So What?

Mike Schwenk

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Discussing the impact of technology investment.

08/26/2009

Energy Expert–the technology, not the person

Energy Expert can make building managers lives easier and save building owners some money. Tune into Mike Schwenk’s interview with the technology developer, Mike Brambley, to learn more.

1 min
07/28/2009

Rise and shine, data-driven industries, the Morning Report may be your best A.M. read

So What? host Mike Schwenk interviewed Tom Ferryman, developer of the award-winning Morning Report, for the July podcast. Tune-in to learn about how the airlines and other data-driven industries are benefiting from computer technology that shows them things they didn’t even know they were looking for.

1 min
06/30/2009

Put down the AA battery and large solar panel

Researcher Mark Gross talks about three applications for the Laboratory’s award-winning thin-film barrier coating. Each application has positive implications for consumers—from the ability to have a flexible display pull out from your cell phone, to having your entire roof consist of solar panels built into shingles.

1 min
05/27/2009

PNNL technology is friendly to grid and energy consumers

Developers of the Grid Friendly Appliance Controller talk about how the technology helps the grids highs and lows (pun intended).

1 min
04/29/2009

Soaking up success–the story of SAMMS

I interviewed Glen Fryxell, a developer of SAMMS–the technology that’s quickly becoming toxic metals worst nightmare.

1 min
03/24/2009

Millimeter wave - the gift that keeps on giving

The millimeter wave body scanner is going into airports across the nation…and it’s helping consumers find the perfect pair of jeans.

1 min
08/27/2008

It’s all about partners

I interviewed Patricia Irving, president and CEO of InnovaTek. InnovaTek creates and develops technologies for environmental safety and sustainable power. In the interview, Irving discusses the importance of finding the right partners for commercialization success.

1 min
08/12/2008

Breast imaging technology – from lab to marketplace

I interviewed Michael Hartwig, chief operating officer of Advanced Imaging Technology in Richland, Wash. During the discussion, Hartwig and I work backward, answering the So What question first, and then discussing how AIT’s technology went from laboratory to marketplace. According to Hartwig, it’s important to 1) know when you have a technology that’s valuable; 2) know when to [...]

1 min
07/16/2008

Community Colleges & Economic Development – independent or interdependent?

I interviewed Dr. Thomas Keegan, president of Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Wash. Today, Peninsula College’s main campus spreads out over 75 acres of land in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains, overlooking the city of Port Angeles and its busy, international harbor. President Tom Keegan talks about how the community college works with other organizations [...]

1 min
07/01/2008

Washington State’s ROI on Tech Investment

I interviewed Lee Cheatham, executive director of the Washington Technology Center, about the organization’s past, present and future activities. WTC is a statewide economic development organization focused on technology and innovation. It channels state, federal, and private resources to help companies develop and commercialize new products and technologies.

1 min

10 Episodes

Discussing the impact of technology investment.

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Mike Schwenk
Years Active

2008 - 2009
Episodes

10
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Clean
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