At the Center
At the Center, a podcast from the Graham Center for Collaborative Innovation at York College of Pennsylvania, explores the transformative power of partnerships across disciplines, industries, and communities. Each episode features dynamic conversations with York College faculty, students, staff, administrators, and regional leaders tackling topics like the future of AI in education, the science of social media influence, cross-generational learning, classroom innovation, entrepreneurship, and surprising, boundary-breaking partnerships.
Whether you’re an educator, student, leader, or lifelong learner, discover how meaningful collaboration is reshaping education, business, technology, and society, right here, at the center of it all.
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Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we learn, teach, and work—and in this live episode of At the Center, guest host Vinay V. Singh, Chief Strategy Officer Technuf, LLC., explores the exciting opportunities AI brings to the classroom and beyond.
Joining the conversation are Ry Fryar, Assistant Professor of Art; Dr. Tamara Schwartz, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity; and Amber Berry, Vice President of AI and Strategy at the Middle States Association and cofounder of Responsible AI in Learning. Together, they dive into the innovative ways AI is enhancing education, empowering students and educators, and shaping the future of local industries.
From smarter learning tools to career-changing applications, this episode offers an optimistic look at how AI—when used responsibly—can drive creativity, efficiency, and growth in both academic and professional spaces.
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Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
What does it really take to build a business from the ground up? In this special live episode of At the Center, recorded at Marketview Arts, we explore the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of entrepreneurship with three inspiring local business owners.
Meet Dr. Siddesh Pawar, co-founder of Envision Biomedical; Jermaine Carroll, owner of MaineCourse Mobile; and Jakyra “Ky the Chemist” Simpson, founder of Products By Ky and STEAM Sneakerheadz. Though their businesses span biotech, food, and STEAM education, their journeys share a common thread: passion, perseverance, and purpose.
Tune in to hear candid conversations about what it takes to launch and sustain a business, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and the rewards that keep them going.
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Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Welcome to the very first episode of At the Center! We're kicking off the series by introducing you to some of the visionary leaders driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and community connection at York College of Pennsylvania.
Our guests include Oscar Winters, Executive Director of the JD Brown Center for Entrepreneurship; Dr. Steve Jacob, Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement; and Jeff Vermeulen, Chief of Staff and the driving force behind York College’s Knowledge Park. Each plays a key role in building bridges between the College and the broader York community.In this episode, you'll hear about the missions of their respective centers, the value of liberal arts, and how York is investing in students through real-world experiences and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the College is shaping the future—on campus and beyond.
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