Podcasts about Sandia National Laboratories

Krista Smith, Director, Project Management Center of Excellence at Sandia National Laboratories, joins Jamie Flinchbaugh on the People Solve Problems podcast to share insights on leadership development and organizational management. As an executive at the nation's largest national security engineering laboratory, Krista leads Sandia's project management capability while drawing from her extensive experience in facilities, infrastructure, supply chain, and business operations. Krista discusses what she calls "the inner game of leadership" - a concept focusing on self-care, positive self-talk, and personal preparation that allows leaders to show up authentically for their teams. She explains that early in her leadership journey, she recognized the need for tools to manage multiple challenges while caring for herself. This awareness led her to explore how leaders can authentically engage with their teams without sacrificing their own wellbeing. One of Krista's hardest leadership lessons has been learning to be gentle with herself when making mistakes. She references the Buddhist concept of "the second arrow" - how we often compound our suffering by criticizing ourselves for our initial errors. Krista shares how she's learned to recognize and interrupt her negative self-talk patterns, particularly when her natural tendency to move quickly conflicts with her organization's collaborative culture. When addressing leadership improvement, Krista explains her methodical approach to organizational development. She maintains a "someday maybe" list of potential improvements and assesses organizations against a baseline system that includes prioritization, service delivery, quality assurance, and people management. This balanced approach allows her to address immediate concerns while maintaining focus on long-term development. Krista offers valuable insights on management operating systems, emphasizing the importance of predictability and stability. She focuses on managing energy versus time and creating predictable meeting cadences that allow team members to rely on consistent anchor points throughout their week. When facilitating problem-solving sessions, she carefully observes engagement levels and adapts her approach based on team dynamics. Working with highly analytical colleagues at Sandia National Laboratories has taught Krista to accommodate different thinking styles. She visualizes these styles in a multi-dimensional grid, considering factors like learning preferences (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and strategic orientation (tactical vs. big picture). This awareness allows her to design problem-solving approaches that engage diverse thinkers. As advice for early-career professionals, Krista emphasizes the importance of understanding your personal "why." She reflects that outward signs of success haven't provided the satisfaction she once expected and encourages focusing on finding meaning in the work itself rather than always chasing the next achievement. To learn more about Krista Smith and her work at Sandia National Laboratories, visit www.sandia.gov or connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-smith-3b98176/.

Today on The Hydrogen Podcast, we dive deep into Sandia National Laboratories' groundbreaking report: Exploring Geologic Hydrogen: A New Frontier for Affordable, Reliable Energy Security.

Developing technologies with a deep impact in certain niche areas is arguably just as important as research that has a widespread impact. Joe Cesarano, founder and president of Robocasting Enterprises, explains how he helped develop a 3D ceramic printing method called robocasting at Sandia National Laboratories, provides examples of its applications, and shares tips on how to successfully bring your ideas to market.View the transcript for this episode here.About the guestJoe Cesarano is founder and president of Robocasting Enterprises in Albuquerque, N.M. The company uses a 3D printing method called robocasting to build different types of ceramic components. The method began as a research project at Sandia National Laboratories, as explained in this video, and Joe successfully transitioned that research into commercial application through his company.About ACerSFounded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.

Cambium is on a mission to build better supply chains for the timber industry. Through their operating system, Traece, they make it easy to source sustainable and local Carbon Smart Wood™ from fallen trees at large scales. They've won awards, including Fast Company's “Most Innovative” and TIME's Best Invention 2024.Before Cambium, Ben worked at Sandia National Laboratories and Global Hydrologic Solutions. He is also a Forbes 30 under 30 and NOLS-certified Wilderness First Responder.--✅ Here are 6 topics we covered in the podcast:1. Founder OriginsBen traces his passion for forestry to his childhood in rural New Mexico. He combined that love with advanced studies at Yale, shaping Cambium's mission.2. Massive Market OpportunityGlobal wood demand will triple by 2050, yet half of U.S. needs could come from salvaged timber. Cambium's platform unlocks this potential through streamlined sourcing.3. How Cambium WorksBy connecting tree-care services, sawmills, and manufacturers, they reduce waste and shorten procurement cycles. Major buyers include furniture, millwork, and mass timber firms.4. Leadership and CultureBen's leadership style reflects lessons from backcountry guiding, where proactive teamwork can prevent crises. He also applies extreme ownership principles, ensuring accountability for missed goals.5. Scaling with IntentionCambium is expanding its team across forestry, tech, and sales, seeking low-ego, high-impact talent. Ben emphasizes adaptability and shared values over industry-specific experience.6. Staying GroundedBen stays focused with daily checklists, intentional routines, and physical play like soccer. He recommends The Hard Thing About Hard Things and Deep Survival for fellow builders.--

Executive Officer of the National Academy of Engineering, Dr. Al Romig joins this special edition of AMSEcast, recorded at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington. Dr. Romig has led a distinguished career including leadership roles at Sandia National Lab, Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, and now as Executive Officer of the National Academy of Engineering. He and Alan discuss key innovations from national laboratories and the Skunk Works. He also discusses the importance of risk-taking to foster innovation and why he's skeptical about the future of American innovation. It's not a totally negative outlook. Dr. Roming still thinks the U.S. can thrive by emphasizing talent cultivation, investment in R&D, and a culture that embraces failure as part of success.     Guest Bio As executive officer of the National Academy of Engineering, Al Romig is the chief operating officer responsible for the program, financial, and membership operations of the Academy, reporting to the president. Before joining the Academy, he was vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Advanced Development Programs, better known as the Skunk Works®. Dr. Romig spent most of his career at Sandia National Laboratories, operated by the Lockheed Martin Corporation. He joined Sandia as a member of the technical staff in 1979 and moved through a succession of R&D management positions before his appointment as executive vice president in 2005. He served as deputy laboratories director and chief operating officer until 2010, when he transferred to the Skunk Works.     Dr. Romig is a fellow of ASM International, TMS, IEEE, AIAA, and AAAS, and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2003 and the Council of Foreign Relations in 2008. He was awarded the ASM Silver Medal for Materials Research in 1988. He earned BS (1975), MS (1977), and PhD (1979) degrees in materials science and engineering from Lehigh University.     Show Highlights (1:59) The innovations that Al saw during his time with Sandia (9:04) How to inspire a culture of innovation at a lab (10:27) The history of Skunk Works (18:29) Explaining Al's role at the National Academy of Engineering (23:27) The challenges American innovation will face in the future (27:22)  Where Al thinks we'll see the most innovation in the coming years

In this episode of NUCLECAST, host Adam Lowther engages with Dr. Robert Kittinger to discuss various aspects of nuclear policy, including the importance of tritium production, the role of small modular reactors in military applications, and the interconnectedness of nuclear energy and weapons. They explore the implications of denuclearization and the need for a dedicated supply chain for nuclear components, while also addressing the historical context of nuclear deterrence and its significance in maintaining global peace.Dr. Kittinger, is a Senior Fellow at the National Institute for Deterrence Studies (NIDS). He spent 10 years at Sandia National Laboratories, culminating in the Nuclear Threat Science department and working in Nuclear Emergency Support and Counterterrorism & Counter-Proliferation (CTCP). During his time at Sandia, he was also a 2017 graduate of the prestigious Weapon Intern Program (WIP).Before joining Sandia, Dr. Kittinger spent over five years as a civilian in the U.S. Navy and was part of a five-person tech startup, BookLamp, which was acquired by Apple in 2013. Following his tenure at Sandia, he served as a senior researcher at Amazon and currently holds the role of Chief Research Officer at a MedTech company.Chapters00:00 Introduction to NUCLECAST and Guest Introduction01:14 Presidential Address and Nuclear Policy Discussion03:40 Tritium Production and Its Importance12:10 Challenges in Nuclear Supply Chain and Future Needs13:01 Small Modular Reactors and Their Military Applications18:04 Nuclear Energy and Weapons Interconnection20:31 Denuclearization and Global Peace Perspectives28:50 Wishes for the Future of Nuclear Energy and DeterrenceSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

A few weeks ago a Patreon member sent me a paper titled "Axon-like active signal transmission" by a team at Texas A&M, Stanford, and Sandia National Laboratories. The paper discusses how the team recently transmitted a signal in an experiment. Big whoop, right? But the way they transmitted this signal is interesting because it mimics how neurons do it - self-amplification without additional devices. This result also involves a theory named the "edge of chaos". Now who can ignore that? In this brief video, I want to check out how they sent a signal through a wire.

