STEM Everyday: Recent Episodes
Chris Woods (DailySTEM)
The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how teachers can infuse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) into their everyday lessons. We explore and share great ideas that inspire students to take ownership in their learning. Each week I interview educators, innovators, & authors who are using creative ways to add STEM to their classrooms and communities everyday!
Chad Miller teaches Technology, Enginering, & Design as well as Computer Science in North Carolina. But he wasn't always a teacher. His experiences as a computer aided draftsman helped him learn the business of architectural lighting, and in the process problem solving, iteration, and more skills that kids in CTE courses need. As an educator, he has always been passionate about STEM and providing real world examples in his classroom. He also enjoys helping with clubs and mentoring groups, even partnering with NC State for many years to bring their students to mentor his students.
He also has his students competing in the Technology Student Association (TSA), and has even had students win top awards for their STEM & design skills.
Connect with Chad:
- Instagram: @techtomentor
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chad-miller-917791214/
- TSA website: tsaweb.org
- Code.org AI teaching course: code.org/en-US/artificial-intelligence
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For over 15 years, Simply Technologies has been sneaking digital manufacturing into classrooms—one buzzing spindle and slightly terrified teacher at a time. So far, they’ve helped over 3,500 North American schools bring STEM to life in very real, very loud, very safe, and very hands-on ways.
Their father-son company, Simply Technologies, has (unofficially but confidently) placed more CNC machines in schools than anyone else on the continent. They like to say they created CNC for teachers who didn’t sign up for CNC—and it turns out, that’s a lot of them.
In September 2025 they launched Empower[ed] Academy—what they believe is the first-ever CAD/CAM/CNC Teacher Training & Certification program in North America. The goal is to help teachers confidently turn their students’ “Imagination to Reality”—without having to Google “what’s a post-processor” mid-lesson.
On this episode, Steve and Jeremy share insights and stories from 15 years of classroom CNC success, and some practical tips and ideas that teachers can use the day after they listen to the episode.
The founders of Simply Technologies Group Inc. in London, Ontario, Steve and Jeremy Stevenson, have worked within the digital manufacturing since 2009. As a father-son duo with deep industry expertise and a passion for innovation, they offer a diverse range of products, including CNC machines, CO2 laser systems, and GRIT Automation products. Beyond selling equipment, they are committed to education and support, providing in-depth training, technical assistance, and industry-leading resources to help customers get the most out of their investment, with the help of their support and training guru, David Logan.
Connect with Steve & Jeremy:
- Website: simplytechnologies.xyz
- Empower[ed] Academy: learn.simplytechnologies.xyz
- Instagram: @simply.technologies
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With a cardboard box and a spark of imagination, in 2008, Makedo was born. More than just tools, Makedo empowers kids to become problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators.
Today, Makedo isn’t just a product line of blue screws & cardboard tools; it’s a vibrant, global community of makers dedicated to building a better future for people and the planet through imaginative, purposeful play, one cardboard creation at a time.
(Check out the Makedo website for lessons and resources to use their reusable screws in your classroom and home. And follow their social media to get more great ideas and inspiration to build and create with your kids.)
Colleen Graves has been an educator and librarian for over 20 years. In 2018, her passion for blogging about makerspaces and libraries shifted her education career into crafting content strategy for innovative edtech companies like Makey Makey, Chibitronics, and now Makedo. Now as the Education Content Officer, USA & Canada, for Makedo, she takes her Makerspace skills and is building lessons and helping educators find ways to get kids to use their brains and their hands.
Check out a few of the Makedo Lessons:
- History in the Making: hub.make.do/education/sel-lesson-plans/history-in-the-making-exploring-history-with-cardboard-costumes
- Cardboard Arcade 9+ : hub.make.do/education/sel-lesson-plans/cardboard-arcade-engineering-games-that-move-ages-9-
- Animal Adaptations: hub.make.do/education/sel-lesson-plans/animal-adaptations
Be sure to check out Colleen's books The Big Book of Makerspace Projects and 20 Makey Makey Projects for the Evil Genius
Connect with Colleen & Makedo:
- Website: www.make.do
- Twitter/X: @makedo
- Instagram: @makedo
- Facebook: @makedo
- YouTube: youtube.com/makedotv
- Colleen's website: colleengraves.org
- Colleen's LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/colleen-graves/
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After 10 years as Quizizz, a new way and a new focus has necessitated the change to a new name: Wayground.
Kyle Niemis is the Head of Community at Wayground (formerly Quizizz), educator, and co-founder of ClassroomQ. "Wayground provides educators with a supplemental learning platform that brings together instruction, practice, and assessment in an AI-supported hub that helps students hit grade-level standards faster."
Used in 90% of US schools & over 150 countries worldwide, educators can dive into a library of resources that are standards-aligned and mapped to curriculum. Import and customize your own trusted materials with dozens of question types and formats to motivate every student, not just the loudest or the fastest
Wayground allows you to vary the student experience across dozens of formats, modes, and question types and get clear data (for you and for them) that celebrates progress.
Set one of more than 25 accommodations for each student once and they're applied automatically moving forward. You can even adjust reading levels for groups of students and individuals.
Give it a try, it'll help.
Connect with Wayground:
- Website: wayground.com
- Twitter/X: @waygroundai
- Twitter/X for Kyle: @KyleNiemis
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PJ Creek was teaching social studies and science in middle school. He always referenced his periodic table poster on the wall, but didn't have anything similar to help with social studies. His problem lead to creating the Periodic Table of the Presidents, a poster that shows information about the presidents in a periodic table shape and style.
That poster lead to more great infographics on topics like the Amendments, National Parks, the Constitution, the Pledge of Allegiance, and more!
In this conversation, PJ shares the stories behind the posters, how to use them, and some info on how to incorporate making infographics into classroom learning.
Learn how to make an infographic on their YouTube page
Connect with PJ & Periodic Presidents:
- Website: periodicpresidents.com
- Twitter/X: @periodicprez
- Instagram: @periodicprez
- Facebook: @periodicprez
- Purchase posters
- We the People and the President book
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Robotics education is highly incorporated into upper grade levels because of its connection to careers. But elementary robotics is often one-off projects and fun time. The leadership at Woodland Hills School District in Pennsylvania is ensuring that every kid gets to do a lot more with robotics.
Tina Dietrich is the STEM Coordinator at Woodland Hills School District, where she leads initiatives to integrate hands-on STEM and robotics programs into the K-12 curriculum. Tina is passionate about fostering student engagement through project-based learning and empowering educators with effective STEM resources.
Dr. Eddie Willson serves as Assistant to the Superintendent at Woodland Hills. With a strong background in educational leadership and curriculum development, his role includes overseeing implementation of initiatives that promote student achievement and prepare learners for future STEM careers.
Their district has started initiatives such as robotics every day for students in Elementary school, as well as Mother/Daughter Robotics club, a Robotics lending library, and their Unified Robotics program that partners with Special Olympics.
(Learn more about VEX Robotics from VP of Global Educational Strategy Jason McKenna on Episode 289)
Connect with Tina and Dr Eddie:
- Woodland Hills Website: whsd.net
- Twitter/X: @whsdvex
- Instagram: @whsdvex
- Vex: vexrobotics.com
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As education faces new challenges from technology and an ever-changing labor market, the need for public-private partnership in education is as important as ever. Local governments and business organizations everywhere are realizing this need, and building partnerships and advocacy groups to help make these necessary connections.
The state of Michigan has long relied on public-private partnerships to prepare students for jobs of the future, and it has adjusted its work to include STEM, STEAM, and workforce development. One such example is its STEAM Ahead program launched in 2021. Spearheaded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), STEAM Ahead creates hands-on career experiences for students interested in STEAM-related positions. More than 150 companies are participating organizations and include companies of all sizes from Magna to Nexteer to Collins Engineers. Since launching in 2021, the program has placed 1,700 interns, and has a focus on key economic drivers for Michigan through the next decade, including EV & mobility, semiconductors, life sciences and devices, clean energy, defense & aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Spencer Lucker, Director of Strategic Talent Initiatives at the MEDC, shares how this partnership is identifying and fulfilling job needs before they are realized, and amplifying success stories of school-business partnerships.
One such example is the EV/Mobility Digital Curriculum that is bringing industry, higher ed and PK12 partners together to identify curricular gaps and create content that supports career pathways connections at Elementary and Middle School levels (cdc.engin.umich.edu/electric-vehicle-mobility-curriculum-description/)
Connect with Spencer & the MEDC:
- MEDC Website: michiganbusiness.org
- MEDC's STEAM Ahead Program: michiganbusiness.org/steam-ahead/
- MEDC's PK-12 STEM Grants: michiganbusiness.org/talent-action-team/pk12-stem-grants/
- Michigan's MiSTEM Network: michigan.gov/leo/boards-comms-councils/mistem
- Spencer's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/spencerflucker/
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Born a patriot, Dr. Leslie Gruis spent 30 years as a mathematician and intelligence officer at the National Security Agency, where she helped develop technology solutions that balanced national security with civil rights. She later served at U.S. Cyber Command and the National Intelligence Council. Now retired, she writes and speaks on privacy, surveillance, and democracy—making complex topics accessible for everyday Americans. Dr. Gruis is the author of Privacy: Past, Present, and Future, The Privacy Pirates, and a forthcoming third book. She also mentors K–12 STEM students, with a special focus on middle school girls.
Dr Gruis on math: "In my experience, students rarely struggle with content alone. What they often lack is confidence and context. Many bright students are afraid to try, afraid to fail, or unsure how what they’re learning fits into the real world. The most impactful thing educators can do is show them that problem-solving isn’t about perfection—it’s about curiosity."
Dr Gruis on privacy: "One crucial point is that privacy is not just a personal preference—it’s a civic right. When we give up privacy, even in small ways, we weaken our ability to think, speak, and dissent freely. It’s not just about protecting data; it’s about protecting civil rights. Devices like Ring doorbells, fitness trackers, and smartphones collect massive amounts of data, often without people fully realizing the long-term social impacts. This normalization of surveillance makes it even more urgent that we think critically about the trade-offs."
Connect with Dr Gruis:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leslie-gruis-b8060b141/
- Get a copy of The Privacy Pirates
- Learn more about Cyber Corps sfs.opm.gov
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Elliot Lichtman started teaching online classes in computer science when he was a freshman in high school. Small classes quickly grew into a series of larger and longer offerings, and from those, his book The Computer Always Wins was born. Elliot is currently a sophomore at Yale University.
In The Computer Always Wins, Elliot Lichtman teaches some of computer science’s most powerful concepts in a refreshingly accessible way: exploring them through word games, board games, and strategy games everyone already knows. This book will provide not only a deeper understanding of foundational programming techniques but also a new appreciation for the amazing feats that can be accomplished using simple, readable code.
Connect with Elliot:
- Website: thecomputeralwayswins.com
- Instagram: @thecomputeralwayswins
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elliot-lichtman-728004279/
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What can a couple of high school students do to encourage STEM interest and skills?
For Edison Law and Revaant Srivastav, that meant starting the California STEM Academy, an online option to provide tutoring help in subjects such as Math, Science, Coding, and PSAT prep. They also help students with passion projects, as well as providing summer "boot camps" to build up specific STEM skills. And what started as just two students has grown to almost 20 students helping others to experience the joy and success in STEM that they have achieved.
California STEM Academy is officially registered as a nonprofit organization under IRC section 501(c)(3) that is 100% student-run. They are passionate about helping all students learn more about STEM and discover the resources they need to be successful. As they grow, they hope to continue emphasizing the importance of STEM for every student!
Edison and Revaant will be seniors in 2025-2026 at Monte Vista High School in California. They are both extensively involved in STEM organizations at their school and hope to continue their education in the STEM fields.
Connect with the California STEM Academy:
- Website: californiastemacademy.org
- Updates on current opportunities: californiastemacademy.org/updatespast-programs
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Should we teach our kids "21st century skills" or should we rethink what that means and start teaching "workplace durable skills"?
Dan Thomas just retired from a 30+ year career as an educator in New York. He's been a STEM and PBL consultant, and a LEGO education, Makey Makey, and Code.org trainer.
As a teacher, he's sought to revolutionize education through play and technology, believing that learning should be an adventure (with an occasional Dad joke thrown in too).
He recently published his first book, Sir Prise and the Bridge of Ingenuity on XFactor Publishing (find a copy here: amazon.com/dp/B0F625DXYR)
Dan is also the host of The Tech Ed Clubhouse podcast, where he has great conversations about education with a wide variety of guests.
Connect with Dan:
- Website: coachthomastech.com
- Twitter/X: @coachthomastech
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/coachthomastech
- Instagram: @coachthomastech
- Book on Amazon: amazon.com/dp/B0F625DXYR
- Listen & subscribe to the-tech-ed-clubhouse podcast
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At what age should we begin focusing on STEM learning? According to Jeremy Anderson, the data overwhelmingly shows that students are already forming interest and thoughts on STEM careers when they're in elementary school. That makes it vital to look at how we include STEM career introduction at a younger age. In discussions about STEM, math often takes a backseat as focus shifts to science and technology. However, a strong math foundation is essential for students to succeed in these field, and effective math instruction starts with high-quality professional development for teachers.
Jeremy Anderson is the CEO of the National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI), a team of dedicated professionals and teacher coaches who share a common vision: to close opportunity gaps and increase college access for all students through rigorous STEM programs. With over 25 years of experience in K-12 education policy, and plenty of educators in his family, Jeremy sees firsthand the need for improved Math and Science instruction.
Before joining NMSI in August 2023, Jeremy served as the president of the Education Commission of the States (ECS), and has a background in strategic communications, political campaigns, public affairs, and government relations, which enables him to effectively advocate for NMSI's proven STEM solutions and partnerships.
Learn more about NMSI on Episode 283 with Carlos Romero
Connect with Jeremy & NMSI:
- The National Math & Science Initiative nms.org
- Free STEM Lessons from NMSI
- Twitter/X: @nmsi
- Facebook: @nationalmathandscience
- YouTube: @MathAndScienceNow
- Instagram: @nmsination
- Jeremy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremy-anderson-3027a314
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The education software space is filled with plenty of choices for helping kids design and create. That's especially true in the CAD space, as programs like Tinkercad appeal to younger kids and Fusion/AutoCAD/OnShape & more are great for older students.
SelfCAD is a new software choice that combines the best of block/shape design from Tinkercad and the higher level design of traditional CAD software. SelfCAD doesn’t require months of training, nor is it limited to professional engineers and mathematicians. SelfCAD was designed with the goal of simplifying the user interface and the overall 3D design and printing process that is intuitive, easy to use and easy to learn, especially for beginners. SelfCAD believes that 3D CAD software, in addition to being intuitive and easy to use, should still include advanced tools for modeling, sculpting, and preparation for 3D printing, to ensure that the design process is as real-world and authentic as possible and presents no barriers to creativity.
SelfCAD is a professional-grade 3D modeling software platform, ideal for both beginners and advanced users, offering a robust set of tools for 3D modeling, sculpting, and rapid prototyping.
In terms of education, SelfCAD's mission is to address the skills gap in STEM education, specifically in 3D technology. They aim to empower educators worldwide to create engaging, technology-rich learning environments that prepare students for a future driven by creativity and innovation. SelfCAD even offers curriculum and training, career exploration and technology applications curriculum, and grant writing support for 3D technology grants (for printers, scanners, etc.)
Connect with Kara & SelfCAD:
- Website: selfcad.com
- YouTube: @selfcad
- Facebook: @selfcad
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/selfcad/
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For more than 40 years, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) has supported the brightest minds in STEM, with its Astronaut Scholars making groundbreaking contributions—from launching payloads into space to pioneering agricultural innovations and advancing congenital heart disease research. The prestigious Astronaut Scholarship is known nationwide for being among the largest merit-based monetary scholarships awarded to college level STEM juniors and seniors. ASF has a life-long relationship with each Astronaut Scholar and provides them with mentors, professional and personal development and opportunities to network with astronauts, C-suite level executives and industry leaders to help advance their careers.
Established in 1984 by six of the surviving Mercury 7 Astronauts along with Betty Grissom, William Douglas and Henri Landwirth, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $10 million in scholarships to more than 850 students.
What makes this scholarship truly special is its mentorship component: every Astronaut Scholar is paired with a mentor who helps to guide their academic journey and professional growth. Now, former Astronaut Scholars who once benefited from this mentorship are paying it forward as mentors themselves.
Tomas Collado is a 2024 Astronaut Scholar and Mechanical Engineering major from Washington University in St. Louis. His mentor, Adero Paige, is a 2004 Astronaut Scholar Alum who also serves on ASF’s Board of Directors. Their stories illustrate the lasting impact of mentorship and the power of investing in the next generation of STEM leaders.
