High-Tech Sunday CCG Media

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Director of NASA's Langley Research Center, Clatyon Turner, for a conversation on Filling the World with “I Can’s".
As Director, Turner leads a diverse group of civil servant and contractor scientists, researchers, engineers and support staff, who work to make revolutionary improvements to aviation, expand understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, develop new technologies for space exploration, and contriute to NASA’s broader exploration mission.
Through his career, Turner has worked on many projects for the Agency including Earth observing technology development, materials technology development, and the Space Shuttle Program Return-to-Flight, just to name a few. Clayton has received many prestigious awards, such as the Presidential Rank Award, the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, and the NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal.
 
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Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Laboratory Program Manager for National Renewable Energy Laboratory and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Professional Achievement in Government awardee, Dr. Roderick Jackson, for a conversation on Investing in a Clean Future.
Dr. Jackson sets the strategic plan for NREL’s buildings portfolio while working closely with senior laboratory management. While at NREL, Dr. Jackson has been recognixed as a Distinguished Member of Research Staff. In addition, he is serving a three-year appointment to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Research Advisory Board, which began in 2021. Dr. Jackson has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including the National GEM Consortium Alumni of the Year and Greater Knoxville Business Journal’s 40 under forty.
 
Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Dr. Mark Vaughn and Lango Deen sit down with Principal-Wireless Translations Engineer for AT&T and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Dr. James W. Mitchell Legacy awardee, Usang Ekpe, for a conversation on Advancing Communication. 
Currently serving as a Tier 2/3 tecnical expert and trainer for mobility provisioning engineers responsible for Nokia hardware and software, Ekpe’s role includes working on emerging technologies in conjunction with AT&T Labs, third-party vendors, and multiple internal teams to design and test new technology concepts. Usang is not only an excellent member of AT&T, but to his community as well, by volunteering his skills and tutoring at-risk youth.
Keep up with Usang here!
 
Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Vice President of Safety & Quality for Boeing Global Services and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Professional Achievement in Industry awardee, Philip June, for a conversation on Building a Diverse Workforce.
 
Prior to his role as Vice President of Safety & Quality, June most recently served as director of Engineering for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Engineering Design Center in Southern California and leader for Boeing Global Services’ Commercial Modifications and Conversions Engineering team. He was responsible for the core Boeing Commercial Airplanes Engineering organization and was the Engineering skill leader in Southern California for the team designing and developing commercial airplane programs. In his Boeing Global Services role, June led the team supporting the conversion of airplanes in the Boeing commercial fleet to cargo configurations. He also was site leader for the Boeing facility in Long Beach, CA.
 
Keep up with Philip here!
 


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Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Ada Romano and Lango Deen sit down with Associate Fellow, Systems Engineer Senior Staff for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Linda Gooden Legacy Awardee, LaTasha Starr, for a conversation on ESTe²M Dreamers.
Starr began her career as a systems engineer for Lockheed Martin Space in 2007. Less than a year later, LaTasha was one of fifteen engineers throughout Lockheed Martin Space to participate in the Engineering Leadership Development Program. Starr has embraced challenges with technical excellence, taking on the responsibility of designing, testing, and validating solar telescopes to monitor the sun’s activity.
In addition to her duties at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Starr is also the CEO of ESTe²M Dreamers, a nonprofit that strives to improve the academic success rate of local youth by providing opportunities for STEM-focused summer camps, tutoring, and after-school activities throughout the school year.
 
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ESTe²M Dreamers Official Facebook Page
ESTe²M Dreamers Official Instagram Page
 
Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.

CCG Media presents High-Tech Sunday. On today’s episode of High-Tech Sunday, our hosts, Rayondon Kennedy and Lango Deen sit down with Prospective Executive Officer of USS BAINBRIDGE and 2022 BEYA STEM Conference Career Achievement in Government awardee, CDR Desmond Walker, for a conversation on the Path of a Black Naval Officer.
CDR Walker has served on USS BATAAN, where he received the Humanitarian Service Medal after support of Hurricane Katrina humantarian assistance and disaster relief. Later, the Commander served on USS CARL VINSON, where he excelled at anticipating problem areas in management of 26 assessable chemical and radiological programs. Ashore, CDR Walker served as a Nuclear Programs Manager, Section Head for Amphibious Warfare In-Service Readiness, and most recently, the Executive Assistant to Commander, Second Fleet / Commander, Joint Forces Command Norfolk.
CDR Walker has received numerous recognition awards, such as the NNOA CAPT Sallee Kafer Mentoring Award in 2017 and NNOA Doris Miller Award in 2018 for his efforts in improving the connection between accession, retention and mentorship of Naval Officers.
Keep up with CDR Walker via the following social media links:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter
 
Career Communications Group’s High-Tech Sunday looks at professional development in technology through the lens of spiritual philosophies. In a time when digital information is critical more than ever, this weekly program is produced by and for CCG’s community of alumni and professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, thought leaders, and aspiring students, to bring a concentrated discussion around technological advancements and achievements based on universal moral principles. The one-hour podcasts will be streamed every Sunday. The podcasts can be accessed through the BEYA Facebook page, Women of Color Facebook page, and CCG YouTube page ​in addition to Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, and Spotify. Please join us next time.