A few weeks ago a Patreon member sent me a paper titled "Axon-like active signal transmission" by a team at Texas A&M, Stanford, and Sandia National Laboratories. The paper discusses how the team recently transmitted a signal in an experiment. Big whoop, right? But the way they transmitted this signal is interesting because it mimics how neurons do it - self-amplification without additional devices. This result also involves a theory named the "edge of chaos". Now who can ignore that? In this brief video, I want to check out how they sent a signal through a wire.

Erum and Karl get into the nitty-gritty of evolution, automation, and space microbes with Erika DeBenedictis—CEO of Pioneer Labs, a computational physicist, molecular biologist, and all-around biotech explorer. They chat about her wild career path from JPL and Sandia National Laboratories to engineering microbes for Mars and running an academic lab dedicated to Robotics-Accelerated Evolution (yes, that's as cool as it sounds). You can expect to hear all about AI-driven protein design, the future of fully automated science, and why programmable experiments might just be the next CRISPR. Plus, a little existential musing on whether life on Earth is just beta-testing for the universe.Grow Everything brings the bioeconomy to life. Hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories and interview the leaders and influencers changing the world by growing everything. Biology is the oldest technology. And it can be engineered. What are we growing?Learn more at ⁠⁠www.messaginglab.com/groweverything⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction and Super Bowl: A Low-Gravity Celebration 00:00:46 – Crypto and Microbiomes: Decentralized Finance Meets Decentralized Lifeforms 00:02:12 – Earth Species Project: Talking to Whales, But Not on Zoom 00:03:57 – Telepathy Tapes: The WiFi of the Animal Kingdom 00:06:31 – Extremophiles and Biofilms: Nature's Original Space Settlers 00:08:36 – Interview with Erika DeBenedictis: Evolution at Hyperspeed 00:08:58 – Life on Mars: Not Just a Sci-Fi Reboot 00:12:54 – Mars Habitat and Biomanufacturing: Home is Where the Microbes Are 00:24:47 – Pioneer Labs and Microbial Engineering: Engineering the Ultimate Space Hitchhikers 00:30:49 – Bioplastics vs. Bricks on Mars: Why Not Just 3D Print a House? 00:32:19 – Collaborations and Open Science: Because Space Isn't a Solo Mission 00:35:00 – Mars Dirt Analysis: Not Your Average Potting Soil 00:45:23 – Potential of Ice Moons: Where the Coolest Science Happens 00:47:39 – Venus and Other Planetary Bodies: Finding Real Estate Beyond Earth 00:49:00 – The Future of Space Exploration: From Camping Trips to Colonies 00:51:54 – Concluding Thoughts and Farewell: The Final Countdown (For Now)Links and Resources: Pioneer Labs  Pioneer Labs Substack, Subscribe!  The Earth Species Project Cultivarium  Star Trek on Genetic EngineeringTopics Covered: Mars, soil microbes, space biotech, genetic engineering, biotech, bioeconomy, research and developmentHave a question or comment? Message us here:Text or Call (804) 505-5553 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Grow Everything⁠⁠Email: groweverything@messaginglab.comMusic by: NihiloreProduction by: Amplafy Media

To nuke or not to nuke? That is the question: whether ’tis nobler to suffer the impacts of outrageous asteroids or to take arms against them, and by doing so end them. And a recent study says that, if necessary, nuke ’em. When an asteroid a few miles wide hit Earth 66 million years ago, it wiped out the dinosaurs and most of the other life on our planet. Such planet killers are rare, but they could still hit us. So scientists have studied ways to deflect them. With enough warning, we could pelt an asteroid with cannonballs – hunks of metal traveling at thousands of miles per hour. That could give the asteroid a big enough nudge to miss us. If the asteroid is too big, or it’s discovered too late, the obvious solution seems to be nuclear weapons. But they have their own drawbacks – they might split an asteroid apart, pelting Earth with a bunch of big rocks instead of one giant one. But a recent study by weapons experts found that an explosion in front of an asteroid might kick it away. Researchers zapped some tiny simulated asteroids with X-rays in the Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories – a device used to study nuclear weapons. The study found that X-rays from a one-megaton warhead, exploded above the surface, would vaporize some of the asteroid. The vaporized material would jet out into space like a rocket engine. That could push a two-and-a-half-mile asteroid off course – saving Earth from a cosmic catastrophe. Script by Damond Benningfield

In this episode of NucleCast, Adam and Dr. John Swegle discuss the implications of a recent missile attack in Ukraine, where an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was used in a conventional capacity. They delve into the specifics of the attack, the characteristics of the missile, and the potential messaging and escalation dynamics involved. The conversation also touches on the broader implications for NATO and the future of nuclear and conventional warfare.Dr. John Swegle works as an independent consultant through the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska on issues related to the effects of nuclear weapons and proliferation on US national security. Immediately prior to that, he was a Senior Advisory Scientist at the Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. He began his career at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was a member of the plasma theory group, and then moved to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he conducted and managed analyses of foreign technology and nuclear programs in what was then Z Division; he also worked in a nuclear design division for several years where he was introduced to the basic concepts of nuclear design and nuclear-driven electromagnetic pulse. He is a graduate of Cornell University, where he obtained an MS and PhD in applied physics with a specialty in plasma physics, and the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned BSEE and MSEE degrees.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Attack on Ukraine03:02 Details of the Missile Attack14:25 Implications of Using ICBMs Conventionally15:13 Messaging and Escalation Dynamics24:54 Wishes for Future ConsiderationsSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Michael Elliott talks about the intricate process of nuclear planning and outlines the eight-step nuclear planning process, emphasizing the collaborative efforts required from various military and intelligence agencies. He addresses common misconceptions about nuclear launch protocols, highlighting the rigorous safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized or accidental launches. The conversation provides valuable insights into the complexities of nuclear strategy and the importance of informed policy-making in today's geopolitical landscape.Mr. Elliott is a retired member of the Senior Executive Service and current National Security Consultant. Mr. Elliott is an adviser to the Nuclear Deterrence External Advisory Board for Sandia National Laboratories.From September 2010 to November 2015 Mr. Elliott was Deputy Director for Strategic Stability, Plans and Policy Directorate, The Joint Staff. In this capacity he was a senior advisor to the Director, Plans and Policy and Chairman for shaping and implementation of national security plans and policy. He represented the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Interagency Policy Committee debate on such diverse topics as National Nuclear Technical Forensics, implementation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, Chemical Weapons Convention, Biological Weapons Convention, Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, CFE, Vienna Document, Open Skies Treaty and the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. In 2015 the President conferred upon Mr. Elliott the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service.From April 2009 to August 2010, Mr. Elliott served as the Chairman's representative to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty negotiations with the Russian Federation.From June 2003 to April 2009 Mr. Elliott was a member of United States Strategic Command, culminating his tour as the Deputy Director for Plans and Policy, responsible for the shaping and implementation of national security plans and policy as it applied to the Command and the execution of its mission.Mr. Elliott returned to government service in June 2003, following 7 years in the private sector, where he was an Assistant Vice President with Science Applications International Corporation.Mr. Elliott retired from the United States Air Force, in January 1996, following 25 years of service. Mr. Elliott's duties included a distinguished flying career in the B-1B, FB-111, and B-52G.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Nuclear Planning and Michael Elliott15:03 The Eight-Step Nuclear Planning Process30:00 Collaborative Efforts in Nuclear Strategy30:35 Misconceptions About Nuclear Launch ProtocolsSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this special 200th episode of NucleCast, Jill Hruby, the Administrator of NNSA and Undersecretary of the Department of Energy for Nuclear Security, discusses the achievements and challenges faced by NNSA during her tenure, including the modernization of nuclear weapons, strengthening international partnerships, and the importance of infrastructure projects. Jill shares insights on the Strategic Posture Commission's recommendations, the plans for pit production, and the significance of the National Ignition Facility (NIF). She emphasizes the need for a renewed focus on nuclear IQ and offers advice for future leadership in the nuclear enterprise.Administrator Jill Hruby was Senate confirmed as the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration in 2021.Administrator Hruby leads NNSA in achieving our Nation's nuclear security missions to sustain and fully understand our nuclear weapons stockpile; provide new technologies and procedures to lower cost and reduce the time to deliver all mission requirements; staying ahead of our adversaries; and developing advanced capabilities to enhance nuclear security, arms control, and Navy reactors.Prior to her nomination as Administrator, Ms. Hruby served as Director of Sandia National Laboratories from 2015-17 and has an extensive background in science and engineering spanning more than 40 years.Chapters00:00 Introduction to NNSA and Jill Hruby01:31 Reflecting on Achievements and Challenges04:34 Infrastructure Projects and Challenges10:18 Strategic Posture Commission Insights12:30 Pit Production Plans and Timelines16:31 NIF and Its Significance19:41 Increased Activity Across NNSA22:17 Advice for Future Leadership26:08 Wishes for the Nuclear Enterprise29:53 Parting Message and Future OutlookSocials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders podcast, we recount some hacker history and tell the story of Shawn Carpenter; a rogue cybersecurity defender who singlehandedly identified a Chinese APT. It is a phenomenal story that exemplifies the grit and moral fortitude that the best defenders among us have. Titan Rain was a series of coordinated attacks on computer systems in the United States since 2003; they were known to have been ongoing for at least three years. The attacks originated in Guangdong, China. The activity is believed to be associated with a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat. It was given the designation Titan Rain by the federal government of the United States.Titan Rain hackers gained access to many United States defense contractor computer networks, which were targeted for their sensitive information, including those at Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratories, Redstone Arsenal, and NASA. This episode was written by Nathaniel Nelson, narrated by Christopher Luft and produced by the team at LimaCharlie.

