Podcasts about usra

Seems we can't go through an hour without hearing news about artificial intelligence these days. There are a lot of exciting developments, and some of the most exciting when thinking about space are coming from the USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS), which is on the cutting edge of the cutting edge. In this episode, we're speaking with the institute's director, Dr. David Bell, who will walk us through the differences between current AI, agentic AI, and--are you ready?--quantum-powered AI, and their current and future potential to revolutionize space exploration and development. Join us!Headlines Trump budget cuts: The Trump administration's fiscal 2026 "skinny" budget proposes slashing NASA's funding by $6 billion—24 % of its current $24.8 billion—threatening SLS, Orion, Gateway, and Mars Sample Return programs. Planet 9 revival: Scientists re-examining 1980s IRAS and 2006–2011 Akari infrared data have uncovered new gravitational signatures suggesting a hidden Planet 9 at ~700 AU, bringing the search closer to confirmation. Speed-round catch-up: NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is battling low fuel pressure; the decades-old Soviet Cosmos 42 Venus probe is slated to re-enter around May 10; and a recent poll finds over half of Gen Z and millennials believe in alien cover-ups. Main Topic – AI in Space with Dr. David Bell USRA & QuAIL overview: Dr. Bell outlines USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS) and its Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab—a collaboration with Google and NASA Ames driving AI and quantum computing integration in space missions Career path & pivotal shifts: With 20+ years at USRA and a prior decade at Xerox PARC, Bell traces AI's journey from 1959's first neural nets to the 2017 transformer breakthrough that sparked today's LLM revolution. Early AI successes: AutoClass's unsupervised learning on the 1980s IRAS mission discovered a new class of infrared stars, and ExoMiner's deep-learning engine has since validated over 300 exoplanets from Kepler data. Agent-based autonomy: USRA deployed mobile agents on the ISS to automate file transfers and Deep Space One's Remote Agent performed onboard planning, execution, and anomaly recovery in deep space during the 1990s. Evolution of planning & scheduling: The Europa planning engine—used daily for Mars rovers—has evolved into SPIFe (Spiffy) and real-time collaborative "playbook" apps, optimizing workflows on both robotic and crewed missions. Natural language interfaces: Clarissa, a precursor to Siri deployed on the ISS five years before commercial voice assistants, let astronauts query and navigate complex procedures by voice. Robotic assistants: Projects like Astrobee free-flying robots on the ISS and analog-terrain rover simulations demonstrate how AI-driven machines can support astronauts in exploration and maintenance tasks. Foundation models for Earth & space: USRA's Generative AI Lab is building multipurpose foundation models on global satellite data that now outperform traditional numerical simulations—forecasting weather faster and more accurately. Workforce development: Through the Feynman Quantum Academy and NASA-integrated data science curricula, USRA immerses students These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/159 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. David Bell

Seems we can't go through an hour without hearing news about artificial intelligence these days. There are a lot of exciting developments, and some of the most exciting when thinking about space are coming from the USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS), which is on the cutting edge of the cutting edge. In this episode, we're speaking with the institute's director, Dr. David Bell, who will walk us through the differences between current AI, agentic AI, and--are you ready?--quantum-powered AI, and their current and future potential to revolutionize space exploration and development. Join us!Headlines Trump budget cuts: The Trump administration's fiscal 2026 "skinny" budget proposes slashing NASA's funding by $6 billion—24 % of its current $24.8 billion—threatening SLS, Orion, Gateway, and Mars Sample Return programs. Planet 9 revival: Scientists re-examining 1980s IRAS and 2006–2011 Akari infrared data have uncovered new gravitational signatures suggesting a hidden Planet 9 at ~700 AU, bringing the search closer to confirmation. Speed-round catch-up: NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is battling low fuel pressure; the decades-old Soviet Cosmos 42 Venus probe is slated to re-enter around May 10; and a recent poll finds over half of Gen Z and millennials believe in alien cover-ups. Main Topic – AI in Space with Dr. David Bell USRA & QuAIL overview: Dr. Bell outlines USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS) and its Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab—a collaboration with Google and NASA Ames driving AI and quantum computing integration in space missions Career path & pivotal shifts: With 20+ years at USRA and a prior decade at Xerox PARC, Bell traces AI's journey from 1959's first neural nets to the 2017 transformer breakthrough that sparked today's LLM revolution. Early AI successes: AutoClass's unsupervised learning on the 1980s IRAS mission discovered a new class of infrared stars, and ExoMiner's deep-learning engine has since validated over 300 exoplanets from Kepler data. Agent-based autonomy: USRA deployed mobile agents on the ISS to automate file transfers and Deep Space One's Remote Agent performed onboard planning, execution, and anomaly recovery in deep space during the 1990s. Evolution of planning & scheduling: The Europa planning engine—used daily for Mars rovers—has evolved into SPIFe (Spiffy) and real-time collaborative "playbook" apps, optimizing workflows on both robotic and crewed missions. Natural language interfaces: Clarissa, a precursor to Siri deployed on the ISS five years before commercial voice assistants, let astronauts query and navigate complex procedures by voice. Robotic assistants: Projects like Astrobee free-flying robots on the ISS and analog-terrain rover simulations demonstrate how AI-driven machines can support astronauts in exploration and maintenance tasks. Foundation models for Earth & space: USRA's Generative AI Lab is building multipurpose foundation models on global satellite data that now outperform traditional numerical simulations—forecasting weather faster and more accurately. Workforce development: Through the Feynman Quantum Academy and NASA-integrated data science curricula, USRA immerses students These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/159 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. David Bell

