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The Electric Vibe PodcastFrom Paynesville, MN to Paisley Park-A DJ's Journey with Prince's DJ Michael HoltzIn this episode of the Electric Vibe Podcast, hosts J David Silva and Kurt Hoffman welcome DJ Michael Holtz, who shares his journey in the music industry, his experiences with Prince, and the vibrant Purple community. They discuss the impact of influential figures like Pepe Willie, the evolution of DJing, and memorable moments from events at Paisley Park. Michael reflects on his musical influences, the art of mixing deep cuts, and the relationships built through shared love for music.
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Rebel Health CollectiveFrom 400 lbs to Half Marathons & Body Building: Michael's Type 1 TurnaroundIn this episode of Rebel Health Collective, I sat down with Michael Fitzpatrick—type 1 diabetic turned fitness devotee—to unpack his astonishing transformation. Diagnosed at 14 and burdened by a BMI of 50, monthly hypoglycemic seizures, and arrhythmias, Michael dug into low-carb living and Dr. Bernstein’s principles. Over the next few years he slashed his A1C from the mid-6s to under 5%, went from couch to half-marathons, and now pumps iron to stay lean and strong. We dive into his precise hypo-correction with powdered dextrose, basal-rate fine-tuning, CGM & pump hacks, and the online communities that saved his life.If y...2025-05-2738 min
Youth Career Readiness: The One Question PodcastLou Holtz: Make Good ChoicesMichael: Welcome to Youth Career Readiness, the One Question Podcast where we talk to people across careers about their professional journeys and what advice they would offer us to help all middle and high schoolers explore, experiment with, and discover careers.Jean, if you were a Notre Dame football fan, as I was in the 1980s, then Lou Holtz was your guy.He was the head coach, charismatic, and good.His 12-0 1988 Notre Dame team was the consensus national champion.And he’s the only coach that I’m aware of to l...2025-05-1303 min
For Immediate ReleaseFIR #443: From RSS to ChatGPT -- FIR's 20-Year Tech Communications ChronicleFor Immediate Release launched on January 3, 2005. Episode #1 explained what podcasting is, then looked at the role blogs played in the tsunami tragedy in Asia. On our 20th anniversary, Neville and Shel recall FIR’s origins and the many changes the show has undergone in two decades, some significant milestones, memorable moments, some of the challenges we have faced over the years, and other recollections. We will return to our normal programming next week.
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FIR Episode #1
First mention of podcasting for business (Rex Hammock) in September 2024
FIR Interview: Michael Whiley at GM on th...2025-01-0352 min
Nature's ArchiveBONUS: Top 10 Favorite Species with Griff Griffith, Michelle Fullner, and Michael HawkWhat do parasitic plants, 600 year old oak trees, salmon, and hoverflies have in common? Well, they are some of Griff's, Michelle Fullner’s and my favorite wild organisms! Today’s episode is a fun conversation with Michelle Fullner, Griff Griffith, and myself, Michael Hawk, where we advocate for our 10 favorite animals and plants. We each bring three species to the conversation…well, not physically. And we had a bit of a game to decide who got to pick the 10th one. All I’m saying is that I still think that aphids would be good at soccer, but you’...2024-09-101h 11
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Further Together the ORAU PodcastEvery kid wants to be an astronaut: A conversation with Abhishek Desai, NASA Postdoctoral Program FellowLike just about any kid, Abhishek Desai grew up in India with dreams of becoming an astronaut. While that dream didn't come true, Desai is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow studying space from Earth. His project at NASA focuses multimessenger and multiwavelength astronomy to explain processes happening inside an Active Galactic Nuclei. In this conversation with Further Together's Michael Holtz, Desai talks about coming to the United States for his education, the importance of collaboration and mentorship, the value of the NASA NPP program, and more. To learn more about the NASA Postdoctoral Program, visit https://npp.orau.org...2024-04-2527 min
Project Redemption4. Two incredible authors, two compelling messages: Security in God & Battles Fought in His NameWelcome to this week’s episode of the Redemption Press Author Spotlight, where we shine a light on the voices that are inspiring readers worldwide. Our new format promises exclusive interviews with our authors, giving you a front-row seat to their latest releases and the stories behind their messages.
Episode Highlights:
Spotlight 1: Cheryl Lutz – Securely Held
Host: Athena Dean Holtz
Book: Securely Held: Finding Significance and Security in the Shelter of God’s Embrace
Overview: Cheryl Lutz takes us on a transformative journey from approval-seeking to finding profound security in God. Through personal stories and pr...2024-04-2225 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastMoving across the world to follow his passion: A conversation with James Rogers, Ph.D., NASA NPP FellowJames Rogers, Ph.D., is an astrobiologist in the NASA Postdoctoral Program. He studies exoplanets (extra-solar bodies like planets, asteroids, etc.). Rogers says scientists have detected thousands of exoplanets orbiting stars throughout the galaxy. Studying exoplanets and planet formation can help us piece together how our solar system fits into the galaxy and the universe. In this conversation, Rogers talks to host Michael Holtz about his fellowship, making the transition from England to the United States, the role of mentorship and collaboration in his work, and what comes next during his fellowship. To learn more about the NASA Postdoctoral...2024-04-1023 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastThe right mentors can change your life: A conversation with Kelly Luis, NASA Postdoctoral Program FellowKelly Luis, Ph.D., is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory Water and Ecosystems Group. A native of Hawaii, Luis studies what the color of water can tell us about the health of aquatic ecosystems. During her conversation with host Michael Holtz, Luis talks about the trajectory of her career, how she is contributing to science at NASA, obstacles she's overcome to get to where she is, and so much more. To learn more about the NASA Postdoctoral Program, visit https://npp.orau.org/index.html2024-04-0430 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastColorectal Cancer Awareness Month: New test for prevention and early detectionAs Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024 comes to a close, Further Together host Michael Holtz, a 12-year survivor of stage IIIB colorectal cancer, talks to Eric Mayer and Jessica Etheridge, CEO and director of marketing and branding, respectively, for Knoxville-based New Day Diagnostics. This March, New Day launched ColoHealth, a screening blood test for people at average risk of developing colorectal cancer. They talk about the importance of prevention and early detection, the rise in colorectal cancer rates among people under age 50, and the changing scientific landscape for early detection tests. Learn more at https://newdaydiagnostics.com/2024-03-2634 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastWomen in STEM History at ORAU: Evelyn Watson, Ann Sipe and Helen VodopickWhile the idea of recognizing women in STEM has been a more recent phenomenon, ORAU has long included women in its scientific enterprise. In this episode, Amber Davis and Matthew Underwood introduce host Michael Holtz to three women among the many who have made history at ORAU. Meet Evelyn Watson, Ann Sipe and Helen Vodopick, three women who made significant contributions to work at the Oak Ridge Institute for Nuclear Studies (the original name of ORAU). Their backstories are fascinating, and they were innovators in their own right. Watson was an English major who became a self-taught nuclear physicist...2024-03-1847 min
