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The Aspiring STEM GeekStatistics & Public Health with Leigh Cash - #20In this episode I talk with Dr. Leigh Cash. Leigh received her doctorate in public health from Johns Hopkins University and is currently a Research Engineer at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Within the episode we discuss how Leigh became interested in science growing up, studying environmental health for her undergraduate at University of Georgia, a life changing incident at the University that solidified her interest in public health, uncertainty quantification, nanoparticles and statistics.Please note this episode is audio only. I hope you enjoy! PAPERS:Leigh's PhD Thesis: https://jscholarship.library.jhu.edu/bitstream/handle/1774.2/36993/CASH-DISSERTATION-2014.pdf?utm_source...
2026-02-1850 minThe Aspiring STEM GeekCausal Inference with Srikar Katta - #19In this episode I talk with Srikar Katta. Srikar is a PhD researcher focused on Computer Science at Duke University. During the discussion we review methods from Causal Inference, a field closely related to statistics, Srikar goes over his papers where he studies data from wearable devices and political polarization using methods from Causal Inference, we discuss how social media affects our perceptions and we talk about board games and books Srikar has been getting into. I hope you enjoy! PAPERS DISCUSSED:Interpretable Causal Inference for Analyzing Wearable,Sensor, and Distributional Data...
2026-01-191h 32The Aspiring STEM GeekPhysics and Finance with Damian Handzy - #18In this episode I talk with Dr. Damian Handzy. In theepisode we talk about physics, finance and how the two disciplines are intertwined. We talk about how Damian became interested in science and math as a child, how he became interested in physics as an undergraduate in University of Pennsylvania, Damian’s PhD thesis in experimental nuclear physics, pivoting from nuclear physics to finance, financial risk and how behavioral economicsaffects the markets and the economy. Towards the end we discuss complex systems and the difficulty in generalizing complex systems such as the financial markets. I hope you enjoy! ...
2025-12-111h 42The Aspiring STEM GeekOpen Educational Resources with Anthony Palmiotto of OpenStax - #17In this episode I talk with Anthony Palmiotto of OpenStax. The episode focuses on Open Educational Resources (OER). Open Educational Resources include open-source textbooks that are free to students and instructors. In the episode we talk about how OpenStax develops open-source textbooks, how different universities are utilizing open educational resources, the experts who contribute to open-source textbooks and comparing open educational resources to proprietary textbook publishers.I want to thank the OpenStax organization for all their work. It is impactful to provide textbooks to students, instructors and schools that are struggling financially. I also...
2025-11-241h 23The Aspiring STEM GeekTech News with Shawn Dutill - #16In this episode we have a repeat guest, Shawn Dutill. Shawn is a Systems Engineer and programmer. In the episode we talk about the latest trends and news in tech including the newly released iPhone Air, digital content consumption, Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, open source versus proprietary technology, data centers, music we are listening to and more. I hope you enjoy!The articles cited are listed in the PDF posted on GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717/YouTube-Tutorials/tree/main/Tech%20TalksCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2025-10-132h 16The Aspiring STEM GeekTech News with Shawn Dutill - #16In this episode we have a repeat guest, Shawn Dutill. Shawn is a Systems Engineer and programmer. In the episode we talk about the latest trends and news in tech including the newly released iPhone Air, digital content consumption, Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, open source versus proprietary technology, data centers, music we are listening to and more. I hope you enjoy!CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0 Medium...
2025-10-092h 17The Aspiring STEM GeekMechanical Engineering and Snow Making with Yaroslav Stanchak - #15In this episode I talk to Yaroslav Stanchak. Yaroslav is a mechanical engineer with over 40 years of experience. In the episode we talk about how Yaroslav and his family immigrated to the U.S. after World War 2, how he became interested in science fiction and mechanics as a kid, attending Northeastern University for his mechanical engineering degree, working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Rhode Island, then moving onto a storied career in snow making where he invented the legendary K-3000 snow gun. Unfortunately halfway through the episode the audio cut, but this is still an amazing conversation...
2025-09-0541 minThe Aspiring STEM GeekSoftware Engineering, Coding Bootcamps & Nerd Pop Culture with Brittany Huber & Bradley Knutson - #14In this episode I talk with Bradley Knutson and BrittanyHuber. Both Bradley and Brittney work in tech; Bradley is a full stack developer and Brittany is a support engineer. In the episode we talk about the coding bootcamp Bradley and Brittany attended, breaking into the tech field,full stack development, debugging complex systems, AI’s potential disruption in the job market, nerd pop culture and we finish off with Bradley taste testing ghost pepper sauce. I hope you enjoy!ARTICLES:‘Diablo IV’ developers work long hours, bracing for impending release from TheWashington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/vi...
2025-08-041h 20The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Military, Helicopters and Cybersecurity with Carl Denis - #13In this episode I talk to Carl Denis. Carl is a Cybersecurity Engineer. In the episode we talk about Carl’s experience growing up in Haiti, moving to the United States, joining the US Army, working as a helicopter repairer & crew chief, cloud computing, programming, cybersecurity and music recommendations. I hope you enjoy!Haitian Non-Profit P4H Global: https://p4hglobal.org/ARTICLES:POWER OF AI: Wild predictions of power demand from AI put industry on edge: https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/101623-power-of-ai-wild-predictions-of-power-demand-from-ai-put-industry-on-edgeZero Trust Security Explained: Principles of th...
2025-06-301h 43The Aspiring STEM GeekSoftware, AI and Sports with Jeffin Johnykutty - #12In this episode I talk to Jeffin Johnykutty who is a graduate student studying Computer Science at Temple University. In the episode we talk about Jeffin got into programming, sports analytics, WWE, holding a leadership position at University and an AI paper Jeffin and his colleagues wrote at Temple University. I hope you enjoy!Jeffin’s AI Paper - "All Roads Lead to ChatGPT": How Generative AI is Eroding Social Interactions and Student Learning Communities: https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.09779CONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG Odysee: ht...
2025-06-021h 56The Aspiring STEM GeekSoftware Engineering, DevOps and Gaming with Shawn Dutill - #9In this episode I talk with Shawn Dutill who is a Systems Engineer and a programmer. In the episode we talk about how we navigated community college, how we were introduced to programming, meeting at a computer science club at Temple University, dealing with work stressors, DevOps, virtualization, video games and much more. I hope you enjoy!INTRO/OUTRO SONG: Big Stepper by BigXthaPlugCONNECT: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/ GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717 X: https://twitter.com/DolinayG
2025-05-062h 20The Aspiring STEM GeekFinance, Economics and Management with Matt Taylor - #11In this episode I talk with Matthew Taylor. Matt is a portfolio manager with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. We discuss how Matt became interested in finance & economics, Bell Labs, Matt's time as a consultant in the Utilities industry, investing during the Russian default & Asian currency crisis, private equity, hedge funds, the business of AI and book recommendations. Hope you enjoy!CONNECT:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717X: https://twitter.com/DolinayGOdysee: https://odysee.com/@adriandolinay:0
2025-05-021h 37The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Computer Science, Robotics and Teaching with Jacob Snarr - #10In this episode I talk to Jacob Snarr who is a software engineer. In the episode we talk about learning programming languages at a young age, Jacob’s experience with programming robots, computer science, software engineering, the challenges of remote learning, 3d printing, retro electronics, and as always video games. I hope you enjoy!Little Horse GitHub Repo: https://github.com/littlehorse-enterprises/littlehorseARTICLES:Implementation of Fuzzy Control Algorithm in Two-Wheeled Differential Drive Platform: https://blog.nus.edu.sg/chenguoyi/implementation-of-fuzzy-control-algorithm-in-two-wheeled-differential-drive-platform/ OpenAI Cu...
2025-04-011h 47The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Software Engineering, DevOps and Gaming with Shawn Dutill - #9In this episode I talk with Shawn Dutill who is a Systems Engineer and a programmer. In the episode we talk about how we navigated community college, how we were introduced to programming, meeting at a computer science club at Temple University, dealing with work stressors, DevOps, virtualization, video games and much more. I hope you enjoy!INTRO SONG:Big Stepper by BigXthaPlugOUTRO SONG:Slow Learner by Viagra BoysCONNECT:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dolinay-frm-96a289106/GitHub: https://github.com/ad17171717...
2025-03-032h 21The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Content Creation, YouTube Analytics and Economics with Nate Wooding - #8In this video I talk with Nate Wooding who runs the channel, @themcbobgorge . We talk about how Nate got into creating YouTube videos, economics, MrBeast's leaked memo, the YouTube algorithm, hiking, exploring new
locations and much more. I hope you enjoy!
CONNECT WITH NATE:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themcbobgorge
X: https://x.com/barstoolsyria?lang=en
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barstoolsyria?lang=en
NATE'S VIDEOS:
The Most Depressing City on Earth:
https://youtu.be/EIQse6od6oQ?si=mVqkqJxXyCczly6H
The Least Populated Part of the US:
https://youtu.be/v6e-cjzuvrg?si=FjWBZcWP8e8F0f6n...