Seems we can't go through an hour without hearing news about artificial intelligence these days. There are a lot of exciting developments, and some of the most exciting when thinking about space are coming from the USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS), which is on the cutting edge of the cutting edge. In this episode, we're speaking with the institute's director, Dr. David Bell, who will walk us through the differences between current AI, agentic AI, and--are you ready?--quantum-powered AI, and their current and future potential to revolutionize space exploration and development. Join us!Headlines Trump budget cuts: The Trump administration's fiscal 2026 "skinny" budget proposes slashing NASA's funding by $6 billion—24 % of its current $24.8 billion—threatening SLS, Orion, Gateway, and Mars Sample Return programs. Planet 9 revival: Scientists re-examining 1980s IRAS and 2006–2011 Akari infrared data have uncovered new gravitational signatures suggesting a hidden Planet 9 at ~700 AU, bringing the search closer to confirmation. Speed-round catch-up: NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is battling low fuel pressure; the decades-old Soviet Cosmos 42 Venus probe is slated to re-enter around May 10; and a recent poll finds over half of Gen Z and millennials believe in alien cover-ups. Main Topic – AI in Space with Dr. David Bell USRA & QuAIL overview: Dr. Bell outlines USRA's Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS) and its Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab—a collaboration with Google and NASA Ames driving AI and quantum computing integration in space missions Career path & pivotal shifts: With 20+ years at USRA and a prior decade at Xerox PARC, Bell traces AI's journey from 1959's first neural nets to the 2017 transformer breakthrough that sparked today's LLM revolution. Early AI successes: AutoClass's unsupervised learning on the 1980s IRAS mission discovered a new class of infrared stars, and ExoMiner's deep-learning engine has since validated over 300 exoplanets from Kepler data. Agent-based autonomy: USRA deployed mobile agents on the ISS to automate file transfers and Deep Space One's Remote Agent performed onboard planning, execution, and anomaly recovery in deep space during the 1990s. Evolution of planning & scheduling: The Europa planning engine—used daily for Mars rovers—has evolved into SPIFe (Spiffy) and real-time collaborative "playbook" apps, optimizing workflows on both robotic and crewed missions. Natural language interfaces: Clarissa, a precursor to Siri deployed on the ISS five years before commercial voice assistants, let astronauts query and navigate complex procedures by voice. Robotic assistants: Projects like Astrobee free-flying robots on the ISS and analog-terrain rover simulations demonstrate how AI-driven machines can support astronauts in exploration and maintenance tasks. Foundation models for Earth & space: USRA's Generative AI Lab is building multipurpose foundation models on global satellite data that now outperform traditional numerical simulations—forecasting weather faster and more accurately. Workforce development: Through the Feynman Quantum Academy and NASA-integrated data science curricula, USRA immerses students These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/159 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. David Bell

We welcomed Dr. David Bell, Director of the Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science which is an institute of the parent company, Universities Space Research Association (USRA). Our guest introduced us to USRA, then we discussed its history and some of the history associated with AI and machine learning for space as well as other industries. We talked about ways in which AI has been used in space and is now being used for space exploration, weather analysis with satellites, imaging and more. Quantum computing was an additional part of our discussion, along with the energy needed for AI and quantum. In fact one of our callers inquired about the market for He3 for fuel for quantum. At time Dr. Bell said that AI for space was now routine, going on to tell us what parts of space were routine. Don't miss his commentary. Lots of other topics came up including self-replicating machines, AI for settlement, AI on the Moon and for lunar development, AI to further human spaceflight. Toward the end of our program we talked about global competition and a race for leadership with AI and Quantum. Listen to what our guest had to say about China in this context. Also plasma 3D printing, partnerships and the commercial industry. Please read the full summary of this program when available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, April 25, 2025.

What do schools, universities, motivated STEM students, NASA, and the space industry have in common, all across the globe? The Universities Space Research Association! You may not have heard of this group before, but it's high time you did. Their new President and CEO, Dr. Elsayed Talaat, joins us to discuss the association's long history, educational and industry affiliations, and perhaps most impressively, their vast areas of research. If it's space, cutting-edge, and cool, the USRA is probably engaged. Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere--the USRA. Headlines: • Astronomers mistakenly identified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as an asteroid, highlighting the challenges of tracking an increasing number of objects in space • AstroForge, a space mining company, announced their target asteroid for a mission launching next month, following calls for increased transparency from the scientific community • SpaceX is completing construction on their fifth and final Crew Dragon capsule, as the current fleet is expected to meet NASA's needs until Starship becomes operational • A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a small chance (1 in 83) of impacting Earth in 2032; NASA emphasizes that an impact is highly unlikely but will continue to track the object and refine the trajectory plot Main Topic - All the Way with the USRA: • The USRA was founded in 1969 to connect universities with NASA projects, particularly for lunar sample research during the Apollo era • The organization has since expanded to cover a wide range of space-related research areas, including astrophysics, heliophysics, Earth science, space nuclear propulsion, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and microgravity science • The USRA plays a key role in workforce development by providing internship and scholarship opportunities for students interested in space research • The organization has a consortium of 121 member universities worldwide, which helps guide USRA's research focus and advocate for the interests of the academic space research community • The USRA's funding primarily comes from competitively awarded NASA contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, as well as some funding from the Department of Defense and Department of Energy • President and CEO Dr. Talaat emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research in advancing space science and technology • The USRA's Lunar and Planetary Institute has been a key player in lunar research and exploration since the Apollo era, and continues to offer internship programs to inspire and train the next generation of space scientists • Dr. Talaat highlights the critical role of space weather research in protecting technological infrastructure and ensuring the safety of astronauts and pilots • He encourages young people to get involved in space research, emphasizing the excitement of scientific discovery and the real-world applications that benefit society Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Elsayed R. Talaat Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

What do schools, universities, motivated STEM students, NASA, and the space industry have in common, all across the globe? The Universities Space Research Association! You may not have heard of this group before, but it's high time you did. Their new President and CEO, Dr. Elsayed Talaat, joins us to discuss the association's long history, educational and industry affiliations, and perhaps most impressively, their vast areas of research. If it's space, cutting-edge, and cool, the USRA is probably engaged. Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere--the USRA. Headlines: • Astronomers mistakenly identified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as an asteroid, highlighting the challenges of tracking an increasing number of objects in space • AstroForge, a space mining company, announced their target asteroid for a mission launching next month, following calls for increased transparency from the scientific community • SpaceX is completing construction on their fifth and final Crew Dragon capsule, as the current fleet is expected to meet NASA's needs until Starship becomes operational • A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a small chance (1 in 83) of impacting Earth in 2032; NASA emphasizes that an impact is highly unlikely but will continue to track the object and refine the trajectory plot Main Topic - All the Way with the USRA: • The USRA was founded in 1969 to connect universities with NASA projects, particularly for lunar sample research during the Apollo era • The organization has since expanded to cover a wide range of space-related research areas, including astrophysics, heliophysics, Earth science, space nuclear propulsion, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and microgravity science • The USRA plays a key role in workforce development by providing internship and scholarship opportunities for students interested in space research • The organization has a consortium of 121 member universities worldwide, which helps guide USRA's research focus and advocate for the interests of the academic space research community • The USRA's funding primarily comes from competitively awarded NASA contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, as well as some funding from the Department of Defense and Department of Energy • President and CEO Dr. Talaat emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research in advancing space science and technology • The USRA's Lunar and Planetary Institute has been a key player in lunar research and exploration since the Apollo era, and continues to offer internship programs to inspire and train the next generation of space scientists • Dr. Talaat highlights the critical role of space weather research in protecting technological infrastructure and ensuring the safety of astronauts and pilots • He encourages young people to get involved in space research, emphasizing the excitement of scientific discovery and the real-world applications that benefit society Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Elsayed R. Talaat Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

