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New V2X Technology at DOT with Grafton deButts and Brian Cronin Feb 19, 2025

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This week, The Buzz presents a conversation with Grafton deButts from Strongbridge LLC and the ACT-IAC Department of Transportation Federal Insights Exchange (FIE), as they sit down with Brian Cronin, the forward-thinking Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office at the U-S Department of Transportation. Together, they explore the world of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology—a game-changer poised to redefine road safety, mobility, and sustainability on a global scale.

Brian shares his expert perspective on how V2X enables seamless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and road users, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient transportation systems. From the future of connected mobility to its far-reaching economic, societal, and environmental implications, this discussion is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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Welcome Our New Host: Yohanna Baez Feb 12, 2025

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Welcome Yohanna Baez: A Different Vision for The Buzz

In this special episode of The Buzz, new host Yohanna Baez introduces herself and outlines her vision for the podcast's future. She pays tribute to previous host, Colin Larsen, and discusses her plans to explore broader perspectives, amplify diverse voices, and provide actionable insights. Yohanna also shares her excitement about upcoming episodes focusing on new technologies and leadership through change. Listeners are encouraged to offer feedback and suggestions, as Yohanna aims to bring her background in storytelling, creativity, and advocacy to The Buzz.

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ICYMI: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Government with Alexis Bonnell Aug 14, 2024

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our Vision 2030 event.
In this opening keynote session, Alexis Bonnell, the Chief Information Officer and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory shares her insights on how government agencies can leverage technology to drive innovation and better serve the public. She discusses the importance of adopting a human-centered approach to digital transformation, the role of AI in modernizing government services, and the challenges and opportunities that come with implementing new technologies.

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Farewell Colin! Jul 30, 2024

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This week, The Buzz is saying goodbye to Colin Larsen, who has produced and hosted the show since it began in the Spring of 2021.
Colin would like to profoundly thank ACT-IAC and the listeners for their support through these more than 150 episodes.
Don't worry, The Buzz will continue! As always, stay tuned for more from ACT-IAC.

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Replay: Civil Service in American Government with Donald Moynihan Jul 16, 2024

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The Buzz is going on a short hiatus this summer, so our releases will be less regular than usual.
In the meantime, we'll be replaying some of our favorite episodes from the past year or so. This week, we're revisiting a conversation we had with Donald Moynihan, Chair of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, about the evolution and function of the civil service in the US.
This episode is more relevant than ever given the increasing politicization of civilian agencies, as it reminds us what's at stake when they can't operate effectively.

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Replay: The Green Transition Dilemma with James Salzman and J.B. Ruhl Jul 09, 2024

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The Buzz is going on a short hiatus this summer, so our releases will be less regular than usual.
In the meantime, we'll be replaying some of our favorite episodes from the past year or so. This week, we're revisiting a conversation we had with James Salzman and J.B. Ruhl, environmental law professors at UCLA and Vanderbilt, respectively.
They are the authors of The Greens' Dilemma, a framework for understanding how our regulatory regime is inhibiting our capacity to confront resilient infrastructure, what the stakes are, and what to do about it. The Biden administration has made both infrastructure investment andresilient infrastructure mitigation top priorities, and this issue sits at the intersection of both of those. Understanding it is key to understanding our path to decarbonization and ensuring this transition is successful.
Read The Greens' Dilemma: Building Tomorrow's Infrastructure Today

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ICYMI: Creating a Medically-Ready Military at the Defense Health Agency Jun 11, 2024

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This week, The Buzz presents a keynote session from our 2024 Health Innovation Summit.
In this fireside chat, Kevin Seeley, VP of Strategic Programs for Military Health at GDIT, sits down with Naomi Escoffery, Chief Accelerator Officer at the Defense Health Agency. Together, they discuss efforts towards modernization and innovation to improve healthcare outcomes for active-duty US military personnel and their families.

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ICYMI: How NIST is Responding to AI Development Jun 05, 2024

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from ACT-IAC's 2024 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for developing and issuing guidance around the standards and measurements we use in all kinds of technological development in the US. In the modern era, this includes Artificial Intelligence. Since the release of the AI Executive Order in October 2023, NIST has issued four draft publications intended to help improve the safety, security and trustworthiness of AI systems.
In this fireside chat, Raymond Holder, VP for Digital Growth at Maximus Federal, talks more about this work with Dr. Charles Romine, Associate Director for Laboratory Programs at NIST.

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ICYMI: Venture Meets Mission with Arun Gupta May 29, 2024

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Last week, ACT-IAC held its 2024 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference in Cambridge, MD, where leaders and experts from across government, industry and academia met to discuss how government can harness new technology to improve mission outcomes.
Our conference kicked off with a keynote presentation and fireside chat with Arun Gupta, a venture capitalist, lecturer at Stanford University, adjunct Entrepreneurship Professor at Georgetown University, and author of Venture Meets Mission.
Arun is joined during the fireside chat portion of this session by Ted Davies, Managing Partner at Attain Capital and member of ACT-IAC's Executive Committee, and Sanjay Sardar, President of ASRC Federal.

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ICYMI: Resilient Infrastructure Work at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory May 15, 2024

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This week, The Buzz presents a session from our 2024 Resilient Infrastructure Summit.
In this opening keynote session, Dr. Elizabeth Doris, Director of the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), discusses the past, present and future work that the laboratory has conducted to assist in the United States' clean energy transition, resilient infrastructure adaptation, and more.
The Buzz will be taking a break next week as ACT-IAC holds its 2024 Emerging Technology and Innovation Conference in Cambridge, MD. Register now!

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