Podcasts about technical advisory committee

06/02/26 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Additional spring Chinook retention days are now open on the mainstem Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point to the Washington-Oregon border. The Technical Advisory Committee revised the upriver spring Chinook return estimate to 111,900 — down from a preseason forecast of 147,300 — but current catch levels still support added retention. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/sports/columbia-river-to-open-for-additional-spring-chinook-retention-days-2/ #ColumbiaRiver #SpringChinook #SalmonFishing #WashingtonFishing #WDFW #FishingRegulations #HatcheryChinook #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest ---

04/14/26 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Encouraging Growth Native seed restoration aims to restore degraded ecosystems that sequester carbon, such as wetlands and riverbanks. Restoration increases climate resilience by re-establishing native plants adapted to local conditions, making landscapes more resistant to drought or fire, and strengthening overall ecosystem stability by increasing biodiversity. Heritage Growers is a California-based non-profit that has taken on this challenge, helping restore more than 20,000 acres of natural habitat statewide since its founding. Diving Deeper Heritage Growers was born from another habitat restoration project, River Partners. As River Partners grew, employees realized that the company was not always able to obtain “regionally appropriate” seeds for restoration projects, and, thus, Heritage Growers was created to fill this gap and help River Partners obtain seeds. Heritage Growers operates out of a 160-acre farm in Colusa, where plants are cultivated to “amplify” their genetic suitability to local conditions. Additionally, all seeds are of “known genetic origin,” meaning that Heritage Growers know where the seeds came from, and can ensure that they are locally-adapted and grown in California. Heritage Growers' process is labor and time intensive. The seeds often cannot be grown immediately or in bulk, so “seed specialists travel to scout the land for native seeds,” collecting part of what they find in the wild (Haas). The seeds are cleaned by hand, and tested in labs to determine quality. Finally, they can be grown under precise conditions, and harvested at the perfect time. Some seeds must be hand-picked, while others, like milkweed favored by monarch butterflies, can be over $1,000 per pound to produce. One of Heritage Growers' most significant achievements includes the “cultivation of 40,000 plants and 1,500 pounds of locally-adapted seeds for the historic Klamath River restoration.” For this specific restoration strategy, Heritage Growers planted the Klamath River banks with milkweed and other pollinator plants to promote biodiversity after “the largest dam removal project in US history.”  Benefits Native plants are vital to ecosystems because among many things, “they provide nectar for pollinators including hummingbirds, native bees, butterflies, moths, and bats” (Audubon). Additionally, the flora is a shelter for many types of fauna, while also acting as an important food source for them (Audubon). On top of this, native plants require much less water to plant and maintain than their exotic successors, which are often unsuited to the climate conditions in a given area.  Heritage Growers also collaborates with Native Californian communities, who have centuries-long histories of tending the land. The company works to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into their land cultivation efforts. Recently, it has worked with the Yurok tribe in Northern California to ensure the primary plant growth on a restored riverbank was native plants, not weeds. Heritage Growers also says that, unlike other companies that heavily guard genetic information, the non-profit is part of an effort to expand access to native plant information to encourage an increase in native seed restoration. Potential Issues One issue with the process that Heritage Growers employs is that the recultivation of plants is extremely time intensive, sometimes taking years to obtain the correct quality and quantity. Additionally, native seeds are expensive to obtain even before cultivation works to increase the supply. and it is likely that climate-related variables like droughts, heat waves, and invasive species can affect the growth of the seeds. On top of this, there is limited infrastructure to produce enough native seeds at scale. Specifically, “the rising demand for seeds far outpaces the available supply” and there is simply not “enough wildland seed available to restore the land at the rate that the state has set out to” (The Guardian). Reynold's Take on the Future of Native Seed Restoration Reynolds emphasizes the importance of native plants in helping landscapes become more resilient to extreme weather conditions, benefit our food systems, and sequester carbon. He suggests that individuals support this initiative by planting native species in their own backyards as opposed to exotic plants.  About our guest Mr. Pat Reynolds, Heritage Grower's General Manager, is a restoration ecologist who has more than 30 years of experience leading efforts that promote habitat restoration. Mr. Reynolds is also the Director of River Partners' Native Seed and Plant Program. He sits on the board of the California Native Grasslands Association, the Yolo County Planning Commission, and is the Restoration Ecologist on the Science and Technical Advisory Committee for the Yolo County Habitat Agency. Resources/Citation Audubon, Why Native Plants Matter Heritage Growers, Our Experts Northern California Water, Heritage Growers And The Revival Of California's Native Habitats Dani Anguiano (The Guardian), Meet the seed collector restoring California's landscapes - one tiny plant at a time  Michaela Haas (Reasons to Be Cheerful), The Native Seed Farm Safeguarding California's Future For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/native-seed-restoration-with-patrick-reynolds/