Connect with The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation:
- Website: astronautscholarship.org
- YouTube: @astroscholarfdn
- Instagram: @astronautscholarfdn
- Facebook: @AstroScholarFdn
- LinkedIn: astronaut-scholarship-foundation
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When so many coding resources are just digital, it's great to see new resources that combine hands-on learning with on-screen coding.
Codie Blocks is a learning tool that brings the foundations of coding to children ages 3 to 7. Through a unique storytelling component with hands-on, block-based coding, Codie Blocks makes complex concepts approachable, fun, and developmentally appropriate.
Featuring the Mia & Codie series as seen on PBS member stations, Codie Blocks introduces characters and scenarios that help children build their skills as they think through situations in their everyday lives. The new Codie Blocks Block Dock brings coding to life for young learners through hands-on, screen-enhanced play. Designed for classrooms and homes, the Block Dock integrates seamlessly with the Codie Blocks App, pairing with lesson plans, activities, and interactive storytelling for a complete coding experience.
Caroline Rosenbloom is a Curriculum/Brand Ambassador at Codie Blocks, as well as a successful Principal and Instructional Leader in Canada.
Connect with Codie Blocks:
- Website: codieblocks.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCYSMmfIRgixy7SPxkijZuZA
- Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570616856924
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When can we begin teaching kids about coding and computer science? If you were to walk into Allen Tsui's classrooms, you'd see kids as young as 3 understanding and working with code. How can you start? Allen has some great ideas, and it just takes trying!
Allen Tsui is a Subject Specialist in Computing at Willow Brook Primary School Academy in London, UK. He has been the subject leader for Computing since September 2020 and specializes in teaching Computing to children as young as aged 3 (Nursery and Early Years) to 11 year olds (Year 6). Since September 2023, Allen has been on the path of the MA in STEM Education at King's College London, where he has been tasked with supporting a small group of GCSE as well as A-Level Computer Science students prepare for their examinations.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Intelino coding train sets intelino.com
Coding resources Scratch and Code.org
Robotical Marty robots robotical.io
Connect with Allen:
- Twitter/X: @tsuiallen
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allen-tsui-19b61623a/
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Schools have two choices: innovate or fall behind.
Steven Iglesias, the Director of Innovation & Technology, and self proclaimed educational disruptor, has been building a revolutionary STEM and technology program for kids at Doral Academy Preparatory School in Miami, FL.
"I never set out to be in education—it happened by accident. I began my career as a baseball coach and a security guard. Next, I transitioned into teaching and later became an administrator. But technology? That was different. My eyes were opened to the power of exponential technologies, and I realized I had a passion for helping students and educators navigate a rapidly evolving world.
"Since then, I’ve built robotics and engineering, computer science, social media, biomedical engineering, video game and esports design, cybersecurity, and AI programs—not just to keep up with the future, but to help students create it. I’ve designed innovation centers and hands-on learning spaces, ensuring that schools don’t just teach about technology but immerse students in real-world applications. And along the way, I’ve helped teams win at the highest levels, including as an XPRIZE Connect finalist and winner.
"The world is changing fast. I’m here to make sure education isn’t left behind."
Connect with Steve:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steven-iglesias-244b9199/
- Twitter/X: @stevo2113
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CYBER.ORG is a cybersecurity workforce development organization advancing K-12 cybersecurity education nationwide through no-cost curriculum and teacher professional development resources. Supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency through the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant. CYBER.ORG provides educators and caregivers with resources and training to teach cybersecurity education to K-12 students nationwide. Today, over 30,000 teachers across all 50 states and four U.S. territories are enrolled in the CYBER.ORG’s content platform.
Dr. Laurie Salvail serves as the Executive Director of CYBER.ORG, the Academic Division of the Cyber Innovation Center. Laurie leads the CYBER.ORG team as they seek to bring cyber education to K-12 teachers. She has over 12 years of classroom experience and has a PhD in curriculum and instruction from Louisiana State University. On this episode, Laurie shares how schools and educators nationwide are currently incorporating cybersecurity education into K-12 classrooms, ideas and resources for incorporating it into your school, and how this ultimately will address the growing need for skilled cyber professionals.
Be sure to check out CYBER Range, or find lessons about coding, encryption, & more!
(learn more about Cyber.org on Ep 230
Connect with Laurie & Cyber.org:
- Website: CYBER.ORG
- Info about Cyber EdCon in Chicago
- Career profiles and cards
- Twitter/X: @cyber_dot_org
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February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and there is a growing interconnection of robotics in CTE curriculums (and vice versa) happening in education.
With a teaching background and a journey spanning two decades, Jason McKenna is the Vice President of Global Educational Strategy for VEX Robotics, a published author, and an experienced educator. His book, "What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom," has become an important resource for educators navigating the world of STEM.
In his role at VEX Robotics, Jason oversees curriculum development and classroom integration for a wide range of platforms
Jason's current role keeps him in constant dialogue with global stakeholders in education – from parents to educators, and policymakers. This enables him to understand and address the challenges of preparing students for a knowledge-based 21st-century economy.
Learn more from Jason on Ep 241
Connect with Jason:
- Vex website: vexrobotics.com
- Jason's website: jmckenna.org
- Twitter/X: @Mckenna72
- Book: What STEM Can Do
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Matt (AKA Mister Marx) is the creator of the Mister Marx Math Adventures series on YouTube and the founder of dodat.ai, a social media platform aimed at fostering community among educators, parents, and learners of all ages.
As an educator, Mister Marx enjoys the challenge that comes with breaking down complex topics for learners. His videos on YouTube, using eGlass technology, make learning accessible and understandable for anyone looking to understand math from a real person.
And recently, Mister Marx was selected as a contestant in Daymond John of Shark Tank's 'Entrepreneur of Impact' competition. Learn more about it at entrepreneurofimpact.org/2025/matthew-marx
Connect with Mister Marx:
- Website: mistermarx.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@mistermarx
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mister-marx
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Jason Erdreich is an educational leader, patented inventor, author, and all around tinkerer and maker of things. With professional teaching experience in K-12, University, and adult learning environments, Mr.E has guided thousands of students of all ages in learning how to solve problems while using technology as a tool to facilitate creation, innovation, and success. Jason's courses have ranged from technical drawing, product design, CAD, biotechnology, manufacturing, materials processing, electronics, robotics, computer science, multimedia, video production, graphic design, and more.
Jason works with schools, universities, companies, and individuals to develop exciting learning environments that are engaging and accessible for students everywhere. As an educational consultant, Jason specializes in training teachers on crucial topics like design thinking, problem-based learning, and empathy in education, in addition to specialized training on machinery or with various software solutions.
And be sure to check out Jason's EXTENSIVE list of resources for educators and makers alike: mrerdreich.com/resources
In 2024, Jason released the book Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level. This comprehensive guide explores Tinkercad’s 3D design features to equip anyone with the skills to harness its full potential. This comprehensive guide explores Tinkercad’s 3D design features, and offers an accessible, yet thorough approach to mastering Tinkercad for users of all levels.
Connect with Jason:
- Website: mrerdreich.com
- Twitter/X: @mrerdreich
- Instagram: @mrerdreich
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCHz6blM_qvLucfypLeHMDqg
- Get a copy of Jason's book Taking Tinkercad to the Next Level
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Eric Robinson is a physics teacher at Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale, CA. His dive into Modeling Instruction explains concisely how instruction (especially science) can be improved. From modelinginstruction.org, "Modeling Instruction is a guided-inquiry approach to teaching science that organizes instruction around the handful of conceptual models that form the content core of the scientific disciplines. This method provides a framework for science instruction that approximates how scientists 'do science.'"
Eric is also a member of the 1st class of Vernier Trendsetters Community. The group offers educators a forum to enhance their teaching skills, specifically through the use of Vernier data-collection technology, and to engage in meaningful collaboration with like-minded leading STEM educators. These Vernier Trendsetter Community members have the opportunity to provide and participate in professional development, collaborate on content with Vernier, provide feedback on programming and upcoming products, and more.
For more than 40 years, Vernier Science Education has been committed to using experience, knowledge, and passion to create some of the best and most reliable solutions for STEM education. Their solutions include hardware, software, content, assessment, professional development, and technical support.
Learn more about Vernier on Ep 243 with Colleen McDaniel
Connect with Eric & Vernier Trendsetters:
- Website: vernier.com/trendsetters/
- Website: modelinginstruction.org
- Eric's webinar with the American Modeling Teachers Association: vimeo.com/1033699648/8ff1175a27?share=copy
- Eric's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eric-robinson-477379130/
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Registration Deadline: EXTENDED to Feb 14, 2025Alex Grab is the Director of Offsite Programming at the Space Foundation, and shares about the Space Sustainability Competition for 7th-8th grade students based in the United States.
Why does space junk matter? Space debris includes defunct satellites, rocket parts, and fragments that orbit Earth at high speeds. These objects pose serious risks to active satellites, space missions, and even essential services on Earth like GPS, communications, and weather forecasting. Your students can be part of the solution, helping to protect the future of space exploration and everyday life.
Middle school students in grades 7-8 are encouraged to register. Students will create an Engineering Solution (Design a model using Tinkercad, SketchUp, or other design software to capture or manage space debris), a Business Plan (Develop a marketing strategy to make the solution market-ready), and a Video Pitch (Share your solution in a 3-minute video pitch evaluated by industry experts).
Key Dates:
• Competition Launch: December 1, 2024
• Team Registration Deadline: EXTENDED to Feb 14, 2025
• Submission Deadline: March 21, 2025
• Winners Announced: May 2, 2025 (National Space Day)
You can access the press release detailing the competition here via the Space Workforce for Tomorrow site: swft.space/space-workforce-for-tomorrow-announces-national-space-day-stem-competition-for-middle-school-students/
Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT) is a strategic initiative by Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation, supported by over 30 leading space organizations. From the classroom to the boardroom, SWFT aims to eliminate the national STEM talent gap, illuminate career pathways for all, and build a workforce ready to meet the demands of the growing space industry.
Connect with Alex & Space Workforce for Tomorrow:
- Website swft.space
- Website spacefoundation.org
- The National Space Day Space Sustainability Competition swft.space/nsd
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Kids love learning about space. NASA just launched its fourth Power to Explore Student Challenge, an exciting (and totally free to enter) science, engineering, technology, and mathematics (STEM) writing challenge for K-12th grade students in the United States. This interactive challenge invites students to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of nuclear battery that has, for over 60 years, allowed NASA to explore the harshest, darkest, and dustiest parts of our solar system and enabled spacecraft to study its many moons. Then, armed with new knowledge and inspiration, write a short essay about how they’d use RPS to explore one of our solar system’s hundreds of moons. Submissions, limited to 275 words, are due by January 31, 2025. One grand prize winner from each grade category (K-4, 5-8, 9-12) will receive a trip to NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, to learn about the people and technologies that power NASA missions.
Thank you to Kristin Jansen (Public Affairs Specialist and Stakeholder Engagement Lead for the NASA Radioisotope Power Systems Program) for sharing the information!
(You can also learn more about NASA STEM on Ep 224 and Ep 231)
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
- NASA RPS Website: nasa.gov/rps
- Power to Explore Writing Challenge: nasa.gov/power-to-explore
- RPS Writing Challenge Launch Video: YouTube Link
- NASA EXPRESS Newsletter: nasa.gov/stem/express
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Carlos Romero believes that mentors hold the key for STEM education. His own story involved growing into success based on a foundation of the importance of education by his parents and the legacy of high achievement by his siblings. Carlos was inspired by teachers to take challenging steps that led him to a distinguished career in industry.
Carlos Romero is the Manager of Global Technology at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Carlos serves as a board member of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI nms.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping underserved schools and communities with vital STEM resources, and as an industry mentor at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.
Carlos knows firsthand the impact that STEM leaders can make on young students as mentors and role models. He sees industry skills like problem solving, project management, and communication as vital skills for educators to be adding to their STEM learning.
Connect with Carlos:
- The National Math & Science Initiative nms.org
- Free STEM Lessons from NMSI
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cromerob/
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Omar Cortez is a Robotics and Technology Teacher for elementary and middle school students in Dallas, TX. Using his expertise in robotics, coding, and drone technology, Omar has been successful in mentoring competitive robotics teams to state and global achievements, while driving engagement through district-wide STEM programs. His passion for inspiring creativity and innovation in students is preparing his students for future academic and career success in STEM fields.
Omar recently released his first book Meshed Gears. Based on the true story of robotics kids in his school, Esteban and the Owlbots go on an inspiring journey of friendship, teamwork, and triumph in the world of robotics. Overcoming challenges, they learn valuable lessons that extend beyond the competition arena. Meshed Gears is a heartwarming tale for young readers celebrating resilience, collaboration, and the joy of learning.
Grab a copy of Omar's book Meshed Gears on Amazon
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- Twitter/X: @MrCortezRobotic
- Instagram: @mrcortezrobotics
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“The state of the industrial workforce is in crisis, and employers are desperate to find qualified workers with the technical skills needed to grow their operations,” said Jerry Wooden, CEO of eDynamic Learning, the parent company of Learning Blade. “By introducing students to in-demand STEM careers, state leaders and district administrators are helping to introduce young talent to critical industries and are paving the way for the workforce of tomorrow.”
The U.S. manufacturing sector faces a massive skills shortage. Over the next decade, 4 million manufacturing jobs will likely need to be filled. America’s submarine industry alone will need to hire over 100,000 skilled employees over the next 10 years to meet the Navy’s growing demand for new submarines.
Learning Blade, powered by eDynamic Learning, is a digital platform that inspires students to explore and consider career pathways in STEM, Computer Science, and CTE. The platform offers over 400 lessons aligned with state standards, helping educators integrate hands-on, project-based learning into their curriculum. With a focus on grades 5–9, Learning Blade fosters a passion for future careers in critical industries.
Learning Blade’s "Beneath the Waves: Building Submarines" mission is available through a collaboration of the Submarine Industrial Base and BlueForge Alliance (www.buildsubmarines.com). This special project is available in 13 states at no cost to educators. This curriculum promotes STEM career awareness, demonstrates academic relevance, and fosters interest in submarine manufacturing, an industry that is vital to the nation's security.
To sign your school up for Learning Blade, visit the state sign up page: learningblade.com/states
Connect with Jerry & Learning Blade:
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- Twitter/X: @eDynamicLearn
- Facebook: @edynamiclearning
- YouTube: youtube.com/@edynamiclearning8768
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Kath Geramita is currently the co-Founder and COO of CreositySpace. She has also been an engineer, chemist, and entrepreneur with a passion for making science and technology useful and accessible to everyone. Kath got her start in a number of technology start-ups developing products ranging from electronic ink and cement made from CO2, to materials improving the storage capacity of batteries and fuel cells. Throughout it, she was always searching for ways to engage young children and their parents in the excitement of science, in hopes of developing more scientifically-engaged citizens. In 2015, Kath joined forces with Peg Zokowski and started CreositySpace with the vision to change the way kids think about science and technology.
CreositySpace is a unique inquiry-based, learner-directed science curriculum that connects ALL K-5 students to science and capitalizes on their creativity and curiosity at a time when they ask, “What do I want to do when I grow up?" Their curriculum introduces students to the stories and innovations of STEM entrepreneurs from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. These stories help students connect what they are learning to their lived experiences and expand their perception of potential career opportunities.
If you decide to get the Book of Ideas Class Pack for your classroom, email Kath@CreositySpace.com and let her know you're a STEM Everyday listener to get 10% off the printed version.
Connect with Kath & CreositySpace:
- Website: CreositySpace.com
- Access the digital Book of Ideas: app.creosityspace.com
- Twitter/X: @CreositySpace
- Facebook: @CreositySpace
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Cameron Ross is a Digital Learning Coach and teacher in Melbourne, Australia. His role includes helping teachers build ICT (Information, Communication, Technology) skills and make sure that they're not just using "tech for tech's sake." His classroom duties allow him to model lifelong learning for students while teaching them important computing skills.
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- Twitter/X @cameronross3
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2024 begins the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, which empowers public school students in grades 6–12 to leverage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to develop innovative solutions that address pressing local issues in their communities. Each year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow awards more than $2 million in Samsung technology and classroom supplies to participating schools throughout the U.S.
The competition format incorporates video-based storytelling, building support for a concept, and live pitch presentations emulating the real-life environment STEM students face in higher education and the STEM workspace.
The Application Process
U.S. public middle and high school educators are encouraged to submit applications now through Thursday, October 24, 2024. The entry application asks teachers to answer just three questions, sharing an initial idea outlining how students would use STEM to address a critical need in their local community. And educators don’t have to be a STEM teacher to apply—History, Arts, Physical Education teachers, coaches, and administrators from public schools are all welcome!
To learn more about the annual contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solvefortomorrow.
