Podcast appearances and mentions of robert bishop

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of Wisdom, Ep. 6 | Oct 12, 2025

In this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast, Mike Shanley sits down with Dr. Robert Bishop, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M University, to discuss how universities can accelerate innovation for the Department of War. They explore Texas A&M's unique approach to bridging academia, industry, and government through initiatives like the Inspire Alliance 501(c)(3). From hypersonics and robotics to nuclear and quantum research, Dr. Bishop shares how universities can deliver faster, more agile solutions while supporting warfighters and national security priorities. Whether you're from industry, government, or academia, this conversation provides actionable insights on collaboration, research partnerships, and speeding R&D processes. Viewers interested in partnering with Texas A&M or connecting with Dr. Bishop directly can reach out via email at vcdengineering.tamu.edu to discuss opportunities, collaborations, or academic programs. BIOGRAPHY: Dr. Robert H. Bishop '79 serves as the vice chancellor and dean of the Texas A&M University College of Engineering and director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Bishop graduated with a bachelor's and master's degree in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M before earning his Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering at Rice University. In 1990, he became a faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, where he later held an endowed position and served as department chair. Bishop served as dean of engineering at Marquette University starting in 2010. In 2014, he was selected to lead The University of South Florida's College of Engineering before returning to Texas A&M in 2024. As an active researcher and scholar, Bishop is a specialist in the area of systems theory, guidance and control of spacecraft, and navigation and estimation theory with applications across a broad range of aerospace challenges. He has extensive experience working with NASA and the Department of Defense. LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn. https://www.govdiscoveryai.com https://www.konektid.com  

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of Wisdom, Ep. 5 | Oct 5, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of Wisdom, Ep. 2 | Sept. 14, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of Wisdom, Ep. 1 | Robert Bishop | Sept 7, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 32 | Aug 24, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 31 | Aug 17, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 28 | July 27, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 27 | July 13, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 26 | July 13, 2025

In episode 3 of Season 4, we explore the science of free will and to what degree God exerts control over our lives. We begin with Mike Genna, a prominent musician in the 1980s who spiraled into drug addiction after tragedy. Helping us to fully understand the science of addiction, we interview Joseph Caravella, an addiction specialist at the Betty Ford Clinic in St. Paul, Minnesota. From there, we delve into what physics tells us about free will with Dr. Robert Bishop, Professor of Physics and Philosophy at Wheaton College. Finally, we caught up with Dr. Raymond A. Blacketer, a scholar in the area of biblical exegesis, about the Christian perspective on free will and suffering. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Mike Genna Joseph Caravella Dr. Robert Bishop Dr. Raymond Blacketer

We welcomed Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M University to The Space Show for a wide-ranging discussion on space exploration, technology, and education—highlighting Texas A&M's expanding leadership in space science, engineering, and research.After introducing the program and reminding listeners that The Space Show is a nonprofit, listener-supported initiative, I welcomed our guest, Dr. Robert Bishop, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M. Dr. Bishop began by outlining the university's major space and science research initiatives. While state-supported, he explained, much of the research is funded through contracts and grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other agencies. A key development is a new 400,000-square-foot research facility under construction near NASA's Johnson Space Center, featuring simulated lunar and Martian environments for both academic and industry use.Dr. Bishop addressed concerns about potential federal science funding cuts. He expressed confidence in adapting through more efficient funding models, such as forming a 501(c)(3) and expanding contract-based research. He emphasized that contracts should supplement—not replace—traditional grant funding, especially for open-ended basic research. He also called for a reevaluation of indirect cost structures to better sustain future research.We explored Texas A&M's national security-related research, including work in cybersecurity, hypersonics, and space defense. Dr. Bishop underscored the university's partnerships with federal and military organizations and emphasized the need to safeguard critical infrastructure amid rising global competition in space. He expressed concern about the uncertain future of U.S. space dominance.Dr. Bishop also introduced the TAMU Spirit platform, developed by Aegis Aerospace, which will host up to 12 experiments every six months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). While acknowledging the ISS's limited remaining operational timeline, he confirmed that contingency planning is underway for future commercial platforms.On space launch, I raised concerns about reliance on SpaceX and recent Starship test failures. Dr. Bishop noted that launch systems fall outside his expertise but acknowledged the importance of diversified infrastructure.We discussed Texas A&M's new space engineering program, which began as a master's degree in Fall 2023 and will expand to a bachelor's program in Fall 2024. The program integrates disciplines such as agriculture, architecture, and public policy, with a focus on sustaining human life on the Moon and Mars. While the university is not involved in space medicine or weapons research, it conducts foundational research in hypersonics and maintains active collaborations with astronauts and researchers at JSC.Our conversation also touched on the broader Texas space ecosystem, with contributions from UT Austin, Rice, and Baylor. Dr. Bishop emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary research—including studies on the environmental impact of space exploration and the use of small modular nuclear reactors for lunar power. In response to a listener question, he noted that while A&M is not currently working on space-based solar power, they are actively researching nuclear technologies for both Earth and space applications.Dr. Bishop spoke to the surging demand for engineering education at Texas A&M, which enrolls over 25,000 engineering students but still cannot meet national workforce needs. On the topic of AI, he described early efforts to create a comparative framework across disciplines, with ethical considerations woven throughout the curriculum—not as standalone courses, but through an integrated, vertical approach. He stressed academia's responsibility in helping industry navigate the ethical challenges of space exploration.In response to one of the many listener questions for this program, we discussed commercial opportunities in cislunar space, including communication, landing, and timing infrastructure. Dr. Bishop described cislunar space as a testbed for Earth-beneficial technologies like space medicine and advanced systems. We also explored concepts such as cycling trajectories between Earth and the Moon, space tourism, and large-scale orbital construction. While he believes current engineering capabilities can support such ambitions, he pointed to the need for more robust launch infrastructure Dr. Bishop highlighted Texas A&M's contributions to food production research aboard the ISS and noted the ongoing challenges of limited resources and talent shortages. He spoke positively about the university's close ties with government stakeholders and voiced support for bold space development goals. Before concluding, we briefly touched on student enthusiasm, space settlement, O'Neilian colonies, superstructures, and the emerging potential of space medicine.We invite you to share your thoughts and questions for Dr. Bishop on our Space Show blog or Substack page: doctorspace.substack.com.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4388: Sunday, June 22: 12 PM PDT; Dr. Karen Lloyd re her book “Intra-terrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth”Broadcast 4389: Dr. Karen Lloyd | Sunday 22 Jun 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. Karen LloydDr. Lloyd talks about her new book, "intra-Terrestrials: Discovering the strangest life on Earth."Broadcast 4390: Dr. Saralyn Mark | Tuesday 24 Jun 2025 700PM PTGuests: Dr. Saralyn MarkDr. Mark on advancing human spaceflight and health here on Earth and in space.Broadcast 4391: Hotel Mars with Doug Messier | Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David Livingston, Douglas MessierDoug plans on addressing all things SpaceX, Starship and Elon Musk.Broadcast 4392: BY ZOOM: Dr. Ersilia Vaudo from France | Thursday 26 Jun 2025 930AM PTGuests: Dr. Ersilia VaudoDr. Vaudo will highlight her new book, The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions.Broadcast 4393: Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society | Friday 27 Jun 2025 930AM PTGuests: Casey DreierCasey address the skinny budget for NASA science and space project cutbacksBroadcast 4394: Dr. Young Bay | Sunday 29 Jun 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. Young K. BaeDr. Bay addresses the development of fusion energyLive Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServhttps://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M was welcomed to the program to discuss and cover a range of topics related to space exploration, technology, and education, with a focus on Texas A&M University's involvement in these areas. Discussions included technical issues, SpaceX developments, radio show logistics, and the structure of Texas A&M's engineering programs, particularly their new space engineering initiative and research partnerships. The conversation also touched on broader themes such as national security, commercial space activities, and ethical considerations in space exploration, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of current and future space endeavors.

