Show Summary:
Natasha chats with Dr. Roman Gomez, a lead research scientist in the Space Science and Engineering division of Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Roman shares his story of growing up in San Antonio, joining the Army, and then eventually getting his Ph.D. in astrophysics. Using questions submitted by Space Club elementary and middle school students, we discuss his journey in STEM, how he learned from his mistakes and his passion for all this space and science.
Links from the Show:
All About Space Club
Video: Career Chats: Dr. Roman Gomez (Research Scientist)
Bring Space Club to Your School!
Blog: STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon
Video: Space Club Mission to Moon Project Highlights Video
Podcast: 37. The Learning Potential of Space Club
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
53: Getting Data From Our Poop? Career Chat with Dr. Olesen
Life on Another Planet? Career Chat with an Astrobiologist!
Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!
Career Chat with a Satellite Program Manager
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward
10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities
I Didn't Always Want to be an Engineer
Vivify STEM Lessons & Products
STEM Careers:
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity (PreK-9th)
STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School)
Digital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!
STEM Career Classroom Posters
Growth Mindset Back to School Rocket About Me Activity
Mission to Moon STEM Curriculum Unit (Space Exploration):
Elementary (K-6)
Middle School (6-10)
Other STEM Resources
Vivify YouTube: STEM Career Chats
Dr. Roman Gomez Speaks at 2019 Fall STEM Lecture Series
What is Olympic Weighlifting? via Wikipedia
U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data (2020)
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/72/astrophysics-and-weightlifting-with-dr-roman-gomez
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER