The Trident Room Podcast sits down with NPS STEM Director Dr. Jennifer Carson for a

conversation on her journey from astrophysics research to science outreach, the

challenges and rewards of making complex ideas accessible to the public, and the role of

STEM in inspiring the next generation. She also shares what’s ahead for this year’s

Discovery Day and how the event connects Naval Postgraduate School research with the

wider community.

Join us as TRP host Cmdr. Alanna Youngblood sits down with Dr. Martin Mandelberg to

discuss his experience working with Dr. Richard Hamming as his one, and only, PhD

student. Dr. Mandelberg recounts all his trials, tribulations, and challenges in working with

a personality such as Dr. Hamming as well as the special, cherished connection he shared

with his mentor. He states that it was this “chosen family” bond that drove him to

undertake his current, massive project involving coordination with the Hamming family

estate to preserve all manner of documentation from Dr. Hamming, both in an accessible

online archive and in his new book, Richard Wesley Hamming.

In part two of this episode, TRP host Cmdr. Alanna Youngblood continues her discussion with Dr. Martin Mandelberg on working with legendary mathematician Dr. Richard Hamming as his PhD student. Dr. Mandelberg recounts all his trials, tribulations, and challenges in working with a personality such as Dr. Hamming, and the special, cherished connection he shared with his mentor.

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In part one of this episode, TRP host Cmdr. Alanna Youngblood sits down with Dr. Martin Mandelberg to discuss his experiences working with Dr. Richard Hamming as the iconic mathematician’s one, and only, PhD student. Dr. Mandelberg recounts all his trials, tribulations, and challenges in working with a personality such as Dr. Hamming, and the special, cherished connection he shared with his mentor.

The Trident Room Podcast’s TRP Unfiltered series delivers authentic, unedited conversations by a round table of TRP hosts, students and guests on a submitted question … In this episode, the TRP team welcomes two new NPS students to the table for a discussion on career paths to NPS, what lies ahead, and much more.

In part two of this episode, TRP hosts Colleen Wilmington and Anthony Castillo continue their discussion on leadership, undersea warfare, and nuclear deterrence with NPS Hall of Fame alumnus retired U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil Haney. Insightful and plainly spoken, Haney’s advice, empowered by 50+ years of distinguished public service, can be assimilated across the full spectrum of leadership.

Lt. Cmdr. Colleen Wilmington and Lt. Anthony Castillo met with retired Adm. Cecil Haney to

discuss his outlook on leadership, submarine warfare, and nuclear deterrence in a changing

world during his visit to NPS in March 2025 for the Winter Commencement. Spanning over 50

years of governmental service in the military and private sectors, Admiral Haney maintained a

strict adherence to core values and dedication to people. Insightful and plainly spoken, Admiral

Haney’s advice can be assimilated across the full spectrum of both today’s and tomorrow’s

leaders, military and civilian alike.

In the latest episode of the Trident Room Podcast’s Unfiltered series, show hosts and guests Elaura and Anthony sit around a table in the Trident Room Rose Garden to discuss this week's topic.

The views expressed during the Trident Room Podcast are those of the hosts, and do not represent official policy of the Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. Navy or the U.S. Department of Defense.

In this episode, Senior Producer Alanna Youngblood picks the brain of NPS’ Director of

International Graduate Programs Mr. Danial Pick. In this interview they both explore topics and

concepts ranging from Language, Culture, and Diplomacy to Special Operations and

Counterterrorism Insights to Personnel and Career reflections. Strap in for quite the adventure!

The Trident Room Podcast’s TRP Unfiltered series delivers authentic, unedited conversations by a round table of TRP hosts, students and guests on a submitted question … In this episode, the team is challenged to share a guilty pleasure, such as the artists on their favorite playlists that they’d rather not admit to!