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In Depth interviews - August 20

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Sammies , DISA , cloud computing , State Departement , Arab Spring , NASA , TechStat , NTEU , workforce

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Sammies finalists build a space-bot to aid astronauts

Fifteen years ago, NASA began their Robonaut project to create the first humanoid robot that would be capable of working in space. Despite various funding problems, the resulting humanoid machine is currently on the International Space Station helping crew members by taking over simple, repetitive or dangerous tasks now performed by astronauts.

Tags: NASA , robotics , International Space Station

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Sammies finalist investigates transportation accidents

James Cash of the National Transportation Safety Board's Office of Research and Engineering uses his technical expertise to uncover the causes of transportation accidents.

Tags: James Cash , NTSB , Service to America Medal , Federal Drive

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In Depth interviews - July 3

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Danette Campbell , USPTO , telework , Tom Shoop , GovExec , Shawn Henry , cybersecurity , FBI , Dan Stoneking , Tammy Flanagan , pay and benefits , NITP

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In Depth interviews - June 4

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Michael McBride , Themis Papageorge , Augustus Vogel , IRS , Office of Naval Research , Chris Mihm , GAO , GPRA Modernization Act , Thomas Mesenbourg , Census

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FDA doctor's work helps streamline diagnosis process

Dr. Kyle Myers works with a team of physicists, engineers and mathematicians, who apply their expertise to evaluating imaging systems that help diagnosis medical conditions such as cancer.

Tags: Kyle Myers , FDA , Federal Drive ,

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Recognize good work with a Sammie nomination

The deadline for nominating a federal worker for a Service to America Medal is Jan. 18.

Tags: Federal Drive , Tom Temin , workforce , management , Tom Fox , Partnership for Public Service , Service to America Medal ,

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