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Ronak Dave is a Flight Director at NASA's Johnson Space Center who always knew he wanted to work in Human Spaceflight Operations. His journey from a curious engineer to one of NASA's elite is inspiring. With a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University, his path to NASA was fueled by curiosity, determination, and a little networking ingenuity. From tinkering with appliances in his childhood home to orchestrating critical missions at NASA, Ronak talks about how each experience brought him to work in the space industry. He shares lessons learned in leadership and teamwork while managing a $150 billion spacecraft and working alongside astronauts. Ronak also offers insight into how NASA's redundancy, preparation, and collaboration principles shape the space program and everyday decision-making. Beyond the control room, Ronak emphasizes the importance of balance and finding moments to disconnect. Whether stepping away to cook, enjoying Purdue basketball games, or practicing the art of turning off work's ever-present “buzz,” he reminds us that mindfulness is essential—even in a high-stakes role. About Ronak Dave Ronak Dave joined NASA in 2011 as a Pathways Intern, becoming a cornerstone of the Flight Operations Directorate. His extensive career includes roles in mission control for the International Space Station, propulsion systems support for Boeing's Starliner, and leadership in Artemis I and II missions. Selected as a Flight Director in 2022, Ronak now spearheads critical projects like the SpaceX-30 Dragon cargo mission. His team, Momentum, reflects the physics principles he champions and the urgency required to keep missions and people safe. To connect with Ronak or learn more about his work, follow him on X (formerly Twitter) at @Momentum_Flight. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to share, I'd love to hear it!  YOU CAN HELP US SEND STORIES TO SPACE!  Please visit our GoFundMe campaign and help send more stories to space!  https://gofund.me/62f1ff87  You can follow and share in the socials,  LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 or email me at beth@casualspacepodcast.com. *Remember!!! You can send your story to space TODAY! The window for STORIES of Space Mission 03 is NOW OPEN! Send your story, for free, to www.storiesofspace.com Also, to help support sending stories about space to space.  Visit our 2025 GoFundMe Campaign at this link: https://gofund.me/0638ee0e  

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott are jumping into NASA's new spacesuit, an update on 40-year-old technology to keep our explorers safe from the moon to mars.  What does it take to get boots on the lunar ground? And what is the ticket to launching industry into competition over the astronauts' new outfit? We will learn this, and more from Bradley Niese, the acting director of procurement from the Nasa Johnson Space Center in Houston. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott are jumping into NASA's new spacesuit, an update on 40-year-old technology to keep our explorers safe from the moon to mars.  What does it take to get boots on the lunar ground? And what is the ticket to launching industry into competition over the astronauts' new outfit? We will learn this, and more from Bradley Niese, the acting director of procurement from the Nasa Johnson Space Center in Houston. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, Jim and Scott are jumping into NASA's new spacesuit, an update on 40-year-old technology to keep our explorers safe from the moon to mars.  What does it take to get boots on the lunar ground? And what is the ticket to launching industry into competition over the astronauts' new outfit? We will learn this, and more from Bradley Niese, the acting director of procurement from the Nasa Johnson Space Center in Houston. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

Ashton Zeth interviews former NASA astronaut Jose M. Hernandez alongside his son, Dr. Julio Hernandez, a researcher at Purdue University and former Mars analog astronaut.Jose worked at NASA Johnson Space Center from 2001 to 2011, where he served as an astronaut, legislative analyst, branch chief, and materials research engineer. He was on the STS-128 shuttle mission, during which he oversaw the transfer of thousands of pounds of equipment between the shuttle and the International Space Station and helped with robotics operations.More recently, Jose serves as President and CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering, LLC, a California-based engineering consulting firm that focuses on aerospace engineering, non-destructive evaluation, failure analysis, and general engineering services.Last year, Amazon released “A Million Miles Away”, a biopic film about Jose and his inspiring path as a migrant worker from Mexico to an American astronaut. Starring actor Michael Pena, the movie received high acclaim as a “great family movie with messages of determination and perseverance.”Julio is a Characterization and Research Engineer at the Hypersonics Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center within the Purdue Applied Research Institute. He obtained his Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering in July 2023, focusing on self-sensing composite materials and additive manufacturing. In addition, he previously served as a botanist for Crew 245 during his two-week tenure as a Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) analog astronaut in 2021. 

How do we care for our bodies? In this episode Alexis & Jerry are joined by two expert physiologists to discuss exercise, fitness, and how to recover well. Dr. Spiering and Dr. Moyen are both physiologists and research scientists who have decades of experience researching and identifying best practices for efficient exercise, recovering from exercise, and the importance of getting good sleep. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of both the mechanics and practicality of taking care of our bodies, which in turn can improve mental health.Topics discussed include understanding why physical movement/exercise is imperative to health, preparing as an athlete or anyone engaged in exercise routines, “weekend warrior” competitions, understanding our bodies via education, the many factors that can impact our bodies recovery from exercise, as well as the quantity and quality of our sleep, aging, and the importance of moving our bodies. Questions from athletes, students, and adults are filtered in to address common curiosities about these important topics.About our guests:Barry A. Spiering, Ph.D., has a wide-range of experiences in sports & exercise science, while serving populations ranging from Olympic & professional athletes to soldiers & astronauts. Barry is currently the Lead Physiologist in the New Balance Sports Research Lab in Boston. Prior to joining New Balance, Barry held positions at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, the Nike Sport Research Lab, California State University – Fullerton, and NASA – Johnson Space Center. Additional professional experiences include serving as a Sports Physiologist at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, managing the Human Performance Laboratory at Marywood University, and interning with the New Orleans Saints strength & conditioning staff. Ultimately, these experiences have led to numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications, as well as presentations at regional, national, and international meetings.Nicole Moyen, Ph.D. is the Director of Science & Clinical Research at Eight Sleep, where she leads a team that conducts all of the company's human research studies for new feature generation and validation. She obtained her Ph.D. from Stanford University in Physiology, and has over a decade of research experience in both academia & industry. Nicole has enjoyed utilizing her research expertise in thermoregulation and exercise physiology at the various health tech companies she's worked at, including Fitbit, Kenzen, Whoop, and now Eight Sleep. She is also a former D1 athlete.Be curious. Be Open. Be well.The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Alexis Reid and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Please do not make changes in your exercise, nutritional, or other physiological aspects of your body and life without consulting a medical professional who knows you and your body. Everyone is different and these suggestions should not replace medical care that is tailored to you as an individual.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcast and Twitter @ReidConnectEdShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast

IANR 2403 012024 Line Up  4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here's the guest line-up for Sat, Jan 20, 2024 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerican-News.com), a production of Indo American News. We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app (www.masalaradio.com) By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indo-american-news-radio-houston-tx/id1512586620 ) Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public and Breaker. We have 4 years of Podcasts and have had over 9,000 hits.   TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, SELECT FOLLOW ON OUR FREE PODCAST CHANNEL. AND YOU'LL BE NOTIFIED WHEN OF NEW UPDATES. 4:20 pm In our special “The Road I Have Traveled” segment, we talk with long-time Houstonian Mallik Putcha, a pioneering Indian scientist and engineer who worked as a contractor for 35 years on 21 major projects for NASA Johnson Space Center. He founded the IIT Madras Alumni Association of North America. On his retirement, he established iBhagavatam Aani Mutyalu to perpetuate the spirituality of the 15th century Telegu poet Potanaamatylu Gari Bhagavatam Padyalu, in an iBAM mobile app. He has established four Endowments at the University of Houston and another in IIT Madras. Ever active, he joins us today in the studio to talk about his remarkable journey. 5:20 pm As the consecration ceremonies of the new Ram Janam Bhumi Temple are about to proceed, we wondered what the significance of Ayodhya was before Ram and his brothers were born? We turn to amateur historian buff and true Ram devotee Kapil Sharma – no relation to the popular TV personality – for some answers based on his own research. 5:40 pm This week marks the 4th Anniversary of Indo American News Radio and we have a small roundup of what we have accomplished over the years. Also stay tuned in for news roundup, views, sports and movie reviews TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW, OR TO ADVERTISE, PLEASE CONTACT US AT 713-789-6397 or at  indoamericannews@yahoo.com Please pick up the print edition of Indo American News which is available all across town at grocery stores. Also visit our website indoamerican-news.com which gets 70,000+ hits to track all current stories. And remember to visit our digital archives from over 16 years.  Plus, our entire 43 years of hard copy archives are available in the Fondren Library at Rice University. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indo-american-news-radio/support

Nick Skytland is the Chief Technologist at NASA Johnson Space Center. He joins the show today to talk about space innovation. In today's conversation, we're diving deeper into the evolution the space industry has had from NASA's perspective, as well as the future of space exploration, development, and travel. Nick also weighs in on the important role Houston — including its innovators and entrepreneurs — will have on the future of space.

Welcome to episode 2 of our NASA series! This is the first of two conversations we had with the Astronaut Strength Conditioning and Rehabilitation (ASCR - pronounced "acer") team. Much like the interdisciplinary human performance teams supporting military organizations, we'll hear from a Strength and Conditioning Coach (Corey), two Athletic Trainers (Bruce and Christi), and a Physical Therapist (Danielle). And it doesn't stop there, you'll hear how they collaborate with a broad range of professionals to integrate human performance into spaceflight. The challenges these folks are faced with on a daily basis are incredible. For example, no one can be using the exercise equipment when the space station needs to change altitude, or when a spacecraft is docking with the station. They're also responsible for teaching the astronauts to use the exercise equipment in zero gravity, including a resistance training machine that can be loaded up to 600lbs. Bios for each of the team members are below, but first, here are some links to resources we mentioned during the conversation: Astronaut flight assignment process EVA (extravehicular activity/spacewalk) spacesuit Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) Human adaptation to spaceflight (if you search “exercise,” you'll find quite a few references to how exercise is used as a countermeasure in spaceflight) Corey Twine is an ASCR Specialist at NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for KBR. Prior to this role, Corey served as a strength and conditioning coach for the Army Special Forces as a part of the POTFF contract at KBR. He also supported astronauts during the shuttle era, acting as the primary ASCR for several shuttle missions, including STS 114 "Return to Flight" in 2005. Since returning to KBR in 2018, Mr. Twine has worked extensively on projects spanning the design and implementation of mission-specific strength and conditioning programs for individuals in obscure environments. Major Danielle Anderson is a Physical Therapist currently assigned to Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. She delivers a spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal care preparing and supporting both U.S and International Astronauts for long duration space flight aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Additionally, she provides consultation and management recommendations to Crew and Deputy Crew Flight Surgeons. She serves as the Air Force's liaison to the Military Musculoskeletal residency, a tri-service one-year Physical Therapy residency, where she oversees admittance, regional instruction, and successful program completion of Air Force, Army and Navy Physical Therapists. Christi Keeler is an ASCR at NASA Johnson Space Center for KBR's Government Solutions U.S. Science and Space Business Unit. Prior to this role, she worked in several orthopedic settings and in organ and tissue procurement. Since joining KBR in 2022, Mrs. Keeler has worked extensively supporting the neuromuscular care program by evaluating, treating and rehabilitating injuries for both U.S. and international astronauts for long duration spaceflight aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Her role also includes servicing crew by instructing mobility classes, completing functional fitness evaluations, and training on spaceflight Advanced Resistance Exercise Device (ARED). Bruce Nieschwitz is an ASCR for KBR at NASA-JSC. Bruce's primary role is to provide comprehensive strength and conditioning, physical medicine, and rehabilitation services for pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight to active astronauts. Since Bruce began at KBR in 2006, he has served as the primary ASCR assigned to numerous shuttle and ISS missions. He also provides perspective, serving as a subject matter expert for designing and using exercise hardware for spaceflight. He is a board-certified and Licensed Athletic Trainer earning his B.S. from Kent State University and was a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer at Mankato State University.

SEPTEMBER 23RD 2023 Let's “hit it on the head.”   The Enterprise Mission has just made the most astonishing, the most important “ET archaeological discovery” of its entire ~30-year existence ….   FACT:   NASA — over the course of its six successful Apollo missions to the surface of the Moon between 1969 and 1972 — returned to Earth (“in plain sight” …) almost “a THOUSAND POUNDS of priceless ‘lunar ET ‘techno-artifacts!!'” … IN the Moon Rocks!   And–   Never told us ….   They've been sitting — literally in vaults under the NASA “Johnson Space Center” just outside Houston — for more than fifty years!   Tonight, we reveal the details of our “game-changing” lunar discovery, and its STUNNING implications … and … how tonight we are openly challenging Harvard astronomer, Dr. Avi Loeb — the current reining mainstream “ET technology advocate” — to independently analyze just a [...]