ORISE FeaturecastThere's nothing 'soft' about having soft skills: A conversation with Mariana SorrozaMariana Sorroza is an intern in the National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program. Her research focuses on the importance of "soft skills," like interpersonal communication, presentation skills and the like. While they're called "soft,' Sorroza believes these skills to be very important. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks to Sorroza about her internship, plans for her future, the importance of representation in the science and the importance of taking care of your mental health. Tune in for a wide-ranging and important conversation.Learn more about the NNSA MSIIP: https...2024-03-1131 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastInside the NASA Science Mission Directorate: A conversation with Dr. Nicky FoxDr. Nicola "Nicky" Fox, is the associate administrator for the NASA Science Mission Directorate, which essentially means she is the head of science for NASA. Her directorate is responsible for more than 150 missions that are currently in space or in development. Further Together hosts Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood talk to Fox about the importance of her role, the trajectory of her career, how she became interested in science and how the desire to work for NASA brought her from England to the United States. She also tells a great story about how her father propped 8-month-old Nicky in...2024-03-1145 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastThe power of connection and sharing our cancer stories: A conversation with Anjee Davis and Ryan ViethMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the #1 cancer killer of men under age 50 and #2 of women under age 50. In this episode of Further Together, Michael Holtz welcomes his best friend, Ryan Vieth, as guest co-host. Ryan is in active treatment for stage IV colorectal cancer; Michael is a 12-year survivor of stage III colorectal cancer. They met when they were named 2023 Ambassadors for Fight Colorectal Cancer, a leading advocacy organization dedicated to the fight against colorectal cancer. Together, Michael and Ryan have a conversation with Anjee Davis, CEO of Fight CRC, during which they talk about...2024-03-0550 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastImproving quality of life for cancer survivors throughout their lives: A conversation with Shelley Fuld NassoMore than 18 million people in the United States are cancer survivors, and survivors are living longer than ever before. At the same time, the health impacts and side effects of cancer treatment can show up many years after treatment has ended. The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer. In this episode of the Further Together podcast, Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood talk to Shelley Fuld Nasso, CEO of NCCS. Full disclosure: Holtz is a member of the NCCS Cancer Policy Advocacy Team, which works with lawmakers on policy issues...2024-02-2840 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastLooking ahead to the 2024 ORAU Annual Meeting: A conversation with Ken Tobin and Cathy ForeIn this episode of Further Together: The ORAU Podcast, Ken Tobin, chief research and university partnerships officer, and Cathy Fore, senior director of university partnerships, look ahead to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Council of Sponsoring Institutions. In conversation with Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood, Tobin and Fore talk about the meeting's theme -- Redefining the Next Generation STEM Enterprise -- as well as the slate of keynote speakers and panelists. The annual meeting is a great opportunity to bring together ORAU subject matter experts, university consortium members and federal agency partners to discuss key issues and build relationships...2024-02-2132 minFurther Together the ORAU Podcast'I can do more than I thought I could do': A conversation with Amanda Lopez, NASA Postdoctoral Program FellowAmanda Lopez is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow in the Water and Systems Group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Her research background is in coastal geoscience world and she is currently studying the impact of wildfires on the land-sea interface. In this episode of Further Together, Lopez tells host Michael Holtz that she has wanted to be a scientist for as far back as she can remember. Her childhood included a love of Bill Nye the Science Guy and Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" series. Lopez says no one in her family was surprised she wanted to pursue the sciences. She...2024-02-1421 minORISE FeaturecastAlways follow your dreams: A conversation with ORISE Future of Science Award winner Jenny PaulJenny Paul, who is an ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow at the Environmental Protection Agency's Gulf Ecosystem Measuring and Monitoring Division and Gulf of Mexico Division, is the recipient of the ORISE Future of Science Postdoctoral Award. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, Paul and host Michael Holtz discuss her research in benthic ecologies, what the Future of Science Award means to her, the importance of mentorship and collaboration, and so much more. To learn more about Paul and the ORISE Future of Science Awards, visit https://orise.orau.gov/resources/stem/professional-development/during-the-internship/future-of-science-awards.html2024-02-1436 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastStudying the history of the universe: A conversation with Taylor Hutchison, Ph.D., NASA NPP FellowTaylor Hutchison, a NASA Postdoctoral Fellow working on the James Webb Space Telescope, says her research focus is on distant galaxies --some of the first galaxies ever found in the early universe -- which give us a view toward understanding the history of the universe. In this episode of Further Together, host Michael Holtz asks Hutchison about her research emphasis, how she got to be a NASA NPP Fellow, what led her to a career in the sciences and so much more. To learn more about the NASA NPP Program, visit https://npp.orau.org/index.html2024-02-0727 min
Further Together the ORAU PodcastMen don't have to face cancer alone: A conversation with Trevor Maxwell, founder of Man Up to CancerTrevor Maxwell was diagnosed with Stage IV colorectal cancer in March 2018. During his treatment journey he was dismayed to learn that support services specifically geared to men are sorely lacking, so he set out to change that. In 2019, he launched Man Up to Cancer, an organization that encourages men facing all forms of cancer to avoid isolation and connect with each other. Men find connection in The Howling Place, a private Facebook group, in 40-plus chapters across North America and around the world, and at an annual retreat called the Gathering of Wolves. MUTC also offers chemo backpacks to...2024-01-2959 min
ORISE FeaturecastHow the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship impacts the classroom, a panel conversationEducators who are selected for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship say the program changes their lives and their classrooms for the better. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, Michael Holtz talks to four current and former AEF Fellows about how the program has impacted their lives and the lives of their students. Gretel von Bargen, Kelly Day, Amy Szczepanski and Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner share their experiences in this wide-ranging and informative conversation. Gretel von Bargen was an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in the Department of Energy, Office of Science. After th...2024-01-2955 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastTraining future workers in bioprocessing: ORAU's Innovation Partnership with Villanova UniversityORAU and Villanova University teamed up to offer a workshop during which participants received certification in Basic Industry Bioprocessing Techniques. In this episode of Further Together, host Michael Holtz talks with Rosalind Wynn, associate professor in the Villanova Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Tracie Curtright, ORAU project manager, about the Innovation Partnership Program that funded the workshop. The certification earned by workshop participants is recognized by most pharmaceutical industry processing facilities. Participants were successful in growing cells and were able to measure cell viability/population. Mammalian cell culture samples created during this workshop are currently under cryopreservation...2024-01-1837 minORISE FeaturecastThe importance of creating community: A conversation with ORISE CDC Fellow Elizanette LopezElizanette Lopez is an ORISE Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where she is studying how to develop plans for preparing and responding to public health emergencies. In this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Lopez discusses the evolution of her career since her earliest interest in becoming a scientist at the age of seven and deciding she wanted to work for the CDC as early as age eight. The discussion ranges from the value of collaboration and mentorship to the importance of representation as a Hispanic scientist, and finding and building a community of support. Learn...2024-01-1524 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastFollow your passions: An interview with former NASA NPP Fellow Reinier JanssenReinier Janssen is a staff scientist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Host Michael Holtz had the opportunity to talk to Janssen toward the end of his NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship, where he worked on novel instrumentation based on superconducting detectors. During this conversation, Holtz and Janssen discuss how he developed his interest in science, what the NASA NPP Fellowship has meant to his career, what drives him, and what happens next. To learn more about the NASA NPP, visit https://npp.orau.org/index.html2023-12-2023 minORISE FeaturecastProud to be an American: Lachanda Garrison discusses the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator FellowshipThe Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to serve in the national education arena. Fellows spend eleven months working in Federal agencies or in U.S. Congressional offices, applying their extensive knowledge and classroom experiences to national education program and/or education policy efforts. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks with Jill Latchana, ORISE program manager for the AEF, and Lachanda Garrison, a U.S. Department of Energy AEF Fellow on Capitol Hill. In this episode, Garrison shares her experience as a...2023-12-2000 minNature's Archive#86: Double Feature! The Yard of the Future and We Live in a 10% WorldDouble the nature content in the same amount of time as a typical Nature's Archive? Well, I think we've come close today, and no, we're not playing an interview at double speed.Here's your chance to hear two episodes of the Jumpstart Nature podcast from our pilot season, covering the topics of treating your yard like a habitat (The Yard of the Future Full Show Notes), and how shifting baseline syndrome affects our perception of the health of the environment (We Live in a 10% World Full Show Notes).You might recognize bits and pieces of t...2023-12-1857 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastHealth equity in the spotlight: Brenda Blunt and Michael Holtz record a StoryCorp conversationHost Michael Holtz and Brenda Blunt, ORAU senior director of health policy, had the opportunity to participate in the StoryCorps Project while attending the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Health Equity Conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. Listeners may be familiar with StoryCorps from interviews that air on National Public Radio. During this interview, Holtz and Blunt talk about health equity through their experiences in and around the healthcare system and as patients within the system, and how ORAU is working to help solve the equity puzzle. ORAU has permission from the StoryCorps Project to broadcast...2023-12-1342 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastMeeting the Moment: Aligning ORAU's capabilities with the federal government's cancer research prioritiesFurther Together host Michael Holtz gets the tables turned on him and becomes the interviewee in this episode. Holtz received a Thought Leadership Research Award through the ORAU Research and University Partnerships Office to write a white paper that makes recommendations for research projects based on ORAU's capabilities and the federal government's cancer research priorities. Matthew Underwood, communications and marketing specialist, and Brenda Blunt, senior health policy director, talk with Holtz about ORAU's history in the cancer space, from running a cancer hospital for 24 years, to managing long-term epidemiology programs for workers exposed to radiation in the workplace, to...2023-11-291h 04Further Together the ORAU PodcastLooking ahead to living on the moon: A conversation with Laura Fackrell, NASA NPP FellowLaura Fackrell is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow who is looking ahead to the potential for humans living on the moon. Her research focuses on the role of nitrogen in lunar habitats, particularly how nitrogen is affected by plants and microbes in the soil or growth medium. Nitrogen is a key element in plant growth, so her research will also have an impact on creating better and more sustainable agriculture here on earth. In this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Fackrell talks about her career in research, the value of mentorship, and the value of being a mentor to...2023-11-2119 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 134: ORAU launches STEM Accelerator to meet the challenge of strengthening our scientific capacityThe United States is falling behind in STEM proficiency. Our country faces a great challenge in improving the capability and capacity of the U.S. STEM workforce in a globally competitive environment. ORAU has created the STEM Accelerator to face this challenge head on. In this episode, Michael Holtz talk to Liv Blackmon, director of the ORAU STEM Accelerator, about the mission, vision and goals of this critical initiative, why focusing on the nuclear energy industry is the first priority for the OSA, and how ORAU is uniquely qualified to bring together the key stakeholders that are part of...2023-11-1545 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastMeet Daniel Watters: NASA NPP Fellow and global storm chaserDaniel Watters, a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is a global storm chaser. Fortunately, he can chase storms from the comfort of being behind a computer screen. Watters studies global precipitation using satellites, specifically focused on comparing data between satellites and RADAR systems. Daniel, who is from England, talks to host Michael Holtz about cultural adjustments to life in Huntsville, how he cultivated his interest in science, applying to the NASA NPP, and so much more. Listen to learn more about Watters's mission. To learn more about the NASA NPP, visit https...2023-11-0824 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastORAU's annual giving campaign: helping the community in big and small waysORAU's annual giving campaign is underway. Host Michael Holtz's yearly conversation with Naomi Asher, executive director of United Way of Anderson County, which serves Anderson, Campbell, Morgan and Scott Counties. Naomi invited two partner organizations, Katie Burnette from the YWCA of Knoxville and the Tennessee Valley. and David Allred from Oak Ridge Periodic Tables, to discuss the ways they serve the community together. We discuss how UWAC and its partner agencies fill in the gaps in big and small ways. The YWCA helps women escape domestic violence by providing advocacy in the legal system and housing for women and...2023-10-2536 minORISE FeaturecastRecruiting Hispanic researchers into science: A conversation with Eriko Padron and Yvonne GarciaEriko Padron Regalado is an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where he is conducting research on immunoassays and vaccines. Eriko is originally from Mexico and has studied in Saudi Arabia and at Oxford University in England. He is joined by Yvonne Garcia, health communications specialist at the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, who conducts outreach in an effort to recruit Hispanic students into science. Padron shares his incredible career journey (seriously, it's amazing), and he and Garcia discuss the importance of representation in the sciences. Both are committed to...2023-10-2542 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 130: ORAU supports the Thompson Race Against CancerWe continue our focus on some of the community organizations and events ORAU supports with this conversation about the Thompson Cancer Survival Center Race Against Cancer. The Race, now in its 29th year, races funds for the patients and their families treated at Thompson Cancer Survivor Center. Since it's inception, the race has raised more than $7.4 million for cancer education and support in East Tennessee. Host Michael Holtz, who was treated at Thompson and served as race chair twice, talks to Gina Williams, director of development in the Covenant Health Office of Philanthropy, about all things Race Against Cancer...2023-10-1820 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 129: Going the distance with the Secret City Half MarathonAs a company, ORAU loves to support the communities in which we do business. We regularly support community events like the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K, an annual event in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks to Bryan Campbell, a colleague and fellow cancer survivor, who is passionate about events like the Secret City