Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 41, Technical Storytelling, Part Two Aug 05, 2020

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NASA’s Jon Olansen, Jenny Devolites and Ben Asher share technical stories and discuss storytelling technique with Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 40, Technical Storytelling, Part One Jul 22, 2020

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Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 39, Plum Brook Station Jul 08, 2020

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Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 38, Human Factors Jun 24, 2020

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NASA Armstrong Operations Engineering Branch Chief Kate McMurtry discusses the value of understanding the impact of human factors on mission performance.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 37, NASA Safety Center Jun 10, 2020

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NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 36, Crowdsourcing Innovation May 27, 2020

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NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 35, Launch America May 13, 2020

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NASA Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineers Steve Sullivan, Chris Lupo and Deborah Crane discuss the new approach for launching American astronauts to space.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 34, Science in the 2020s Apr 29, 2020

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NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 33, Young Innovators Apr 15, 2020

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Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 32, Europa Clipper Mar 30, 2020

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Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission.