The TechEd Podcast

By Matt Kirchner

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The TechEd Podcast sits at the intersection of technology, industry, innovation and the people who make progress possible. Hosted by Matt Kirchner, each episode features builders, executives, educators, and policymakers shaping what’s next—AI, automation, advanced manufacturing, energy, and the systems behind them.


If you care about the future of work, the future of tech, and how talent actually gets built, you’re in the right place.


Episode Date
AI Is Coming for the Measurers, Not the Builders
Jun 02, 2026
Humanity-Centric Innovation: Where Purpose, Business and Technology Intersect - Pete Dulcamara, Author of High-Tech Heroes
May 26, 2026
The Educator, Employer and Student Perspective on Work-Based Learning - Live Panel at the ACTE WBL Conference
May 19, 2026
The Future of Work is Putting HR at the Center of Business Strategy - Dr. Peter Fasolo, Former CHRO, Johnson & Johnson | Boston University
May 12, 2026
FANUC Partners with NVIDIA to Advance Physical AI in Robotics - Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America
May 05, 2026
The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? — Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation
Apr 28, 2026
Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity - Jay Richards, U.S. Navy Senior Chief (Ret.) and Author of The Standdown Framework
Apr 21, 2026
AI Can Lower the Floor in Automation. It's Raising the Ceiling, Too - Nikki Gonzales, Weintek USA & Co-Host of Automation Ladies
Apr 14, 2026
Technical Work Is Evolving. Soft Skills Matter, but Hard Skills Still Get the Job Done - Justin Allen, Bosch
Apr 07, 2026
How to Stay Sharper Longer: The New Science of Brain Aging - Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO of NeuroAge Therapeutics
Mar 31, 2026
The AI Boom is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation - Patrick Sullivan, VP of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN
Mar 24, 2026
Ask Us Anything: STEM Access, Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills & Lessons from the Manhattan Project
Mar 17, 2026
Design, Diagnosis and Data: Where AI Is Already Reshaping the Skilled Trades - Dr. Andrew Neuendorf, Associate Dean at DMACC
Mar 10, 2026
The Rise of Verified Skills: How Trusted Credentials Create Real Workforce Value - Kathleen McNally, CEO of NOCTI
Mar 03, 2026
For Young Professionals, Workplace Courtesy Is No Longer a Given
Feb 24, 2026
Career Exploration Without Barriers: A Middle & High School J-Term Experiment - Josh Davis & Melissa Phillips, Camanche CSD
Feb 17, 2026
You Don't Have a Data Problem. You Have an Intelligence Problem - The Hive Health
Feb 10, 2026
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Energy Dominance, Critical Minerals, and Intelligence Factories
Feb 03, 2026
Cultural Mapping: How to Build Trust and Influence In Your Organization - Dr. Ben Johnson and Bobby Dodd
Jan 27, 2026
Reframing Higher Education: A Connected Model for Colleges and Universities - Dr. Katherine Frank & Dr. Sunem Beaton-Garcia
Jan 20, 2026
How Amazon Trains the Techs that Keep their Automated Facilities Running - Amanda Willard & Logan Schulz, Amazon RME
Jan 13, 2026
The Rise of State-Backed VC: Michigan’s Bet on Emerging Entrepreneurs - Pete Martin, MSU Research Foundation and Alison Todak, MEDC
Jan 06, 2026
13 Predictions for Technical Education in 2026
Dec 30, 2025
Ask Us Anything: Workforce ROI, AI Hallucinations, and the 5 Pillars of World-Class CTE
Dec 23, 2025
At the Reagan Ranch: The Life & Legacy of One of America's Greatest Presidents - Scott Walker, President of Young America's Foundation
Dec 16, 2025
Using Values and Customer Experience to Guide an AI and Data-Driven Strategy - Irv and Ryan Blumkin, Chairman and EVP of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Dec 09, 2025
Six Days in China: The Speed, Scale and Strategy Outpacing U.S. Innovation - Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture
Dec 02, 2025
Applied AI on the Edge Proves There’s More to AI Than ChatGPT - Brian Cavanaugh, CEO of VigilanteX
Nov 25, 2025
What Is Your Region's Economic DNA? Lessons for CTE from an Aviation High School - Adam Snoddy, Principal of Butler Tech Aviation Center
Nov 18, 2025
Technical Colleges: Breaking Generational Poverty and Building Economic Mobility - Dr. Anthony Cruz, President of MATC
