Interviews with Technical People

Today we are joined by Erin Hughes, PE, a forensic structural engineer.  In this episode we learn all about forensic structural engineering, or the study of how failures occur in buildings.  From hur…

Today we are joined by Anthony Worthington.  The title is "Manufacturing Engineering", but in reality we covered a variety of topics based on his prior experience, ranging from underwater drones to m…

Today we are joined by our very own James Havu.  Join us as we discuss asset management, how modern roads and highways are managed and maintained, how data is collected, and how decisions are ultimat…

Today we are joined by Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi.  Join us as we discuss topics including the scale of the known universe, what minimum level math should be taught to all people, his research into James Web…

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Baker, founder of University Wafer, Inc, a company that provides semiconductor wafers to businesses, universities, and laboratories.  Join us as Chris shares t…

For this episode we are joined by Sascha Deri and Seth Lockman of bluShift Aerospace.  Tune in as they discuss their recent launch of Stardust 1.0, a launch vehicle featuring a unique bio-derived fue…

Today we are joined by Dr. Onur Danaci, who tells us about his career as a researcher in the field of quantum computers and quantum optics.  Get ready for a very physics-heavy show, and also be ready…

Today we are joined by Dr. Norah Ashoura.  Norah is a scientist who specializes in T cell-based cancer immunotherapy.  Join us as we discuss this exciting field, which holds great promise for the fut…

Today we are joined by Anne Carter, James' boss at the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) and an engineer that has owned her own business, worked in manufacturing and for a public utility.…

Today we are joined by Andrew Wit, who makes us question everything we thought was true about buildings.  Join us as Andrew, an associate professor at Temple University's School of Art and Architectu…

Today we are joined by Dr. Wade Dauberman.  We discuss his research into Alzheimer's disease, and get his recent perspective on COVID-19 and the future of technology in the biological sciences.  We a…

Today we are joined by Aaron Funk.  Come learn about how chemical microwave digesters and synthesizers work, learn what a magnetron is, and hear Aaron's remarkable story of his journey from humble be…

Today we are joined by Da’Vel Johnson of the National Weather Service

Today we are joined by Dr. Carmen Lau, a Veterinary Pathologist.  Carmen details how necropsies are performed, in which the cause of death of an animal is determined by autopsying it and performing s…

Today we are joined by Jeff Behary.  Over the course of the episode, we truly discuss the past, present, and future of a wide array of topics related to the multitude of projects Jeff has undertaken …

Today we are joined by Tim Robertson, an animator developing video games at Electronic Arts.  Tim takes us through the history of animation and how it is used to develop modern games.  He also gives …

Today we are joined by Dan Smith.  Dan is currently the weekend evening meteorologist and weekday reporter for 13abc Action News in Toledo, covering everything Mother Nature has to throw at the Midwe…

Today we are joined by Dan Gorman.  Dan is getting his PhD in U.S. history from the University of Rochester, studying religion and culture in the 19th and 20th centuries.  As an Andrew W. Mellon Digi…