02/03/26 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with the new chief administrative officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) about his role and his first big challenge, overseeing a legislatively mandated study and pilot of a road user charge (RUC) program.Paul McDonald joined the department in November, coming from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). He talks about his perceptions of transportation coming into the department, and what his new portfolio includes.This week, he chaired the first meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, made up of people both inside and outside government who will offer expertise as the process moves forward.

If there is anyone passionate about automation and people in this industry, it has to be the Vice President of FerRobotics, Michael Haas. And in this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt speaks with Michael about the transformative impact of automation on the manufacturing industry. They discuss the evolution (and history) of automation technology, the importance of workforce education, and the challenges faced by small and large companies in implementing automation. Michael emphasizes the need for a skilled workforce and the role of robots in creating safer work environments. The conversation highlights the future of work and the necessity of adapting to new technologies in order to thrive in the manufacturing sector. Join us for a conversation featuring plenty of passion, education and some key insights into the future of how the manufacturing industry will work!In This Episode:-00:00: Introduction to Workforce 4.0-00:30: Welcoming Michael Haas From FerRobotics-07:12: The Evolution of Automation And The Impacts Of Increased Accessibility-13:27: The Impact of Automation on Manufacturing Workforce Skills-17:48: Challenges in Implementing Automation for Small vs. Large Companies-22:13: Automation Is Actually Creating Opportunities for Frontline Workers-28:20: People Centric: The Future of Work and Automation's Role-32:31: Michael's Closing Thoughts and Point of Contact-34:51: Workforce 4.0 OutroMore About Michael:Michael Haas is a leading voice in the field of intelligent automation, serving as Vice President of FerRobotics Inc., a global innovator in sensitive robotic technologies. With over a decade of experience spearheading North American operations, Michael has been instrumental in introducing force-controlled automation solutions that are revolutionizing surface processing across industries—from automotive to aerospace and beyond.Originally from Austria, Michael combines his deep engineering expertise with a strategic vision for flexible, human-friendly automation. His passion lies in transforming dangerous, dirty, and demeaning tasks into safe, efficient, and empowering robotic processes. As a trusted advisor and technical ambassador, he frequently collaborates with Fortune 500 manufacturers, R&D centers, and academic institutions.Michael is also a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute and a regular speaker at top-tier automation events. Based in the US, he continues to advocate for the integration of smart robotics to boost productivity, support skilled labor, and create sustainable growth in modern manufacturing. To learn more about Michael, connect with him here.

Colombian aviation company Alma Air S.A.S., has recently received a favorable opinion from the Technical Advisory Committee on Aerocommercial Affairs (CTAA) of the nation's Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil), which allows Alma Air to initiate its formal certification process under the air taxi service modality (Similar to FAA Part 135), utilizing both amphibious and land-based versions of the Cessna Grand Caravan C208 aircraft.Finance Colombia's executive editor, Loren Moss, sat down for coffee with Rupert Stebbings, the CEO of Alma Air. Stebbings, a longtime contributor to Finance Colombia, brings a wealth of experience to this new venture, including a history in international investment dating back to his time with the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) and his role as a former board member of Viva Air. The discussion focused on this significant milestone from Colombia's civil aviation authority, Aerocivil, the unique operational challenges of floatplanes in Colombia, and the immense market opportunity for connecting remote and developing tourist destinations.Read the full article at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/seaplanes-are-coming-to-colombiaSubscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

