Podcast appearances and mentions of Samuel J Heyman

Krista Kinnard, chief of emerging technology at the Department of Labor, is the 2022 winner of the Service to America medal from the Partnership for Public Service in the emerging leader category. She tells FedScoop's John Hewitt Jones the story behind her medal. The winner of this year's Service to America medal for management excellence is Barbara Morton, deputy chief veterans experience officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She tells FedScoop's Nihal Krishan how she got into the customer experience sphere. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every weekday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. And if you like what you hear, please let us know in the comments.

Partnership for Public Service announces “Sammies” award winners Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, highlights some of the winners of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals and talks about the history of the award program Easing military tensions in the Indo-Pacific Chris Li, director of research for the Indo-Pacific Security Project at Harvard University, discusses concerns regarding the lack of communication between U.S. and Chinese military operational commanders The latest on TSP's Converge Program Kim Weaver, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, discusses progress on the Converge Program and improvements it will provide for Thrift Savings Plan participants

The past two years have tested the U.S. government's response to crises after a global pandemic, struggling economy, tumultuous election and natural disasters. And while oversight committees and the media focus on the problems within government, one organization chooses to highlight the good, through the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, or "sammies," which are being awarded Thursday. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In today's episode, we meet Soheila Maleki, Ph.D, a research chemist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service in New Orleans. Ms. Maleki's work focuses specifically on peanut and tree nuts. We explore the type of research her lab conducts and how everyone from the peanut farmer to researchers are involved in addressing food allergy in the United States.To keep you in the know, here are a few links to topics mentioned in the podcast:Food Processing and Sensory and Quality Research: New Orleans, LA (USDA)Reducing the Development and Severity of Allergy to Peanuts and Tree Nuts (USDA) Allergenic Properties of Proteins in Browned PeanutsUSDA Scientist Named Finalist for Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Groundbreaking Food Allergy Work USDA's Agricultural Research Service Honors Scientists of the Year You can find the FAACT Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast, Stitcher,  iHeart Radio, Podcast Chaser, Deezer, and Listen Notes.Visit us at www.FoodAllergyAwareness.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube. Contact us directly via Email.Sponsored by: National Peanut Board

Heard about the Sammies?  The Sammies, or Service to America Medals, known as the “Oscars” of government service, are a highly respected honor with a rigorous selection process. Named for the Partnership for Public Service’s late founder who was inspired by President Kennedy’s call to serve in 1963, these awards align with his vision of a dynamic and innovative federal workforce that meets the needs of the American people. This year's presenters include Samantha Bee and Kristin Bell. The Partnership is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to help make our government more effective, and the Sammies honorees represent the many exceptional federal workers who are doing just that—breaking down barriers, overcoming huge challenges and getting results. Whether they’re defending the homeland, protecting the environment, ensuring public safety, making scientific and medical discoveries, or responding to natural and man-made disasters, these men and women put service before self and make a lasting difference. Samuel J. Heyman believed that “the future of our nation quite simply depends on the quality of our government.” The Sammies are the Partnership’s way of showing the world the many ways our government is making our country better, safer and stronger. You can register to stream the event on October 5th here: https://servicetoamericamedals.org/ Info about all the Partnerships' programs can be found here: https://ourpublicservice.org/ To donate, click here: https://ourpublicservice.org/donate/

I knew I wanted to do something unique or cool for episode number 50. I've decided to flip the microphone and let someone else ask me the questions I typically ask my guests. My colleague Melissa Heintz stepped in to host and asked me about my service in the Marine Corps, my transition into civilian life, working with podcasts, and working at VA. About Tim: Timothy has been a member of VA’s Digital Media Engagement team since April 2016. His scope includes blog writing, video production, and launching VA’s first ever podcast. He graduated from American University’s School of Communications in 2016 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Tim is a Marine Corps Veteran having served as a Marine Security Guard and was posted at embassies in Algiers, Algeria; Moscow, Russia; and Lima, Peru. Covered in Episode 50: Rory Cooper wins a 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal Interview with Marine Veteran Timothy Lawson   Tim's decision to join the Marines His time as a Marine Security Guard His decision to get out and the challenges he faced Getting into podcasting and working at VA Vet Centers #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran John O. Adams

I first met Rory Cooper at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh. He was showcasing a number of products he helped research and develop. I called upon him to join me on the podcast when I saw he was a top 12 finalist for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America People's Choice Award. He's also nominated in the science and environment category. Rory is going to talk to us about his service in the Army, his spinal cord injury, accommodations for people using wheelchairs, and his research that is benefiting those with similar disabilities. About Rory: Rory Cooper, PhD, founder and senior researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Labs (HERL), is a world-renowned expert in wheeled mobility and the pioneer in wheelchair selection and configuration. Dr. Cooper is developing technology to increase the independence of people with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D) and equipping them with the skills necessary to operate new technology. Dr. Cooper founded HERL at the University of Pittsburgh in 1994. Today, HERL conducts more than 74 clinical studies in eight customized labs with 50 staff members, who include engineers, physicians, therapists, research specialists and rehab medical interns. HERL’s mission is to continuously improve the mobility and function of disabled patients through advanced engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation. Covered in Episode 43: Secretary Shulkin's remarks at the American Legion Convention in Reno Interview with Army Veteran Rory Cooper   Rory's decision to join the Army His experience in the military His spinal cord injury. Life as a handicapped person The world's accommodations (and lack of) for persons in wheelchairs His award nominated research Explore VA #VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran James Buckland

A conversation with Hanwant Singh, atmospheric research director at NASA's Ames Research Center, and finalist for the 2017 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America awards.