What do schools, universities, motivated STEM students, NASA, and the space industry have in common, all across the globe? The Universities Space Research Association! You may not have heard of this group before, but it's high time you did. Their new President and CEO, Dr. Elsayed Talaat, joins us to discuss the association's long history, educational and industry affiliations, and perhaps most impressively, their vast areas of research. If it's space, cutting-edge, and cool, the USRA is probably engaged. Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere--the USRA. Headlines: • Astronomers mistakenly identified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as an asteroid, highlighting the challenges of tracking an increasing number of objects in space • AstroForge, a space mining company, announced their target asteroid for a mission launching next month, following calls for increased transparency from the scientific community • SpaceX is completing construction on their fifth and final Crew Dragon capsule, as the current fleet is expected to meet NASA's needs until Starship becomes operational • A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a small chance (1 in 83) of impacting Earth in 2032; NASA emphasizes that an impact is highly unlikely but will continue to track the object and refine the trajectory plot Main Topic - All the Way with the USRA: • The USRA was founded in 1969 to connect universities with NASA projects, particularly for lunar sample research during the Apollo era • The organization has since expanded to cover a wide range of space-related research areas, including astrophysics, heliophysics, Earth science, space nuclear propulsion, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and microgravity science • The USRA plays a key role in workforce development by providing internship and scholarship opportunities for students interested in space research • The organization has a consortium of 121 member universities worldwide, which helps guide USRA's research focus and advocate for the interests of the academic space research community • The USRA's funding primarily comes from competitively awarded NASA contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, as well as some funding from the Department of Defense and Department of Energy • President and CEO Dr. Talaat emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research in advancing space science and technology • The USRA's Lunar and Planetary Institute has been a key player in lunar research and exploration since the Apollo era, and continues to offer internship programs to inspire and train the next generation of space scientists • Dr. Talaat highlights the critical role of space weather research in protecting technological infrastructure and ensuring the safety of astronauts and pilots • He encourages young people to get involved in space research, emphasizing the excitement of scientific discovery and the real-world applications that benefit society Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Elsayed R. Talaat Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

What do schools, universities, motivated STEM students, NASA, and the space industry have in common, all across the globe? The Universities Space Research Association! You may not have heard of this group before, but it's high time you did. Their new President and CEO, Dr. Elsayed Talaat, joins us to discuss the association's long history, educational and industry affiliations, and perhaps most impressively, their vast areas of research. If it's space, cutting-edge, and cool, the USRA is probably engaged. Join us for this fascinating look at one of the best education and research facilitators anywhere--the USRA. Headlines: • Astronomers mistakenly identified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as an asteroid, highlighting the challenges of tracking an increasing number of objects in space • AstroForge, a space mining company, announced their target asteroid for a mission launching next month, following calls for increased transparency from the scientific community • SpaceX is completing construction on their fifth and final Crew Dragon capsule, as the current fleet is expected to meet NASA's needs until Starship becomes operational • A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has a small chance (1 in 83) of impacting Earth in 2032; NASA emphasizes that an impact is highly unlikely but will continue to track the object and refine the trajectory plot Main Topic - All the Way with the USRA: • The USRA was founded in 1969 to connect universities with NASA projects, particularly for lunar sample research during the Apollo era • The organization has since expanded to cover a wide range of space-related research areas, including astrophysics, heliophysics, Earth science, space nuclear propulsion, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and microgravity science • The USRA plays a key role in workforce development by providing internship and scholarship opportunities for students interested in space research • The organization has a consortium of 121 member universities worldwide, which helps guide USRA's research focus and advocate for the interests of the academic space research community • The USRA's funding primarily comes from competitively awarded NASA contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, as well as some funding from the Department of Defense and Department of Energy • President and CEO Dr. Talaat emphasizes the importance of collaboration and cross-disciplinary research in advancing space science and technology • The USRA's Lunar and Planetary Institute has been a key player in lunar research and exploration since the Apollo era, and continues to offer internship programs to inspire and train the next generation of space scientists • Dr. Talaat highlights the critical role of space weather research in protecting technological infrastructure and ensuring the safety of astronauts and pilots • He encourages young people to get involved in space research, emphasizing the excitement of scientific discovery and the real-world applications that benefit society Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Dr. Elsayed R. Talaat Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Tonight's guest is Usra Murtaza, a Content Strategist and Marketing Professional. We discussed why she left one8nine Media, the challenges of transitioning to a new workplace, and the realities of corporate life. Usra shares her experience as the sole breadwinner for her family, the meaning of womanhood and ways to embrace our uniqueness. Don't miss out on this enriching discussion and more in tonight's podcast. #happychirp #humnaraza #womanhood Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/?hl=en Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial/

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On this episode of the podcast we head out to Robstown, Texas to visit the race shop of Steven Whiteaker Jr. One of the best to ever run dirt track from Corpus Christi Steven at age 35 has his sons Steven III and Jace racing full fendered stock cars locally. We talked about his life as a racing parent, the expectations for his kids, providing the guidance necessary, his career, his years as a promoter and more on this episode.

Like most of our guests, THE LEGENDARY DENNIS SULLIVAN  was born with a love of cars and began other types of racing young. But eventually he found himself spectating at a race meet at the Bonneville Salt Flats and was hooked! After volunteering for the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association (USFRA) for several years he decided it was time to try the other side. He bought himself a street roadster and began setting land speed records not only at USRA meets but some East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) meets as well. He eventually became and still is president of the USFRA and chairman of the Utah Save The Salt Alliance. Dennis gives us some insider baseball on Save the Salt  and the issues surrounding it. 