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dick Gregg, Jr., President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C.   In this week's episode Dick Gregg, Jr. tells the listeners all about Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Dick shares how his career path has led him to specialize in government and quasi-government law, working with many municipalities. Dick talks about the history of the Clear Lake Area and the many changes he has seen in sixty plus years, from city boundaries, housing, and NASA Johnson Space Center coming to the area. Dick shares his experiences with the Clear Lake Area Chamber having been a member for over 47 years and a past Chairman of the Board. Lastly, Dick talks about starting his own firm and the benefits he has seen working with his family.

Scott M. Smith leads the Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory at NASA Johnson Space Center. This group is charged with keeping crews healthy with respect to nutrition, including using nutrition to optimize astronaut health and safety. This work includes ground-based and spaceflight research to understand how nutrition can mitigate the risks of spaceflight.Smith has ongoing research projects on the International Space Station. Smith has also led several ground-based research projects to better understand astronaut health in space, including studies of vitamin D in crews in Antarctica, studies of crews living on the bottom of the ocean, and studies of test subjects spending weeks to months in bed.In this episode we discuss:What can we apply from astronauts' unique nutritional needs down here on earth?How to combat extreme oxidative stressWhich biomarkers are the most important to monitor.What space flight can teach us about bone & muscle health.This episode is brought to you by One Farm, Bite Toothpaste, 1stPhorm, InsideTrackerSpace Food for Thought: Challenges and Considerations for Food and Nutrition on Exploration Missions | The Journal of Nutrition | Oxford AcademicBlood Protein Levels and Birth Control Pills May Increase Blood Clot Risk in Female AstronautsHuman Health and Performance | NASANutritional Biochemistry | NASAOrder Dr. Lyon's Book Forever Strong - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Mentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonGet your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchasehttps://drinklmnt.com/drlyon10% off your first orderhttps://kozehealth.com/DRLYON

Do you have what it takes to survive on Mars? Beginning this month, four people will spend a year in a prototype Martian habitat meant to simulate living on the Red Planet. It's part of NASA's efforts to prepare us for real human missions to Mars. Find out how well we can replicate that world on Earth and what we might learn from doing so. Also, a new robotic mission aims to be the first to bring back a piece of the Red Planet, and why Mars has enchanted us for centuries. Guests: Scott Smith – Lead for the nutritional biochemistry lab at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, and member of the CHAPEA team. Matthew Shindell – Historian of science and Curator of Planetary Science and Exploration at the National Air and Space Museum. Author of For the Love of Mars; a Human History of the Red Planet. Pascal Lee – Planetary scientist at the SETI Institute, principal investigator of the Haughton-Mars Project, and co-founder of The Mars Institute Michela Muñoz Fernández – Program Executive for NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have what it takes to survive on Mars? Beginning this month, four people will spend a year in a prototype Martian habitat meant to simulate living on the Red Planet. It's part of NASA's efforts to prepare us for real human missions to Mars. Find out how well we can replicate that world on Earth and what we might learn from doing so. Also, a new robotic mission aims to be the first to bring back a piece of the Red Planet, and why Mars has enchanted us for centuries. Guests: Scott Smith – Lead for the nutritional biochemistry lab at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, and member of the CHAPEA team. Matthew Shindell – Historian of science and Curator of Planetary Science and Exploration at the National Air and Space Museum. Author of For the Love of Mars; a Human History of the Red Planet. Pascal Lee – Planetary scientist at the SETI Institute, principal investigator of the Haughton-Mars Project, and co-founder of The Mars Institute Michela Muñoz Fernández – Program Executive for NASA's Mars Sample Return Mission Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin and I look forward to talking with a great role model in aerospace: Rachel Garza. After receiving her degree in aerospace engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rachel started her engineering career at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, where she worked as an astronaut instructor for the International Space Station program and served as a flight controller in the Mission Control Center. After 9 years in that role, she left TX to work as a systems engineer at GE Aviation in her home state of MI. She spent a year in that role before being hired into her dream job at Sikorsky Aircraft, working as a helicopter flight test engineer. Rachel is now a propulsion flight test engineering manager with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, in West Palm Beach, FL. She leads the team responsible for all aspects of propulsion system flight testing conducted on helicopters designed by Sikorsky Aircraft. Stay tuned after for our takeaways. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawna-christenson2/support

John English sits down with Troy Heindel, the son of the iconic illustrator and painter, Robert Heindel. During this fascinating conversation, they discuss the life, experiences, and share anecdotes about the famed artist. Troy Heindel is the Curator of The Robert Heindel Museum of Art. Troy is the second son of Robert and Rose Heindel. Troy worked as a technologist for over thirty-five years, including six years at NASA Johnson Space Center as a Space Shuttle Flight Controller. Troy, unlike his father and brother Todd, does not paint. Troy watched his Dad's art evolve over many years, and was fortunate to be able to attend many of his father's art shows around the world. Learn More about the Robert Heindel Museum of Art: https://www.rheindel.com/ Learn more about Visual Arts Passage Mentorships: Illustration Program: https://visualartspassage.com/illustration/ Fine Arts Program: https://visualartspassage.com/fine-arts/ Character Design Program: https://visualartspassage.com/character-design/

What a Physicist Says About Picking Shoes  – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 177 with Zachary Bergen With decades of running experience and practical research in shock mechanics beginning at NASA Johnson Space Center, Zach has worked as a physicist in a wide variety of disciplines (some he can even talk about). For those who care he has degrees in Physics from Ga Tech and the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has taught computer science at CU Boulder and participated in running gait studies at CU. Zach has applied technology to speech recognition for doctors, aircraft stealth and cloaking, climate research, image processing, and refereed journal publications as a principal author in several fields of study. To balance his brain he runs, hikes, bikes, plays music and enjoys salsa dancing with his partner.  While corresponding with Dr. Antonia Orfield with respect to the brain adaptation in her research published in the Journal of Behavioral Optometry, Zach formed an understanding of biological adaptation in areas like vision and translated that knowledge to correct his running gait to avoid continued injuries. Having realized the faux paux in most modern running shoe designs/philosophies, he went cold turkey and started a brain reprogramming using proprioception gained from removing all artificial contrivances and let his brain evolve his perfect stride. He currently designs ultra-high resolution satellites for the betterment of humanity. He's a space cowboy. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Zachary Bergen about what a physicist says about picking shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How supporting a system of the body tends to weaken it. - Why you don't get instant feedback when you wear shoes with support. - How feeling good isn't just a thought, it's a physiological reaction. - How shoes that provide a lot of support are a new phenomenon. - How cushioning in shoes prevents the foot doing from what it does naturally.Connect with Zachary: Guest Contact Info Email zbergen@gmail.com Connect with Steven: Website Xeroshoes.com Jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter@XeroShoes Instagram@xeroshoes Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes

Charles Justiz, Ph.D., is a pilot, risk & safety consultant, and author of the sci-fi thriller, Specific Impulse. He is the founder and Managing Director of JFA Inc. and formerly served as the Chief of Aviation Safety at the NASA Johnson Space Center, where he established a crew resource management program, a safety management system, and a just culture approach. All of which have become industry standards.During his 30-year-long career at NASA, Charlie has flown over 16,000 flight hours in over 100 different types of aircraft, chased Space Shuttles returning from orbit, trained every astronaut who has piloted and landed a Space Shuttle and ferried numerous Space Shuttles across the United States using a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Charlie joins me today to describe how he fell in love with flying and aviation in his early teens and shares how he became a pilot after studying Aerospace Engineering at the Air Force Academy. We talk about his path to becoming a NASA test pilot, and he describes how he became involved in music and theater production later in life and how writing Specific Impulse opened his unexpected artistic side. Charlie also advises making mistakes in one's career and shares his thoughts on following a vision and pursuing seemingly unrelated career paths.“There is no box; you define what the boundaries are.” - Charlie Justiz This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ●     Charlie's childhood from Havana to Miami●     Where Charlie's early love for flying and aviation came from●     The many Cuban revolutions●     Charlie's experience learning about Spanish literature in high school●     Charlie's road to the Air Force Academy and how he survived his freshman year●     How Charlie became an Air Force pilot●     Celestial navigation in the space age●     Flying exotic airplanes at NASA and training to ferry Space Shuttles with the 747●     Why the 747 is a pilot's dream●     Charlie's work as a risk & safety consultant●     How Charlie became involved in music and theater production●     What it means to be a theater producer●     Charlie's thoughts on taking seemingly unrelated career paths●     Charlie's next adventure in life Our Favorite Quotes: ●     “You may be wrong, and that's okay. I've failed a dozen times in my career, trying to do stuff that was wrong, but it only made me smarter on the things that I did next.” - Charlie Justiz●     “All knowledge is valuable and important.” - Charlie Justiz Connect with Charlie Justiz: ●     Charlie Justiz on LinkedIn●     Book: Specific Impulse Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn | Google | Amazon Music.

Humankind is going back to the moon! Over the next few years, NASA's Artemis program will open up a new frontier of space exploration for future generations, and KBR's people are helping pave the way. With us to talk about KBR's involvement with Artemis and his role as a ground controller at NASA Johnson Space Center is Patrick Ream, a member of KBR's Science and Space team. Patrick tells host John Arnold about his lifelong fascination with space, how KBR is letting him live his dream of helping humankind reach the stars, and what we can all expect as the Artemis missions progress. You won't want to miss it!

Building Spaceflight: NASA Human Performance Optimization with Maj Danielle Anderson & Christi Keeler, MS, ATCIt's the second week of our Spaceflight mini-series and we're thrilled to bring you an awesome and informative conversation with Maj Danielle Anderson and Christi Keeler, MS, ATC!Maj Anderson is making history being the first active-duty service member to be assigned to NASA. Maj Anderson and her teammate Christi are part of the integrative dream team at NASA Johnson Space Center working daily in astronaut human performance care. We pick their brains about both their roles in the Spaceflight HPO program and break down what exactly it is they do day to day. And spoiler, it's even cooler than you think! In this episode we get into some basics about spaceflight standards, the innovation that comes with being part of the human performance team for astronauts and how rewarding the job truly is. But we don't stop there, we cover an eclectic variety of burning questions:What length of time is required to be considered long duration Spaceflight?How do you rehab someone in space?What type of rehab equipment is available in space?What are the go-to exercises that astronauts have to do daily to maintain health?Mobility.... in space? Why or why not? Come wrap up our mini-series with us and get all the questions you've had since being a little kid about space answered! We can't wait to have them back in the future!Talk to ya later!Guest Bios: Major Danielle Anderson  is a Physical Therapist currently assigned to Johnson Space Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration as the Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation Lead. She delivers a spectrum of neuromusculoskeletal care preparing and supporting both U.S and International Astronauts for long duration space flight aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Additionally, she provides consultation and management recommendations to Crew and Deputy Crew Flight Surgeons working neuromusculoskeletal conditions on board the ISS. She serves as the Air Force's liaison to the Military Musculoskeletal residency, a tri-service one-year Physical Therapy residency, where she oversees admittance, regional instruction, and successful program completion of Air Force, Army and Navy Physical Therapists. Major Anderson received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Regis University and direct Air Force commission in 2012. During her first assignment to Travis Air Force Base, she deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She provided musculoskeletal care for Joint Special Operations Task Force Afghanistan and NATO partners, earning her the United States Air Force Biomedical Service Corps and Military Health Systems Junior Clinician of the Year. In addition, she served as the sole physical therapist while deployed with Navy Special Warfare Unit Three in Bahrain, supporting the training and assistance to the special operations forces of the Nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council. She has instructed numerous Air Force Physical Therapy courses and currently serves as an Assistant Professor to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Army-Baylor University, Joint Based San Antonio (JBSA), Tx. Lastly, she is published in Military Medicine and the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy and has presented in over ten National Physical Therapy conferences. Prior to her current position, Major Anderson was the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Flight Commander at 59th Surgical Operations Squadron, JBSA-Lackland, Tx., where she led 72 members among six elements across two sites, providing 77k specialty visits and ove If you like what you hear, leave us a 5- star rating and subscribe! Find us on IG and LinkedIn @ Not Your Typical Doctors or reach out to us anytime through: notyourtypicaldoctors@gmail.com

