The Blueprint

Blueprint #17: Vanessa Wyche - Director, NASA's Johnson Space Center

In this episode, we chat with Vanessa E. Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and a trailblazer in the field of space exploration and leadership. Dr. Wyche has over three decades of experience at NASA, contributing to numerous human spaceflight missions and programs. As the first African American woman to lead the Johnson Space Center, she is at the forefront of innovations in space exploration and human spaceflight. Vanessa shares her journey, the challenges she has faced, and her vision for the future of space exploration, all while inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Tune in for a deep dive into NASA’s evolving missions and Vanessa’s remarkable career. INFO: Vanessa's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/] Blueprint Podcast Hosts: Liam Kauffman, Agathiya Tharun, & Greyson Lemmons Liam’s LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman⁠ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Aggy's Linkedln: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun⁠ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun] Grey’s LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer] GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform]

Blueprint #16: Duncan Mulgrew - Co-Founder & CEO of Uniform Sierra

In this episode, we chat with Duncan Mulgrew, Co-Founder & CEO of Uniform Sierra, a defense company that builds drones that are designed to protect humans. Duncan has been building and flying small unmanned systems for close to 10 years and has accumulated over 2,500 remote flight hours. He has built over 100 unique aircraft and operated them around the country and world. INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Duncan Mulgrew Duncan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/] Blueprint Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman [http://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Blueprint Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun [http://www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun] Blueprint Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer] GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform]

Blueprint #15: Dr. Jay Gore - Purdue’s Reilly Professor in Combustion Engineering

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jay Gore, Purdue’s Reilly Professor in Combustion Engineering (with courtesy appointments in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Chemical Engineering). Dr. Gore was the founding Director of the Energy Center at Discovery Park and the founder of the SURF program at Purdue. He also worked for the US State Dept. where he coordinated with U.S. and international governors on the topics of energy and climate issues. Furthermore, he was awarded Best Paper of the Year by A.S.M.E. and has authored over 200 conference papers. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Dr. Jay Gore Dr. Jay Gore’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-gore-19b6486/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-gore-19b6486/] Untapped Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman [http://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Untapped Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun [http://www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun] Untapped Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer] GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform]

Blueprint #14: Arvind Raman - John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering, Purdue University

In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Purdue's John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, Arvind Raman. Born in Uttar Pradesh, India, to immigrant parents, Raman's early life was shaped by adaptability and a strong foundation in STEM, thanks to his mother. Pursuing mechanical engineering at the leading Indian Institute of Technology, his insatiable curiosity led him to Purdue for his master's, followed by a PhD at the University of California, Berkeley. Beyond his accolades, Dr. Raman's journey is a testament to passion, resilience, and the drive to understand and innovate. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! INFO: Today’s Podcast Guest: Arvind Raman Arvind Raman's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/arvind-raman-88b20a6a/⁠ [http://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Untapped Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman  Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman [http://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Untapped Podcast Host: Aggy Tharun Aggy's Linkedln: www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun [http://www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun] Untapped Podcast Director: Greyson Lemmons Grey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer] GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHfHyD5mExipb_aPoEq-8S-lIcb8fWsroXCXpmcCOHWJjxJw/viewform]

Blueprint #13: Kevin Jin - Internships, Building Habits, and Chasing Goals

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Jin. Kevin is a senior at Purdue University studying industrial engineering, which is ranked 2nd in the nation in industrial engineering programs. Kevin has been active in multiple organizations, including Purdue Solutions consulting and PurdueTHINK consulting, with internships at West Monroe and Deloitte. Thanks for listening. INFO: Kevin's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinleijin/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinleijin/] Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman] Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun [https://www.linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun] Grey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer] GUEST REQUEST FORM AND FEEDBACK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGYWon2QkNjlY_h8JDbgMgp5Jv8XuWSkIilCNZhkySg/edit]