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LAB LIFE

Supersonic flight. GPS. Space food. Big developments come out of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Lab Life brings you behind the scenes with the Air Force scientists, engineers and professionals who are developing tomorrow’s technology, today.

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Lab Life - Episode 60: Adaptive Training

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2022/01/01

Dr. Leah Rowe joins the podcast for a special double feature. Part one focuses on Dr. Rowe's work as an AFRL Research Psychologist focusing on adaptive training. Part two jumps forward one year to a second interview with Dr. Rowe as she supports the mission by working outside of AFRL through the Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program.

Lab Life - Episode 59: Microelectronics on Stage

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2021/12/30

Dr. Emily Heckman discusses discovering galaxies, astrophysics, printed electronics and the power of theater.

Lab Life - Lab Bite: ROSA the Research Elf

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2021/12/20

AFRL's magical Elf on the Shelf R.O.S.A. (Roving Organizational Surveillance Assistant) join the podcast to discuss her work on the Hypersleigh and systems such as D.E.E.R. and G.I.F.T.. Learn more about her work by following #AFReseachLabElf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Visit www.afresearchlab.com/stem for STEM resources.

Lab Life - Episode 58: Autonomous Research Revolution

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2021/11/24

Dr. Alexis Lewis of the National Science Foundation, Dr. Benji Maruyama of the Air Force Research Laboratory, and Dr. Eric Stach of the University of Pennsylvania join the podcast to discuss autonomous research and how open-source software can enable scientists to expedite research.

Lab Life - Episode 57: AFWERX, SpaceWERX and Innovators

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2021/11/03

Col. Nathan Diller, AFWERX Director, joins the podcast to discuss how the AFWERX and SpaceWERX missions are crucial to forming the Air Force and Space Force of tomorrow. As an innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX transitions agile, affordable and accelerated capabilities by teaming innovative technology developers with Airmen and Guardian talent.

Lab Life - Episode 56: Martian Milestones and...

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2021/10/28

Ms. Corinne Sedano, an AFRL Group Lead for Chemical Propulsion - Flight Programs, joins the podcast to discuss her work at NASA, satellite propulsion and AFRL's Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic (ASCENT) green propellant.

Lab Life - Episode 55: Twister, Sharknado and...

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2021/10/20

Dr. Brad Barrett joins the podcast to discuss meteorology, storm chasing and his work as a program officer at the Air Force Office of Scientific Research's Southern Office of Aerospace Research and Development (SOARD) in Santiago, Chile.

Lab Life - Episode 54: Materials Detective

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2021/09/29

Mr. John Henry Williams joins the podcast to discuss bunker busters, discovery downtime and what it takes to become a materials detective.

Lab Life - Episode 53: September 11th | A Call to Serve

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2021/09/03

Dr. Stacy Manni, an International Program Officer for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, joins the podcast from Santiago, Chile. Dr. Manni reflects on her experiences on September 11, 2001 and how it changed her career trajectory in the fields of chemistry and scientific diplomacy.

Lab Life - Episode 52: Lightsabers, Lasers and Space...

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2021/08/27

Dr. Kelly Hammett joins the podcast to discuss lightsabers, directed energy and the United States Space Force.

Lab Life - Lab Bite: GPS 101

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2021/08/13

Dr. Joanna Hinks joins us for our first "Lab Bite" to explain how GPS works. "Lab Bites" are short bite-sized looks into topics that didn't make it into a feature length episode. Dr. Hinks also joined us on Episdoe 31: What's a Vanguard.

Lab Life - Episode 51: Need for Speed

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2021/07/30

Dr. Michael Gregg, AFRL Aerospace Systems Director, joins the podcast to discuss hypersonics, rotating detonation engines and cars.

Lab Life - Episode 50: Modern-Day Galileo

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2021/06/30

Dr. Robert Fugate discusses his astounding career in physics, astrophotography and how he gained the title “Father of Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics.”

Lab Life - Episode 49: Asteroids, Astronomy &...

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2021/06/30

Dr. Jack Drummond discusses moons orbiting asteroids, adaptive optics and why astronomy is known as the queen of the sciences.

Lab Life - Episode 48: Analytical Chemistry and...

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2021/06/18

Dr. Kamran Ghiassi, an AFRL senior research chemist and team lead, discusses satellite propulsion, STEM outreach and teamwork.

Lab Life - Episode 47: Alternative Navigation &...

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2021/06/08

Dr. Kathleen Dipple, an AFRL alternative navigation research scientist, joins the Lab Life podcast to discuss the power of gold nanoparticles, alternative navigation techniques and how important it is to find a supportive community in the workplace.

Lab Life - Episode 46: A Satellite Named Carl

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2021/05/21

AFRL Space Vehicles experts Christina Straight and Evelyn Kent join the podcast to discuss satellite operations, risk posturing and the Air Force Test Pilot School's inaugural Space Test Fundamentals Course.

Lab Life - Episode 45: Beyond Antarctica | Test...

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2021/05/04

Major Michael Nayak, now with the Air Force Test Center, returns to the podcast to discuss being a test pilot, risk posturing and how the culture around space testing is beginning to change.

Lab Life - Episode 44: Space Environmentalism | Dr....

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2021/04/23

Dr. Moriba Jah, a University of Texas at Austin professor, AFRL Fellow and TED Fellow joins the podcast to discuss space environmentalism, space junk, the future of space tracking and Hogwarts houses.

Lab Life - Episode 43: AFWISE: Air Force Women in...

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2021/04/19

Dr. Shanee Pacley and Dr. Candice Hatcher-Solis discuss their careers, the Air Force Women in Science and Engineering (AFWISE) resource group, and inspiring women in STEM.

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