(Listen to Ep 253, Ep 232, & Ep 217 for more ideas & info from Ann and contest winning teachers and Ep 246 for a conversation with Ann about the future of STEM education)
Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :
- Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrow
- Email solvefortomorrow@sea.samsung.com
- Twitter/X @SamsungNewsUS
- Instagram @solvefortomorrow
- Facebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrow
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Kari Byron & Jenny Buccos are here to share all about the 2nd Annual National STEM Festival. EXPLR’s National STEM Festival inspires kids nationwide to engage with STEM, a mission more crucial than ever as we advance towards a technology-driven future and workforce.
Submissions for the 2025 National STEM Festival are open to young innovators across all 50 states and all U.S. territories until October 20, 2024. Top-scoring students, along with a caregiver, will receive an expense-paid trip to Washington, DC for the National STEM Festival, where they will share their project, network with top business and government leaders, and learn skills that will equip them for meaningful careers in the future.
Also, check out the Live & On-Demand conversations with people in super STEM careers on the National STEM Challenge website
EXPLR’s commitment to education includes work on a bill to establish National STEM Week, which will enhance STEM pathways for students across the country. The National STEM Week bill was introduced to Congress by U.S. Representatives Mike Carey (R-OH) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH).
Kari Byron (former member of Mythbusters) and Jenny Buccos are the Co-Directors of the National STEM Challenge and Co-Founders of EXPLR.
(Learn more about the origin of the National STEM Challenge from Kari on Ep 255)
Connect with The National STEM Challenge:
- Website nationalstemchallenge.com
- Twitter/X: @national_stem
- Instagram: @nationalstemfestival
- EXPLR Website explr.com
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Foldscope is the paper microscope that combines low-cost materials with precision optics. This innovation results in microscopes that are both high-quality and affordable, with a range of magnifications (50X-340X). From tiny microorganisms to larger samples like insects, plants, fabrics, and tissues, Foldscope can inspire kids to see beyond their own eyes wherever they may be! Foldscope can also attach to mobile phones for imaging and is very portable, durable, and waterproof. With that versatility, the possibilities are endless!
Look for the new projection microscope soon!
Connect with Foldscope:
- Website: foldscope.com
- YouTube: @FoldscopeInstruments
- Twitter/X: @TeamFoldscope
- Facebook: @foldscope
- Instagram: @teamfoldscope
- Microcosmos (where people can post their Foldscope pictures and videos): microcosmos.foldscope.com
- Foldscope Blogs (to get ideas for things to look at and explore): foldscope.com/blogs/blog
- Learn more from Ep 204: dailystem.com/2021/06/11/stem-everyday-204-inexpensive-microscopes-for-everywhere-feat-jim-cybulski/
Holly Stuart is an Education Specialist at Foldscope and has spent the last 10 years as a science educator in both indoor and outdoor classrooms. She uses her background in Chemistry and Environmental Studies to seek out innovative teaching techniques to use with students. As an avid outdoor person, Holly takes her Foldscope with her on every hike and enjoys making new discoveries in the microcosmos. Holly is excited to help get Foldscopes into the hands of teachers and students so they can experience the joy of discovery as well.
Connect with Holly:
- email: holly@foldscope.com
- Twitter/X: @hollyastuart
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Kim Collazo was a public school educator for over 30 years, with experience as a 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classroom teacher as well as an elementary STEM Specialist and Digital Integration Facilitator. Working in Regular Ed, Special Ed, Academically and Intellectually Gifted, and two cycles of National Board Certification, Kim built a passion for integrating technology and engineering in relevant ways at the elementary level. She continues to help educators by helping the curriculum development team at Drone Legends.
Kim fulfilled a life-long dream to become a picture book author when she began her Emersyn Blake series, named after her first grandchild.
Find out about the CAMOES Mission Kim talked about
Connect with Kim:
- Website: collazocove.com
- Twitter/X: @kcollazo
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Sharon Hagle is an entrepreneur and astronaut who founded SpaceKids Global™ in 2015 with the mission to inspire STEAM+ Environment Education, with the goal of bringing the possibility of space to children.
SpaceKids Global, a Florida-based national nonprofit organization dedicated to educating elementary students in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics), and Blue Origin’s nonprofit Club for the Future, announced the winners of the 2024 SpaceKids Press Squad Competition. The competition will give eight lucky students from across the U.S. the opportunity to travel to Orlando, FL, visit Blue Origin’s Rocket Park manufacturing facility, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and receive press training from a professional journalist.
Selected from over 1,100 entries across all 50 states, the eight lucky winners include:
- Zone 1: Noelle, age 11, Bellevue, Washington.
- Zone 2: Tobias, age 10, Ronan, Montana
- Zone 3: Nevaya, age 9, Bismarck, North Dakota
- Zone 4: Anahita, age 11, West Lafayette, Indiana
- Zone 5: Alethea, age 12, Burton, West Virginia
- Boys and Girls Clubs: Zoey, age 11, Orlando, Florida
- First Responder: Vivian, age 11, Ft. Collins, Colorado
- U.S. Military: Malaki, age 8, Mexico, New York
The SpaceKids Press Squad will meet with Club for the Future Ambassadors from Blue Origin, including engineers, spacecraft designers, and managers, to interview and learn about their careers and experiences. The Press Squad may also watch the official live webcast of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launch taking place at Launch Site One in West Texas from the Blue Origin Mission Control center in Florida.
Follow SpaceKids Global to learn more about each winner leading up to the Orlando adventure. For more information about SpaceKids Global’s mission and to stay up to date on future events, visit spacekids.global
Learn more on Episode 266 of the STEM Everyday Podcast
Connect with SpaceKids Global:
- Website: www.spacekids.global
- Twitter/X: @spacekidsglobal
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBbnk-mxgfULHMYkuVhCmKQ
- Facebook: @thespacekidsglobal
- Instagram: @spacekidsglobal
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Creating opportunities for young people to learn about patents by introducing invention education and IP literacy is an important part of STEM learning.
Lauren Strechay and Nicolette Buonora, recently graduated high school students, developed the Battery Swap System as their solution in a classroom challenge. After continued iteration, their Battery Swap System was recognized at the US National Invention Convention, earning a patent sponsorship and a finalist award, propelling Lauren and Nicolette to the global convention and ultimately a USPTO patent approval.
From the US Patent and Trademark Office, Juan Valentin is an education program advisor in the USPTO's Students and Learners Division in the Office of Public Engagement, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of educational projects of national and international scope, with a particular emphasis on directing and coordinating the development of STEM, design-thinking, or invention-focused projects infused with intellectual property (IP) concepts. A significant part of Juan's job is cultivating relationships and finding areas for collaboration with external organizations, academic institutions, and federal agencies.
Prior to joining the Students and Learners Division, Juan was a patent examiner at the USPTO for 12 years, specializing in the art of optical measuring and testing devices. Juan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Clarkson University.
Resources & Opportunities mentioned by Juan:
- Kids, students, and educators | USPTO
- National Summer Teacher Institute | USPTO
- EquIPHQ (uspto.gov)
- Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property Education Program (MTIP) | USPTO
Learn more about Lauren & Nicolette's Battery Swap invention in this news story
Connect with The USPTO:
- Website: uspto.gov
- email: education@uspto.gov
- Twitter/X: @uspto
- YouTube: @USPTOvideo
- Facebook: facebook.com/uspto.gov
- Instagram: @uspto
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Tara Koehler and John Sammon have been educators in New York for over 20 years. From their roles in classrooms to their current roles as instructional coaches, they don't lead from the sidelines. They get right in the game with the teachers to help them incorporate STEM, STEAM, and PBL in practical and efficient ways.
In addition to their classroom work, they provide PD with STEAM learning, steammachinepd.com, and just wrote a book outlining their best ideas for PBL,
The Tapas Approach to Project Based Learning, presents an innovative perspective on PBL by advocating a 'small bites' methodology. This approach emphasizes the benefits of breaking down complex educational concepts and processes into manageable, digestible segments, much like enjoying a variety of tapas in a meal.
Tara says "students learn best by doing rather than being told, and learning is not one-size-fits-all. Students should be actively engaged in their learning." John agrees, "my intentions are to deepen understanding through authentic learning experiences, where children engage with fundamental questions about the world and how humans have investigated and found answers to those questions."
Connect with Tara & Mike:
- Website: pbltapas.com
- Website for their PD: steammachinepd.com
- Twitter/X: @steammachinepd
- Twitter/X for John: @SammonSTEAM
- Twitter/X for Tara: @TKtalksSTEAM
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Mike Cairns is a creator & innovator. His career in drones took a quick turn one day at home. His son showed him a character he called "Ninja Gator" made with popsicle sticks and tape. An idea was sparked. “Why don't we make a connector system so you can build and reuse craft sticks without glue or tape!?”
Nurcs became that connector. Inexpensive & reusable, these small plastic connectors allow kids and adults alike to build bigger things than they have ever built before. After hundreds of prototypes and many long hours, they finalizes the proper proportions and settled on six standard pieces that allow people to build many different combinations of structures (and over seventy other combination pieces that may make their way into expansion sets down the road). The possibilities are endless and the quality is long lasting with this Made in the USA STEM resource.
Connect with Mike & Nurcs:
- Website: nurcs.com
- Twitter/X: @nurcstoy
- Facebook: @nurcstoy
- Instagram: @nurcstoy
- YouTube: @nurcstoy
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Ed Charlwood has been a Design & Technology teacher in the UK for over 20 years. He also just published the book Mastering Tinkercad to help kids better understand one of the simplest CAD programs.
As an instructor and helper of educators, Ed has a mission to empower students with power CAD tools so they can solve real problems. Specifically:
- Design is a superpower
- CAD is a tool in a superheroes belt.
- We need tooled-up superheroes to save us, so we need our students to go to the dojo and master these tools.
Find out more about a free PDF of Mastering Tinkercad for your students on CadClass.org (or get a super helpful paper copy)
Other episodes mentioned in this episode:
-
260 with Mike Harmon
-
248 with Josh & Jake from CadClass.org
People mentioned by Ed:
- Roma Agrawal, the author of Nuts and Bolts, Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World in a Big Way
- Bill Hammack, the Engineer Guy
Connect with Ed:
- Website: mrcharlwood.blogspot.com
- Twitter/X: @mrcharlwood
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ed-charlwood
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Jenny Young spent a great deal of time building with her father in their family’s garage when she was growing up. She learned how familiar things worked by taking them apart, and how to put them back together in new combinations. It was this hands-on building experience that stayed with Jenny and ultimately sparked the idea for Brooklyn Robot Foundry.
After getting a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jenny worked in various areas of design, manufacturing, supply chain management and software development. It was when she was working in education technology that Jenny saw an overwhelming need for more open-ended, hands-on learning for elementary school students. Between reduced school budgets, overcrowding, and standardized testing, students were no longer getting an immersive engineering education.
In 2011, Jenny launched Brooklyn Robot Foundry at the New York City Maker Faire. The unique approach would combine kid-friendly projects with room for experimentation and creative design, resulting in working robots and elated, children.
Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. They do this by offering fun, creative and educational classes, parties, camps and field trips to children 2-14 years old.
Their signature designs and building methods allow children to build on their own, resulting not only in a cool robot but also in increased confidence. They provide the guidelines for each day’s robots, but the final design is up to the student, offering a variety of programs, ranging in commitment from a single class to an entire semester.
Connect with Jenny & The Brooklyn Robot Foundry:
- Website: brooklynrobotfoundry.com
- Facebook: @robotfoundry
- Instagram: @robotfoundry
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Amy Ely has been a STEM educator for almost 20 years, building STEM curriculum and classes at multiple schools in metro Detroit.
Now at Detroit Catholic Central, she is the Director of STEM and Science Teacher. Amy has over the past 2 years had the opportunity to help plan and open the George and Mary Turek Hall of Science. With tailored programs and state-of-the-art facilities, the new STEM center provides the extra support students need to excel academically and gain valuable skills and experiences that prepare them for higher education and future careers.
The George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, which will house CC's STEM curriculum and programs, and is scheduled to open for students in August 2024. The addition, funded by alumni and benefactors, will include a number of exciting features for students and the community:
- 57,000 Sq Ft of Learning Space
- 8 Dedicated Science Labs
- 4 Versatile Lab Prep Rooms
- Cutting-Edge Engineering Lab
- 5,300 Sq Ft FIRST Robotics Competition Field
- Robotics Programming & Building Zones
- Fabrication & Machinery Room
- Innovation & Conceptualization Labs
- Multi-Functional MakerSpace
- Eco-Friendly Green Roof
- Sustainability Focused Greenhouse
- 130-Seat Immersive Lecture Hall
- 4 Meter Observa-Dome with GPS Computerized Celestron Telescope
- RedBird 180° Flight Simulator
- NASA MIE Alliance Partner
Connect with Amy & Detroit Catholic Central:
- Website: catholiccentral.net
- Learn more about the STEM lab: catholiccentral.net/academics/stem
- Twitter/X for Amy: @DCCSTEM
- Twitter/X for the school: @DCC1928
- Facebook: @DCC1928
- Instagram: @dcc1928
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How can kids have access to STEM opportunities no matter where they live? The Oklahoma Connections Academy was able to purchase a bus and are in the process of turning it into a mobile STEM lab! "It's a world of difference because we're taking what (the kids) are already exposed to, what they already have, and we're just elevating it to the next level. We want to make sure that they have just a full, comprehensive, educational experience. And we want them to enjoy what they're doing,” said High School Science teacher Kristen Whitmer.
Jennifer Dewar is the high school assistant principal at Oklahoma Connections Academy, a virtual school serving students all over the state. She began her teaching career in 1994 and joined Oklahoma Connections Academy in 2017. She has always loved working with students since her days teaching in a preschool while she attended college. Teaching in elementary and middle schools in several states since then has afforded me the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of students and families.
The academy was given a $212,374 grant from the HDR Foundation to build their mobile STEM lab. HDR "specializes in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that."
The HDR Foundation has donated over $9 million in grants since 2012.
Connect with Jennifer & the Academy:
- Website: connectionsacademy.com/oklahoma-virtual-school/
- News story about the mobile lab
- Facebook: @OklahomaConnectionsAcademy
- The HDR Foundation: hdrinc.com/about-us/hdr-foundation
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There are 3.5 million STEM jobs that need to be filled by 2025 in the United States.* Studies show that if children aren't exposed to math and science at an age of seven, they'll lose interest. SpaceKids Global **is on a mission to ensure every child is ready to enter the space age.
Sharon Hagle, entrepreneur and astronaut, founded SpaceKids Global™ in 2015 with the mission to inspire STEAM+ Environment Education, with the goal of bringing the possibility of space to children. Sharon shares her journey to space and introduces students through speaking engagements at schools, nonprofit youth organizations, science centers, universities and space organizations. To date, Sharon has reached over 700,000 students globally.
The SpaceKids Press Squad (SKPS) is a national competition hosted by SpaceKids
Global. Eight U.S. students age 8-12, plus one parent or legal guardian for each, will be selected for an exclusive opportunity to witness a launch from Blue Origin’s Mission Control at Kennedy Space Center. Students selected will form the Press Squad and transform into space reporters with the unique access to interview astronauts and various Blue Origin astronauts and staff. Learn more:** www.spacekids.global/press-squad
Connect with SpaceKids Global:
- Website: www.spacekids.global
- Information about the Press Squad: www.spacekids.global/press-squad
- Twitter/X: @spacekidsglobal
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCBbnk-mxgfULHMYkuVhCmKQ
- Facebook: @thespacekidsglobal
- Instagram: @spacekidsglobal
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The leaders behind Science of Sport use the familiarity of athletics to make STEM education more approachable and inclusive to all learners. The nonprofit organization partners with professional sports teams to provide exciting hands-on, minds-on learning experiences for elementary and middle school students across the county, creates interdisciplinary programming that translates the concepts of sports into an understanding of the underlying science and mathematics, and hosts training events for teachers to help bring more diverse lesson plans and STEM learning into classrooms.
To date, Science of Sport has created over 100 lesson plans, handed out 20,000 STEM kits, and trained over 6,000 teachers, which has impacted more than 600,000 students.
Science of Sport Executive Director Daren Heaton oversees all operations and programming and has worked with over 35 professional sports teams to deliver impactful education programs (MLB, NBA, MLS, NFL, and College Conferences). Heaton previously worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Manager of Education Initiatives, where he managed all education programs in the community through the Sales Department, and helped start the D-backs Science of Baseball program. His additional affiliations to professional sports teams include the Los Angeles Galaxy from 2009 to 2011 where he was a Group Sales Account Executive
Connect with The Science of Sport and Daren:
- Website: sciencesport.org
- Find the lesson plans: sciencesport.org/lessons
- Email Daren: daren@sciencesport.org
- Twitter/X: @ScienceofSport_
- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC-knCxjr7xKJohaSW-U2LQQ
- Facebook: @scienceofsportofficial
- Instagram: @scienceofsport__
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As The Franklin Institute’s Senior Vice President of Science and Education, Dr. Darryl N. Williams oversees all aspects of the science and educational programming at the heart of the Institute’s efforts to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.