11/04/25 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

10/07/25 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore vector databases and how they are revolutionizing the way organizations manage and gain insights from massive amounts of unstructured data.Our guest today is James Luan, Partner and VP of Engineering at Zilliz and a Technical Advisory Committee member of the LF AI & Data Foundation. James brings experience leading database development at Alibaba Cloud and Oracle, and holds a master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. At Zilliz, he oversees engineering initiatives for Milvus, an open-source vector database powering semantic search, RAG, and AI-driven data solutions globally.Key Highlights:1. Vector Databases Explained: What vector databases are and why Zilliz built a company around them for scalable unstructured data search.2. Zilliz & Milvus Differentiation: Unique scalability, cost efficiency, open-source leadership, and the fully managed Zilliz Cloud platform with sub-10ms latency.3. Open Source & Company Culture: How open-source strategy drives community engagement and the story behind naming conventions like Milvus and Towhee.4. Real-World AI Applications: How clients use Zilliz for semantic search, intelligent video analysis, recommendations, and RAG.5. Future Directions & Global Reach: Upcoming AI trends, Zilliz Cloud BYOC on Google Cloud, and expectations for the AWS Summit Toronto on September 4th.Special Thanks to Our Partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAGoogle: https://www.google.ca/A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspxFor more expert insights, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay innovative, stay informed, and thrive in the digital age!Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.

08/05/25 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

04/01/25 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Jon Hartley and Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler discuss the stance of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve balance sheet, the natural rate of interest (r-star), inflation, labor markets, productivity, entrepreneurship, the US economy, and the recent growth in Miami. Recorded on February 7, 2025. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Dr. Adriana D. Kugler took office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on September 13, 2023, to fill an unexpired term ending January 31, 2026. Prior to her appointment on the Board, Dr. Kugler served as the U.S. Executive Director at the World Bank Group. She is on leave from Georgetown University where she is a professor of Public Policy and Economics and was vice provost for faculty. Previously, she served as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2011 to 2013. Dr. Kugler was also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and of the Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality at Stanford University. Dr. Kugler's other professional appointments include being the elected chair of the Business and Economics Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association. She was also a member of the Board on Science, Technology, and Economic Policy of the National Academies of Sciences and served on the Technical Advisory Committee of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dr. Kugler received a BA in economics and political science from McGill University and a PhD in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Jon Hartley is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast at the Hoover Institution and an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, where he specializes in finance, labor economics, and macroeconomics. He is also currently an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Jon is also a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and serves as chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as well as in various policy roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, US Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada.  Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes, and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC, and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list, and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/

11/05/24 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

10/01/24 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

In this episode, E&P spoke with two prominent figures in the newspaper industry: Matt Paxton, publisher of The News-Gazette in Lexington, Virginia, and past president of the National Newspaper Association (NNA), and Brad Hill, CEO of Interlink and an NNA representative on the USPS Mailer's Technical Advisory Committee. They explore the ongoing relevance of print media, the intricacies of postal delivery and the NNA's advocacy efforts to help community publishers address today's news publishing challenges. Visit the episode page at:  https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/navigating-the-challenges-of-usps-print-delivery,251018

07/09/24 L-DC MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

05/07/24 L-DC MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

John Miniotis, President and CEO of AbraSilver Resource Corp (TSX.V:ABRA – OTCQX:ABBRF), joins us to outline the key news this week of a strategic C$20 million non-brokered private placement of AbraSilver common shares with major gold producer Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K) and major utility company and affiliate of Central Puerto SA  (NYSE: CEPU) at a subscription price of C$0.40 per Common Share. Upon closing of the Private Placement, Kinross and Central Puerto will each own approximately 4.0% of the outstanding Common Shares on an undiluted basis.   As part of this strategic investment, there is also the creation of an Investor Rights Agreement with Kinross, where AbraSilver and Kinross will form a regional partnership to jointly explore for and acquire new projects in Argentina focused on silver, gold, and copper.  John pointed out that there is also going to be an exchange of expertise and specialized knowledge where AbraSilver will enter into an Investor Rights Agreement with each of Kinross and Central Puerto that includes, among other things, standard anti-dilution and equity participation rights and the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee and a Strategic & Operational Committee.   Through this transaction, AbraSilver will be well-funded for a dual strategy to aggressively advance its wholly-owned Diablillos project in Salta Province, Argentina project towards a production decision and to accelerate their exploration efforts moving forward.  John shares some of the initiatives the Company will pursuing by further exploring the JAC North, Alpaca, Fantasma, and Ladera targets, along with going after larger step out discovery targets north of the Oculto.   We also review the improving  attitudes to mining in country over the last few years and the benefit of the project being in the mining friendly province of Salta in Argentina.   If you have any follow up questions for John regarding at AbraSilver, then please email us at Fleck@kereport.com  or Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of AbraSilver at the time of this recording.   Click here to visit the AbraSilver website and read over the most recent news releases.

