Technical Storytelling: Making Magic by Design
Gary Rydstrom, film director and sound designer with Skywalker Sound, has built a career of using innovation, imagination and technology to help bring to life some of the most beloved cinematic stories of the last forty years. On this episode of If/When, we discussed the lessons Gary has learned as an innovator, the role of playfulness in the creative process, and what keeps him motivated to continue delivering superior results.
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Cyber Cities: Smart and Secure
On this episode of If/When, we’re discussing cybersecurity with an emphasis on the built environment and the infrastructure needs of smart cities with Dr. Rick Robinson, ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Director – Smart Places, Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure, and Nigel Stanley, ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Director of Cybersecurity - People & Places Solutions.
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Situational Response: Marching to a New Tune
On this episode of If/When, we discuss situational responsiveness and leadership lessons in the context of uncertainty with two very distinguished guests: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal, founder and chief executive officer, McChrystal Group, and ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Senior Vice President - Strategic Development, Critical Mission Solutions Lt. General (Ret.) Bruce Crawford.
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Additive Manufacturing: Building on Demand
Sometimes called 3D printing, additive manufacturing is on the cutting edge of technological advancements in building construction. To create a structure, builders start with digital designs, and then deploy largescale industrial 3D printers and locally sourced materials to create structures layer upon layer until the model is completed. In this episode of If/When, we explore additive manufacturing with Department Head and Associate Professor, Charles Dewey McMullan Chair in Construction Science at Texas A&M University Dr. Patrick C. Suermann, and ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Global Director Digital Delivery Solutions, Kurt Maldovan.
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PFAS: Issues and Solutions for Airports
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in regulatory interest to address the public health and environmental risks from releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including use of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) for firefighting or training. This call to action has resulted in rapid development of regulations and guidance, at both the federal and state level, which are impacting the airport community. In this episode of If/When, our guests are ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø’ Vice President of Aviation for the Americas, Steve Pelham; Principal Hydrogeologist, ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø’ Aviation Environmental Lead, Bob Cipolletti; and Principal Hydrogeologist, ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø PFAS Global Technology Leader, Bill Diguiseppi.
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Clean Drinking Water: Water We Doing for People?
It’s among the most essential components for life on the planet. And while many of us take it for granted, for others it is a daily struggle to obtain. We’re talking about clean water and what needs to be done to ensure that people around the globe have the access they need to sustain themselves. On this episode of If/When, we dive into the topic of clean drinking water with Eleanor Allen, chief executive officer, Water for People, and Dr. Russell Ford, ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø Drinking Water Global Solutions Director.
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Strategic Innovation: Going Beyond Research & Development
Regardless of industry, the concept of Innovation as an organized corporate endeavor is ever present in companies big and small. And while there is no shortage of great ideas, why does it sometimes seem that relatively few are well deployed? How can organizations experience a better return on investment and execute a clear path to market for their emerging ideas? The answer lies in developing strategic innovation plans. On this episode, we discuss the topic of strategic innovation and what differentiates it from Research & Development with Dr. Gina O’Connor, Professor of Innovation Management and Fischer Family Chaired Professor at Babson College, and Heather Wishart-Smith, Senior Vice President, Technology & Innovation at ÍøÆسԹϺÚÁÏÒ»Çø¶þÇøÈýÇø.
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