Episodes

  • 19: Naval S&T Symposium 2024 with Phil Laczner
    Dec 12 2024

    During the 2024 Naval S&T Symposium, Dr. Stephen Phillips asked Phil Laczner of the IWS Rapid Capability Office to provide an overview of the panel entitled, "Rapid Capability Update: Getting Innovation to Sea Case Study (CUAS Prototyping).

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    10 mins
  • 18: Naval S&T Symposium 2024 with Captain Jesse Black, USN
    Dec 11 2024

    In another Talk a Little, Learn a Lot interview during the Naval Science & Technology Symposia, Dr. Stephen Phillips sat down with Captain Jesse Black, USN, Commanding Officer of the Naval Research Laboratory to hear his views on the conference proceedings, the future of Naval Engineering, and his career as an Engineering Duty Officer.

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    11 mins
  • 17: Naval S&T Symposium 2024 with ASNE Scholarship Chairman Richard Celetto
    Dec 10 2024

    During the ASNE 2024 S&T Symposia, ASNE's Scholarship Chairman Richard Celotto sat down with host Dr. Stephen Phillips to discuss the Combat Systems Symposium, life as a naval engineer, his thoughts on the ASNE organization, and the importance and availability of ASNE scholarships for STEM students.

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    26 mins
  • 16: Erhard Koehler - Nuclear Ship Savannah
    Nov 29 2024

    Stephen Phillips interviews Erhard Koehler from the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to discuss the Nuclear Ship Savannah. A National Historic Landmark, Savannah was envisioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as part of his "Atoms for Peace" initiative.


    Savannah is now in Baltimore. More information on this unique ship to include when she is available for tours can be found here: https://www.ns-savannah.com/

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 15: Interview with ASNE National Council Member, RADM Jim Shannon, USN-Ret
    Nov 8 2024

    In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE National Council Member Rear Admiral Jim Shannon, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips his view of the future of naval engineering and with it, the future of ASNE.


    The ASNE/ONR Naval S&T symposium information can be found here: https://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/TSSCSS2024



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    26 mins
  • 14: Interview with Astronaut Andre Douglas
    Nov 4 2024

    In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Astronaut Andre Douglas discusses with host Stephen Phillips his journey from the U.S. Coast Guard to NASA to become an Astronaut and how his education and experience in naval engineering has served him on this adventure.


    The ASNE/ONR Naval S&T symposium information can be found here: https://www.navalengineers.org/Symposia/TSSCSS2024


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    27 mins
  • 13: FMMS 2024 Innovation Theater with The Honorable Juan Garcia
    Oct 4 2024

    In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, The Honorable Juan Garcia and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater at the 2024 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium last month. Secretary Garcia led in the panel entitled “Twice the Citizen, Life in the day of a Reservist.” Other topics include how to recruit and manage a shipyard force and dismantling the decommissioned USS Enterprise and the Nimitz-class carriers.


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    33 mins
  • 12: FMMS 2024 Innovation Theater with Mr. Eric Lind
    Oct 3 2024

    In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Eric Lind and host Stephen Phillips discuss the Innovation Theater at the 2024 Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium earlier this month. Mr. Lind participated in the panel entitled “Domino Time: Transformational Leadership and Navigating Environmental Constraints.” Other topics include serving as an Engineering Duty Officer, and the CNO’s NAVPLAN 2024 and Project 33.


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    23 mins