Before starting Athlete Foundry, KC has been privileged to serve our great Nation in two capacities, 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation, with his last post serving as the manager of the Space Shuttle astronaut launch & entry suit and crew escape system; and 20+ years, active & reserve combined, in our United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including deployments to Iraq looking for our missing-in-action, and Afghanistan with Naval Special Warfare. After life changing deployments, KC discovered his much bigger purpose & passion, taking his combined NASA & Navy backgrounds to build a world-class team, products, and company to lift and positively impact pre-college student athletes & families across our great Nation, through a new lens, like never before. Find out more about KC Chhipwadia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kc-chhipwadia-25a12458/ Find out more about Athlete Foundry at https://www.athletefoundry.com/

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KC Chhipwadia has served our great country in two capacities. He spent 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation. If that wasn't impressive enough, KC has spent over 20+ years in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including deployments to Iraq looking for those missing-in-action and Afghanistan with Naval Special Warfare. His NASA and US Navy life-changing events, challenges, and experiences uniquely prepared KC to discover his life's true purpose ― to improve the odds and inspire others to seek and achieve their dreams by crushing inequities ― starting with student-athletes. KC is the founder and owner of Athlete Foundry, a company with a suite of products to lift and positively impact pre-college student-athletes & families across the country. What I love about KC is that he is unapologetically obsessed with diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. Episode Resources:Athlete FoundryKC ChhipwadiaLink to purchase:FYLPxWRDSMTH Merch Collaboration*suggestion is to size upDownload this episode of For Your Listening Pleasure wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @foryourlisteningpleasure Click here to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify.To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com.

It has been a while since NASA carried humans to the moon but the current unmanned Artemis 1 mission will test current capabilities of a future manned crew. Artemis 1 launched last week becoming the first major test of an Orion spacecraft and what NASA will learn from it will be drive other missions. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Kelly Humphries, News Chief at NASA Johnson Space Center, about the first of three Artemis missions, how it will set them up to send a manned mission to the moon and eventually build a base there. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a while since NASA carried humans to the moon but the current unmanned Artemis 1 mission will test current capabilities of a future manned crew. Artemis 1 launched last week becoming the first major test of an Orion spacecraft and what NASA will learn from it will be drive other missions. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Kelly Humphries, News Chief at NASA Johnson Space Center, about the first of three Artemis missions, how it will set them up to send a manned mission to the moon and eventually build a base there. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a while since NASA carried humans to the moon but the current unmanned Artemis 1 mission will test current capabilities of a future manned crew. Artemis 1 launched last week becoming the first major test of an Orion spacecraft and what NASA will learn from it will be drive other missions. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Kelly Humphries, News Chief at NASA Johnson Space Center, about the first of three Artemis missions, how it will set them up to send a manned mission to the moon and eventually build a base there. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KC is convinced deep to his core that the creation of Athlete Foundry was 20 years in the making, forged through his NASA and U.S. Navy life-changing events, challenges, and experiences, each uniquely preparing him to discover his life's true purpose ― to improve the odds and inspire others to seek and achieve their dreams by crushing inequities ― starting with student athletes.Before starting Athlete Foundry, KC has been privileged to serve our great Nation in two capacities, 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation, with his last post serving as the manager of the Space Shuttle astronaut launch & entry suit and crew escape system; and 20+ years, active & reserve combined, in our United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including deployments to Iraq looking for our missing-in-action, and Afghanistan with Naval Special Warfare. During this amazing interview, KC sits down with Marques to talk about his brand Athlete Foundry, which is a platform that helps high school athletes that want to become collegiate athletes, regardless of their zip code…. To check out more episodes, please click the link http://www.marquesogden.com

Our guest in this episode is Director Vanessa Wyche from the NASA Johnson Space Center. Wyche is a dual alumna of Clemson University, where she earned her bachelor's and master's degree in engineering. She began her career at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and eventually found her way to NASA in 1989. At NASA, Vanessa has served in different positions, like Project Manager within the Space and Life Science Directorate. In this role, Wyche applied her engineering background towards developing and using hardware systems for medical and microgravity experiments on the space shuttle and the International Space Station. Today, Director Wyche serves as the thirteenth Director of NASA Johnson Space Center, a position she has held since June of 2021.   In this episode, we talk about how Vanessa grew up in South Carolina as a curious young girl. Director Wyche shares how her biology teacher introduced her to engineering. We discuss the importance of community, role models, and balancing life as a professional, mom, and wife. Finally, Director Wyche talks about Artemis One and what she is excited about with space exploration.

Mike Read is in the role of Manager, ISS Business and Economic Development Office at NASA Johnson Space Center. But what does the International Space Station have to do with the commercialization of space? Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan asks Mike: You have a non-engineering background yet are in the space field. Tell us about how this happened What is the scope of your responsibilities in the ISS Business and Economic Development Office? What constitutes a success over the period of a year? Can you share some recent wins? How long is the ISS expected to be available? If/when commercial operators have private space stations in orbit, is NASA expecting to simply be a customer? Who do you want to speak with? What makes a good discussion or project for you? Useful Links: Houston, We Have a Podcast 2019 interview with Mike Read: https://www.nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/space-tourism-and-commercialization OpEx Society: https://www.opexsociety.org Talk to Cold Star: https://coldstartech.com/talktous