Energy storage is considered the holy grail that would unlock a vast increase in solar and wind renewable electricity generation. That's the topic for the latest episode of Grid Talk featuring Will McNamara who is a Grid Energy Policy Storage Analyst with Sandia National Laboratories.Six national energy labs and a cohort of 200 partners across the energy industry have joined together in a moonshot effort to vastly expand energy storage in America. It is all being coordinated through the National Consortium for the Advancement of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies. “There was a proposal call issued by the Department of Energy offering funds to the national labs to create an industry forum focused on the many challenges that are facing long-duration energy storage technologies and create this forum so that the industry can come together and address these challenges,” said McNamara The goal is to boost storage technology on a large scale from about four hours duration to 10 hours.“The sun doesn't always shine, the wind doesn't always blow so we need to find a way to store the energy to make it dispatchable, hence the need for energy storage, so we are absolutely in this evolutionary period. We are building the constructs for the future.”In his role as Grid Energy Storage Policy Analyst for Sandia National Laboratories, McNamara focuses on energy storage policy development at the federal and state levels. He has spent his entire 23-year career in the energy and utilities industry with a concentration on regulatory and legislative policy.  Additional areas of subject matter expertise include distributed energy resources, AMI/smart grid, renewables, and competitive retail markets.McNamara has an M.B.A. from University of Phoenix, an M.A. in Mass Communications from the University of Iowa, and a B.A. in Political Science and Journalism from the University of Iowa. 

Imagine that scene from every apocalyptic asteroid movie—you know the one. The scientist comes rushing in because a "new" asteroid has been detected and is on a collision course with Earth. What happens next? The answer depends on several factors: how big is the asteroid, what is it made of, and how soon is the impact? (That's simplified but roll with it.) NASA's DART mission showed that an impactor can change the orbit of an asteroid, but that tested the hypothesis on the tiny moon of a small asteroid. What if the asteroid is much larger? Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico may have an answer -- a controlled nuclear blast that deflects (rather than destroys) the asteroid. Join planetary scientist Beth Johnson and lead author Nathan Moore for an exciting—and probably terrifying—conversation about how to keep our advanced civilization alive. (Recorded live 5 December 2024.)

Dr. Justin Quinn Olmstead is a historian for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  His most recent book “From Nuclear Weapons to Global Security: 75 Years of Research and Development at Sandia National Laboratories.”  Dr. Robert Oppenheimer helped launch the Sandia Labs, which is an engineering laboratory for the nation's nuclear deterrence. President Harry Truman was directly involved in setting up the Lab, whereas President Eisenhower initiated the Plowshare Program to explore the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and the Atoms for Peace program in 1957.  Sandia supports global security by working with US agencies, the UN's IAEA, and several of the United Nations treaties, such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty that focuses on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to avoid nuclear proliferation.   Sandia has been “ hands-on” in helping mitigate the BP Oil Spill, Fukushima Disaster, Challenger explosion, the rapidly devastating climate crisis and the 9-11 destruction.

A Nobel prize for understanding how genes are turned on and offThe early-morning call from Sweden came on Monday to American molecular biologist Gary Ruvkun for his work in discovering microRNAs, which are essential for regulating genetic activity in plants and animals. Ruvkun says that research based on this work helps us understand basic biology, but has also provided significant insight into disease and might even help us understand whether there is life on other planets. Biologists discover a new microbial world in your bathroomResearchers have found a new biodiversity hotspot. Environmental microbiologist Erica Hartmann and her team sampled showerheads and toothbrushes in ordinary bathrooms, and found a host of bacteria and hundreds of previously unknown viruses. But don't panic: much of this new life are bacteriophages — viruses that infect bacteria — which are harmless to humans and could be potential weapons against the bacteria that can cause human disease. The study was published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes.How we might zap an asteroid on a collision course with EarthA new experiment using the world's most powerful radiation source has shown the way to deflecting asteroids with X-rays. The X-rays were used to vaporize some of the surface of a model asteroid, creating a rocket-like effect. Dr Nathan Moore, a physicist at the Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico, says it's a proof of principle for the concept of deflecting a real asteroid using X-rays generated by a powerful nuclear explosion. The study was published in the journal Nature Physics. Exploring the origins of Australia's iconic, if controversial, wild dogThe Australian Dingo has a fierce reputation as a predator, leading to European settlers attempting to exterminate it in the 19th century. But the dingo's origin story has not been well understood. For years, it was assumed the dingo originated from India, given its similarities to the Indian pariah dog, or from New Guinea. Dr. Loukas Koungolos, a research associate at the University of Sydney, led the study looking at dingo fossils and found out where it likely came from, and how the domestic dogs of ancient people became a wild predator down under. The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Can we treat autoimmune disease by manipulating the immune system? Autoimmune diseases like Lupus can be a result of critical immune cells attacking our own bodies. New advances are pointing to ways we might be able to reverse this. Researchers have repurposed a relatively new cancer treatment, called CAR-T therapy that can reprogram immune cells to attack cancer cells, to reset the immune system in patients with lupus to neutralize its autoimmune attack. Dr. Georg Schett and his colleagues, from the Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen in Germany, were the first to use this immunotherapy to successfully treat lupus patients. That research appeared in the journal Nature Medicine with a follow-up in The New England Journal of Medicine.Other researchers are focussing on understanding — and possibly reversing — what triggers the immune cells to go awry in the first place. Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, from Northwestern University, said they found a molecule that lupus patients are deficient in. In cell culture they demonstrated that correcting this deficiency can reprogram certain immune T-cells to stop directing the attack on the body which they hope could potentially reverse the effects of lupus. His research was published in Nature.

