In this episode, Dr. Robert Stone, aka "Dr. Bob," and Cara Johnston discuss the Virginia Tech Hokies' human-powered submarine team that will enter the 18th International Submarine Race held at NSWC Carderock June 23-27, 2025. The Hokies have a strong legacy at ISR to include winning the overall competition at the 6th ISR in 2001. Listen in and learn about their newest entry that includes autonomy for navigation and a soundtrack by Metallica.

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Jerry Rovner, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips the International Submarine Races (ISR). These are human-powered submarine races hosted each year at NSWC Carderock. Jerry has been the race director since 1991. With Steve, he describes the history of the race, how the race is conducted, interesting designs, and most importantly, how it is an opportunity for STEM students to connect with otherson their educational and professional paths. There is a special guest moment at the end of the podcast with Astronaut Megan McArthur, an ISR alum.

In the most recent episode of “Talk a Little, Learn aLot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE Educator in Residence, Dr. Michael Briscoe, discusses with host Stephen Phillips Promoting Electric Propulsion Workforce Development Program hosting its national competition for 2025. Listen in to hear about this exciting competition and how the PEP program is connecting STEM students to internships and employment.

In the most recent episode of Talk a Little, Learn a Lot, the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, Captain Roy Springer, USN-Ret, discusses with host Stephen Phillips his command of the test submarine and first tear-drop shaped hull, USS Albacore (AGSS 569). This includesdetailed discussions of its control surfaces (laminar flow and turbulent flow), counter-rotating screws, and a hair-raising story of losing power during a speed test.

In this episode of “Talk a Little, Learn a Lot,” the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) podcast, ASNE Executive Director Dale “Kid” Lumme discusses with host Stephen Phillips ASNE’s major events for 2025 to include Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP), the Intelligence Ships Symposium, MEGARUST, The Fleet Maintenance and Modernization Symposium, and publishing a special edition of the Naval Engineers Journal, “The Story of Aegis – Fifteen Years Later.” Kid also reminds listeners that ASNE’s leadership awards nominations must be submitted by January 31, 2025, followed by the scholarship awards two weeks later. All information on these topics can be found on the ASNE website.

In this episode, Captain John Markowicz, USN-Ret, the ASNE San Diego Section Chair, discusses his views of ASNE, the future of Naval Engineering, and shares an engineering sea story from his time aboard USS Elliot (DD-967).

RDML Calvin Foster, USN, Deputy Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic, joined Dr. Stephen Phillips following his keynote at the 2024 Naval S&T Symposium. RDML Foster discussed many topics including pacing the threat, ensuring a culture of healthy debate in Naval Engineering, mine warfare in the Black Sea, employing and communicating with Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs), and ensuring the U.S. Navy is reflective of Native American Heritage.

During the 2024 Naval Science and Technology Symposium, Dr. Stephen Phillips had the honor of speaking with the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, The Honorable Nickolas Guertin. Mr. Guertin discussed the symposium, his view of the importance of naval engineering, and his view of ASNE and its future.