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Inside the China Room with Jiang JiangChina's post-COVID diplomacy & Track Ⅱ diplomacy -- views from Wang Huiyao, Founder and President of Center for China and Globalization (CCG)This week on Ginger River Radio, Jiang Jiang welcomes Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang, who is the Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), a leading non-governmental think tank in Beijing. Wang shares his insights into China's post-pandemic diplomacy and Chinese think tanks' Track Ⅱ diplomacy, including China's potential role in helping medicate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, CCG's efforts to bridge the "cognitive gap" between China and the West after COVID, the Taiwan issue, the comeback of communications between China and the EU, data security hype and the stance of China, China's think tanks boom and much more....
2023-05-191h 14
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 34 — Paul W. Brown: Precedence Entertainment's CCGs (Babylon 5 CCG, Wheel of Time, Tomb Raider TCG + more)On this episode of BOOSTER PACK THROWBACK, Rands chats with the CEO of the (former) Precedence Entertainment.Precedence was a major TCG publisher in the 1990s, releasing over 6 different games including Babylon 5 CCG, Tomb Raider CCG & the Wheel of Time TCG.Throughout this chat, Paul not only shares his business & game industry stories but also shares many of the tough lessons he learnt about game design, licensing and management from the many years he spent in the tabletop gaming space.Find Paul's current project, "Lunch Champions" webcomic —https://www.webtoons.com/en/ch...
2023-03-141h 50
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 29 — Middle Earth CCG with designer Coleman Charlton[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]We once again follow history's path back to the golden age of collectible trading card games. Our adventure finds us exploring the origins of the Middle Earth CCG by Iron Crown Enterprises.The sagely wizard that is guiding us this time is none other than tabletop gaming veteran S. Coleman Charlton. Coleman shares his personal stories of bring the world of Tolkien to the tabletop throughout his long career & tells us about his design philosophy that led to creating the...
2022-09-211h 01
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 28 — Decipher's STAR WARS CCG with designer Tom Braunlich[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]Today we are joined for our second episode with collectible game pioneer Tom Braunlich.Tom, along with his design partner Rollie Tesh, designed 2 of the biggest CCGs of the 1990s: Decipher's Star Trek & Star Wars CCGs.This episode Tom chats to Rands about how he went from the Star Trek CCG design period straight into working on the Star Wars CCG. He also shares how important it was to him that he capture the cinematic feel of Star...
2022-08-241h 19
The Blockchain SocialistCCG Chronicles #12 - Origins of the Crypto CommonsDuring the CCG I interviewed a co-founder of the event and organization that runs it, the Crypto Commons Association, Felix Fritsch (@FelixFritsch2) . Felix is a PhD student who focuses on the synthesis of cryptocurrencies with commons theory and has written articles like "Challenges and Approaches to Scaling the Global Commons" with many others including those who have been on the podcast before. During the interview we spoke about his story for getting involved in the crypto commons movement, starting the Crypto Commons Association and Gathering, and Autonomist Marxism. This will be the final installment of the CCG Chronicles.
2022-08-1453 min
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 27 — Decipher's STAR TREK CCG with designer Tom Braunlich[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]Today we are joined for our first of two episodes with collectible game pioneer Tom Braunlich.Tom, along with his design partner Rollie Tesh, designed 2 of the biggest CCGs in the 1990s: Decipher's Star Trek & Star Wars CCGs.This episode Tom chats to Rands about how he came to be involved with gaming professionally & eventually shares how his pre-existing relationship with Decipher lead to the creation of the Star Trek CCG.Be sure to subscribe wherever...
2022-08-101h 05
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 26 — OVERPOWER & Star Trek: TOS CCG with Stephen Domzalski[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]On this episode Rands talks to Stephen Domzalski, the former Manager of Game Development for the Fleer Trading Card Company. During the first CCG craze of the mid-1990s, Fleer eagerly jumped into the game publishing world with the launch of 2 collectible games based on huge franchises—Marvel & Star Trek.The Marvel game would become the Overpower CCG, which eventually expanded to incorporate DC characters. Meanwhile their Star Trek CCG would only involve characters from the original 1966 series & be in th...
2022-07-271h 36
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 25 — Steven E. Schend on the Blood Wars CCG, TSR, WotC & more[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]On this episode Rands is joined by lauded Dungeons & Dragon's author & worldbuilder Steven E. Schend. Steven's time in collectible trading card games was short but impactful—he designed the Blood Wars CCG in 1995 at TSR.However, Steven's history with tabletop gaming runs a lot deeper! He & Rands discuss his long history with D&D & how he went from editing RPG books to creating his own CCG.Steven also tells a very unique story about one of the most in...
2022-06-291h 33
The Secret Origins of Mint Condition: Comics, Movies, TV, Sports, Gaming and more69. Mint Condition Gaming CCG and MoreIn this episode, we talk about a big part of Mint Condition: Collectable Card Games (CCG). We share our memories about getting into gaming at Mint, the different card games we played, the type of social group it created at the store, and the conversation also leads to other thoughts about collecting and life in general.
We also finally answered a listener question from Sean McNally that was posted in our Facebook group in March and going forward we will answer questions in a timelier manner. So please reach out to us through the Facebook group, Instagram...
2022-06-151h 14The Blockchain SocialistCCG Chronicles #8 - Token Engineering and HolochainThis episode is a continuation of the CCG Chronicles series which is a collection of interviews conducted during the Crypto Commons Gathering (CCG) in Austria back in August 2021. The interviews were also filmed to potentially be a part of a documentary I'm making with a few others.During the CCG I interviewed Scott Morris (@CS_Morris) and Moritz Bierling (@bierlingm) about how to design a new currency system, blockchain vs. holochain, and memes. Scott is a currency design consultant working in both crypto and non-crypto based currencies focused on cooperative finance. We talked a bit about a T...
2022-05-1540 min
Casa ÁrabeLas relaciones económicas y empresariales de la UE con el CCG y sus implicaciones para EspañaPresentación y debate de los resultados del informe publicado por el Club de Exportadores e Inversores, con los autores del mismo y empresas con actividad en los países del Golfo. Imprescindible inscripción previa.
