Best University Of Maryland Baltimore Podcasts (2025)

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Bridging Baltimore's Digital Divide with Kenya Asli, JD '08 44:53

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Send us a text In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” Kenya Asli, JD ’08, director of the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Broadband and Digital Equity, shares how she blended her Maryland Carey Law degree with her social work degree to help close the digital divide in Baltimore. Asli discusses the city’s broadband strategy, initiatives to provide pub…

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When Does Life Begin? Part 2 (EP#230) 39:51

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In part 2 of this series on 'When Does Life Begin? ' Norman and Terrance continue their deep dive into the spiritual and moral dimensions of abortion. In this in-depth discussion, the speakers delve into the controversial topic of abortion, exploring its spiritual, moral, and theological implications. The conversation navigates through the sanctity…

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When Does Life Begin? - Part 1 (EP#229) 40:48

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This is the start of a four part series, which begins with a deep dive into spiritual, legal, and moral dimensions of the subject. In this episode, host Norman and Terrance Frederick start to tackle the complex and heated topic of when life begins. The conversation ranges from the significance of spiritual foundations to the legal and moral debates…

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No "Walls" With Young Life: Brian Walls EP#228 59:37

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In this interview Brian Walls talks about family, faith and working with an organization called Young Life. Young Life is a non-denominational Christian ministry that focuses on reaching out to adolescents and college students to introduce them to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. It is a global organization with a focus on building r…

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UMB Class of 2025: Stepping into Greatness, Service, and Truth 1:02:51

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Send us a text In this graduation season compilation on “The UMB Pulse,” hear from three of the visionary leaders who spoke directly to the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Class of 2025 — and to anyone entering a world that desperately needs bold, ethical leadership. · Paul A. Offit, MD ’77, director of the Vaccine Education Center and professo…

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Mission-eering: 'Taylor' Made By Tim (#227) 1:22:52

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Tim Taylor is the son of Jack Taylor who has been a spiritual father-figure to many, including Leif Hetland, Bill Vanderbush and many more. In this podcast he shares the many awesome things he did with his dad in ministry and beyond as well as shares his greatest heart's desires for building the kingdom of God. Tim has helped to launch and/ or past…

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From Medicine to Mysteries: School of Medicine Alumna Deborah Shlian, MD ’72, MBA 37:12

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Send us a text In this episode of “The UMB Pulse,” we hear from Deborah Shlian, MD ’72, MBA, an accomplished alumna of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Shlian shares her career journey from being a medical doctor to becoming a successful writer in the medical thriller genre. She discusses her early inspirations, partnership with her h…

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Episode 523-Alina Momin, Computer Engineer, JHU APL, Travel, Major League Hacking, Travel, Bali, Thailand 16:56

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This is the 523nd episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast highlights adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode, recorded on April 1st, features Alina Momin from JHU Hopkins University Applied Physics Labratory. Alina discusses working in the Computer Engineering field, workin…

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Episode 522-Ashley Purcella, Whiting-Turner, Construction, Miss Silver Spring, Dance. 14:56

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This is the 522nd episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast highlights adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode, recorded on March 13th, celebrates Women's History Month and features Ashley Purcella. Ashley discusses working for Whiting-Turning in construction. Check out https…

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A Conversation With Dr. Wilbur Chen on Federally Funded Research and Global Health 1:01:19

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Send us a text In this episode of "The UMB Pulse" podcast, hosts Charles Schelle, MS, and Dana Rampolla chat with Wilbur Chen, MD, MS ’08, the Frank M. Calia, MD Endowed Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and chief of the adult clinical studies section at UMSOM's Center for Vaccine Development and Global …

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Episode 521-Maria Roat, Deputy Federal CIO, US Navy, Mathematics, Travel, and Antarctica. 22:53

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This is the 521th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast highlights adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode, recorded on March 12th, features Maria Roat. Maria talks about her career in the Federal Government including being Deputy CIO, her time in the Navy, and her love o…

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Episode 520-Erin Sutton, APL, Dragonfly mission, University of Dayton, Turkey, and Lord of the Rings. 16:33

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This is the 520th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast highlights adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode, recorded on February 28th, features Erin Sutton. Erin discusses her work at JHU APL, including the Dragonfly project, and her efforts to encourage young people to e…