In this week's North American Ag Spotlight Chrissy Wozniak speaks with Virridy's CEO & founder Evan A Thomas, PhD, PE, MPH about this new ag tech that controls irrigation pumps by satellite. Evan is also the Director of the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering and Resilience and the Climate Innovation Collaboratory at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is a tenured Associate Professor in the Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Department. He has a PhD in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder, is a registered Professional Engineer, and has a Masters in Public Health from the Oregon Health and Science University.Evan's technical background is in water and air testing and treatment applied in developing communities through to operational spacecraft. Previously, Evan worked as a civil servant at the NASA-Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for six years. At NASA, Evan was a principal investigator and project manager in the Life Support and Habitability Systems Branch working on flight hardware for the Space Shuttle, the Space Station, and concepts for Moon and Mars spacecraft.Virridy Inc. develops and deploys technologies to manage water, energy, and agricultural resources in remote, off-grid environments including Africa and North America. The company's low-cost satellite-connected sensors are compatible with a wide range of fixed infrastructure and support carbon credits, energy incentives, water permitting, and other environmental market commodities. Learn more about Virridy at https://virridy.com/FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/firaThe Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Near-death experience podcast 542 guest Dr. Karl Simanonok, Former Scientist who worked at Nasa that had a near death experience. During this podcast we talk about his NDE experience and what he learned from it. Dr. Karl Simanonok received his Ph.D. in Physiology (the study of the body) from the University of California at Davis, where his research involved the development of a new countermeasure to the headward fluid shift problem that astronauts experience in weightlessness. His postdoctoral work followed up on that research with computer modeling of the countermeasure at the NASA Johnson Space Center's Cardiovascular Laboratory as a Research Associate for the National Research Council, and later as a Visiting Scientist with the Universities Space Research Association. During his time at NASA JSC he also performed human research on other countermeasures which could be used to help dehydrated Shuttle astronauts returning from space retain more fluid volume upon landing, and he discovered significant statistical correlations in the historical astronaut biomedical data that linked for the first time, preflight variables relating to fluid shifts with the space sickness problem that affects many astronauts, sometimes severely and even dangerously. Dr. Simanonok was also invited to attend the first meeting between Russian and American space physiologists in history, in Vienna after the fall of the Soviet Union. In semi-retirement, Dr. Simanonok is developing and writing about the Nexus Theory of consciousness, the first and so far the only end-to-end physical description of how consciousness may be enabled in our brains, leaving no 'explanatory gaps'. Nexus Theory describes how the light our own living cells emit at very low levels called 'biophotons' are used in our brains to construct a 3D holographic 'nexus' (connection point) within the spaces of our brains that 'tunes in' resonantly to the holographic Source of consciousness spanning the entire volume of the universe in the Zero Point Energy, to enable consciousness in us. The inspiration for Nexus Theory arose from Dr. Simanonok's Near Death Experience many years before, and it explains in physical terms exactly HOW we are all One with that Light that so many NDErs report seeing or even merging with, as Dr. Simanonok did. You can find out more about the nexus theory at his website below. https://brainandconsciousness.com/ Dr. Simanonok's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbbEOsCjCTXJwn7WVyCDU5A Dr. Simanonok's Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/BrainAndConsciousness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-s-reynolds/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeffrey-s-reynolds/support

Only in the last year has the 2019 Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act started to demonstrate a real impact on agency missions. As agencies updated their strategic plans for 2022, many used the law to drive better cross-agency conversations. For more, David Walters, the chief of strategic planning, performance management and reporting branch at the NASA Johnson Space Center; Harry Knight, the executive director for China and former director of the Office of Performance Evaluation at the Commerce Department; and Jeff Yefsky, the CEO of the Performance Institute spoke to Executive Editor Jason Miller at a recent panel on this week's Ask the CIO.

Dr. Andrea Hanson is a bioastronautics and microgravity science aerospace engineer. She is currently working at NASA Johnson Space Center on Crew Health and Performance for the Human Landing System (HLS). She is a Space Camp alumni, Space Camp Hall of Fame member, and serves on the Space Camp Alumni Advancement Board.

Carwyn Sharp Ph.D. CSCS, emigrated from England to Australia with his family as a young boy.  Searching for new opportunities, Carwyn's parents stressed the importance of education as a bridge over poverty and a gateway to an abundant life. Carwyn has followed his passions for sport, movement, and performance—fueling his personal life and extraordinary career. We follow this innovator in the field of human performance on his incredible odyssey from his research in sports nutrition, to working with professional, Olympic, and Paralympic athletes. Dr. Sharp holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition from the University of Texas at Galveston. Carwyn was the Exercise Countermeasures project scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center, Director of Education and Chief Science Officer at the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Senior Sports Physiologist and Data Analyst at the United States Olympic and Paralympic committee in Colorado Springs. Carwyn is currently utilizing his vast education, knowledge, and experience as Head of Human Performance for the AS Roma futbol club. We recently caught up with Carwyn just off the pitch with the squad in Rome. We are excited to host Carwyn on this episode of Intrinsic Drive™ Intrinsic Drive™ is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor. For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive   Follow us on socials (links below) including   Instagram  @intrinsicdrivelive    

For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda?sub_confirmation=1 ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com KC is convinced deep to his core that the creation of Athlete Foundry was 20 years in the making, forged through his NASA and U.S. Navy life-changing events, challenges, and experiences, each uniquely preparing him to discover his life's true purpose ― to improve the odds and inspire others to seek and achieve their dreams by crushing inequities ― starting with student athletes. Before starting Athlete Foundry, KC has been privileged to serve our great Nation in two capacities, 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation, with his last post serving as the manager of the Space Shuttle astronaut launch & entry suit and crew escape system; and 20+ years, active & reserve combined, in our United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including deployments to Iraq looking for our missing-in-action, and Afghanistan with Naval Special Warfare. His hard-learned, life & death related missions throughout his extensive NASA and U.S. Navy careers have allowed him to build a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding building high-performing teams and mission-critical human and organizational performance from front-line, mid-level, and senior executive perspectives. After life changing deployments, KC discovered his much bigger purpose & passion, taking his combined NASA & Navy backgrounds to build a world-class team, products, and company to lift and positively impact pre-college student athletes & families across our great Nation, through a new lens, like never before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message

Panelists Include:   Mike Degg - Animation Director Mike Degg is the CGI Animation Director at Marks Detroit, formerly Armstrong White Inc. He has 16 Years Experience in the CGI  industry.  Mike graduated from College of Creative Studies in Detroit with a BA of fine arts, with a focus in animation. He has been in several film festivals and won various awards for his animation projects.  Mike loves the challenge of exploring and creating animations with a unique twist and style.   John Gruener - NASA Scientist John Gruener is a Space Scientist at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He is the project scientist for a robotic mission going to the moon in 2023, and also works on developing simulated Moon soil for use in testing NASA technologies, and planning future human missions to the Moon.   Leah Hetzel - Pilot Airline Pilot at Delta Air Lines.   Elena Victoria - Clothing Designer Elena Victoria is a young fashion designer from Chicago who is using her love for fashion and design to positively impact the lives of so many. Since 2010, Elena has hosted seasonal camps for students of all ages who share the same passion for sewing and fashion design. After completing her bachelor's degree in Fashion Design & Technology at Purdue University, Elena worked as a designer for Abercrombie Kids. From there, she left the company to chase after her dream of designing for her private label and teaching youth how to sew. Five years later, students all over the Metro Detroit and Chicago area are participating in her fun-filled sewing and design classes, leaving with a new sense of accomplishment and joy. The private label, Elena Victoria, is a specialty custom dress business that helps women of any age look good and feel great in a gown specifically made for them.   Leslie — Truck Driver Leslie loves to drive so getting paid to drive a truck for a job has been the perfect fit for her. Driving for eight years now, Leslie has been all over the country and met so many different people on her travels.   Marquice Williams - NFL Coach Marquice Williams is an American football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears.

