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Big Beacon Radio Ep. 44: Revolutionizing Engineering Education and Its Leadership: An Interview with Monica F. Cox

Ep. 44 - Revolutionizing Engineering Education and Its Leadership: An Interview with Monica F. Cox In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Monica F. Cox, Inaugural Chair of the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. Join Monica and Dave for a conversation that examines the role leadership plays in engineering education, the challenges of heading a new department,…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 43: Engineering Education Today and Beyond: An Interview with Michael C. Loui

Ep. 43 - Engineering Education Today and Beyond: An Interview with Michael C. Loui In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Michael C. Loui, distinguished engineering professor and editor of the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE) Journal of Engineering Education. Join Michael and Dave to learn more about the current state of engineering education and see what the future has…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 42: Leadership Coaching for Mindful Living and Learning: George Mason University

Ep. 42 - Transforming Education Internationally: Texas & University at Qatar 'TAMUQ' In this episode, Big Beacon Radio host (and coach) Dave Goldberg explores the topic of coaching with three fellow coaches: Sarah Happel, Ellen Fulton, and Pam Patterson of George Mason University's cutting-edge Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. Join Sarah, Ellen, Pam, and Dave to explore how coaching can…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 41: Transforming Education Internationally: Texas & University at Qatar ‘TAMUQ’

Ep. 41 - Transforming Education Internationally: Texas & University at Qatar 'TAMUQ' In this technological age, our world has been made much smaller, even allowing for education to be achieved online from across the globe. But there is still a great value in bringing people together and creating a shared cultural experience. Texas A&M's Qatar campus is aiming to do just…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 40: Effectual Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Saras D. Sarasvathy

Ep. 40 - Effectual Entrepreneurship: An Interview with Saras D. Sarasvathy What makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial? How does an entrepreneur think differently than a manager? In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Saras D. Sarasvathy, professor at University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of "Effectuation: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise". Join Saras and Dave to learn more about effectuation, how…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 39: Re-imagining Engineering Education for the 21st Century: McMaster University

Ep. 39 - Re-imagining Engineering Education for the 21st Century: McMaster University While there is still far to go to completely transform engineering education, there are many universities around the world that are working to pave the way with innovative programs and initiatives. Canada's McMaster University is home of one of those programs. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg is joined…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 38: The Polarity Approach to Transformation: An Interview with Dr. Barry Johnson

Ep. 38 - The Polarity Approach to Transformation: An Interview with Dr. Barry Johnson Our world has always been full of paradoxes, opposites, and contradictions. Now, more and more, top leaders and organizations are turning their attention toward addressing paradox with the intention of creating sustainable growth and effectiveness. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Dr. Barry Johnson—owner and…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 37: Creating a Joyful Workplace: An Interview with Richard Sheridan

Ep. 37 - Creating a Joyful Workplace: An Interview with Richard Sheridan In order to achieve meaningful success in both higher education and the world of work, a supportive culture is key. In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Richard Sheridan—CEO of Menlo Innovations and author of “Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love". Join Richard and Dave to…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 36: Creating a Culture of Success for Women in STEM

Ep. 36 -Creating a Culture of Success for Women in STEM Changing the culture of higher education requires that everyone be involved, yet still in this day in age, STEM (and STEM education) remain a predominately male field. What can be done to improve upon these gender dynamics as we move forward? In this episode, host Dave Goldberg and Dean…

Big Beacon Radio Ep. 35: The Social Labs Revolution: An Interview with Zaid Hassan

Ep. 35 - The Social Labs Revolution: An Interview with Zaid Hassan In the wake of global conflict, we collectively ask, "what can be done to help solve the problems that face our world?" In this episode, host Dave Goldberg interviews Zaid Hassan—strategist, facilitator, and author of “The Social Labs Revolution: A New Approach to Solving Our Most Complex Challenges." Join…