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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 21: Flu, Pandemic and Novel Viruses

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2020/01/30

In this episode, Dr. Fries and Dr. Sjoberg explain the science behind novel viruses and discuss how the United States School of Aerospace Medicine monitors influenza, providing the Centers for Disease Control with critical data for the development of the flu vaccine.

Lab Life - Episode 20: Leadership by example

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2020/01/23

Darrell Phillipson's life has taken him from active duty Air Force service to a stint in financial planning, moonlighting as a literary mascot and now to his role as vice director at the Air Force Research Laboratory's 711th Human Performance Wing. There's something to be said for diversity of experience on the path to becoming a leader. Listen to this episode to learn more about his fascinating life and career.

Lab Life - Episode 19: Man on the Moon - Astronaut...

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2019/12/20

Astronaut, geologist, and the most recent living man to have walked on the moon, Dr. Harrison "Jack" Schmitt, joins us today to speak on the Apollo 17 mission, geology and the future of space travel.

Lab Life - Episode 18: Keeping the fight "unfair"

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2019/12/11

On this episode of The Lab Life podcast, the Air Force Research Laboratory's Alex Garcia and Capt. Josh Lee talk about networked weapons, guidance systems and what their teams are doing to keep the fight 'unfair.' To submit questions or feedback for our podcast, email lablifepodcast@gmail.com. Visit us online at www.afresearchlab.com

Lab Life - Episode 17: Quantum

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2019/11/06

Are you ready to dive into a world so small, it has its own field of study? Air Force Research Laboratory 1st Lt. Kaitlin Poole joins the podcast from Rome, NY to shed some light on the wonderfully intriguing world of quantum networking.

Lab Life - Episode 15: LIVE from the 2019 Air Force...

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2019/10/24

In this episode of the Lab Life podcast, we come to you LIVE from the 2019 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference. Senior leaders from across the Air Force visited the Air Force Research Laboratory’s podcast booth to share what the future of science and technology for the service looks like to them. Listen to hear senior leader thoughts on the future of Air Force S & T from leaders including: -Matthew Donovan, then Acting Secretary of the Air Force -Dr. Will Roper, Assistant

Lab Life - Episode 16: Confined Spaces

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2019/09/25

Dr. James Christensen, an Advanced Development Project Lead at the Air Force Research Laboratory, found a way to not only get inside of an aircraft's wing, but he managed to have a C-130 wing delivered to his cubicle, too! Listen in on that and more on this episode of The Lab Life podcast!

Lab Life - Episode 14: Crampons, Mountains and...

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2019/09/04

In this episode of the Lab Life podcast, we talk to Kevin Schmidt, a mountain climbing researcher looking into how oxygen deprivation effects your cognitive functions at altitude. To learn more about the Air Force Research Laboratory, visit www.afresearchlab.com or follow us on social media at @AFresearchlab. To leave feedback on this show and offer suggestions for future episodes, email us at lablifepodcast@gmail.com.

Lab Life - Episode 13: Junior Force, Major Impact...

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2019/08/29

Brittany Fouts is a Biomedical Engineer who oversees major projects that keep Airmen safe in the skies above. Learn more about how this junior researcher is making a major impact for our Air Force on this episode of the Lab Life podcast. To learn more about the Air Force Research Laboratory, visit www.afresearchlab.com or follow us on social media at @AFresearchlab. To leave feedback on this show and offer suggestions for future episodes, email us at lablifepodcast@gmail.com.

Lab Life - Episode 12: Life as an 'intra-preneur' --...

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2019/08/07

In his episode of the Lab Life podcast, Air Force Research Laboratory Chief Intrepreneur, Ryan Helbach talks about his unique job title and how to achieve your job related dreams! To learn more about the Air Force Research Laboratory, visit www.afresearchlab.com or follow us on social media at @AFresearchlab. To leave feedback on this show and offer suggestions for future episodes, email us at lablifepodcast@gmail.com.

