Science & Technology Education Program

STEP 2.5: Jamie Stratton, New York Medical College

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jamie Stratton, second year student, New York Medical College (NYMC), based in Westchester County, New York, discusses her path from high school in West Bloomfield, Michigan to studying biology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Following graduation she talks about her transition to work at a Cornell Weil Medical Research Institute in New York City. She joined a team researching a congenital neural system disorder. The project was entering the clinical trial phase. Subsequently, she took steps to pursue a medical career as a physician with study at NYMC.

STEP 2.4: Craig Carrel & Gary Grigowski, Team 1 Michigan

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Craig Carrell, President and Gary Grigowski, Vice President, Team 1 Michigan, based in Albrion, Michigan discuss with spirit and humor how entrepreneurship led them to establish their business in 1987 to manufacture components for Japanese firms establishing operations in their proximity. They received support from the city government that helped them establish the fledgling business in an economic incubator zone. They talked about learning how to recognize and act upon opportunities along the path and not to hesitate to stop and "turn the car around" to investigate possibilities. Don't adjust your speakers while listening to the opening of this episode. It's just the ambient noise of machinery working in the background.

STEP 2.3: Bryan May, Apollo Color Coating

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 2 Mar 2008 16:40:00 GMT

Bryan May, Operations Manager, Apollo Color Coating, based in Roseville, Michigan discusses growing up in Hillsdale and how travel as a youth stimulated his adventurous spirit and led him to join the U.S. Army. The leadership skills and technical knowledge he acquired during his military career enabled him to embark on a new industrial career implementing color infusion technology. He discusses the importance of patience and determination to chart paths and learn to overcome setbacks and discouragements to reach one's goals.

STEP 2.2: Paul Glance, O-Flex

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Paul Glance, Ph.D. ME, Application Engineer, O-Flex, based in Rochester Hills, Michigan discusses his career in automotive application development, working with a variety of OEMs. His current area of focus is on developing a new exterior energy absorber for vehicles which simultaneously addresses impact requirements and pedestrian safety. He talks about how President John F. Kennedy's Space Program speech inspired him to become interested in science and later work for the U.S.A. Government on related projects. He discusses the difference between work in academia and government compared to the commercial sector.

STEP 2.1: Douglas Stratton, The Stratton Foundation

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 6 Jan 2008 22:09:00 GMT

Douglas Stratton, Science & Technology Education Program (STEP) host, reviews program progress and discusses the direction, goals and objectives for helping high school and college students learn about science and technology related career opportunities. Local Southeast Michigan relevant results of the new U.S. News & World Report, America's Best High Schools are discussed, along with the new Wayne County Community College District Program Sunrise to Sunset.

STEP 1.4: Bryan Stratton, Intertek ETL SEMKO

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 13:55:00 GMT

Bryan Stratton discusses his transition from a mechnical engineering student at Western Michigan University to a professional test engineer at Intertek ETL SEMKO, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He shares his insights about joining a student engineering organization, seeking scholarhips, and the importance of networking to find an internship.

STEP 1.3: Mahdi Chowdhury, College for Creative Studies

steppodcasts@aol.com — Mon, 9 Jul 2007 23:26:00 GMT

Mahdi Chowdhury, an automotive design student at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, discusses his educational background and why he chose to study in this field in Michigan. He offers insight about integrating math and science with creativity to develop innovative design concepts for future vehicles.

STEP 1.2: Mike Cumberworth, Analysts International

steppodcasts@aol.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:33:00 GMT

Mike Cumberworth, an information technology analyst at Analysists International discusses his educational and career background in the IT field and offers insight on the importance of continuous education development to stay current in this rapidly evolving area. He predicts strong career opportunities in Michigan for students studying in the field of computer technology and related areas.

STEP 1.1: Paul Platte, Bayer MaterialScience

steppodcasts@aol.com — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:04:00 GMT

Guest, Mr. Paul Platte, Director Future Business Group, Bayer MaterialScience, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, discusses his background and what led him to work in the field of automotive engineering related to developing applications in plastics and other polymers.

STEP Intro: Science & Technology Education Program

steppodcasts@aol.com — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:54:00 GMT

Doug Stratton, Science and Technology Program (STEP) host, explains the goals and objectives for the shows, which are created to help high school and college students learn about career and work related opportunities in Michigan.