The Mixed Waste Landfill at Sandia National Laboratories is a 2.6-acre dump that is leaking radioactive, hazardous and toxic wastes from unlined pits and trenches that threaten Albuquerque's drinking water aquifer. The public has been asking the New Mexico Environment Department for nearly 25 years to order Sandia to excavate the dump. Evidence of migrating contamination, such as the detection of volatile organic compounds 400 feet below the dump in 2015, verifies the public's concern. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ccnsupdate/support

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E162Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna. And we've got an exciting lineup of stories for you today. From innovative methods to protect our planet from potential asteroid impacts to groundbreaking discoveries on the surface of Mars, we'll be exploring the cutting edge of space exploration and research. We'll also be catching up with astronauts returning from the International Space Station, looking ahead to upcoming missions, and even delving into some cosmic history that might have affected Earth's climate millions of years ago. Strap in and get ready for a journey across the solar system and beyond as we bring you up to speed on the most fascinating developments in Astronomy and space science.Highlights:- Asteroid Deflection with X-rays: In a groundbreaking development, scientists have proposed a new method to protect our planet from potential asteroid impacts. A recent study published in Nature Physics suggests that powerful x-rays could be an effective way to divert asteroids on collision courses with Earth. Researchers from Sandia National Laboratories in the USA conducted lab-based experiments firing x-ray pulses at small rock samples, mimicking the effects of x-rays generated by nuclear explosions in space. This method could potentially steer asteroids up to 4 km in diameter away from Earth, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to other proposed strategies.- NASA Astronauts Return: In a triumphant return from the cosmos, NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson and her two crewmates have safely touched down on Earth after an incredible 184-day journey in space. The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft made a picture-perfect landing on the steppes of Kazakhstan. Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko set an all-time record with a cumulative 1011 Daily in space across five missions. This mission exemplifies ongoing international cooperation in space exploration.- SpaceX Crew-9 Mission: NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for an exciting milestone in their ongoing partnership. The Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station is set to launch this Thursday from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Featuring booster B085 on its second flight, the Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Crew Dragon spacecraft named Freedom. NASA's Tyler Nick Haig and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov will be the only two astronauts on board. Weather permitting, liftoff is targeted for 02:05 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.- Perseverance Rover's Martian Discovery: NASA's Perseverance rover has made an intriguing discovery on Mars, spotting a rock nicknamed Freya Castle with striking black and white stripes. This rock's texture is completely different from anything previously observed in Jezero Crater, suggesting it may have rolled down from a higher location. This discovery could provide new information about Mars' geological history and processes.- MAVEN's Decade of Exploration: NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has reached an incredible milestone, celebrating a decade of exploration in Mars' upper atmosphere. MAVEN has revealed how solar storms increase atmospheric erosion, transforming Mars from a potentially habitable world to the cold, arid planet we see today. The spacecraft has also identified a new type of aurora on Mars and provided invaluable insights into Mars' climate history.- Earth's Journey Through Interstellar Clouds: Researchers have calculated that Earth and our entire solar system may have passed through two dense interstellar clouds approximately two and seven million years ago. These cosmic encounters could have compressed our heliosphere, exposing Earth more directly to the interstellar medium and potentially altering our planet's climate. Such events could have led to an increase in hydrogen levels and the formation of global noctilucent clouds, possibly plunging Earth into an ice age.For more space news, be sure to visit our website at astronomydaily.io. There you can sign up for our free Daily newsletter, catch up on all the latest space and Astronomy news with our constantly updating newsfeed, and listen to all our back episodes.Don't forget to follow us on social media, too. Just search for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok to stay connected with us between episodes.Thank you so much for tuning in today. Keep your eyes on the stars, and we'll see you next time on Astronomy Daily.Sponsor Links:NordVPNNordPassMalwarebytesProton MailOld Glory - Iconic Music and Sports Fan MerchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

How do you become a Meteorologist? Is being a Meteorologist a good career?  In this thrilling episode of "Good Job, New Mexico," we sit down with Jacob Alexander, an operational meteorologist at Sandia National Laboratories, whose work goes far beyond the green screens of weather stations. Discover the dangerous and exciting moments that have defined his career.

The Information Design Assurance Red(IDART) methodology is optimized to evaluate system designs and identify vulnerabilities by adopting, in detail, the varying perspectives of a system's most likely adversaries. The results provide system owners with an attacker's-eye view of their system's strengths and weaknesses.IDART can be applied to a diversity of complex networks, systems, and applications, including those that mix cyber technology with industrial machinery or other equipment. The methodology can be used throughout a system's lifecycle but the assessments are less expensive and more beneficial during design and development, when weaknesses can be found and mitigated more easily.Developed at Sandia National Laboratories in the mid-1990s and updated frequently, the IDART framework is NIST-recognized and designed for repeatability and measurable results. Atypical assessment includes the following high-level activities:Characterizing the target system and its architectureIdentifying nightmare consequencesAnalyzing the system for security strengths and weaknessesIdentifying potential vulnerabilities that could lead to nightmare consequencesDocumenting results and providing prioritized mitigation strategiesIDART assessors think like adversaries. To do this, they first develop a range of categorical profiles or"models" of a system's most likely attackers. Factors include an adversary's specific capabilities (i.e., domain knowledge, access, resources) as well as intangibles such as motivation and risk tolerance. The assessment team then uses this adversarial lens to measure the risks posed by system weaknesses and to prioritize mitigations.For efficiency and thoroughness, IDART relies on a free exchange of information. System personnel share documentation and participate in discussions that help assessors efficiently find as many attack paths as possible. In turn, the IDART team is transparent in conducting its assessment activities, giving system owners greater confidence in the work and the resulting analysis.All of these traits combine to make IDART a highly flexible tool. The methodology helps system owners identify critical vulnerabilities, understand adversary threats, and weigh appropriate strategies for delivering components, systems, and plans that are botheffective and secure. About the speaker: Russel Waymire is a manager at Sandia National Laboratories in the area of Cyber-Physical Security. Mr. Waymire has over 25 years of experience in the design, implementation, testing, reverse engineering, and securing of software and hardware systems in IT and OT environments. Mr. Waymire began his career as a software developer at Honeywell Defense Avionic Systems in Albuquerque New Mexico, where he developed the requirements, design, implementation, and testing of software for a variety of platforms that included the F-15, C-27J, KC-10, C-130, and the C5 aircraft. He then went on to Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque New Mexico where he has had an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects including algorithms in combinatorial optimization, software development for mod-sim force-on-force interactions and cognition/AI development, satellite software for operational systems in orbit, cyber vulnerability assessments for various US government agencies, and cyber physical assessments for numerous foreign partners that included physical and cyber upgrades at nuclear power plants and research reactors worldwide. Russel currently uses his experience and insights to lead a team researching innovative ways to protect critical infrastructure, space systems, and other high-consequence operational technologies.

For the past four years, Sandia National Laboratories has been conducting a focused research effort on Trusted AI for national security problems. The goal is to develop the fundamental insights required to use AI methods in high-consequence national security applications while also improving the practical deployment of AI. This talk looks at key properties of many national security problems along with Sandia's ongoing effort to develop a certification process for AI-based solutions. Along the way, we will examine several recent and ongoing research projects, including how they contribute to the larger goals of Trusted AI.  The talk concludes with a forward-looking discussion of remaining research gaps. About the speaker: David manages the Machine Intelligence and Visualization department, which conducts cutting-edge research in machine learning and artificial intelligence for national security applications, including the advanced visualization of data and results.  David has been studying machine learning in the broader context of artificial intelligence for over 15 years.  His research focuses on applying machine learning methods to a wide variety of domains with an emphasis on estimating the uncertainty in model predictions to support decision making.  He also leads the Trusted AI Strategic Initiative at Sandia, which seeks to develop fundamental insights into AI algorithms, their performance and reliability, and how people use them in national security contexts.  Prior to joining Sandia, David spent three years as research faculty at Arizona State University and one year as a postdoc at Stanford University developing intelligent agent architectures. He received his doctorate in 2006 and MS in 2002 from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst for his work in machine learning.  David earned his Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University in 1998.Sandia National Laboratories is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.

Embracing spontaneity in research and networking can be the first step to a successful career. Jessica Rimsza, staff scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, discusses her work on modeling disordered and complex material systems, describes what is involved in organizing a scientific conference, and explains how joining a professional society can help young researchers define their identity as a scientist.View the transcript for this episode here.About the guestJessica Rimsza is a staff scientist at Sandia National Laboratories. She works in the Climate Security Division at Sandia, where she models disordered and complex material systems. She is currently chair of ACerS Meetings Committee, which is responsible for planning, developing, and organizing the Society's conferences.About ACerSFounded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.

Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Securing the Food Chain with Systems Thinking with Carl "CJ" UnisPub date: 2024-04-07In this engaging episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, we welcome Carl 'CJ' Unis, a Systems Engineer with the U.S. Space Force and Principal at Unis Complexity Solutions.  CJ brings over 20 years of expertise in systems engineering and infrastructure logistics to our conversation.  He illuminates the critical role of systems thinking in enhancing cybersecurity within the food industry.  His background includes analyzing cascading infrastructure failures for the Department of Homeland Security at Sandia National Laboratories and serving as a federal agent for the Department of Energy.  Not to mention, CJ's experience in the U.S. Marine Corps adds a unique perspective to his insights. This episode was pre-recorded in January 2024 and predates the current critical infrastructure incidents or challenges highlighted in recent media.  CJ's insights offer a proactive perspective and underscore the strategic importance of resilience in system thinking, providing a valuable lens to view and address the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Episode Key Highlights: (00:29 - 01:24) System Engineering and Food Cybersecurity (08:56 - 11:07) Food and Cyber Security Risks (13:47 - 15:40) Rapid Technological Advancement in 2024 (18:01 - 18:46) Cybersecurity Impact on Food Industry (23:22 - 25:03) Understanding Natural Cycles and Engineering (29:06 - 31:12) Systems Thinking in Risk Management (32:19 - 33:36) Food Industry's Wide-Reaching Impact (37:48 - 39:37) Universal Industry Problems (43:16 - 44:02) Unsung Heroes of Everyday Life (45:38 - 47:06) Insider Threat and Vulnerability Analysis How to connect with CJ:  LinkedIn and Contact Card Course CJ teaches: “Systems Thinking in Emergency Management.” Article CJ co-authored: “Rethinking Future Food Chains: Systems Thinking and the Cascading Consequences of System Failure." Research Paper CJ co-authored:  “Building Food System Resilience within a Learning Organization.” Systems Thinking Alliance Additional Show notes and guest inquiry information are on the Bites and Bytes Website. If you want to learn more about AnzenOT, please check the website or reach out on LinkedIn. FKfxRoQqxr9G0n03s16GThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Bites & Bytes PodcastEpisode: Securing the Food Chain with System Thinking with Carl "CJ" UnisPub date: 2024-04-07In this engaging episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, we welcome Carl 'CJ' Unis, a Systems Engineer with the U.S. Space Force and Principal at Unis Complexity Solutions.  CJ brings over 20 years of expertise in systems engineering and infrastructure logistics to our conversation.  He illuminates the critical role of system thinking in enhancing cybersecurity within the food industry.  His background includes analyzing cascading infrastructure failures for the Department of Homeland Security at Sandia National Laboratories and serving as a federal agent for the Department of Energy.  Not to mention, CJ's experience in the U.S. Marine Corps adds a unique perspective to his insights. This episode was pre-recorded in January 2024 and predates the current critical infrastructure incidents or challenges highlighted in recent media.  CJ's insights offer a proactive perspective and underscore the strategic importance of resilience in system thinking, providing a valuable lens to view and address the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Episode Key Highlights: (00:29 - 01:24) System Engineering and Food Cybersecurity (08:56 - 11:07) Food and Cyber Security Risks (13:47 - 15:40) Rapid Technological Advancement in 2024 (18:01 - 18:46) Cybersecurity Impact on Food Industry (23:22 - 25:03) Understanding Natural Cycles and Engineering (29:06 - 31:12) Systems Thinking in Risk Management (32:19 - 33:36) Food Industry's Wide-Reaching Impact (37:48 - 39:37) Universal Industry Problems (43:16 - 44:02) Unsung Heroes of Everyday Life (45:38 - 47:06) Insider Threat and Vulnerability Analysis How to connect with CJ:  LinkedIn and Contact Card Course CJ teaches: “Systems Thinking in Emergency Management.” Article CJ co-authored: “Rethinking Future Food Chains: Systems Thinking and the Cascading Consequences of System Failure." Research Paper CJ co-authored:  “Building Food System Resilience within a Learning Organization.” System Thinking Alliance Additional Show notes and guest inquiry information are on the Bites and Bytes Website. If you want to learn more about AnzenOT, please check the website or reach out on LinkedIn.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

According to a guidebook issued by Sandia National Laboratories, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) multi-mission laboratory, microgrids are defined as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DERs) that act as a single controllable entity. A microgrid can operate in either grid-connected or island mode, which includes some entirely off-grid applications. A microgrid can span multiple properties, generating and storing power at a dedicated/shared location, or it can be contained on one privately owned site. The latter condition, where all generation, storage, and conduction occur on one site, is commonly referred to as “behind-the-meter.” Microgrids come in a wide variety of sizes. Behind-the-meter installations are growing, especially as entities like hospitals and college campuses are installing their own systems. Where some once served a single residence or building, many now power entire commercial complexes and large housing communities. “Today, there's a whole new way to do DER management, which is a significant component of microgrids,” Nick Tumilowicz, director of Product Management for Distributed Energy Management with Itron, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “There is a way now to do that in a very local, automated, and cost-effective way just by leveraging what utilities have already deployed—hundreds of thousands of meters and the mesh networks that are communicating with those meters.” Tumilowicz said a variety of factors can influence if and/or when a microgrid gets deployed. Sometimes, a company is focused on running cleaner and greener operations. Other times, the grid a company is connected to may have reliability challenges that are affecting business adversely, or the company may just want to be energy independent, so the decision is frequently case specific. “The customer has this motivation to have this backup concept known as resiliency—if the grid's not there for me, I'll be there for me,” he said. “Generally speaking, nationally, we're well above 99.9% grid reliability,” Tumilowicz noted. Yet, even when power outages are rare, a microgrid can still provide value. “It can provide flexible services, such as capacity or resource adequacy, or energy services back to the distribution and the transmission up to the market operator level,” explained Tumilowicz. “So, this is a whole other way to be able to start thinking about how we participate with microgrids when 99-plus percent of the time they're grid connected, but they're also there for when the grid is not connected—in that very low probability of time.” However, the return on investment for microgrid systems is highly affected by location. “If you're in Australia, the equation is different than if you're in Hawaii, versus if you're in the northeast U.S.—one of the better-known accelerated paybacks to do this,” said Tumilowicz. For example, in areas where the market operator, such as an independent system operator or regional transmission organization, places a high value on peak power reductions within its system, the economics for microgrid owners can be greatly improved. But regardless of what may have driven the initial decision to create a microgrid, Tumilowicz said being flexible is important. “You might deploy your microgrid to satisfy three use cases and market mechanisms that exist in the beginning of 2024, but you need to be open and receptive—and this is where the innovation comes in—to add use cases over time, because the system is going through a significant energy transition, and you need to be dynamic and accommodating to do that,” he said.

Thursday night live, The Outer Realm welcomes back special guest Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. Episode 391 Date: November 23rd, 2023 Discussion: Dr. Andrews will be talking about his book Series "Thaw" About The Guest: A retired Professional Engineer, Dr. Arlan Andrews, Sr., held positions at White Sands Missile Range, the White House Science Office, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, in addition to co-founding several technology companies, one of which was listed on NASDAQ. A Life Member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), Arlan has published over 500 articles, stories, books and columns in science fiction and on the subjects of ancient civilizations, UFOs, Forteana, the paranormal, futurism, technology, politics and humor, in over 125 venues worldwide. He was interviewed on the TV series Ancient Aliens for the episode “Ancient Engineers” and for other TV appearances in Canada and France. He is the proud author of the often-quoted sentence, “The first true spaceship will take off and land the way God and Robert Heinlein intended...”, a tribute to the DC-X reusable rocket, the launches of which he covered at White Sands as a correspondent for The New Scientist Magazine. In 1992-1993, Arlan was a Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President, where he wrote the first Federal endorsement of nanotechnology. While working at the White House Science Office, he also founded SIGMA, the science fiction think tank, compromising forty science fiction authors who provide pro bono futurism consulting to the Federal Government. Arlan was a Mechanical Engineering Consultant for the Mutual UFO Network and for the Aerial Phenomena ResearchOrganization (APRO). He served several years as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, and is currently a Vice President of the Ancient Kentucke Historical Association. Investigations have taken him to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, England, Scotland, Mexico, and Peru. His trips to the Sacred Valley of Peru led to the discovery and analysis of an ancient solar calendar, the details of which are revealed in his latest book, Kllarumiyoq: Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine. Arlan received his B.S., M.S., and Sc.D. degrees from New Mexico State University, where as an undergraduate engineer he was a co-op student and missile tracker at White Sands. Retired since 2013, he is married, with six children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild who lives in Hong Kong.

Thursday night live, The Outer Realm welcomes back special guest Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. Episode 391 Date: November 23rd, 2023 Discussion: Dr. Andrews will be talking about his book Series "Thaw" About The Guest: A retired Professional Engineer, Dr. Arlan Andrews, Sr., held positions at White Sands Missile Range, the White House Science Office, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, in addition to co-founding several technology companies, one of which was listed on NASDAQ. A Life Member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), Arlan has published over 500 articles, stories, books and columns in science fiction and on the subjects of ancient civilizations, UFOs, Forteana, the paranormal, futurism, technology, politics and humor, in over 125 venues worldwide. He was interviewed on the TV series Ancient Aliens for the episode “Ancient Engineers” and for other TV appearances in Canada and France. He is the proud author of the often-quoted sentence, “The first true spaceship will take off and land the way God and Robert Heinlein intended...”, a tribute to the DC-X reusable rocket, the launches of which he covered at White Sands as a correspondent for The New Scientist Magazine. In 1992-1993, Arlan was a Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President, where he wrote the first Federal endorsement of nanotechnology. While working at the White House Science Office, he also founded SIGMA, the science fiction think tank, compromising forty science fiction authors who provide pro bono futurism consulting to the Federal Government. Arlan was a Mechanical Engineering Consultant for the Mutual UFO Network and for the Aerial Phenomena ResearchOrganization (APRO). He served several years as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, and is currently a Vice President of the Ancient Kentucke Historical Association. Investigations have taken him to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, England, Scotland, Mexico, and Peru. His trips to the Sacred Valley of Peru led to the discovery and analysis of an ancient solar calendar, the details of which are revealed in his latest book, Kllarumiyoq: Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine. Arlan received his B.S., M.S., and Sc.D. degrees from New Mexico State University, where as an undergraduate engineer he was a co-op student and missile tracker at White Sands. Retired since 2013, he is married, with six children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild who lives in Hong Kong.

The Federal Lab Consortium (FLC) is looking to see if there is interest in a mentorship program for federal technology transfer professionals. It recently wrapped up a survey of FLC members to gauge the viability of such a program. To hear about how the survey went and what a program like this would look like, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White spoke to Whitney Hastings, the Chair of the FLC, as well as a Senior Technology Transfer Professional with the National Cancer Institute, along with David Kistin, Vice Chair of the FLC, and also Manager of Technology and Economic Development at the Sandia National Laboratories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Federal Lab Consortium (FLC) is looking to see if there is interest in a mentorship program for federal technology transfer professionals. It recently wrapped up a survey of FLC members to gauge the viability of such a program. To hear about how the survey went and what a program like this would look like, Federal Drive Executive Producer Eric White spoke to Whitney Hastings, the Chair of the FLC, as well as a Senior Technology Transfer Professional with the National Cancer Institute, along with David Kistin, Vice Chair of the FLC, and also Manager of Technology and Economic Development at the Sandia National Laboratories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newer, cheaper solar panels are just as durable as older, pricier models, according to a study at Sandia National Laboratories. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

With a focus on actionable insights, host Jamie Flinchbaugh dialogues with Lorenzo Gutierrez, Director of Enterprise Excellence at Sandia National Laboratories. They offer valuable insights into leadership, intuition, and coaching. With over 20 years of leadership experience in diverse fields including semiconductor manufacturing and national security, Lorenzo is well-qualified to discuss these complex topics. He holds a range of qualifications, including a Master's in Predictive Analytics, an MBA, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering. He's also a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, a Project Management Professional (PMP), and a trained Leadership Coach. Lorenzo opens the discussion by emphasizing the importance of a learning approach in problem-solving. He suggests that both failures and successes offer valuable lessons, encouraging a mindset that views challenges as opportunities for growth. To him, problem-solving is not just about finding a solution but about understanding the nuances of the issue and applying what has been learned to future challenges. The conversation then pivots to intuition, a topic that clearly resonates with Lorenzo. He advocates for a balanced approach that integrates intuitive thinking with data-driven analysis. While he acknowledges that gut feelings shouldn't be followed blindly, Lorenzo believes that intuition serves as a crucial "data point" that can provide a fuller picture when combined with logical reasoning. He encourages leaders to validate these intuitions through direct observation and to encourage their teams to do the same. Coaching is another key theme of the episode, and Lorenzo sheds light on his own unique style. Grounding himself with the core belief that the individual he's coaching is "naturally creative, resourceful, and whole," Lorenzo crafts powerful questions designed to lead them to their own answers. He shares that his approach is adaptive, tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of the individual or team he's working with. Recognizing the balance of confidence and humility as crucial in effective leadership, Lorenzo notes that the style and type of questions he asks may change based on this balance. Throughout the episode, the enthusiasm of both Jamie and Lorenzo is palpable, creating an engaging dialogue that offers actionable advice. Whether you're a seasoned leader or someone starting your career journey, Lorenzo's insights offer a refreshing perspective on how to navigate the complexities of leadership, intuition, and coaching in a business setting. For more about Lorenzo Gutierrez, visit https://www.sandia.gov or connect with him on linkedin.com/in/logutierrez.

  Wednesday night live, The Outer Realm welcomes for the first time, special guest Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. Discussion : Dr. Andrews Book " KILLARUMIYOQ- Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine" About Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. An Ancient Enigma of Peru - RevealedA retired Professional Engineer, Dr. Arlan Andrews, Sr., held positions at White Sands Missile Range, the White House Science Office, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, in addition to co-founding several technology companies, one of which was listed on NASDAQ. A Life Member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), Arlan has published over 500 articles, stories, books and columns in science fiction and on the subjects of ancient civilizations, UFOs, Forteana, the paranormal, futurism, technology, politics and humor, in over 125 venues worldwide. He was interviewed on the TV series Ancient Aliens for the episode “Ancient Engineers” and for other TV appearances in Canada and France. He is the proud author of the often-quoted sentence, “The first true spaceship will take off and land the way God and Robert Heinlein intended...”, a tribute to the DC-X reusable rocket, the launches of which he covered at White Sands as a correspondent for The New Scientist Magazine. In 1992-1993, Arlan was a Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President, where he wrote the first Federal endorsement of nanotechnology. While working at the White House Science Office, he also founded SIGMA, the science fiction think tank, compromising forty science fiction authors who provide pro bono futurism consulting to the Federal Government. Arlan was a Mechanical Engineering Consultant for the Mutual UFO Network and for the Aerial Phenomena ResearchOrganization (APRO). He served several years as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, and is currently a Vice President of the Ancient Kentucke Historical Association. Investigations have taken him to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, England, Scotland, Mexico, and Peru. His trips to the Sacred Valley of Peru led to the discovery and analysis of an ancient solar calendar, the details of which are revealed in his latest book, Kllarumiyoq: Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine. Arlan received his B.S., M.S., and Sc.D. degrees from New Mexico State University, where as an undergraduate engineer he was a co-op student and missile tracker at White Sands. Retired since 2013, he is married, with six children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild who lives in Hong Kong.        