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Episode 519-Sean Flowers, Kiera Drew, Ready Force Cyber, North Carolina State, Patriots Technology Training Center, Space Camp, Pediatrics. 24:15

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This is the 519th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Sean Flowers, recorded on February 3rd, and Kiera Drew, recorded on February 21st. Sean discusses his organization, Ready Force Cyber, which creates …

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Episode 518-Sandra Dorsey, SAIC, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Women Employee Resource Group. 25:34

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This is the 518th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features SAIC’s Sandra Dorsey recorded on February 14th. Sandra discusses working in Cybersecurity and Risk Management for SAIC’s and her role leading SAIC’s …

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From Social Work to Global Leadership: Jody Olsen on Service, Empowerment, and the Peace Corps 54:37

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Send us a text In this episode of The UMB Pulse, Jody Olsen, PhD, MSW '72, a distinguished leader in global public service and former Peace Corps director shares her journey from aspiring social worker to influential advocate for women's empowerment, cross-cultural understanding, and global citizenship. Olsen, an alumna of the University of Marylan…

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Episode 517-Mike Peace, M.A.P. Technologies, Baltimore, Gaming, Coding, Robotics, Summer Camp 22:14

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This is the 517th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Mike Peace of M.A.P. Technologies, recorded on February 3rd. Mike discusses what is happening in downtown Baltimore at M.A.P. Technologies, including…

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Adam Bower: Only Bows To One (#226) 1:33:33

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Adam Bower is a graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania, a husband, father and a Senior pastor from York, PA. This episode covers Adam's journey into ministry, personal challenges, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. Adam shares insights into his upbringing, initial resistance to spiritual experiences, and eventual calling …

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Episode 516-Natalie Ciampa, Aisha Abdulkarimu, Engineering, Costumes, Telescopes, Weather Satellites, Biology 22:10

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This is the 516th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Natalie Ciampa recorded on January 24th, and Aisha Abdulkarimu on January 20th. Natalie discusses her career path and love of costumes. Aisha discuss…

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Episode 515-Allison Earlbeck, Welding, Dogs 23:33

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This is the 515th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Allison Earlbeck recorded on January 22nd. Allison discusses leading Earlbeck Gas and Technologies, her path to that position in the welding industry…

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Episode 514-Julie Hoover, NASA, California wildfires, satellites, and GIS. 20:05

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This is the 514th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Julie Hoover of NASA recorded on January 14th. Julie talks about her career at NASA including her work on the Low Earth Orbit program that among othe…

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Episode 513 Colonel Sharon Rosser, Health Care, Fort Detrick, Motorcycle, MASH Kelly Ji Science in Society, Science Olympiad, Piano. 26:58

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This is episode 513 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Colonel Sharon Rosser recorded on December 26th and Kelly Ji recorded December 22. Colonel Rosser discussed h…

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Episode 512-Krystal Rolon, Glenelg Country School, Physics, Astronomy, Howard Astronomical League, Teni Taiwo, Carroll County, Computer Science,Robotics 18:43

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This is the 512th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Krystal Rolon of the Glenelg County School, recorded on December 17th, and Teni Taiwo, recorded on December 22nd. Krystal discusses her work at the G…

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Episode 511-Dr William Butler, Capitol Technology University, US Marie Corp Arjun Bajaj, Hero Biars , Glenelg County School, Robotics 27:06

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This is the 511th Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast episode. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Capitol Technology University’s Dr. William Butler, recorded on December 16th, and Arjun Bajaj and Hero Biars from the Glenelg County School, recorded on No…

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Episode 510 -Chenira Smith, Sara Sarfraz, IMET, Open House, Zookeeper, Coding, Posters, Biology, Medical School. 26:06

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This is episode 510 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews Chenira Smith from the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology recorded on April 29th and Sara Sarfraz recorded on April 25th. This is …

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From Courtside to the Boardroom: Tamika Tremaglio's Vision for Sports 31:40

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Send us a text Join hosts Charles Schelle and Dana Rampolla on “The UMB Pulse” podcast as they dive into an enlightening conversation with Tamika Tremaglio, JD ’95, MBA, a distinguished alumna of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Tremaglio shares her journey from managing risk and compliance at Deloitte to leading the Nat…