Half and others. We talk about the race, Bryan's love for running, his cancer journey and so much more. To register for the Secret City Half Marathon, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/OakRidge/secretcityhalfmarathon2023-10-1132 minORISE FeaturecastEpisode 21: Setting the example for global citizenship: A conversation with Fulbright Scholar Mariah GuevaraMariah Guevara, who holds a biomedical engineering degree from Brown University, has a full plate and she loves it! At the time she and host Michael Holtz had this conversation, Guevara had recently been named a Fulbright Scholar. She was teaching students to prepare for the American College Testing (ACT) Test part time, conducting research at a local university and studying for the Medical College Admission Test. And, she was preparing to go to Spain to teach English as part of her Fulbright Scholarship. She had been an ORISE intern at the Department of Homeland Security Transition Branch, where...2023-10-0421 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastThe feeling of belonging to a community; what Claudia Alvarez cherishes about being a scientistClaudia Alvarez Carreno is a third-year NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow who is a medical doctor by training and then discovered that she really enjoys basic science. She finished medical school then pursued a doctoral degree in biological sciences. Her research at NASA focuses on the origins of life. She says you can tell a lot about the history of humanity by studying the molecules of humans. Alvarez Carreno studies proteins -- in particular she studies patterns of ribosomal proteins across all living organisms to help understand past events. In this episode of Further Together: The ORAU Podcast, Alvarez Carreno talks...2023-10-0420 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastMental health and DEIA considerations in the preparedness and response spaceAs National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we offer a second episode of Further Together that focuses on our expertise in the preparedness space. This conversation focuses on preparedness through various lenses, including mental health and psychological first aid, and diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. On a national level we are experiencing a mental health crisis of epic proportions that was exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. And, mental health needs have to be considered in preparedness and response planning. Michael Holtz and Amber Davis talk to Matthew Schnupp, project manager and health education specialist on ORAU's public health...2023-09-271h 02ORISE FeaturecastHow do multiple factors affect exposure risk models? A conversation with Sara HowardSara Howard, an epidemiologist at ORISE, is working with a researcher at Vanderbilt University to study how factors that change over time impact the models assessing exposure and health risks from radiation exposures. Their ORAU-Directed Research and Development project is still in its early stages, but Howard explains the science behind assessing multiple factors, why the research is important, and what the outcome could be. Join Michael Holtz and co-host Amber Davis for an interesting and enlightening conversation about work that is part of the ongoing Million Worker Study, which has been underway for many years.2023-09-1918 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEnding cancer as we know it, for everyone: A conversation with Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CANThe American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, are committed to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. ORAU has supported the work of both organizations by sponsoring Relay For Life and Lights of Hope events for many years. Further Together host Michael Holtz is a member of ACS CAN's National Ambassador Team and a long-time volunteer for the organization. In this episode, he and co-host Matthew Underwood talk to Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN, about the organization's role in making the fight against cancer a national priority, efforts to...2023-09-1952 minORISE FeaturecastValuing the Teacher Experience: A conversation about the Albert Einstein Fellowship ProgramJennifer Childress, a high school science teacher in Alaska, recently completed the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program. During her fellowship, Childress was part of the Department of Defense (DoD) STEM program. Her experience as an educator proved valuable to helping shape some of the programming offered through DoD STEM. In this episode, Michael Holtz and Bryan Campbell talk to Childress and Jill Latchana, ORISE program manager for the AEF program. The AEF program provides unique opportunities for accomplished K-12 STEM educators to serve 11 months ina federal agency or U.S. Congressional office. Einstein Fellows bring t...2023-09-1438 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastSo no one faces cancer alone: A conversation about the Cancer Support Community of East TennesseeGiven our history of working in the cancer space, it makes perfect sense that ORAU supports several organizations that provide support and advocate for people with cancer. One of those organizations is the Cancer Support Community of East Tennessee, which provides an array of support and educational programs for cancer patients, survivors and family members. In this episode of Further Together, Michael Holtz and Matthew Underwood talk to Beth Hamil, executive director of CSCET, about the organization's mission, the variety of programs they offer, upcoming fundraising events and how people can support their work. To learn more about CSCET...2023-09-1233 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastWhole-community and whole-person preparedness: a conversation for National Preparedness MonthORAU has decades of experience helping the healthcare and public health systems prepare for, respond to and recover from events like pandemics, natural disasters, terrorism and other unforeseen disruptive events. September is National Preparedness Month. In this conversation, Michael Holtz and Amber Davis talk to Jennifer Burnette and Will Artley from ORAU's Public Health and Healthcare Team, about preparedness for older individuals, rural communities, urban areas, etc. They also discuss the ripple effects of climate change on the growing number of natural disasters and the ever-present state of readiness, as well as a series of discussion guides the team...2023-09-0549 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastOne ORAU: Empowered employees and a strong culture keep us growing further togetherAs an employer based in East Tennessee, ORAU is a humble company with a great story to tell. In this episode, Andy Page, president and CEO; Keri Cagle, senior director of all things peer review; and Lauren Schaffer from our employee relations team, discuss the strength of our company. With host Michael Holtz and co-host Bryan Campbell the team discusses what it means to be One ORAU, how our corporate culture has been strengthened over the years by the pandemic and the flexibility of our workforce, the results of our employee survey, and so much more. 2023-08-3135 minORISE FeaturecastIt's not just about STEM: A conversation about the DOE Scholars ProgramThe DOE Scholars Program is designed to create a pipeline of highly qualified talent in disciplinary fields that support mission critical areas of the U.S. Department of Energy. While DOE is focused on science and research, not everyone in the Scholars Program has a background in STEM. Cristina Cordero, program coordinator for the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship, is a former DOE Scholar with a background in communications and public administration. She is also a mentor for the Scholars program. In this episode, Cordero and host Michael Holtz discuss her role, the trajectory of her career, and how she g...2023-08-3021 min
Project RedemptionDiscover The Power Of Storytelling To Convey Biblical Truths
