, and it's a forward way of thinking that, you know, you don't have to limit yourself to what you've already done or accomplished or seen. Who knows? The world is exciting. Yeah. I like it. Okay. [00:31:33] Stuart Grant: Well, yes, I'm yeah, definitely. [00:31:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, all. [00:31:36] Stuart Grant: One of the things we're doing-- I was looking at the Australian MedTech market and really just trying to figure out what's going on to see if there's anything I can do there. And talking to my wife, we decided, 'cause my daughter's not at school yet, we decided, "Let's go to Australia for an extended holiday." And it was gonna be like a month and we'll start working it all out, like we're just gonna go for three months, March, April and May this year, to sort of experience Australia, experience the MedTech market, go meet a lot of people, understand and just sort of grow and try to understand another way of people. I know Australia, they've got a similar culture to the UK and the US. But they do, they are far away. So they have a different take on things. And I wanna see what a difference is and see if I can get involved. So we're off to Australia on the MedTech market, so if anybody's listening, reach out to me on LinkedIn. It'll be we'll hopefully when I'm over there, we are in Brisbane. We can meet up. [00:32:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Excellent. Yeah, no, that's really exciting. And I actually have a few people I can connect you with as well, so, yeah. Okay. And then final question. What is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:32:48] Stuart Grant: Oh. I think it's, it is back to my old answers, it's back to the steam trains. I just love watching the mechanism going around. My, me and my daughter who's exhibiting engineering characteristics, shall we say. Love, we love going to the railway museum and running around 'cause you can go and touch the trains, you can get on them, you can get your hands greasy if you want to, if you touch the wrong bit of it. She loves seeing them. And they're just, so when these engineers designed all these big bits of metal, they didn't have FEA or CAD or anything. They just sort of took a guess at the curves and how it should look. And some of these parts they designed are so beautiful when you start looking at them, it just makes me smile, like there was a person, a man, we'll have to say a man, right, 'cause it was 200 years ago... [00:33:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. [00:33:44] Stuart Grant: A engineer who decided he was gonna make it like that out of wood. And they were cast into iron and they just they were just sitting in their shop and just did what they thought was right. And most of the time it didn't break. [00:34:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Most of the time. There you go. Yeah. That's great. I love that. Well this has really been a fantastic conversation. I'm so grateful for you joining me today and sharing just some of your history and you know, what you're looking forward to next. I think it's, I think it's really incredible when you get to combine all the different things, like you said. You've got sort of that design and problem solving and you've got the engineering and you've got all these cool things that just make you an incredible help to the MedTech industry. And we're excited to be making a donation on your behalf, as a thank you for your time today, to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, which provides beds for children who don't have any in the United States. So thank you for choosing that charity to support. Thanks for joining and thanks for everything you're doing to change lives for a better world. [00:34:52] Stuart Grant: Yeah, thanks, Lindsey. It's been a real pleasure talking to you. [00:34:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Thank you again. [00:35:00] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. 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Jim Damico is a US Peace Corps Education volunteer serving at a small rural school in Armenia. He is a native of Kansas City but since 2008, Jim has been doing volunteer teaching in Asia. First in Mongolia, but then with the Peace Corps in Thailand, Mongolia again, Nepal, and now Armenia. But over the years, Jim has had several careers: Mechanical Engineer, Physical Therapist, and lots of travel before he started teaching.Contact Jim DamicoAs a way of paying it forward for all the folks that have helped me along this Peace Corps journey, I've set up a website, WanderingTheWorld.com - All Things Peace Corps, to give tips and advice to PC applicants, invitees, and volunteers. I also have a monthly newsletter so folks can keep up to date with everything I add to the site.8. Social Media Site Profile links: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram X TikTokWebsite: https://wanderingtheworld.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderingtheworld.facebookInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingtheworldcom/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanderingtheworld/Monthly Newsletter: https://wanderingtheworld.substack.comDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

In Part 1 of this episode, Mark Doherty sits down with Nadia Sabeh, aka Doctor Greenhouse, to expose the hidden conflict between high-intensity lighting and the HVAC systems responsible for maintaining balance in controlled environments.Together, they discuss:The Three-Legged Stool of CEA and why lighting, HVAC, and plant biology must be designed as one integrated systemHow increasing photon density drives heat load, humidity, and energy demandThe risks behind the rise of under-canopy lighting and the unintended consequences of chasing more photonsWhy optimizing one system in isolation often leads to higher costs and diminishing returnsThis episode reveals the invisible forces shaping canopy performance, and why many grow rooms fail long before the first plant goes in.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Mechanical engineers under the former 4 digit NOC code 2132, currently referred to as NOC 21301.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

This Biotech CEO Wants To Cure Lung Cancer – Maria Zanes President & CEO bioAffinity Technologies BIAF Ticker: BIAF Websitehttps://bioaffinitytech.com/Maria Zannes, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director, bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIAF)BioSince founding bioAffinity Technologies in 2014, Ms. Zannes has built a team of award-winning scientists and executives who are advancing breakthrough diagnostics for lung cancer and other pulmonary diseases. The company's first commercial product, CyPath® Lung, is a noninvasive, accurate test for early-stage lung cancer that has proven to detect the disease as early as Stage 1A when it can be cured. Prior to bioAffinity Technologies, Ms. Zannes founded The Zannes Firm to provide strategic solutions for private industry in the medical, environmental and energy fields. Previously, she was President of the Energy Recovery Council, a national trade group and General Manager of ECOS Corporation, a subsidiary of Burlington Environmental. Earlier in her career, she was a legislative aide to Congressman Charles Wilson (D-TX) after having worked as a journalist for Voice of America and the Associated Press. She has been awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Earth Engineering Center Award from Columbia University. Ms. Zannes received her J.D. from the University of Puget Sound in Washington State and is licensed to practice law in New Mexico. bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIAF)Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide with an estimated 1.8 million deaths annually. Diagnosing and treating early-stage lung cancer can significantly improve outcomes and increase patient survival. bioAffinity Technologies addresses the urgent need for noninvasive, accurate early-stage lung cancer diagnosis. The Company's lead product, CyPath® Lung, accurately detects early-stage lung cancer in high-risk patients as early as Stage 1A. Using CyPath® Lung as part of the diagnostic pathway can lead to earlier diagnosis, fewer unnecessary invasive procedures, reduced patient anxiety, and lower medical costs for the world's largest cancer killer. CyPath® Lung is sold as a Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) by Precision Pathology Laboratory Services, a bioAffinity Technologies company, and reimbursed by Medicare, private payors and federal healthcare systems, including the VA. CyPath® Lung uses proprietary advanced flow cytometry and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer by analyzing the lung microenvironment. CyPath® Lung incorporates a fluorescent porphyrin that is preferentially taken up by cancer and cancer-related cells. The test demonstrated 92% sensitivity, 87% specificity, and 88% accuracy in individuals with small indeterminate pulmonary nodules that often pose diagnostic challenges. The test provides actionable information for physicians to guide next steps in patient care. Physicians using CyPath® Lung for their high-risk patients have reported multiple case studies in which CyPath® Lung detected lung cancer at Stage 1A when standard imaging, risk calculator models and serum marker tests indicated the nodules were likely benign. Conversely, a negative CyPath® Lung result has spared many patients from unnecessary and sometimes risky invasive procedures, including biopsy.

Your anxiety, procrastination, and perfectionism aren't multiple problems you need to "manage" forever. They're symptoms of one malfunctioning system you can actually fix.Mechanical Engineer turned CEO, Daniel Packard shares his journey from spending $100K and 10 years on therapy, coaches, and retreats that kept him stuck. After battling crippling PTSD from a toxic relationship, Daniel discovered the "improvement industrial complex" wasn't designed to solve problems, just manage them. His company, Full Liberation Technology, spent 8 years and over $1M researching why traditional approaches fail. 3 Key Takeaways(1) You Don't Have Multiple Problems—You Have Multiple Symptoms.(2) The Industry Has a Results Problem.(3) Your Nervous System Needs Daily Nutrition. Try Daniel's Fear Mechanism Turn-Off Technique free at https://danielpackard.com/real and experience measurable change in just 5 minutes. Download the Nervous System Nutrient Map to discover which nutrients you're missing.

Daniel Packard is a Mechanical Engineer whose company Full Liberation Technology spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to develop a completely innovative inner emotional technology that makes it possible to be free of what holds you quickly and permanently. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Understanding concepts will never create transformation, only results and action do. 2. Anxiety, procrastination, and self-doubt aren't mind problems. They're symptoms of a malfunctioning nervous system. 3. When the fear switch turns off, your potential unlocks quickly, simply, and permanently. Try the free Struggle Switch Turn-Off Technique and see the results first hand. Learn more about Daniel's work and programs - Full Liberation Technology Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. Thrivetime Show - This is your year to take your business to the next level. Start your transformation by attending the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and featuring Football Star and Entrepreneur, Tim Tebow and President Trump's Son Eric Trump at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

Dr. Alice Bunn works in space. Actual space. So when she talks about high-stakes collaboration, she means it. This conversation goes deep on leadership, trust, the courage to be wrong out loud — and why surrounding yourself with the right energy matters more than most of us admit. Alice's full bio is below.  Hope you love it  Richard

Kathryn Rosie, Mechanical Engineer at SAAO describes the building of Hera, a radio telescope.

This special mini-series, The People Behind the Progress, celebrates the finalists for the UK Space and Satellite Personality of the Year Award – A distinction that honors people whose ideas, integrity, and influence have advanced the UK's role on the global stage.  In the first episode of this mini-series, we hear from Dr. Alice Bunn, President of UKspace. Dr Alice Bunn is a globally recognised leader in science and engineering, with a distinguished career spanning strategic leadership, international diplomacy, and public engagement. Awarded an OBE in the Queen's Honours List in 2022 for her services to the UK space sector, Alice is President of the UKspace Trade Association and has a 25-year career in the space sector where she has held leadership positions in national, European and global contexts. Alice sits on the Advisory Board of Strategy International and acts as strategic advisor to a number of companies spanning the UK and international space sectors. As former Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, she led a global organisation of over 115,000 members, where she successfully reversed a 15-year financial decline and implemented a transformative strategy focused on societal impact. Previously, Alice served as International Director at the UK Space Agency, where she secured record investments in the European Space Agency and pioneered new approaches to civil space security and infrastructure. Alice is a passionate advocate for science communication and is a chartered engineer. Alice is regularly called upon as a media expert contributor to all things space and engineering, appearing on BBC, Radio 4, ITN, Sky News and in demand as a speaker at international summits and conferences such as Davos, UN Summits, TEDx and more. Alice has a PhD in Metallurgy from Darwin College, University of Cambridge, and is also a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society. As an avid wild swimmer, she proudly sits as the Chair of the Board at SwimTayka, a drowning prevention charity that teaches kids in developing countries to swim.

Suzanne Hill CQP FCQI, CEng FIMechE is a highly motivated and successful Executive Quality Professional, with global recognition for excellence in problem solving, quality strategy and business improvement.With experience of senior leadership roles within Aerospace and Automotive, Suzanne founded Assured Quality Improvements Limited in 2012 and has since provided manufacturing & logistics quality improvement services in a range of sectors.Suzanne's main activity now, is training Aerospace standards AS9117 and AS13100, together with Problem Solving and Risk analysis. With this knowledge Suzanne is an associate lecturer at Warwick University.An avid volunteer for the Chartered Quality Institute, Suzanne won the International Volunteer of the Year (2020) and is the Chair of the Derby and Nottingham network, which won the Volunteering Impact award in 2025.CQP FCQI = Chartered Quality Professional, Fellow of the Chartered Quality Institute CEng FIMenchE = Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore the strategic insights behind managing physical assets, a critical yet often overlooked driver of operational excellence and business value.Our guest is James Reyes-Picknell, Director and Principal Consultant at Conscious Asset, a Mechanical Engineer and author of Uptime - Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management. James brings nearly five decades of experience across industries like mining, aerospace, manufacturing, and utilities, and is a recipient of Canada's Sergio Guy Award for his contributions to the profession.Key Highlights:1. Impact of Physical Assets: James explains how machinery, fleets, and IT systems drive business success and the hidden costs of neglected maintenance.2. The Value of Doing Maintenance Right: Real-world examples of how proactive maintenance reduced costs by 20% and increased revenue by up to $1 billion.3. Why Companies Overlook Assets: Common misconceptions and structural mindsets that lead businesses to view maintenance as an expense rather than an investment.4. Strategies for Excellence in Maintenance Management: Leadership, training, and consulting practices that ensure reliable, high-performing assets.5. The Future of Asset Management: Insights on AI, predictive maintenance, and upcoming conferences shaping the evolution of asset management worldwide.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

Troops are notoriously tough on their gear—armoured vehicles, weapons, field equipment, and electronics all take a beating. But have no fear, we have the right people across the country and overseas to get everything back in working order! In this episode, Master Warrant Officer Josh Wolfrom talks about the critical work of the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME).Feel free to contact Captain Adam Orton with any comments or questions:armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.caConnect with the Canadian Army on social media:Facebook  | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTubeVisit Forces.ca if you are considering a career in the Army.Copyright Information© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence, 2025

Geoengineering Solution Embraces Aircraft to Cool Earth Temps” (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers). Continuing from the same source, “Commercial widebody aircraft  can be retrofitted for stratospheric aerosol injection”. “GEOENGINEERING: A RISKY BUT NECESSARY SOLUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE?” (Climate Cosmos). Climate engineering is becoming all but impossible to hide in plain sight, populations are finally beginning to awaken. The latest installment of Global Alert News is below.

In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing upcoming webinars that Clear Admit is hosting. Graham and Alex will be hosting an AMA-style webinar on August 26th via YouTube, as the new admissions season gets underway! Here's the link to follow us on YouTube and join the livestream: https://bit.ly/cayoutubelive.  Graham also highlighted the upcoming September series of admissions events, where Clear Admit will host the majority of the top MBA programs to discuss Round 2 application strategy. Signups for this series are here: https://bit.ly/cainsidemba Graham then noted an admissions tip which provides general guidance for MBA application essay writing. This also includes a section on how to use AI in helping to craft those essays. Graham also highlighted a new series that Clear Admit is publishing this season, which focuses on profiling some of the leading MBA faculty at the top business schools. For this week, we have profiles on two Wharton faculty. We continue our series of Adcom Q&As; this week we hear from Texas / McCombs and Michigan / Ross. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected three ApplyWire entries: This week's first MBA admissions candidate has an interesting European background and now works in Wealth Management in Switzerland. They want to move into venture capital, in the United States. This week's second MBA candidate is a mechanical engineer from India. They have a 740 GMAT and 8.35 GPA. The final MBA candidate works in London, and while they have a very good undergraduate record, their GMAT is currently 625. They do plan to retake the test before applying. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What does it take to build a rock-solid mindset, scale a business you love, and still have time for the life you want? In this inspiring conversation, Julie sits down with Carina Groombridge, engineer turned entrepreneur and coach, to explore how mindset shapes success at every level.Carina shares her journey from the male-dominated aerospace industry to creating her own thriving coaching business. She opens up about the power of setting boundaries, learning to delegate, saying “no” without guilt, and redefining what success really means.If you've ever felt stuck in hustle mode, struggled with people-pleasing, or wondered how to balance ambition with freedom, this episode will give you both the encouragement and practical tools you need.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to develop a “rock-solid mindset” that helps you bounce back when things don't go as planned.Why new levels in business bring familiar challenges—and how to face them differently each time.The biggest mental baggage entrepreneurs carry (and how to unpack it).Practical ways to buy back your time through delegation and boundaries.Carina's quick-win exercise to identify the biggest thing holding you back right now.Links and Resources:Connect with Carina Groombridge: CarinaBroombridge.comFollow Carina on Instagram: @CarinaGroombridgeFree Gift: Failure Recovery – 4 Steps to Get Back to Feeling Powerful (link in show notes)Download Julie's free resources at This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world.A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business.Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermindSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

What You'll Learn:In this episode, host Shane Daughenbaugh, Andy Olrich, and guest Matthew Rassi discuss the future of manufacturing. They explore the unique characteristics and misconceptions about Gen Z in the workforce. They emphasize the importance of providing purpose, ownership, and flexibility to engage Gen Z.About the Guest:Matthew is a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in production leadership and operations, including 10 years in medical device manufacturing. He holds a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and teaches Six Sigma courses at Governors State University. He serves on the Board of Advisors for FCS Manufacturing and is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineering. In 2021, he earned a patent for a laparoscopic instrument design. Through his consulting work, he helps small businesses implement Lean practices and develop self-directed teams. Matthew is also active in reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals through Lifehouse-Group. Outside of work, he enjoys family life with his 11 children and 3 grandchildren and restoring old homes.Links:Click Here For Matthew Rassi's LinkedInClick Here For Lean Manufacturing Expert Website 

Are you struggling with energy, brain fog, or feeling stuck in midlife? This episode is for you.In this powerful episode #206 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell chats with Jenny Waters, a former engineer who turned a family health crisis into a mission-driven wellness business. Jenny shares her raw and relatable story of perimenopause, her husband's autoimmune diagnosis, and how she reclaimed her health—and her confidence—through transformational nutrition.Now a certified Transformational Nutrition Coach and founder of Jenny Waters Wellness, she helps women in midlife reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and build a second act filled with energy, purpose, and passion.

Chris Pratt is a mechanical engineer who makes double walled ceramic mugs. After being laid off during Covid Chris started designing and making plaster molds for slip casting. Over the past few years Chris has refined his process with automated casting and glazing machines. https://ThePottersCast.com/1147

Before the ballpoint pen, people used their hands, reeds, bamboo, brushes, quills, and eventually nibs to write or draw. But how did things evolve from there to get to things like the fountain pen, and eventually, a ballpoint? Research: "pen." Britannica Library, Encyclopædia Britannica, 26 Jul. 2021. libraries.state.ma.us/login?eburl=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.eb.com&ebtarget=%2Flevels%2Freferencecenter%2Farticle%2Fpen%2F59036&ebboatid=9265652. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025. "Pen." UXL Science, UXL, 2008. Gale In Context: Science, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CV2646000736/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=52ede570. Accessed 27 May 2025 “Patent of Mr. Frederick Bartholomew Folsch, of Oxford street, for improvements on instruments, and pens, to facilitate writing.” https://archive.org/details/jstor-30072521/mode/2up Bayley, Stephen. “Obituary: Baron Marcel Bich.” The Independent. 6/1/1994. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-baron-marcel-bich-1419867.html Bourque, Joseph. “The Waterman Pen.” American Heritage. Jul/Aug92, Vol. 43 Issue 4, p30. Brachmann, Steve. “The Evolution of Modern Ballpoint Pen: A Patent History.” IP Watchdog. 12/10/2014. https://ipwatchdog.com/2014/12/10/the-evolution-of-modern-ballpoint-pen-a-patent-history/id=52550/ Cross, Alonzo T. “Stylographic Pen.” U.S. Patent 232804. 10/5/1880. Daniels, Maygene. “The Ingenious Pen: American Writing Implements from the Eighteenth Century to the Twentieth.” The American Archivist , Summer, 1980, Vol. 43, No. 3 (Summer, 1980). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/40292316 Di Nardo, Sam. “When was the Fountain Pen Invented: A Brief History.” Dayspring Pens. 1/2/2023. https://www.dayspringpens.com/blogs/the-jotted-line/when-was-the-fountain-pen-invented-a-brief-history-1 Di Nardo, Sam. “Who Invented the Ballpoint Pen?: A Brief History.” Sayspring Pens. s1/2/2023. https://www.dayspringpens.com/blogs/the-jotted-line/who-invented-the-ballpoint-pen-history?srsltid=AfmBOopQR061KHIKpgm_a0a0IHiTSiY_V-ahwIFQxU5MYzLLQ5vpHjXv Dowling, Stephen. “The cheap pen that changed writing forever.” BBC. 10/29/2020. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201028-history-of-the-ballpoint-pen German Patent and Trademark Office. “László Biró´s 125th birthday.” https://www.dpma.de/english/our_office/publications/milestones/inventionsthatmadehistory/kugelschreiber/index.html Laszlo, Josef Biro. “Writing Instrument.” U.S. patent 2390636. 12/11/1945. Loud, J.J. “Pen.” U.S. Patent 392046. 10/30/1888. National inventors Hall of Fame. “Laszlo Josef Biro.” https://www.invent.org/inductees/laszlo-josef-biro Riesberg, Van Vechton. “Fountain Pen.” U.S. Patent 1171652. 2/15/1916. Rothman, Lily. “Why the Invention of the Ballpoint Pen Was Such a Big Deal.” Time. 10/29/2015. https://time.com/4083274/ballpoint-pen/ The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. “#236 Birome Ballpoint Pen Collection.” https://www.asme.org/about-asme/engineering-history/landmarks/236-birome-ballpoint-pen-collection Waterman, L.E. “Fountain Pen.” U.S. Patent 293545. 2/12/1884. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Felton Keith ("JFK") is an award winning Mechanical Engineer & Labor Economist. He's also the CEO of InclusionScore Companies and a lecturer at the University of Georgia. In 2017 he was the first Black LGBT Person to run for federal office in the United States, via his bid for Harlem's Congressional Seat. As an entrepreneur, he established the first international diversity & inclusion certification. In this episode, James talks about the recent cuts of DEI programs and the law surrounding DEI programs. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, host Adam Hoots connects with Dominic Desmarais, a Canadian mechanical engineer and Lean Construction enthusiast with more than two decades of experience. Recorded live from Kyoto, Japan, at The International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) 33, Dominic shares insights from his profound Lean journey, his passion for bridging the traditional divides between thinkers and doers, and the critical interplay of mind, hands, and heart in the workplace. Dominic examines the fundamental importance of human motivation and respect in the construction industry, drawing compelling analogies between workplace motivation and the intrinsic joy of sports. He emphasizes how authentic human connection, creativity, and physical engagement transform mundane tasks into meaningful activities. Key takeaways include: ·       Understanding the essential "trinity" of mind, hands, and heart to drive motivation and productivity in construction. ·       How genuine respect and human-centered thinking dramatically improve job satisfaction and outcomes. ·       Real-world reflections from Japanese construction sites, highlighting cultural differences in discipline, safety, visual management, and worker care. ·       Dominic's practical insights on recognizing beneficial change (kaizen) versus neutral or harmful change in construction processes. ·       Powerful examples of visual management and operational excellence observed in Japan that can be practically implemented on Western job sites. Dominic thoughtfully challenges traditional Western paradigms, urging construction leaders to dismantle artificial divisions between thinkers and doers, cultivating environments where people can thrive and deliver exceptional value. He advocates for intentional cultural reflection, understanding that true "Lean" practices may differ significantly depending on regional and organizational starting points. ABOUT HOOTS ON THE GROUND PODCAST:The Lean Builder's absolutely, positively NO Bullshido podcast. Join host Adam Hoots and his guests as they dig deep into the topics that matter most to those in the field. With stories from the trenches, lessons learned, and plenty of laughter, this podcast is for the men and women doing the hands-on work of construction. RESOURCE LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• The Lean Builder | Blog, book, resources, news, and events | www.theleanbuilder.com • IGLC (International Group for Lean Construction) | https://iglc.net/ GUESTS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:• Adam Hoots | Podcast host for Hoots on the Ground and Lean Construction Shepherd with ConstructionACHEsolutions | https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamhoots/ • Dominic Desmarais | Lean Practitioner, Mechanical Engineer, and Advocate for Human-Centered Construction Excellence | Director of Lean Construction with Graham | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-desmarais-p-eng-680b4236/

