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Load Calculations | Troy Story

Troy Story is relaunching with a special 6 week series: Power in AV Check back each Thursday for the next installment! by Troy Powers In the first article of this series, we broke down Ohm’s Law and the power equation. We looked at the formulas, the wheel, and how knowing just two values... Read More

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October 8, 2025

What in the world is WCAG/WAI and why should HETMA folks care? | Empowered by Design

Higher Ed AV Media is proud to debut a new regular column: Empowered by Design with Chris Kelly What in the world is WCAG/WAI and why should HETMA folks care? Digital accessibility isn’t just a box to check—it’s both a moral responsibility and a practical necessity. In higher education, students, faculty, and staff rely on... Read More

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October 7, 2025

Meta on Meta: Reflecting on real-time art in a post-production of AI: A New Era for AI Fluency | AI Insights with Andy

Meta on Meta: Reflecting on real-time art in a post-production of AI by Andy Vogel I interviewed Nick Malpezzi on my iPhone and then had an Adobe Podcast to generate an audiogram for it. I then used a combination of the Google tools below to create recaps. The versions still need fine tuning, for... Read More

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October 6, 2025

Somehow I Manage | From Fear to Fuel: Redefining Failure

By Britt Yenser As HETMA embarks on the #Roadto10K, this journey is about more than just growing our numbers—it’s about supporting the personal and professional growth of each member. Every month, we’ll explore a new theme centered on reflection, growth, mental health, and confidence. If the themes ever feel overwhelming, this column will offer them... Read More

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October 2, 2025

Ohm’s Law | Troy Story

Troy Story is relaunching with a special 6 week series: Power in AV Check back each Thursday for the next installment! Troy Story by Troy Powers Power. It’s the most fundamental building block of everything we do in AV, yet it’s also the piece that is easiest to overlook. We talk endlessly about video... Read More

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September 30, 2025

What happened to 2004? Well, I’ll tell you. | Community Connections with Ryan

What happened to 2004? Well, I’ll tell you. By Ryan Gray Who here’s heard of Rolla, MO? It’s ok if you haven’t but it’s become kind of a special place for me. Now.. I’ve only been there twice—once when my youngest brother, Evan, was suiting up at what was then UMR: The University of Missouri-Rolla,... Read More

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