Dr. Williams earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Hampton University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. After earning his doctorate, he served as a NIH Postdoctoral Fellow in pediatric cardiology research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He also served as a Dean at Tufts University's School of Engineering, Dr. Williams joined the Institute from Tufts University’s School of Engineering as well as four years with the National Science Foundation, managing a range of federal programs and research focused on STEM teaching and learning, formal and informal learning environments, and workforce development.
With more than a decade of experience in everything from clinical research to workforce development, Dr. Williams brings not only a wealth of knowledge on science and technology learning to The Franklin Institute, but also a vibrantly interdisciplinary perspective.
Two important Franklin Institute programs discussed are the PACTS (Partnership for Achieving Careers in Tech & Science) program, which is a middle school program that partners with STEM professionals for middle school students to understand the processes of science, and STEM Scholars, which helps high school students with college and career prep, ACT tutoring, college essays, scholarships, paid internships, and more.
Connect with The Franklin Institute and Darryl:
- Website: fi.edu
- Check out the Franklin Institute Award winners
- Twitter/X: @thefranklin
- Instagram: @franklininstitute
- Darryl's Twitter/X: @dnwilli
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Adam Todd is an elementary Media Arts teacher in New York City Public Schools. He turned his experiences in the media industry into practical opportunities for his students to create the daily "Bee TV" news at his school. His students have even appeared on local news in NYC! Check out some of their work & appearances on their YouTube Channel.
Adam also started the Classroom Dynamics podcast to help educators "dive into powerful professional development insights designed to cultivate a vibrant 21st-century classroom environment." In April of 2024, the podcast focuses on STEM & STEAM experts sharing ideas and experiences.
Learn more by following the links below or subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
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- Twitter/X: @classdynamics
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Endress+Hauser is a global company focused on measurement and automation technology for process and laboratory applications, helping to shape the industry’s digital transformation.
Nicole Otte is the Director of Workforce Development at Endress+Hauser, and previously spent 11 years as a HS Engineering & Technology teacher, including using Project Lead the Way curriculum. She also served as Director of Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood, Indiana.
Endress+Hauser USA has made a commitment to students and community members through its workforce development and philanthropy initiatives. In 2023, Endress+Hauser USA hosted 15 visits for more than 800 K-12 visitors from seven public and private school corporations at its Design & Innovation Studio in Greenwood, Indiana, delivering learning opportunities and resources to students and educators. The Design & Innovation Studio is equipped with Industry 4.0 technology. In partnership with the Purdue Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC), the Endress+Hauser USA Design & Innovation Studio also offers 3-D printing, robotics, Sphero BOLTS, littleBits, micro:bits, engineering and science modules and coding. In addition, Endress+Hauser USA’s annual Community Career+Education Forum (CCEF) hosted more than 300 students in Greenwood and more than 250 students in Pearland, Texas.
Connect with Nicole and Endress+Hauser:
- Website: endress.com
- Learn about the Design & Innovation Studio
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Josh Korb strives to revolutionize the world of education. Beginning his career as a math teacher, Josh's innate drive to innovate led him to become a Director of Technology and Innovation. This role allowed him to merge his love for teaching with his profound experience in instructional technology, in hopes of transforming the educational landscape. As an accomplished author, educational consultant, and captivating speaker, Josh shares his insights on the intersection of technology and education, inspiring audiences and unboxing potential. His ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and conviction has cemented his reputation as a thought leader in his educational community.
Josh's new book Be The Cause is based on a simple statement, yet it holds the power to change lives, shape futures, and set countless stories in motion. His goal is to help educators come away inspired to not just be A teacher, but THE teacher! "If we are intentional in the little moments, they can stack up to be a massive shift in the way a child learns, feels, and ultimately grow. Be The Cause challenges you to reflect on your own experiences as both a student and an educator. Consider the teachers who made a lasting impact on your life and how they did it. Then, ask yourself how you can do the same for your students."
Connect with Josh:
- Website: joshkorb.org
- Book Website: youcanbethecause.com
- Twitter/X: @bethecausebook
- Twitter/X: @mrjkorb
- Instagram: @mrjoshkorb
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Mike Harmon is a "retired" middle school technology teacher from Michigan, but his real passion is sharing with kids & educators how to build and create in digital space! His YouTube channel @HLModTech is filled with over 4500 videos to help everyone from novice to expert master the skills for design software, especially Tinkercad.
Mike even recently partnered with CADclass.org (Ep 248) to create Tinkercad in Twenty Days (https://www.cadclass.org/courses/Tinkercad). If you visit the website, you can learn more about the exciting courses that are offered, including FREE previews of the courses so you can determine if they fit your learning style (use the coupon code 25hltinkercad to get 25% off).
Some of the playlists Mike mentioned:
Day 1 Tinkercad
Tinkercad Sim Lab Tutorials
Tinkercad TV
The Tinkercad 10
Connect with Mike:
- Website: hlmodtech.com
- YouTube: @HLModTech
- Twitter/X: @HLtinkercad
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Harshal Chhaya is a distinguished Engineer looking for ways to help educators integrate STEM, coding, & robotics in practical ways. He believes that "Life is cross-curricular" and that education should reflect that.
As the lead Systems Engineer and Product Manager for TI's STEM product line, Harshal has led the development of products like the TI-Innovator Hub and TI-Innovator Rover, and led the system design for adding Python programming to TI calculators. His work at Texas Instruments has allowed him to see the convergence of technology with teachers, and help educators find ways to respond to ever changing tech.
Ultimately, his goal is to extend the reach of STEM technology products to coding, physical computing, and robotics for middle school and high school students.
Connect with Harshal:
- Twitter/X: @hschhaya
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/harshal-chhaya/
- Blog posts: education.ti.com/en/search?page=1&size=25&q=harshal
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Career technical education and workforce development has arguably never been more important than it is now, due the rapidly changing landscape. With things like innovation and AI happening so quickly, it becomes more important for educators to prepare students for the changing work environment through early STEM integration that continues through a student’s academic career.
By the time they reach high school, most students have already decided whether or not they think science and math are ‘cool’. That's why the VEX Continuum begins with Kindergarten and spans through a child's career. Starting with intuitive tool-less systems, then snapping together robots and graduating to advanced metal robots, VEX Robotics can unlock a curiosity and a passion that will stay with them for a lifetime.
No one knows that more than Lauren Harter, Director of Instructional Technology for VEX Robotics! She has dedicated her professional career to developing robust educational tools for teacher support from Kinder to College. Combining her practical and academic expertise in math, technology, and education, Lauren designs and writes supplemental resources including STEM Labs, articles, and develops video support that is distributed globally. Be sure to check out the Education and Resources links on the vexrobotics.com website.
Lauren discusses some issues facing STEM education in the US today, including:
- the changing landscape of STEM education
- How STEM education is leading to workforce growth
- How to ensure that students are equipped with practical skills that mirror industry needs
- How schools can integrate advanced technology into the classrooms without a significant financial burden
Connect with Vex Robotics & Lauren:
- Website vexrobotics.com
- Twitter/X: @vexrobotics
- Instagram: @vexrobotics
- Facebook: @vexrobotics
- Listen to more ideas for VEX Robotics on Episodes 241 and 176
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Gareth Campbell is a Bristol based artist and former secondary school science teacher who founded The Museum of Science, the Arts & Interdisciplinary Collaboration (The MoSAIC) in 2022 to address a problem in the education system that frustrated him. "Science is not seen as a creative subject in schools, even worse my experience as a teacher showed me that our current rigid curriculum fails to show students the beautiful, and essential, connections that exist between disciplines. All of the greatest scientists have had to be creative to innovate. STEM industries are desperate for creative employees willing to explore outside the box. And students crave context to connect with their internal motivation to learn. Many students found it eye opening to have a science teacher that also worked as an artist, and often it made them rethink their own career paths."
The MoSAIC is providing both educators and learners with unique resources, training and in-person workshops that help to bridge the gap between the arts and the sciences. They work with UK schools, learning hubs and community groups to elucidate the hidden links that elevate artistry with scientific knowledge and help people to problem solve by thinking differently. They also work with researchers and industry to showcase their latest work to a younger audience through STEAM learning (science, technology, engineering, the arts and maths). We passionately believe that the days have gone where ‘art/science’ integration means an unplanned poster lesson.
Connect with Gareth & The MoSAIC:
- Website themosaic.uk
- Twitter/X: @themosaicuk
- Instagram: @themosaicuk/
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Chad LeDune lives in rural Indiana with his beautiful wife, Heather, their four children, and their two dogs. He loves to travel wherever his teacher’s salary will allow, spend his rare downtime with family and friends, and competing against his fellow middle-aged friends in local basketball games. Experiencing the ups and downs of life has given him an appreciation of time and all of the small, precious details of an ordinary day.
Having dedicated 21 years to educating middle and high school students, Chad is passionate about meeting today’s students' diverse needs through STEM education. His dedication to his vision and message of 'Discomfort by Design' has taken him well beyond his previously cherished comfort zone. In addition to his work as a Science, STEM, CTE teacher, and STEM coach, Chad has challenged himself with several other educational endeavors. These include writing STEM curriculum for his state of Indiana, founding and coordinating an annual STEMfest for area youth, leading teachers and teaching students at a summer migrant education school, training and accompanying STEM teachers for summer exchange in China, and branching into the online education sector as STEM coordinator for an online private academy. Dr. LeDune currently works as a STEM Coach for Southwest School Corporation and is a STEM Certification Coach for the National Institute for STEM Education. Chad also enjoys the opportunity to speak to educators on the benefits that come from his vision of design learning.
Connect with Chad:
- Website discomfortbydesignbook.com
- Twitter/X: @Dr_LeDune
- Facebook: @Discomfortbook
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The 2024 National STEM Challengeis a nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for STEM subjects among middle and high school students. The Challenge invites students in grades 6-12 from across the U.S. and its territories to conceive and submit STEM innovations, inventions, and research. Students will create a 3 page PDF presentation about their project (tested if using the scientific method or constructed physically or digitally if using the engineering design process).
The best projects from all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories will become Challenge Finalists with the opportunity to advance to the next level by submitting a video in the second round. Up to 200 National Champions will win a trip to the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., in April 2024. There, Champions will showcase their projects to some of our nation's most influential leaders. The Festival is co-presented by the U.S. Department of Education and EXPLR.
Canva also has a collection of free templates and graphics to help create your project submission.
Kari Byron, former member of Mythbusters, is the Co-Director of the National STEM Challenge and Co-Founder of EXPLR.
Connect with Kari & The National STEM Challenge:
- Website nationalstemchallenge.com
- Twitter/X: @national_stem
- Kari's Twitter/X: @KariByron
- Instagram: @nationalstemfestival
- Kari's Instagram: @therealkaribyron
- EXPLR Website explr.com
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Matt Zigler is a teacher, artist, and maker. He is currently the Bullis Innovation and Technology Lab (BITlab) Coordinator at Bullis School in Potomac, Maryland, where he works with students and teachers to bring design thinking and the Maker process into traditional content area classes, teach Maker related classes, and oversees a state of the art Makerspace and Fab Lab. Matt has presented on how to design and build a Makerspace that meets the needs of specific schools, how to create a culture of Making and innovation, and how to develop Maker programming for all levels of ability, K-12.
The Maker movement has been an excellent opportunity for people to become producers rather than just consumers, and schools are recognizing the value of offering students the tools, materials, and skills necessary to design sophisticated and meaningful projects. But teaching technical skills should not be the end goal: At its best, a Maker education teaches students to think and act in creative ways that can be applied to difficult challenges in all areas of life.
Matt's book Three Modes of Making (release date Dec 23/Jan 24) provides a framework for Maker courses in upper grades that teach students creative-process skills through three key Maker modes: Imitation, Modification, and Innovation.
On this episode, we discuss the three Maker modes and their associated skill sets to provide educators with ideas for helping students be creatively purposeful.
Matt's class also created The Wheelchair Stroller project, and his students ended up all over the news, including NBC Washington and the CBS Evening News!
Listen to more ideas from Matt on Ep 211
Connect with Matt:
- Website mattzigler.com
- Twitter @BullisBITlab
- Medium medium.com/@matthewzigler
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Each year Samsung hosts a national competition for public schools grades 6–12 in which students are asked to consider how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. 2023 is the 14th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, and with the help of their teachers, students compete to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their prototypes. Middle and high school teachers can apply for the 14th Annual 2023-2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition!
On this episode, Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America shares info about what's new in this year's competition, including a new national "Rising Entrepreneurship Award," valued at $25,000 for a single winning school.
To learn more about the annual contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solvefortomorrow. Registration generally begins each September.
(Listen to Ep 232 & Ep 217 for more ideas & info from Ann and contest winning teachers and Ep 246 for a conversation with Ann about the future of STEM education)
Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :
- Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrow
- Email solvefortomorrow@sea.samsung.com
- Twitter/X @SamsungNewsUS
- Instagram @solvefortomorrow
- Facebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrow
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Do teachers have a front row seat to America’s decline? Jeremy Adams, a History and Social Studies teacher at both the high school and college levels, thinks so.
Jeremy Adams has spent decades trying to instill wisdom, ambition, and a love of learning in his students. And yet, as he notes, when teachers get together, they often share an arresting conclusion: Something has gone terribly wrong. Something essential is missing in our young people. Their curiosity seems stunted, their reason undeveloped, their values uninformed, their knowledge lacking, and most worrying of all, their humanity diminished.
Educators like Jeremy see a generation slipping away. The problems that have hollowed out our young people have been festering for years. A year of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing have magnified them. The result could be a generation—and our nation’s future—lost in a miasma of alienation and stupefaction.
In his 2021 book Hollowed Out, Jeremy reveals why students have rejected wisdom, culture, and institutions of Western civilization—and what we can do to win them back.
Jeremy Adams is a high school and University teacher living in Bakersfield, California. He and his writing have appeared in Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, New Discourses, C-Span, The DailyCaller, The American Mind, and numerous national education podcasts. He has won numerous accolades for his teaching and writing efforts including the 2014 California State Teacher of the Year Award (Daughters of the American Revolution) and was a 2013 semi-finalist for the California Department of Education's California Teacher of the Year Award.
Jeremy is also an education speaker and has spoken to large education groups and conferences across the country
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- Twitter/X @JeremyAdams6
- Find Hollowed Out on Amazon
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Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn’t just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics…he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he’s quick to remind that “the real makerspace is between your ears”
Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker. He's currently working with the Uplands Maker Mobile Program (a part of the Indiana University Education program) helping bring Maker & STEM activities and skills to kids throughout South & Central Indiana.
Connect with the Uplands Maker Mobile Program:
- Website blogs.iu.edu/uplandsmakermobile
- Facebook @UplandsMaker
- Twitter @UplandsMaker
- Instagram @uplandsmaker
Listen to more from Paul on Ep 183 & Ep 184
Connect with Paul:
- Website paulshircliff.org
- Twitter @shirky17
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Ekuwah Moses is an Elementary Engineering teacher in Las Vegas, NV. She uses a variety of techniques to help over 700 students engage with STEM concepts and build a STEM culture in her school. Ekuwah shares how her previous teaching positions in Literacy allow her to help kids improve communication skills while doing STEM.
Ekuwah is also the author of two children's books that build upon her Ghanaian heritage. Her first book My Name is an Address shares the stories of how most Ghanaian names are based on the day of a child’s birth and their gender. Ekuwah's second book Mama's Portraits focuses on her mother's award winning art to paint a biographical picture of love, family, heritage, and humanity.
Listen to Episode 99 with Ekuwah: https://dailystem.com/2018/07/03/9341-2/
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- Twitter @ekuwah
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Studies show that middle school students who become excited about science are the ones who will pursue STEM courses in high school and major in them at the technical and college level. At a pivotal time in decision-making that will open or close the door to opportunity, however, nearly 50% of 8th graders in America lose interest in pursuing the STEM-related subjects increasingly required for 21st-century jobs.
Created in partnership between the National Stem Cell Foundation and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University (WKU), the National STEM Scholar Program selects ten teachers each year from a national pool of applicants based solely on the description of a “big idea” Challenge Project the applicant would implement in their classroom if funds were available. The application process begins around November. Selected projects are chosen for maximum impact in middle school classrooms where research shows lifelong STEM career decisions are being made. STEM Scholars convene on WKU’s campus for a week of advanced STEM training and finalize their projects with input from their STEM Scholar class colleagues.