Los países del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo (CCG) -Arabia Saudí, Bahréin, Qatar, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Kuwait y Omán-, poseedores del 30% de las reservas mundiales y productores del 23% del petróleo que se consume en el mundo, llevan tiempo acometiendo reformas para modernizar y diversificar sus economías más allá de los hidrocarburos e integrarlas en la economía m...
2022-05-1034 minThe Blockchain SocialistCCG Chronicles #7 - Sovereignty for the CommonsThis episode is a continuation of the CCG Chronicles series which is a collection of interviews conducted during the Crypto Commons Gathering (CCG) in Austria back in August 2021. The interviews were also filmed to potentially be a part of a documentary I'm making with a few others.I interviewed Dr. Sarah Manski who I had on the podcast previously about why the left needs to care about value accounting. We both physically attended the CCG to catch up and speak more about her research. During the interview we talk about the main differences she sees between standard...
2022-04-1734 min
CCG Global DialogueUS-China Economic Relations in Unstable Times - Challenges and Opportunities AheadIn the midst of current geopolitical uncertainties, US-China economic cooperation is facing great challenges. It is in this context that CCG partnered with the Harvard Kennedy School China Conference to invite: Henry Huiyao Wang, CCG President Jason Furman, Aetna Professor of Practice of Economic Policy, Harvard Zhiwu Chen, Director, Asia Global Institute, University of Hong Kong to participate in an in-depth dialogue that focuses on how to maintain a fair and sustainable trade relationship between the US and China, how to ensure stability in financial markets, and how to create more...
2022-03-261h 02The Blockchain SocialistCCG Chronicles #5 - The Credit Commons, Currency Design, and TotemomicsThis episode is a continuation of the CCG Chronicles series which is a collection of interviews conducted during the Crypto Commons Gathering (CCG) in Austria back in August 2021. The interviews were also filmed to potentially be a part of a documentary I'm making with a few others.I interviewed Matthew Slater, creator of the Credit Commons Protocol which is a mutual credit accounting software ( which does not use any blockchain). The Credit Commons Protocol allows for ledger to be recursively nested allowing trading blocs of all scales to exchange with each other without using money. This accounting...
2022-03-2041 min
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 21 — Guardians & Dark Age CCG with their designer Luke Peterschmidt[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]Alright, you betta buckle up for this one. You've been warned.On this episode, we got ourselves one of the most prolific CCG designers ever! That is Luke Peterschmidt! If you didn't already know the name, you won't soon forget it because he is one of the most influential tabletop game designers of his generation.Today, we only scratch the surface of the collectible games he had an impact on throughout his near-3 decade career as a game...
2022-03-091h 33CCG Global DialogueThe Future of Great Power Relations: How Can the U.S. and China Co-exist? ——Wang Huiyao dialogue with Graham T. AllisonThis year marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s ice-breaking trip to China followed by the signing of the Shanghai Communique. 50 years on, the bilateral relationship is fraught with tensions. The recent breathtaking development in Ukraine is making the strategic competition even more complex with profound implications for the international order. In this extraordinary time, how can we order the future of great power relations into perspective? How will the US-China relations move forward in the context of important political events in both countries? While we look back in history, is “re-icebreaking” between the world’s two la...
2022-03-041h 04CCG Global DialogueUkraine: What Happened? What’s Next?Despite weeks of heightening tensions and warnings, Russia’s advance into Ukraine on 22 February 2022 came as a shock to the world. As Russian military pushes deeper into Ukraine, the implications of this conflict are likely to cause a ripple effect across the region and beyond. As a salvo of sanctions are being calibrated against Kremlin, a broad range of speculations about Vladimir Putin’s moves, responses of Joe Biden and his NATO partners, and China’s reaction have surfaced. As the crisis unfolds and public debates stand more divided than ever and disinformation on social media abounds, how ca...
2022-03-021h 04
High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 53 - Clayton TurnerCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Director of NASA's Langley Research Center, Clatyon Turner, for a conversation on Filling the World with “I Can’s".
As Director, Turner leads a diverse group of civil servant and contractor scientists, researchers, engineers and support staff, who work to make revolutionary improvements to aviation, expand understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, develop new technologies for space exploration, and contriute to NASA’s broader exploration mission.
Through his career, Turner has worked on many projec...
2022-02-201h 02
Flowerchild RamblesSpend Some TimeIf you want a different outcome, change the process. Little ASMR and love for your ears. Filling you in on some personal growth and hope to encourage you whenever you need. Talk soon friend. @flowerchild.ccg
2022-02-2011 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 52 - Roderick Jackson, Ph.D.CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Laboratory Program Manager for National Renewable Energy Laboratory and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Professional Achievement in Government awardee, Dr. Roderick Jackson, for a conversation on Investing in a Clean Future.
Dr. Jackson sets the strategic plan for NREL’s buildings portfolio while working closely with senior laboratory management. While at NREL, Dr. Jackson has been recognixed as a Distinguished Member of Research Staff. In addition, he is serving a three-year appointment to the American Council for an En...
2022-01-3053 minCCG Global DialogueGlobal Dialogue with Wang Huiyao: Prof. Lawrence H. Summers on Global Economy and Sino-US RelationsAs we enter into the new year, one cannot help but wonder where the global economy is headed in 2022. As attention is drawn to expected global impact of Fed's monetary policy, and the world undergoes profound restructuring in numerous areas such as supply chains, digitalization and decarbonization, what trends will be shaping economic development in 2022 and beyond? Also, in the midst of incessant and escalated conflicts between the US and China, this so-called most important bilateral relationship in the world has been put under extreme pressure. On Jan 25/26th, the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) was...
