092 What's New in Fintech - FINCON 2023, with Russell Faigen and Lily Vittayarukskul
STEM Southwest Podcast
This episode is for you if you have ever wondered how to make financial decisions, or you will one day to have to make decisions regarding elder care for a loved one or yourself! Join Bob and Shelly for another year of celebrating tech and finances at FinCon23. Listen in as they talk about AI and making it your collaborator and not your competitor. First up is Bob who speaks with Russell Faigen from moomoo, a one-stop destination for financial investing and resources. However, don’t worry as there will never be any high-pressure investors from moomoo giving advice. Then,...
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091 Reaching for the Stars, with Dr. Misty Carty
STEM Southwest Podcast
In this episode, Bob and Shelly take a look at the sky just days before the next solar eclipse. Join us as Dr. Misty enthusiastically shares her wealth of knowledge about the sun, moon, and stars - and why we seem to be having more solar events! Finally, join us as we speak about the upcoming Balloon Fiesta and the excitement surrounding this event. Let's blast off with this next out of this world STEM Southwest podcast! Show Notes Dr. Misty Carty has over two decades of experience as an informal science educator, inspiring young students to develop a love for...
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090 Safety in Numbers, with Ann Shubert
STEM Southwest Podcast
Join us in this episode to learn why we took an extended break. Then, dive in with one of our favorite repeat guests speaking about a favorite subject.... money. Whether you are stressed about money, trying to understand how to make more money, or simply want a plan to invest, this episode is for you! Ann Shubert has launched a new blog that stands at the intersection of STEM and Money! Her message today gives us all hope - it's never too late, or too early to be making financial plans! Show Notes Ann Shubert started her professional career planning to be an astrophysicist,...
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089 Out of this World: Hyperdrive Space Summit with Merridith Ingram, Meredith Schweitzer, Jihoon Kim, Jason Lee, Steven Wood, Brad Berkson, and Jeromy Grimmett
STEM Southwest Podcast
Join Shelly as she interviews leaders in the Aerospace Industry that gathered to innovate new ideas and build collaborative relationships at the November 2022 Hyperdrive Space Summit hosted by CNM Ingenuity and the Air Force Research Labs. Interviews cover topics from space marketing and innovation, the space force, new technologies as well as rockets and the future of the workforce. Join us and launch into another dimension as we finally kick off 2023 with this fabulous episode! Show Notes Be Greater Than Average Be Greater Than Average Be...
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088 Building a Successful STEM Business, with Ivy Slater
STEM Southwest Podcast
Are you ready to lead, build, and scale your business? This Is what our guest Ivy Slater of Slater Success asks others. In her podcast, Her Success Stories, Ivy highlights gutsy women in business and recently interviewed our co-host and shaping the future of technology. While Ivy is not from the Southwest, she brings a wealth of knowledge that everyone in the STEM Southwest audience needs to hear - how to effectively lead our businesses to make our communities even greater. With all of that in mind, we welcome best-selling author, accomplished business owner, and...
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087 Growing Fintech at FinCon22, with Ryan Ruff and Jason Parker
STEM Southwest Podcast
This week’s episode is a celebration of tech and finances! Bob and Shelly attended FinCon22 and share with you two great interviews for their second annual report on Fintech. Join them as they spend time with the host of the Fintech competition, Ryan Ruff of ASA, to hear the latest on the impact of technology on financial learning. They also interview Jason Parker with Retirement Budget Calculator, one of the competitors in this year's FinTech Competition and he walks through the powerful tool designed to help all people answer the question, When Can I Retire? Show Notes Ryan...
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086 STEM Squared, with H. Puentes
STEM Southwest Podcast
Big apologies for our summer hiatus from posting new episodes....it's been a crazy, wonderful time for Bob and Shelly, but we are happy to be back at it and sharing a new episode with our amazing audience. H. Puentes is a kindred spirit and we can't think of a better way to dive back into STEM Southwest. In addition to this amazing interview, we have some exciting interviews lined up for the Fall and can't wait to share them with you! Thanks for joining us for this amazing interview, and please consider sharing this episode and inviting friends to join us and listen in to STEM...
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085 Regulating Cancer for the Cure, with Dr. Steve Worland
STEM Southwest Podcast
Today's episode will take a deep dive into the science of cancer, asking the hard questions and discussing how regulation may lead to a cure. Our guest. Dr. Steve Worland, has a strong background in pharmaceuticals, research and molecular biology that led to a powerful discussion with Bob and Shelly. Show Notes Dr. Steve Worland has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of eFFECTOR Therapeutics and as a member of its Board of Directors since its inception in May 2012. Previously, Dr. Worland served as Chief Executive Officer of Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a...
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084 The Economic Impact of STEM, with Alex Greenberg
STEM Southwest Podcast
Today's guest brings a perspective on the economic development impact of STEM as the newly appointed Director of the Office of Science and Technology for the New Mexico Economic Development Department. With a biomedical background, Alex Greenberg shares his unique perspective on the powerful impact that science is making on business and in the state. He shares how the important collective partnership of government agency, private business, and education will continue to improve the trajectory of all things STEM in the state, and encourages listeners to reach out...
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083 Illuminating STEM, with Paul Pickard
STEM Southwest Podcast
Join Bob and Shelly today as they shine a light on the science of circadian rhythms and how guest, Dr. Paul Pickard, is using advances in technology to make life better for all of us. Today, you can listen in as we get nerdy over all things lighting, and explore how innovation is being used by physicists, light scientists, and data scientists at Korrus and other companies to ensure that we all have a brighter future! Show Notes Paul Pickard is the Chief Technology Officer of Korrus, Inc, a Los Angeles-based startup dedicated to improving human health and wellbeing through the power of...
info_outlineThis week's guest may have gotten his love of STEM from a galaxy far, far away as his passion for Star Wars cannot be missed! Paul Garver has brought an energy to the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum that cannot be denied. Whether you find him talking with volunteers, interacting with his staff, or planning the next adventure, his enthusiasm will captivate you! One of our favorite memories of Paul is when he lent his personal drone to one of our students, Ben, so he could learn to fly - who does that? Only Paul. He is someone who is all about enjoying life, living science, digging through history, and encouraging others to explore.
Show Notes:
Paul Garver is Manager of the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, and has over 30 years of experience working in museums, including working 11 years for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. He is a devoted Star Wars fan, and often wonders what his life would be like if it weren’t for George Lucas. He is a native Californian who also lived in northern Virginia for 16 years, and has happily made New Mexico his home since 2011.
Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
Balloon Museum Pod Racing (Drone Racing)
Join us… and hundreds of others for one of Paul’s favorite events, Darth & Yoda: Choose your side
Read more about Paul here
Book Recommendation:
Truth Insurrected: The Saint Mary Project, by Daniel P. Douglas
Favorite quote:
“Imagination is everything. It is the preview for life’s coming attractions,” by Albert Einstein
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