Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Geo-Temp Corporation
Location: Newark, CA United States
As the CEO of a scientific company, Nancy Del Grande aimed to change the world for the better with her knowledge. Listen in to hear about her innovative measurement techniques and the work of her company, Geo-Temp Corporation.
Title: Professor Emeritus
Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe, AZ United States
As a researcher, Dr. Fordemwalt was at the forefront of a revolutionary period in American history, as industries made the switch from vacuum tube computing to the use of microchips, which persists to this day. Listen in to hear how Dr. Fordemwalt got his start in the field, and hear his thoughts on just how big, or to be more precise, how small, microchip technology can become in the future.
Title: President
Company: The Doe Fund
Location: New York, NY
A true humanitarian, Ms. McDonald works with New York’s homeless population, as well as its former convicts, to give them the tools they need to contribute to society in a positive way. To learn more about the mission of The Doe Fund, or to make a contribution, please visit https://www.doe.org.
Title: IRS Revenue Agent
Company: United States Treasury
Location: Illinois, United States
As a revenue agent for the United States Treasury, Michael Zielinski has seen his fair share of cases. He views his work as repaying in some small part those who took a chance on him and guided him to be where he is today. Listen in to hear some of Mr. Zielinski’s thoughts on his career and how it developed.
Title: Retired Organizational Psychologist and Educator
Location: Fond Du Lac, WI, United States
As an organizational psychologist, Dr. Reed explored the factors that made organizations successful. Now that he is retired, he devotes his time to helping others through Rotary International. Listen in to hear Dr. Reed’s service-focused philosophy, and how he gets his greatest joy from giving back.
Title: Professor Emeritus
Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL
Over his long career, Dr. Palmer has taken up the study of radio astronomy, paying particular attention to the chemical activity that takes place in interstellar space. Listen in to hear Dr. Palmer’s thoughts on the field, and how he came to be involved within it.
Title: Materials Research Engineer (Retired)
Company: Army Research Laboratory
Location: Chicopee, MA United States
As a materials research engineer, Dr. Vanderwalker studied various materials to be used by the United States military to judge their properties and evaluate their suitability for application. Listen in to hear how she got her start in this interesting and challenging field.
Title: Sole Proprietor
Company: Bentwerth Press
Location: Houston, TX United States
The owner and self-taught publisher behind Bentworth Press, Mr. Du Gan explores the thought processes that make us tick, while providing informative nonfiction books to readers. Listen in to hear about some of the interesting work that goes on behind the scenes at publishing houses.
Title: Teacher and Coach (Retired)
Company: Akron Public Schools
Location: Akron, OH United States
Over a lifetime as an educator, Mr. Walzer has learned that consistency is key, and that a good teacher makes themselves available to students in need. Listen in to hear how he became involved in his profession, and how he hopes to return to substitute teaching after the COVID pandemic ends.
Title: WR Matthews Professor of Pathology
Company: Ochsner Louisiana State University Hospital
Location: Shreveport, LA United States
As a pathologist and educator, Dr. Cotelingam forms a vital link in the health care chain, through which he accomplishes his goal of alleviating the suffering of others. Listen in to hear about some of the important accomplishments in the medical field since he started his career.