Lab Life - Episode 11: Digital Hangar

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2019/07/24

In this episode of the Lab Life podcast, Dr. Rick Graves explores the world of digital engineering where aircraft are "zeros" and "ones". To learn more about the Air Force Research Laboratory, visit www.afresearchlab.com or follow us on social media at @AFresearchlab. To leave feedback on this show and offer suggestions for future episodes, email us at lablifepodcast@gmail.com.

Lab Life - Episode 10: Air Force impacts to Apollo 11

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2019/07/16

Just in time for the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing, we bring you some Air Force space history from the lab! In this episode of Lab Life, Air Force Research Laboratory historian Kevin Rusnak helps separate fact from fiction as he explains all of the behind-the-scenes work the Air Force did to help get man on the moon. To learn more about the Air Force Research Laboratory, visit www.afresearchlab.com or follow us on social media at @AFresearchlab. To leave feedback on this show and offer

Lab Life - Episode 9: Maj. Gen. William Cooley, AFRL...

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2019/07/09

This episode of the Lab Life podcast features Maj. Gen. William "Bill" Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory commander, who speaks about his career as a technologist and several areas of interest to AFRL, including biology, human genetics, materials science, high energy laser systems, GPS, space vehicles and more. Cooley also speaks about his vision of AFRL as a central hub for the "science and technology ecosystem" and what got him interested in physics when he was a young lieutenant. To learn

Lab Life - Episode 8: Fear the Robot?!

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2019/06/05

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Joe Lyons, an industrial organizational psychologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory about human-machine interaction, trust and whether robots will take over the world. To learn more about our work on human-machine interaction and autonomy, visit www.afresearchlab.com. If you have suggestions or inputs for current or future episodes, send us an email at lablifepodcast@gmail.com. www.afresearchlab.com www.facebook.com/AFresearchlab

Lab Life - Episode 7: AFRL Inspire - The Origin Story

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2019/05/08

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Dan Berrigan, a digital manufacturing research team lead at the Air Force Research Laboratory returns to the podcast to talk about the origins of AFRL Inspire, a one-day, TED Talk-like event that showcases the inspiring work of AFRL researchers in a live, dynamic environment. If you’re interested in how to cook an aircraft, the psychology of a hero or breaking the biological kill chain, check out previous AFRL Inspire talks on our YouTube Channel:

Lab Life - Episode 6: Robots and Rambo

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2019/04/17

On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Dan Berrigan, a digital manufacturing research team lead at the Air Force Research Laboratory joins us to talk digital manufacturing, teaching robots and Star Trek. Dr. Berrigan is an engaging guest with lots of great ideas for the Air Force. You don't want to miss this! To learn more about Dr. Berrigan's work, visit our website at www.afresearchlab.com. To submit questions or feedback for this episode, send an email to

Lab Life - Episode 5: AFRL Inspire

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2019/04/03

Caylee Dymond, an Air Force Research Laboratory researcher focused on personnel recovery, joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming “AFRL Inspire,” a one-day TED Talk-like event that showcases the inspiring work of AFRL researchers. If you’re interested in how to cook an aircraft, the psychology of a hero or breaking the biological kill chain, check out previous AFRL Inspire talks on our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/AFResearchLab To learn more about this year's event on April 16 at

Lab Life - Episode 4: Supercomputers, Anthrax and...

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2019/03/20

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Lab Life podcast brings you stories from the people in the labs creating the next generation of science and technology for the Air Force. In this episode we chat with John Hoffman, Information Security Manager at the AFRL whose jobs is to keep Department of Defense supercomputers safe. He shares stories on the amazing capabilities of supercomputers, including flight testing and how the computers have been used to rapidly determine antibiotic treatment for

Lab Life - Episode 2: Antarctic Windsurfing

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2019/03/05

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Lab Life podcast brings you stories from the people in the labs creating the next generation of science and technology for the Air Force.

Lab Life - Episode 3: Livetweeting History

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2019/03/05

The Air Force Research Laboratory's Lab Life podcast brings you stories from the lab, covering technology of yesterday, today and the future.

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