In this episode of the All Gas No Brakes Podcast we talk to Tom Berry Jr after his USMTS win at Hamilton County Speedway this past Friday Night. Tom fills us in on the weekend, the near victory Thursday night, contact with Dan Ebert, coming back Friday and winning, the money in modifieds, and much more on this episode.

On this episode of the All Gas No Brakes Podcast we talk to Jeff Nun Communications Director for the USMTS and the USRA (United States Racing Association). Jeff talks about the USMTS season so far, USMTS at the Duel in the Desert, USRA racing and much more on this episode.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 15 March 2023: Space Show News: Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has established a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Rocket Lab Australia, to explore opportunities to support the expansion of Australia's national space capabilities. Rocket Lab to launch multiple Acadia Earth-imaging satellites for Capella Space, an American space tech company and a leading provider of commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery. Spaceflight Inc. Readies BlackSky Satellites for Upcoming Rocket Lab Launch. NASA to reveal the Artemis Moon mission spacesuit designed by Axiom Space NASA announces the selection of Axiom Space to provide the third private mission to the International Space Station Detection of barium in the atmospheres of WASP-76b and WASP-121b exoplanets. What's with Dark Matter?: DAMPE and VLAST hope to find out. Skykraft satellites are operational in orbit but how many of them are there? Planet Earth: Season 4 - Episode 46 Pamela Melroy and the Earth System Observatory satellites and the Earth Information Centre China launches a pair of geographic mapping, land resource surveys and science experiments NASA's Compact Total Irradiance Monitor (CTIM) cubesat Tianhe 6A and 6b; CTIM 1; ICEYE; GeoCarb; GRACE-FO; Landslide Hazards; SWOT. (Inserts courtesy NASA HQ, ICEYE, USRA & JPL).

On this episode of the All Gas No Brakes Podcast we talk to Dylan Thornton. Dylan a native of California relocated out to Keystone, IA to centralize his racing career. At age 21 he has hundreds and hundreds of starts across IMCA, USRA, USMTS in Stock Cars and Modifieds. We talk to Dylan about his 2023 plans, the move to USMTS, Las Vegas and more.

Part two with Tom Berry Jr as he discusses his preperations for the USMTS season, his plans, what it takes to do it at the level, the economics of racing at that level and more.

In this episode of All Gas No Brakes Podcast we talk to Tom Berry Jr. the reigning Duel in the Desert Modified champ after a very successful open mod debut during the Wild West Shootout at Vado Speedway Park. In part one of twoTom recaps the racing, his plans for the 2023 season and what it takes to make the leap from crates to open motors and much more.

Get to know the president of USRA and USMTS, Todd Staley as he discusses rules, payouts, sanctions, the return of 9time??? and more!

Sisters, tonight we are talking about our favourite travel destinations, making travel plans, and commute problems that almost every other girl in Pakistan can relate to. Do you also get a haircut at the first sign of trouble, because it's the same for us. What place was Usra gatekeeping and what happened? Beach Vs. The Mountains? Islamabad Vs. Karachi: Which would Usra pick? Where would we want to relocate to & why? Why do women experience so many commute issues? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Izza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapki.baji/ Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, tonight we're talking about PCOS, getting diagnosed, treatment, and the female reproductive health. What did Usra go through? What were some side effects of the medication? How did she tell if this was because of the medication? What lifestyle changes did Usra have to make? What are some of our PMS stories? What happens in Postpartum? What changes occur and why is that okay? Why is it important for men to know about it? What's out society and culture like? Why is it important to educate everyone about it? Catch this and much more tonight's special episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Izza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapki.baji/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, tonight we're talking about how we have finally started focusing on our fitness & going to the gym. How important is it to gradually build on it and concentrate on your diet? What has our progress been like? What is the trainer's role? Did exercise help us with our mental health? What is mindful eating, and why is it important? How can journaling or writing help? Is colouring therapeutic? The importance of self reflection and consistency? To let go or not to? Why is taking a break important? Where has Arooj been? The importance of slowing down & not comparing yourself to others? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Arooj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroojabrarfilms/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, tonight we're discussing matchmaking, a topic that all Asians have either had experience with or have at least heard about. Do we prefer love or arrange marriage? Was Humna's marriage arrange or love? Is the girl or the boy more responsible for making the marriage work? Indian Matchmaking & what we thought about it? Was season 2 better? Is it always about physical attraction? How should the parents be? How does matchmaking work? When to get married? Does age matter? “Live my life and get married” or “grow together”? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, Tonight we're talking about our university life experiences, how they shaped us and the importance of having good friendships. Life changes so much while you're in and after you've left university. Today we've discussed all that went wrong and what did not. Can having a fifth year be a blessing or a curse? Why was Usra's university life so great? Why can't Warda relate to Usra & Izza's experiences? Are all friends in university snakes? University's contribution to character development? Our incidents from our university time and what they taught us? How to be a good friend? Is a higher gpa worth it? What is Izza looking forward to now? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Izza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aapki.baji/ Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, tonight we are talking about what we've been upto, our recent inclination towards fitness and how yoga can help you be more mindful and sane. How does yoga help? Working-out alone vs. taking classes? Change and how we deal with it? What are our sweet escapes? Our favorite bollywood movies of all time? Skin care and getting the time to do it? Pregnancy weight gain & how to avoid it? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, today we're talking about the importance of having a purpose in life, listening to your gut, and how did we figure it out? Where has Maryam been? Why are we talking about career choices? What did Maryam aspire to be when she was younger? Growing up what did Arooj want to be? How did Usra decide what she wanted to do? Maryam's experience as a young lady working in the media? Why you should try new things? Why you need to be mindful while making decisions? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Maryam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryamkiyani_/ Arooj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroojabrarfilms/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Sisters, we live the same lives without even knowing about it. Tonight we're talking about relatable experiences we've all had at some point in our life. From getting late to weddings, our chaaye obsession, not eating all day before an event to fitting multiple people in one car we've lived and talked about it all. Do we blame everything on Nazar? What are some Myths we believe in? Desi weddings, Joint family systems and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Arooj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroojabrarfilms/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

A low-light sensor that measures light emissions and reflections enables the Black Marble team to accurately account for power outages.