FPX Nickel ("FPX" or the "Company") (TSX.V:FPX - OTCQB:FPOCF) owns the Baptist Nickel Project in central BC, which has "one of the largest undeveloped nickel project in the world". On March 5th, the Company released its 2024 work plans to advance the project.   Martin Turenne, President and CEO of FPX Nickel joins me to discuss this year's plans at Baptist and the Technical Advisory Committee, formed with the Company's 3 large strategic investors. The focus being on de-risking the asset through permitting and community relations moving into next year. I also ask about the cash position and market valuation of the asset compared to other nickel assets.   If you have any follow up questions for Martin please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.   Click here to visit the FPX website and read over the Corporate Presentation to view the valuation slide Martin and I discussed.

This morning, FPX Nickel announced a new Technical Advisory Committee consisting of the company's 3 main strategic investors. The TAC includes representatives of FPX's three strategic investors, each holding an approximate 9.9% interest in the Company's issued and outstanding shares – Sumitomo Metal Mining, Outokumpu Oyj, and the confidential corporate strategic investor first announced in November 2022. Martin Turenne, CEO, talks about the formation of this committee and also shares some insights into the current nickel market.

While the internet has improved monumentally since its early days of bandwidth restrictions and dial-up, customers are more demanding of the network and have little patience for latency on any of their devices. What causes these interruptions to our usually consistent high-speed streams? Latency, or lag.On today's episode of Explain to Shane, Comcast's Vice President for Technology Policy, Products, and Standards, Jason Livingood, dives into what is being done to solve this challenge. Jason has spent his career addressing the internet's emerging challenges: he's been a pivotal figure in promoting ultra-low latency networking and directing R&D through the Comcast Innovation Fund. He's also served twice on the FCC's Technical Advisory Committee and has spent 16 years on the Member Advisory Board of the Internet Society.Jason will shed light on why latency has become a critical factor for internet users and discuss the steps being taken by Comcast ahead of high-demand streaming events like this summer's Paris Olympics.

