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    ERDC Beyond the Gates

    ERDC Beyond the Gates

    Audio | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center
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    About

    Beyond the Gates is a weekly radio talk show hosted by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) that provides an up-close look at world-class research with real-world applications. From civil works to military engineering topics, join ERDC researchers as we discuss how their work strengthens local communities, supports the Warfighter, and protects the nation.



    Episodes


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 8

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Geospatial Research Laboratory" with Dr. Austin Davis (Technical Director) and Sarah Eckley (Communications Specialist

      07/23/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 7

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Environmental Laboratory " with Dr. Elizabeth Ferguson (Lead technical director, Instillations and Operational Environments/Senior Scientific Manager) and Dr. Jen Seiter-Moser (Technical Director, Civil Works/Senior Scientific Technical Manager)

      07/16/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 6

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory" with Dr. Jonathon Brame (Research Physical Scientist) and Justin Campfield (public affairs specialist)

      07/09/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 5

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Construction Engineering Research Laboratory" with Dr. Martin Page (Senior Scientific Technical Manager) and Dr. Sarah Clark (Public Affairs Specialist)

      07/02/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Information Technology Laboratory " with Qunicy Alexander (Chief, Software Engineering & Informatics Division) and Megan Saxton (Communication Specialist)

      06/25/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 3

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory " with Dr. Gaurav Savant (Senior Scientific Technical Manager) and David May (Chief, Flood & Storm Division)

      06/18/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 2

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory" with Anna Jordan (acting technical director, Force Protection, Weapon Effects) and Justin Strickler (lead technical director, Military Engineering Force Projection, Maneuver Support

      06/11/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 1

      SEVEN Labs, ONE ERDC
      From developing technologies that support the Warfighter to improving civil works systems, see how each of our 7 labs play a unique role in engineering a safer, better world. In this episode, we discuss "The Core of ERDC’s Seven Laboratories" with the ERDC Commander LTC Joshua Haynes and ERDC Public Affairs Chief Mary Margaret Edney

      06/04/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 6 Episode 5

      ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss "Frozen Ground, Heavy Loads: Inside ERDC’s One-of-a-Kind Simulator" with Dr. Wade Lein (research civil engineer) with the ERDC Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)

      02/05/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 6 Episode 4

      Today, Tomorrow, Always
      ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss “De-Risking the Future: Smarter, Safer Military Facilities" with Madeline Shunk (research computer engineer) with the ERDC Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL)

      01/29/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season Episode 3

      Today, Tomorrow, Always
      ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss “Modeling the Path to Recovery” with Dr. William Reckling (geographer) with the ERDC Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL)

      01/22/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 6 Episode 2

      Today, Tomorrow, Always
      ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss “On the Move: How ERDC Powers the Future of Military Mobility” with Brent Towne (research civil engineer) with the ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)

      01/15/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 6 Episode 1

      Today, Tomorrow, Always
      ERDC is delivering impactful solutions today, driving innovation for tomorrow and prioritizing people—always. From groundbreaking research to enduring partnerships, we explore the power of progress rooted in purpose. In this episode we discuss “Locking in the Future: ERDC’s Role on the Ohio River” with Gary Bell (research civil engineer) and Allen Hammack (research mechanical engineer) with the ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL)

      01/08/2026


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 8

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “Engineering the Future: ERDC Innovation in Action” with ERDC Director Dr. Beth Fleming.

      05/22/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 7

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “Built to Last: Celebrating 250 Years of USACE” with ERDC's Chief of Public Affairs Mary Margaret Edney

      05/15/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 6

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “Engineering the Future: How ISER Solves Big Challenges” with Dr. Cody Salter, research mechanical engineer with ERDC's Information Technology Laboratory (ITL)

      05/08/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 5

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “Protection Waters, Preserving Traditions” with Nia Hurst, research biologist with ERDC's Environmental Laboratory (EL)

      05/01/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 4

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “From Blasts to Breakthroughs: The Tools that Test Tomorrow's Infrastructure” with Dr. Bowen Woodson and Dr. George Kantrales, research civil engineers with ERDC's Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL)

      04/24/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 3

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “Snow, Ice and Sensors: CRREL's Role in Arctic Defense” with Dr. Adrian Doran (research physical scientist) and Dr. Aaron Meyer (research physicist) with ERDC's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)

      04/17/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 2

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss "From Dunes to Defense: Coastal Modeling for Military and Civil Works” with Leigh Langley, research coastal engineer, ERDC's Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL)

      04/10/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 5 Episode 1

      Leading with Innovation
      We are highlighting the visionary leaders and innovators at ERDC who are driving groundbreaking advancements that make a real impact. In this episode we discuss “BuckEye's Edge: Mapping for Mission Success" with George Ohanian, director Warfighter Support directorate, U.S. Army Geospatial Center (AGC)

      04/03/2025


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 9

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "ERDC lights the way” with Emily Andrews and Sarah Soverns, ERDC protocol specialists with the office of Protocol, Visitors and Events (PVE) and Bill Mounger with the Vicksburg Storehouse Community Food Pantry.

      12/05/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 8

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "Bridging Innovation and Leadership” with Dr. David Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).

      11/21/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 7

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "Smarter Bots, Safer Dams" with Taylor Rycroft, research environmental engineer with ERDC’s Environmental Laboratory (EL).