Sisters, tonight we're talking about The Mashion Shaadi Series 2022, Abusive relationships, and the importance of family support. It's uncanny how much impact does family support have on our decision making, and that was so beautifully demonstrated in Mashion's latest film - “Let's Celebrate Courage”. Tonight we're discussing the film in detail. How we feel about it? The Characters and “Log Kia Kahenge”? How family support can help you? Why is leaving a toxic relationship so hard? How can we break the chain? How exposure can change you? What to learn from the film? Why don't brands take a chance on such content? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Arooj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroojabrarfilms/ MASHION's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eA4V7zN0qY&ab_channel=Mashion Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings In tonight's conversation with our special guest, Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi. How does Muzamil feel about being the guest? What was his life growing up? The thought behind Lolz Studios & how it went? How did the Paris attack video affect him? How did he handle the subsequent depression? How did he end up in Teradata? When did he pursue the Media, and how did he build on it? Why did the Prime Minister meetup occur? What transpired during the Covid worldwide crisis? During his time away from social media, what else did he do? Why does he always keep "Value" in mind? What's the thought behind TBT? How does Muzamil feel about “Thought Behind Things”? What impact has TBT created? Is TBT shutting down? Why did he not choose to work in data? Why are his beliefs now in doubt? How does he envision the Pakistan of 2050? His predictions, and what should be done? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ One8nine Media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6akyz6EpkwyzBmKh0L2rSQ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support

Sisters, meet Maida Iqbal and Usra Murtaza. Today we're talking about something that almost every girl gets stressed about at a certain point in life - marriage stress, and things to consider before getting married. It's completely natural to feel anxious as you approach a big life milestone. However, there are so many things that you need to look into before you make the final decision. Should you stop your life to get married? Why are women expected to move? Will it affect your career? Is he “the one”? How to make it work? The importance of emotional support and how to identify abusive patterns? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Maida's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musingsbymaida/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Marcella's interest in astronomy and atmospheric optical phenomena (photometeors) over time led her to create a scientific dissemination site (www.greenflash.photo) with about 1000 photometeor images and videos, even rare ones, observed throughout Italy and above all on the Iblei mountains (Rg) and on the Dolomites in Cadore, landscapes chosen for the great diversity of orographic, climatic and day and night luminosity, as well as for their position at the two extreme latitudes of Italy. In 2011 he received from the Minister of Public Administration the national prize for innovation in teaching in schools "Innovascuola". In 2015, his photo "Moon and Antelao" is included in the Shortlist of the Royal Museum of Greenwich photo competition "Astronomy Photographer of the Year", which selects the best astrophotography of the year from all over the world. The photo was then also published in the volume "Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2015" published by the Royal Observatory of Greenwich in collaboration with the BBC, the photographic site Flickr and the Collins publishing house and exhibited inside the Astronomical Observatory of Greenwich.The same photo will become the December image of the 2017 Greenwich Astronomical Observatory calendar. In 2016 he exhibited his photos in a personal exhibition in San Vito di Cadore (Bl), with more than 100 photos of atmospheric optical phenomena from all over Italy. The event was the first exhibition in Italy complete with video dedicated to photometeors. The work of dissemination through video and photography continues in the following years and many of his images are published by the major national astronomy magazines (Colelum Astronomia, Nuovo Orione and Le Stelle, Focus) and internationally (Astronomy Now, Sky and Telescope) as well as by websites of primary scientific importance such as those of Spaceweather, USRA and NASA. In 2016, he documents the visibility of the Maltese archipelago from the province of Ragusa and his images and his videos are broadcast by the Maltese national TV which, in the interview, define his works as the first shots of the Maltese archipelago by the iblei. Since 2017 he has been a member of the board of directors of CISA (Centro Ibleo Studi Astronomici), UAI delegation (Unione Astrofili Italiani) for the province of Ragusa, which aims to actively promote astronomy in the province of Ragusa, contributing with conferences on atmospheric optics. In September 2018, NASA publishes an image of him that captures the Moon setting next to the active crater south-east of Etna. In 2019 the national magazine "Nuovo Orione" publishes the calendar with its images: 12 photos that tell the sky of the Dolomites and the Iblei. For the summer solstice of 2019, NASA publishes his work on the solar Analemma, a work selected for its didactic value and for the singularity in creating an "Analemma at sunset".On May 31, 2020, his photos of the Green Ray taken on the Sun, Moon and planets, become NASA 's photo of the dayIn the summer of 2020 he sets up two twin exhibitions, in northern and southern Italy, between the municipality of Isnello (PA) and San Vito di Cadore (Bl) On September 26, 2020, his photo Moon Pairs and the Synodic Month ” becomes NASA 's photo of the dayOn November 11, 2020, his “Colors of the Moon” photo becomes NASA 's photo of the dayOn October 16, 2021, on the occasion of the “International Observe the Moon Night 2021”, NASA chooses its photographic work, created in collaboration with Gianni Sarcone, “ Moona Lisa ” as the astronomical photo of the day.Collaborate on the 2021 calendar of “ Severe Weather Europe” for the month of February  For professional deformation, he always combines his passion for photometeors with his profession, focusing his works on the didactic, informative and originality value, trying to grasp what has never been produced yet, simplifying to make it affordable for everyone.Component of the Pictores Caeli is a group of astrophotographers born to share ideas and suggestions on astrophotography. The goal is the union of mutual technical and artistic skills to develop high quality images, certified by a shared brand.The purpose of  Pictores Caeli is to restore the sense of wonder that one feels at the moment of observation and shooting, narrating sidereal events, contrasts between architectural and natural elements, and stimulating suggestions that go beyond phenomenal objectivity through the photographic medium.Although a lens and an observation point determine an interpretation of reality,  Pictores Caeli follows a shared protocol in order not to alter the scientific data, using and experimenting with the best shooting and post-production techniques.Photography for  Pictores Caeli is conceived as an art form, and represents a moment of contemplation, growth, knowledge, research, experimentation and sharing.