Looking for a powerful way to share the gospel? Join us today as we dive into Michael Merker’s remarkable journey in using theater to bring Biblical truths alive and discover profound lessons that await us all.Michael Merker has both a bachelor’s and a master’s of fine arts (BFA/MFA) in acting and directing, from the Goodman School of Drama of the Art Institute of Chicago (now the Theatre School at DePaul University). After working for years as a professional actor, director, stage manager, and musician, he went on to write, direct, and perform Bible...2023-08-2318 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 122: How and why women use complementary and alternative medicineUse of complementary and alternative medicine, like acupuncture, chiropractic and more, is on the rise. As with most health care services, women tend to be the decision-makers when it comes to using CAM. Brenda Blunt, senior director of health policy, and Davyda Hammond, safety culture program manager, are investigating the experiences of women who use CAM, as well as how providers market to clients and how they see their role in healthcare. Their project is funded through the ORAU-Directed Research and Development program and they have partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University to conduct this research. In this conversation, Blunt...2023-08-1626 minORISE FeaturecastEpisode 16: Investing in Bright Minds: A conversation about mentorship with Joseph GioveJoe Giove is the director of business operations in the Office of Carbon Management for the U.S. Department of Energy. Among his many duties, Giove is a mentor for the Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship, a 10-week summer research fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students in STEM majors. In this episode, Giove and host Michael Holtz discuss his role at DOE, the MLEF program and the important role such programs play in the development of a scientific career, and the value of mentorship from the perspective of being a mentee and a mentor. A lot of ground get covered...2023-08-1625 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 121: ORAU expands opportunities for HBCU students, faculty with Ecological Society of AmericaOur nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Educational Institutions are often untapped resources abounding in talent, ingenuity and expertise but often lacking in the material resources necessary for scientific research. Tapping into HBCU talent resources is why ORAU and the Ecological Society of America officially began a working relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding during the ESA’s 108th annual meeting in Portland, Oregon, on Monday, August 7, 2023. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks to Catherine O'Riordan, executive director of ESA, Jeff Miller, ORAU senior vice president, Teresa Mourad, director of education and dive...2023-08-1028 minORISE FeaturecastReady for the Unthinkable: REAC/TS hosts NATO symposium on exposure event readinessEarlier this summer, the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) hosted the NATO Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Medical Symposium in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The event brought together experts from around the world to share best practices to prepare for events where large numbers of people could be exposed to chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear elements. Imagine, for example, a drone carrying fentanyl flying over a stadium crowded with people. Robbie Beech, a military emergency care nurse from the United Kingdom who leads the NATO CBRN Training Panel, was instrumental in organizing the symposium. In this episode of...2023-08-0800 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 120: How ORAU is helping build a biomedical/biotech economic engine in Middle TennesseeORAU's Research and University Partnerships Office offers Innovation Partnership Grants to bring together University Consortium members and ORAU subject matter experts for meaningful collaborations. One of those collaborations involved Vanderbilt University and the funding of a Tennessee University-Business Showcase focused on building a biomedical/biotech economic engine in Middle Tennessee and beyond. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talks to Brenda Blunt, ORAU senior director of health policy; Scott Massey, president and CEO of Global Action Platform at the Massey School of Business at Belmont University; and Charleson Bell, director of entrepreneurship and and biomedical innovation at the Vanderbilt...2023-08-0246 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 119: Meet the interns: Four talented young people and their summer at ORAUFor the first time ever, the ORAU Research and University Partnerships Office funded four interns to work in various capacities across the organization. Each represents a member of the ORAU University Consortium. This conversation is led by guest host Adam Delahoussaye, a RUPO intern working in Communications and Marketing, and co-hosted by Michael Holtz. Adam, along with Kayla Lacey, Kelsey O'Brien and Tony Zbysinski, discuss their varied internship experiences, what may be in store for their futures, and plan for a "corn meetup" in America's Midwest. The interns are joined by Lindsay Motz from RUPO, who managed the internship...2023-07-2637 minORISE FeaturecastMentoring is the key to understanding science: A conversation with Jeremy BusbyJeremy Busby is associate laboratory director for Isotope Science and Engineering at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Before he was named associate lab director, he held other roles throughout ORNL, and is a former ORISE participant as well. In this conversation, Busby and host Michael Holtz discuss the various roles Busby has held, how he honed his interest in science, and how valuable mentorship, both being mentored and mentoring others, is to the scientific enterprise as a whole. To learn more about ORISE internships and fellowships, visit https://orise.orau.gov/internships-fellowships/index.html2023-07-1923 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 118: Public health's bright and exciting future: A conversation with Julie Crumly and Paul ErwinPublic health has been in the spotlight over the last few years. In this episode, host Michael Holtz talked to two public health luminaries: Julie Crumly, Ph.D., senior researcher at ORAU, and Paul Erwin, M.D., DrPH, professor and dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Crumly received the UAB School of Public Health's Alumni Award for Practice earlier this year. Erwin has roots in East Tennessee. During this conversation, we discussed Crumly's award, how she and ORAU have contributed to the overall practice of public health in East Tennessee and across the...2023-07-1930 minORISE FeaturecastEpisode 12: The joy of leveraging government-run laboratory resources, a conversation with Katie Wozniak, Ph.D.Katherine Wozniak, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory, writes about research being conducted at Los Alamos to ensure her audience, especially policymakers, understands research that includes biotechnological advances in the agricultural sector, and so much more. Wozniak also spent two summers 10 years ago as an ORISE research program participant doing analytical chemistry at the Tobacco and Volatiles Branch of the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Wozniak talks about how her background has set the foundation for her current role and how...2023-07-1227 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 117: Telling the story of the universe, a conversation with NASA NPP Fellow Aaron YungDr. Aaron Yung is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He's a theorist working on what he calls the "mission of the century," the James Webb Space Telescope team. He has been making predictions via galaxy models for the JWST team since he was a graduate student five years ago. During this conversation, host Michael Holtz and Yung discuss the science behind predictive modeling and what it means to be a scientist telling the story of the universe. Interested in the NASA NPP Program? The November application cycle is open with a November 1, 2023, deadline...2023-07-0523 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 116: ORAU's impact on the nation and the worldOn every episode of the Further Together podcast we talk about the work that ORAU does across our various capabilities, but we don't often step back and take stock of our impact on a national and global scale. ORAU is a humble organization focused on the public good, not on bragging about the work we've done over the last 76 years. All of that changes in this episode. CEO Andy Page and Senior Vice President Jeff Miller put some of ORAU's impact in perspective. That impact has been tremendous in many areas, including worker health research, training generations of health...2023-06-2654 minORISE FeaturecastEpisode 11: Cedar Blazek on government working together for a sustainable futureCedar Blazek is training program manager for the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program, which helps other agencies in the federal government meet their energy and water efficiency management goals. The training program offers accredited courses to help anyone, whether in government or not, learn how to manage their environmental impact. In this conversation, Blazek and host Michael Holtz discuss the importance of her work and of sustainability, her previous experience as an ORISE Science, Technology and Policy Fellow at DOE, and her evolution from the world of science policy to training in energy efficiency. 