02/06/24 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

On this episode of Know Power, we sit down with Caitlin Smith, Vice President, Policy & Corporate Communications for Jupiter Power to unravel the mysteries of energy storage growth in the markets today.Discover the implications of recent events like the Texas Freeze and gain insights into batteries on the grid, real-time data, market design, and the complex issue of contract revenues in the energy market. This episode is an exciting journey into technology, regulation, and the future trajectory of our grid.In today's episode we discuss ERCOT's Independent Market Monitor (IMM). To clarify, Caitlin used to be the attorney at ERCOT's IMM.Guest bio: Caitlin Smith, Vice President of Policy and Corporate Communications for Jupiter Power, is an energy professional with thirteen years of experience in electricity market policy, regulatory and government affairs. For the last ten years, she has focused on electricity market design and has worked both as an advocate for policies that enhance competitive energy markets and as an advisor on the commercial and financial impacts of energy policy. In her current role, Caitlin has responsibility over Jupiter Power's policy positions related to the commercial operations of utility scale energy-storage in power markets throughout North America and leads the company's corporate communications and public relations.Caitlin has specific in-depth experience with the ERCOT market and was the first in-house counsel for the Independent Market Monitor to ERCOT. She is the current Vice Chair of ERCOT's Technical Advisory Committee, the highest committee comprised of stakeholders, which makes recommendations to the ERCOT Board. She founded the Texas Energy Storage Coalition and is an active advocate in front of the Texas Public Utility Commission and the Texas Legislature.Caitlin is dedicated to promoting women in energy and policy and has been active in volunteering with the Gulf Coast Power Association's EmPOWERing Women Program, with the Women of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Industries, and as a contributor to Pink Granite, a network and foundation that promotes women in policy and politics in Texas. Caitlin founded Jupiter Power's Women's Professional Development Initiative in 2022.Caitlin holds a Bachelor of the Arts in Economics from the University of Texas, a Juris Doctor from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Laws in Environmental & Natural Resource Law and Policy from the University of Denver.________________________________________________________________[00:00:45] Overview of Caitlin's background[00:01:06] Caitlin's instrumental role in shaping Texas's energy market[00:02:28] Jupiter Power's focus on utility-scale battery energy storage and their project pipeline[00:03:21] Caitlin's career trajectory and her extensive experience in the energy sector[00:09:16] ERCOT's energy-only market structure[00:12:17] The rapid development and integration of battery storage technology in ERCOT[00:14:36] Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Jupiter Power and energy storage development[00:17:36] Winter storm Yuri and its implications[00:30:52] Regulatory and political fallout post-Yuri in Texas's energy market[00:37:27] Texas's standalone energy model versus interconnection with neighboring grids[00:46:41] Operational characteristics and challenges of modeling energy storage[00:50:00] ERCOT's standalone model and the benefits and drawbacks of interconnection[00:53:06] Predictions for the future of the energy market and grid evolution[00:59:34] Significant events and developments in ERCOT since the initial recording[01:16:02] The relationship between energy storage, market design, and regulatory frameworks[01:30:03] Need for improved collaboration between state and...

When Ray Cline from Teknowledge Worldwide stops by, you just know you're in for a treat filled with insights and uplifting stories that showcase the heart of the ICT industry. Our conversation takes you on a journey through Ray's inspiring path into the world of tech, as we peel back the curtain on the challenges and rewards of creating content that resonates with our dynamic online community. Strap yourself in for a recount of our electrifying first TechFest where the spirit of 'community over competition' shone brighter than ever. From the thrill of a rack-building competition to the wisdom shared in a firestopping class, this episode is a testament to the collaborative success our industry can achieve. Get ready to be moved by the stories of technical triumphs, vendor camaraderie, and the tangible impact of user feedback on tech innovation.Finally, we zoom out to appreciate the broader picture,  with the help of our Technical Advisory Committee, we navigate the waters of growth while keeping our mission in sharp focus. And as we look to the future, we reveal how you can play a role in the exciting planning stages of our next Tech Fest. Prepare to be inspired to take action, as we discuss how local meetups and community projects can benefit from your unique touch. Join us, and be part of something bigger—a tapestry woven by technology, community, and the shared human experience.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

12/05/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Episode 12 of Season 11 features a pioneer in the field of digital empowerment and social entrepreneurship, Lorraine Charles. Her work centers on connecting forcibly displaced individuals with remote work opportunities and fostering inclusive digital economies. In This Episode, We'll Explore: Remote Work Revolution: Understanding the potential of remote work in transforming the lives of displaced individuals. Na'amal's Journey: Dive into the story behind the organization and its mission to link displaced people with employment opportunities. Digital Solutions for Social Good: Learn about Lorraine's work with Finn Church Aid and the International Labour Organization. Research & Impact: Discover insights from Lorraine's research at the University of Cambridge on business and social change. Collaborative Efforts: Hear about Lorraine's role in advisory committees like MIT ReACTand IRC's Technical Advisory Committee for ReBuild. Why You Should Tune In: Empowering Connections: Discover how digital platforms can bridge the gap between forcibly displaced people and global work opportunities. Digital Innovation: Learn from Lorraine's experience in leveraging technology for social impact. Career Pathways: Explore career opportunities in social entrepreneurship and digital solutions for humanitarian challenges. Key Trends and Skills: Understand the essential trends and skills needed to work effectively at the intersection of social impact and migration.   PCDN.global News Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.  