What does it really take to walk away from stability and build a life on your own terms?In this episode, I sit down with Kay Matjila — a Mechanical Engineer turned Social Media Strategist and Entrepreneur — to unpack the bold pivot that reshaped her career and purpose. After leaving behind a comfortable corporate job, Kay bet on herself and built a platform that educates and empowers young South Africans on money, job hunting, income generation, and digital growth.We talk about:The identity shift and emotional weight of starting overHow failure, trial and error, and side hustles shaped her journeyWhat it takes to build a personal brand that creates real valueAnd why freedom, impact, and authenticity matter more than fancy titlesThis isn't just a story about social media — it's about choosing courage over comfort, redefining success, and carving out your own lane in the digital economy.

In this conversation, Ann Wyatt interviews Ken Macken, founder of Worker Labs, discussing the evolution of manufacturing, the challenges of workforce recruitment, and the future of jobs in the industry. Ken shares insights on the need for engaging work, the importance of technology in removing mundane tasks, and the vision behind his company aimed at making robotics more accessible. He emphasizes the significance of understanding customer needs and creating products that solve real problems, while also addressing the barriers to technology adoption in manufacturing. In this conversation, Ken and Ann discuss the transformative potential of robotics and automation in manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly interfaces that require no prior training. They explore the need for a more engaged workforce and the opportunities that arise from making technology accessible to a broader audience. The discussion also highlights the significance of community collaboration and networking in driving innovation and change within the industry.In This Episode:-05:05: The Evolution of Manufacturing and Robotics-10:01: Workforce Challenges and Recruitment in Manufacturing-14:58: The Future of Jobs in Manufacturing-19:58: Overcoming Technology Adoption Barriers-24:50: The Vision Behind Worker Labs-30:09: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Manufacturing-38:59: Empowering Robotics Through User-Friendly Interfaces-41:06: Revolutionizing Workforce Engagement in ManufacturingMore About Ken:Born and raised in Australia, Ken Macken has called the United States his home for some time now. As a degreed Mechanical Engineer, Ken started out in machining in manufacturing and over the past 20 years has sought to bring real solutions to manufacturing companies struggling to implement technology. That is why Ken and his CoFounder Ric started their company, Workr Labs. Workr Labs, is building Manufacturing AI that gives industrial robots the ability to learn new tasks in minutes—no coding, no cloud, just powerful software enabling smarter hardware that enables manufacturers to compete globally. To learn more about Ken, connect with him here.The Future of Work (and this Episode) Is Brought To You By Secchi:Secchi is a revolutionary workforce engagement tool created for organizations to make data-driven frontline decisions in real-time. By measuring and combining multiple people-related lead indicators, Secchi provides in-the-moment visibility into individual frontline employee performance, team performance, engagement/turnover risks, and positive employee behaviors all while removing the traditional barriers of administrative burden on leaders. To learn more about Secchi, check them out here.

"I remember lining up for bread with my mom when we were little... There's just such a dichotomy between what happened outside our home and what happened inside." In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Juliana Uto, a wealth mentor who shares her remarkable journey from growing up in communist Romania to becoming a financial freedom expert helping women build generational wealth. Listen in as Juliana and Heather dive into:

In this inspiring episode of The Jumping Point Podcast, host Phillip sits down with professional race car driver and mechanical engineer Sabre Cook. At 30 years old, Sabre shares her journey navigating the male-dominated world of motorsports, from her early days in go-karts to becoming a professional driver competing internationally. She reveals the physical and mental demands of racing, her approach to building a sustainable business around her passion, and the powerful life lessons learned from significant injuries that forced her to prioritize self-care. Through candid conversation about meditation practices, mental health challenges, and spiritual growth, Sabre offers valuable insights on resilience, adaptability, and the power of consistent action.5 Key Takeaways:Success in motorsports relies on adaptability and creating consistency in an inherently inconsistent environmentElite race car drivers must maintain exceptional physical fitness with specialized training (neck strength, core bracing, heat conditioning)Building a business around your passion requires learning to delegate and find the right people to support growthPersonal growth often comes from adversity; Sabre's injuries taught her to value herself and speak up for her needsMental training through visualization and meditation is as crucial as physical training for high-performance athletes

