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Tech Speak Minisodes

Access each episode along with related resources and show notes below.

June 18, 2024
Minisode 19: A Little More Sophisticated Technology
Live from at this year’s Indy 500 race, where S&T, CISA, and Army ERDC deployed the DETER hostile vehicle mitigation barrier. 
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A Little More Sophisticated Technology

 

April 17, 2024
Minisode 18: A Fairly Straightforward Security Screening 
S&T unveils self-service screening technology at the Innovation Checkpoint in Las Vegas.
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photo inside a museum

 

March 6, 2024
Minisode 17: Learn, Grow, Advocate for Yourself
Sharing the stories and insights of three exceptional S&T women in honor of Women’s History Month.
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Minisode17: Learn, Grow, Advocate for Yourself

 

October 12, 2023
Minisode 16: Without Question, This Technology Will Save Lives 
Go behind the scenes at this summer’s Wildland Urban Interface Phase 2 Integration Model demonstration to learn how sensors and a new kind of in-vehicle fire alert will soon move people out of harm’s way faster.
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Without Question Minisode 16

 

September 27, 2023
Minisode 15: Almost Like You're Watching a Video Game 
Discover C-THRU, a helmet-mounted real-time indoor visualization system that will help firefighters navigate dark, smoky environments.
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Minisode 15: Almost Like You're Watching a Video Game

 

August 23, 2023
Minisode 14: Teaching Machines to Detect Explosives
S&T’s Transportation Security Lab is using machine learning to improve and streamline explosives detection at transportation checkpoints.
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Two computer screens on top of a desk with a keyboard in front of them.

 

August 9, 2023
Minisode 13: Invest In an A+ Team
Silicon Valley Innovation Program Director Melissa Oh and startups discuss finding success in working together.
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Silicon Valley Innovation Program Minisode Invest In an A+ Team

 

July 26, 2023
Minisode 12: Bring the Best You Have, Innovate and Push 
Listen to the inspiring keynote address S&T Under Secretary Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov recently delivered at the commencement ceremony for the MBA in Security Technology Transition program at George Washington University, an S&T Center of Excellence.
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Minisode Ep 12 Bring the Best You Have, Innovate and Push

 

July 12, 2023
Minisode 11: Hydrogen Is How and Hydrogen Is Now
Meet the H2Rescue truck and discover how the clean energy revolution is hitting the road.
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Minisode H2Rescue Episode 11

 

March 29, 2023
Minisode 10: Providing the Best Information to Save Lives 
Hear how S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center helped secure indoor and outdoor events during the week leading up to Super Bowl LVII.
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Football stadium with bright lights

 

March 15, 2023
Minisode 9: And the Rest is History
Celebrating Women’s History Month with the stories of five remarkable S&T women.
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Women's History Month

 


February 22, 2023
 

Minisode 8: With Data Standards, You Know Exactly What to Expect
Tune in to hear how S&T is helping break the vendor lock on response and recovery data.

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Cars in muddy flood waters

 

February 8, 2023
Join us in the field as we test groundbreaking new gunshot detection technology with law enforcement.
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Surveillance camera that detects gun shots

 

January 25, 2023
NUSTL staff and members of the NYPD and FDNY take you inside the 2022 Urban OpEx event.
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One Step Ahead of the Bad Guys Man standing on a rooftop with remote and mic

 

January 11, 2023
Discover how S&T and NIST teamed up to evaluate drone capabilities and pilot proficiency.
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two men standing next to each other holding drones

 

December 28, 2022
S&T is helping responders breathe easier with the Wildland Firefighter Respirator.
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Wildlife firefighter putting out a fire in the forest

 

December 14, 2022
Recorded live from a demolition range, learn about S&T’s Research and Prototyping for IED Defeat (RAPID) program.
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Person with dirty hands touching wires of a bomb that exploded

 

November 30, 2022
Arun Vemury gives a unique inside look into S&T’s 2022 Biometrics Technology Rally.
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group of people walking though airport security

 

November 16, 2022
Hear directly from active members of the First Responder Resource Group.
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Minisode 1: All Hazards Focused

 

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Meet Your Hosts

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Deepak Saini

Deepak Saini is a media strategist for the Communications and Outreach Division. Prior to joining S&T, Deepak was an award-winning television news journalist for several TV affiliates across the country. Deepak earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from San Francisco State University.
 

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John Verrico

John Verrico is Chief of Media & Community Relations for the Communications and Outreach Division. John is a U.S. Navy veteran and has served for over 40 years in military, state, and federal agencies. He is a leadership trainer, motivational speaker, and best-selling author. John earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Norwich University and a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies/Communications from Excelsior College.
 

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Last Updated: 08/21/2024
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