Nov 11, 2025
Moving from “Just-in-Case” Education to a Demand-Driven, Industry-Led Model — Paul Lavoie, VP of the University of New Haven
Nov 04, 2025
How to Get Started with AI in Your Business (Practical Tips & Real Technologies) - Part 2
Oct 28, 2025
How to Get Started with AI in Your Business (Practical Tips & Real Technologies) - Part 1
Oct 21, 2025
The $1 Trillion Workforce Opportunity for Rural Education - Duwain Pinder, Partner at McKinsey & Company
Oct 14, 2025
A Vision Built on Alignment: Wanek Center of Innovation Reinvents the Path to Industry 4.0 Careers
Oct 07, 2025
Finding STEM (and Purpose) in Unexpected Places: Why Fashion Needs More Scientists – Michael Drescher, Vibrant Body Company
Sep 30, 2025
Ask Us Anything: Early Career Choices, the War for Talent and the Rise of AI
Sep 23, 2025
How Technical Colleges Are Redefining Learning for the Future of Work - Layla Merrifield, President of the WTCS
Sep 17, 2025
Applied AI in K-12, Higher Ed and Industry - Live Panel from TitletownTech
Sep 09, 2025
A Finance Pioneer’s Take on Education, Inclusion and Opportunity - Mary Ellen Stanek, Founder and Chief Investment Officer Emeritus of Baird Asset Management
Sep 02, 2025
Could We Really Make Anything, Anywhere, Anytime? - Dr. Charles Johnson-Bey, ERVA Co-Principal Investigator
Aug 26, 2025
The $10 Million Workforce Experiment That Could Redefine Apprenticeships in America - Lindsay Blumer, CEO of WRTP | BIG STEP
Aug 19, 2025
Love It or Hate It: A Surprisingly Human (And Very Fun) Conversation About Math - Dr. Jordan Ellenberg, Mathematics Professor at the University of Wisconsin
Aug 12, 2025
The Smart Farm Era Is Here—and It’s Changing How America Grows Food - Dick Pavelski and Andy Diercks, Food + Farm Exploration Center
Aug 05, 2025
AI Can Close the Learning Gap in Underserved Classrooms. But We Have to Guide, Not Just Give - Sam Whitaker, Director of Social Impact at StudyFetch
Jul 29, 2025
The Rules for Earning College Credit Are Changing, and Competency (Not Time in Seats) Matters Most - Dr. Paul Carlsen, President of Lakeshore College
Jul 22, 2025
Rethinking Risk: How Strategic Guardrails Can Actually Empower Innovation - Abim Kolawole, Chief Audit Executive at Northwestern Mutual
Jul 15, 2025
They Haven't Graduated Yet, but They're Already Tackling the Big Problems of 2045 - Duncan Kane, SVP at Toshiba
Jul 08, 2025
Teaching in the Age of Distraction: Why Students Can’t Focus – And What Educators Should Do About It - Dr. Gloria Mark, Author of Attention Span
Jul 01, 2025
Inside the Tour de France: Strategy, Technology, and the Science of the World’s Toughest Race - Jason Gay, Sports Columnist at The Wall Street Journal
Jun 24, 2025
"Open to Anything" = Hired for Nothing: Accelerate Your Career Search with Smarter Networking
Jun 17, 2025
AI Engineering: The Emerging Field Poised to Secure America’s AI Advantage - Pramod Khargonekar, ERVA Co-Principal Investigator and Vice Chancellor for Research at UC Irvine
Jun 10, 2025
The 5 Strategies Driving Transformative K-12 Education - Dr. Annalies Corbin, Founder of the PAST Foundation
Jun 03, 2025
Robots, Ice Cream and Instagram: The Viral Mechatronics Lab Turning Engagement Into Employment - Danny Murphy, Mechatronics Professor at CVCC
May 28, 2025
Rebuilding Higher Education Around Solving Real-World Problems - Dr. Kristin Wobbe, Director of the Center for Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
May 20, 2025
How to Build & Grow an Industry-Aligned CTE Program - Maroun Nehme, Director of Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics at BPHS
May 13, 2025
Inside the Bipartisan Push for America’s Skilled Workforce - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin
May 06, 2025
From the Shop Floor to the Fast Lane: How Racing, Technical Skills and Workforce Strategy Collide - Justin Mondeik, Owner & Driver at Mondeik Racing
Apr 29, 2025
Changing Tariffs Will Impact Technical Education—Here’s What to Do About It
Apr 22, 2025
AI Regulation Can Wait—But Education Reform Can’t - State Senator Julian Bradley
Apr 15, 2025
The 50/50 University Model that Leaves Grads with 2.5 Years of Work Experience and $75k - Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University
Apr 08, 2025
Microsoft, the Packers, and the Venture Firm Betting on Midwest Innovation - Jill Enos, Managing Partner of TitletownTech
Apr 01, 2025