2022-01-261h 08CCG Global DialogueThe rise of Asia and its implications for an increasingly multipolar world The roles of great powers, China, the US, Europe, in an increasingly multipolar world have resulted in complex power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific. With RCEP becoming effective at the start of 2022, the world’s largest trading bloc in history has been formed among a great number of Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific nations, marking a milestone in the story of a returned Asia. On Jan. 18, 2022, the Center for China and Globalization (CCG) is hosting a dialogue between four distinguished guests to offer views from Asia, the US, Europe, and China – Distinguished scholar, diplomat, and Singapore’s leadin...
2022-01-181h 31High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 51 - Usang EkpeCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Principal-Wireless Translations Engineer for AT&T and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Dr. James W. Mitchell Legacy awardee, Usang Ekpe, for a conversation on Advancing Communication.
Currently serving as a Tier 2/3 tecnical expert and trainer for mobility provisioning engineers responsible for Nokia hardware and software, Ekpe’s role includes working on emerging technologies in conjunction with AT&T Labs, third-party vendors, and multiple internal teams to design and test new technology concepts. Usang is not only an exc...
2022-01-161h 00High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 50 - Philip June
CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Vice President of Safety & Quality for Boeing Global Services and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Professional Achievement in Industry awardee, Philip June, for a conversation on Building a Diverse Workforce.
Prior to his role as Vice President of Safety & Quality, June most recently served as director of Engineering for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Engineering Design Center in Southern California and leader for Boeing Global Services’ Commercial Modifications and Conversions Engineering team. He was responsible for the core Boeing Commercial Airplanes Engin...
2022-01-0958 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 49 - LaTasha StarrCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Ada Romano and Lango Deen sit down with Associate Fellow, Systems Engineer Senior Staff for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Linda Gooden Legacy Awardee, LaTasha Starr, for a conversation on ESTe²M Dreamers.
Starr began her career as a systems engineer for Lockheed Martin Space in 2007. Less than a year later, LaTasha was one of fifteen engineers throughout Lockheed Martin Space to participate in the Engineering Leadership Development Program. Starr has embraced challenges with technical excellence, taking on the responsibility of desig...
2021-12-191h 01CCG Global DialogueWang Huiyao dialogue with Dr. John Hamre: Think tanks and American foreign policy In this program, CCG invited Dr. John Hamre, President of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), to join a dialogue “Think tanks and American foreign policy” with Henry Huiyao Wang, President of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), on the topics including think tanks' role as the “revolving door” and its benefits and drawbacks, US-China think tank exchanges, and takeaways from the recent Biden-Xi virtual summit.
2021-12-1038 minCCG Global DialogueWang Huiyao dialogue with Stephen Roach: Changing reality of China-US relations
As 2021 is drawing to a close, amid worries about the unknown Omicron variant of coronavirus and rising inflation globally, what does the future hold for the world economy? How will the US and China respond to uncertainties in economic outlook and what are the implications? CCG invited Prof. Stephen S. Roach, Senior Fellow at Yale University and former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia to join a dialogue "Changing reality of China-US relations" with Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang, President of Center for China and Globalization (CCG) on the topics of how the changing relations between China and the US will...
2021-12-101h 12High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 48 - CDR Desmond WalkerCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Prospective Executive Officer of USS BAINBRIDGE and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Career Achievement in Government awardee, CDR Desmond Walker, for a conversation on the Path of a Black Naval Officer.
CDR Walker has served on USS BATAAN, where he received the Humanitarian Service Medal after support of Hurricane Katrina humantarian assistance and disaster relief. Later, the Commander served on USS CARL VINSON, where he excelled at anticipating problem areas in management of 26 assessable chemical and radiological pr...
2021-12-0554 minCCG Global Dialogue20 years on: The future of the BRICS and globalizationThis year marks the 20th anniversary of the BRIC acronym and the 15th anniversary of BRICS cooperation. On Dec 2nd 2021, CCG President, Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang, had a dialogue with Lord Jim O’ Neill, former Chairman of Chatham House; Creator of the BRIC Acronym and Mr. Leslie Maasdorp, Vice President and CFO of the New Development Bank in a fireside chat hosted by CCG.
2021-12-031h 22High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 47 - Frenae SmithCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Manager of Codes and Standards and Laboratory Services for DTE Energy and 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Special Recognition awardee, Frenae Smith, for a conversation on Don’t Pay It Back, Pay It Forward.
In 2009, Smith led the Laboratory in becoming the First Energy Lab in the United States to receive The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. In addition, Smith belongs to organizations such as the American Gas Association, Midwest Energy Association, and the Nat...
2021-11-2858 minCCG Global DialogueFuture of BRI and B3W Competition or Collaboration featuring Prof. David M. LamptonThe Global Dialogue series, presented by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), is honored and pleased to feature a fireside chat with Dr. David M. Lampton, a leading China expert and Senior Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Foreign Policy Institute. This program was hosted by CCG president Dr. Henry Huiyao Wang.Infrastructure, development, and geopolitics often intersect in international relations. In Rivers of Iron: Railroads and Chinese Power in Southeast Asia (University of California Press 2020), the vision and implementation of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Southeast As...
2021-11-251h 22High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 46 - Dr. Arti Patel VaranasiCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn sits down with President and CEO of Advancing Synergy, LLC and Co-Founder of Health Tech Alley, Dr. Arti Patel Varanasi, for a conversation on Curiosity in Action: Aligning Passion, Skills, and Knowledge.
Dr. Varanasi has over 25 years combined experience in cancer research, advocacy, capacity building, public health and project management and maintains close ties to the medical, public health and research community. Advancing Synergy served as the technology partner on a grant awarded to Mercy Medical Center in Baltim...
2021-10-2456 min
The Booster Pack NetworkRare Slot — 06 — The Kickstarter CCG era & the future of TCG/CCG market with BRONSON[[ Originally released as "TBP: Rare Slot" — a Bonus Episode of the former "The Booster Pack Podcast" ]]This week we deviate from talking about the past & instead discuss the future. In this episode Rands is joined by Flesh & Blood content creator Bronson to chat about the significant shift in the way people perceive the TCG/CCG secondary market, how its changed over the past few years & where it might be heading. Are TCGs in an investment bubble or are the high-dollar values & 5-figure sold listing of some new TCG products a new normal for the...
