Episode 14 - The Sky is the Limit for Drones & Agribusiness with Dr. Art Wolfskill
Apr 15th, 2024
Description: Drone technology could revolutionize American agriculture, adding precision and efficiency to a critical industry. Professor of Agricultural Sciences, Art Wolfskill, joins us to explore the potential and challenges of that evolving tech, as well as growth and opportunities in agriculture industries.
Also - get ready for the Institute for Homeland Security's Thought Leaders Conference.
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Episode 13 - Best Practices for Preventing Workplace Violence
Apr 2nd, 2024
Description: In this episode we visit Griselda Munoz, a manufacturing sector HR professional, and Heberto Villarreal from IHS. Griselda unpacks some research she conducted about workplace violence and relays her personal experiences. The full paper can be accessed on our website.
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Episode 12 - Reducing Workplace Violence: It's All About Relationships
Mar 18, 2024
Healthcare is one of the most dangerous professions as over 80% of frontline workers are exposed to workplace violence each year. Our guest, Scott Lynn, unpacks some recent research about healthcare industry workplace violence along with some strategies to address the problems. Shelby Payne also joins the show to share her experiences in healthcare along with practical advice for career seekers.
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Episode 11 - Creativity & Adaptability in a Crisis with Mike Landry
Mar 5, 2024
When a hurricane or other disaster knocks out critical infrastructure, it isn't magically restored. It takes the grit and creativity of people like Mike Landry to get the water running again. In this episode, we chat with the transportation entrepreneur about his career and essential jobs during and after recent hurricanes.
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Episode 10 - How long can you live without water?
Feb 20, 2024
What does it mean to consider water as critical infrastructure? We talk with Sam Houston State University professor, Dr. Jeremiah Asaka, and Reyna Loosmore, Water & Wastewater Sector Project Manager from IHS to unpack the facets of this lifeline sector. Join IHS at the Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience North America Conference March 12-14 in Lake Charles, LA and our Thought Leaders Conference May 14 in The Woodlands, TX
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Episode 9 - All About the "Yes" with Dr. James Madia
Feb 6, 2024
Emergency preparation comes down to good communication and logistics. What about moving a space shuttle across town, or restoring power after a wildfire? We're joined by Dr. James Madia, a senior manager of security business operations and compliance at Southern California Edison, to chat about his career arc and experiences from law enforcement to security management and a doctorate.
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Episode 8.5 - Groundhog's Day Teaser
Feb 2, 2024
Happy Groundhog's Day! The crew couldn't resist an opportunity to tease upcoming episodes as forecasts predict an early spring for critical infrastructure.
Episode 8 - Strategic Vision with Gen. (Ret) David Glaser
Jan 18, 2024
Success doesn't happen overnight. It takes careful planning and broad collaboration to build a company, a university or even a nation. This week, we're joined with retired General David Glaser to discuss his work rebuilding Afghanistan, securing borders and responding to disasters at home, as well as his current role as chief strategy officer at Sam Houston State University.
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Episode 7 - New Year's Day Reflections from Structurally Sound
Jan 03, 2024
Happy New Year! Mike, Grant and Marcus reflect on the first few months of Structurally Sound on this short holiday special. Have a great idea for a podcast topic? Send us a tip at IHS@shsu.edu! If we run with your idea you'll win swag from the Institute for Homeland Security, department of mass communication and a coin from a recent guest.
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Episode 6 - Trust & Preparedness in a Crisis with Clyde Loll
Dec 15, 2023
Let's say you've got a team in harm's way on the other side of the world. Do you have a plan for getting them out safely? When his people needed an emergency evacuation from Libya, Clyde Loll did. He shares lessons learned from his 40+ year career, including the importance of building relationships and trust, and explores highlights from a reflection paper on his career. We also chat with Garreth Tiefenbach about free de-escalation training for law enforcement and the Law Enforcement Management Institute at SHSU.
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Episode 5 - Secure By Design: Preparedness & Prevention at CISA
Dec 4, 2023
You've heard of FEMA, usually after a disaster. Have you heard of CISA? This week, Julio Gonzalez, Supervisory Protective Security Advisor at CISA, chats with us about preparedness and prevention before a crisis. He also shares smuggling stories from the high seas and insight into a recent cyberattack.
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Episode 4 - Don't Shut Up, Nerd: Staying Ahead of Emerging Technology in Critical Infrastructure
Nov 20, 2023
Artificial intelligence, blockchains, quantum computing - complex emerging technologies promise to reshape critical infrastructure in the coming years. We're joined by Nick Reese, an emerging technology entrepreneur, and Robert Crane, a project manager at IHS, for strategies on embracing new tech while staying one step ahead.
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Episode 3 - Out of Tragedy Comes Purpose
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Crane joins Structurally Sound and recounts early influences that shaped his career toward critical infrastructure. We also talk about his experiences with the Coast Guard and DHS and consider the vulnerabilities of overreliance on GPS.
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Episode 2 - Gray Wars, Digital Privateers and Inter-Generational Collaboration: Reflections on the IHS Thought Leaders Conference
Oct 13, 2023
How can businesses manage risks and build relationships in an era of global cybersecurity risks, potential gray wars and mistrust between industry and government? A recent IHS Thought Leaders Conference tackled that question. Mike and Grant reflect on the conference with Dr. Nadav Morag, chair of the department of security studies at Sam Houston State, and Scott McHugh, IHS program executive for the private sector.
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Episode 1 - Insight into the Gaza Crisis
Oct 13, 2023
The Structurally Sound team chats with Dr. Nadav Morag and Scott McHugh about the unfolding crisis in Gaza. Dr. Morag is chair of security studies at Sam Houston State University and former Senior Director at Israel's National Security Council; Scott McHugh is a program executive at the Institute for Homeland Security and a longtime expert on public and private intelligence and security.
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Episode 0 - The IHS Origin Story
Oct 3, 2023
Welcome to Structurally Sound. In this episode we meet our hosts, Michael Aspland, Grant Threatt, and Marcus Funk. Michael and Grant recount the beginnings of the Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State and introduce listeners to the podcast.
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