In this episode, we explore how Scotland is turning cutting-edge ideas into practice to mitigate the impacts of climate change, the role of Scottish research and innovation, and how the country has shown that with the right infrastructure, assets, creativity and determination, a green economy can thrive.

On this episode of If/When, we discuss the evolving role of the data scientist and how organizations can embrace greater confidence in the use of data and analytics in their decision-making activities, with Dr. Kirk Borne, chief science officer at DataPrime, and Jacobs Global Technology Lead for Predictive Analytics Michael Brown.

Gary Rydstrom, film director and sound designer with Skywalker Sound, has built a career of using innovation, imagination and technology to help bring to life some of the most beloved cinematic stories of the last forty years. On this episode of If/When, we discussed the lessons Gary has learned as an innovator, the role of playfulness in the creative process, and what keeps him motivated to continue delivering superior results.

With a body of work that includes two dozen solo records and a resume of working with the who’s who of rock royalty, our guest’s place in the pantheon of popular music is as truly unique as the inventive sounds and songs he produces with his guitar. On this episode of If/When we had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Adrian Belew.

On this episode of If/When, we’re discussing cybersecurity with an emphasis on the built environment and the infrastructure needs of smart cities with Dr. Rick Robinson, Jacobs Director – Smart Places, Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure, and Nigel Stanley, Jacobs Director of Cybersecurity - People & Places Solutions.

On this episode of If/When, we discuss situational responsiveness and leadership lessons in the context of uncertainty with two very distinguished guests: General (Ret.) Stan McChrystal, founder and chief executive officer, McChrystal Group, and Jacobs Senior Vice President - Strategic Development, Critical Mission Solutions Lt. General (Ret.) Bruce Crawford.

For this episode of If/When the topic of discussion is generative design. Joining us to share their insights and expertise are Christopher Gromek, Senior Product Manager - Advanced Development in the Office of the CTO at PTC; and Kelly Bryant, Deputy Section Manager, Mechanical Design/Drafting & Manufacturing with Jacobs on the JETS contract at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

On this episode of If/When we explore the topic of small and advanced modular reactors and the role they play in the promotion of clean energy. Joining us are UK Research & Innovation’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) Low Cost Nuclear Challenge Director Rich Deakin, and Andrew Bailey, sales and strategy lead for Jacobs Critical Mission Solutions International Technology and Innovation business.

Sometimes called 3D printing, additive manufacturing is on the cutting edge of technological advancements in building construction. To create a structure, builders start with digital designs, and then deploy largescale industrial 3D printers and locally sourced materials to create structures layer upon layer until the model is completed. In this episode of If/When, we explore additive manufacturing with Department Head and Associate Professor, Charles Dewey McMullan Chair in Construction Science at Texas A&M University Dr. Patrick C. Suermann, and Jacobs Global Director Digital Delivery Solutions, Kurt Maldovan.

Over the past several years, there has been a surge in regulatory interest to address the public health and environmental risks from releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including use of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) for firefighting or training. This call to action has resulted in rapid development of regulations and guidance, at both the federal and state level, which are impacting the airport community. In this episode of If/When, our guests are Jacobs’ Vice President of Aviation for the Americas, Steve Pelham; Principal Hydrogeologist, Jacobs’ Aviation Environmental Lead, Bob Cipolletti; and Principal Hydrogeologist, Jacobs PFAS Global Technology Leader, Bill Diguiseppi.

In this episode of If/When, we demystify the terminology surrounding decarbonization and discuss some of the major challenges and opportunities facing the world today. Our guests include Jens Nielsen, CEO of the World Climate Foundation; Zoe Haseman, Jacobs’ Vice President for Global Sustainability; and Pete Adams, Jacobs Global Market Director for Power.

It’s among the most essential components for life on the planet. And while many of us take it for granted, for others it is a daily struggle to obtain. We’re talking about clean water and what needs to be done to ensure that people around the globe have the access they need to sustain themselves. On this episode of If/When, we dive into the topic of clean drinking water with Eleanor Allen, chief executive officer, Water for People, and Dr. Russell Ford, Jacobs Drinking Water Global Solutions Director.