2023-06-1527 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastHelping the National Library of Medicine reach people around the globeThe National Library of Medicine, located on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., is the world's largest biomedical library and an important resources accessed by millions of people around the world. If you're familiar with PubMed, you know the NLM. The NLM is also one of ORAU's longest-standing customers. For more than 30 years, ORAU has helped promote and raise awareness for the library's resources, and help people understand how to use them. More recently, ORAU has been helping the NLM with a project called All of Us, wherein the NLM works with academic libraries to...2023-06-0627 minORISE FeaturecastA passion for lifting others up: A conversation with Seni AdenijiSeni Adeniji is a project manager at Microsoft and a former ORISE research program participant in the Nuclear Engineering Science Laboratory Synthesis program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Adeniji has a passion for science and for mentoring and lifting others up, which shows in his work and his writing. During this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Adeniji talks about his ORISE experience, being on both sides of the mentoring experience and the passions that drive him. He also talks about how a presentation called Ignite Off changed the momentum of his career. 2023-05-2428 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 114: Studying the air we breathe: A conversation with LaToya Myles, deputy director of NOAA Air Resources LaboratoryDr. LaToya Myles is the deputy director of the Air Resources Laboratory at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division. ORAU works in partnership with NOAA ATDD to perform advanced weather and climate research. Research at ARL focuses on the boundary layer, which is the very air we breathe every day. The ARL includes the Climate Reference Network, which collects data from instrument stations located in remote areas across the country. These instruments measure long-term change in the environment. Host Michael Holtz talks to Myles about the CRN, the importance of studying climate change over...2023-05-1735 minORISE FeaturecastOn the Cutting Edge of Cancer Treatment: Researching FLASH RadiationCancer patients treated with radiation therapy may be required to make daily trips to their cancer treatment center over the course of five, seven or more weeks to experience the full effects of their treatment. While beneficial, this fractional form of radiation therapy can cause serious side effects like burning, blistering, swelling, pain and other side effects in healthy tissue. This type of treatment can also be a barrier for patients with transportation, employment and childcare issues. FLASH radiation, a form of ultrahigh-dose precision radiation, can deliver an entire radiation dose in a single treatment. Dr. Adayabalam Balajee, director...2023-05-1034 minNature's Archive#70: Talaterra Crossover - Michael Hawk on Tech and Jumpstart NatureToday's episode is a crossover episode from the Talaterra feed. Talaterra is a podcast for and about environmental educators, and host Tania Marien recently interviewed me about my tech background and how I've transitioned to form Jumpstart Nature.Jumpstart Nature is forming its first board of directors, just launched It's All Connected, our bi-weekly newsletter, and now has 10+ volunteers helping in a variety of ways. And we're hard at work on our inspiring short-form narrative podcast!Thanks to Tania for hosting me, and be sure to check out Talaterra on your podcast apps!...2023-05-0849 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastAlejandro Borlaff on moving to the other side of the world to follow your dreamsAlejandro Borlaff recently completed his NASA Postdoctoral Program experience at NASA Ames, and will continue working for NASA on a number of collaborative projects. He has a long-term interest in space telescopes and Borlaff has gotten to do some amazing work in this area. He calls himself an "ophthalmologist for space telescopes." In this episode, Borlaff and host Michael Holtz talk about his work, how his interest in science developed, and how he moved from Spain to fulfill his NASA dreams. To learn more about the NASA NPP, visit https://npp.orau.org/2023-05-0420 minORISE FeaturecastEpisode 8: Dr. Brian J. Anderson: Benefits of ORISE participation programs for NETL and beyondDr. Brian J. Anderson, director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the Department of Energy (DOE), is the first DOE laboratory director to join host Michael Holtz for the ORISE Featurecast. In his capacity at NETL director, Anderson manages the complete NETL complex, including delivery and execution of the Laboratory’s mission. Anderson leads NETL’s national programs, in fossil energy and other DOE mission areas, with industry, universities, and national laboratories. In this conversation, Anderson talks about how NETL works at the community level on the transition to renewables, and how programs like ORISE are critical to t...2023-04-2428 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastLooking for signs of ancient life: Meet Erica Barlow, Ph.D., NASA NPP FellowErica Barlow, Ph.D., is a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow based at Penn State University working at the Laboratory for Agnostic Biosignatures team. Originally from Australia, Barlow focuses on the question of whether rocks from the ancient Earth have or had life inside them and how life might have gotten there. In this conversation with host Michael Holtz, Barlow discusses her origin story, including her interest in environmental science from an early age, being mentored and mentoring others, and so much more. Barlow also talks about the impact of the NASA NPP program on her career and what may...2023-04-0615 min
Dr. Bill Dorfman® Podcast presents Meet the Mentor® SeriesMichael Holtz - Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder, Yomp Pet ToysAre you an entrepreneur seeking the key to outshining competitors in a saturated market through adaptability and flexibility? You've probably been told to "fail fast, learn faster," but the endless cycle of trial and error can be exhausting and discouraging, leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.Michael Holtz's journey through different industries taught him the importance of adaptability and learning from setbacks. From being a Division One athlete swimmer to working in investment banking, Michael discovered his true passion in entrepreneurship. While facing challenges like supply chain issues and competing with established brands, he remained steadfast in...2023-04-0427 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastEpisode 111: Mastering the art of recruiting for the EPA National Student Services ContractORAU hires and manages contractors on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the National Student Services Contract. Contractors work in the EPA's Office of Research and Development for up to five years and then often become full-time regular employees of the agency. Further Together host Michael Holtz talks to Karen Cleveland and Geri Philpott, who manage the EPA NSSC for ORAU. They talk about the importance of this program to the EPA, the types of work participants are engaged in for the agency, and how they and their team have mastered the art of the recruiting...2023-03-2224 min
Project RedemptionSalty with Hollylu Jostes Coon
Welcome to today’s episode of the All Things podcast. I am excited to introduce to you Redemption Press Author, Hollylu Jostes Coon and her new book, Salty.
Hollylu Jostes Coon is an author, speaker, teacher, speech pathologist, wife, mother, reforming control freak, and coffee junkie. She has a master of science and has worked in the medical field for three decades. With a minor in biblical studies, she has written and taught women’s Bible studies for twenty years. Hollylu lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Michael, who is her rock. They have two grown-ish chil...2023-03-0826 minRedeemed and Restored with Athena Dean HoltzSalty with Hollylu Jostes Coon
Welcome to today’s episode of the All Things podcast. I am excited to introduce to you Redemption Press Author, Hollylu Jostes Coon and her new book, Salty.
