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Standards Impact

Standards Impact

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From the floor beneath your feet to the aircraft above your head, standards touch nearly every aspect of our lives, but often their impact can be overlooked. In Standards Impact, we will give you an inside view into some of the most exciting industries and the standards that are moving them forward. So join Dave Walsh as he sits down for in-depth conversations with the experts and innovators who are shaping the future and positively impacting public health, safety, and consumer confidence. This is Standards Impact presented by ASTM International.

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  • Standards at the Scene: Protecting First Responders

    Standards at the Scene: Protecting First Responders
    Oct 22 2025

    Whether at the scene of a crime or a natural disaster, first responders are on the front line, protecting and serving. But who protects those who protect us? Standards provide help when disaster strikes.

    Detective Tom Nolan, Montgomery County Detective Bureau, and 2025 ASTM Board Chair Cassy Robinson, join host Dave Walsh for a discussion of the standards that help keep firefighters, police officers, and EMTs safe.

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    34 mins
  • Students of Standards

    Students of Standards
    Sep 3 2025

    Introducing students to ASTM standards can create a nexus of opportunity, engagement, and robust standards development. Learn how student involvement is shaping the next generation of standards professionals on this episode of Standards Impact.

    Join guest host Donovan Swift as he speaks with Joe Sinicrope, research scientist for Florida International University’s Applied Research Center and faculty advisor for the FIU student chapter. He is also a member of ASTM's committee on nuclear technology and applications.

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    19 mins
  • Smooth Sailing: How Standards Support the Supply Chain

    Smooth Sailing: How Standards Support the Supply Chain
    Aug 14 2025

    Ever wonder how stuff gets to your door? Learn about the complexities of the supply chain, from tariffs to sustainability practices, to logistics, and what the supply chain of the future might look like – all on the latest Standards Impact podcast.

    Join host Dave Walsh as he speaks with three well-known supply chain experts: Michael Coner, founder of Blockticity; Michael Darden, CEO and founder of DFM Data Corp., Inc.; and Jeff Weiss, partner at Steptoe, LLP.

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    35 mins
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