      11/14/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 6

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "Turning the Tide: Collaborative Innovations in Red Tide Mitigation” with Dr. Alan Kennedy, research biologist, and Dr. Chris Cummings, social scientist, with the ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL).

      11/07/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 5

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "Solving Arctic Cloud Mysteries” with Dr. Chris Polashenski (ERDC research geophysicist), Roy Hessner, (ERDC engineer technician), Tricia Nelsen (ERDC research physical scientist) all with the ERDC Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) and Nathan Kurtz, NASA’s Chief of the Cryospheric Sciences Laboratory.

      10/31/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 4

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss "Engineering Excellence: Protecting Army Transportation Infrastructure" with Gerardo Velazquez, Rodney Gonzalez and Trey Smith, research civil engineers with the ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL).

      10/24/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 3

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss “Riding the Wave of Research: A Decade of Coastal Collaboration” with Jessie Straub, Research Oceanographer and Mary Cialone, Research Hydraulic Engineer, both, with ERDC’s Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL), as well as Dr. Nicole Elko, Executive Director of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.

      10/17/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 2

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss “ERDC's AI Journey” with Dr. Haley Dozier, computer scientist with ERDC's Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) and Jacquelyn Henderson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters senior construction engineer.

      10/10/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 4 Episode 1

      The Collaborative Impact
      We highlight the powerful, real-world effects of strategic partnerships. We explore what happens when organizations join forces with ERDC to deliver groundbreaking solutions for our nation. In this episode we discuss “Research to Reality” with Jenny Jabour, technology transfer officer, ERDC Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORTT) and Janice Karcher, ERDCWERX deputy director.

      10/03/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 7 Episode 17

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “The R&D Shop: Makers and Shapers of ERDC’s Research" with Hayden Skipper (model maker), Chris Ables (tool maker supervisor), Tim Hynum (welding shop supervisor), Zach Smith (program manager of R&D fabrication group) at the Research and Development shop with the Installation Operations Command (IOC).

      04/11/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 16

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Sparking the electric secrets of soil" with Robert (RJ) Jones, Research Microbiologist with the Cold Regions Research Laboratory (CRREL).

      04/04/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 15

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Concrete Innovations-ARCTEC and Cold Weather Construction” with Danielle Kennedy, Research Civil Engineer with the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL).

      03/28/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 14

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Navigating the Future - Exploring ERDC's footprint in the field” with Col. Christian Patterson, ERDC Commander.

      03/21/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 13

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Navigating the Future - ERDC's Digital Buoy System” with Alex Ly, Electrical Engineer/Computer Scientist with the Geospatial Research Laboratory (GRL).

      03/14/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 12

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Cold Case - The Permafrost Puzzle” with Amanda Barker, Research Chemist with the Cold Regions Research Engineering Laboratory (CRREL).

      03/07/2024


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 11

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Hero and HPC-ERDC Supercomputer honors Kyle Carpenter” with Kyle Carpenter-Retired Marine Corporal and youngest living Medal of Honor recipient.

      12/14/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 10

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “ERDC Connects to the Community” with Sara Robinson, and Shelby Purvis, Protocol Specialist with the ERDC Public Affairs Office.

      12/07/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 9

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “The Power of ERDC Supercomputing" with Dr. Ben Parsons, ERDC DoD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) Director with the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL).

      11/30/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 8

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Ice Breaker: Solving the Problem of Ice Adhesion” with Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith, research materials engineer with the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL).

      11/23/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 7

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “Spinning Science: Inside the ERDC Centrifuge” with Dr. April Bowman, research civil engineer with the ERDC Geotechnical and Structure Laboratory (GSL).

      11/16/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 6

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “The Good, the Bad and the Bugly: Bugs and Invasive Plant Management” with Ian Knight – Entomologist with Aquatic Ecology and Invasive Species Branch (EEA) Branch of the ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL).

      11/09/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 5

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss "Painting a Brighter Future: The ERDC CERL Paint Technology Center" with Drew Miller – R&D Engineering Technician in the Paint Technology Technical Center of Expertise with the ERDC Construction Engineer Research Laboratory (CERL).

      11/02/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 4

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss "One-of-A-Kind Blast Technology at ERDC " with Dr. Carol Johnson – Research Civil Engineer with the ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL).

      10/26/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 3

      A Tradition of Innovation
      Go beyond the gates of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to explore the people and research shaping tomorrow. Hear from ERDC scientists, engineers, and innovators as they share breakthroughs that strengthen military readiness, improve infrastructure and address real-world challenges through science, engineering, and innovation. In this episode, we discuss "H2Rescue: ERDC’s novel approach to disaster relief" with Nicholas Josefik– Industrial Engineer with the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).

      10/19/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 2

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss “A New Era of Wetland Delineation and Permitting” with Kyle Gordon, Research Botanist with the Environmental Laboratory (EL).

      10/12/2023


    • ERDC Beyond the Gates - Season 3 Episode 1

      A Tradition of Innovation
      This season we celebrate how the labs came together 25 years ago to form one ERDC—one organization of experts across multiple disciplines. In this episode, we discuss Waterways to ERDC- a united approach Interviewees: Dr. Paul Mlakar – Research Scientist and Dr. William (Bill) Marcuson- Geotechnical Engineer.

      10/05/2023