Dr. Paula Grisanti, CEO of the National Stem Cell Foundation, said, “We added education to our mission to support the development of a new generation of scientists in academic research, advanced technology, and infrastructure engineering. Supporting teachers who inspire and motivate middle school students at this critical decision-making age will directly impact how many choose to pursue the STEM skills essential for living wage jobs. By investing in the influential middle school STEM teacher now, we reach thousands of students in classrooms today and far into the future.”
Now in its 8th year, there are 80 National STEM Scholars representing middle schools in 33 states. 91% teach in public schools, 41% teach in mid- to high-poverty schools and 38% teach in communities with a population under 15,000. A unique requirement of the program is the responsibility for STEM Scholars to share lessons learned with colleagues in their home schools, districts or states, magnifying impact over multiple classrooms and years. By June 2023, National STEM Scholars will have directly and indirectly impacted more than 104,000 middle school students in the U.S.
Connect with The National STEM Cell Foundation :
- Website nationalstemcellfoundation.org
- STEM Scholar Library stemscholarlibrary.org
- Twitter @nationalscf
- Facebook @nationalstemcellfoundation
- Instagram @nationalscf
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CAD, or Computer Aided Design, is how the world designs ideas that turn into products and projects. There are a number of CAD software choices of all levels that are available to use (Tinkercad, Fusion 360, OnShape, AutoCAD, Solidworks, etc) to translate ideas from the mind to the screen.
Josh Manley is a CNC professor, makerspace educator, and the co-owner of www.cadclass.org. He has been teaching CAD modeling to makers for years, and is hoping to build conversations with other makers and educators about bringing CAD to more classrooms.
Jake Sugden is a mechanical engineer and lifelong maker with a passion for engineering and design. He has taught many making skills at one of the premier makerspaces in the US and is the other half of the cadclass.org team.
Their online "Ultimate Online Fusion 360 CAD School" includes 28 step-by-step CAD projects to help anyone quickly master Fusion 360 and start building great ideas!
In June of 2023, their book Mastering Fusion 360 was released to make the lessons on the website even easier to incorporate into your design skills.
Josh and Jake are always happy to answer questions, talk shop, or discuss collaborations. And if you need help with something for your school, contact them via email Create@CADClass.org
Connect with Josh & Jake :
- Website cadclass.org
- Twitter @cad_class
- YouTube www.youtube.com/@cadclassonline
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"The tendency of the 21st century classroom teacher today is to use more technology in their classrooms and often times, students abuse it, teachers misuse it, and we all start to, well… lose it! There are lots of books, blogs, vlogs, webinars, professional development sessions, and even conference headliners, all trying to convert classroom teachers into believers that technology makes a difference in the classroom and that you just have to use it. The truth is, a great teacher is marked not by the amount of technology they use, or how quickly they can navigate a complex interface, but by how they are able to take the aggregate resources available to them, and design the most powerful learning experience they possibly can PERIOD. Yes, the 21st century has brought change to what we can use to teach our students, but let us not forget what we each recall form our own learning experiences. It all starts with a passionate teacher who always wants to try something new."
Kevin White is a teacher, a learning designer, a technologist, and "a risk taker who has stumbled, faltered and failed so many times, that I feel I have learned some very valuable lessons along the way." His career started as a History Teacher in Santee, California at West Hills High School, but his first 8 years included teaching 16 different courses (mostly STEM, but also just about every 6-12th grade Social Science/History course in existence)
He's currently teaching STEM at De Portola Middle in San Diego Unified School District and "Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds and the Future of Learning" at San Diego State University.
Check out the "Cyborg Surgery" project here
Kevin hopes to begin offering Professional Development opportunities for 3D tools, such as OnShape for mechanical engineering ad design, CoSpaces VR and AR, as well as JellyBox and MakerBot 3D printers for educators looking to take STEM to the next level.
Connect with Kevin :
- Website teachertechrescue.net
- Twitter @kevinwhitesd
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The State of STEM Education survey was released by Samsung Solve for Tomorrow on March 23, 2023. The positive impacts that U.S. public schools and their communities enjoy from STEM programs were underscored in a new survey conducted among some of the nation’s leading middle and high school STEM educators. Nearly 60% of teachers indicate that although teaching STEM is challenging, it offers educators unique rewards by engaging their student’s curiosity and enhancing their motivation.
Teachers also responded that implementing the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) techniques utilized in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM projects helped counteract the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on education at their schools.
Each year Samsung hosts a national competition for public schools grades 6–12 in which students are asked to consider how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. 2022 marked the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, and with the help of their teachers, students competed to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their prototypes.
To learn more about the annual contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solvefortomorrow. Registration generally begins each September.
“We have seen the incredible projects that have emerged from the minds of students through this contest, and we cannot wait to see the ideas that come to life this year that will undoubtedly ignite lasting impact on communities while reducing our collective impact on the planet,” said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America.
To reach out to Samsung with any ideas/questions, email solvefortomorrow@sea.samsung.com
(Listen to Ep 232 & Ep 217 for more ideas & info from Ann and contest winning teachers)
Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :
- Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrow
- Email solvefortomorrow@sea.samsung.com
- Twitter @SamsungNewsUS
- Instagram @solvefortomorrow
- Facebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrow
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The strategy of Algopeers is to bridge the gap between education and industry in Africa by distributing digital skills, knowledge hubs, human resources, and STEAM labs, while leveraging intelligent data. Algopeers is providing in class, after school, and mobile maker-lab learning to kids in Ghana. They are working with parents, educators, students, developer communities, and organizations to create a responsive educational system that can adapt to the changing needs of the local communities
Sam Quansah is the founder & program director of algopeers in Ghana, Africa. He founded @algopeers to nurture talents in Africa for problem-solving and the future of work through STEAM education.
They are piloting a 12-month coding training with micro:bit to 68 children from 34 suburbs in Cape Coast -Ghana, with over 10,000 children and 5000 educators within reach in the next 2 years. Their goal is to raise the next-generation of makers and problem-solvers in Africa.
Check out the digital home id project
Connect with Sam & Algopeers:
- Website: algopeers.com
- Connect: algopeers.com/about-us/#reachUs
- Twitter: @algopeers
- Instagram: @algopeers.official
- Sam's Twitter: @SamQuansah_
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Dan Klitsner is an Industrial Designer, and loves inventing toys and games. Some of his most famous creations are Bop It!, Perplexus, and the new Freefall.
He and his wife also created bopitforgood on the 25th anniversary of Bop It! to help support Lighthouse School for the Blind & Visually Impaired and kids everywhere.
Freefall puts spatial reasoning and dexterity to the test as you build your way through progressively harder challenges. Build the puzzle and then flip, turn, and guide the ball from cup to cup to finish the maze. With 60 challenges to master, you’ll be building and flipping with each challenge more difficult than the last. Check out a video of Freefall in action or find a copy of Freefall Check out the PeopleOfPlay website and find out more about the Young Inventor Challenge
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- Website: bopitforgood.com
- Instagram: @bopitinventor
- Twitter: @bopitinventor
- ThinkFun website: thinkfun.com
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Colleen McDaniel was a biology and AP environmental science teacher in Houston, TX, and is now the Biology & Environmental Science Educational Technology Specialist at Vernier Science Education. Colleen also enjoys activities like birding and hiking, and loves taking her Vernier data collection devices when she heads out to look for birds.
For more than 40 years, Vernier has empowered educators with top quality data-collection technology and innovative experiments. Their high-quality sensors, experiments, and resources are an important part of any classroom or laboratory and enable students to explore science in new ways.
Find ideas, and support on their website.
Connect with Colleen & Vernier:
- Website:Vernier.com
- Vernier's Twitter: @VernierST
- Vernier's YouTube: youtube.com/verniervideo
- Colleen's Twitter: @birdeenmcdaniel
- Colleen's Instagram: @birdeenmcdaniel
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Darrell Wakelam is an experienced artist and educator who has spent over 30 years working creatively with children and young people. He travels all over the UK providing exciting art workshops and training sessions for schools and other educational establishments. He mainly focuses on exploring 3D sculptural work, using simple everyday materials to create amazing, accessible artwork. He also creates lots of wonderful, easy-to-follow art projects on his website darrellwakelam.com and social media accounts which have led to the creation of his latest book 'Art Shaped '.
Connect with Darrell:
- Website:darrellwakelam.com
- Book: Art Shaped
- Twitter: @darrellwakelam
- Instagram: @darrellwakelam
- YouTube: @darrellwakelam5597
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Jason McKenna is the director of global educational strategy for VEX Robotics. An educational strategist with 20 years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms, Jason ensures VEX Robotics’ educational STEM solutions align with global educational standards and fulfill educators’ needs. His new book What STEM Can Do for Your Classroom describes how teaching STEM education in his elementary school changed his classroom and his life, improving his students’ and his own approaches to problem-solving, collaboration, and general motivation to learn. Offering examples, tried and tested classroom projects, and collaborative strategies, this innovative resource opens up STEM education in K–6 classrooms in exciting and expansive new ways.
To keep his finger on the pulse of society’s needs, Jason travels the world to meet with parents, educators, and key government stakeholders and discuss the challenges of preparing students for a contemporary, knowledge-based economy. He develops and implements research-based STEM education solutions that use differentiated instruction and assessment to further student learning.
Jason holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California). He received his undergraduate degree in elementary education from Geneva College. He is also a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy certified master instructor.
Connect with Jason:
- Website: jmckenna.org
- Twitter: @Mckenna72
- Book: What STEM Can Do
- Vex website: vexrobotics.com
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No matter where you live in the world, the need for people to fill STEM careers is an urgent need. Many governments are looking for ways to encourage kids to build STEM skills, and educators are the avenue to make that happen.
Jonathan Stancek is a math, engineering and physics teacher at the Design and Technology Academy at Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, Texas. Jonathan chose to leave his first career managing chemical inventories for a military aircraft maintenance site due to a desire to provide students with a strong foundation in math and science, much like his teachers did for him. Jonathan encourages students to study real-world situations that challenge STEM professionals every day because solving these problems can have a lasting impact and really change the world. He also looks for areas that students are already interested in to inspire them to learn more about the infinite opportunities available in a STEM career.
John was selected for the DoD STEM Ambassador Program to help share the resources available through dodstem.us with other educators around the country. DoD STEM Ambassadors collaborate to create and curate remote learning and digital materials such as lesson plans, learning activities, and creative engagement approaches to be shared with educators.
Ambassadors are carefully chosen by the Department of Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) and DoD STEM based on their commitment to working with students who have been historically underrepresented in STEM or are military connected.
Learn more at dodstem.us
Learn more about the programs mentioned in the podcast:
- https://dodstem.us/meet/ambassadors/
- https://www.nms.org/
- https://www.nms.org/Our-Programs/Teachers/AP-Courses/Military-Mission.aspx
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Dustin Goldie isn't your typical STEM teacher. He transitioned from a HS Social Studies classroom into a position created by his district to put employability front and center for students. His combination of practical and curricular connections has helped build the KHS Employability program into a model for connecting STEM and career readiness.
Dustin is a teacher at Kings High School in Kings Mills, Ohio, and enjoys his cattle raising side hustle.
Learn more about Dustin:
- Twitter: @khsjobtraining
- Listen to Dustin's Workforce Development Podcast
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Andrea Mango is currently a STEAM teacher in New York, helping her students and others in her school see that being flexible helps build STEM skills.
While teaching STEAM lessons to K-2 students, she started to realize that planning 45 minutes for an activity didn't work. Kids would get into the lesson, and their excitement for learning ended up making the lesson last all day. This helped Andrea as she moved into a STEAM Teacher position, building a level of flexibility into every lesson.
Learn more about Andrea:
- Twitter: @AndreaMango1
- Instagram: @flexible_educator_steam_stem
Resources Andrea mentioned:
- YouTube Mark Rober: @MarkRober
- YouTube Matty Benedetto: @UnnecessaryInventions
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Athena Brensberger is all about science communication for the non-scientist.
Athena's goal is to popularize science and scientific awareness to all people, not just those fundamentally drawn to sciencey readings, content, and career-paths, etc. She believes the more people that adopt a scientific perspective and approach to things in their own lives will begin transforming the world around us.
Athena Brensberger advocates for space exploration through her platform Astroathens. People can find DIY space demos, rocket launch coverage, and going behind the scenes at events around the world! She’s worked with NASA, SpaceX, ESA, Curiosity Stream, Seeker and many more as a correspondent on all things astronomy and rocket science. With a background in astrophysics and fashion, Athena’s mission is to show that space is within all of us, no matter what industry you are in, and curiosity about the physical world lies in everyone. Her research includes work on proto-planetary disks and low mass stars, which was conducted at the Hayden Planetarium as NASA-sponsored research with mentorship by Dr. Liu and Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson. Her work in fashion includes a 10-year international modeling career working for brands like, Yves Saint Laurent, Kohls, Macy’s, DKNY and is currently
signed to Wilhelmina Models, NY. After giving her first research presentation on stage, she fell in love with communicating science to both the scientist and non-scientist.
Learn more about Athena:
- Website: astroathens.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@astroathens
- Instagram: instagram.com/astroathens
- Twitter: twitter.com/AstroAthens
- Supressed Science on Curiosity Stream YouTube
- Arm & Hammer STEM Project Website
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Trey Moore has been painting and drawing as long as he can remember. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Trey has leveraged his Bachelor of Environmental Design degree into a successful career as a design and engineering instructor in North Carolina.
Learn more about EarthEcho:
- Website: treymooreart.com
- Twitter: twitter.com/tr8moore
- Instagram: instagram.com/tr8moore/
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EarthEcho International is getting ready to launch the third edition of OurEcho Challenge. In this national STEM competition, teams of students aged 10-15, guided by a teacher or mentor, are challenged to address the decline in biodiversity by identifying threats to natural resources in their communities and developing innovative solutions. To learn more, please visit ourechochallenge.org.
The competition will kick off this year with a FREE 24-hour teach-in on November 2-3. To register for the teach-in, go to: https://www.accelevents.com/e/u/checkout/ourecho-challenge-24-hour-biodiversity-teach-in0/tickets/order
(Learn more about EarthEcho in Episode 193 featuring Philippe Cousteau Jr. & Stacey Rafalowski)
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski is the Programs Manager at EarthEcho, and has been designing, developing, and coordinating innovative digital programming for non-profit organizations since 2002.
Learn more about EarthEcho:
- Website: earthecho.org
- Facebook: facebook.com/earthecho
- Twitter: twitter.com/earthecho
- Instagram: instagram.com/earthecho
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Libo Valencia is a mathematics educator in New York with over a dozen years of experience. Libo is a passionate teacher who strongly believes that understanding mathematics can help all students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be utilized outside the classroom.
His upcoming book Math Play on CodeBreaker Publishing will provide any educator practical ideas for expanding a child's perspective of math beyond assignments to engagement.
Libo is known for his use of different technologies to engage his students and bring math concepts to life. He currently teaches at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, CUNY Lehman College, and Mercy College. As a mathematics educator, he has taught a wide range of subjects, from remedial algebra classes to upper-level calculus. Libo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, a Master of Arts in Pure Mathematics, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership.
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Desmos: desmos.com
Geogebra: geogebra.org
Article for Math Assoc of America: engaging-students-with-a-desmos-art-project
Connect with Libo :
- Website mathplay4all.com
- Twitter: @MrValencia24
- Blogs by Libo: blog.savvas.com/contributors/libardo-valencia/
- Follow ideas for #MathPlay on Twitter
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Every educator knows how much kids benefit academically from real-world, project-based learning and that it can ignite a passion for learning.
Jeff Imrich and Sung-Ae Yang started Rock by Rock to help make that happen. "Our world requires kids to solve meaty problems, innovate and come up with creative solutions. Kids need to be learners for life that see the joy in a challenge. Planning and executing this type of learning is really hard and takes a long time. Time that many educators do not have. Teachers today are under more pressure than ever before. Between state tests, scripted curriculum, new technologies and increased responsibility, educators have even less time. And learning in too many settings looks less and less like authentic, real-world learning and more and more like rote skill and drill and worksheets.
Rock by Rock is on a mission to change that reality. They’ve worked with public, private, charter, faith-based and home educators to design a solution that makes it easy to make projects a core part of your instructional program. Learn more at rockbyrock.com about their growing community as they work with educators to develop a library of projects and reshape how learning happens for our kids.
Connect with Rock By Rock :
- Website rockbyrock.com
- email support@rockbyrock.com
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Each year Samsung hosts a $2 million national competition for public schools grades 6–12 in which students are asked to consider how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. 2022 marks the 12th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, and with the help of their teachers, students can apply to the contest and compete to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their prototypes. And just by applying, teachers will receive free professional development opportunities from Samsung such as Teacher Academy and access to education platforms like Nepris.