Gayatri Kalyanaraman is in conversation with Sunil (SKG) Gupta, Senior Director in Cognizant and author of the book “Unlock Yourself” about creating a purpose led and fun filled life — a seasoned corporate leader with over three decades of experience spanning supply chain, IT-BPM, SaaS platforms, and now, marketing and influencer relations at Cognizant.Some highlights from the conversation has two major parts A Career Built on Transitions and Reinvention and making of the authorSunil started his career in the early 1990s in procurement, choosing the lesser-known path at a time when everyone else was aiming for sales, marketing, or R&D. His instinct for building structured systems began even then.By the late 90s, he was part of one of India's earliest experiments with reverse auctions and e-procurement, trained on platforms like Ariba before they became mainstream — gaining domain expertise that would shape the next phase of his career.Sunil joined the IT-BPM world in 1999, sparked by a newspaper ad that challenged readers to rethink their role during the Internet boom. From there, he helped set up B2B digital platforms across multiple sectors, including food and manufacturing.One of his standout projects was setting up a fully hosted commodity futures exchange, offering not just software but an end-to-end platform-as-a-service (long before SaaS became a buzzword).At Cognizant, Sunil spent over a decade building enterprise architecture and consulting practices, including growing a team of 300+ technology and business architects. He played a key role in setting up frameworks that bridged technology with real business impact.He later moved to the Philippines, taking on leadership roles in BPO services and transformation, and now works in marketing and analyst relations, helping position Cognizant's offerings with global firms like Gartner, Forrester, and IDC.The Making of an Author – Unlock Yourself:Sunil's book is a blend of personal introspection, professional learning, and tools for self-coaching.He introduces the RADHA framework – Reflect, Ask, Decide, Help, Act – to guide people through change and self-discovery.A strong advocate for neurodiversity and learning with compassion, Sunil discusses how society needs to reframe what “normal” means in both education and the workplace.His approach to writing and self-reflection was deeply influenced by the Theory of Constraints, coaching experiences, and even NFT community dynamics as an example of meaningful online engagement.Key Takeaway Moments:“Procurement taught me how systems work — and how people work within those systems.”“I realized I've always been in procurement… even when I didn't know it — we're all negotiating in life and work.”“My transition from technology to marketing feels as exciting as my first job — it's like starting fresh, but with wisdom in your backpack.”“Ask for help. Not because you're weak, but because you were never meant to do this alone.”A fresh take on fulfillment, success, and redefining “being number one”Sunil Gupta, also known as SKG, is a vibrant lifestyle step- up coach and a seasoned expert with over three decades in business strategy, program management, and corporate real estate. An IIT Kanpur alum, Sunil has enhanced his credentials with leadership programs from Symbiosis, Harvard Business Publishing, TinyMagiq, and SnehWorld. He volunteers with unicorn incubator IIT Startups and the Art of Living, Philippines. Sunil's personal advocacy is guiding first generation graduate girl students - whom he fondly calls as #BiryaniGirls.Known for his playful nature in childhood, Sunil worked diligently through high school and eventually graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the esteemed IIT Kanpur in 1992. He later, in 2003, completed a PG in InternationalTrade from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and in 2021, completed an Executive Leadership Development program by Harvard Business Publishing and subsequentlya 7-day residential TrainTheTrainer (T3P) program by Sneh Desai & team.Sunil boasts over three decades of experience in multiple industries with a focus on business strategy, portfolio & program management, corporate real estate & workplace management and sourcing. Besides his work, Sunil lendshis expertise to unicorn incubator IIT Startups as a mentor and also provides career guidance to first-generation female students, the ‘BiryaniGirls'. In his personal life, Sunil is anavid follower of The Art of Living teachings and has actively volunteered with their Philippines chapter. His journey to find life's meaning led him to establish the #PurposeProject, a venture to help people discover and live their true calling. Over the years Sunil has contributed to multiplewhitepapers and leading books on Theory of Constraints & Business Transformation. At present he is working on multiple books on personal development, goal setting, habit forming and purposeful living in what he calls as #TheNewAge - the era of uncertainties with immense promises and threats. Sunil is also preparing to launch his NFT Art & short story collection.Sunil is a staunch believer in the power of community and is dedicated to making a positive global impact through his work. He's deeply grateful to his mentors, family, friends, andcolleagues for their influence on his life and success.He considers himself to be a lover, actor, trader, teacher, peaceful warrior, saint, and prince, albeit with a fear of snakes, heights, and loneliness. He enjoys yoga, dogs, cycling, badminton, AI art & story creation, movies, cricket, and human connection. Connect with him if you're seeking someone who's passionate, driven, and a bit quirky!Sunil can be contacted at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilkguptaskg/https://sunilkgupta.com interests / passionhttps://www.amazon.in/Unlock-Yourself-New-Age-Dialogues/dp/9360068152 - Unlock yourself in the new age - a book rooted in self-awareness, neurodivergence, personal rituals, and authentic transformation. In this conversation, he shares not just career milestones but the values and frameworks that shaped his journey.

Engineers from around the world gathered at the Postal Museum in London for the Engineering Matters Awards 2025, presented in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, IMechE, and Engineers Without Borders UK, EWB UK. In this episode, we introduce the award gold champions. In episodes to come, we will look in more detail at... The post #323 Engineers Deliver Impact: The Engineering Matters Awards 2025 first appeared on Engineering Matters.

Caecilia Gotama earned her Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fullerton and a Master's in Business Administration from the Graziadio School at Pepperdine University. She is also an LEED-accredited professional due to her passion for sustainable engineering. Caecilia is a licensed Mechanical Engineer who is a Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, where she served on the Board of Governors. Ms. Gotama was awarded the “Vision and Visionary” award from California State University, Fullerton, signifying her achievements as a successful business owner in the engineering field, as well as her contribution to her community. The world needs more engineers, and Caecilia realized that the engineering profession can be much more inclusive in its design approach. Her drive to contribute to her community and her entrepreneurial nature has led her to start BRDG - bridge to connect, a social non-profit organization that provides a bridge program for first generation STEM college students. With the contribution of highly qualified volunteers, this program benefits these young students, as well as the people they will serve in their professional lives. “The ability to solve problems and create knows no boundaries, class, race or gender. And yet, the training to be able to effectively invent and solve problems is still mostly available to those who know someone in this field. As the world needs more people with critical thinking ability, it becomes the duty of all of us in the technical fields to reach out and open doors for this next generation.” Caecilia Gotama -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

Join the Refrigeration Mentor Community here Learn more about Refrigeration Mentor Customized Technical Training Programs at refrigerationmentor.com  This conversation is all about heat reclaim strategies with Andre Patenaude,  Director of Solution Strategy at Copeland, and Trevor Jones, Mechanical Engineer at Henderson Engineers Inc., Andre and Trevor break down data and research around various aspects of heat reclaim for retail spaces, particularly as it pertains to CO2 refrigeration, decarbonization and environmental impact. We cover the efficiency benefits of CO2 systems, the importance of tailored solutions for different locations, and important tips for refrigeration technicians to help effectively understand and maximize heat reclaim.  In this episode, we discuss: -Importance of heat reclaim in CO2 systems -Energy efficiency and CO2 systems -Space heating systems -Understanding heat reclaim in supermarkets -Efficiency in modern buildings -Heat reclaim systems: supermarket vs. hypermarket -Energy use and heat reclaim efficiency -CO2 vs. R448: heat reclaim comparison -The importance of high-quality heat -Refrigerant leak rates Helpful Links & Resources: Study: Optimizing Operational Carbon: Reclaiming Heat From Refrigeration Systems For Space Heating Episode 267. CO2 Experts Live: Understanding and Troubleshooting Copeland iPro HPV with Andre Patenaude Episode 168: From Conventional to Cutting-Edge: Contractor Essentials When Transitioning To CO2 Transcritical Booster Systems w/ Andre Patenaude Copeland Episode 007: High Ambient Strategies for CO2 Refrigeration with Andre Patenaude Copeland E360 Platform Copeland Website  Andre Patenaude on LinkedIn Trevor Jones on LinkedIn Henderson Engineers Website  

Modern HVAC Systems' Reliance on Refrigerant In 2020, nearly 90% of homes used air conditioning systems in the United States. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are used by both homeowners and businesses alike, with their usage only expected to rise as climate change increases global temperatures. Refrigerant, a chemical compound that is capable of transitioning from liquid to gas and back again, has been an important part of indoor cooling systems since modern AC systems were invented in 1902. Its ability to cool as it vaporizes and heat up as it condenses facilitates heating and cooling. As part of both air conditioner and heat pump systems, refrigerant either helps transfer heat and humidity out of one's home for conditioning or draws heat from outdoor air and brings it inside for heating. Refrigeration technology has historically relied upon gases like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to promote cooling in appliances, due to their effectiveness at transferring heat within a refrigeration system. While effective, these gases are hazardous for the environment. HFCs have a global warming potential (GWP) that can be hundreds to thousands of times greater than that of carbon dioxide. Gaseous CFCs have a high ozone depletion potential (ODP), meaning there is less protection from the sun's rays and greater exposure to UVB radiation, negatively impacting human and ecological health. Instead of relying upon harmful CFCs and HFCs in refrigeration technology, UC Berkeley researchers are on the cusp of developing a new alternative known as “ionocaloric” refrigeration, which utilizes salt water to provide cooling. How does Ionocaloric Cooling work?Created in 1987, the Montreal Protocol regulates the production and consumption of nearly 100 human made chemicals classified as ozone depleting substances (ODS). The Montreal Protocol mandated the eventual phase-out of CFCs and HCFCs, instead turning to HFCs as a replacement. Although HFCs do not deplete ozone, they were later found to have a significant GWP, prompting a recent amendment to reduce HFC usage by 80% in the next thirty years. As HFCs are phased out, ionocaloric cooling has been proposed as an alternative for refrigerant. Ionocaloric cooling relies on the principle that liquids release energy, or heat, when solidified, and solids absorb energy when liquified. In an ionocaloric refrigerant system, a mixture of a liquid and salt is frozen and melted. When a current is added, ions flow and change the material from solid to liquid, which allows them to absorb heat from their surroundings. Similarly, when ions are removed, the material crystallizes into a solid, releasing heat. The mixture is easier to manage as it is never in a gas state and is unable to enter the atmosphere. Additionally, certain solvents like ethylene carbonate, which have been used to test the technology, can be carbon-negative due to their ability to be produced from CO2 supplied by carbon capture. This means that ionocaloric cooling can prevent current emissions with high GWP and ODP, while also removing emitted gases from the atmosphere. Promise of Ionocaloric CoolingIonocaloric cooling has the potential to modify current HVAC systems, which rely upon high GWP gases that act as refrigerants. By using solid and liquid components as opposed to HFCs to function, ionocaloric refrigeration prohibits these harmful gases from ever entering the atmosphere. In addition to its cooling purposes, this technology can also be used for heating. Ionocaloric technology has the potential to compete with or even exceed the efficiency of gaseous refrigerant. Currently, ionocaloric cooling technology is still being developed. If proven successful, this innovative technology could transform the current landscape of HVAC systems. Hurdles to OvercomeAs of now, ionocaloric cooling is not fully developed. Although the material cost for the salt water is cheap, it is unclear the cost of every component needed on a larger scale. The research currently being conducted for ionocaloric cooling experimentation is heavily subsidized. As it is still under R&D, this technology's viability on a larger-market scale will be continually determined. To facilitate a transition away from gas refrigerants, ionocaloric cooling will likely need government incentives, such as consumer rebates, to make the technology competitive with conventional units.Dr. Lilley's Insights into Ionocaloric CoolingIn addition to being environmentally harmful, gas refrigerants have proven to be costly and difficult to dispose of. Dr. Lilley believes that ionocaloric cooling can thus be an advantageous solution in a variety of ways. The end of life management (or disposal) of output components from ionocaloric cooling will be much easier as it relies upon liquid inputs. Additionally, Lilley notes that there is no way to completely seal refrigerants from the atmosphere, so a liquid refrigerant eliminates that problem altogether. As the technology becomes more advanced, Dr. Lilley believes that initial cost concerns will fade with state subsidies and market adoption.About our guestDr. Drew Lilley is the CEO and co-founder of Caliion Technologies. He holds a PhD from UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering, where his research is focused on alternatives to current refrigerants. His main research focus is on the R&D process of solid-to-liquid ionocaloric cooling. ResourcesAC Direct, Ionocaloric Cooling is Revolutionizing Heating and Cooling TechnologiesBerkeley Engineering, Keep it CoolBerkeley Lab, Berkeley Lab Scientists Develop a Cool New Method of RefrigerationDr. Drew Lilley, Calion TechnologiesIndustrial Refrigeration Pros, The Evolution of RefrigerantsThe American Society of Mechanical Engineers, New Refrigeration Method Relies on Ionocaloric CoolingFurther ReadingCarrier, AC Refrigerant BasicsClimate & Clean Air Coalition, HFCsEIA, Nearly 90% of U.S. households used air conditioning in 2020EPA, Basic Ozone Layer ScienceUNEP, Montreal Protocol Timeline and HistoryUNEP, About the Montreal ProtocolFor a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/out-with-classic-refrigerants-and-in-with-ionocaloric-refrigeration-with-dr-drew-lilley/.

Mechanical engineers are in high demand and Addison Group's Jim Gerlock examines what recent graduates and seasoned MEs need when it comes to skills and training in the current and future job market.

What do you do when your career isn't working? If you're Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script. From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, he's mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, he's helping others do the same. He unpacks the myths of financial freedom, tackles ageism in the workplace, and explains why modern careers require constant reinvention. This is part two of a two-part series, offering a roadmap for navigating change, mastering skills, and living intentionally, no matter your stage in life. Key Highlights of Our Interview: The Trap of Asset Rich, Cash Poor “Financial independence isn't about piling up assets like real estate without liquidity. It's about understanding cash flow, compounding returns, and making smart investments tailored to your goals.” Two Sides of the Same Coin “Financial independence isn't just about planning for tomorrow—it's about defining today. The idea is to align your present choices with the freedom to pursue passions and live meaningfully.” The Role of Finfluencers “They offer quick tips and digestible content, often catering to a younger audience. But their motives can sometimes be tied to promotions—whether it's a bank account or an investment product. Their advice might not always be impartial.” A Balanced Perspective “At Xillion, we take a different path. While we do share nuggets of wisdom on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok, we focus on being our own voice of authority rather than relying on external influencers. This way, authenticity remains at the core of our brand.” The 10-Year Career Mindset “Careers aren't linear 30-year paths anymore. Every decade or so, you need to rediscover yourself. I've done it multiple times—starting as a mechanical engineer, pivoting to programming, then management, and finally launching my own company. Reinvention is the new normal.” _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Gagan Sandhu --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs, Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts. 6 Million+ All-Time Downloads. Reaching 80+ Countries Daily. Global Top 3% Podcast. Top 10 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.