Wednesday night live, The Outer Realm welcomes for the first time, special guest Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. Discussion : Dr. Andrews Book " KILLARUMIYOQ- Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine" About Dr. Arlan Andrews Sr. An Ancient Enigma of Peru - RevealedA retired Professional Engineer, Dr. Arlan Andrews, Sr., held positions at White Sands Missile Range, the White House Science Office, Bell Telephone Laboratories, Sandia National Laboratories, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, in addition to co-founding several technology companies, one of which was listed on NASDAQ. A Life Member of the Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA), Arlan has published over 500 articles, stories, books and columns in science fiction and on the subjects of ancient civilizations, UFOs, Forteana, the paranormal, futurism, technology, politics and humor, in over 125 venues worldwide. He was interviewed on the TV series Ancient Aliens for the episode “Ancient Engineers” and for other TV appearances in Canada and France. He is the proud author of the often-quoted sentence, “The first true spaceship will take off and land the way God and Robert Heinlein intended...”, a tribute to the DC-X reusable rocket, the launches of which he covered at White Sands as a correspondent for The New Scientist Magazine. In 1992-1993, Arlan was a Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy of the Executive Office of the President, where he wrote the first Federal endorsement of nanotechnology. While working at the White House Science Office, he also founded SIGMA, the science fiction think tank, compromising forty science fiction authors who provide pro bono futurism consulting to the Federal Government. Arlan was a Mechanical Engineering Consultant for the Mutual UFO Network and for the Aerial Phenomena ResearchOrganization (APRO). He served several years as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, and is currently a Vice President of the Ancient Kentucke Historical Association. Investigations have taken him to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, England, Scotland, Mexico, and Peru. His trips to the Sacred Valley of Peru led to the discovery and analysis of an ancient solar calendar, the details of which are revealed in his latest book, Kllarumiyoq: Lost Secrets of the Shadow Machine. Arlan received his B.S., M.S., and Sc.D. degrees from New Mexico State University, where as an undergraduate engineer he was a co-op student and missile tracker at White Sands. Retired since 2013, he is married, with six children, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild who lives in Hong Kong.

Dr. John Swegle works as an independent consultant through the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska on issues related to the effects of nuclear weapons and proliferation on US national security. Immediately prior to that, he was a Senior Advisory Scientist at the Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. He began his career at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was a member of the plasma theory group, and then moved to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he conducted and managed analyses of foreign technology and nuclear programs in what was then Z Division; he also worked in a nuclear design division for several years where he was introduced to the basic concepts of nuclear design and nuclear-driven electromagnetic pulse.He is a graduate of Cornell University, where he obtained an MS and PhD in applied physics with a specialty in plasma physics, and the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned BSEE and MSEE degrees.Dr. Swegle has also had a long career in the field of high-power microwaves. He is the co-author of High-Power Microwaves, which has been published in three editions. The book has become an international standard and has been translated into Chinese. He served as an Associate Editor of The Physics of Plasmas and co-edited a special issue of the IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science devoted to high-power microwaves.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show

Hyrum Anderson and Ram Shankar join Nic Fillingham and Wendy Zenone on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Hyrum Anderson is a distinguished ML Engineer at Robust Intelligence. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, emphasizing signal processing and machine learning. Much of his technical career has focused on security, and he has directed research projects at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. Ram Shankar works on the intersection of machine learning and security at Microsoft and founded the AI Red Team, bringing together an interdisciplinary group of researchers and engineers to proactively attack AI systems and defend them from attacks. In This Episode You Will Learn: The difference between AI and machine learningWhy embracing a holistic, healthy AI development is to our advantageThe security vulnerabilities and risks associated with AI and Machine LearningSome Questions We Ask: Who did you write this book for, and what will the readers learn? What type of vulnerabilities are you finding the most concerning currently? How do adversarial attacks exploit vulnerabilities in AI algorithms?Resources: View Hyrum Anderson on LinkedInView Ram Shankar on LinkedInView Wendy Zenone on LinkedInView Nic Fillingham on LinkedInNot with a Bug, But with a Sticker is available hereFollow Hyrum on TwitterFollow Ram on TwitterDiscover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the 3DPOD, we speak to Tyler LeBrun. Currently serving as Additive Manufacturing Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, LeBrun previously worked at Aerojet Rocketdyne and Blue Origin. In addition, he lends his expertise to the manufacturing non-profit SME with its efforts in standards. What follows is a conversation about standards, space, engineering and additive manufacturing that we think you'll find fascinating.

Dr Hyrum Anderson is a Distinguished Machine Learning Engineer at Robust Intelligence. Prior to that, he was Principal Architect of Trustworthy Machine Learning at Microsoft where he also founded Microsoft's AI Red Team; he also led security research at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and Mendiant, and was Chief Scientist at Endgame (later acquired by Elastic). He's also the co-author of the book “Not a Bug, But with a Sticker” and his research interests include assessing the security and privacy of ML systems and building Robust AI models. Timestamps of the conversation 00:50 Introduction 01:40 Background in AI and ML security 04:45 Attacks on ML systems 08:20 Fractions of ML systems prone to Attacks 10:38 Operational risks with security measures 13:40 Solution from an algorithmic or policy perspective 15:46 AI regulation and policy making 22:40 Co-development of AI and security measures 24:06 Risks of Generative AI and Mitigation 27:45 Influencing an AI model 30:08 Prompt stealing on ChatGPT 33:50 Microsoft AI Red Team 38:46 Managing risks 39:41 Government Regulations 43:04 What to expect from the Book 46:40 Black in AI & Bountiful Children's Foundation Check out Rora: https://teamrora.com/jayshah Guide to STEM Ph.D. AI Researcher + Research Scientist pay: https://www.teamrora.com/post/ai-researchers-salary-negotiation-report-2023 Rora's negotiation philosophy: https://www.teamrora.com/post/the-biggest-misconception-about-negotiating-salaryhttps://www.teamrora.com/post/job-offer-negotiation-lies Hyrum's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hyrumanderson/ And Research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pP6yo9EAAAAJ&hl=en Book - Not a Bug, But with a Sticker: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Bug-But-Sticker-Learning/dp/1119883989/ About the Host: Jay is a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahjay22/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaygshah22 Homepage: https://www.public.asu.edu/~jgshah1/ for any queries. Stay tuned for upcoming webinars! ***Disclaimer: The information contained in this video represents the views and opinions of the speaker and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of any institution. It does not constitute an endorsement by any Institution or its affiliates of such video content.***

Drs. Jen Locke, with The Ohio State University, and Erin Karasz, with Sandia National Laboratories, join the CORROSION journal podcast to discuss their careers in materials science and engineering. They discuss the people that influenced their careers, the benefits of diversity and inclusion to the field, and challenges they have experienced, as well as provide advice to those newer to the field. For more information, contact Jen Locke at locke.121@osu.edu, or Erin Karasz via LinkedIn.

Alan Gross, Solutions Architect & Tech Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, joins Carolyn to talk about how DevOps is being leveraged to support the Department of Energy's contractor operated research lab. Alan dives into some of the initiatives at Sandia National Laboratories, and how he is applying his personal philosophy around user experience ops, or "UX Ops," to support the mission. Key Topics[01:12] About Sandia National Laboratories[03:50] Sandia's role in national security[06:25] DevOps versus DevSecOps [13:45] Department of Energy and Sandia [17:40] Sandia initiatives: a year of climate in a day & Hypersonic weapons[21:00] Alan's DevOps journey and advice for developers[33:55] Tech Talk questionsQuotable QuotesAlan on DevOps: " DevOps is about trying to deliver quickly and learn from your mistakes as fast as you can. So shifting left is part of that philosophy. If you have security issues with your software, you want to know about that as quickly as possible, because if you've already deployed to production, it's almost too late." - Alan GrossOn what advice Alan would give to new developers: "It's about failing fast and failing forward...How quickly can you learn new things, get new code and new products out in front of your users, and understand how they engaged with that." - Alan GrossAbout Our GuestAlan works as a full stack developer and technical lead at Sandia National Labs, with six years of experience in web technologies development. He develops within Python, Angular and .NET ecosystems, with a focus on enabling the developer experience at Sandia with novel solutions for the labs' diverse development, software governance, security and business intelligence needs. Alan leads a team that is committed to reducing technical debt by emphasizing DevSecOps, modern application architecture (such as microservices) and data-driven outcomes.Episode LinksMollie RappePlanning and Implementation ToolTech Transforms Podcast with Dr. Stephen MagillPattern and Anomaly Detection in UXAdam Grant PodcastProject Ceti

Thank you for joining us for another episode of OccPod! On today's episode, Erin, Dr. Nabeel and guest Dr. Rivera Margarin discuss occupational and environmental residency programs and the topics that interest OEM students, particularly those related to climate change.  Dr. Rivera Margarin is faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health where serves as the program director for the Occupational and Environmental Medicine Residency, advises pre-med students in the masters in environmental health sciences program and teaches an environmental and occupational toxicology course. She is co-principal investigator for the Department of Energy funded Johns Hopkins Former Workers Program for Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories and is a medical advisor for health and safety to the International Association of Fire Fighters.

