# Investing in the Future: Ryan Murray on Teacher Immersions and Industry Intentionality Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/investing-in-the-future-ryan-murray-on-teacher-immersions-and-industry-intentionality Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/investing-in-the-future-ryan-murray-on-teacher-immersions-and-industry-intentionality.md Podcast: [The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529) Published: 2026-01-20T17:53:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jpedge1959305 Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f09a83f7-0bef-4d3c-bd79-bf2d26946936.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/episodes/investing-in-the-future-ryan-murray-on-teacher-immersions-and-industry-intentionality Duration seconds: 2424 ## Resource How do we truly prepare students for a future that is constantly evolving? In this episode of The Genius Hour: Voices of Indianapolis , our host (and PPHS AV teacher) Jeff Edge sits down with Ryan Murray , Project Specialist at the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC) , to discuss a groundbreaking initiative: the TIE-IN program (Teacher Industry Experiences in Indiana) . A partnership between CIESC and the Department of Education, TIE-IN was designed to bridge the gap between education and industry. Ryan, a former STEM teacher who transitioned out of the classroom to drive larger-scale impact, shares how he curated immersive, all-day shadowing experiences for educators across the state. We discuss our 2025 journey through the program: visits to WTHR, Visit Indy, Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indiana Fever), and MISO. Ryan's work, as well as the incredible logistical work done by Jessica Martin , made 40+ statewide events possible through the TIE-IN program. The conversation dives deep into the shifting landscape of Indiana’s talent pool. Ryan highlights how forward-thinking organizations like Endress+Hauser, Gaylor Electric, and MISO are no longer waiting for post-graduation; they are investing in skill-building and talent-identifying from a young age. We also tackle the "Soft Skills Gap." While schools are traditionally built to assess technical proficiency, industries are sending a clear message: We can teach the technical skills, but we need you to teach the soft skills. From the future of AI in broadcasting to the necessity of intentional collaboration, this episode is a must-listen for educators, industry leaders, and students alike. Student Credits: Audio Engineer: Nat Producer: Annie ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/episodes/investing-in-the-future-ryan-murray-on-teacher-immersions-and-industry-intentionality/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-genius-hour-voices-of-indianapolis-6597529/investing-in-the-future-ryan-murray-on-teacher-immersions-and-industry-intentionality.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.