Inside IALR
Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us.
New episodes are published every other Monday.
Podcasting since 2023 • 61 episodes
Inside IALR
Latest Episodes
Living Wages by the Numbers: What 15,000 Job Postings Reveal
What does it really take for families in Southern Virginia to make a living — no extras, just the basics? And are those jobs actually available?In this data-rich episode, host Caleb Ayers talks with Jessie Vernon, Director of Employer En...
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Aha Moments and Career Exploration: The GO TEC Classroom Experience
GO TEC — Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers — is transforming how middle schoolers explore potential futures. Today’s episode dives deep into how it works. Host Caleb Ayers sits down with GO TEC teachers Lauri...
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Beyond the Surface: Exploring the History, Science, and Impact of Non-Destructive Testing
What do submarines, aircraft and even theme park rides have in common?They all rely on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to ensure safety and reliability.In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers talks with Phil Bowers...
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A Day in the Life of a Researcher
In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with two of our most experienced research associates, Amy Turner and Rob Chretien. Each has more than a decade of hands-on experience in IALR's research labs. They've witnessed si...
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Why More Companies Are Hiring and Upskilling Talent with ATDM
This episode shifts the focus from student success stories to the broader impact of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program on the maritime industrial base. Joined by Mike Villanueva of BAE Systems, Michael Ripich of AT...
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