The Lifelong Impact of Mentorship for STEM Students - Joe Tanner and Curtis Althaus, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Mar 25, 2025
What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade - John Murphy, SVP & Head of International at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Mar 18, 2025
The Athlete’s Mindset in the Classroom: The Power of Confidence, Goal-Setting and Positivity in STEM - Kathy Meyers, Teacher at Corner Canyon High School
Mar 11, 2025
Baseball’s Infamous Scandal Inspired Its Biggest Tech Breakthrough...And Changed the Game Forever - John Hankins, Co-Inventor & Owner of PitchCom
Mar 04, 2025
The Right Idea, The Right Founder: How Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs are Getting Their Shot - Jennifer Abele & Raquel Filmanowicz, Managing Partners at VC 414
Feb 25, 2025
Can U.S. Manufacturing Keep Its Edge? What it Will Take to Compete Globally in 2025 - Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Feb 18, 2025
The AI Degree Built to Solve Real-World Problems - Dr. John Walz, President of MSOE
Feb 11, 2025
How Your Morning Coffee Could Kickstart a Student’s Career - Mike Franz, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at ShopFloor Coffee
Feb 04, 2025
Robots, Leadership, and the Next Generation of Automation Talent - Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America
Jan 28, 2025
The AI Cure for Healthcare’s Cost Crisis - Rick Anderson, Chairman and CEO of The Hive Health
Jan 21, 2025
Demystifying Nuclear Power: Recommissioning, SMRs, and a Clean Energy Future - Patrick O'Brien, Director of Government Affairs and Communications at Holtec International
Jan 15, 2025
Forget “That’s How We’ve Always Made It” and Teach the Design Freedom of 3D Printing - Shon Anderson, CEO of B9Creations
Jan 07, 2025
13 Predictions for Technical Education in 2025
Dec 31, 2024
'Twas the Night Before TechEd Christmas
Dec 24, 2024
When Science Fiction Becomes Reality: AI, XR and the Path to the Singularity - Toshi Hoo, Director of the Emerging Media Lab at Institute for the Future
Dec 17, 2024
Advanced Manufacturing Breakthroughs to "Solve the Big Problems" - Bill Peter, Director for Advanced Manufacturing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dec 10, 2024
Made in America: The Economic and Workforce Benefits of Reshoring Manufacturing - Harry Moser, Founder of the Reshoring Initiative
Dec 03, 2024
Where Art Meets Engineering: How Creativity Fuels Precision in Swiss Machining - George Media, VP of Operations at Tsugami America
Nov 26, 2024
Beyond the Buzz: The Real State of Artificial Intelligence, and 9 Insights To Move Us Forward
Nov 19, 2024
How to Attract and Support Diverse Talent in Manufacturing - Mariana Cogan, Chief Marketing Officer of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
Nov 12, 2024
The State of Additive Manufacturing: Trends, Markets and Tech - Dayton Horvath, Director of Emerging Technology at AMT
Nov 05, 2024
Human Skills Amplified by Automation and AI - J. Craig McAtee, CEO & Executive Director of NCATC
Oct 29, 2024
AI in Action: Use Cases, Data and Workforce Trends - Featuring a Live Panel Discussion with AI Leaders
Oct 22, 2024
AI, 'Glocal' Manufacturing, and the Infinite Industrial Revolution - Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA
Oct 15, 2024
Your Playbook for Engaging Manufacturing’s Next Generation of Creators - Drew "The MFG" Crowe
Oct 08, 2024
Why Not Me? Elevating Every Woman in Manufacturing - Allison Roberts Grealis, Founder and President of WiM
Oct 01, 2024
From the Moon to Mars: NASA's Artemis Program and the Future of Space Exploration - Dr. Sharon Cobb, NASA Space Launch System
Sep 24, 2024
AI for Every Manufacturer: Predict Failures & Boost Productivity with the Data You Already Have - Nitin Ranjan, Founder & CEO of Golgix
Sep 17, 2024
Powering Today's High-Tech Welding Workforce - Dave Lambert, Group President of Miller Electric
Sep 10, 2024
Inside Narcos, Painkiller and the Rise of Streaming - Eric Newman, Executive Producer
Sep 03, 2024
How Wisconsin Became a Tech Magnet - Dale Kooyenga, President of MMAC
Aug 27, 2024
How Microsoft’s $3.3 Billion Data Center is Driving AI Innovation - Mary Snapp, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Microsoft
Aug 20, 2024
The Future of Healthcare: New Technologies and Big Data are Saving More Lives - Dr. Ajay Sahajpal, Advocate Aurora Health