Hollylu Jostes Coon is an author, speaker, teacher, speech pathologist, wife, mother, reforming control freak, and coffee junkie. She has a master of science and has worked in the medical field for three decades. With a minor in biblical studies, she has written and taught women’s Bible studies for twenty years. Hollylu lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Michael, who is her rock. They have two grown-ish chil...2023-03-0826 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastORAU and university partnerships: Taking research further togetherKen Tobin, ORAU chief research and university partnerships officer, introduces host Michael Holtz to Dr. Laurene Tetard, associate professor in the NanoScience Technology Center at the University of Central Florida. Together they talk about the importance of university partnerships to ORAU and how we work together to provide solutions to our federal government partners. Dr. Tetard digs into her research and talks about the importance of networking for her research as well as for her students. This episode drops the day after ORAU's 2023 Annual Meeting and provides a great exclamation point to the value proposition offered by RUPO.2023-03-0730 minORISE FeaturecastORISE Future of Science Award Winner: Geneva GrayGeneva Gray, doctoral candidate in Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University and a current ORISE participant at the Environmental Protection Agency, was named the ORISE Future of Science Graduate Student and Post-Master's Award winner in 2022. She studies how extreme precipitation events change under future warming conditions using stakeholder-driven case studies and extreme value analysis. Gray holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Meteorology and Environmental Sciences and a master’s degree in Atmospheric Science, where she studied quantitative methods on climate model ensemble selection. ORISE Featurecast host Michael Holtz talked with Gray about her award, her career, mentorship an...2023-03-0322 minORISE FeaturecastCrystal Clark: Winner of 2021 CIA Mission Possible CompetitionCrystal Clark, a fourth-grade teacher at Mary Munford Elementary School in Richmond, won the CIA Mission Possible Classroom Transformation competition in 2021, through which she received $25,000 to buy new technology for her classroom. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz talks to Clark and some of her students about how new technology has transformed her classroom, her school and their lives. Two competitions sponsored by the CIA are open right now: CIA Mission Possible Makerspace Nation, which will award a $30,000 makerspace to one K-12 STEAM educator each in Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha; and CIA Mission Possible...2023-02-1519 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastPreviewing ORAU's annual meeting with Ken Tobin and Cathy ForeORAU's Annual Meeting of the Council of Sponsoring Institutions is held to explore relevant topics in higher education. This year's topic is “Climate Security and Environmental Justice: Pathways to Achieving the 2050 Carbon Net-Zero Goal.” Experts and leaders from academia, federal agencies, and national organizations will share their views on technology innovation and transformation; science-based models for an environmentally equitable society; and future workforce development needs. Further Together host Michael Holtz, along with Ken Tobin, ORAU chief research and university partnerships officer, and Cathy Fore, senior director of university partnerships, preview some of the speakers, panel discussions and other aspects of th...2023-02-0829 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityTogether for a Purpose: Love and Mission in Marriage and Ministry by Athena Holtz, Ross HoltzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/667329 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Together for a Purpose: Love and Mission in Marriage and Ministry Author: Athena Holtz, Ross Holtz Narrator: Athena Holtz, Ross Holtz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 43 minutes Release date: February 2, 2023 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: A unique story of two seasoned travelers who find each other and marry later in life is told from two viewpoints with openness and candor. This engaging and often humorous narrative written by a high-powered Christian woman publisher and a ready-for-retirement widowed pastor deals with change and criticism, blended families, issues of compatibility, and...2023-02-0205 minORISE FeaturecastThe Science of Mentorship in STEMM: A Conversation with Melissa McDaniels, Ph.D.Mentoring is associated with academic and career success across disciplines and career stages in higher education. However, inadequate training can reduce the effectiveness of the mentor-to-mentee learning experience. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz has a conversation with Melissa McDaniels, Ph.D., associate executive director and scientist at the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They discuss the importance of mentorship, and how both mentors and mentees can prepare for and effectively communicate for a successful experience. McDaniels will lead an interactive webinar on Tuesday, January 31, that w...2023-01-2612 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastFrom growing up in Big Sky Country to studying exoplanets: Samson Johnson, Ph.D.Samson Johnson, Ph.D., a new NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow who has been in his role for just a few months, is studying exoplanet demographics or how many and where exoplanets are. An exoplanet is an extrasolar planet and there are approximately 5,000 known in the universe. During this conversation, host Michael Holtz and Dr. Johnson discuss his work, how his interest in astronomy was stoked, how a high school teacher changed the course of his life, the importance of mentorship and so much more.To learn more about NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships including when...2023-01-2518 minFurther Together the ORAU PodcastFrom science policy nerd to theoretical astrophysicist: Tiffany Lewis, Ph.D.Tiffany Lewis, Ph.D., is a NASA Post-Doctoral Program Fellow working at the Astroparticle Physics Laboratory on theoretical modeling of jets ion active galaxies, especially blazars. She has been a NASA NPP Fellow for two years. In this episode of Further Together: the ORAU Podcast, host Michael Holtz talks to Lewis about her work, being mentored and mentoring others, and what she has planned for the future. As you'll discover, Lewis was initially interested in science policy before turning her attention to physics and the work she is doing today. To learn more about the NASA Post-Doctoral Program, as...2023-01-1116 minORISE FeaturecastORISE Future of Science Award Winner Brooke VollmerBrooke Vollmer is an ORISE fellow in the Research Branch at the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL), which is a division within the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) located in Pittsburgh. In this episode of the ORISE Featurecast, host Michael Holtz talks to Vollmer about her role at NIOSH, how she got interested in a career in STEM, and so much more. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in Spring 2020. Throughout her education, she gained her research experience at NIOSH/NPPTL, first as a summer...2023-01-1115 minNature's ArchiveBONUS: Wildfire Ecology, DNA Barcoding Research, Nitrogen Deposition, Nature Conferences, and more!Hi everyone!This week's episode is not a traditional interview episode, but rather more of an update. But I still tried to pack some great nature content in it. Regular episodes return in two weeks,So what's on tap today? I have some fascinating updates and topics that I picked up from two nature conferences I attended over the last two weeks. This includes:- Complexities of nitrogen deposition and their impacts on land and water- Wildfire ecology including using burn scars to measure fire history- DNA Barcoding revealing r...2022-10-2523 min
All ThingsA Different View of Spiritual Warfare with Michael Henry
Tune into today’s episode with new Redemption Press author, Michael Henry where he discusses the reason behind his new book Down the River. Michael Henry is a retired pastor and missionary currently living in Wenatchee, Washington. He is passionate about encouraging effective prayer through writing and teaching. His wife, Shelley, a retired schoolteacher, is his partner in hiking, hunting, camping, grand-parenting, and other adventures. He is publishing an adventure trilogy that illustrates the power of courageous faith and intercessory prayer. He has also produced an award-winning documentary film. Learn more:http://www.michaelwhenry.com...2022-07-2700 min
Redeemed and Restored with Athena Dean HoltzA Different View of Spiritual Warfare with Michael HenryTune into today’s episode with new Redemption Press author, Michael Henry where he discusses the reason behind his new book Down the River. Michael Henry is a retired pastor and missionary currently living in Wenatchee, Washington. He is passionate about encouraging effective prayer through writing and teaching. His wife, Shelley, a retired schoolteacher, is his …