For the full show notes and transcription checkout: https://www.superpowers.school/ Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/paddydhanda?sub_confirmation=1 ★ BUY ME KO-FI ★ If you enjoy the podcast, then you can donate a small amount here as a token of your appreciation: https://ko-fi.com/paddydhanda Contact Paddy at: pardeep_dhanda (at) hotmail.com KC is convinced deep to his core that the creation of Athlete Foundry was 20 years in the making, forged through his NASA and U.S. Navy life-changing events, challenges, and experiences, each uniquely preparing him to discover his life's true purpose ― to improve the odds and inspire others to seek and achieve their dreams by crushing inequities ― starting with student athletes. Before starting Athlete Foundry, KC has been privileged to serve our great Nation in two capacities, 20 years as a senior human space flight engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center, supporting over 50 Space Shuttle missions, including the Space Shuttle Columbia accident investigation, with his last post serving as the manager of the Space Shuttle astronaut launch & entry suit and crew escape system; and 20+ years, active & reserve combined, in our United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer, including deployments to Iraq looking for our missing-in-action, and Afghanistan with Naval Special Warfare. His hard-learned, life & death related missions throughout his extensive NASA and U.S. Navy careers have allowed him to build a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding building high-performing teams and mission-critical human and organizational performance from front-line, mid-level, and senior executive perspectives. After life changing deployments, KC discovered his much bigger purpose & passion, taking his combined NASA & Navy backgrounds to build a world-class team, products, and company to lift and positively impact pre-college student athletes & families across our great Nation, through a new lens, like never before. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/superpowers-school/message

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet David Whitlock, the Director of Performance, and External Pursuits and Integration Office at Jacobs. In this week's episode, David discusses his upbringing in the Clear Lake area and his education in the Clear Creek Independent School District, and how growing up in the area made him eager to be a part of the aerospace industry. He also discusses how Jacobs has evolved and changed throughout its years and how their community involvement has helped them grow and educate the public. He also talks about how Jacobs is proud to continue its partnership with the NASA Johnson Space Center along with its fellow contractors, and how Jacobs is honored to participate in a mentorship program with many of the small businesses they work with.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet David Whitlock, the Director of Performance, and External Pursuits and Integration Office at Jacobs. In this weeks episode, David discusses his upbringing in the Clear Lake area and his education in the Clear Creek Independent School District, and how growing up in the area made him eager to be a part of the aerospace industry. He also discusses how Jacobs has evolved and changed throughout its years and how their community involvement has helped them grow and educate the public. He also talks about how Jacobs is proud to continue its partnership with the NASA Johnson Space Center along with its fellow contractors, and how Jacobs is honored to participate in a mentorship program with many of the small businesses they work with.

How do you set exposure limits to protect human health in a closed container floating in space? Valerie Ryder, a toxicologist at the NASA Johnson Space Center, takes co-hosts Anne Chappelle and David Faulkner into the small world of space toxicologists, where they also discuss research involving lunar dust, bone loss, and CO2.About the GuestValerie Ryder, PhD, DABT, is a board-certified toxicologist with the NASA Johnson Space Center. She received a BA in chemistry with a minor in microbiology from Texas A&M University in 2000 and a PhD in pathology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2004.  As an undergraduate, Dr. Ryder worked in the oceanography department in the laboratory of Dr. Luis Cifuentes. As a graduate student, she supported the dynamically controlled protein crystal growth shuttle flight experiment on STS-105 and studied altered differentiation of adult stem cells in modeled microgravity under the NASA Graduate Student Researcher Program. After completing her graduate work, Dr. Ryder worked briefly as a scientific writer before joining the toxicology group at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in 2005. In 2008, she accepted a position as a toxicologist with Wyle's Integrated Science and Engineering Group. In 2010, Dr. Ryder became a NASA Civil Servant and took over as the lead for the toxicology group in 2014. She leads a team of toxicologists who work to ensure that the air and water onboard spacecraft are safe for crew health. DisclaimerThe viewpoints and information presented in Adverse Reactions represent those of the participating individuals. Although the Society of Toxicology holds the copyright to the production, it does not vet or review the information presented, nor does presenting and distributing the Adverse Reactions podcast represent any proposal or endorsement of any position by the Society.

Samantha is the cofounder and catalyst at re:3D, where she and her team pioneered large-scale 3D printers, as well as using recycled materials as filament. Previously, she was a social entrepreneur-in-residence at NASA Johnson Space Center and the cofounder of Bioflow Technologies, a biotech startup working on novel approaches to tissue cultures. Together, we explore the future of manufacturing, how to build a manufacturing company from the ground up, and the disruptive nature of 3D printing ten years after the initial hype.