Sisters we're all healing together! Today we're talking about being sensitive, overreacting in situations, and how do deal with such feelings? Does everything need a response? How to find that balance? What to joke about, and what not to? How to stop shutting down people's emotions? Are under and over-reaction the same matter? How does one choose how to approach this? Should you fight over text? Feelings Vs. Reactions? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

In tonight's special episode, meet Usra Murtaza and Syeda Warda Ali. Today we are talking about Work-life balance, adulting and the pressure that follows. Women face so many challenges everyday between the roles that they juggle. Why do we deal with guilt all the time? Why are we so hard on ourselves? Can we achieve that balance? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. #happychirp #humnaraza #worklifebalance Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Warda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syedawardahali/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Recapping night number two of the Belleville Dirt Nationals in Belleville, KS. Racindirt.com's Trenton Berry talked to Jake O'Neil in Belleville Dirt Nationals Victory Lane. . Trenton talked to Belleville's Tyler Frye after he captured a huge Karl Kustoms XR Stock Car feature on the Belleville High Banks in front of the hometown crowd. Belleville Dirt Nationals Info: www.raceXR.comBelleville Dirt Nationals Tickets: www.raceXR.shopBelleville Dirt Nationals Live Broadcast: www.raceXR.plusBelleville High Banks Info: www.bellevillehighbanks.orgRacindirt Info: www.RacinDirt.TVUSMTS Info www.USMTS.comFor Upcoming XR Events: www.raceXR.com

Recapping night number one of the Belleville Dirt Nationals in Belleville, KS. We talk with Racindirt.com's Trenton Berry after opening night USMTS action on the Belleville "Low Banks" and the Karl Kustom's XR Stock Cars on the Belleville High Banks.Interviews with the top four finishers in USMTS action. We chat with Trenton Berry about the Belleville Dirt Nationals and the partnership between XR and Racindirt for this event. Plus Karl Kustoms XR Stock Car winner Damon Murty tackles the Belleville High Banks and wins opening night for the Karl Kustoms XR Stock Cars.Belleville Dirt Nationals Info: www.raceXR.comBelleville Dirt Nationals Tickets: www.raceXR.shopBelleville Dirt Nationals Live Broadcast: www.raceXR.plusBelleville High Banks Info: www.bellevillehighbanks.orgRacindirt Info: www.RacinDirt.TVUSMTS Info www.USMTS.comFor Upcoming XR Events: www.raceXR.com

Setup day at the Inaugural Belleville Dirt Nationals in Belleville, KS. We talk with Belleville City Councilman James Doyle about the impact the Belleville High Banks has on the community and the region. Mike Van Genderen talks about getting the racing surface ready for four big nights of competition June 10-14. Mike fills us in on the Belleville "Low Banks" and the challenges of prepping two race tracks simultaneously.Belleville Dirt Nationals Info: www.raceXR.comBelleville Dirt Nationals Tickets: www.raceXR.shopBelleville Dirt Nationals Live Broadcast: www.raceXR.plusBelleville High Banks Info: www.bellevillehighbanks.orgFor Upcoming XR Events: www.raceXR.com

In tonight's special episode, meet Arooj Abrar and Usra Murtaza. Today we are talking about why we started this and why is it named “Dear Sister”? We also had a very detailed discussion on female relationships, motherhood, asking for help, Pakistani dramas and how the media is affecting us? Catch this and so much more in tonight's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ Arooj's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroojabrarfilms/ Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial

Studying nighttime images of the Earth taken from satellites could go a long way toward building policymakers understanding of disasters around the world, and how to manage risks. That's according to the UN's latest Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction. Eleanor Stokes is a contributing author to the report, and helps lead the science team for a project called Black Marble. The joint effort by NASA and the Universities Space Research Association captures nighttime data around the globe every single night. Stokes is a senior scientist at USRA's Earth from Space Institute in Columbia, Maryland, and she joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin to discuss more.

Malvern Bank West Series Late Models were in action at the Off Road Speedway in Norfolk, NE live on XR+. Hear highlights of the race call from SLMR Announcer Anthony Ainslie and an interview with race winner Jake Neal. Watch the replay with your monthly subscription on www.raceXR.plus. Make your plans to join us at the Belleville Dirt Nationals June 9th-14 2022 XR Super Series, SLMR, USMTS & XR Stock Cars from Belleville, KS. Purchase your tickets to the Belleville Dirt Nationals at www.raceXR.shopBelleville Highbanks Info: www.bellevillehighbanks.orgOff Road Speedway Info: www.offroadspeedway.comSLMR Series Info: www.slmrseries.com

Listen to the audio version of this story directly belowTwo Dates Added; Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks to be USRA-SanctionedFORT WORTH, Texas (February 17, 2022) — XR announces rebrand of summer racing series at Texas Motor Speedway to the “Texas Weekend Series” with three classes to be USRA sanctioned.Originally called the “Texas Monday Series” in its inaugural 2021 campaign, this year's rendition of the summer series at The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track will be called the “Texas Weekend Series”.The series will showcase three classes sanctioned by the United States Racing Association (USRA): Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks. Two more XR-sanctioned classes will join them: Stock Cars and Cop Stocks.XR also announces an additional two race dates to the previously announced schedule. The original schedule featured four Sunday/Monday shows April 24-25, June 26-27, July 24-25 and August 21-22 with the Championship race on Monday, September 5. The extra dates will be Saturday, June 25 and Saturday, August 20, making those events Saturday through Monday event weekends. Every race day will be its own show with payouts and points awarded.“We're excited to have USRA come on board and sanction the Modifieds, Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks,” said XR Chief Operating Officer Dan Robinson. “USRA will provide a stable rules package. We also wanted to give racers two more opportunities to race, especially with the unfortunate cancelation of the Texas Tune-Up. The two Saturdays made perfect sense and will be a great addition to the Texas Weekend Series.”Additionally, XR-sanctioned Stock Cars and Cop Stocks – a class for 1995-2011 unaltered Ford Crown Victorias, Mercury Grand Marquis or Lincoln Town Cars – will join the Texas Weekend Series for 2022. Full Cop Stock rules can be found HERE.A total of 10 regular season rounds are scheduled for the Texas Weekend Series, and drivers will accumulate points throughout those rounds toward eligibility into their classes' Championship races on Monday, September 5. The top 20 in regular season points will be locked into the Championship, with the final four spots in the Championship feature open for drivers to race their way in during the Championship event's heats races.2022 Texas Weekend Series ScheduleFull Texas Weekend Series event and ticket info can be found at www.texasdirttrack.com.

