STEM-Talk

Dr. Ken Ford

stemtalk@ihmc.org

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Booking Overview

STEM-Talk brings science and technology guests into a rigorous, approachable conversation—often connecting spaceflight, neuroscience, and long-term research questions to real-world implications. It’s especially valuable for PR pros seeking credible experts with clear public-facing explanations, ideally tied to institutions, publications, or major science programs.

Metrics

Episodes: 196

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 3.2k subscribers

Contact Information

stemtalk@ihmc.org

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Host

Dr. Ken Ford - Former Associate Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center and Director of NASA’s Center of Excellence in Information Technology; founder of IHMC. Known for interviewing science and technology leader...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Recognized STEM expertise (academic faculty, major research scientists, or experienced industry/government technical leaders), ideally with institutional affiliation and a public-facing track record such as books/op-eds, leadership roles on large science/engineering programs, or substantial media/communication of research.
Required Achievements:  
Published books for general audiences or major research communication, Leadership roles in major institutions or large-scale programs (university labs, NASA/space programs, national/international research initiatives), Peer-reviewed research and/or influential thought leadership (e.g., op-eds, widely cited work), Ability to explain complex technical topics accessibly (e.g., neuroscience and brain health guidance)

Recent Guest Discussions

Doug Cooke - NASA Human Spaceflight Strategy (artemis), Lunar Return Timelines/architecture Concerns, U.s.-china Space Competition, And Exploration Systems.

Dr. Tommy Wood - Adult Brain Plasticity And Dementia Risk; Evidence-based Brain Health Strategies (diet, Exercise, Nutrients/supplements), And Neuroscience Research Methods.

Dr. Tommy Wood - History And Study Of The Brain; Busting The “adult Brain Is Fixed” Belief; How Researchers Investigate Neural Adaptability And Complexity.

Recent Topics

Space, Neuroscience, Technology, Research, Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
STEM-Talk
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Episode 196: Dominic D’Agostino discusses advances in ketogenic metabolic therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy

June 11, 2026

Today we have Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, who over the past 10 years has been a frequent guest on STEM-Talk. Today Dom joins us to give us an update on his recent research into ketogenic metabolic therapies, ketone supplements as well as hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injuries. Dom and his lab at the University of South Florida have published more than 20 papers since his last appearance on STEM-Talk in 2023. Dom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology...

Episode 195: Doug Cooke discusses NASA’s challenges in the space race to the Moon and Mars

May 21, 2026

Our guest today is Doug Cooke, an aerospace consultant who spent 38 years at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  STEM-Talk host and IHMC founder Dr. Ken Ford, a former Associate Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center and Director of NASA’s Center of Excellence in Information Technology, interviewed Doug just four days after the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean following a historic 10-day roundtrip from th...

Episode 194: Tommy Wood discusses how to future-proof the adult brain

April 16, 2026

Neuroscientist and frequent STEM-Talk guest Dr. Tommy Wood rejoins us today for part two of our interview about Tommy’s book that is fresh off the press and now available in bookstores and Amazon, “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age.” Tommy is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his laboratory focuses on brain health across human lifespan. Tommy is a colleague and good friend who also is...

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