Aug 13, 2024
The Data Science Institute that's Researching Real-World Applications for an AI-Fueled Future - Dr. Purush Papatla, Co-Director of NMDSI
Aug 06, 2024
The Power of Community to Drive Innovation in Small-Town America - Greg Tehven, Co-Founder of Emerging Prairie
Jul 30, 2024
Leo Reddy: The Diplomat Who Architected the Helsinki Accords and Helped End the Cold War
Jul 23, 2024
How Science, Tech & Human Touch Shape the Digital Customer Experience - George Hanson, Chief Digital Officer at Mattress Firm
Jul 16, 2024
How John Deere is Building Talent Pipelines, Right in its Local Communities - David Ottavianelli, Director of Workforce & Community Outreach
Jul 09, 2024
The American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Allen-Bradley and Its Legacy Today - Rick Graber, President and CEO of The Bradley Foundation
Jul 02, 2024
Does Generative AI Belong in the Classroom? - Dr. Dwayne Wood - Professor at National University
Jun 25, 2024
Surgical Robots in Space: NASA, Nebraska and the Final Frontier - Dr. Shane Farritor, CTO at Virtual Incision and Professor at UNL
Jun 18, 2024
What Education is Getting All Wrong About Artificial Intelligence - Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
Jun 11, 2024
Empowering Girls in STEM: The Role of Self-Efficacy and Hands-On Experiences - Dr. Tabby Rabenberg, Principal at Bismarck Public Schools
Jun 04, 2024
Industry 4.0, AI and the Future of K-12 Technical Education - Mike Beighley, Superintendent of Whitehall School District
May 28, 2024
Leveraging Partnerships and Funding to Drive Innovation in Education - Dr. Charles Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College
May 21, 2024
Collaborative Solutions to Systemic Challenges: How to Build a Better Future for our Students - Joel Brennan, President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee
May 14, 2024
How STEM Experiences Can Help Learners Envision What's Possible - Bryan Wunar, CEO of Discovery World
May 07, 2024
The New Corporate Learning Method to Attract Talent, Reduce Attrition and Empower Career Growth - Michelle Westfort, Chief University Officer at InStride
Apr 30, 2024
Career Pathways Built on Industry-Education Collaboration - Dr. Casey Sacks, President of BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Apr 23, 2024
Competency-Based Learning: A Skills-First Approach to Education - Dr. Doug Jensen - President, Bismarck State College
Apr 16, 2024
How a Bold Vision for Expansion Can Energize an Organization - Tiffany Sanderson, President of Lake Area Technical College
Apr 09, 2024
Launching a Tech Company: A Startup Guide for Entrepreneurs - Amber Busuttil Mullen, Partner at Bowen Tax Law
Apr 02, 2024
How an Industry-Sponsored Model Drives Enrollment in this Technical Program - Dr. Rod Flanigan, President of North Dakota State College of Science
Mar 26, 2024
The Value of Neurodiversity in the Manufacturing Workforce - Peter Rathmann, CEO of Allis Manufacturing
Mar 19, 2024
An AI tool to Digitize Drawings and Turn Individual Knowledge into Company Assets - Yushiro Kato, CEO of CADDi
Mar 12, 2024
Data Analytics and AI are Accelerating Medical Research - Dr. Julie Panepinto, Director of the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources at the NIH
Mar 05, 2024
Why STEM Can Future-Proof Private Universities Against the Enrollment Cliff - Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, President of Augustana University
Feb 27, 2024
Developing an AI Strategy: Best Practices for Business Leaders - Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries
Feb 19, 2024
Holistic Learning: How Aug Prep is Reimagining Urban Education - Abby Andrietsch, CEO of St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
Feb 13, 2024
Overcoming the Odds: The Unique Impact of Scholarships for Community College Students - SME Education Foundation & IO Scholarships
Feb 06, 2024
A New Approach to Measure Student Success - Justin Wagner, Superintendent of Woodbine School District
Jan 30, 2024
The Digital Worker: Industrial Robots Powered by AI - Ariyan Kabir, Co-Founder & CEO of GrayMatter Robotics
Jan 23, 2024
Mining 4.0: Unearthing New Applications of Engineering at this Top STEM School - Dr. Jim Rankin, President of South Dakota Mines
Jan 16, 2024
How Caliber's Training Program Gives Technicians a Purposeful Career - Eddie Hightower, Senior Vice President at Caliber Collision
