Podcasts by Jacobs: If/When

Digital Twins: The Imagery of Imitation from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.869249

A new kind of twin is emerging on the landscape and helping to shape the cities of tomorrow. Called digital twins, these technological marvels seek to create extremely accurate virtual replicas of ...

Mobility & Future Cities: The Direction Ahead from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.867641

At the end of October, the United Nations has a designated World Cities Day in which they ask the international community to promote discussion and exploration on the topic of the urban environment...

Digital Imaging: Seeing Things More Clearly from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.864826

Today’s technologies are providing scientists and engineers with previously unavailable vantage points into visually daunting environments. From fog-suffocated urban locations, to low-radiation med...

Connected Communities: When the City Speaks from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.797208

What are the most pressing problems that can be solved by a city evolving into a “connected community”? What are the public and private sector roles in supporting such communities? And who are some...

Data Privacy: Who's Watching You? from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.794475

In this episode of If/When, we discussed data privacy with data privacy expert Michelle Dennedy, who has served as a chief privacy officer at Cisco, McAfee and Sun Microsystems, and Darrell Collett...

Infectious Diseases: Emergency Preparedness and Health System Resilience from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.791173

In this exclusive interview from Jacobs, If/When host Paul Thies spoke with healthcare experts Dr. Nino Kharaishvili and Dr. David Franz about a variety of topics, such as how COVID-19 compares to ...

Deep Space Exploration: Proving What's Possible from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.790073

In this episode of If/When, we talked with Dr. Mary Lynne Dittmar, President and CEO of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, and Dr. Joy Kelly, Vice President and General Manager of the Jacobs...

Cybersecurity: Systems, Sensors and Strategy from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.786363

In this episode, we discuss cybersecurity maturity, industrial control systems, data breaches, network access control, the Internet of Things and more with Susan Howard, Director, Federal ICS Cyber...

A Better Way: Delivery of Major Public Infrastructure Programs from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.782778

In many parts of the world, the infrastructure and construction industries remain heavily influenced by 20th century standards and solutions, and the need to move beyond these has become even more ...

Clean Drinking Water: Water We Doing for People? from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.780096

It’s among the most essential components for life on the planet. And while many of us take it for granted, for others it is a daily struggle to obtain. We’re talking about clean water and what need...

PFAS: Issues and Solutions for Airports from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.777153

Over the past several years, there has been a surge in regulatory interest to address the public health and environmental risks from releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), includin...

Additive Manufacturing: Building on Demand from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.776299

Sometimes called 3D printing, additive manufacturing is on the cutting edge of technological advancements in building construction. To create a structure, builders start with digital designs, and t...

Cyber Cities: Smart and Secure from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.772078

On this episode of If/When, we’re discussing cybersecurity with an emphasis on the built environment and the infrastructure needs of smart cities with Dr. Rick Robinson, Jacobs Director – Smart Pla...

Coastal Squeeze: Let's Loosen Things Up from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.767194

As sea levels rise, coastal habitats will find it necessary to migrate landwards. But when human-made constructions such as sea walls impede their progress, the habitats are squeezed, resulting in ...

If/When 2021 Holiday Message from 2022-02-21T07:42:24.765254

Wishing you and yours the very best holiday season, from all your friends at Jacobs...

Weather Report: Climate, Resilience and the TCFD from 2022-02-14T15:00

As more and more investors and boards elevate the importance given to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance metrics, greater emphasis is being placed on reporting and transparency. To hel...

Healthcare Data Management: The Patient is In from 2022-01-10T13:30

With the intersection of advanced data technologies and the evolution of healthcare, both providers and patients look to benefit, but security, privacy and data hygiene still loom as potential area...

The Search: Does Alien Life Exist? from 2021-11-17T14:39:31

On this episode of If/When we sat down with two experts from the famed SETI Institute whose passion is listening to the stars and seeking new life - Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, Director of the Carl Sagan ...

Sound Judgment: Turn Down the Noise from 2021-10-25T14:20

Winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Dr. Daniel Kahneman is Professor of Psychology and Public Affairs Emeritus at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, the Euge...

Data Analytics: Voice in the Machine from 2021-09-20T13:05

On this episode of If/When we discuss the evolving role of the data scientist and how organizations can embrace greater confidence in the use of data and analytics in their decision-making activiti...

Technical Storytelling: Making Magic by Design from 2021-08-23T10:00

Gary Rydstrom, film director and sound designer with Skywalker Sound, has built a career of using innovation, imagination and technology to help bring to life some of the most beloved cinematic sto...

Applied Creativity: Balancing Imagination, Technology and Technique from 2021-08-10T11:00

With a body of work that includes two dozen solo records and a resume of working with the who’s who of rock royalty, our guest’s place in the pantheon of popular music is as truly unique as the inv...

Situational Response: Marching to a New Tune from 2021-06-28T15:30

On this episode of If/When we discuss situational responsiveness and leadership lessons in the context of uncertainty with two very distinguished guests: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal, founder and...

Generative Design: If Aristotle Had a Laptop from 2021-06-21T19:00

For this episode of If/When the topic of discussion is generative design. Joining us to share their insights and expertise are Christopher Gromek, Senior Product Manager - Advanced Development in t...

Small and Advanced Modular Reactors: A Clean Energy Solution from 2021-06-14T22:45

On this episode of If/When we explore the topic of small and advanced modular reactors and the role they play in the promotion of clean energy. Joining us are Rich Deakin, UK Research & Innovation’...

Strategic Innovation: Going Beyond Research & Development from 2021-05-24T16:55

Regardless of industry, the concept of Innovation as an organized corporate endeavor is ever present in companies big and small. And while there is no shortage of great ideas, why does it sometimes...

Decarbonization: Demystifying the Drive to Net Zero from 2021-05-10T14:30

In this episode of If/When, we demystify the terminology surrounding decarbonization and discuss some of the major challenges and opportunities facing the world today. Our guests include Jens Niels...

Nuclear Fusion: The Power of the Future from 2021-02-16T12:00

In this episode of If/When, we’re talking about nuclear fusion with Ian Chapman, CEO of UK Atomic Energy Authority, and Clive White, Senior Vice President for Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions Inte...

Cloud Condos: Co-location for Hyperscale from 2021-01-25T17:30

In this episode of If/When, we talked with several of Jacobs’ Data Center subject matter experts about their new design concept for Cloud Condos, which brings together the best of both Hyperscale a...

Overcoming Adversity: Going the Distance from 2021-01-19T14:20

In 2019 Jacobs sponsored a team of four Royal Navy submariners as the crew of the HMS Oardacious, taking part in The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to row 3,000 miles unassisted across the Atla...

US Health Service: Post-COVID-19 from 2020-11-30T17:00

In this episode, our guests Dina Salvaggio (Jacobs Principal of Healthcare Consulting, APG) and Donn Sorensen (Executive Vice President of Operations, Mercy Health Ministry) discuss the impact of C...

Innovation as a Service: Incubating and Scaling Ideas from 2020-11-23T06:30

In this episode of If/When, we discuss the concept of "Innovation as a Service" with Kate Willison, Global Innovation Lead at Jacobs and Matt Stewart, Senior Business Designer, Board of Innovation ...

Nursing Home Design and COVID-19: Balancing Infection Control, Quality of Life and Resilience from 2020-11-16T16:35

In this episode of If/When, we spoke with Dr. Diana Anderson, Dr. Desmond O’Neill and Thomas Grey about the importance of the built environment for nursing homes and its impact on residents; what t...

Safe Buildings: Maintaining Occupant Health After Long-Term Closures from 2020-10-27T00:00

The properties that sat vacant or underutilized for months during COVID-19 shelter in place orders may experience water and air stagnation, uncontrolled humidity, and dry sanitary systems that coul...

Resilience: Not Business as Usual from 2020-10-20T13:35

Much of today’s world is shaped by the impact of COVID-19, and pandemic response is operationalized into everything we do moving into the future. In this episode of If/When, we're joined by Bob Pra...

Hydrogen Hurdles: Breaking Down Commercial Barriers to a Decarbonized Future from 2020-10-13T13:00

The broad utilization of hydrogen has potential to play an important role in our drive toward a decarbonized, sustainable future. Jacobs and Yarra Valley Water recently teamed up to deliver a thoug...

Sustainable Urban Development: Creating Better Places to Live from 2020-09-28T07:00

According to a UN?World Cities report, globally by 2030 it is projected that there will be 706 cities with at least one million residents; and there will be 43 megacities (which are cities with ove...

Contact Tracing: Safety, Security and Privacy from 2020-09-21T15:00

With the emergence of the Covid pandemic and the disruption that has followed, organizations have needed to be agile in how they respond. One way that Jacobs is taking action to the crisis is throu...

Blockchain: Equalizing Access to Information from 2020-08-24T05:40

Since its introduction in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto in support of the cryptocurrency bitcoin, the promise and capabilities of blockchain and distributed ledger technology have intrigued professional...

Robotics: Creating Humanity's Mirror from 2020-08-10T07:25

With today’s advances in technology, the concept of artificial people has taken enormous steps forward in appearance and ability. Some notable and celebrated creations include Sophia, Hanson roboti...

Organizational Innovation: Crisis, Culture, Commitment and Change from 2020-07-27T11:00

Many of the things that are born of innovation occurred during a time of crisis. While individual crises may change over time, crisis itself looms ever present, and one of the best antidotes is to ...

Applied Geospatial Science: The Science of Where from 2020-07-13T17:40:01

In the modern era, with our burgeoning technologies, we’re still discovering (or in some cases, “undiscovering”) new terrestrial frontiers. And data is at the forefront of that exploration. In this...

Cybersecurity: The Benefits of Organizational Maturity from 2020-06-29T14:00

How well do you really understand the potential exposure to your data? Do you know where the dangers come from? If you’re a large organization, you’re a lucrative target for cyber criminals, as wel...

Automated Design: Sketching Out the Future of Design from 2020-06-15T20:05:50

By some accounts, Leonardo da Vinci's surviving drawings number in the thousands, meticulously documenting the physical world. Very few of us could on our own approach the output capacity of this g...

Aviation, Transportation & COVID 19: How Do We Move Forward? from 2020-05-19T13:10

What happens when a multi-trillion-dollar industry meets a global health crisis that grinds it to a halt? And when things start returning to "normal" – assuming that they do – what does that indust...

Pandemic in the Pacific: Lessons from Across the Tasman Sea from 2020-05-12T12:20

In this episode we speak with Mark Newsome, director for HealthSolve Limited in New Zealand, and Matthew Holmes, Jacobs global director for Healthcare. Mark and Matthew shared their insights on tr...

AI & Data Analytics: The Zeitgeist of Development from 2020-04-21T12:57:24

Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are dominating today’s business headlines and are ushering in a multitude of strategic changes to a variety of industr...

Coming Soon - New Podcast Series from Jacobs from 2020-03-23T23:58:40

Coming Soon - New Podcast Series from Jacobs from 2020-03-23T23:58:40

Coming Soon - New Podcast Series from Jacobs from 2020-03-23T23:58:40