My STEM Career: Recent Episodes
Codelicious Computer Science Curriculum
Teachers and students: explore STEM careers and discover the ways computer science knowledge can help regardless of your path. In this show, we speak with industry experts that share information about their careers, describe their professional experiences, and offer advice to students.
This show is hosted by Codelicious Computer Science Curriculum. Each interview on this show matches a particular STEM Career lesson in our curriculum. Listen at the top of the show for grade-appropriate questions that match the lesson, and stay tuned for the second half when we dive into an all-age appropriate journey of each interviewee’s life, career, and advice.
How can we learn to ask the right questions, especially about topics where we aren’t experts? This is a really important skill for intellectual property (IP) lawyers, like Deborah Pollack Milgate. Deborah works across many fields, and she needs to be able to understand different industries to represent and protect clients’ ideas.
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The IP Law STEM Career Lesson is from High School Computer Science. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/courses
Learn more about Barnes & Thornburg: https://btlaw.com/
Find Parity Podcast online:
- Website: https://www.par-ity.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParityPodcast1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/par-itypodcast/
What if our favorite characters in movies or comics were ordinary people with extraordinary skills? Naseed Gifted is answering that question. Hear how Naseed empowers students to see themselves in STEM as an educator and founder of PBS Media, a company that celebrates Black characters and creatives.
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The STEM Teacher STEM Career Lesson is from Intro to Computer Science Applications. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/intro-computer-science-applications
Find Naseed, PBS Media, and KHEM FEST online:
- Twitter: @directorgifted
- Facebook: Naseed Gifted
- PBS Media: https://pbsmediastudios.com/, @PBSmediaStudios
- KHEM FEST: https://khemfest.com/, @khemfest
More interviews with Naseed: Meet Naseed Gifted: Creative Director & Writer, Dropping Knowledge with Naseed Gifted
How can we outsmart hackers, or "attackers", on the Internet? Explore a career as a Digital Security Analyst with Erin Kuffel of Deepwatch. Erin walks us through the training required for cybersecurity professionals, explains the process of threat hunting, and gives tips for protecting ourselves online.
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Download the free Digital Security Analyst lesson: https://www.codelicious.com/free-resources/digital-security-analyst
The Digital Security Analyst STEM Career Lesson is from Intro to Computer Science Applications. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/intro-computer-science-applications
Learn more about Deepwatch: https://www.deepwatch.com/
Explore the certifications and platforms Erin discusses in the episode: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security , https://www.sans.org/ , https://www.splunk.com/
Gather around the campfire (or board room), and learn how storytelling and data analysis converge. Explore a career as a Data Analyst with Theesh Mohan of Meta. Theesh walks us through the process of analyzing data, finding trends, and condensing 10 weeks of work into a 1 hour meeting.
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The Data Analyst STEM Career Lesson is from High School Computer Science Python. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/high-school-computer-science-python
Learn more about careers at Meta: https://www.metacareers.com/
Discover the world's first long hot water bottle! Explore a career as an Entrepreneur with Richard Yu of YUYU Bottle. Richard not only created a brand new product, but also built a company that is now featured in luxury hotels, spas, and even the British royal family.
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The Entrepreneur STEM Career Lesson is from Intro to Computer Science Applications. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/intro-computer-science-applications
Learn more about YUYU Bottle: https://www.yuyubottle.com/
Read stories from the chronic pain community: https://www.yuyubottle.com/pain-warriors
Hang around with an ecologist that specializes in bats! Explore a career as a Wildlife Conservationist with Ryan Slack of Civil & Environmental Consultants (CEC). Ryan works with construction teams to make sure that species of endangered bats are staying safe during a build.
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The Wildlife Conservationist STEM Career lesson is from Intro to Computer Science Applications. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/intro-computer-science-applications
Learn more about CEC: https://www.cecinc.com/
Prepare for an operation with a pediatric surgeon! Explore a career as a Doctor with Dr. Evan Kokoska of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. As a surgeon that specializes in care for kids, Dr. Kokoska ensures that children under 18 get the procedures they need to feel better.
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The Doctor STEM Career Lesson is from Computer Science Foundations 1. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/computer-science-foundations-first-grade
Learn more about Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital: http://www.peytonmanningch.org/
Slice and dice with a 3D printing expert! Explore a career in the 3D Printing Industry with Alex Correa of Practically Parents and Practical Creatives. As a CAD Designer and 3D Printing Technician, Alex creates products that bring joy and ease to daily moments.
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The 3D Printing Industry STEM Career lesson is from Intro to Computer Science Applications. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/intro-computer-science-applications
Shop Practical Creatives: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PracticalCreatives
Shop Practically Parents: https://practicallyparents.com/
Search open-source 3D printed items with Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/
Explore Fusion 360 (professional modeling software): https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
Explore Tinkercad (open source modeling software): https://www.tinkercad.com/
Shop Prusa Mini: https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mini-3/
Shop Ender-3: https://www.creality.com/goods-detail/ender-3-3d-printer
Advocate for women and girls in STEM. Explore the role of Instructional Designer with Poonam Gill of MISO. Learn more about Poonam’s leadership role within Girls Who Code, her studies for a masters degree in Learning Design and Technology, and how her degree directly applies to her current role.
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Learn more about Girls Who Code: https://girlswhocode.com/
Learn more about MISO: https://www.misoenergy.org/
Blogger, speaker, author, YouTube, podcaster, and teacher. Explore all of these roles with Vicki Davis of Cool Cat Teacher. With hundreds of thousands of subscribers and followers, learn more about Vicki’s career journey, and hear her words of wisdom for teachers who are starting to learn computer science.