Jan 09, 2024
9 Predictions for Technical Education in 2024 - Matt Kirchner
Jan 02, 2024
Industry-Aligned Learning: How Colleges Can Respond to Workforce Needs - Dr. Lori Suddick, President of the College of Lake County
Dec 26, 2023
The Role of Innovation in an Engineering Career - Alyssa Sanders, R&D Engineering at Baxter
Dec 19, 2023
The Top 7 New Technologies for Technical Education in 2024 - Live from ACTE's CareerTech VISION
Dec 12, 2023
How to Build a Thriving Tech Ecosystem - Kathy Henrich, CEO of the Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition
Dec 05, 2023
Using AI to Build Better Relationships with Your Network - Canay Deniz, CEO of Ren
Nov 28, 2023
Breaking Down Data Silos: Why Smart Manufacturing Needs Standardization - John Dyck, CEO of CESMII
Nov 21, 2023
3D Scanning: A Multi-Purpose Tech for Your Industry 4.0 Toolbox - Fanny Truchon, President of Creaform
Nov 14, 2023
How to Get Started on Automation, Right Now - Four Conversations with Tech Experts at The Automated Shop Conference
Nov 07, 2023
Education Reimagined: What America Can Learn from the Success of North Dakota - Governor Doug Burgum, Presidential Candidate
Oct 31, 2023
How Industrial Machines Merge Creativity with Engineering and Inspire the Next Generation of Makers - Bre Pettis, Founder & CEO of Bantam Tools
Oct 24, 2023
5G Testbed Will Validate the Impact of Private Cellular Networks in Manufacturing - UWM Connected Systems Institute, US Cellular, Ericsson, Marchant Schmidt
Oct 17, 2023
6 Trends Shaping the Future of Technical Education - from Matt Kirchner's Keynote at the ND Governor's Education Summit
Oct 10, 2023
From Factory Floors to Hospital Halls: The Universal Need for Automation Skills - Dr. Kat Linaker, President of Riverland Community College
Oct 03, 2023
What Technical Colleges Should Prioritize in this New Era of Higher Education - Roger Stanford, President of Western Technical College
Sep 26, 2023
Groundbreaking Automation Leadership Degree is a Fast Track to Industry 4.0 - Chancellor Katherine Frank and Dr. David Ding, UW-Stout
Sep 19, 2023
Is a College Degree Worth It? Career Conversations Parents Should Have With Their Students - Terry Iverson, Founder of CHAMPION Now
Sep 12, 2023
The 4 Elements of Artificial Intelligence, and How to Teach Them - Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
Sep 05, 2023
Mobilizing Michigan: Creating a High-Tech Workforce for the Future - Kerry Ebersole Singh, Chief Talent Solutions & Engagement Officer of the MEDC
Aug 29, 2023
Going to the Gemba: A Tour Through North Dakota CTE
Aug 22, 2023
Smart Manufacturing & Digital Integration: Taking TechEd to the Next Level - Sue Smith, Vice President of Ivy Tech Community College
Aug 15, 2023
The Success Formula: How Culture and Employee Engagement Drive Results - John Mellowes, CEO of Charter Manufacturing
Aug 08, 2023
STEM Education Opens Doors to Top Tech Careers at the DoD - Dr. David Honey, Deputy Undersecretary for R&E - U.S. Department of Defense
Aug 01, 2023
Data-Centric Learning: The Power of Integrating ERP Systems into Manufacturing Courses - Paul Van Metre, Founder of ProShop
Jul 24, 2023
The District that Disrupted the K-12 System, and the New Model for Success - Dr. Cory Steiner, Superintendent of Northern Cass School District
Jul 17, 2023
Robot Integration: Taking Automation to the Next Level - Robby Komljenovic, Chairman and CEO of Acieta
Jul 11, 2023
Strengthening STEM in America, from Precision Ag to Nuclear Fusion - Congressman Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee
Jul 04, 2023
Breaking Barriers and Empowering Girls in Engineering - Heidi Balestrieri, Director of Engineering at Sentry Equipment
Jun 27, 2023
Workforce Ready: 3 Disruptions Shaping the Future of Technical Education - Jan Moore, VP for Economic Development at Ogeechee Technical College
Jun 20, 2023
Drones, Applied AI and the Future of Logistics - Sean Mitchell, VP of Customer Success at Gather AI
Jun 13, 2023
The Titanium Economy: The Companies You've Never Heard of That Keep America Running - Asutosh Padhi, Managing Partner for North America at McKinsey & Company
Jun 06, 2023
An AI Playbook for the Classroom and Beyond - Jarrod Barnes, Professor at NYU
May 30, 2023
Adapt to the Market: What Universities Can Learn from Manufacturing - Ed Magee, Belmont University VP of Strategic Operations
May 16, 2023