What do you do when your career isn't working? If you're Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script. From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, he's mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, he's helping others do the same. In Part One, we dive into reinvention, risk-taking, and why staying still is the real danger. Key Highlights of Our Interview: From Machines to Tech: Chasing the Future “The pace of innovation in mechanical engineering had slowed, but I was hungry for more. Transitioning into tech wasn't straightforward—it took continents, years, and relentless effort, but it was fueled by a clear driver: knowledge.” The Xillion Leap “When my learning plateaued in corporate roles, starting Zillion became my next knowledge adventure. Building something from scratch offered an accelerated learning curve and the chance to apply everything I'd gathered.” Business School: Filling the Gaps “For me, business school wasn't about a career leap; it was about plugging knowledge gaps. Understanding accounting, marketing, and finance became crucial to having meaningful conversations at work, even as a tech leader.” Redefining Financial Independence “It's not about flashy buzzwords or retiring early—it's about having the freedom to choose your path. For me, it meant leaving the corporate grind to build something meaningful, armed with a clear, numbers-driven plan.” Crunching the Numbers “My financial independence formula wasn't guesswork. I calculated five years of living expenses, education costs, and retirement needs. It's basic math, but staying on top of expenses and cash flow gave me the clarity to leap.”  _________________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Gagan Sandhu --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. The Global Go-To-Source of Deep Human Intelligence  for Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs, Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts. 5+ Million All-Time Downloads. Reaching 80+ Countries Daily. Global Top 3% Podcast. Top 10 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.

In this insightful episode of The Packology Podcast, Brandon Frank sits down with Ian Tappan, an AI business consultant, to explore the game-changing impact of AI on traditional industries, with a focus on the packaging sector. Ian delves into the evolution of AI technologies, the different phases of AI adoption, and how businesses can strategically incorporate AI to boost operations and drive innovation.In this episode, we'll talk about:Meet Ian Tappan: AI Business Consultant ExtraordinaireThe Evolution of AI in BusinessNavigating the AI Journey: From Cautious Observer to Strategic PioneerTools and Technologies to Boost AI IntegrationThe Future of AI: Betting on the Big PlayersAgents and AGI: The Next Frontier in AITransforming Traditional Industries with AIOvercoming Challenges in AI AdoptionIan Tappan's Vision for the AI-Driven FutureIan Tappan is a seasoned AI leader and the founder of DiscoverFire.ai and Quantum Leap AI, with over 12 years of experience in creating tech solutions. Initially trained as a Mechanical Engineer, Ian transitioned to developing tech systems for Uber before focusing on AI-driven sales and lead generation. He specializes in custom AI software and training, helping businesses leverage AI for growth and innovation. His work at DiscoverFire.ai and Quantum Leap AI has made him a respected figure in the AI community, known for driving strategic advancements and empowering companies to enhance workflows in a competitive market.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to https://www.ppcpackaging.com/packology-podcast-1 Follow PPCPackaging on social media!  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=en Website: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/ Find out more about Ian on his websites and connect with him on LinkedIn.Website: discoverfire.ai LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-tappan The views and opinions expressed on the “Packology” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Packology, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, talks with Dr. Natoshia Anderson, CEO & Founder Nerdy Brain, STEM Advocate, and Author, about her journey from Mechanical Engineer turned award-winning STEM educator and STEM gender equity/diversity and inclusion advocate. She explores the power of setting boundaries and openly communicating them with those around you and the importance of being confident in sharing your story and standing firm in your personal truths. Dr. Anderson, has an incredible background in STEM and STEM Education. She has been able to parlay her career as a Mechanical Engineer, Engineering and Math Educator, and CEO of Nerdy STEM Queens, for the advancement of STEM in many different areas including a podcast, STEMming in Stilettos, that highlights the stories of women of color in STEM. If you found this episode inspiring, please subscribe, like, and leave a comment.   MORE ABOUT  LinkedIn: Dr. Natoshia Anderson Website: The Nerdy Brain Podcast: Stemming in Stilettos BOOKS: ABC Engineering Book  London Gets Curious  Empowered: A Black Girl's Guide to Building Self-Esteem ABOUT SWEET BUT FEARLESS: Website - Sweet but Fearless LinkedIn - Sweet but Fearless

Send us a textAnne Baker's journey from mechanical engineering to cybersecurity marketing is nothing short of inspiring. With a love for math inherited from her father, Anne began her career at Boeing before leveraging her engineering skills in various roles, eventually landing in the tech-forward world of cybersecurity marketing. We share our own unconventional paths, including a leap from criminal justice to cloud security engineering, while highlighting the diverse backgrounds that enrich this field. The demand for cybersecurity talent is growing rapidly, evidenced by unique career shifts like an opera singer becoming an application security engineer.The discussion turns to the significant role soft skills play in cybersecurity, often overshadowed by the emphasis on technical prowess. Drawing from personal experiences, we underline the necessity of communication and conflict resolution skills, learned in high-pressure roles, to succeed in cybersecurity. It's crucial for candidates to balance technical expertise with the ability to foster teamwork and drive security initiatives through effective communication. Hiring for attitude and aptitude, not just technical skills, can lead to growth and stability in this fast-evolving industry.Interdepartmental dynamics in cybersecurity bring their own set of challenges, from maintaining security protocols under developer pressure to the tension between IT and security teams. We explore how effective communication and emotional control are vital in fostering productive relationships across teams. Additionally, the conversation highlights the innovation of Adaptiva's OneSite platform in automating vulnerability management, helping simplify the patching process. To top it all off, we discuss a remarkable opportunity for aspiring cybersecurity professionals: scholarships for the Microsoft Fundamentals course in security, offered through a collaboration with Women in the Cloud. This inclusive initiative is a great starting point for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge and skills.Support the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SecurityUnfilteredPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastTikTok: Not today China! Not today