Every time we've figured out a different way to look at the Universe, going beyond the capabilities of our own meagre senses, we've opened up an opportunity to learn something new about what's out there. Although optical astronomy and near-infrared astronomy are arguably the most popular ways to view the Universe, with James Webb soon to bring the mid-infrared Universe into view as never before, we shouldn't forget about the value of other, more distant wavelengths of light. One of the most fascinating sets of data that we can collect is in the far-infrared, where gas heated to just a few tens of Kelvin shines, but where much hotter, even ionized gas can emit very special hyperfine transitions. Mapping out these regions of space helps us understand what's going on beyond mere star-formation or other violent events, and a series of remarkably specific observational techinques are, quite arguably, how we're obtaining the most valuable information of all in this part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Joining the Starts With A Bang podcast to help guide us through the topic of far-infrared astronomy is Dr. Jessica Sutter, an astronomer at NASA Ames who's part of the USRA and who works with the SOFIA telescope, a one-of-a-kind far-infrared observatory that can do what no ground-based nor space-based observatory can. Have a listen, and I hope you wind up learning as much as I did! (The featured image shows galaxy NGC 7331 along with other members of its galactic group, including the prominent galaxies NGC 7335, 7336, 7337, and 7340. Credit: Vicent Peris/c.c.-by-2.0)

In tonight's episode, meet Usra Murtaza! She is talking about her journey, education, and growth. What did she see herself doing while in University? Why did she choose Media and Communication? What helped Usra change? How did she get better at communication? How important is effective communication? How has good communication helped Usra professionally? How important is having discipline? Is having a strict work environment bad for us? Has working with Humna and Muzammil helped Usra grow? How does being proactive make you an excellent team player? How should you communicate with your boss? Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way! Follow our socials for more updates: • Humna's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/humnaraza • Happy chirp's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/happychirpofficial Usra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/?hl=en You can now avail 10% discount on @pvoinspireme by using our code “HC10”. • https://inspireme.pk/

The Winners of TGCC - The World's First Global, Virtual Case Comp For High Schoolers Ft. Tina Mai, Alexis Lindenfelser and Charlotte QuintanarThe Tiger Global Case Comp has thousands of high schoolers from all over the world competing for the experience and first prize of a PwC internship, mentorship from the President of Tiger Management and $1500USD.This year, team USRA took first place with a polished, well-researched presentation.We chat about the problems they solved, the skills they learned and what they think made the difference to help them win.Resources and linksCheck out the 2021 Case Comp: https://www.casecomp.org/ Tina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinammai/ 2021 TGCC winners announcement: https://www.casecomp.org/2021 The winning slides: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5af1114f372b96ff05f40fda/t/6142ac22e0c62f33f0a005a9/1631759410264/TGCC21+URSA+Consulting.pdf If you enjoyed this episode of the Top of the Class, check out more recent episodes and subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms. Follow Top of the Class on TwitterAre you wondering how standing out in your field can help you get into top colleges? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to learn more!

Be part of our community by joining our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtbehindthings Celebrating 100 episodes milestone with our tonight's guest, Usra Murtaza. This episode explores her journey, from growing up thinking of being a homemaker to be financially independent at 22. What were her majors? What did she want to pursue growing up? Why did she not go for CS? How has she applied at Lolzstudios? How it changed her life? How was her transition from university to professional life? Why do women work? What financial independence is for her? Did she always have the knack to get the job done? Tune in to know more on workplace culture for women, how we can improve it, how difficult is to think career when you are in marriageable age, and how she sees Pakistan of 2050, being a GenZ! Connect with us: • https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings • https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Usra's socials: https://www.instagram.com/usramurtaza/ https://twitter.com/usramurtaza --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/syed-muzamil-hasan-zaidi3/support

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions. This Week Kate has had an eventful week putting together furniture for the new addition to her Air BnB rentals, R-Town Retreat. She has also learned new software called Streamyard to stream line her channel's live videos, debuting it on this episode for the first time. Steve has spent the week catching up at the shop and chasing down engines.  Questions Asked On The Show Since you are talking about grounds. What is your idea with a 604? How far out is Steve on new motors or rebuilds? I have used 6 qts pan also one for the filter and one for the cooler and had my oil light come on and added one quart and light off ( canton 6 qts pan)? Who has the best 602 replacement valve springs? ball spline vs slip yoke for crate racing? Does paper air filter hurt power? If so which one makes most power? What coil do you recommend four 604? Have you seen more of a hp gain with the r2c 2bbl base or the 4bbl base running a 4412 carburetor? Can you run Ford equivalent to gm crate engine? Should I use GM specs on setting Valves? How far are you out on 604s? What do you guys recommend for changing the springs night wise? what kind of hp have you seen on a 602 and 604 on gas? Does battery location and length of cables affect performance? USRA allow 7500rpm for 525 does it lose longevity and how much?? CT525 what’s the best fuel to run? Most HP seen out of CT525 on gas??

We discuss the differences between a UMP, IMCA, and USRA modified, cover who the GOATs of motorsports are, and we start a new local spotlight segment and shine some light on some up and coming drivers as well as a past champion. ENJOY!

Welcome to our show Unsealed: Life Beyond the Bolts! Each week, Kate Dillon from Crate Insider and Steve Hendren from Hendren Racing Engines go live on the Crate Insider Facebook page to chat about world events, random things, and to answer tech questions. This Week We have a had an exciting week prepping for the Racelogic Chassis School that will take place this weekend. Okay, so Steve hasn't prepared for the class yet, but he works best off script anyway...right? We had so much fun with this show, answering tech and sponsorships questions is definitely our wheelhouse.   Questions Asked On The Show Ford offers a crate have you heard of any series or tracks allowing them? What’s the best fuel in a 604? Was Hendren Racing Engines doing any sponsorship? With alot of 604 engines coming available locally and to use in non spec classes. Are they worth rebuilding with better parts to increase performance power? Yes, we can use any heads, crank, rods & pistons. Are the blocks worth re-using and building a good power plant with? Local 602 rules... MSD 6AN,6ALN or HEI with soft box, all with 6300 limit chip. Which do you suggest? On my new 602 with the factory valve springs. Is it a advantage to replace the new springs for a matched set.. or should I just run the factory set then upgrade later? What do you think the new ct525 bumped rpm to 7500 in Usra mods is going to do to us? Do they make a oil primer on like an oberg to prime the motor with a drill instead of using the starter? To watch this episode on our Crate Insider YouTube channel, click here.

