Episodes

  • Exploring Geospatial, Part 2
    Feb 9 2024

    On the 12th episode of Fresh Ayres, Josh and Keely are again joined by Zach Nienow and Adam Derringer to explore MORE things geospatial. Tune into the second of a 2-part episode where Adam and Zach discuss how geospatial has changed and where it's headed in the not-so-far away future. As we learned in our previous conversation, geospatial has endless implications in our everyday lives, from getting to the store to designing a city to ensuring energy is available and transmitted to the people that need it. This time around, Adam and Zach share how their work will continue to transform sectors such as urban planning, agriculture, transportation, and disaster management.

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    42 mins
  • Exploring Geospatial, Part 1
    Nov 6 2023

    On the 11th episode of Fresh Ayres, Josh and Keely are joined by Zach Nienow and Adam Derringer to explore all things geospatial. Tune into the first of a 2-part episode where Adam and Zach discuss some of the latest advancements and challenges in geospatial technologies. They’ll help us understand the role and importance of aerial mapping, remote sensing, surveying, and GIS in various industries through real-world examples of how their services are transforming sectors such as urban planning, agriculture, transportation, and disaster management.

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    29 mins
  • Urban Planning & Design: Part 2
    Sep 29 2023

    Welcome to the 10th episode of Fresh Ayres! This month, Josh and Keely are joined by Mark Christensen and Amanda Arnold to dig deeper into urban planning and design. Mark and Amanda shed some light on how trends have shifted and help us understand how current planning is shaping future communities. In this second part of a two-part episode, we examine speculative planning and design concepts that have caught our attention and how they can address issues of equity and inclusivity.

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    32 mins
  • Urban Planning & Design: Part 1
    Aug 25 2023

    Welcome to the 9th episode of Fresh Ayres, where we introduce our new co-host, Josh Borst! This month, Josh and Keely are joined by Mark Christensen to discuss urban planning and design. Mark gives us an introduction to and history of urban planning and design and discusses their significance in shaping communities worldwide. In this first part of a two-part episode, we examine the challenges faced by professionals in the current landscape, reflect on real life experiences shaped by planning and design, and showcase revolutionary projects in this space. Don't miss it!

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    40 mins
  • Ayres Intern Spotlight
    Jul 28 2023

    In this episode, Keely is joined by Rachel Gering and Keegan Trevillian, two of Ayres' 2023 summer interns. Rachel and Keegan tell us how their summer is shaping up, share how they chose Ayres for their internship, offer advice for future prospective interns, and give us the inside scoop on their own short and long term professional goals. While one dives into the world of engineering and one into geospatial, they both work with existing teams to gain real-world experience and find smart, creative solutions for Ayres' clients nationwide.

    For more information about Ayres' internship opportunities, head on over to https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/ayres-college-students/

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    39 mins
  • Water!
    Apr 28 2023

    Here at Ayres, we're big on water. Drinking it, recreating in it, and engineering it. Join Colin Barry, Chelsey Heiden, and Rob Wayne as they chat with Keely about their experiences - personal and professional - with water! From wetlands to rivers to...beavers? We've got a great episode for you. 

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    59 mins
  • Spring Break 2023!
    1 min
  • Falling In Love with A Career
    Feb 24 2023

    Tune in with Emily Smith, Eric Laracuente, Binoy Panicker, and John Hunt, who join Keely and Nathan to talk about falling in love...with their careers!

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    1 hr and 3 mins