2021-10-201h 02High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 45 - Gen. Larry SpencerCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with President for the Armed Forces Benefit Association and 5Star Life Insurance, (Ret.) Gen. Larry Spencer, to discuss his book, Dark Horse.
Gen. Spencer spent over 40 years in the Air Force, with his last assignment being the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. In this capacity, Gen. Spencer was the secong highest-ranking military member in the Air Force. He presided over the Air Staff and assisted the Chief of Staff of the Air...
2021-09-191h 04High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 44 - Dr. Yazmin FelizCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Postdoctoral Researcher for Columbia University and 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference GEM Outstanding Young Alumnus awardee, Dr. Yazmin Feliz, for a conversation on Blazing Your Own Path!
Dr. Feliz tackles big challenges and upon embarking on her PhD journey has worked to solve one of the most pressing global problems in healthcare; the inaccessibility to affordable medical imaging used for helping diagnose and treat conditions ran...
2021-09-121h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 43 - Dan MosquedaCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Riverside Research's Business Development Director for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, Dan Mosqueda, for a conversation on A Life of Service.
Up first is Corning Incorporated's manager of Technical Talent Pipelining, Dr. Mark Vaughn.
Next, is Career Communications Group’s Senior Technology Editor, Lango Deen.
Finally, our esteemed guest, Dan Mosqueda. Mosqueda’s goal is to either bring great solutions to aid in meeting the missions of th...
2021-09-0554 min
CCG Global DialogueNew Realities of China-US Relations in an interwoven WorldThis episode discusses the dynamics of the China-US relationship as well as issues related to global governance in today’s world with Susan A. Thornton, senior fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center of Yale Law School and former acting assistant secretary of the US State Department for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and Ronnie C. Chan, CCG co-chair, chair of Hang Lung Properties Limited and chair emeritus at the Asia Society.
2021-09-021h 49
CCG Global DialogueBalancing Competition and Cooperation amid Global Challenges: What’s Next for US-China Relations?This episode discusses the past, present and future of the China-US relationship with Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE); J. Stapleton Roy, founding director emeritus at the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States of Wilson Center; John L. Thornton, chair emeritus at the Brookings Institution and co-chair of the Asia Society and Zhu Guangyao, CCG advisor and former Vice Minister of Finance of China.
2021-08-302h 00High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 42 - Dr. Treva BrownCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Physical Scientist for the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Community Service in Government awardee, Dr. Treva Brown, for a conversation on how Children are the Future.
Up first is Corning Incorporated's Manager of Technical Talent Pipelining, Dr. Mark Vaughn.
Next, is Career Communications Group’s Senior Technology Editor, Lango Deen.
Finally, our esteemed guest, Dr. Treva Brown. With a passion for microscopy, she helps the Departme...
2021-08-291h 02
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 13 — Shawn Carnes ( early Magic: The Gathering / Vampire: The Eternal Struggle / BattleTech CCG )[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]This week on The Booster Pack: Rands is joined by veteran MMO & CCG designer Shawn Carnes for our longest episode yet. Shawn shares his stories from his early gaming days all the way up to leaving Wizards of the Coast in 2000. Along the way he has stories about the CCGs they released while he was there. Those include Pokemon TCG, BattleTech CCG, Jyhad / Vampire: The Eternal Struggle &, of course, Magic: The Gathering.In this uninhibited interview Ra...
2021-08-252h 11High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 41 - MSgt Bonnie RushingCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Section Chief of Joint Intelligence Operations for the U.S. Air Force and recipient of the 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Pioneer Award, MSgt Bonnie Rushing, for a conversation on Changing the Narrative; Women in the Military.
Up first is Career Communication’s Group’s Managing Editor, Rayondon Kennedy.
Next, is Career Communications Group’s Senior Technology Editor, Lango Deen.
Finally, our esteemed guest, MSgt Bonnie Rushing. MSgt Rushing executes leadership objectives and serves...
2021-08-2247 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 40 - Dani ChambersCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Multi-Functional Engineering and Science Manager for Lockheed Martin Corporation and 2021 Women of Color STEM Conference Community Service in Industry award winner, Dani Chambers, for a conversation on The Art of Giving Back.
Beginning her career with Lockheed Martin in 2005, Chambers has held many critical positions which have empowered and motivated her to develop her leadership and management skills. Dani appreciates giving back and helping others become successful through mentoring, coaching, and outreach. Dani’s outreach includes s...
2021-08-1556 min
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 12 — Mark MacKinnon ( Sailor Moon CCG )[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]This week we feature a listener-suggested game— the Sailor Moon CCG!Rands is joined by the president of Dyskami Publishing Mark MacKinnon to discuss his brief time away from designing RPGs, when he crafted the surprisingly unique Sailor Moon Collectible Card Game.We talk all about the origins of Mark's company that designed the game & how a game like this—one of the first CCGs to feature a female-lead cast—came to market.Mark shares his inspir...
2021-08-1153 min
Flowerchild RamblesEP. 23 week 31 | i sang outside!i finally sang at an open mic, outside! lol what a night. also reminding you to remember to pray, pray with purpose, pray to Him, because He's listening and one prayer could change everything. check out the performance on @flowerchild.ccg and turn on those notifications bc I'm giving y'all weekly ASMR/ episodes from here on out. luh you
2021-08-0912 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 39 - Tori SoudanCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Artist, Visionary, and Owner of the Tori Soudan fashion brand, Tori Soudan, for a conversation on the Passion for Fashion.
Soudan’s love for fashion begain at just 9 years old, when her mother taught her to make dresses, which led to her designng prom gowns for her friends as a teenager. She pivoted to footwear after studying abroad in Italy and saw a demonstration from a master shoemaker. After graduating from Spelman College, studying at t...
2021-08-0857 min
#Ccg Mystery ShowsSummer break/newsHi guys at ccg I'm back with another episode and today I'm going to be talking about what I've been doing this summer and some special news I want to share with you guys. And some questions I've been getting.