“The best part of recruiting is being an advocate for candidates.” A powerful statement from Meg Pexa, the Principal Cyber and Robotics Recruiter for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque. Sandia is about more than just nuclear non-proliferation, and has a very accepting organizational culture. Plus a hot resume tip about considering the first person who sees your cleared resume.“He just wanted a tiny bit more money. So he and I worked together and came up with a game plan: Alright, tell me why you are the most badass person on the planet that does this position. And I'm gonna make sure that the company understands that too. I was able to write up this beautiful paragraph, essentially explaining why this guy was so amazing, and sell it to comp.”Find show notes and additional links at: https://clearedjobs.net/sandia-national-lab-advocating-for-cleared-professionals-podcast/

The scientists from Sandia National Laboratories conducted a fascinating mission involving a solar-powered balloon that was launched into Earth's stratosphere. During the mission, the microphones recorded peculiar sounds in the infrasound range, which refers to sounds with frequencies below the threshold of human hearing. The intriguing aspect of these sounds is that they are repeated at regular intervals, occurring a few times per hour. These repeating patterns caught the attention of the researchers as they tried to unravel the source and nature of these enigmatic sounds...LIVE ON Digital Radio! http://bit.ly/3m2Wxom or http://bit.ly/40KBtlW http://www.troubledminds.org Support The Show! https://rokfin.com/creator/troubledminds https://patreon.com/troubledmindshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/troubledminds https://troubledfans.comFriends of Troubled Minds! - https://troubledminds.org/friends Show Schedule Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs 7-10pst iTunes - https://apple.co/2zZ4hx6Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2UgyzqMStitcher - https://bit.ly/2UfAiMXTuneIn - https://bit.ly/2FZOErSTwitter - https://bit.ly/2CYB71U----------------------------------------https://troubledminds.org/echoes-from-the-unknown-an-ancient-sonic-mystery/https://www.space.com/strange-sounds-stratosphere-balloon-infrasoundhttps://www.livescience.com/38427-the-hum-mystery-taos-hum.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Humhttps://www.space.com/venus-earth-evil-twin-nasa-videohttps://www.grunge.com/834541/the-mystery-of-the-taos-hum-of-new-mexico/https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kokomo-humhttps://www.wthr.com/article/news/kokomo-hum-mystery-solved/531-1b8e36f0-dee8-4bc0-9016-9f99a6542412https://www.grunge.com/735994/the-history-of-the-mysterious-world-wide-hum-explained/https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4090https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/hidden-underground-indiana/https://www.kalw.org/news/2021-11-01/the-hum-a-worldwide-mystery-sound-explainedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_death_whistleThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4953916/advertisement

In 2003, an incredible scientific milestone was achieved as the first human genome completed sequencing. For 20 years, this genome has been used as a reference by researchers for comparison to all other DNA sequences. Now, the Human Pangenome Reference Consortium is addressing the lack of genetic diversity starting with 47 new reference genomes. Members of the consortium, Dr Karen Miga, assistant professor, UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute and Dr Benedict Paten, associate professor, UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute, join Roland to discuss the first stages of the project. For the first time the public will have access to thousands of documents from the Royal Society's historical collections following their digitisation. Science correspondent Vic Gill visits the vaults to see some of these pieces of history first hand. We are also taking a trip 30km above the Earth, to the stratosphere, where Daniel Bowman, principal scientist from Sandia National Laboratories, is using solar powered balloons to listen to the mysterious sounds of our planet. Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Ella Hubber (Image Illustration of the globe. Credit: Darryl Leja, NHGRI)

Lt Col Derek Williams is the Commander of the 803d Operations Support Squadron. He received his commission through the ROTC program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 2005. Following completion of Combat System Officer and B-52 Initial Qualification Training as a Distinguished Graduate, He began his career as a B-52 Navigator with the 23d Bomb Squadron at Minot AFB, North Dakota. During his time at Minot, he upgraded to Radar Navigator, Instructor and Evaluator along with deploying twice in support of the Pacific Continuous Bomber Presencemission. In 2011, he transitioned to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, to attend the United States Air Force Weapons School. Upon graduation, Lieutenant Colonel Williams served as the Flight Commander for the Conventional and Nuclear Operations and Plans Flights in the 2d Operations Support Squadron. Later, he served as the Chief of Bomber Operations and Programs at Headquarter Air Force Global Strike Command where he advised both the Commander and Vice Commander on nuclear force improvement issues and programs with Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Air Force visibility. He also authored the curriculum and founded the School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence Studies. Lieutenant Colonel Williams is a graduated Air Force Fellow from Sandia National Laboratories, where he completed their Weapon Intern Program, studying the historical development of nuclear weapons technologies to inform current and future stockpile activities, deterrence strategies, and the growing body of work on United States nuclear policy. After completing his time as an Air Force Fellow, he served as the Deputy Branch Chief for International Treaties and Agreements, as a Speechwriter to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, and as the Branch Chief for Stockpile Science and Technology on the Air Staff.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCast Email comments and story suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcast Rate the show

Drs. Ryan Katona, Erin Karasz, and Rebecca Schaller with Sandia National Laboratories join our CORROSION journal podcast to discuss their recent invited critical review, “A Review of the Governing Factors in Pit-to-Crack Transitions of Metallic Structures.” Based on an open access review, this discussion provides key takeaways and insights from the authors.

John Swegle works as an independent consultant through the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska on issues related to the effects of nuclear weapons and proliferation on US national security. Immediately prior to that, he was a Senior Advisory Scientist at the Savannah River National Laboratory in Aiken, South Carolina. He began his career at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was a member of the plasma theory group, and then moved to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he conducted and managed analyses of foreign technology and nuclear programs in what was then Z Division; he also worked in a nuclear design division for several years where he was introduced to the basic concepts of nuclear design and nuclear-driven electromagnetic pulse. He is a graduate of Cornell University, where he obtained an MS and PhD in applied physics with a specialty in plasma physics, and the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned BSEE and MSEE degrees.

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders podcast, we recount some hacker history and tell the story of Shawn Carpenter; a rogue cybersecurity defender who singlehandedly identified a Chinese APT. It is a phenomenal story that exemplifies the grit and moral fortitude that the best defenders among us have. Titan Rain was a series of coordinated attacks on computer systems in the United States since 2003; they were known to have been ongoing for at least three years. The attacks originated in Guangdong, China. The activity is believed to be associated with a state-sponsored advanced persistent threat. It was given the designation Titan Rain by the federal government of the United States.Titan Rain hackers gained access to many United States defense contractor computer networks, which were targeted for their sensitive information, including those at Lockheed Martin, Sandia National Laboratories, Redstone Arsenal, and NASA.This episode was written by Nathaniel Nelson, narrated by Christopher Luft and produced by the team at LimaCharlie.The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast: a show about cybersecurity and the people that defend the internet.

There's no way to dive into the heart of a star to learn what's going on. So scientists are creating their own stars here on Earth. The most recent experiment is creating the conditions found in the most common stars in the galaxy. Scientists have been using a facility at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque for years. It builds up a massive charge of electricity, which it discharges in an instant. That creates extremely high temperatures and pressures. Astronomers have used that to simulate conditions in several types of stars. The current experiment is using the National Ignition Facility — the world's most powerful laser. It's at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. It generates almost 200 laser beams, which focus on a target area the size of a pencil eraser. Scientists are using the lasers to create the conditions inside red dwarf stars. They account for more than two-thirds of all the stars in the galaxy — including our closest neighbor star. Yet they're so small and faint that not a single one is visible to the unaided eye. Conditions inside these stars are poorly understood. But they have a big impact on conditions at the surface. Many red dwarfs produce huge eruptions of radiation and charged particles. That could make it impossible for life to survive on any planets that orbit them. So understanding what's happening inside red dwarfs can tell us a lot about whether anything could live near them.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory