Join Bob and Shelly this week and get the scoop on a dirty little science secret that the textile industry doesn't want you to know. Our guest, Gary S. Selwyn, a retired Los Alamos National Laboratory chemist, shares his discoveries and innovations that have him learning a lot about the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval process as he works to share his life-saving innovation in the prevention of COVID19! Show Notes Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning Be Greater Than Average Competi...
Dec 17, 2020•48 min
Working to make New Mexico the first choice for the space industry today’s guest is investing her retirement years in this mission. Breaking down walls and silos helps to create a rich ecosystem that will benefit the entire Southwest region and lead to a greater economic impact. Space is more than a $350 billion industry. It has increased tenfold over the last decade. and is anticipated to grow as much in the next decade, with more than 80% of the monies being private investment. This is an oppo...
Nov 29, 2020•57 min
Today's guest is an expert in using technology to advance business and learning. Erika Hecht is the CEO of Market Ascent and shares her thoughts and expertise on how we can make money and delight audiences in order to make a greater impact using technology and tools to create amazing online experiences. Show Notes Fall STEM Learning offered by Be Greater Than Average - online and in-person for learners. Also, check out the Be Greater Than Average Resources webpage to get your copy of STEM Ebook:...
Nov 08, 2020•27 min
In this special episode, we hear from two members of the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), Gabe Mounce and Captain Roger Anderson, as we discuss the innovative programs that AFRL is using to connect business and government through technology and innovation. Show Notes Fall STEM Learning offered by Be Greater Than Average - online and in-person for learners. Also, check out the Be Greater Than Average Resources webpage to get your copy of STEM Ebook: A Semester of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer...
Oct 20, 2020•55 min
Join us this week when we talk about STEM repatriation with the leaders of STEM Boomerang. After noticing a brain drain in the STEM community, STEM Boomerang stepped in to support the journey home for many New Mexicans. Other states are pursuing a similar program to ensure that the STEM workforce pipeline remains enriched. It all started here in the Southwest and we are going to uncover the important information! We will discuss everything from STEM careers to internships - don't miss this episo...
Sep 25, 2020•50 min
We often take electricity technology for granted, until it isn't there anymore. With one flip of a light switch, we become part of the largest machine in the country! During this week's episode, we will explore the importance of and developments in renewable energy, what careers are available, and how local and regional power companies are partnering with consumers to change what used to be a one-way road into a two-way street by using technology to build the smart grid. Join us as we discuss th...
Sep 08, 2020•53 min
As a girl, Ann dreamed of being an astrophysicist. Her journey into a STEM career led her into the defense industry. After years of success, she enrolled in an MBA program and there, during a math class, she had the opportunity to help other women understand. That moment, when she taught until “the light came on,” and her classmates’ new confidence with math, changed them and her. That experience would change her and shift her career from math to money. Her dream is to support women in STEM to b...
Aug 23, 2020•58 min
Inspired by the Apollo missions to the moon, Brian Barnett has been dreaming of being an astronaut since he was a little boy. Not only does he plan to be a commercial astronaut in the near future, but he also hopes to inspire a new generation in the race to space. His innovation and ideas have led him to develop the Space Wide Web, allowing earth-to-space communications. Join this family man and hear how his children have been involved in his business, Solstar Space, from very early on. Listen i...
Aug 14, 2020•57 min
What does a good book and a video game have in common? This week’s guest will share his thoughts on using virtual reality as classroom literature, and why it is time for us to step up and make a difference! Join us in this episode where we learn more about Esports and the possibility of it being a career. Dr. Miles Harvey will share his experiences as a gamer and streamer, and how he is using that platform to make a difference in the lives of so many students! Show Notes Dr. Miles Harvey is a sc...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
This week's guest had a serendipitous journey to her career in STEM. In an effort to diagnose her son and improve the quality of life for her mother, Karen Crow set out to learn more about sleep which led to a breakthrough in wearable sensors. Now, as the CEO of the startup, NeuroGeneces, Karen shares about the impact of technology on the study and the science of sleep. Gone are the days of sleep studies with wires and adhesives attached while you try to "sleep" in a strange bed. The growth of w...