2021-08-0216 min
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 11 — Justin Gary Returns! ( VS System CCG / the new SOLFORGE FUSION / World of Warcraft Minis & TCG )[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]After barely scratching the surface in our previous episode, Justin Gary returns for another visit to The Booster Pack. This time we go deep on the CCG that started his game design career: VS System!If you were a player of original VS System or even simply curious about what goes into designing a trading card game, this episode has a ton of behind-the-scenes stories. We talk about VS's legendary R&D team, their ever-changing design philosophy & even a really...
2021-07-281h 52Flowerchild RamblesEP. 22 week 28 | confidenceI'm so tired of where I'm at and I'm the only one that can buy a one-way ticket to somewhere, learn, and love along the way. but, before I do that, I wanna cause a ruckus by being completely and authentically me. I got people to reach and lives to change right here. Check me out on Tik Tok neeeoooow for daily pick-me-ups @flowerchild.ccg
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1 Corinthians 10:13
2021-07-1908 min#Ccg Mystery ShowsSummer break!Thank you guys so so much for listening to ccg's podcast and I'm going to have a short summer break for the podcast while I make episodes getting ready to publish on July 24th that's when I will be continuing podcast.
2021-07-1701 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 38 - Symone Barkley
CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Scientist and Educator for Scientist Symone Services, Symone Barkley, for a conversation on A Peace of Nature.
A proud Baltimore-born scientist and educator, Symone has a wide range of experiences in the marine science field. Over the years in undergrad and graduate school, Symone has studied algae, blue crabs, sand tiger and sandbar sharks, just to name a few.
Even with her exciting research experience, Symone’s passion for ed...
2021-07-111h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 37 - William WellsCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Executive Director of aSTEAM Village, William Wells Jr., for a conversation on aSTEAM Dream.
Wells Jr. is responsible for running over twenty innovative STEM programs and adult certification readiness in the I.T. sector. Under William’s leadership, aSTEAM Village was recognized as the 2019-2020 NSBE Jr. Pre-College Initiative National Chapter of the Year. Wells Jr. is committed to supporting today’s youth as they emerge today as the leaders of tomorrow.
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2021-07-041h 05High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 36 - Olie BurtonCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Information Systems Director of the CIO Office for General Dynamics Information Technology, Olie Burton, for a conversation on mastering the transition.
With 20+ years of Informaton Technology industry experience, Burton is currently responsible for Field Service and IT Service Management operations. Burton served ten years in the United States Air Force as a Military Training Instructor and uses ths experience to lead more than 120 employees and oversee a $15 million operating budget.
Olie is an...
2021-06-2759 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 35 - Charles MuseCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Program Engineering Manager for General Motors, Charles Muse, for a conversation on putting in the work.
Since joining GM in 2011, Muse has excelled in various assignments, each growing in scope and responsibility. In his current role, Muse works on the Cruise Origin, which is a future autonomous ridesharing vehicle and collaborative project. Through his dedication to taking on complex projects, Muse was a recipient of the Most Promising Engineer in Industry Award at the 2021 BEYA ST...
2021-06-1358 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Theresa Jordan - 100 Years Later, The Tulsa Race MassacreCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s special episode of High-Tech Sunday, we bring you a conversation with Rayondon Kennedy and Theresa Jordan that delves into the history of the horrific Tulsa Race Massacre that took place 100 years ago on May 31, 1921. This conversation originally took place in 2020, but with President Joe Biden and The White House officially recognizing May 31st as a day of remembrance for the Tulsa Race Massacre, we felt the importance of bringing this story of survival and growth back to the forefront.
Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at profe...
2021-06-061h 03High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 34 - Rick PiñaCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with World Wide Technology's Chief Technology Advisor for the Public Sector, Rick Piña, for a conversation on leveling up.
In his role as CTA for the Public Sector, Piña and his team engages with customers on strategy, innovation, and overall transformation, focused on achieving tangible operational and business outcomes at enterprise scale.
Piña also leads a non-profit he co-founded with his wife, RIPMinistries, which is dedicated to serving the underprivileged, with...
2021-05-301h 09#Ccg Mystery ShowsCcg's podcast season 2 is almost here!I'm going to be giving you guys some little sneak peeks of what you're going to be looking forward to see Ccg's podcast season 2.
2021-05-2205 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 33 - Shareka RobinsonCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Systems Engineer and Founder of She.Loves.STEM, Inc., Shareka Robinson, for a conversation on inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders.
Robinson’s interest in STEM began at age 10 when her father purchased a computer. Robinson immersed herself in learning all there was to know about this computer. This thirst for knowledge led her to join the military and pursue a career in Information Technology. Throughout her career, Robinson was always one of the few...
2021-05-1647 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 32 - Adrienne SomervilleCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Acquisition Group Head Director at the Commander Fleet Readiness Center, Adrienne Somerville, for a conversation on identifying your talent.
Recognized at the 2020 Women of Color STEM Conference with the President’s Award for her contributions in support of Naval Air Systems Command, Somerville has led cost-efficient contracts, as well as program and acquisition teams of the last 26 years. Somerville made Command history when she created a relationship with Apple and Google to design NAVAIR’s firs...
2021-05-021h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 31 - Colletta OrrCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Breast & Ovarian Cancer Research Scientist, Colletta Orr, for a conversation on the many ways to be a scientist.
Armed with years of research and the desire to understand and fight cancer, she is passionate about bringing awareness to women about these diseases. Along with being a trained cancer research scientist, Orr is the CEO of Colletta Orr & Associates, where she helps women get the resources and education needed early to begin lifesaving conversations with their...
2021-04-2547 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 30 - Warn Wilson Jr.CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with engineer, author, and artist, Warn Wilson Jr., for a conversation on the importance of STEM in the upcoming Black generation and an introduction to wealth building for kids.
Wilson Jr. has taken his passion for math and the arts and has created Brown Money, an illustrated children’s book that introduces kids to STEM, investing, real estate, job security, and entrepreneurship. With his hands-on approach, Wilson Jr. wrote and illustrated every image in the book...