Lillian Cauldwell speaks with Dr. Edgard G. Rivera-Valentín on the missions of USRA which is “USRA's mission is to advance the space- and aeronautics-related sciences exploration through innovative research, technology, and education programs; promote space and aeronautics policy; and develop and operate premier facilities and programs by involving universities, governments, and the private sector for the benefit of humanity. “Is there water on Mars” listen to Dr. Edgard G. Rivera-Valentin's discussion of what they have discovered through their research on Mars. Have we not always wonder for years about discovering water on the Planet Mars??To Contact Lillian Cauldwell: pwrnetworkllc@gmail.comTo Contact Dr. Valentin: Rivera-Valentin@lpi.usra.eduFor more information- https://bit.ly/2AsJjcqHope all is well with you and your family Jeanne White, Station Manager, Passionate World Talk Radio

It was great to hear from USRA Track Operations Director ( Bryce Hall) to talk about some of our present situation with racing and future plans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ethan Dotson just WON the Boone Super Nationals!!! Hear all about it! Also, the guy behind USRA, USMTS, Hamilton County Speedway, and Mason City Motor Speedway comes on to talk about a lot of stuff, but the focus is on Mason City and the shortened race track. This is one of those really fun ones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode of Acquisition Talk, Eric Lofgren speaks with guest Victor Deal, who is currently the director of contracts and grants at the Universities Space Research Association, and before that, was an Acquisition Innovation Advocate in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Victor has played an integral role in developing and deploying contracting methods which allow the Government to move quickly, harness new technologies, and bring in firms that traditionally would not have worked with the Government. In this episode, we will talk about innovation in the Department of Defense, and how that relates to Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs) and Other Transactions Authorities (OTAs). The discussion also addresses the role of the contract officer in an innovative environment, what part trust plays in contracting and culture in acquisition, how the DoD is looking to take advantage of platform concepts from Silicon Valley, and more. We learn about contract proposal evaluation, and why cost realism might not make sense in R&D. Victor tells us how problems that arise when no one is accountable for end-to-end program success. And he addresses what effect the reorganization of the Undersecretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) might have on the dreaded "valley of death" problem. We learn about how Victor got his start in the DoD, and what interesting projects are going on at USRA. This podcast was produced by Eric Lofgren. Soundtrack by urmymuse: "reflections of u". You can follow us on Twitter @AcqTalk and find more information at https://AcquisitionTalk.com.

Eric Hammond is the Director of Government Relations at Universities Space Research Association (USRA). USRA's mission is to advance the space-and aeronautics-related sciences exploration through innovative research, technology, and education programs; promote space and aeronautics policy; and develop and operate premier facilities and programs by involving universities, governments, and the private sector for the benefit of humanity. In this episode we discuss: Going from college to working on Capitol Hill. Working with 110 universities on government STEM based initiatives. The significance of mentors and sponsors to further your career outlook.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hammonde   Contact: Donate to CSTEM CSTEM.org Annual Report

Eric Ladizinsky is the co-founder and Chief Scientist of D-Wave Systems (@dwavesys), the world's first quantum computing company and the leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems and software. Their mission is to use quantum computing to solve some of the world's most pressing problems.D-Wave's systems are being used by world-class organizations like Lockheed Martin, Google, NASA, USC, USRA, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Volkswagen, and many others and they have been granted over 160 U.S. patents and has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in leading scientific journals.As a leader in the space, Eric is often called upon to evangelize on all aspects of quantum computing.Prior to D-Wave, Eric was a principal investigator at Northrop Grumman Space Technology (formerly TRW, Inc.) where he ran a multi-million dollar DARPA program in Quantum Computing using superconducting integrated circuit technology.You can listen right here on iTunesIn our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: * How quantum computing unlocks new paradigms * The reason quantum computers are a race akin to AI * Why countries are investing heavily in quantum * How to simulate the future with perfect accuracy * Why reality isn't what you think and physicists often get it wrong too * The reason we may all be living in a quantum computer simulation * How quantum computing can help solve many of the world's impossible problems * Understanding the origins of life * When quantum computers will pass conventional computing in terms of price efficiency--Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFMFringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on Patreon, via Paypal or with DonorBox powered by Stripe.Donate   

Starting a blog is not easy. I share the journey of establishing a wordpress blog. Also where was USRA all my life, a type of RC fight that involves large scales planes and alcohol burning engines.

Today's topic is fraud. Attorney Christian Sison welcomes Attorney Usra Hussain to the show to discuss fighting fraud in New York workers' compensation claims. Can employers prove that claimants "knowingly" violate Section 114-a? Is it always beneficial to raise fraud at the outset of a claim? The episode ends with Usra taking her turn at "Guess the Outcome"! "Third Fridays" is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois LLC featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.

Today's topic is fraud. Attorney Christian Sison welcomes Attorney Usra Hussain to the show to discuss fighting fraud in New York workers' compensation claims. Can employers prove that claimants "knowingly" violate Section 114-a? Is it always beneficial to raise fraud at the outset of a claim? The episode ends with Usra taking her turn at Guess the Outcome! "Third Fridays" is a live, 30-minute legal talk show from Lois LLC featuring moderator Christian Sison. It is the original forum in which real attorneys discuss workers' compensation issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. The goal of the show is to showcase the diverse perspectives of the attorneys handling workers' compensation cases. Attorneys discuss case law trends, practical litigation strategies, and hot topics.

Morning Prayers service with speaker Usra Ghazi MTS '15, Multifaith Engagement Intern in the Memorial Church, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

Morning Prayers service with speaker Usra Ghazi MTS '14, student at Harvard Divinity School, on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

Morning Prayers service with speaker Usra Ghazi, student at Harvard Divinity School, on Friday, February 28, 2014.