AI-Driven Learning: Empowering Students, Teachers, and Workers Alike - Dr. Rich Barnhouse, President of WCTC
May 09, 2023
The Data Science Behind Elite Athletic Performance - Dr. Matt Provencher, The Predictors
May 02, 2023
Driving the Future: Inside Clemson's New School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering - Dr. Zoran Filipi, Clemson University
Apr 25, 2023
Networking Revamped: Four Steps and One Mindset Shift to Build High-Quality Connections - Joe Sweeney
Apr 18, 2023
Global Energy Policy: Trends and Technologies You Should Know About - Christopher Guith, Senior VP of the US Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute
Apr 07, 2023
Peak Performance: The Mindset Techniques That Can Help You Achieve Your Goals - Jason Goldsmith
Apr 04, 2023
How Engineering Has Shifted in the Digital Age - Dr. Leo Kempel, Dean of Michigan State University's College of Engineering
Mar 28, 2023
Athletics, Mindset Coaching and Competitiveness in Business - Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard (Part 2)
Mar 21, 2023
AI & Baseball: New App-Based Technology Brings Elite Coaching to All Kids - Rocky Collis, CEO of Mustard (Part 1)
Mar 14, 2023
Health Informatics: Using Data to Improve Patient Care - Dr. Brian Kay, Chief of Staff at Rogers Behavioral Health
Mar 07, 2023
How to Start Your Digital Transformation Journey - Anthony Murphy, VP of Product Management at Plex, by Rockwell Automation
Feb 28, 2023
Attract Manufacturing Business & Talent on a Regional Scale - Tim Sheehy, President of the MMAC
Feb 21, 2023
Using Gig Economy Technology to Transform Frontline Labor - Jason Radisson, Founder and CEO of Sh1ft
Feb 09, 2023
How Private Cellular Networks are Driving IoT in Manufacturing - US Cellular
Feb 07, 2023
What's Next for Bryan Albrecht? Looking Back & Forward with One of Education's Greatest Leaders - Dr. Bryan Albrecht, President Emeritus of Gateway Technical College
Jan 31, 2023
Economic Forecast for 2023: Implications for Education & the Workforce - Brian Beaulieu, CEO of ITR Economics
Jan 24, 2023
Developing the Workforce for Smart Manufacturing - Jeannine Kunz, Chief Workforce Development Officer of SME
Jan 17, 2023
How to Leverage Partnerships to Build Success in Education - Dr. Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community College
Jan 10, 2023
10 Predictions for Tech Ed in 2023 - Matt Kirchner
Jan 03, 2023
Spot the Robot Dog: A Roaming Data Collector - Caleb Sylvester, Boston Dynamics
Dec 22, 2022
Academics, Labor & Self-Governance: The Disruptive Model of Deep Springs College - Dr. Sue Darlington, President
Dec 19, 2022
The Digital Workforce - Andrew Ellis, Rockwell Automation VP of Global Portfolio Engineering
Dec 12, 2022
Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing: Next-Gen Research Led by Ohio State - Glenn Daehn, Director of the HAMMER Engineering Research Center
Nov 22, 2022
Building America's Skilled Workforce - Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA
Nov 21, 2022
Applying the Private Equity Model to K-12 Schools (With Great Results) - Dr. Gil Pereg, CEO of Darca Schools
Nov 09, 2022
What's New in Automation: AI, Digital Twins, Cobots and More! - Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America
Nov 08, 2022
What the CHIPS and Science Act Means for Technology & Education - Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana
Nov 01, 2022
Work With Your Hands & Build The Life You Want - Ken Rusk, Author of "Blue Collar Cash"
Oct 21, 2022
The Journey to 1,000 Hours in Space - Dr. Don Thomas, NASA Astronaut
Oct 14, 2022
How Valuable are Industry-Recognized Credentials? - Matt Giani, University of Texas at Austin
Oct 07, 2022
Autonomous Mobile Robots in the Workforce - Matt Rendall, CEO of Clearpath Robotics
Oct 03, 2022
Best Buy: Building Brighter Futures Through Technology - Tequilla Lopez, Director of Social Impact
Sep 26, 2022
Want to Raise Your Company's Value? Invest in Employees - Sequoya Borgman, Borgman Capital
Sep 12, 2022
3D Printing, Blockchain and Industry 4.0 Startups - Tom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley (Part 2)
Sep 06, 2022
Industry 4.0 Readiness in the U.S. (Plus Tools, Knowledge & Resources for Manufacturers) - Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley
Aug 23, 2022
The 3-Pronged Approach that Empowers Young People to Succeed - Janelle Duray, Jobs for America's Graduates
Aug 19, 2022