2021-04-181h 00
The Booster Pack NetworkBooster Pack Throwback — 04 — Jason Winter ( Star Trek CCG / Fullmetal Alchemist TCG / 24 TCG )[[ Originally released as "The Booster Pack". This show has since been retitled "Booster Pack Throwback" ]]Rands talks to Jason Winter about his 25+ years as a professional geek.Jason was one of the first people to be aware of Collectible Trading Card Games and within years of their arrival found himself working in the games industry.He started his gaming career as a NetRep for Decipher Inc, the publisher of games like the Star Wars CCG, the Star Trek CCG...
2021-04-141h 06High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 29 - Demetria HallCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Demetria Hall, for a conversation on following your passion and fighting your fears.
Starting from humble beginnings growing up in the small refinery town of Port Arthur, TX, Demetria always had a love for science and math despite not having many engineering role-models. Hall transferred this love into a successful career, as she is currently the Flight Simulation and STEM Project Lead and has lead the program for the...
2021-03-2854 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 28 - Krystal PorterCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Lead Engineer and Solutions Architect for Leidos, Krystal Porter, for a conversation on the digital divide.
As Lead Engineer and Solutions Architect, Porter is responsible for identifying, developing, and driving new technologies into customer-focused solutions. Outside of her corporate efforts, Porter works tirelessly to ensure that others can excel by teaching family members and younger individuals how to get into successful career paths to make a difference for themselves and the world. Krystal has been...
2021-03-2149 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 27 - Karissa DiggsCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Manager of the Engineering Leadership Development Program for Lockheed Martin Corporation, Karissa Diggs, for a conversation on career navigation.
In her role as Manager of Lockheed Martin’s Engineering Leadership Development Program, Diggs helps to create avenues for students and early-career individuals to gain the experience and exposure necessary to prepare for future technical leadership roles. Along with her corporate position, Karissa also runs the “Digg Your Career” blog, which provides career insight tips to colle...
2021-03-1457 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 26 - Dr. Lashun MasseyCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Project Manager of Research for the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas, Dr. Lashun Massey.
Along with her role as the Project Manager for Research at the University of texas at Dallas, Dr. Massey is also a registered Professional Engineer and owner of Lashun King Environmental Group, PLLC. As an academic and industry leader, Dr. Massey has demonstrated a commitment to promoting the scholarly exchange and the...
2021-03-0755 min
Mindy: Bräd- & Rollspels poddDuell Eller Duett My Little Pony CCGI det här avsnittet så tar pappa Micke och farbror Matti en titt på My Little Pony CCG av Enterplay.
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2021-03-0340 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 25 - Rev. Jerome StephensCCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the Director of Community Outreach for U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Rev. Jerome Stephens.
For over thirty years, Rev. Stephens has worked as a public relations consultant, providing outreach services to grassroots groups including community-based and faith-based organizations. For his work, he has been a recipient of numerous awards, such as the Fulwood’s Foundation Award for Community Service, an Unsung Hero for Philanthropy, and the Community Award from the NAACP of Baltimore City, just...
2021-02-2842 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep 24 - Dr. Robin CogerThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with North Carolina A&T State University’s Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Robin Coger.
In 2011, Dr. Coger joined North Carolina A&T State University as the Dean of the College of Engineering, and after all these years, she is still excited about the accomplishments and innovations of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College.
Along with being a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and th...
2021-02-071h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 23 - Gerald JohnsonThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year, Gerald Johnson.
As Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing for General Motors, Johnson is responsible for the budget, quality and safety performance for over 100,000 employees, and the production of millions of vehicles sold globally, just to name a few.
Aside from his dedication to professional growth, Johnson has a passion for helping others enrich their lives. In 2018, Gerald started the Gathering Church with his wi...
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2021-01-2306 min2021-01-2300 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 22 - Donnell "DJ Smooth" CampbellThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with DJ, Owner of Tech 3 Productions, and Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Aerotek, Donnell Campbell aka DJ Smooth.
Growing up in Detroit in the 80’s and 90’s, he was surrounded by the ever-growing popularity of Hip Hop. During this time, his passion for diversity & inclusion began to grow, due to his diverse living environment. This combination of experiences has cultivated into him becoming the “Hip Hop D&I Guy”.
Campbell has been a DJ fo...
2021-01-171h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 21 - Capt. Winston ScottThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with retired U.S. Navy Captain and aviator, Winston Scott.
Captain Scott was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1992. Serving as a mission specialist, he logged over 24 days in space; including 3 spacewalks, totaling over 19 hours. Currently, Captain Scott serves as Senior Advisor to the President for External Relations as well as being a professor of aeronautics and professor of music at Florida Institute of Technology.
Career Communications Gro...
2021-01-101h 04High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 20 - Matt Bowman & Rev. Dr. Willie Wade Jr.The BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our host, Dr. Mark Vaughn sits down with the Executive Director of the Stars & Stripes Committee, Matt Bowman and special guest, Rev. Dr. Willie Wade Jr.
As the Executive Director of the Stars & Stripes Committee, Bowman works closely with senior leaders from all five services and the National Guard Bureau to build the nations STEM Capacity.
Rev. Dr. Wade Jr. is an author and ordained Baptist Minister with 25 yers of experience and training.
Career Communications Group’s High...
2020-12-271h 00
Flowerchild RamblesIs this happening? | IntroductionYeah so... let’s test things out. I’ll have notes next time and lmk what you all would like for me to talk about... alright, let’s get into it! • https://linktr.ee/Flowerchild.ccg
2020-12-2306 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 19 - Aisha BoweThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with the founder and CEO of STEMBoard, Aisha Bowe.
STEMBoard creates smart systems and solutions for large-scale, U.S. federal, and private sector clients. Prior to founding STEMBoard, Bowe worked at NASA’s Ames Research Center where she focused on miniaturized satellites and aircraft trajectory optimization. She has received numerous awards for her dedication to technical excellence and thee principles of diversity and opportunity, including the 40 Under 40: Tech Diversity - Silicon Valley, U.S. Wom...
