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Forward Faster

6 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -

A limited series podcast interviewing thought-leaders on hot topics in education and the future of work.

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Episodes

Forward Faster with Dean JB Holston and Ann Merchant

July 13, 2020 18:35 - 36 minutes - 84 MB

Episode 3: How do they get the science right in movies? Production teams talk with the NSA's The Science and Entertainment Exchange to connect with top scientist and engineers to create engaging and accurate stories. During this episode Dean Holston talks with the NSA's Deputy Director of Communications, Ann Merchant, who heads the Exchange and the efforts to bring accurate science to our communities. Listen into a fun conversation about what it means to lay at the intersection of science an...

Forward Faster with former Dean JB Holston and Ann Merchant

July 13, 2020 18:35 - 36 minutes - 84 MB

Episode 3: How do they get the science right in movies? Production teams talk with the NSA's The Science and Entertainment Exchange to connect with top scientist and engineers to create engaging and accurate stories. During this episode Dean Holston talks with the NSA's Deputy Director of Communications, Ann Merchant, who heads the Exchange and the efforts to bring accurate science to our communities. Listen into a fun conversation about what it means to lay at the intersection of science an...

Forward Faster with Dean JB Holston and Elizabeth Reynolds

May 19, 2020 16:46 - 27.2 MB

Are robots really going to take away jobs? Elizabeth Reynolds, Executive Director of MIT's Industrial Performance Center stops by the studio on the way back home from Brazil for a chat with Dean Holston. Dr. Reynolds's discusses her collaborative interdisciplinary work around the relationship between technology and work today, the future of work, and the digital divide.   About Elizabeth Reynolds Elisabeth Reynolds is the executive director of the MIT Industrial Performance Center and a l...

Forward Faster with former Dean JB Holston and Elizabeth Reynolds

May 19, 2020 16:46 - 27.2 MB

Are robots really going to take away jobs? Elizabeth Reynolds, Executive Director of MIT's Industrial Performance Center stops by the studio on the way back home from Brazil for a chat with former Dean Holston. Dr. Reynolds's discusses her collaborative interdisciplinary work around the relationship between technology and work today, the future of work, and the digital divide.   About Elizabeth Reynolds Elisabeth Reynolds is the executive director of the MIT Industrial Performance Center ...

Forward Faster with Dean JB Holston and Ruthe Farmer

February 18, 2020 19:56 - 36.2 MB

Girls Scouts, the Obama administration, and computer science in public school. What do these three things have in common? The answer is the amazing Ruthe Farmer. Learn about how this communications specialist became and evangelist for bringing computer science to all. In this episode Dean JB Holston and Ruthe Farmer discuss her work, her passions, and how to bring Computer Science to public school classrooms. About Ruthe Ruthe Farmer is a national advocate for gender equity and diversity i...

Forward Faster with former Dean JB Holston and Ruthe Farmer

February 18, 2020 19:56 - 36.2 MB

Girls Scouts, the Obama administration, and computer science in public school. What do these three things have in common? The answer is the amazing Ruthe Farmer. Learn about how this communications specialist became and evangelist for bringing computer science to all. In this episode former Dean JB Holston and Ruthe Farmer discuss her work, her passions, and how to bring Computer Science to public school classrooms. About Ruthe Ruthe Farmer is a national advocate for gender equity and dive...