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Episode 509-Amanda Moore, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cybersecurity, Alphabots Robotic team, Howard County 33:02

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This is the 509th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Amanda Moore, recorded on January 3rd, and the Alphabots Robotics team, recorded on December 26th. The Alphabots interviewed were Kyle Chen, Hangyu D…

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Episode 508-Zairye Wade, Data Science, Department of Defense, coding, Niranjana Attoor, Urbana STEM, battery recycling 27:30

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This is the 508th Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast episode. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Data Scientist Zaire Wade, recorded on September 30th, and Niranjana Attoor, recorded on October 15th. Zaiyre discusses his career as a Data Scientist and h…

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Episode 507-Don Thomas, Astronaut, Space Shuttle, Physics, STEM Outreach 31:56

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This is the 507th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This special episode features former NASA astronaut Don Thomas in honor of the conclusion of the 10th Maryland STEM Festival. Don participated in our closing ceremony on Novem…

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Ep 506 Science Performer Eric Energy and students from the Maryland International School 31:23

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This a rebroadcast of an earlier inerviews with Science Performer Eric Energy (https://www.ericenergy.com/ ) recorded on March 30, 2023 and students from Maryland International School (https://marylandinternationalschool.org/ ) recorded on March 24, 2023

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Veteran Insight: General Peggy Wilmoth's Journey in Nursing and Military Leadership 43:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the UMB Pulse podcast, co-hosts Charles Schelle and Dana Rampolla interview Ret. Maj. Gen. Margaret "Peggy" Chamberlain Wilmoth, PhD, MSS, MS’ 79, BSN ‘75, FAAN, a distinguished alumna of the University of Maryland School of Nursing. She is currently a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sc…

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Episode 505-Kim Paradise, Aditi Channashetti, Mindgrub, Cybersecurity, roller skating, robotics, JHU Applied Physics Lab 27:28

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This is the 505th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. In this podcast, we interview Kim Paradise, recorded on November 5th, and Aditi Channashetti, recorded on March 11th. Kim discusses her work at Mindgrub, their STEM Festival even…

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Episode 504-Thy Nguyen, Liam MIxter, MICA, Mascot, Turtle, Art, engineering, percussion, and cross-country running. 26:39

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This is the 504th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. In this podcast, we interview artist Thy Nguyen, recorded on October 24th, and Liam Mixter, recorded on October 26th. Thy discusses her process for developing the Festival’s new …

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Episode 502-Dr. Thomas Jones, Astronaut, Space Shuttle, Planetary Science, NASA 29:35

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This is our 502nd episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. We are getting ready for the opening of the 10th Maryland Friday at JHU APL. We have a special interview with Dr. Thomas Jones, a former Space Shuttle astronaut, to celebrate the beginning of the Festival. Thursday evening, he will discuss his new book, Space Shuttle Stories,…

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Episode 501-Marco Ciavolino, Susan Ciavolino, First Lego League, Public Speaking, Techbrick, and Robotics. 24:38

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This is our 501th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This is the second of a two-part show dedicated to our good friend Marco Ciavolino, who we lost too soon last year. This episode features interviews with his wife, Susan, and an …

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Rooted in Care: Social Work Alumnus' Journey to Nurturing Families and Futures 38:20

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Send us a text Join hosts Charles Schelle, MS, and Dana Rampolla as they interview Michael Allen, MSW '03, chief executive officer of Therapeutic Connections and chairman of the University of Maryland School of Social Work Alumni Board. Allen shares his inspiring journey navigating through being a social worker at the R Cowley Adams Shock Trauma Ce…

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Episode 500-Marco Ciavolino, Jonathan Shulgach, Gina Fugate, First Lego League, Computers, and Robotics. 24:38

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This is our 500th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This is the first of a two-part show dedicated to our good friend Marco Ciavolino, who we lost too soon last year. This episode features interviews with Jonathan Shulgach, a form…

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Episode 499-Ann Miller, Chelsea Onuekwusi, STEM Education, Chemistry. Soccer, Social Media. 21:36

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This is episode 499 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Ann Miller recorded on September 23rd and a rebroadcast of an interview with Chelsea Onuekwusi in honor of her re-election to the Maryland STE…

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Carefully Carrying The Anointing Pt 2 (#225) 49:05

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In this part two you will continue to learn about how believers should delicately carry the presence of the Lord. Norman and Chris Pautrat also show more of how when the priests took 6 paces and then sacrificed, it shows how we need to be aware of the things we need to do as we walk with the Lord and how we must remain aware of how the Lord require…

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Episode 498-Dr Tiara Cornelius, Victoria Castell, UMES Hawks, STEM Stars, Medical School, Gaming STEM 29:43

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This is episode 498 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Dr Tiara Cornelius and Victoria Castell from the University of Maryland on the Eastern Shore recorded on September 12th. Dr. Cornelius discuss…

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Carefully Carrying The Anointing Pt 1 (#224) 46:35

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Many believers do not intentionally try to handle the presence of the Lord as if he were like a literal dove thatmay be scared off easily by the slightest misstep. Yet, in this episode, Norman is joined by his friend Chris Pautrat as they take a deep dive into discussing the parallels of believers carrying the presence of God (anointing) to how the…

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Episode 497-John Watkins Allison Computer Island, STEM Academy , programming, debate team, and painting cats 29:38

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This is episode 497 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with John Watkins, recorded on Sept 11th, and Allison Andreyev, recorded on September 3rd. John discusses his business, Computer Island, and his wo…

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Episode 496--Rob O’Malley, Aahana Nigam, Harvard, Primates, Boy Scouts, Science Communication, Chemistry, Recycling, India 27:04

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This is episode 496 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Rob O’Malley, recorded on August 23rd, and Aahana Nigam, recorded on September 3rd. Rob discusses is work with primates as a Science Communica…

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Episode 495--Diya Wynn, Veronica Wang, AWS, Responsible AI, Boeing, Quantum Physics 26:26

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This is episode 495 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with AWS’s Diya Wynn, recorded on August 23rd, and Veronica Wang, recorded on August 16th. Diya discusses what Responsible AI is and her lifelong i…

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"Colombia" University: Higher Learning With Lenny (#223) 2:44:58

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Norman welcomes Evangelist Lenny Hernandez as he shares in an in-depth conversation that spans personal testimony, ministry experiences, and deep insights into racial and ethnic reconciliation. From Lenny's early life in New York and involvement in crime to his transformative encounter with Jesus, they cover his journey to becoming a church leader …

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Charles Washington: Sunshine On The Horizon (#222) 1:04:09

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Charles Washington is a multifaceted individual who has a deep-rooted faith, musical talent, and a compelling life story. From growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, to his early encounters with God, Charles shares his spiritual journey, reflecting on pivotal moments that shaped his faith and understanding of purpose. Listeners will hear about Charles’…

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Episode 494--Kate Barnes, Perdue, Maryland Eastern Shore, Ian Hillard, Game Development 18:28

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This is episode 494 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Kate Barnes and Ian Hillard both recorded on August 6th. Kate discusses her work bringing in new and exciting people to Perdue, particularly t…

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The Knipp Legacy: Celebrating Five Generations of UMB Graduates 43:54

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Send us a text In this episode of “The UMB Pulse” podcast, we welcome Harry Knipp, MD '76, FACR, a distinguished alumnus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). A 1976 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Knipp represents the fourth in a line of five consecutive generations of UMB graduates, starting with his great-gra…

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Episode 493--Joshua Simmons Arun Vaidyanathan, Cogito, Boeing, Communications, Urban Air Mobility. Aerospace Engineering 26:12

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This is episode 493 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Joshua Simmons, recorded on June 28th, and Arun Vaidyanathan, recorded on July 30th. Joshua discusses starting and running his company, Cogito…

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Revelation vs Private Interpretation (#221) 1:35:54

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In this episode Norman welcomes friend and recurring guest Terrence Frederick for a deep dive into an intriguing and thought-provoking topic: the difference between revelation and private interpretation. They explore how divine revelations differ from personal interpretations of spiritual and biblical matters, discuss the significance of having tru…

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Episode 492 -Admiral Dean Peters, Zenia Haroon, Veronica Wang.U.S. Navy, Aviation, Boeing, High School Competition. Urban Air Mobility 25:21

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This is episode 492 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Retired Admiral Dean Peters recorded on July 15th, and Veronica Wang and Zenia Haroon, recorded on July 23rd. Admiral Peters discusses his nea…

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