2020-12-2047 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 18 - Davyd JonesThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with Wealth Advisor, Davyd Jones.
As a wealth advisor, Jones serves the current and future financial needs of the long term investor with a specific focus on efficient income planning strategies. The former 2010 Ball State University football team captain and four year letterman has shifted his passions and dedicated himself to a life of service and giving back.
If he isn’t back in Muncie, serving on Ball State’s Black Alumni...
2020-12-131h 02High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 17 - Dr. Elodie Billionniere & Dr. Monique RossThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with Associate Professor at Miami Dade College, Dr. Elodie Billionniere, and Assistant Professor at Florida International University, Dr. Monique Ross.
Dr. Billionnaire has helped the Miami Dade College secure millions in federal funding the past three years for STEM and emerging technology education programs with industry partners as well as a collaborative high-tech learning hub with the aim of providing further opportunities to minoritized and low-income populations to meet the work force needs....
2020-12-061h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 16 - Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole GreenThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with Founder of the Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation, Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green.
Dr. Green is a STEM pioneer, influencer, humanitarian, and entrepreneur who is introducing the world to the next generation of cancer treatments and affordable healthcare through her expertise in physics, nanomedicine, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. She currently serves as the Director of the NanoBioPhotonics and Targeted Cancer Theraputics Laboratory and an Assistant Professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the De...
2020-11-2953 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 15 - Dr. Tyrone TabornThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s special episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, narrate Career Communications Group’s CEO, Dr. Tyrone Taborn’s episode of The Solopreneur’s Journey with Jewel Daniels.
Dr. Taborn is publisher, chairman, and CEO of Career Communications Group, Inc. Along with being CEO, Dr. Taborn is also the Founder of the Foundation for Educational Development, which aims to raise awareness of technology literacy in minority communities across America.
Dr. Taborn has been recognized as an influential, historical figure who has had sign...
2020-11-2251 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 14 - Dr. Korie GraysonThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with biomedical engineer and diversity advocate in STEM, Dr. Korie Grayson.
Dr. Grayson is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Michigan in Chemical Engineering. She has received numerous awards, such as the Robert Moiza Graduate Distinguished Service Award in 2016.
Dr. Grayson is extremely passionate about increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in STEM by illustrating that representation matters. She is the Diversity Chair for @women.doing.science, a pop...
2020-11-1557 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 13 - Dr. BJ Johnson & Dr. Julie BlumreiterThe BEYA STEM Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with the Co-Founders of ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Dr. BJ Johnson and Dr. Julie Blumreiter.
As CEO, Dr. Johnson's passion and leadership for this work has helped him to secure investors and strategic partners to assist in the development and deployment of the ClearFlame technology. As Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Blumreiter is committed to developing and maintaining a clean, sustainable and equitable future for all people.
The duo co-founded ClearFlame to develop so...
2020-11-0854 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 12 - Dr. Tiffany AndersonThe BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with Founder and CEO of Crown Therapy, LLC, Dr. Tiffany Anderson.
Dr. Anderson is a proud, Black psychotherapist based in Baltimore, MD, who specializes in individuals, couples and family therapy.
Dr. Anderson created Crown Therapy, LLC to cultivate a light-filled community that supports mental health and spiritual growth. Her practice dismantles generational traumas, fosters spiritual awareness, empowers one’s self-identity, interrupts pathological patterns, ignites intimate connections and family relationships.
2020-11-0157 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday: Ep. 11 - Capt. Donnie CochranOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen, sit down with the first African American pilot to fly with The Blue Angels, Capt. Donnie Cochran.
Capt. Cochran’s Navy career included duty as a fighter pilot, flying the RF-8G and F-14A & D from the decks of the aircraft carriers USS Nimitz, USS Coral Sea, USS Enterprise, USS Ranger and the USS Kitty Hawk. Cpt. Cochran was the Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron 111. Captain Cochran’s distinguished career also included two tours with the United Stat...
2020-09-2753 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 10: Dr. Victor McCraryOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with 2011 BEYA Scientist of the Year, Dr. Victor McCrary.
Vice President for Research and Graduate Programs at the University of the District of Columbia, Dr. McCrary leads the growth, development, direction, and oversight of the University’s research enterprise. He is a change agent and serial innovator, responsible for developing comprehensive, sustainable research strategies, fostering trans-disciplinary research and expanding research programs via engagement with federal and state agencies and private entities, including his significant contributions to Morgan State University becoming one of onl...
2020-09-201h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 9: Dr. Ruthie LyleOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with 2010 Women of Color STEM Awardee and CCG Hall of Famer, Dr. Ruthie Lyle for a conversation on Invention Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Lyle is the first African American woman to earn a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering.
Dr. Lyle has distinguished herself as an Innovation Thought Leader. She has earned over 176 issued patents; and is believed to have the most inventions for any black woman in the world. Dr. Lyle successfully pas...
2020-09-1455 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 8: Dr. Donna BellOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with the 2018 Women of Color Technologist of the Year, Dr. Donna Bell, for a conversation on Industry 4.0: Technology & Career Development.
Dr. Bell is Global Director, Technology and Features Strategy and Planning at Ford Motor Company. Collaborating with key stakeholders, Dr. Bell establishes and communicates customer driven strategies that increase corporate growth in areas such as connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), driver assist technology (DAT), and robotics.
Dr. Bell’s proven delivery and technical excellence led to her receiving multiple patents...
2020-08-3046 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 7: Kendall NorrisOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Kendall Norris for a conversation on Education and Wellness: Emotional, Mental, Physical and Spiritual.
Norris in the Co-founder of the Global Leadership Forum (GLF), an organization focused on connecting the world's leading STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) organizations who are engaging, educating, empowering and transforming underserved communities, and building tomorrow's workforce. He is passionate about connecting individuals and organizations so they can work more collaboratively to achieve maximum results in creating opportunities for underserved communities. He also partners wit...
2020-08-1655 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 6: Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn BoydOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Rev. Dr. Gwen Boyd for a conversation on The Digital Divide: The Impact of Access to Technology on the Education of Minorities.
