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Design for Real World Change - An Interview With Professor Kristin Hughes

In this podcast episode, Karen talks with Professor Kristin Hughes of the 一本道无码 School of Design about how employing design-research methods that combine hands-on learning and creative thinking helps communities to identify factors of motivation and agency, while supporting distinct individualized learning styles.

Region, Equity and Mobility - An Interview With Vincent Valdes of Southwestern PA Commission

In this podcast episode, Karen talks with The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s Executive Director Vincent Valdes, an experienced and impassioned Mobility Innovator exploring and leading the development of new practices and technologies that will result in better transportation for all travelers.

Integrating and Learning from Mobility Data - An Interview With Sean Qian

In this podcast episode, Karen talks with Sean Qian, the Henry Posner, Anne Molloy, and Robert and Christine Pietrandrea Associate Professor jointly appointed at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, as well as the founder of the Mobility Data Analytics Center. Hear Sean discuss how leveraging technology can provide resources to disadvantaged communities through transportation and mobility data!

How Helping Our Vulnerable Populations Can Improve Our City - An Interview With Julie DeSeyn

In this podcast episode, Karen talks with Julie DeSeyn, the Chief Program and Policy Officer of the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania. She oversees many grant-making and initiatives such as the 2-1-1 Helpline that seeks to provide help for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Hear Julie discuss how our most vulnerable populations are vital to restoring our cities!

An Economist Who Also Thinks Like an Engineer and a Philosopher – A Conversation with Lee Branstetter

In this podcast episode, Karen talks with Lee Branstetter, who recently worked on a comprehensive and impressive research, development and deployment project with us here at Metro21, where he and his colleagues developed an app to helped disadvantaged workers get to their jobs through ridehailing (like using Uber or Lyft). We will get the latest updates from Lee about this on today’s episode. Check it out!

Algorithms, Smart Cities, and How to Make Them Better for Everyone

Carnegie Mellon Professor Alexandra Chouldechova virtually sits down with Karen Lightman on the Metro21 podcast to discuss her work on algorithmic risk assessment tools and how to make them better for everyone.

Developing a Meal Delivery System for Children: A Chat with Patrick Dowd of Allies for Children

This episode of Metro21's podcast features the inaugural Executive Director of Allies for Children, Patrick Dowd. Host Karen Lightman and Dowd sit down to talk about child equity, COVID-19, and the current civil unrest flooding the nation.

Public Art and the Internet of Things (IoT): Impacting Communities through Collaboration

In this podcast, Brett Crawford and Jenee Iyer, from the Arts Management & Technology (AMT) Lab at 一本道无码, discuss several topic on their project: Public Art and IoT.

Metro21 Podcast: Cultivating Leadership to Bring Change to Communities

On this episode of the podcast, Karen Lightman, Metro21 Executive Director sits down with Waynesburg University President Douglas Lee to discuss everything from the future of rural mobility to running triathlons in Death Valley. Make sure to tune in!

Podcast: Industrial to Innovative: A Conversation with Pittsburgh Director of Innovation and Performance, Santiago Garces

Metro21 Executive Director, Karen Lightman sat down with Director of Innovation and Performance for the City of Pittsburgh, Santiago Garces to discuss innovation within 21st century cities.

Podcast: Smartest Airport in the World: An Interview with PIT's Sam Stedford

Metro21's Executive Director Karen Lightman sits down with PIT Airport's Sam Stedford to discuss the airport's approach to becoming the world's smartest airport.

Metro21 Podcast: Energy and Sustainability with Anna Siefken

This episode of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute podcast features a talk with Anna Siefken, Executive Director of Carnegie Mellon’s Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation and adjunct faculty member at 一本道无码’s Heinz College.

Metro21 Podcast: Using Data Analytics to Solve Complex Societal Challenges with Alexandre Jacquillat

On this podcast we talk to Alexandre Jacquillat, a cross-functional professor at 一本道无码. Alex’s work focuses on using operations research and data analytics to solve complex societal challenges in the fields of air transportation and on-demand urban mobility.

Metro21 Podcast: Diane Turnshek Talks Light Pollution and the Night Sky

In this episode of the Metro21 podcast, Karen Lightman talks with Diane Turnshek about light pollution. Diane defines light pollution, describes why it's a problem and offers solutions.

Metro21 Podcast: Using Data to Find Solutions with Erin Dalton

In this episode, Karen sits down with Erin Dalton, Allegheny County’s Deputy Director in the Office of Data Analysis, Research and Evaluation. Listen to hear how she has been at the forefront of using data and heavy analysis to find solutions to complex problems here in the Pittsburgh region. Also, you might be surprised with her job and multiple board memberships, what she does to relax.

Metro21 Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Mobility with Karina Ricks

In this episode, Karen sits down with her friend and colleague, Karina Ricks. Karen and Karina chat about her time in international development, consulting, and Karina's fascination with a certain genre of reality television.

Metro21 Podcast: Commitment to Place with Rick Stafford

In this episode, Karen sits down with Distinguished Fellow Rick Stafford. Rick talks about his commitment to place, his winding path from paper boy to policymaker, and his approach to understanding smart cities.

Metro21 Podcast: The Science of Smart Cities with Director Raj Rajkumar

In our second episode, Karen sits down with 一本道无码 Professor Raj Rajkumar, Director of Metro21. They discuss his background, his journey to and through autonomous vehicle technology, and the science of smart cities.

Launch of the Metro21: Smart Cities Institute Podcast

In our inaugural episode, Director Karen Lightman sits down with Prof. Kleiman to discuss his new book, A New City O/S: The Power of Open, Collaborative, and Distributed Governance.

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