Jul 14, 2020•58 min
This week's episode is a great example of how business and technology meet at a crossroads to entertain! As a creative technologist, John-Mark Collins uses his STEM knowledge to build immersive technology-driven experiences. His most recent project, Electric Playhouse, puts his background in Computer Engineering, Art, and Architecture to the test. Join us to hear about this special place where fun and learning collide and how technology is changing the way we play and learn! Show Notes John-Mark...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min
Find out what happens when nerds meet across the miles. Turning COVID Quarantine into opportunity, these rockstars do their part to connect the world, have interesting discussions, and throw in a bit of quirkiness for fun! We can't wait to share this special episode full of nerds from across the nation! Join us when STEM Southwest meets Nerd Talk! Show Notes Citizens Television, Inc. Video Interview with Nerd Talk Citizen's Television Videos Contact: Facebook...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Businesses both big and small are feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are shutting doors while others are facing unprecedented growth. During this time in history, what predictors can we use to determine success of our small businesses and employers? While the unemployment rolls may be growing, the truth is that we are still facing an unprecedented STEM workforce crisis. Join us in this episode where we interview two different business owners, David Hughes and Dr. Simon Woodruff, w...
May 27, 2020•56 min
Join us in this week's episode as our guest, Dr. Jason Harper, shares his STEM story. Jason has been involved as a research scientist for a national lab and shares his thoughts on how technology is impacting infectious diseases. Jason serves the community through his important work as a scientist, and also serves the community as an elected member of the New Mexico House of Representatives since 2013. We caught up with Jason on a Saturday as he squeezed our interview into his extremely demanding...
May 18, 2020•32 min
In this week's episode, we dive deep into the science behind COVID-19 with one of our favorite previous guests, Dr. Paul Szauter. During quarantine, Paul has worked hard to digest scientific research and share the results in more user-friendly language so that more people can understand what is happening and how science is impacting the fight against COVID-19. Join us as we discuss this important topic with a true STEM rockstar who is deeply involved in supporting entrepreneurs in the Southwest!...
May 08, 2020•36 min
What started as a challenge by Shelly to her robotics team to look around and identify a way to serve others resulted in the spark of an idea to use the 3D printers that team members had built themselves to print visors that would be assembled into life-saving face shields. What started as a project to help a neighbor by printing 10 face shields quickly grew into a project that is involving more than 40 students and 23 printers running 24 hours a day. In the first two weeks of the project, over ...
Apr 19, 2020•32 min
Today's guest, Travis Rosser, is the author of You, Inc., and an ed-tech developer. After a decade in the software industry, Travis co-founded Kajabi, a knowledge capital platform. While he is no longer at Kajabi, it continues to impact tens of thousands of people and generate millions in sales. As a speaker and internet entrepreneur, Travis believes that everyone has a business inside of them, and is working on a new technology platform to make life better for coaches everywhere! Travis is pass...
Apr 07, 2020•56 min
Matt Johnson is a world-renown filmmaker specializing in weddings. In this episode, he shares how his involvement in competitive robotics led him to use technology in media arts. Matt’s talent, coupled with his amazing business partner wife, Rachel Johnson, have built their company, Filmstrong, into a much sought-after business. As a STEM professional, Matt shares more on the growing use of media arts and how it is impacting every corner of STEM and every STEM professional. In the interview, he ...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Stuart Rose is our guest this week, and listeners are going to be impressed with the impact of his STEM story. Stuart always felt a calling to be the "geek interpreter" as he had an amazing ability to communicate and understand the business behind science. He has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and in 2012, broke new ground by establishing the BioScience Center (Center). He is an extreme supporter of STEM startups through his work with the Center and his support of the...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Join us in this episode as we discover the story of Rachel Gupton. We find her at the intersection of National Security and Philanthropy making a difference in STEM. This Rockstar scientist is a native New Mexican serving the state and the nation with her talents and smarts! We are so thankful that she made time in her full schedule to give us a glimpse into her life of making a difference! Show Notes Rachel is an electrical and computer engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. She has been at ...
Feb 24, 2020•46 min
In this week’s episode, Bob and Shelly travel to another dimension where STEM is STEAM and listeners receive a behind the scenes tour of Meow Wolf. Part art exhibit, part interactive museum, Meow Wolf has taken hold and is launching into the stratosphere, started by a group of 10 artists and the generous support of George R.R. Martin whose series of epic fantasy novels were adapted into the HBO series Game of Thrones. Soon the world will know about Meow Wolf with locations opening in Nevada, Col...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min
For this special episode, our co-host, Shelly, moves into the interview seat so that she can share about her recent trip to the NASA Earth Ventures Social. The social was hosted by NASA to share about five airborne campaigns across the United States in 2020 to investigate fundamental processes that ultimately impact human lives and the environment, from snowstorms along the East Coast to ocean eddies off the coast of San Francisco. Learn more about the 5 projects HERE , as well as HERE and NASA ...
Jan 27, 2020•42 min
In our first episode of 2020, you will hear from our guest, Skyler Nix, who shares his message on personal branding and what he learned during his recent STEM job search. He will also share key points on talent acquisition and the importance of knowing what you want out of a job search. We discuss tips to make solid connections on LinkedIn and other social media platforms that help #jobseekers create their personal brand in this new generation of searching for the perfect position and leveraging...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Ted Mahler and Steve Marum were coworkers at Texas Instruments in 1993 when they had a crazy idea. Their idea was the beginning of a competitive robotics program that has influenced our family life as well as hundreds of thousands of others across the country. These two down-to-earth men are still actively involved in STEM enrichment even today and two STEM rockstars that started this nationwide program in the Southwest. Show Notes Ted Mahler was born in Bryan, Texas, graduated from Texas A&...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Today's guest is a true STEM Rockstar! After being raised in the Southwest, George Gorospe left behind all that he knew and headed east to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The adjustment was tough for George, but with family support, and the support of other Native Americans at Dartmouth College, he made it work. His journey included a stint as a teacher at his alma mater, the Santa Fe Indian School, before he began to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In pursuit of more knowledge, G...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min
This week’s episode of STEM Southwest finds Bob and Shelly in deep conversation with two young engineers from the University of New Mexico. Emily and Delaney, who have been active leaders of the UNM chapter of the Society of Women in Engineering and just returned from the national conference. Conversation covers everything from women in STEM to the power of parents and the future of engineering. Join us as we explore what Delaney has coined, less pink and more think! Show Notes Emily Ganley is a...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Today’s guest, Sandra K Begay, is the daughter of a Navajo tribal leader and a public health nurse. Director Begay has had an extensive career as an engineer with several national research laboratories. She has been awarded for her work on tribal energy projects, and has mentored dozens of Native American interns. Her experience, commitment, and passion for renewable energy run deep, and are now being harnessed to proliferate sustainable energy solutions for the City of Albuquerque. Show Notes S...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
This week’s episode highlights a STEM Rockstar who knows New Mexico well. As a registered architect and planner, he’s been building foundations his entire life as a New Mexico native with a strong interest in economic development and job creation. Today, Dale Dekker will share his extensive knowledge about the History of Space in New Mexico. We’ll talk about the New Mexican visionaries who made a difference in space including Dr. Robert Goddard and his advances in Rocketry, the White Sands Missi...
Oct 29, 2019•58 min
Have you ever entered a science fair? Today's guests are going to share their experiences as well as the best tips and resources on how to participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held each spring. Karen Kinsman is a STEM professional working to champion STEM programs throughout New Mexico, and she introduces us to a brother and sister team who both participated in ISEF as a part of their STEM journey. Karen Kinsman is the Director of the UNM STEMH Center has worked t...
Oct 10, 2019•55 min
Show Notes In today’s episode, Bob and Shelly share their experiences about two recent events, FinCon19 and ExperienceIT . FinCon19, Where Money and Media Meet, was held in Washington, DC. Attendees learned about new financial technologies as well as personal finances, and connected with others in order to plan future collaborations. We’ll be sharing about some of those technologies in upcoming episodes. At Experience IT, Shelly connected with STEM leaders and learned more about Virgin Galactic’...
Sep 22, 2019•54 min