To enter the contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solvefortomorrow.
“We have seen the incredible projects that have emerged from the minds of students through this contest, and we cannot wait to see the ideas that come to life this year that will undoubtedly ignite lasting impact on communities while reducing our collective impact on the planet,” said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America.
Kevin Lay is a Solve for Tomorrow alumni and STEM teacher at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Before teaching at Allen D. Nease, Kevin taught sciences at Owensville High School in Missouri for 16 years. In 2019, Kevin and his students at Owensville High School were one of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Winners. Check out their project on the Winners page (Note: If you're listening to this episode after the entry deadline has passed, check out all of the resources on samsung.com/solvefortomorrow and start preparing & brainstorming to enter next year!)
(Listen to Ep 217 for more ideas & a chat with Ann and another winning teacher)
Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :
- Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrow
- Twitter @SamsungNewsUS
- Instagram @solvefortomorrow
- Facebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrow
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Kids love learning about space. When we connect them with great space themed resources, we can inspire more STEM learning and ambitions of amazing STEM careers in space exploration. The United States' space agency NASA has propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe through journeys to space. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.
(Learn more about NASA STEM on Ep 224)
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
- NASA Connects: nasacentral.force.com/cop/s/
- NASA STEM Website: stem.nasa.gov
- NASA EXPRESS Newsletter: nasa.gov/stem/express
- Artemis resources: stem.nasa.gov/artemis
Connect with NASA STEM:
- Twitter: @NASASTEM
- Facebook: @NASASTEMEngagement
- YouTube: NASA STEM
Cindy Hasselbring serves as a K-12 Education Advisor for Next Gen STEM in NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). She led the development of NASA’s first online community of practice for educators, CONNECTS, served as Senior Policy Advisor and Assistant Director for STEM Education at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Previously, she led STEM initiatives as Special Assistant to the State Superintendent at the Maryland State Department of Education, completed two years as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the National Science Foundation, and taught math for 16 years at Milan High School in Michigan. She was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and earned National Board Certification.
Stephanie Stern-Protz is a STEM/STEAM Specialist and Experiential Learning Specialist for the North Bergen STEM Academy. In 2011, Stephanie was among 50 teachers nationwide awarded a scholarship for the NASA Endeavor Teaching Certificate from US-Satellite. Stephanie was invited as a STEM Educator to present her work at the NASA Lunch and Learn Session in 2013 at Capitol Hill. She has continued to be a part of NASA education efforts through her work as an Ambassador, special projects, the North Bergen STEM Initiative with NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies, CONNECTS for teachers, and as a co-facilitator and assistant teacher for the NASA Endeavor Teacher Certificate organization.
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Cybersecurity is more than just stopping hackers. Adding cybersecurity learning to classroom learning can help kids experience more practical hands-on learning and expose them to STEM careers they never dreamed of. A recently released benchmark report on the state of cybersecurity education in K-12 schools, shows that less than 50% of students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity education today.
In an effort to make K-12 cybersecurity education accessible to all learners, CYBER.ORG has launched Project Access, a nationwide program designed to expand access to cybersecurity education for blind and vision impaired students between the ages of 13-21 who are in pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS). The Project Access program will introduce blind and vision impaired students to key cybersecurity topics, help them develop cybersecurity skills, and explore the possibility of a career in a growing industry.
Built off of the success of CYBER.ORG’s pilot program with Virginia’s Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI), Project Access uses nonvisual techniques, is accessible to students who don’t have prior computer or technology experience and offers those with secondary disabilities hands-on learning opportunities and STEM career exploration.
Dr Chuck Gardner, the Associate Director of CYBER.ORG (a cybersecurity workforce development organization) shares why it's vital for K-12 schools to get cybersecurity education in the hands of more teachers and students. The free resources available on CYBER.ORG are tailored to help any age student learn more about the challenges of cybersecurity.
Connect with CYBER.org:
- Website: CYBER.ORG
- Project Access: cyber.org/initiatives/project-access
- Twitter: @cyber_dot_org
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Mathematics illuminates the patterns that abound in our world. Kids need opportunities to experience math beyond the textbook. One such opportunity is the National Museum of Mathematics, founded to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. Its dynamic exhibits and programs stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics.
Cindy Lawrence, the Museum’s Executive Director and CEO, describes the origin story of the National Museum of Mathematics (an award-winning museum) and highlights the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us. The dynamic exhibits, galleries, and programs at MoMath are designed to stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. The Museum’s innovative exhibits will engage visitors of every age, from 1 to 100! Whether you visit in person at their New York City location, experience their Math Midway 2 Go traveling exhibits, or join their online programs, you and your kids will be amazed by the relevance and beauty of math.
Connect with The National Museum of Math:
- Website: momath.org
- Website for Rosenthal Prize: rosenthalprize.momath.org
- Math Midway 2 Go: mm2go.org
- Virtual Venus orbit game: venus.momath.org
- Twitter: @momath1
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Inspire2Dev was founded by a group of high school students to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students. They seek to inspire kids through fun and collaborative environments of free virtual Hackathons. Their 2nd Free Virtual Hackathon for middle schoolers and incoming 9th graders is happening Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 from 9:00am - 4:30pm PDT
Charlotte Law, founder of Inspire2Dev, is a rising Senior at Dougherty Valley High School in California who loves STEM, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biotech. She and her friends founded Inspire2Dev to provide a supportive environment for middle school students, from anywhere in the country, to learn more about STEM and collaborate with others to create innovative and meaningful projects.
Connect with Inspire2Dev:
- Website inspire2dev.org
- Sign up for the 2022 Hackathon
- Instagram @inspire2dev
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Kids love to be creative. Erik Thorstensson learned that when he created a simple connector that allowed for the joining of straws and cardboard. Kids were instantly hooked on the simple & intuitive STEM resource. Today, Strawbees is an award-winning Swedish EdTech company focused on inspiring the next generation of inventors. Using building and coding systems, and proven hands-on methodology, teachers worldwide are seeing student engagement soar using Strawbees. Regardless of age or ability, their STEAM learning tools are ideal for developing creative confidence and problem-solving skills of kids everywhere. Start learning about the power of Strawbees by trying the simple Shoemerang Boomerang activity.
Find out more about Strawbees:
- Website: strawbees.com
- Strawbees classroom website: classroom.strawbees.com
- Simple STEAM ideas: classroom.strawbees.com/simple-steam-ideas
- Twitter @Strawbees
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The annual 3M Young Scientist Challengeis the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5-8. This one-of-a-kind video competition has sparked a sense of wonder and discovery in hundreds of thousands of students and enhanced science, innovation and communication across the United States. Students submit a 1-2 minute video describing a unique solution to an everyday problem for the chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive 3M Mentorship. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills.
When first launched in 1999, the Young Scientist Challenge had the same mission it does today: to foster a new generation of American scientists at an age when interest in science generally declines. In 2008, Discovery Education joined forces with 3M – one of the world’s most notable innovators – to cultivate the next generation of problem-solvers and give students the unique opportunity to work directly with 3M scientists. Jeff Emslander is a 3M Scientist and has helped mentor finalists as part of the Young Scientist Challenge for many years.
Your students can enter their innovative idea videos by May 16, 2022. If that entry date has passed, make a note to start getting kids ready for next year's challenge!
Find out more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge:
- Website: youngscientistlab.com/challenge
- More resources for educators: youngscientistlab.com
- Follow #YoungScientist on social media
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We live in a digital age which gives us many benefits. However, many kids have lost a connection to working with their hands. When kids create, they take pride in what they've made, break down complex ideas, collaborate with others, and learn skills that can save or earn them money.
Mike Schloff created Maplewoodshop in 2016 to help all children develop life skills through woodworking in any classroom. He's an experienced local woodworker and parent of a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. Mike has taught woodworking to over 100 children at Maker Faires and at a collective school in Montclair. He has worked with elementary school children in classroom settings in Hoboken. He has also taught ESL and has mentored people over his 20-year professional career. Mike is a member of the North Jersey Woodworkers Association.
Books mentioned in the podcast:
- Building To Teach - Teaching Math through Boatbuilding - Joe Youcha
- The Wisdom of Hands - Book on teaching woodworking to youth - Doug Stowe
- By Hound and Eye - Graphic novel on teaching design and geometry - Jim Tolpin and George Walker
- From Truth to Tools - Graphic novel on language, the physical world, and geometry - - Jim Tolpin and George Walker
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- Website: maplewoodshop.com
- YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPIu2juABNjm_2ZoMjrx4w
- Twitter: @MaplewoodshopNJ
- Facebook: @MaplewoodshopNJ
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Space inspires. The United States' space agency NASA has propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe through journeys to space. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.
NASA STEM Engagement delivers tools for students and educators to learn and succeed. They seek to:
- Create unique opportunities for a diverse set of students to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
- Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities.
- Attract diverse groups of students to STEM through learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA’s mission and work.
Mike Kincaid, Associate Administrator at the Office of STEM Engagement, and Alicia Baturoni Cortez, Human Spaceflight Embed at Office of STEM Engagement, share some of the great resources and opportunities available to educators and students through NASA STEM.
Connect with NASA STEM:
- Website: stem.nasa.gov
- Twitter: @NASASTEM
- Facebook: @NASASTEMEngagement
- YouTube: NASA STEM
- Pinterest: NASA STEM
Resources mentioned during the podcast:
- Artemis resources: stem.nasa.gov/artemis
- NASA EXPRESS Newsletter: nasa.gov/stem/express
- Artemis I Learning Pathway Newsletter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artemis-i-registration-144043131885
- NASA Connects: nasacentral.force.com/cop/s/
- Internship opportunities: intern.nasa.gov
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What do your kids want to be when they grow up? Alyssa has know since she was 3 that she wanted to be an astronaut and fly to Mars!
Alyssa Carson, 20, is not just a normal college student studying biology at Florida Institute of Technology looking to be the first woman on Mars. She owns her own condo, has her rocket license, advanced scuba certification, a pilot license, skydiving class A license, and is a certified Aquanaut. Amongst all of that and her studies, she encourages financial best practices by working with CCU Florida, voted the Best Banking Service in Brevard County, Florida, to teach these skills to others her age as they begin their financial journey. She is part of CCU’s newly launched 321 Financial Liftoff! Educational series, supporting the needs of younger generations as they learn different pathways towards financial stability.
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- Website: nasablueberry.com
- Instagram: @nasablueberry
- Twitter: @nasablueberry1
- Facebook: @nasablueberry
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Students learn best when they are engaged...Breakout EDU provides an opportunity for students to play active roles in their classrooms. Engagement soars as students become immersed in the game – asking questions, solving problems, and participating in group discussions.
Adam Bellow is the founder and CEO of Breakout EDU, but more importantly Adam is a former teacher (and a dad) who knows how important engagement and collaboration are to the educational process for every kid!
You can even start a free 14-day trial: breakoutedu.com/freetrial
Connect with Adam & Breakout EDU
- Website breakoutedu.com
- BreakoutEDU Twitter: @BreakoutEDU
- Adam's Twitter: @adambellow
- Adam's Email: adam@breakoutedu.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/breakoutedu
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Drones aren't just a toy. They can be an incredible tool for STEM learning. Scott Buell of Drone Legends shares some great ideas for getting started with Drones.
Kids are immersed in a world of videos, graphics, digital experiences, and on-demand interactions. How can educators activate curiosity when there’s so much to compete with, and we're already busy?
Scott Buell created Drone Legends to help educators find great resources, ideas, and curriculum for engaging kids with drones. Kids are capable of out-of-this-world achievements, and with drones, the sky is the limit. Drone Legends’ offers high-tech, teamwork-oriented curriculum for school classrooms, holiday programs, summer enrichment, and weekend fun.
Resources mentioned during the episode:
- Tello drone by DJI, "this is the best starter drone for this price" https://amzn.to/3Jmss9c
- 3D print file of the Tello Drone Flip Cup: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/127Nq-cT_d_3R4KAhwXa65yTyj9P2Dare?usp=sharing
Connect with Scott & Drone Legends
- Website dronelegends.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drone_Legends
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearedronelegends
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedronelegends/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DroneLegends
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearedronelegends
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DroneLegends/
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Leadership isn't just for CEO's and Principals. Everyone is a leader. Especially educators. And those leadership skills that we have as teachers can translate into the lives of our students.
John VanDusen has been a teacher, a coach, and a member of the US Military. These three roles have given him a unique perspective on what it takes to be a "servant leader" to those around us. His book Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Lifetakes experiences from the classroom, the locker room, and the battlefield and shapes them into leadership lessons that you can use at work, with your family, or anywhere that you are called upon to lead.
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Creating a project from scratch can be difficult for the casual builder. Finding the right directions, the right parts, and the right tools—all at the right price—can be a major hurdle, especially for a busy teacher.
Josh Zimmerman started Brown Dog Gadgets because he was a teacher looking for those resources and instructions his students could understand. He and his team create kits and projects for creators of all ages and budgets. Follow their step-by-step project directions, learn more with their classroom resources, or find individual parts to dream up your own creations. No matter how or what you create, Brown Dog Gadgets can help you learn the basics of electronics, circuitry, and solar energy.
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3d printing is not just for nerdy teachers anymore. Every educator can start 3d printing with their kids, but some people just don't know how to start.
Keven Rinaman is an educator, author, podcaster, coach, and 3d printing expert.
He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and has served as the technology director and Dean of Students for his district. Keven has coached numerous sports including: wrestling, golf, baseball and esports. He is a graduate of Heidelberg University and Western Governors University, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Tiffin University.
Keven is the author of 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom, the host of an educational podcast titled, Magic Potion EDU, and blogs at TeachersTechToolbox.com. Keven has spoken at numerous national and regional conferences including FETC and OETC.
Connect with Keven :
- Website teacherstechtoolbox.com
- Twitter @kevenrinaman
- 3DU Book on Amazon
- The Wired Educator group wirededucator.com
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2021 marks the 12th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which challenges U.S. students in grades 6–12 to use STEM to tackle local issues of national importance in a sustainable way. Now through November 15, 2021, public school teachers across the U.S. can apply for this year’s program and submit their activity plans that enable students to inspire real-world change to address critical issues in their communities using problem-based learning.
“We have seen the incredible projects that have emerged from the minds of students through this contest, and we cannot wait to see the ideas that come to life this year that will undoubtedly ignite lasting impact on communities while reducing our collective impact on the planet,” said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Winner Jim Flemming also shares how the contest has impacted his students and his community.
The competition engages students in STEM education and problem-based learning to solve local issues of national importance.
For the past decade, Samsung has awarded $20 million in technology and classroom materials to more than 2,500 public schools in the United States. To enter the contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solve. The deadline to submit is 11:59 p.m. ET on November 15, 2021.
If you're listening to this episode after that, check out all the resources on samsung.com/solvefortomorrow and start preparing & brainstorming to enter next year!
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- Twitter @SamsungNewsUS
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"The second you're the smartest person in the room is the moment you stop learning things."
Grace Dirig, the new face of mega popular YouTube channel, The King Of Random (or TKOR), which currently boasts more than 12.6M followers, joined the channel after a nationwide search for a new member to join the TKOR family. The then college student majoring in Meteorology fit the bill—armed with the knowledge, passion, curiosity, and personality to push the channel forward in its adventuring, exploring, and understanding science endeavors. As the first female member of TKOR and first female host of the channel, Grace has helped grow the channel in many ways, but her impact on the female demographic has been the most impressive; showing young people science is for everyone and it is everywhere.
She will also be the host of Random Theory, a new podcast launching late 2021. Random Theory emphasizes empowering listeners to ask questions about the world around them and show them that not only is science an intricate part of life but talking about science doesn’t have to be intense or boring, it can be casual and fun. Grace cleverly combines scientific concepts with everyday life and asks the questions that sometimes lead her down a random rabbit hole of information, but at the end of the podcast, that rabbit hole ends up being a critical learning element that helps her listeners appreciate and question the world around them. Each episode spotlights a question existing in the world and is backed up with scientific information. Grace isn’t an expert in all science areas, but she has enough curiosity and excitement about the world around her that it is infectious to the listener.
Check out Grace’s favorite video! This Catapult Throws People - YouTube
Also check out the O2 Depletion video and the Robot and Dog video!
MORE ABOUT TKOR
Dedicated to exploration and adventure in our everyday lives, TKOR videos range from jumping out of airplanes to building lasers that reach the stars. Led by Grace, the team at TKOR brings an energetic and playful approach to explain principles of science in digestible ways. Their curious and eccentric personalities have built an invested and action-oriented fan-base. They’re building up the next generation of science creators through collaborations with channels like Louis Weisz and Jake Makes.