2025-02-031h 33The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Engineering, Finance and Teaching with Ronald Anderson - #7In this episode I talk with Ronald Anderson. Ron was the Dean of the Fox School of Business at Temple University, taught finance for over 20 years and worked as an engineer and project manager at a Fortune 500 Company. We discuss a variety of topics including: pursuing a degree in engineering, innovation in the energy industry, the pivot to alternative energy, project management, Ron's research into family led companies and AI disrupting teaching. Hope you enjoy!
ARTICLES:
Pandemic Learning Loss and COVID-19: Education Impacts from the Annie E. Casey Foundation: https://www.aecf.org/blog/pandemic-learning-loss-impacting-young-peoples-futures
Reports Of Cheating At...
2025-01-061h 17The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Music & Audio Technology with Evan McIntyre & Chris Krochak - #6In this episode I talk with Evan McIntyre and Chris Krochak,
the founding members of the band Torn Boots. In the episode we talk about the instruments and equipment the band uses, software programs to edit songs and
how to prep a venue for a live event, the music writing process and the artists, albums and songs we love. Music videos were spliced in throughout the podcast, we hope you enjoy the discussion and the music from the episode!
TORN BOOTS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TornBoots
Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
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The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Cybersecurity with Ben Kofman - #5In this episode I talk with Ben Kofman, a Offensive Security Engineer. We talk about Ben's introduction to Cybersecurity, offensive vs. defensive cyber, cybersecurity tools every aspiring analyst should know, an exploit Ben found at a tech company and some good EDM artists to study to. Hope you enjoy!
CYBERSECURITY READING:
Recursive Amplification Attacks: Botnet-as-a-Service (Ben’s Article): https://www.praetorian.com/blog/recursive-amplification-attacks-botnet-as-a-service/
An Unprecedented Look at Stuxnet, the World's First Digital Weapon from
Wired: https://www.wired.com/2014/11/countdown-to-zero-day-stuxnet/
Everything You Need for a Career as a SOC Analyst in 2024 from the Dynamic Search Solutions Blog: https://dy...
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The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Software, AI and ML with Taziamoma Abraham - #4In this episode I talk with Taziamoma Abraham, a software engineer and cloud developer at Amazon Web Services (AWS). We talk about how Taz got into tech, AI's disruptive power in industries, Roblox servers with AAA
quality games, wild crypto bets, Taz's experience with an unruly professor and cloud services amongst many other topics. Hope you enjoy!
FROM THE PODCAST:
phpBB Forum: https://www.phpbb.com/
MyBB Forum: https://mybb.com/
Roblox 101: How to Make Money From Your Video Games from PC Mag:
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/roblox-101-how-to-make-real-money-from-your-video-games
Roblox Games Are Better Than AAA Games Now:
https...
2024-10-221h 10
The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Tech News with Adrian Dolinay - #3In this episode Adrian goes over recent tech new including: the release
of Black Myth Wukong & Space Marines 2, Spatial Intelligence in AI
Systems, AI companies becoming unicorns, OpenAI becoming a for profit
company, Microsoft's deal for energy generation and the Rust/C debate in
Linux Kernel development. Hope you enjoy!
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS:
Black Myth: Wukong - Before You Buy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnywm2XgJg&ab_channel=gameranx
Black Myth Wukong - All Headless Singer Cutscenes (4K):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnywm2XgJg&ab_channel=gameranx
Space Marine 2 - Before You Buy:
...
2024-10-0114 min
The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Robotics with Damian Kozak - #2In this episode I talk with Damian Kozak who has worked in the robotics field for over 6 years. We discuss his introduction to robotics at Northeastern University, robots Damian has worked with at Amazon, the challenges of automating warehouses, our wild running competition and
more. Hope you enjoy our conversation!
GOFUNDME DONATION LINK:
https://gofund.me/c9411590
FROM THE PODCAST:
Amazon Robotics Research:
https://www.amazon.science/research-areas/robotics
Article - How Amazon deploys collaborative robots in its operations to
benefit employees and customers:
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news...
2024-09-031h 02
The Aspiring STEM GeekThe Aspiring STEM Geek - Talking Tech with Matthew Handzy - #1Welcome to the first episode! Here I talk with my friend Matthew Handzy a Data Engineer about a variety of topics including his internship at Bell Labs, a Wordle solver he programmed, video games we enjoy, building computers in Minecraft, speed running LeetCode and our dogs. Hope you
enjoy!
FROM THE PODCAST:
Matt's Wordle Program on GitHub: https://github.com/mhdzy/wordle
Solving Wordle using information theory by 3Blue1Brown:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v68zYyaEmEA&ab_channel=3Blue1Brown
Cosine: The exact moment Jeff Bezos decided not to become a physicist:
...
2024-07-2950 min