Inside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond. Host Caleb Ayers and Producer Daniel Dalton interview someone new every episode, introducing listeners to IALR leaders and partners, promoting programs and highlighting opportunities to connect with us. New episodes are published every other Monday.
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Signup to Generate a PitchInside IALR explores the ways that the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) catalyzes economic transformation. Listen for a behind-the-scenes view of how our programs, people and partnerships are impacting Southern Virginia and beyond.
Recent episodes include "The Middle School Solution to Virginia's Workforce Challenge: GO TEC" (28 September 2026, 41 minutes), "Four Months That Changed a Life" (24 August 2026, 18 minutes), and "Four Years, Fourfold Growth: a Conversation with IALR President Telly Tucker" (22 June 2026, 25 minutes).
Inside IALR publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for Inside IALR is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inside IALR requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inside IALR's contact route on record: public web form.
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Inside IALR is a government podcast with 67 episodes published.
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How do you build a stronger workforce pipeline? You start with middle school students! In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers sits down with Telly Tucker, Dr. Melanie Lewis, and Jake Taylor to explore the...
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How Carrie Williams Used ATDM to Build a New Career and a New Future What do you do when life forces you to start over? For Carrie Williams, the answer was taking a chance on herself. After a divorce left her searching...
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<p>IALR has grown really fast. But, as President Telly Tucker explains, growth alone isn’t the goal.</p><p>In this conversation, Telly reflects on four years as president, sharing what it’s like to lead an organization...
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<p>Cedric and Ethan Bond are brothers who took very different paths before finding the same destination: training through the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program and careers at Newport News...
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<p>Recruiting skilled manufacturing talent is expensive, time-consuming, and unpredictable. But it doesn’t have to be.</p><p>Recorded during a recent career fair for the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing...
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<p>In this special mini episode, IALR President <b>Telly Tucker</b> sits down with <b>Casie Hansen</b>, who recently graduated from the Non-Destructive Testing track of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing...
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<p>What does it actually take to move a new technology from the lab to the shop floor and make it stick? </p><p>In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers is joined by Jason Wells, John Ring, Josh Sims, and...
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<p>What does it really take for families in Southern Virginia to make a living — no extras, just the basics? And are those jobs actually available?</p><p>In this data-rich episode, host Caleb Ayers talks with Jessie...
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<p>GO TEC — Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers — is transforming how middle schoolers explore potential futures. Today’s episode dives deep into how it works. </p><p>Host Caleb Ayers sits down...
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<p>What do submarines, aircraft and even theme park rides have in common?</p><p>They all rely on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to ensure safety and reliability.</p><p>In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers...
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<p>In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with two of our most experienced research associates, Amy Turner and Rob Chretien. </p><p>Each has more than a decade of hands-on experience in IALR's research labs...
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<p>This episode shifts the focus from student success stories to the broader impact of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program on the maritime industrial base. Joined by Mike Villanueva of BAE...
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<p>Host Caleb Ayers sits down with Meredith Gregory, Director of Digital Strategy and Program Management, to explore the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and business. Meredith shares...
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<p>In this episode of Inside IALR, host Caleb Ayers is joined by Ereina Avery (Austal USA), Jon Harrison (Phillips Corporation), and Jason Wells (IALR) for a deep dive into the <b>Additive Manufacturing Center of...
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<p> In this special episode of Inside IALR, we take you straight to the floor of the <b>Career ChoICE Youth Expo</b>, a dynamic, hands-on career fair designed for middle and high school students across Southern...
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<p> The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program is preparing the next generation of skilled workers for the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base. With an 85% job placement rate and graduates from...
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<p>In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with President <b>Telly Tucker</b> and Executive Vice President of Operations <b>Dr. John Hughes</b> for a wide-ranging conversation about growth, leadership and the...
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<p><b>What is it like to be a woman teaching advanced manufacturing in a field where men make up the majority?</b></p><p>Hear it from three members of the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM)...
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<p><b>What happens when Ph.D. candidates, master’s students, undergrads and interns all share the same greenhouse? You get a powerful, layered research environment that grows more than just plants.</b></p><p>In this...
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<p>What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research? In this episode of Inside IALR, hear from five of the 18 interns who spent their summer working across IALR’s divisions—from...
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