11/07/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Former Google executive Milo Medin joins host Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends.Medin has been part of the Internet development community for almost 40 years. He recently left Google where he was the vice president of access services. During his time there, he worked on a number of projects to improve access to the Internet, building both fiber and wireless networks, and in shaping spectrum policy and products. Medin holds several patents in the field of network access technology, and sat on the FCC's Technical Advisory Committee, and Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. From 2016 to 2022, he served on the Defense Innovation Board, which is chartered to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense to drive more innovation and agility in how the department achieves its mission.During the program, Medin encourages leaders to cross train their teams, because he says it "encourages your organization to learn and grow." 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.

Former Google executive Milo Medin joins host Aileen Black on this week's Leaders and Legends. Medin has been part of the Internet development community for almost 40 years. He recently left Google where he was the vice president of access services. During his time there, he worked on a number of projects to improve access to the Internet, building both fiber and wireless networks, and in shaping spectrum policy and products.  Medin holds several patents in the field of network access technology, and sat on the FCC's Technical Advisory Committee, and Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee. From 2016 to 2022, he served on the Defense Innovation Board, which is chartered to provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense to drive more innovation and agility in how the department achieves its mission. During the program, Medin encourages leaders to cross train their teams, because he says it "encourages your organization to learn and grow."

09/05/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

08/01/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Spencer Tassone, Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Tech about Heatwaves, Researching, and Shiny Apps.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 3:08  Nic & Laura talk about travel tips10:48  Interview with Spencer Tassone starts1816   Researching26:00  Heatwaves34:03  Shiny Apps41:45  Field NotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Spencer Tassone at https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-tassone/ Guest Bio:Spencer Tassone is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Tech. Spencer's research examines disturbances, extreme events, and long-term changes in freshwater and coastal marine ecosystems. Along with publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, his research has been featured across numerous media outlets including Fox Weather, Utah Public Radio, Science News Magazine, and the Chesapeake Bay Journal. Spencer has also used his research to help inform public policy by partnering with the Chesapeake Bay Program on a Science and Technical Advisory Committee. This committee focused on examining the ecological implications of rising water temperatures and developing management strategies to address these challenges. Spencer's research has provided valuable insights that inform evidence-based decision-making and contribute to the understanding and preservation of U.S. waterways. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Recorded June 2nd 2023   The hard tech corridor extends from Indianapolis to Lafayette and is expected to spur of wave of investment in everything from advanced manufacturing to life sciences.  At the center of it all is the 4,000 acre LEAP District in Lebanon which has already won a multi-billion dollar commitment from Eli Lilly.  As a VC investor, startup mentor and ecosystem builder in the hard tech space, Nida is the perfect guest to bring us up to speed on this huge development in the Hoosier state! Nida's Book Recommendations:  Burn Rate by Andy Dunn Being Mortal by Atul Gawande When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Hard Tech Links: Forbes: Hard Tech Corridor in the Heartland Indiana Chamber: Indiana Poised to Become Home to Hard Tech Corridor Karmic Partners Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Nida: LinkedIn Twitter 2023 IBJ Forty Under 40 Pack Away Hunger Donations Guest Bios Nida has been in Indiana since 2021 and is CEO of karmic partners, a consultancy that works with innovation districts, startups, and corporate innovation groups. Karmic hopes to help with ecosystem building in the midwest by helping to connect these groups to the resources they need. Most recently, she's worked in venture capital and set up an early-stage hardtech accelerator. Prior, Nida has also worked in strategy and innovation for companies like Georgia Pacific and Westrock. Her work has included managing P&L of product lines globally, leading engineering and operations teams to launch products for large multinationals, some of which are in upwards of 50+ countries.  Nida serves on multiple nonprofit boards including Pack Away Hunger and Immigrant Welcome Center (Treasurer). She also mentors for Techstars and Gener8tor, and is on the Technical Advisory Committee for NextCycle. Who are the hosts? Austin Crites, CFA: Austin is a past-president and current committee member of CFA Society Indianapolis. Professionally, he is the Chief Investment Officer at Aurora Financial Strategies where he manages US-focused, all-cap, style-agnostic equity strategies as the core of client portfolios. Austin is a 2008 graduate of Marian University in Indianapolis where he is now an adjunct professor in the Byrum School of Business. Matt Henry, CFA: Matt is a Senior Investment Officer at STAR Wealth Management. He is also a Past President and a director of CFA Society Indianapolis. When he's not managing porfolios, Matt teaches Finance 300 at Ball State University. He enjoys air conditioning, wi-fi, and the conveniences of indoor living.    