Would you like to know what it's like to become an astronaut? Do you want to know what it's like for an astronaut for that first blast off into space, to be in space and what it's like to see Earth rotating around every 90 minutes you've orbited the Earth?Maurizio Cheli is a lieutenant colonel in the Italian Air Force, a European Space Agency astronaut and a veteran of one NASA Space Shuttle mission. Maurizio joined the European Space Agency (ESA) in 1992 and was then sent to the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston where he would train as a Mission Specialist, who is effectively the flight engineer of the space shuttle. In 1996 he attended the Space Shuttle Columbia STS-75 Tethered Satellite mission, to be the first Italian to assume the role of Mission Specialist. During the expedition, while he was flying over our planet, he took a picture of Mount Everest and since then, he always desired to reach that peak, and so he did: after having seen the world from above, in 2018 he even reached the “top of the world. For more than 10 years he has displayed the Eurofighter at the Paris Air Show and he's built his own aeroplanes too. He is an entrepreneur in the aviation industry and a speaker. Maurizio is sought to cover topics such as passion, teamwork, change management, decision making, sustainability and more.Alex MacPhail and Maurizio Cheli go into detail about what it is to become an astronaut, what it is like to train for missions, what the launch looks like with the feelings of the acceleration and the g-forces at operating these machines. If you like anything to do with fast aeroplanes or space, this is the conversation for you.Please enjoy this conversation and remember to reach out via social media channels with your questions. Send me your comments. ALEX MACPHAILEmail: alex@alexmacphail.co.za Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexMacPhail1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmacphail99 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flyingmogul YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCztTx1LzCAnC4woeNOpU5-A Website: http://www.alexmacphail.co.za Alex MacPhail Podcast - LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexmacphailpodcast MAURIZIO CHELIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mauriziocheli/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/maurizio-cheli-2a690b10 Website: http://www.mauriziocheli.com/en/ 

Kirk is an assistant professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) and the director of experimental research at the Health and Human Performance Institute, also at UHCL. Prior to that, he was an exercise physiologist and senior scientist at NASA-Johnson Space Center where he continues to collaborate and consult. Broadly, his research evaluates nutritional and exercise interventions to protect and enhance skeletal muscle metabolism, mass, strength, function, and performance. He has applied this focus to individuals with chronic disease, aging adults, competitive athletes, and astronauts. Kirk's Researchgate Profile Kirk's Profile at UHCL In this episode we cover: Kirk's background in exercise science and how he got involved with NASA What's it like working for an organization like NASA and what work did Kirk do in the lab? What are the health problems associated with spaceflight? What physical changes do astronauts experience after an extended period in space? How can scientists recreate some of the conditions that cause muscle loss on Earth? How much muscle mass and bone mass and strength can an astronaut lose while on a mission? Why is maintaining muscle in space so important? Why do astronauts need to be strong and fit? Can astronauts gain strength during spaceflight? How do astronauts train for emergency situations? How do astronauts train in space. How has space-training equipment evolved over the years and what are the engineering problems that have be dealt with? What kind of training programmes do Astronaut Strength Conditioning and Rehabilitation Specialists (ASCRS) prescribe?

Co-Dean Kimberly Mutcherson speaks with Rebecca Bresnik RLAW'99, Assistant Chief Counsel for International Matters at NASA, Johnson Space Center, about how to get into space law and work with NASA and the international community. The Power of Attorney is produced by Rutgers Law School. With two locations minutes from Philadelphia and New York City, Rutgers Law offers the prestige and reputation of a large, nationally-known university combined with a personal, small campus experience. Learn more by visiting law.rutgers.edu. Series Producer: Emily Brennan Episode Producer and Editor: Kate Bianco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rutgerslaw/message

In the 1980s and 1990s, in the midst of rising crime rates and a nationally waning confidence in policing, law enforcement around the country adopted a different approach to addressing crime. Instead of just reacting to crime when it happened, officers decided they'd try to prevent it from happening in the first place, employing things like “hot spots” policing and “stop and frisk,” or “terry stops.” The strategy is what criminologists call proactive policing, and it's now become widely used in police departments across the nation, especially in cities. Critics and experts debate how effective these tactics are in lowering crime rates. While there's some evidence that proactive policing does reduce crime, now public health researchers are questioning if the practice—which sometimes results in innocent people being stopped, searched, and detained—comes with other unintended physical and mental health consequences. Samuel Walker, emeritus professor of criminology at the University of Nebraska Omaha and an expert in police accountability, reviews what led police departments to adopt a more proactive approach, while medical sociologist Alyasah Ali Sewell explains the physical and mental health impacts of stop-question-and-frisk policing. If you live near the coasts, you may occasionally enjoy a good clam bake. Thousands of years ago, indigenous people in the Pacific Northwest were much the same, with clams forming an important part of the coastal diet and culture. In fact, inhabitants of the Pacific Northwest developed techniques for cultivating clams in constructed ‘clam gardens' along the coastline. A new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that those clam gardens were very successful, allowing the farmed clams to sustainably grow larger and more rapidly than untended clams, despite being heavily harvested. Dana Lepofsky, a professor of archaeology at Simon Fraser University and one of the authors of that study, joins Ira to describe the technology of the clam garden and what it might be able to teach us about modern sustainable aquaculture. This week, a congressional hearing examined NASA's plan to return humans to the moon by 2024—and some Appropriations Committee members didn't seem particularly bullish on the idea. New York Representative José E. Serrano had this to say: Since NASA had already programmed the lunar landing mission for 2028, why does it suddenly need to speed up the clock by four years—time that is needed to carry out a successful program from a science and safety perspective. To a lot of Members, the motivation appears to be just a political one—giving President Trump a moon landing in a possible second term, should he be reelected. In this segment, Eric Berger, a senior space editor at Ars Technica, talks with Ira about the implications of that hearing. Plus, as it rushes to meet that 2024 deadline, NASA this week unveiled a new spacesuit, tailor-made for strolling on the lunar surface. Amy Ross of NASA Johnson Space Center led the suit's design, and she joins Ira here to talk about its capabilities—and why a puffy suit is still necessary, rather than a tighter design depicted and described in films like The Martian. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Jonathan Abary, Pathways program manager, and Alexis Vance, Pathways intern in the crew and thermal systems division, discuss the Pathways internship program at NASA Johnson Space Center. HWHAP Episode 86.

Jonathan Abary, Pathways program manager, and Alexis Vance, Pathways intern in the crew and thermal systems division, discuss the Pathways internship program at NASA Johnson Space Center. HWHAP Episode 86.

Ellen Ochoa, Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center, talks about human space exploration: what we're doing here in Texas to make it a possibility, how we're working with commercial and international partners, and what the future has in store for a human presence in space. HWHAP Episode 12.

Ellen Ochoa, Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center, talks about human space exploration: what we're doing here in Texas to make it a possibility, how we're working with commercial and international partners, and what the future has in store for a human presence in space. HWHAP Episode 12.

Dr. John Charles, Chief Scientist of the Human Research Program at the NASA Johnson Space Center, talks about what happens to the human body in space. NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough gives a first hand account of landing from space. HWHAP Episode 3.