Rev Dr. Boyd is an engineer and is described as a dynamic and relevant leader, a prolific motivational speaker, a powerful preacher and a prominent advocate for STEM education. Boyd’s professional career of more than three decades at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory was highlighted by exemplary leadership and dedicated service as part of engin...
2020-08-0950 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 5: Toni RobinsonOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Lango Deen and Dr. Mark Vaughn sit down with Toni Robinson for a conversation on the power of recognition.
Emmy-nominated producer, Toni Robinson began her career over 30 years ago at Baltimore, Maryland’s ABC-TV affiliate as Associate Producer for People Are Talking. Toni jumped from local to the “Hollywood Standard” in broadcast production when King World Entertainment hired her as segment producer for the syndicated Tim & Daphne Reid Show. As an independent producer, Toni has booked, interviewed, written, and produced talk shows, live events, and syndicated PBS cable shows feat...
2020-08-021h 01High-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 4: Monica EmersonOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Lango Deen and Dr. Mark Vaughn sit down with Monica Emerson for a conversation on the consistent barriers to Black Girls in STEM.
Monica Emerson is a highly respected senior consultant with over thirty years of experience in human resources management, leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the founder and owner of Inclusive Performance Solutions, she focuses on providing clients with authoritative guidance and exceptional services that enable optimal organizational performance. As a nationally respected strategist, Ms. Emerson brings a wealth of practical experience from both the private and governemnent sectors on how...
2020-07-1948 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 3: Jem PagánOn today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, Lango Deen and Dr. Mark Vaughn sit down with Jem Pagan for a conversation about The New Normal.
Jem Pagan leverages his 25+ years of experience as an IT executive to consult with enterprises on new market trends, disruptions, and innovations. He served as the Chief Enterprise Architect and Chief Information Security Officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Office for Information Technology. He is a member of the New York and Boston CTO clubs, Open Networking Users Group, Chief Marketing Officers Association, Cyber Security Alliance, Cloud Standards Council, Open Internet eXchange and the Advisor...
2020-07-1249 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 2: Dr. Pamela McCauleyWe're joined today by 2019 Women of Color STEM Conference Technologist of the Year, Dr. Pamela McCauley. She is an internationally recognized Industrial Engineering researcher, STEM advocate, university leader, seasoned entrepreneur, innovator, and experienced Federal Program Director. Dr. McCauley is also an acclaimed keynote speaker, a dedicated professor, and Associate Dean of Academic Programs in the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University. She served as the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program Director from 2018-2020. Dr. McCauley is an award-winning educator and author and her teaching efforts have resulted in the receipt of both the College o...
2020-06-2839 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday - Ep. 1: Dr. Mark VaughnWe're joined today by Dr. Mark D. Vaughn. He manages technical talent pipelining and leads the Office of STEM for Corning Incorporated. In this role, Dr. Vaughn is responsible for coordinating campus relations and college recruiting, working in collaboration with human resources managers, chiefs of staff, and delivery officers. Vaughn began his 32-year career with Corning in 1988 as a Research Technician. He earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Alfred University, a Master of Science degree in Optics from the University of Rochester, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to accepting his...
2020-06-0742 minHigh-Tech SundayHigh-Tech Sunday IntroductionBeginning Sunday, June 7, 2020, CCG Media and the associated alumni communities will present High-Tech Sunday. High-Tech Sunday will be a one-hour conversational style program where alumni would engage and inform the audience about professional development utilizing spiritual philosophies.
Weekly discussions will be focused around topics like professional development, science and technology, workforce and family balance, ethics, and respect for others.
Stemming from each of these five principles, the weekly events will focus on discussing and analyzing the societal problems at the intersection of technology and culture through a lens informed by spiritual philosophies.
So join us on Sunday, June 7, 2020 for the ina...
2020-06-0201 min
The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey#20: How CCG Supplies are Leading Their Business with Values and Value with Ben ElvidgeBH020 - How CCG Supplies are Leading Their Business with Values and Value Ben Elvidge serves as Company Director at CCG Supplies, a full-service healthcare organization that provides information technology resources and medical supplies to clients such as the NHS. In addition to his work with CCG Services, Ben is the co-founder and former Co-CEO of a charity called Don’t Mind Me UK, which aims to provide a place for connection and conversation regarding mental health. Ben also works as Company Director at Elite Cricket, a company that produces bats for cricket players internationally. Ben...
2019-12-1229 min
Countdown City GeekcastThe CCG Review of TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIESWhats up Geeks and Geekettes! Steady here and this week I am joined by AJ Nightwing, Tina, and JC as we give our Countdown City Geekcast review of Teen Titans Go! to the Movies. Like us on Facebook: Countdown City Geekcast on FB Follow us on Instagram: countdowncitygeekcast Follow us on Twitter: @CCG_Podcast Subscribe to us on YouTube: Countdown City Geekcast on YouTube Music by Bensound
2018-09-0147 min
Countdown City GeekcastA review of 10 Cloverfield Lane, Ghostbusters movie news, and the CCG review of DEADPOOLWhat's up Geeks & Geekettes! In this episode Steady provides a glimpse into the world of 10 Cloverfield Lane, the geekcasters talk about recent Ghostbuster movie news, and we heat up the chimi-changas and review DEADPOOL!
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Team GFB RadioEpisode 66 – Team GFB Presents: Dave Lang and the CCG All-Star Spectacular<p>The entirety of this show was recorded live from the Playstation Experience, where Dave interviewed a metric ton of CCGs. He started off talking with Playstation’s Matt Kessler, but was quickly ambushed by CBSi’s Jeff Gerstmann mid-interview. Please savor this chat, as we suspect it will be the last time Matt will be allowed to speak on Playstation’s behalf. After getting … <a href="https://teamgfbradio.com/episode-66-team-gfb-presents-dave-lang-and-the-ccg-all-star-spectacular/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 66 – Team GFB Presents: Dave Lang and the CCG All-Star Spectac...
2015-12-1419 min