Visionary, Inventor, Problem-Solver: The Life of an Architect - Peter Exley, Co-Founder of Architecture is Fun
Aug 12, 2022
How Competition Inspires Next-Gen STEM Leaders - Dan Mantz, CEO of the REC Foundation
Aug 03, 2022
The Key to a More Diverse Workforce - Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
Aug 02, 2022
The Sky's the Limit for Aerospace Technicians - Steve Kane, Executive Director of SpaceTEC
Jul 20, 2022
Academic Esports: Turning Gamers Into Makers - Alan Sitomer, Founder & CEO of Mastery Coding
Jul 12, 2022
Smart Tech Strategies: How Johnson Controls is Digitizing Their Business - Marc Vandiepenbeeck, Johnson Controls
Jul 08, 2022
Power Solutions and a Commitment to Win - Steve Andrews, Briggs & Stratton President & CEO
Jul 04, 2022
The Economics of Manufacturing: What to Expect in 2022 - Jeff Oravitz, CEO of Seal for Life Industries
Jun 21, 2022
100Kin10: The Mission to End the STEM Teacher Shortage - Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Founder & Executive Director of 100Kin10
Jun 09, 2022
A Statewide Ecosystem for Workforce Development - Ryan Hundt, CEO of the Michigan Works! Association
Jun 06, 2022
Reaching 100 Million Learners by 2030 - Dr. Sanjeev Khagram, ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management
May 26, 2022
Exploring the Antarctic with 30,000 Students Across the Globe - Tim Jacob, Reach the World
May 23, 2022
Endurance22 Expedition: The Search for the World's Most Famous Shipwreck - Tim Jacob, Reach the World
May 16, 2022
Manufacturing Leadership Panel: Industry 4.0 Tech, Training and Certifications (Part 2)
May 10, 2022
Manufacturing Leadership Panel: Industry 4.0 Tech, Training and Certifications (Part 1)
May 04, 2022
Building a Culture of Future-Forward Innovation - Steve Downing, CEO of Gentex
Apr 25, 2022
On Road vs. Off Road Self-Driving Car Research - Srikanth Saripalli, Texas A&M University
Apr 19, 2022
The Emerging Workforce of Advanced Manufacturing - Michael Lesiecki & Matt Kirchner
Apr 12, 2022
The 1-in-8 Workforce Dilemma - Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast
Mar 29, 2022
Driving Smart Transportation Research - Dr. David Noyce, Executive Associate Dean at UW-Madison
Mar 22, 2022
The Education Governor - Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers
Mar 10, 2022
The Power of DEIA in Apprenticeships - Joshua Johnson, Jobs for the Future
Mar 02, 2022
Sixty by 30: Reskilling Michigan's Workforce - Susan Corbin, Director of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Feb 22, 2022
Turning Students Into Full Stack Roboticists - Damen Provost, Managing Director of the University of Michigan Robotics Institute
Feb 14, 2022
The Technology that Powered an NBA Championship - Robert Cordova, Chief Technology & Strategy Officer of the Milwaukee Bucks
Feb 06, 2022
Leading Through Massive Growth in Manufacturing - Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac
Jan 31, 2022
The Future of Energy, Power and Smart Homes - Aaron Jagdfeld, CEO of Generac
Jan 24, 2022
Industrial Entertainment: How to Create Buzz Around Manufacturing - Scott MacKenzie, Host of Industrial Talk
Jan 19, 2022
The 1-2-7 Rule for Career Readiness - Dave Campbell, Superintendent of KRESA
Jan 04, 2022
15 Predictions for 2022: Tech Trends To Have On Your Radar
Dec 28, 2021
Why Manufacturers Can't Find Workers (And How Schools Can Help) - Tim Sullivan, Chairman of the Bucyrus Foundation
Dec 15, 2021
Tech Ed: A Path to Entrepreneurship - Governor Scott Walker, President of Young America's Foundation
Dec 06, 2021
Flexible, Nimble, Entrepreneurial: An Unconventional Approach to Higher Ed - Tim Hood, President of Mid-Michigan College
Nov 22, 2021
The 12-Hour School Day - Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools
Nov 16, 2021
Building Systemic Equity in Urban Education - Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools
Nov 09, 2021
Practical Tips for How Colleges Can Prepare Students for STEM Careers - Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College
Nov 01, 2021
Why Community Colleges are Every State's Richest Resource - Dr. Jay Allen, President of Itawamba Community College
Oct 25, 2021
How to Build a Comprehensive Approach to Economic Development - Missy Hughes, Secretary of the WEDC
Oct 14, 2021
11 Predictions: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Manufacturing
Oct 12, 2021
