Nurturing the Knack: Recent Episodes
David Tarnoff and Donna Farrell
Sometimes kids are hard to understand...especially kids who have the knack for technology. Join David and Donna as they discuss ways to introduce kids to STEM topics and build their confidence in their own abilities. If there's a STEM kid in your life, or perhaps you're getting started in STEM, this might just be the podcast for you.
What keeps us from moving forward on the STEM projects that we so dearly wish to complete? If you are stymied by a roadblock, you're not alone. In this episode, Donna and Dave chat about ways to get through the things that are holding us back.
If you think life on earth is a challenge, try hanging out in space for 166 days. That's how long Chris Hadfield has been up there. In this episode, Donna and Dave chat about Commander Hadfield's book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.
Learning a new skill can be challenging. Sometimes, it takes having a project to motivate our learning. Join Donna and Dave as they discuss ways to engage in real-world problem solving.
Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020, so our topic for this episode is, "What to do with old devices."
Donna and Dave discuss the motivation for the podcast, their respective backgrounds, and opportunities for students and parents interested in STEM.