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Read Vicki’s blog: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/
Listen to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast/
Subscribe to Vicki’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/coolcatteacher
Follow Vicki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolcatteacher
Dive into the world of web design. Explore the role of UX Facilitator with Mya Williams of Kenzie Academy. Learn more about Mya’s design work, what she loves about teaching, and the people around her that gave her the confidence to pursue her STEM career.
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Learn more about Kenzie Academy: https://kenzie.snhu.edu/
Build helpful tools for marketers and developers. Explore the role of Product Design Manager with Nina Mehta of Mailchimp. Learn more about Nina’s career journey from newspapers to software, and hear her advice for future product designers.
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Learn more about Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/
Have you ever used a barcode at the grocery store? You have GS1 to thank for that! Explore the role of Technology Product Management Director with Betsy Shober of GS1 US. Learn more about Betsy’s many responsibilities, including leading, programming, and training.
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Learn more about GS1 US: https://www.gs1us.org/
You don’t have to be a doctor to have a career in medicine. Explore the role of Engineering Director with Susan Weber of Research IT through Stanford Medicine. Learn more about how Susan’s team uses data and software to support important medical research.
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Learn more about Stanford Medicine Research IT: https://med.stanford.edu/researchit.html
Find your why! Explore the role of Executive Director with Ryan Steuer of Magnify Learning. Learn more about how Ryan used his experience as a UPS engineer to help teachers across the country develop project-based learning programs for students.
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Learn more about Magnify Learning: https://www.magnifylearningin.org/
Read Ryan’s book, Project Based Learning Stories and Structures: Wins, Fails, and Where to Start: https://www.amazon.com/Project-Based-Learning-Stories-Structures/dp/1986964264
Follow Skyler Wagoner @skylerwagoner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerwagoner/?hl=en
Watch the PBL Simplified Video Series: https://www.pblsimplified.com/
Part 2 of a 2 part episode. From research lab to law office, explore the role of Patent Lawyer with Angela Freeman of Barnes & Thornburg. Learn more about Angela’s career journey and her passion for advocating for women and diversity in STEM.
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Learn more about Barnes & Thornburg: https://btlaw.com/
Learn more about Women & Hi Tech: https://www.womenandhitech.org/
Part 1 of a 2 part episode. From research lab to law office, explore the role of Patent Lawyer with Angela Freeman of Barnes & Thornburg. Learn more about Angela’s career journey and her passion for advocating for women and diversity in STEM.
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Learn more about Barnes & Thornburg: https://btlaw.com/
Learn more about Women & Hi Tech: https://www.womenandhitech.org/
How do a rubber stamp and STEM relate? Find the answer as you explore the role of Engineering Manager with Christian Williams of Airbnb. Learn more about Christian’s unconventional career path and how he uses technology to surprise and delight the internal team at Airbnb.
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Learn more about working at Airbnb: https://careers.airbnb.com/
Being a creative person can manifest in many ways. Explore the role of Designer with Jenny Tod of Jenny Tod Creative. Learn more about Jenny’s career, and how she overcame imposter syndrome in such a subjective industry.
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Learn more about Jenny Tod Creative: https://jennytod.com/
What does it take to make a website or app both beautiful and practical? Explore the role of Product Designer with Lisa Sangiorgio of DeveloperTown. Learn more about Lisa helps companies solve big problems with good design.
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Learn more about DeveloperTown: https://developertown.com/
Learn more about ClusterTruck: https://www.clustertruck.com/
Get ready for takeoff! Explore a career in Aviation with Kyle Roth of Parkview Samaritan Hospital. As a helicopter air ambulance pilot, Kyle helps transport patients from accident sites so they can receive medical care. MORE The Aviation STEM Career Lesson is from Codelicious Computer Science Fundamentals 4. Learn more: https://www.codelicious.com/computer-science-fundamentals-fourth-grade
Learn more about Emergency Services at Parkview Samaritan: https://www.parkview.com/services-specialties/emergency-medicine/emergency-medicine
Experience the magic of Disney Parks behind the scenes. Explore the role of Manager, Entertainment and Technology with Alina Cranmer of Disney. Her team manages the Garment Utilization system, or GUS, which tracks all of the costumes worn in the parks. MORE Learn more about working at Disney Parks: https://parksjobs.disneycareers.com/
Just Google it! Explore the role of Program Manager, Data and Analytics, with Chad Pingel of Google. Learn more about his four years and multiple roles at Google, including the career change that led him to Dublin, Ireland. MORE
Learn more about working at Google: https://careers.google.com/
From a spreadsheet to $5 million in funding. Explore the role of an entrepreneur with Yaw Aning, Co-Founder and CEO of Malomo. Hear about his roles and experiences as a founder of multiple different companies. MORE
Learn more about Malomo: https://gomalomo.com/
Go get that Xbox controller, and explore the role of software engineer with Aila Enos of 343 Industries. Her team creates the carnage report in Halo, which shows players their stats after a multiplayer game. MORE
Learn more about 343 Industries: https://www.343industries.com/
Learn more about Halo: https://www.halowaypoint.com/
Lights, camera, action! Explore the role of Pipeline Technical Director with Will Muto of Industrial Light and Magic. At ILM, Will has worked on many iconic movies, including the latest Star Wars trilogy. MORE
Learn more about ILM: https://www.ilm.com/