The Connected Worker: How to Leverage Real-Time Data on the Factory Floor - Don Korfhage, President of iGear
Sep 28, 2021
STEM or Humanities? We Need Both - Dr. Michael Lovell, President of Marquette University
Sep 14, 2021
Cross-Disciplinary Teams Can Solve the World's Problems - Dr. Michael Lovell, President of Marquette University
Sep 07, 2021
How Oshkosh Uses Smart Manufacturing to Build the World’s Toughest Equipment - John Pfeifer, President & CEO of Oshkosh Corporation
Aug 30, 2021
Where Forward-Thinking Manufacturers Invest Their Resources - Austin Ramirez, CEO of Husco
Aug 23, 2021
Work and Serve: The Dual Role of Our National Guardmembers - Maj. Gen. Paul Knapp, Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard
Aug 11, 2021
IIoT is Powering the Future of Marine Engine Technology - Chris Drees, President of Mercury Marine
Aug 04, 2021
Bridging the Education-Industry Gap - Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College
Jul 28, 2021
Pay Attention: Relevance & Responsiveness in Higher Ed - Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College
Jul 21, 2021
The Group That's Totally Missing the Industry 4.0 Train
Jul 13, 2021
Improving Technical Education Across the US - Dr. Annette Parker, President of South Central College
Jul 01, 2021
Electrification, Supply Chain and Industry 4.0 - Peter Anderson, VP of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Cummins
Jun 28, 2021
Solving Wisconsin's Economic Challenges - Kurt Bauer, WMC President & CEO
Jun 18, 2021
KOHLER: How a Global Brand Prioritizes Social Impact - Laura Kohler, Senior Vice President at KOHLER Company
Jun 13, 2021
The Advantage of a Polytechnic Education - Dr. Katherine Frank and Glendali Rodriguez, UW-Stout
Jun 03, 2021
Music and Manufacturing: The Art of Making Guitars - Ed Magee, EVP of Operations at Fender
Jun 01, 2021
What It Takes To Be An R1 Research University - UWM
May 24, 2021
The Challenge and Opportunity for Urban Universities - Chancellor Dr. Mark Mone and Provost Dr. Johannes Britz, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Part 1)
May 17, 2021
How Digitization is Disrupting the Financial Sector - David Casper and Brett Pitts, BMO Financial Group
May 10, 2021
How the WTCS is Strengthening Wisconsin's Economy - Dr. Morna Foy, Wisconsin Technical College System President
May 04, 2021
Leading the Smart Manufacturing Revolution - Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation
Apr 23, 2021
Heroes of our Time: Restoring the Dignity of Work in America - Nick Pinchuk, Chairman and CEO of Snap-on
Apr 19, 2021
What It Takes To Lead a World-Class Technical College - Bryan Albrecht, President & CEO of Gateway Technical College
Apr 13, 2021
Why HARIBO Prioritizes Community and Education - Wes Saber, HARIBO of America EVP & CFO
Apr 07, 2021
Manufacturing's Role in Closing the Skills Gap - Mike Reader, President of Precision Plus
Mar 30, 2021
People, Tools, Processes: The Formula for IT Success - with Patrick Booth, CEO of CCB Technology
Mar 23, 2021
Universities Should Be the Problem-Solvers - Governor Tommy Thompson, UW System President
Mar 12, 2021
How a Former Navy SEAL Platoon Commander Runs Advanced Manufacturing Operations - Bill Berrien, CEO of Pindel Global Precision and Founder of PRODx
Mar 09, 2021
Lean, Leadership and Learning: How a Small Town Manufacturer Became a Global Brand - Dan Ariens, CEO of Ariens Company
Mar 02, 2021
Technology and Talent in an Industry 4.0 Workforce - Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries
Feb 18, 2021
From Farm to Forbes 400 - Ron Wanek, Founder and Chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries
Feb 15, 2021
Why Schools Should Teach Industrial Robotics & Automation - Mike Cicco, FANUC America CEO
Feb 09, 2021
How a Statewide College Fully Aligned to Workforce Needs - Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President; Chris Lowery, Vice President Workforce and Careers, Ivy Tech Community College
Feb 01, 2021
Work and Learn: Education & Innovation Under One Roof - Emily DeRocco, US DoL and The Manufacturing Institute
Jan 26, 2021
The Evolution and Future of Technical Education - Paul Perkins, Amatrol President and CEO
Jan 18, 2021
Healthcare 4.0 - Rick Anderson, Smart Choice MRI CEO and WebMD Original Team Member
Jan 11, 2021
Skilled Career Opportunities for Veterans - Assistant Secretary John Lowry, US DOL
Jan 04, 2021
Matt Kirchner - Tech Ed Innovation in 2021
Dec 17, 2020