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There's been a lot of talk about how technology can help change education, without a lot of "how" behind it. Some schools are using VR technology to put students in immersive situations where the content being taught is connected to emotion & experience. Anurupa Ganguly created PrismsVR to radically change how lessons are "taught" and help kids be immersed in their learning! Check out the trailerfor what a PrismsVR module is like
Anurupa's entry point to Education began as a Physics and Math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies. She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best, but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.
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- Website prismsvr.com
- YouTube youtube.com/channel/UC7ynE99A9OrboiCMGKDrb2Q
- Twitter @prismsofreality
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STEM is more than helping kids build and create. As kids grow and learn, their brains are developing billions of neurons. The learning atmosphere we create in our classroom can help kids really retain the lessons they learn and build a sense of wonder & creativity.
Bonnie Kirkley has been teaching kids since 2003, and in her recent roles as a Gifted instructor and STEAM Support Specialist, she has shared a passion for great STEM learning for every kid. Her website iheartsteam.com and I Heart STEAM Podcast have been helpful for many teachers.
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- Website iheartsteam.com
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Teachers are great at finding ways to make learning exciting & relevant on a limited budget. Angela, Julie, & Lisa are 3 educators who decided to turn their STEM lessons built on fairy tales into a book to help educators.
Tinkering With Tales is all about helping educators learn to look for problems to solve in the books their kids are reading. Tinkering with Tales connects engaging STEM lessons with 12 classic fairy tales. Each chapter refers to an easily accessible story and provides a structured 5E STEM lesson aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. The supplies and materials required for the investigations are readily available at little or no cost. STEM & literacy are perfect together!
The Authors:
Angela Stanford, Ed.D, NBCT, has spent 30 years teaching students in K-12 schools through higher education. She taught elementary and middle school science and mathematics in the early years and then specialized her focus while a science specialist for a STEM school. Angela is currently an Associate Professor of Education and the Director of Middle School and STEM Education Programs at Southern Arkansas University.
Julie Quast, Ed.D., NBCT, is an Assistant Professor at Henderson State University with almost 20 years experience in education. Her various roles in education include teaching kindergarten, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, serving as a K-6 Literacy Coach, assistant principal, and curriculum coordinator.
Lisa Oden, Ed.D, is an Associate Professor at Southern Arkansas University with more than 30 years of experience teaching at the elementary and college levels, with a specialty in preparing educators in literacy and pedagogical methods.
Learn more:
- Website tinkeringwithtales.com
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Marla Rosenthal & Christine Dixon are K-8 STEM educators in southern California, with a big focus on innovation, design, and making. They took their teaching to the next level during the pandemic by working together across district lines to help their kids have even better STEM learning experiences. Their choice boards & STEAM lesson starters are great resources (find them here: https://makedesigninnovate.weebly.com/bloglesson-share )
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- Website makedesigninnovate.weebly.com
- Twitter for Marla @teachseuss
- Twitter for Christine @christinedixon
- Instagram for Christine @makedesigninnovate
- Instagram for Marla @teachseusskids
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Matt Zigler is one of those teachers we need to clone and put into every school. Not only is he a fantastic artist, he uses his design skills to help kids create projects that help people in need.
He also views his job as a "maker teacher" a little like a librarian, pointing the way to resources that kids and staff members need.
The Wheelchair Stroller project his students created ended up all over the news, including NBC Washington and the CBS Evening News!
Learn more about:
Make:able Challenge makeablechallenge.com
Project Invent projectinvent.org (learn more on Ep 199)
Brown Dog Gadgets browndoggadgets.com
Connect with Matt:
- Website for Matt's BIT Lab https://sites.google.com/bullis.org/bitlab-site/
- Twitter @BullisBITlab
- Medium medium.com/@matthewzigler
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Shari Eskenas founded Sundae Electronics with the mission of creating an innovative consumer electronics brand with products that improve people's everyday lives. She is an entrepreneur, electrical engineer, and inventor holding multiple patents. Shari enjoys brainstorming new ideas and creating novel products that involve programming microcontrollers.
Shari has also written 2 children's picture books to teach kids of all ages about coding! Her newest book tells the story of a day packed with fun activities like eating pizza and playing miniature golf. But this is no ordinary story- it's written in the Python programming language. Her goal for the A Day in Code bookseriesis to provide beginners with a fun introduction to computer programming languages through beautiful picture books.
Get a copy of the book A Day in Code - Python on Amazon
Learn more about the new book A Day in Code - Python
Learn about Shari's 1st book A Day in Code - C Programming
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- Website sundaelectronics.com
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How long has STEM been around?
In this interview, Chris talks with his grandpa Gene “Herb” Clark, who was born on Christmas day in 1925. He graduated high school at the age of sixteen. While in the Navy, Gene studied radio communications and helped send and receive important information during World War II. He later worked for a company that made control cables, including the ones used on the first moon buggy on the Apollo 15 mission!
So what did STEM look like in Gene’s day? And why should you have your kids interview someone in their lives?
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Inspire2Dev was founded to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students nationwide in a fun and collaborative environment through our free Hackathons. Their 1st Free Virtual Hackathon for middle school students is happening July 24, 2021.
Charlotte Law, founder of Inspire2Dev, is a rising Junior at Dougherty Valley High School in California who loves STEM, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biotech. She founded Inspire2Dev to provide a supportive environment for middle school students, from anywhere in the country, to learn more about STEM and collaborate with others to create innovative and meaningful projects.
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- Website inspire2dev.org
- Sign up for the Hackathon
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Kids just need healthy doses of inspiration...Jen Swanson is one of the best & most versatile STEM & Science educators around! Her background in Chemistry & at the US Naval Academy have given her a unique perspective when creating books & resources for educators.
In addition to writing books & creating podcasts, Jen also speaks at conferences, schools, libraries, & more!
Check out all of her great resources & her new book Rocks, Fossils, and Shell Hunting
Connect with Jennifer:
- Everything about Jen Swanson jenniferswansonbooks.com
- Solve it for Kids Podcast website solveitforkids.com
- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- STEM Tuesday website fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem-tuesday/
- Listen to Jen on Episode #175 and Episode #170 of the STEM Everyday Podcast
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Research reveals it is at the age of 10 that girls move from being excited to put their ideas forward on the subjects of science and technology to being more interested in being ‘likeable and pretty’. Organizations and schools in Sweden are joining forces to try to reverse this trend.
Through a series of workshops, Volvo Construction Equipment together with Mälardalen University and researcher Ulrika Sultan are challenging girls to come up with technological solutions to some real-life societal problems – such as how to make recycling fun – in order not to only make them more confident in their engineering capabilities but show how engineering can make the world more sustainable.
Press Release: https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/news-and-events/press-releases/2021/innovation-has-no-gender-volvo-ce-inspiring-tomorrows-female-engineers/
Anna Sannö is Research Strategy Manager in the Advanced Engineering department of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), where she specializes in collaborating with partner organizations with a focus on sustainable development. She also holds an Industrial PhD in Innovation and Product Realization from Mälardalen University and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers Technical University. She has worked for Volvo CE and within Technology since 2006.
Connect with Anna & find out more about the program:
- Website: www.volvoce.com
- Email: volvoce.mediacenter@volvo.com
- Press Release: https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/news-and-events/press-releases/2021/innovation-has-no-gender-volvo-ce-inspiring-tomorrows-female-engineers/
- Twitter: @volvoceglobal
- Facebook: @volvoceglobal
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Are you looking for research based & practical ideas for being a better STEM educator? Fi Morrison was, and in 2021 started STEM ED Magazine to help people share their ideas & expertise in STEM. Her biggest piece of advice for educators is to "give it a go!"
In her spare time, Fi is a full-time teacher of little kids, a Digital Literacy Coach + STEM Club Coordinator, and a mom. She's also passionate about girls in STEM and engaging the youngest of students in STEM.
Read every issue stemedmagazine.com/magazine
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Jim Cybulski is a co-founder of Foldscope, the ultra-affordable, paper microscope that you assemble yourself. Designed to be inexpensive, durable, and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes, Foldscope brings hands-on microscopy to new places! It has reached over 1 million people and created a global community of explorers unlike any other!
Foldscope is a company that develops low-cost scientific tools with the mission of making science accessible to everyone around the world. Foldscope is rugged, durable, and 100% waterproof; with over 1,000X magnification with digital zoom, it resolves single-cell bacteria (0.18 NA). You can learn more about us in this PDF. Foldscope is a powerful tool that allows students to carry on scientific explorations anywhere - which makes it perfect for remote learning! You can read about the impact Foldscope has been having on students of the Ector County Independent School District (Texas, US) here.
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- Website foldscope.com
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Carly & Adam love helping educators teach STEM better together. Their STEM Teacher's Club Facebook group has become a destination for sharing questions, ideas, & resources to help educators, especially elementary educators, be better STEM educators.
Their Heart of STEM Teacher Summit is planned for June 21-23, 2021...Join thousands of educators worldwide and discover the fascinating connections of STEAM, Kindness, Real World Problems, and SEL!
- 18 Hours of Professional Development
- Access to Online Community of 1,000+ teachers for collaboration
- Downloadable STEM Activities from Carly and Adam
- Giveaways from Sponsors and Carly and Adam
Can't make it live? No worries...You get access to all sessions, materials, and content for 1 year to watch or rewatch in your own time.
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Kayla Norville is a brand new STEM Coordinator at a middle school in rural North Carolina. She's also the founder of Bright in the Middle, which specializes in creating engaging middle school science activities. Kayla also has a Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM Education, with a focus in science education.
As a STEM Coordinator, she's working to help her school become a STEM School of Distinction in NC by focusing on standards-based STEM in non-STEM content areas and STEM content area classrooms.
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- Website brightinthemiddle.com
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Looking for a great virtual event to engage your students, especially older students, and especially girls, in the excitement of STEM Careers?
STEMpede 2021 is a FREE virtual event (May 5-6, 2021) focused on young women in STEM. Attendees will learn about the careers of inspiring female speakers as well as the technical side of their work. After all, what better way to learn than from those who are the most passionate.
Speakers include Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland form the University of Waterloo , Menita Prasad from the Vancouver Zoo, and many more.
This event will act as a platform for students to learn in more detail about the work and careers of inspiring women in STEM! Young women in STEM will have opportunities to connect with their peers and professors alike.
Sign up FREE at https://stempede2021.carrd.co/
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- Website stempede2021.carrd.co/
- Instagram @stempede2021
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STEM Meets the Challenge of the Pandemic was created by STEM Leads The Way to help students learn about the ways STEM professionals are helping lead forward in the pandemic.
Through virtual experiences, this effort brings forward ways that STEM professionals and the companies they work at—in Minnesota and throughout the world—are using science, engineering, technology, and mathematics to find innovative and cutting-edge solutions to the challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check out the Career videos: www.stemleadstheway.org/explore-stem-careers/
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Any student can invent.
Any student can engineer.
Any student can make a difference.
Project Invent is a nonprofit organization that trains high school educators in design thinking, engineering, and entrepreneurship. After their training, educators use their knowledge to empower high school students to invent new technologies for social good.
Project Invent empowers students with the 21st-century skills to succeed individually and impact globally, through invention. Their goal is to create a generation of fearless, compassionate problem solvers.
For example, one of the Project Invent teams invented a belt for a blind man in their community. After hearing about the dangers he faces when walking along the sidewalk, the students created a belt that warned him when we began to veer.
Project Invent founder Connie Liu created Project Invent after using her MIT engineering degree in the classroom. She was recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list of education leaders!
Connect with Project Invent:
- Website projectinvent.org
- Twitter @Project_invent
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- Website conniekliu.com
- Twitter @ckliu95
- Linkedin connieliu95
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Kids all around the world are in need of prosthetics. The kids in your classroom can help, thanks to the Limb Kind Foundation (limbkind.org)
Robert Schulman, C.P. is a Certified Prosthetist who founded the Limb Kind Foundation in 2019 and serves as the organization’s Executive Director. Limb Kind was founded with the goal of improving the lives of children with limb loss both domestic and international, by strengthening the amputee community, and providing pediatric prosthetic care to all.
Robert, a native Long Islander, graduated from SUNY University of Buffalo in June 1994 with a B.A. degree in Sociology. It was after graduation that Robert discovered the field of Prosthetics, and what would turn out to be his life’s passion. He started out as a Prosthetic Technician at Allied Orthopedics in Brooklyn, NY, learning how to build and fabricate prosthetic limbs, and is now a Certified Prosthetist. Robert has helped thousands of men, women, and children with limb loss, regain their independence after providing them with prosthetic limbs.
Watch Robert's TedX "Be Kind, Limb Kind" Talk Watch the NBC News story on the Show Your Shine Fashion Show Listen to educator Angela Abend on Ep 120 of the STEM Everyday Podcast
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What if kids, especially girls, really believed they could grow up and be anything? Laurie Wallmark was one of those kids, and so are the women she’s written about.
Laurie is a full-time, award winning children’s book author, and she “loves it.” Some previous jobs she’s held are software engineer, owner of a mail order company (she had a bookstore on the Web before Amazon did!), and computer science professor.
Laurie's latest book CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER: HOW ELIZEBETH FRIEDMAN CHANGED THE COURSE OF TWO WORLD WARStells the exciting story of how a cryptographer helped capture rum runners and break up Nazi spy rings. The back matter shows kids how they can crack the code and exchange secret messages with their friends. Scattered throughout the book's illustrations are hidden messages for kids to find and decode. For those who want to learn more, the back matter also includes a description of how codes and ciphers work, as well as information about cryptography today. Readers will learn how to keep their information safe, whether shopping online, surfing the web, or simply texting.
Her other #WomenInSTEM picture book biographies are:
NUMBERS IN MOTION: SOPHIE KOWALEVSKI, QUEEN OF MATHEMATICIAN
HEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFE
GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE
ADA BYRON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE
Learn more about Laurie on Ep 174 of the STEM Everyday Podcast
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- Website lauriewallmark.com
- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- Twitter @lauriewallmark
- Facebook facebook.com/lauriewallmarkauthor
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**Code is the new literacy. Six hundred years ago, most people couldn’t read. In 1440, the invention of the printing press laid the groundwork for massive increases in literacy and ushered in the modern era. Today, computers and the internet are causing a similar tectonic shift. Reading and writing are foundational skills, and in our digital world, coding is too.
But coding can be intimidating to learn. What is code? Where do you even start?
In Read Write Code*,* Jeremy Keeshin demystifies the world of computers, starting at the beginning to explain the basic building blocks of today’s tech: programming, the internet, data, apps, the cloud, cybersecurity, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and more.
As CEO and Co-founder of odeHS****, Keeshin has helped teach coding to millions of students over the last decade. Complex concepts are explained in friendly and engaging ways, with interactive examples and practical tips. This book is a must-read for modern educators and anyone who wants to understand why code matters today.
Jeremy Keeshin is the CEO and Co-founder of CodeHS**, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. He is an expert in computer science education and education technology, and he has visited hundreds of schools all over the world. Prior to starting CodeHS, he taught computer science at Stanford.
Learn more at readwritecodebook.com
Find out more about the programs at CodeHS.com
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- Website jeremykeeshin.com
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Cybersecurity is more than just stopping hackers. Adding cybersecurity learning to a classroom can help kids experience more practical hands-on learning and expose them to careers they never dreamed of.
A new report reveals that cybersecurity is a growing issue for K-12 schools around the country, with about 19 bills introduced in 2020 to help schools with issues related to cyber.
With millions of children across the country learning online and schools being a top target of cyber-attacks, now is a critical time for cybersecurity education—for teachers on down to kindergarteners. A recently released benchmark report on the state of cybersecurity education in K-12 schools, shows that less than 50% of students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity education today.
Kevin Nolten, the director of CYBER.ORG, a cybersecurity workforce development organization, shares why it's vital for K-12 schools to get cybersecurity education in the hands of more teachers and students. He also shares the importance of basic cyber skills for all and how cybersecurity education can fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap (expected to reach 1.8 million open jobs by 2022). The free resources available on CYBER.ORG are tailored to help any age student learn more about the challenges of cybersecurity.
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- Website: CYBER.ORG
- Twitter: @cyber_dot_org
- Twitter: @KevinNolten
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Erik has thought a lot about how to get kids building a growth mindset through homework that truly enhances learning and isn't just busywork. His new book, 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework, defines what deliberate homework looks like and provides relevant, actionable suggestions to guide your homework decisions. You'll uncover how to think through these 12 characteristics of homework:
- reasonable completion time
- the right level of complexity
- appropriate frequency
- serves a specific purpose
- aligns with learning targets
- guided by a learning mindset
- contains a thoughtful format
- fits the learning sequence
- communicated clearly
- followed by feedback
- uses grades to guide progress
- implementation is consistent
Erik Youngman, Ed.D, is a father and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment in Libertyville, IL. He's also an author & advocate for growth mindset, continuous learning, feedback, metacognition, & innovation.