John and I welcomed back Eric Berger of Ars Technica to Hotel Mars for a one-segment update and discussion on SpaceX, Elon Musk, and Starship. We began by asking Eric what successful Starship testing would look like for SpaceX. He acknowledged that it's difficult to define clear success metrics at this stage.We then discussed the upcoming Demo Test #10, potential hardware and assembly issues, plus Eric elaborated on some of the challenges SpaceX might face. The conversation touched on Starship's role in NASA's planned Moon missions, the importance of testing in low Earth orbit (LEO), and the need to develop and demonstrate in-orbit refueling capabilities. Eric spoke about the types of fuel Starship uses and highlighted the need to address issues like boil-off during storage in space.Before concluding, we asked Eric about the ongoing feud between Elon Musk and President Trump. Eric said it was hard to predict how things would unfold but thought Musk might walk back some of his comments. He emphasized the strategic importance of SpaceX to the U.S. government in both civil space and national security domains. While the FAA could theoretically delay permits in response to Musk's remarks, Eric didn't think that was likely at this time.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4387: By Zoom: Friday, 6-20 @!09:30 AM PDDTDr. Robert Bishop, Texas A&M Dean on AI, Cyber, Defense Tech & SpaceBroadcast 4388: Sunday, June 22: 12 PM PDT; Dr. Karen Lloyd re her book “Intra-terrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth”Live Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServ https://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 17 | May 11, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 16 | May 4, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Costly Grace, Ep. 3 | April 20, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Costly Grace, Ep. 2 | April 18, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Costly Grace, Ep. 1 | April 13, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 13 | Mar 30, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 11 | March 16, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 10 | Mar 9, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope for All, Ep. 7 | Feb 16, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 6 | Feb 9, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 3 | Jan 19, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Hope For All, Ep. 2 | Jan 12, 2025

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | From of Old, Ep. 5 | Dec 24, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | From of Old, Ep. 4 | Dec 22, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | From of Old, Ep. 3 | Dec 15, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | From Of Old, Ep. 2 | Dec 8, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 12 | Nov 24, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 11 | Nov 17, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 7 | Oct 27, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 7 | Oct 20, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 6

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 3 | Sept 22, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 2 | Sept 15, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | Flourishing in Exile, Ep. 1

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep. 35 | Aug 25, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of The Cross, Ep. 23 | June 2, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep. 22 | May 26, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep. 21 | May 19, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep.19

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep. 18

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way Of The Cross, Ep. 17

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of the Cross, Ep. 14 | Mar 31, 2024

Mar 29, 2024 | The Way of the Cross, Ep. 13 | Robert Bishop

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of the Cross, Ep 12 | Mar 24, 2024

Robert Bishop (Lead Pastor) | The Way of the Cross, Ep.10 | Mar. 10, 2024

Feb 11, 2024 | Mark 3:1-12 | Robert Bishop (Lead. Pastor)