In this episode, Jan-willem Rensman, Fellow at Fluor and subject matter expert in Metallurgy and Welding, joins co-hosts Heather Allain and Marc Cook for an in-depth discussion on stress relaxation cracking (SRC). Together, they cover topics including: defining SRC and understanding where and when it occurs, the differences between SRC and creep, managing residual stresses in welds, and offering design and fabrication strategies to prevent SRC. The conversation also touches on shop versus field weld considerations, selecting appropriate welding techniques, SRC guidelines in design codes, recommended resources for design standards, and methods for SRC detection and repair.   Corrosion Chronicles is produced by Association Briefings. Show notes References which contain guidelines for SRC mitigation: API TR 942-B (2017). Materials, Fabrication, and Repair Considerations for Austenitic Alloys Subject to Embrittlement and Cracking in High Temperature 565°C to 760°C (1050°F to 1400°F) Refinery Services, American Petroleum Institute, Washington, DC. Fahrion, M. E., Brown, J. C., Hassell, J. C., & Birke, A. (2003, March). Technical basis for improved reliability of 347H stainless steel heavy wall piping in hydrogen service. In NACE CORROSION (pp. NACE-03647). NACE. Penso, J., & Shargay, C. (2021, July). Stress Relaxation Cracking of Thick-Wall Stainless Steel Piping in Various Refining Units. In Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference (Vol. 85345, p. V004T06A044). American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Rensman, J. W., Spindler, M. W., & Shargay, C. (2023, July). Stress Relaxation Cracking, A Misunderstood Problem in the Process Industry. In Pressure Vessels and Piping Conference (Vol. 87486, p. V005T06A060). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Don't miss the last 14 Day Manifestation Challenge http://jjflizanes.com/14day     3-4 Spots Left for Date Your Body January 2025 http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody     Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that's helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. You may ask “How the heck is an engineer able to help people be permanently happier?”   That is what you're about to find out. In this episode you'll learn:- The hidden root cause (experts don't tell you) that is creating the patterns and behaviors that hold you back.- A simple, mechanical tool to address the root cause quickly so you can be free of what holds you back in a matter of weeks. If you are tired of putting band aids on what holds you back and you just want to be free of it quickly and permanently, then this profoundly illuminating and information packed episode with Daniel Packard is for you. http://danielpackard.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Don't miss the last 14 Day Manifestation Challenge http://jjflizanes.com/14day     3-4 Spots Left for Date Your Body January 2025 http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody     Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that's helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. You may ask “How the heck is an engineer able to help people be permanently happier?”   That is what you're about to find out. In this episode you'll learn:- The hidden root cause (experts don't tell you) that is creating the patterns and behaviors that hold you back.- A simple, mechanical tool to address the root cause quickly so you can be free of what holds you back in a matter of weeks. If you are tired of putting band aids on what holds you back and you just want to be free of it quickly and permanently, then this profoundly illuminating and information packed episode with Daniel Packard is for you. http://danielpackard.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Don't miss the last 14 Day Manifestation Challenge http://jjflizanes.com/14day     3-4 Spots Left for Date Your Body January 2025 http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody     Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that's helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. You may ask “How the heck is an engineer able to help people be permanently happier?”   That is what you're about to find out. In this episode you'll learn:- The hidden root cause (experts don't tell you) that is creating the patterns and behaviors that hold you back.- A simple, mechanical tool to address the root cause quickly so you can be free of what holds you back in a matter of weeks. If you are tired of putting band aids on what holds you back and you just want to be free of it quickly and permanently, then this profoundly illuminating and information packed episode with Daniel Packard is for you. http://danielpackard.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Don't miss the last 14 Day Manifestation Challenge http://jjflizanes.com/14day     3-4 Spots Left for Date Your Body January 2025 http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody     Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that's helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. You may ask “How the heck is an engineer able to help people be permanently happier?”   That is what you're about to find out. In this episode you'll learn:- The hidden root cause (experts don't tell you) that is creating the patterns and behaviors that hold you back.- A simple, mechanical tool to address the root cause quickly so you can be free of what holds you back in a matter of weeks. If you are tired of putting band aids on what holds you back and you just want to be free of it quickly and permanently, then this profoundly illuminating and information packed episode with Daniel Packard is for you. http://danielpackard.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Don't miss the last 14 Day Manifestation Challenge http://jjflizanes.com/14day     3-4 Spots Left for Date Your Body January 2025 http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody     Our guest, Daniel Packard, is a Mechanical Engineer and CEO of Full Liberation Technology. Daniel and his research team spent 8 years and over a million dollars in research and development to reverse engineer an innovative system that's helped thousands of people live much happier lives by being free of what holds them back quickly and permanently. You may ask “How the heck is an engineer able to help people be permanently happier?”   That is what you're about to find out. In this episode you'll learn:- The hidden root cause (experts don't tell you) that is creating the patterns and behaviors that hold you back.- A simple, mechanical tool to address the root cause quickly so you can be free of what holds you back in a matter of weeks. If you are tired of putting band aids on what holds you back and you just want to be free of it quickly and permanently, then this profoundly illuminating and information packed episode with Daniel Packard is for you. http://danielpackard.com   JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. JJ Flizanes works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers who want to remove emotional blocks to success. She helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, she is able to curate a personalized roadmap to emotional healing.  JJ is passionate about empowering people with the knowledge and awareness of how they can live the life of their dreams. She is the Director of Invisible Fitness, a best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life and The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body Shame. Named Best Personal Trainer in Los Angeles for 2007 by Elite Traveler Magazine, JJ has been featured in many national magazines, including Shape, Fitness, and Women's Health as well as appeared on NBC, CBS, Fox, the CW and KTLA. Learn more http://jjflizanes.com  

Inkbit is redefining 3D printing with its cutting-edge, scalable technology, using inkjet-based printing and UV-cured resins to create precise, multi-material parts like overmolds and integrated seals. In this episode, Jon Hirschtick chats with Andre Comella, Senior Mechanical Engineer at Inkbit, about how their innovative process for printing elastomers and lattices is transforming prototyping and production. Andre dives into the challenges of designing for additive manufacturing, the opportunities of 3D-printed parts in various industries, and how his diverse engineering background influences his creative problem-solving approach.

Sometimes things don't go well the first time… or the second… or even the hundredth time. But as the saying goes: if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share stories about going back to the drawing board and trying again.Part 1: As the team principal of the autonomous racing team, Madhur Behl is determined to win.Part 2: Engineer Mate King searches for a plane that crashed in the remote mountains of Idaho.Dr. Madhur Behl is a professor in Computer Science at the University of Virginia, where he conducts research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. His primary focus is on advancing the frontier of safe autonomous systems capable of operating seamlessly in the real world. Dr. Behl is the team principal for the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team, which proudly holds the title of the leading American team in the global Indy Autonomous Challenge. Additionally, he is co-founder of the F1tenth program which has hosted numerous 1/10 scale autonomous racing Grand Prix events, engaging over 70 universities and 1000s of students worldwide.As a second generation Mechanical Engineer (in training) Mate King has spent his life asking "How can I make this work?" Whether trying to figure out how to make a motorcycle ride on water, to designing fuel delivery systems for rocket ships, his world of engineering is just getting started. His dream is to work in the outdoor space, designing cutting edge gear that allows the greatest performance possible in the most extreme conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes things don't go well the first time… or the second… or even the hundredth time. But as the saying goes: if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. In this week's episode, both of our storytellers share stories about going back to the drawing board and trying again. Part 1: As the team principal of the autonomous racing team, Madhur Behl is determined to win. Part 2: Engineer Mate King searches for a plane that crashed in the remote mountains of Idaho. Dr. Madhur Behl is a professor in Computer Science at the University of Virginia, where he conducts research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. His primary focus is on advancing the frontier of safe autonomous systems capable of operating seamlessly in the real world. Dr. Behl is the team principal for the Cavalier Autonomous Racing team, which proudly holds the title of the leading American team in the global Indy Autonomous Challenge. Additionally, he is co-founder of the F1tenth program which has hosted numerous 1/10 scale autonomous racing Grand Prix events, engaging over 70 universities and 1000s of students worldwide. As a second generation Mechanical Engineer (in training) Mate King has spent his life asking "How can I make this work?" Whether trying to figure out how to make a motorcycle ride on water, to designing fuel delivery systems for rocket ships, his world of engineering is just getting started. His dream is to work in the outdoor space, designing cutting edge gear that allows the greatest performance possible in the most extreme conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Marcie O'Malley is the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University. Marcie is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine and at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. In addition, she is Director of the Mechatronics and Haptic Interfaces Lab at Rice University, Director of Rehabilitation Engineering at TIRR-Memorial Hermann Hospital, and co-founder of Houston Medical Robotics, Inc. The goal of Marcie's research is to use robotic systems to maximize what people can achieve. She is working on incorporating robotics to rehabilitate and restore function in people after spinal cord injury or stroke. To do this, Marcie creates wearable and interactive robots to assist with therapy. Another area of Marcie's research focuses on the use of robots for training via surgical simulations. Outside of her scientific interests, Marcie loves to travel and explore new cities. She is also a mom of eleven year old twin boys, so she spends a lot of time working on school projects, attending sporting events, going to art classes, exploring parks, and visiting museums with them. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, and she was awarded her M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University. Marcie has received recognition for her teaching and research through receipt of the George R. Brown Award for Superior Teaching at Rice University, an Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, and an NSF CAREER Award. She has also been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Marcie joined us for an interview to talk about some of her experiences in life and science.