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Tune into today’s episode with new Redemption Press author, Michael Henry where he discusses the reason behind his new book Down the River. Michael Henry is a retired pastor and missionary currently living in Wenatchee, Washington. He is passionate about encouraging effective prayer through writing and teaching. His wife, Shelley, a retired schoolteacher, is his partner in hiking, hunting, camping, grand-parenting, and other adventures. He is publishing an adventure trilogy that illustrates the power of courageous faith and intercessory prayer. He has also produced an award-winning documentary film. Learn more:http://www.michaelwhenry.com...2022-07-2725 minNature's Archive#47: Field Guide to Field Guides with Cricket Raspet, Allen Fish, and Michael HawkWarning - listen to this episode at your own risk! If you aren't careful, you may find yourself out a few hundred dollars. Why? Today we're talking field guides - the books and apps that help you identify, find and learn about all kinds of amazing creatures.Joining me are Allen Fish, of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy as Director of the Raptor Observatory and as Associate Director of community science, and Cricket Raspet of the California Academy of Sciences.We discuss what makes a great field guide, share some stories about our first...2022-05-301h 28
Stories of Hope and Inspiration from Twist Out Cancer's Brushes With Cancer ProgramInspiration Michael Holtz and Artist Karen HidalgoArtist Karen Hidalgo and her Inspiration Michael Holtz became fast friends through the Brushes With Cancer program - they are both silly and sarcastic and enjoyed each other's company. Not only is Karen an artist in the Southern BWC program, she is a former Inspiration. Learn how this helped her understand Michael's journey with cancer and turn it into a unique piece of artwork.Karen's art piece captures the many layers and stories that are part of Michael's cancer journey. See it here.https://twistoutcancer.org/art/michael-holtz-and-karen-hidalgo/More information is available at: https://twis...2022-03-2314 minNature's Archive#41: Michael Kauffmann: Conifers - Extreme SurvivorsYou know conifers, right? They are those wonderful trees that include some of the tallest, widest, and oldest living trees on Earth. Think Giant Sequoia, Coast Redwood, and Bristlecone Pines. Conifers are also the oldest lineage of trees on earth. This is just a small taste of what conifers have to offer.My guest today is Michael Kaufmann, a lifelong educator, ecologist and author, and also the founder of Backcountry Press. He’s also an expert in conifers.Today we discuss the many things that make conifers such an amazing group of plants. Michael walks us...2022-03-0757 min
A Fashion MomentReco ChappleDesigner Reco Chapple does it all. As one of the very few African American designers to create and manage a successful fashion house, Chapple's portfolio includes a variety of womenswear, menswear, accessories, and houseware. The Atlanta-based designer started by dressing local strippers and drag queens and would later style some of the most prominent figures in business and entertainment, including Toni Braxton, rapper T.I. Kandi Burruss, Janelle Monáe, and more. Chapple has also established one of the only black-owned fabric stores in America. Host Kirsten Holtz Naim sits down with Reco to chat about the road to e...2021-11-101h 15
Women's Spaces Radio ShowJuly 26, 2021 Guest Dr. Eleanor Pam on Veteran Feminists of AmericaOur host Elaine B. Holtz comments on the memorial service we attended of our friend Michael O'Brien, who practiced Tai Chi with us and who was a decorated Navy combat pilot flying reconnaissance over North Vietnam. The flag presentation ceremony was especially moving as we thought of the many pilots Michael knew and who did not return. Elaine interviewed Dr. Eleanor Pam, the first President of NOW and the present President of Veteran Feminists of America, who gave fascinating insights to the early days of the second wave of feminism from 1962 - 1985. The bio of the guest, description of the...2021-07-2953 min
Women's Spaces Radio ShowJuly 26, 2021 Guest Dr. Eleanor Pam on Veteran Feminists of AmericaOur host Elaine B.Holtz comments on the memorial service we attended of our friend Michael O'Brien, who practiced Tai Chi with us and who was a decorated Navy combat pilot flying reconnaissance over North Vietnam. The flag presentation ceremony was especially moving as we thought of the many pilots Michael knew and who did not return. Elaine interviewed our guest, Dr. Eleanor Pam, the first President of NOW and the present President of Veteran Feminists of America, who gave fascinating insights to the early days of the second wave of feminism from 1962 - 1985. The bio of the guest...2021-07-2753 min
Ethics and Culture CastEpisode 52: Michael McGlinnIn this episode, we chat with Michael McGlinn, a filmmaker, musician, and the driving force behind AdoreHimDaily.com, a ministry that promotes Eucharistic Adoration. We chat about the lessons that Michael learned as a player under Coach Lou Holtz as well as the lessons that he has learned in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.Special Guest: Michael McGlinn.Links:Adore Him Daily — The stories of Eucharistic adorers are a powerful beacon of light for our times. They will encourage you to boldness and greater confidence in Christ; something He desires to see reflected in ou...2021-02-2527 min
The Mark Jeffries Event PodcastWill travel be back - and what will it be like??? Michael Holtz, SmartflyerThe travel industry has, much like our industry, been hit incredibly hard and its journey back to travel normality doesn’t seem to have a clear path… YetBut travel is happening, people are back in airports and getting on planes!! Hotels are slowly opening up and welcoming guests and... small meetings are actually taking place! So what is it like to travel in the Covid-world and what can you expect if you finally pack that carry-on, board that plane and get up to 39,000 feet?Michael Holtz is the founder and CEO of Smartflyer - one...2020-07-2021 min
Prince RememberedDJ Michael Holtz's true stories from Paisley ParkMichael Holtz was one of Paisley Park's house DJs starting in 2014, and he still plays Paisley Park After Dark events. He tells Erianna Jiles about his time at Paisley Park from his first visits in the '90s up through the present.2019-04-1720 min
WE Have CancerHow One Person Can Influence Favorable Cancer Legislation, With Michael Holtz How One Person Can Influence Favorable Cancer Legislation, With Michael Holtz[/caption] Michael Holtz is a 6 1/2 year survivor of Stage IIIB rectal cancer and is the author of the book It's Not Harder Than Cancer. Michael first appeared on this podcast in 2015. You can listen to that interview here. Michael and I discussed the cancer advocacy work he's been doing with the American Cancer Society and as the Tennessee state representative for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN. In April 2018 the Provision CARES Foundation recognized Michael Holtz as the Patient Advocate of the Year. 2018-09-1129 min
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 26: Jason Mayden, Nike Air Jordan Lead Designer and Co-Founder of Super Heroic | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Mr Heroic himself, Jason Mayden! Jason and I chat about Michael Jordan, ending poverty, providing hope, Chicago and how to not only live half of your god given self, but live the full self. This conversation impacted me, immensely. Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think!
In his previous role at Nike, Jason oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance products for athletes and...2018-01-101h 29
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational EntrepreneurshipEp 26: Jason Mayden, Nike Air Jordan Lead Designer and Co-Founder of Super Heroic | Ryan Holtz Show PodcastIn this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I have the absolute pleasure of welcoming a special guest, Mr Heroic himself, Jason Mayden! Jason and I chat about Michael Jordan, ending poverty, providing hope, Chicago and how to not only live half of your god given self, but live the full self. This conversation impacted me, immensely. Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think! In his previous role at Nike, Jason oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven innovations and inline lifestyle and performance products for athletes and...2018-01-101h 29WE Have Cancer“It’s Not Harder Than Cancer” – With Author, Michael HoltzMichael Holtz is a stage 3 colon cancer survivor and author of the new book, It’s Not Harder Than Cancer. During our conversation, Michael talks about his career with the American Cancer Society, and how his personal experience with colon cancer, compelled him to make a career change and leave the American Cancer Society. Disagreeing with those […] The post “It’s Not Harder Than Cancer” – With Author, Michael Holtz appeared first on The Colon Cancer Podcast.2015-04-0326 min
Your Jewish NeighborhoodYJN #113 - 10/04/07 - Michael Brent on Interfaith MarriageThis week's links:
The Interfaith Marriage
The Emotional Challenges of Interfaith Marriage from PsychCentral
The Jewish Outreach Institute
Sample Jewish–Christian Interfaith Ceremony
Tips for Planning an Interfaith Wedding
Challenges Facing Interfaith Couples Before & After Marriage from MyJewishLearning.com2007-10-0518 minYour Jewish NeighborhoodYJN #54 - 08/17/06 - Executive Director Michael Liepman on choosing a synagogueThis week's links:How to choose a synagogue, from My Jewish LearningChoosing a synagogue is harder for intermarrieds, from J magazineHow is a synagogue operated? from old Usenet FAQs2006-08-1814 min