06/13/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

05/02/23 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Ted and Barb welcome Donald Elswick, a former commander in the United States Navy and an occupational environmental health and safety solutions specialist for ELSMART Associates, LLC. He has over 30 years of experience in government and multi-industry and currently serves on the State of Alabama's Technical Advisory Committee on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Ted, Barb and Donald discuss the pros and cons of virtual safety training versus in-person training. While virtual training is cost-effective and timely, in-person training is necessary for life-critical situations, where hands-on practice and instructor-led sessions are required. Virtual training can be used to engage participants before in-person training and help them prepare questions. Donald also stresses the importance of making safety training engaging and effective by involving participants in projects and qualitative analysis. Ultimately, a combination of virtual and in-person training can be an effective way to train employees and make them feel confident in their safety skills. Donald talks about how everyone has their own frame of reference that they can share, and everyone can be lifelong learners, although it is harder for some than others. However, working together, having each other's back, and doing it for the right reason make a difference in the end.This episode also discusses the future of the workforce and how technology can keep employees safe. Donald encourages emerging professionals, mid-career professionals, and mature professionals to consider a career in occupational and environmental health and safety. He reminds listeners that safety is not business confidential, and it's okay to steal from others in safety to improve. This episodes highlights the importance of safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in the workplace. Tune in now and discover how technology is being used to keep employees safe and promote a safer workplace.References:Safety FMTotal Health & Safety SolutionsDonald Elswick

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This episode is the first in our Intergenerational Series featuring Corinne Lytle Bonine and her mother, Nancy Lytle.   Corinne is a Vice President and the Director of Environmental Planning at Chambers Group, and a Senior Project Manager with over 16 years of experience. She has managed an array of NEPA, CEQA and State Environmental Policy Act projects. Her passion and focus have been on environmental permitting and compliance for utility-scale renewable and low-carbon energy and transmission projects. She served on the Technical Advisory Committee for the County of San Diego's Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan and currently sits on both the AEP State-level and San Diego Chapter's Board of Directors. Nancy Lytle has over 35 years of experience as a city planner and a community development manager. In November 2014, she retired as Assistant Vice President of Civic San Diego, a nonprofit agency established by the City of San Diego to perform economic and community development in targeted areas throughout the City. Prior to retiring, she worked as a Vice President at the Southeastern Economic Development Corporation, Assistant Director of Planning and Building for the City of Chula Vista, Planning Manager at the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, and Chief Planning Official for the City of Palo Alto. From 2000 to 2004, she was elected to and served on the Palo Alto City Council. And a fun fact: both Corinne and Nancy graduated from UC Santa Barbara!

Chris Pyke, Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President for Product for ArcSkoru, Inc. Prior to joining Arc, Dr. Pyke was the Chief Strategy Officer for Aclima, Inc., Chief Operating Officer for GRESB, B.V., Vice President for Research at the US Green Building Council, and a physical scientist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He is a principal investigator for the Green Health Partnership, a long-term research initiative supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dr. Pyke has served in a number of advisory roles, including as a lead author for the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, chair of the US EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee, and co-chair of the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Interagency Working Group on Human Contributions and Responses to Climate Change. Dr. Pyke is on the faculty of the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Georgetown University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a B.S. from the College of William and Mary. Show Highlights The fundamental intersection between land use, the built environment and natural systems.  Questions to ask to grow buildings and cities in a better way.  How to create a career that provides the privilege of working to pay it forward. The gateway to information and the research side of the green building community (GBIG, GRESB, Aclima and USGBC) to see the big picture of the movement. ARC is going to be foundational to what happens next for the Green Building movement. Chris shares amazing ideas and tools that came from a “blank sheet of paper” to benefit projects and people.  The benefits and impact of GRESB, The global real estate sustainability benchmark, on everything you've had an influence on.  Free resources for consultants to get your building scored with a growing list of building performance standards. The three most foundational things to read to bring our movement to scale.  Why green building needs more innovation around all things sustainability. The benefits of understanding and taking the scientific approach.   “One of the reasons I've been successful to the degree that I have at USGBC, is that I came at it as a scientist. I'm trying to ask questions and test them with data. If I had come into USGBC as an architect, as an engineer, as a planner, I would have been locked into a tribe. I think because I wasn't from any of our ‘food groups,' I didn't have a natural affinity to only one of our tribes.” -Chris Pyke Get the episode transcript here!! Chris Pyke Show Resource and Information Linkedin Twitter Green Building Information Gateway-GBIG Malcolm Gladwell | Speaker - TED Diffusion of Innovations Crossing the Chasm The Innovator's Dilemma: The Tipping Point Net Zero by 2050 - A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram   GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community!   If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes.  We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast!   Copyright © 2022 GBES

