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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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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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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Two professional astronauts — Chris Ferguson and Michael López-Alegría — discuss the current state of commercial spaceflight and where the field is headed. From medical requirements to spaceport design, learn how standards support this burgeoning industry.

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As wave pools continue to grow in popularity, you no longer have to live near the water to catch a wave. From surfing to wakeboarding to water skiing, learn how standards help make water sports and amusements safer.

Listen as host David Walsh talks to two pioneers in wave pool technology: Thomas J. Lochtefeld, CEO at Surf Loch LLC, and Marshall Myrman, president of FlowRider, Inc. (a division of WhiteWater West) — along with Bethany Suderman, PhD, PE, senior biomechanical engineer at Guidance Engineering.

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The robots are coming — and they’re here to help. From today’s food delivery robots to tomorrow’s cattle herders, the latest episode of Standards Impact touches all aspects of the evolving robotics industry.

Join host Dave Walsh as he talks to Aaron Prather, director of robotics and autonomous systems programs at ASTM International.

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“Torpedo” bats. Drag. Lift. Learn more about exciting new developments and the science and standards at play in baseball and softball on the latest episode of Standards Impact.

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Specialty work boots. High heels. 3D printed shoes. Learn about the many ways ASTM standards help put your best foot forward.

Join host Dave Walsh and guests Matt Piotrowski of Timberland and Eric Olson of Precision Testing Laboratories as they discuss standards for — and the future of — footwear.

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