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Technology Today Podcast launched in November 2018, offering a new way to listen and learn about the technology, science, engineering and research impacting our lives and changing our world. The podcast is presented by Southwest Research Institute, a nonprofit contract R&D organization developing innovative solutions for government and industry clients. Podcast host Lisa Peña is breaking through t... more

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Episode 94: SwRI Barrier Crash Testing by Southwest Research Institute

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The water warriors are on the job! SwRI’s hydrology group monitors natural resources to guide water system management and conservation decisions. They study groundwater and surface water chemistry, qualities and interactions to understand environment... more

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Colonel Eileen Collins, an SwRI advisory trustee and the first woman to pilot and command a NASA spacecraft has been on tour across the U.S. with her new documentary, “Spacewoman.” She stopped into the podcast studio to talk about the film based on h... more

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Alan Beavers
SWRI Mechanical Engineer leading the barrier crash testing program
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 94: SwRI Barrier Crash Testing
Lynn Randolph
Institute engineer
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 93: Exploring Large Language Models
Jonathan Esquivel
Senior computer scientist
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 93: Exploring Large Language Models
Mauricio Flores
SwRI research scientist and hydrologist
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 92: SwRI Water Warriors
Eileen Collins
Colonel, retired Air Force; astronaut; subject of Spacewoman documentary
NASA/Spacewoman documentary
Episode: Episode 91: Spacewoman Col. Eileen Collins
Adam Cawood
SWRI structural geologist
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 90: Earth Day: Faults, Fractures and Our Resources
Jonathan Moody
SwRI engineer and Darwin developer
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Dr. Mirella Vargas
Materials science and failure analysis engineer and metallurgist
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 88: Investigating Metals and Materials
Dr. Roman Gomez
Astrophysicist and educator
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 87: Superheroes, Anime and STEM

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Lisa Peña
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
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Episode 94: SwRI Barrier Crash Testing
Q: What does a typical barrier test setup look like, and how are tests conducted?
Tests can start with component-level pendulum tests and progress to bogey or full-scale vehicle tests on a track in San Antonio, with unmanned vehicles guided into barriers, multiple cameras recording, and extensive instrumentation to measure accelerations and barrier responses.
Episode 94: SwRI Barrier Crash Testing
Q: How did the barrier crash testing program begin, and how has it evolved over time?
It began in the late 1960s with testing of safety components and guardrails to address concerns about vehicle fires and crash performance, evolving into a broader program that now tests roadside hardware, guardrails, cables, terminals, crash cushions, and security perimeter barriers, often at full highway speeds.
Episode 92: SwRI Water Warriors
Q: What type of research are you conducting and what do you do?
We characterize water resources in dry environments using chemistry, groundwater level monitoring, and numerical models to inform communities and regulatory authorities on water resource management.
Episode 90: Earth Day: Faults, Fractures and Our Resources
Q: What is lithium and why is it in such high demand?
Lithium is a very light metal that stores a lot of energy relative to weight, making it essential for rechargeable batteries used in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage; its demand is rising as the world shifts toward electrification and away from oil and gas.
Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: Why is Darwin considered valuable for certification decisions?
Because it provides an acceptable means of demonstrating compliance with FAA engine safety requirements, allowing manufacturers to use validated risk assessments for safety-critical certification, which is widely utilized by the industry.

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This show features in-depth conversations with researchers, engineers, and scientists from a Southwest Research Institute ecosystem, focusing on practical applications of technology, science, and engineering across industries. Episodes routinely cover topics like artificial intelligence adoption, water resources and environmental concerns, aerospace and safety software, materials science, and next-gen communication tech, often tying complex concepts to real-world impacts, risk management, and policy considerations. A notable strength is translating technical work into actionable insights for diverse audiences, from practitioners to decision-makers, while spotlighting interdisciplinary collaboration and responsible innovation.

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