08/02/22 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

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Jill Ellsworth, Founder & CEO of Willow Industries - the first cannabis decontamination company in the country. Fueled by her passion for innovation and dedication to health, Jill Ellsworth has made a career of creating solutions for better living. Prior to launching Willow Industries, Jill founded Vibrant Earth Juices (VEJ), a Santa Barbara-based cold-pressed organic juice company. Jill became passionate about pasteurization techniques, employing High Pressure Processing (HPP) to prevent microbial growth and increase the shelf-life and freshness for her juice line. After seeing the lack of health and safety standards, Jill transitioned into the legal cannabis industry to share her knowledge of food safety with the emerging market. In 2015, Jill founded Willow Industries, the first cannabis decontamination company in the country. Her patented, organic, ozone-based technology, WillowPure, breaks down harmful microbes living on cannabis, without affecting the medicinal properties of the plant, providing cultivators with a solution to ensure patients and consumers have access to consistently clean products. WillowPure systems are being leveraged by cannabis producers and brands in 26 states, Canada and Australia, through long-term leases, a mobile service in Colorado, and WillowPure Processing centers in CA and MA. She serves on the Cannabis Health and Safety Advisory Committee for the City of Denver, is a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the Cannabis Certification Council, and an author for a soon to be released ASTM International standard.

06/07/22 MPO Technical Advisory Committee by City of Lawrence

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Robert Young, Director of Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines about Big Data, National Parks and Academia.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:24  Nic & Laura discuss cruises14:10  Interview with Dr. Robert Young starts17:22  National Parks project21:21  Dr. Young talks about Big Data31:04  Field Notes: Hurricane Hugo43:41  AcademiaPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Dr. Robert Young at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-young-phd-pg-68a44339/Guest Bio:Robert S. Young is the Director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines, a joint Duke University/Western Carolina University venture.  He is also a Professor of Geosciences at Western Carolina University and a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC). The Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines (PSDS) is a research and policy outreach center serving the global coastal community. The primary mission of PSDS is to conduct scientific research into coastal processes, storm impacts, hazard vulnerability and sea level rise and to translate that science into management and policy recommendations through a variety of professional and public outreach mechanisms.  The Program specializes in evaluating the design and implementation of coastal engineering and restoration projects and helping communities develop coastal adaptation strategies.Dr. Young is a frequent contributor to the popular media. He has written numerous articles for outlets like the New York Times, USA Today, Architectural Record, the Houston Chronicle, and the Raleigh News and Observer, among others.  He regularly appears on programs like PBS Now, CNN's Anderson Cooper, National Public Radio, and many others.  He is co-author of two books, The Rising Sea and co-editor of Geologic Monitoring, both released in 2009.  Finally, Dr. Young has testified before congress and numerous state legislatures on coastal issues. He currently serves State of South Carolina as a member of the Governor's Flood Commission and the State of Virginia on the Technical Advisory Committee for the state's Coastal Master Plan.He is leading a major project for the National Park Service to identify the vulnerability of all coastal park assets to coastal storms, erosion and sea level rise for the purpose of adaptation planning.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show (https://www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form)