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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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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

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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How do geological processes impact modern life? You can think of faults and fractures deep within the Earth’s crust as the planet’s “plumbing system,” carrying fluids, minerals, gas and oil to our cities and communities. Even rechargeable technology ... more

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SwRI’s DARWIN® reliability and safety software analyzes aircraft components for fracture risk, improving safety in our skies. The visualization tool provides insight into potential structural problems before a malfunction occurs. DARWIN takes aircraf... more

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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
Jody Little
SWRI Director of Research and Development and 5G expert
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 85: Private 5G and Future G
Stas Gankov
SWRI engineer and Nextcar program principal investigator
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 82: Connected, Automated NEXTCAR
Dr. Vicki Hamilton
Planetary geologist and OSIRIS-REx instrument scientist and mission co-investigator
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 81: OSIRIS-REx Findings
Robert Legg
SWRI Fuels and Lubricants Research Director
Southwest Research Institute
Episode: Episode 80: SwRI Fuel Testing

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Lisa Peña
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4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great & informative!

    Really interesting interviews. Thanks!

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    United States6 years ago

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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.
Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: What does Darwin take as input and how does it produce its outputs?
At minimum, a digital representation of the component (finite element model), loading histories, and material anomaly data. Darwin runs millions of simulations to build a statistical model that yields the probability of fracture and hotspot locations, guiding design and inspection decisions.
Episode 89: DARWIN® Safety Software
Q: Tell us about the origins of Darwin and why it was needed.
It emerged from Flight 232's mid-flight failure, with a shift from traditional safe-life methods to a risk-based approach that could account for elusive, variable flaws. It was built to translate that approach into a practical tool for engineers and manufacturers, enabling more reliable safety assessments.
Episode 88: Investigating Metals and Materials
Q: What industries are your clients in?
Clients range from oil and gas to food processing and space industries, requiring diverse applications of materials science.

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Tech and science deep dives driven by engineers and researchers from a nonprofit R&D organization. Across recent episodes, the show explores practical implications of advanced tech—from resource geology and material science to aerospace, software safety, and next-generation communications. Guests are often field experts or researchers who translate complex technical concepts into real-world applications, with recurring themes around safety, sustainability, and how cutting-edge science influences industry and everyday life. The show stands out for its hands-on, expert-led discussions and its ability to connect laboratory work to cities, infrastructure, and national security interests, making it a strong fit for listeners who want credible, t... more

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