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Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

By: Michael Aspland and Marcus Funk
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 Structurally Sound is a podcast produced by the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University. The podcast will be a game-changer for small to medium-sized businesses looking for the latest best practices in security and resilience. We want to inspire professionals like you to help you achieve your goals. New episodes are available on first and third Wednesdays each month!Sam Houston State University Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Wastewater Monitoring and Viral Alerts with Dr. Michelle Crum & Dr. Blake Hanson

    Wastewater Monitoring and Viral Alerts with Dr. Michelle Crum & Dr. Blake Hanson
    Apr 15 2026
    Imagine a ladle on a stick. Now imagine you're dipping in untreated waste water. How many viruses would you pull up - and what could those pathogens say about local health? This week, we chat about wastewater monitoring, viral DNA and public health with Dr. Michelle Crum, the interim chair of the department of preventative medicine and population health at the University of Texas at Tyler, and Dr. Blake Hanson, assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Innovating MCI Hospital Training with Donald Berger & Joel Hendryx

    Innovating MCI Hospital Training with Donald Berger & Joel Hendryx
    Apr 8 2026
    How do you plan for mass casualty incidents, especially in healthcare? Tabletop exercises and planning are a good start - especially when they prompt unexpected or innovative questions. This week, we chat with Donald Berger, Administrative Director of Safety Operations at University Medical Center and El Paso Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Joel Hendryx, the recently retired chief medical officer at University Medical Center of El Paso, about the importance of adapting and developing MCI training.
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    48 mins
  • The Importance of Trust Networks with Dr. JD and Mike Maloney

    The Importance of Trust Networks with Dr. JD and Mike Maloney
    Apr 1 2026
    Who do you trust? Who would you call right now if your industry took a sudden left turn? If a name isn't springing to mind, then you might want to work on building your trust network. This week, we chat with Dr. Jason Davis and Mike Maloney about the importance of trust, how to build likeability and memorability, and the importance of strong and weak ties.
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    49 mins
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