Get a copy of 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework
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- Twitter: twitter.com/erik_youngman
- Blog on TeachBetter: teachbetter.com/author/erik-youngman/
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EarthEcho International, the global nonprofit founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet, is accepting submissions for the 2021 OurEcho Challenge until April 22, 2021. The STEM competition is designed to engage young problem solvers in studying, respecting and protecting the diversity of species and ecosystems that make life on earth possible. Teams of middle school students, guided by a teacher or mentor, are challenged to address the decline in biodiversity by identifying threats to natural resources in their communities and developing innovative solutions. The competitionis made possible through the support of Aramco Americas. To learn more, please visit ourechochallenge.org.
“During last year’s inaugural OurEcho Challenge we were blown away by the ingenuity, passion and determination of young leaders ready, willing and able to take on the growing global decline of biodiversity,” said Philippe Cousteau, Jr., founder of EarthEcho International. “The Challenge provides students with a platform to turn their love of nature into a plan of action to support the diverse native species and habitats that exist in their own communities and to inspire others to do the same.”
This spring, EarthEcho will select 10 finalist teams to compete for three project grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to turn their ideas into reality.
Sign up for the challenge OurEchoChallenge.org
Learn more about EarthEcho:
- Website: earthecho.org
- Facebook: facebook.com/earthecho
- Twitter: twitter.com/earthecho
- Instagram: instagram.com/earthecho
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Did you know that our planet is over 70% covered by ocean? Maybe it should be called Ocean instead of Earth.
Patricia Newman wrote Planet Ocean to share the story of what happens in the ocean. Patricia has also written a number of books with a nature theme to help educators combine STEM & Literacy in their classrooms and to help parents get their kids reading about STEM at home.
Learn more about the book Planet Ocean
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- Website patriciamnewman.com
- Find the educator resources
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Joshua is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech. He currently runs the Michigan Tech in Open Sustainability Technology (MOST) groupand is also an adjunct professor in Mech and at Queens University, Canada where I run the Queens Applied Sustainability Group.
Joshua's new book is designed for people interested in making and creating. It's filled with ways to save money by making use of free and open-source technologies on a wide range of products. There are chapters that cover how to make scientific tools for STEM, become a citizen scientist, and info on how to get free books on every subject imaginable. The book also covers the potential of DIY manufacturing and recycling projects that are appropriate for kids and can boost STEM education.
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- Website appropedia.org/Category:MOST
- Twitter @profpearce
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Emily just wants to help make STEM practical, simple, and easy enough for every classroom and every family to experience STEM learning together. Her new book 15-Minute STEM Part 2 is filled with 40 simple projects to get kids making and creating.
Emily Hunt is an experienced primary school teacher whose role as a science subject leader at a school in Bristol ignited a passion for promoting STEM education. During a recent year abroad in the USA she developed a popular website and blog offering STEM activities and advice for educators working with the primary age range. She also worked within the US education system to deliver science outreach, and holds a master's in education from the University of Cambridge.
Get the new 15-Minute STEM Part 2 Book
Also check out the original 15-Minute STEM Book
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- Website howtostem.co.uk
- Twitter @HowToSTEM
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Kids love superheroes. They know that superheroes solve big problems, and they want to solve big problems too. Shari & Matt Brady are super educators who contributed to DC Comic's first STEM themed comic book Flash Facts!
Flash Facts—DC’s newest middle grade graphic novel—takes readers ages 8-12 on 10 thrilling adventures, mixing heroic tales of DC Super Heroes with valuable lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The anthology is curated by Big Bang Theory star, author, and scientist Mayim Bialik, PhD, and is written and drawn by some of the biggest names in middle grade and comics publishing!
A first of its kind for DC, Flash Facts is a unique pairing of STEM, comics, and DC Super Heroes. The book provides a helpful bridge between lessons taught inside the classroom and our everyday lives by demonstrating some of the most kid-approved subjects like virtual reality, 3-D printing, forensics, space and so much more, through iconic DC characters like Batman, the Flash, Supergirl and Cyborg who use STEM as part of their hero identity.
In the age of at-home learning, parents and teachers can feel at ease giving Flash Facts to their aspiring superheroes knowing the book was vetted by a team of educational experts to ensure scientific accuracy. After reading, kids and families can put their newfound STEM knowledge to the test with a collection of fun, super-heroic science experiments at the back of the book.
Find out more about the Flash Facts book:
- Get a copy or learn more at dccomics.com/graphic-novels/flash-facts
- Trailer for the book Flash Facts: Ten Terrific Tales about Science and Technology
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- Website thescienceof.org
- Twitter @scienceof_org
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Growing up, Miriam's dad wanted her to go into computer science. She thought that computers were gray and boring. "It took me 30 years to find the creative and human side of technology and I don't want the same to happen to our children."
As a coding teacher, Miriam Tocino has taught hundreds of students to switch their careers into tech. TELLING STORIES has helped her to make abstract concepts accessible and keep kids engaged.
As the author of the Zerus & Ona books, Miriam aims to bring what she learned during her days as a teacher into people's homes and help spark children's curiosity for the world of computers.
Find out more about the Zerus and Ona books:
- Website zerusandona.com
- Twitter @zerusandona
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- Twitter @miriamtocino
- email miriam@zerusandona.com
(the other book Miriam mentioned in the episode: Ada Lovelace, Poet and Scientist)
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Maybe you're an educator wondering how to really make technology easy in your school? Keven explains that it's all about trying, sometimes failing, and getting back up again. No matter what type of tech you're thinking of using in your classroom, there are people who can help.
"If each and every project goes off without a hitch, our students are going to miss out on an essential piece of maturing: overcoming adversity and building resiliency through failure."
Keven Rinaman is the Director of Technology at Calvert Catholic Schools in Tiffin, OH. Keven aims to utilize his knowledge and skills to bring classroom technology tools to teachers all over the world. Keven is a Level 1 Google Certified Teacher, MakerBot Certified Curriculum Creator, and an Apple Teacher. When it comes to educational technology, Keven’s vision is using technology to engage, enhance, and extend lessons. Keven also the MAGIC Potion EDU Podcast as well as the Teacher’s Tech Toolbox blog.
Connect with Keven:
- Website teacherstechtoolbox.com
- Twitter @kevenrinaman
- Subscribe to the MAGIC Potion EDU Podcast
- Choice Boards Resources #1 #2 #3
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From now until Jan 15, 2021, your students in 4th-8th grade can participate in a Virtual Science Fair sponsored by Future Goals & EVERFI.
The Future Goals Virtual Science Fair gives kids the chance to imagine how STEM can enhance the NHL hockey game experience in three creative categories: Virtual Fan Engagement, Sustainability and Technology/Innovation.
If their idea scores, they could take home an exciting NHL® STEM-At-Home Prize Pack full of tech to help you bring big innovations to life.
Register & Find out more info at futuregoals.nhl.com/events/virtual-science-fair/
Find more great free EVERFI & FutureGoals resources:
- FutureGoals website futuregoals.nhl.com
- EVERFI website everfi.com/k-12/
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Did you ever wonder what it would take to get your students, your kids, to think with an engineering design mindset? Did you ever wonder what engineering really is?
Marsha Tufft has a wonderful story of perseverance as she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to a successful career at GE Aviation. She's turned her passions for all things making and creating and STEM into a "second career" of teaching STEM camps and writing books to help kids get excited about STEM and Engineering! And don't forget to check out the great resources on her website putneydesigns.com
Learn more about her books:
Putney and the Magic eyePad
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/putney-and-the-magic-eyepad
The Cardboard Boat Race, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 2
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-cardboard-boat-race
The Butterfly Detective, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 3
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-butterfly-detective
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- Website putneydesigns.com
- Twitter @MarshaTufft
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Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn't just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics...he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he's quick to remind that "the real makerspace is between your ears"
Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker.
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- Website paulshircliff.org
- Twitter @shirky17
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Paul Shircliff is not your typical makerspace or STEM educator. He doesn't just know about coding or cardboard or tools or electronics...he knows about ALL of it! And when someone says something about a makerspace, he's quick to remind that "the real makerspace is between your ears"
Paul has been a nuclear engineer, a teacher, and most importantly a maker.
Connect with Paul:
- Website paulshircliff.org
- Twitter @shirky17
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About codeSpark Academy
The Parents Choice Award-winning codeSpark Academy, which has a presence in more than 1/3 of US school districts, teaches the ABCs of coding through a combo of structured challenges and open-ended play. The app is ideal for at-home learning as its self-directed, project-based model allows kids to learn a complex subject like coding at their own pace. Kids can even learn virtually from their classmates and friends through multi-player modes and sharing completed games and stories on the platform. codeSpark Academy’s gender-neutral characters and easy to use “no words” interface is perfect for kids in 170 countries just starting to master the basics of technology.
Teachers can sign up for a FREE educator account
About Grant HosfordGrant Hosford is the CEO and co-founder of codeSpark, the venture backed edtech company behind codeSpark Academy, the world’s #1 coding platform for young kids. Using a proprietary “no words” interface, codeSpark has introduced more than 30 million kids ages 4 to 10 to coding in just four years. codeSpark was inspired by Grant’s young daughters, who wanted to know how computers work.
Grant is a code.org advisor and speaks regularly about how we can get more girls interested in STEM and computer science. When not working or playing board games with his author wife and three kid coders you can find him on his bike.
Connect with Grant & codeSpark:
- Website codespark.com
- Twitter @codesparkapp
- Instagram @codesparkapp
- Facebook @codesparkinc
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Just a few short years ago, Ethan Klein and his sister Ayana were making things with cardboard. Now, they're teenage entrepreneurs who created a tool to help kids build creations out of cardboard. Their 3Dux connectors allow pieces of cardboard to be connected together, which allows kids to build "castles, kingdoms, characters, and communities"
This podcast isn't just about a great new classroom or makerspace tool, it's also a look behind the scenes of how any kid can create their own business. Listen to this episode with your classroom!
Check out the promo video: youtu.be/FLMiA5OeqEQ
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- Website 3duxdesign.com
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What if we took all the good ideas of coding and combined them with the lessons of kindness? That's the idea that Valerie Sousa came up with for her book Coding To Kindness!
Valerie Sousa has been a Kindergarten teacher in Massachusetts for 10 years. She began coding with her students three years ago and loved what she saw throughout the process. Her students were engaged, kind, worked collaboratively, and were so excited to code. One thing Valerie noticed during coding time in particular was how much kindness her students showed toward one another. They took turns, showed patience, and respectfully agreed and disagreed with one another. Quickly it became apparent coding in Kindergarten was much more than mathematical, spatial thinking, and understanding of basic programming. Kindness through coding shined each and every time. Her book is inspired by all of those shining moments.
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- Website valeriesousaauthor.com
- Twitter @valeriesousa7
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Relevance. Empathy. Action. Lifelong learning. That's the REAL education that Anthony Chiles wants to see in his school and in all of education.
Anthony Chiles is a STEAM Educator, consultant, and Student Support Coordinator in Burke County Public Schools, Georgia. When the Mutual, Visual and Physical Spaces (MVP spaces) combine with the four foundational principles of Relevance, Empathy, Action and Lifelong learning, they produce a holistic learning environment. Education must go back to the simple, integrated format for which the greatest minds came from. Learning that is experiential, real and connected to all facets of life. Beyond economics, government policy, or environmental issues, R.E.A.L. education is the foundation for 21st century learning
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- Website mvpspaces.com
- Twitter @principalsteam
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STEM isn't just for elementary kids. In Baltimore, Building STEPS is building opportunities for kids to pursue STEM college and career opportunities. Their program launched in 1999 with the sole purpose of creating a college pathway for underrepresented students to become STEM professionals.
Each year, the Building STEPS team helps approximately 200 HS students, 200 College students, and 100 alumni explore careers, participate in internships, attend college, and find success in STEM careers. In a city where 8% of kids go on to earn a college degree, Building STEPS helps 80% of the students they work with earn a college degree!
Connect with Building STEPS:
- Website buildingsteps.org
- Twitter @BuildingSTEPS
- Connect with Debra dhettleman@buildingsteps.org
- Connect with Sheyna sheyna.mikeal@buildingsteps.org
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If you've ever thought that biology (or any science) seemed hard to learn, or hard to teach, Melanie Peffer has the solution: "Where have you experienced biology today?"
That's the question to ask any kid (or any adult) to help them think about the interconnectedness of biology (or any STEM subject) to the world around us.
Melanie is a university educator & researcher in Colorado, and the author of the new book Biology Everywhere: How the Science of Life Matters to Life. It's less textbook and more of a practical way to help break down barriers to science learning for non-science audiences.
Connect with Melanie:
- Book Website biologyeverywhere.com
- More info about Melanie melaniepeffer.com
- Twitter @Melanie_Peffer
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Robotics used to mean an intro to STEM subjects and head to college, but robotics is part of every career today. Kids are excited to build, program, and drive robots. Robotics can even help kids build friendships!
"I don't just want the next generation of STEM leaders & thought leaders, I want kids to learn to accept and understand. Robotics is a universal language for technology, acceptance, and making friends."
Dan Mantz is working with the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation to help kids engage with robotics at every age group and all types of machines. Their goal is to inspire students, one robot at a time.
Connect with Dan & the REC:
- RoboticsEducation.org (don't forget to click on your state or region to get specific info)
- RobotEvents.com
- Twitter @REC_Foundation
- vexrobotics.com
- vexrobotics.com/vexcode for virtual Vex coding
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What if there was a podcast with real scientists sharing how they solved big problems?
And what if that podcast was designed for kids?
Jen Swanson and Jed Doherty designed the Solve it For Kids podcast with that exact goal! Each episode features a great scientist sharing their stories and ideas in easily accessible terms, all in a fun format.
Jen is also a prolific children's book author and also speaks at conferences, schools, libraries, & more!
Connect with Jennifer:
- Website solveitforkids.com
- More about Jen Swanson jenniferswansonbooks.com
- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- Listen to Jen on Episode #170 of the STEM Everyday Podcast
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What if kids, especially girls, really believed they could grow up and be anything? Laurie Wallmark was one of those kids, and so are the women she's written about.
Laurie is a full-time, award winning children's book author, and she "loves it." Some previous jobs she's held are software engineer, owner of a mail order company (she had a bookstore on the Web before Amazon did!), and computer science professor.
Her #WomenInSTEM picture book biographies are:
NUMBERS IN MOTION: SOPHIE KOWALEVSKI, QUEEN OF MATHEMATICIAN
HEDY LAMARR'S DOUBLE LIFE
GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE
ADA BYRON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINE
Connect with Laurie:
- Website lauriewallmark.com
- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- Twitter @lauriewallmark
- Facebook facebook.com/lauriewallmarkauthor
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What if you took the skills of design thinking and problem solving and applied them to books for kids?
Vicky Fang is a children’s book author with a background as a product designer (she worked at Google & Intel). She helped create things like cars that talk to each other, robots you can build at home, and games you can play with your voice. She started writing to support the growing need for early coding education, particularly for girls and kids of color. Her debut books, LAYLA & THE BOTS (Scholastic early chapter book series) and INVENT-A-PET (Sterling picture book), are launched in Spring 2020 and feature courageous and innovative girls in STEAM.
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- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- Twitter @fangmous
- Instagram @fangmousbooks
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“Find a problem in your school that can get solved, then work backwards to find some science to learn from it. That makes good STEM curriculum.”
Spencer Sharp has been making great STEM in the classroom for years, creating his own STEM curriculum from scratch. He also provides great resources for educators, and just launched a podcast The Innovative Teacher Podcast.
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- Twitter @sharpthebuilder
- Instagram @sharpthebuilder
- Website sharpthebuilder.com
- Resources linktr.ee/sharpthebuilder
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An effective makerspace or STEM program is all about appropriate entry level challenges that kids can do & helping kids extend that initial challenge after they are successful.
Chuck Stoffle has been building a super Makerspace and STEM program in Ontario Canada for the past decade. He is STEM certified, a LEGO robotics coach, math specialist, consultant, teacher librarian, father, husband, and a "maker"
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- Twitter @ChuckStoffle
- Twitter post of Archimedes Screw
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"Go buy them a book!" Kids are interested in science & STEM, but they don't want to read dry, dull books. Jennifer Swanson has written over 40 books that don't just inform...they engage kids with STEM.
"Getting kids of all ages excited about science, technology, and engineering is what I DO. After all, science is ALL AROUND you, you are always a part of it. I encourage everyone to BE CURIOUS about why things happen, how they work, and then jump in and learn something."
Jennifer also speaks at conferences, schools, libraries, & more!
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- Website jenniferswansonbooks.com
- STEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.com
- STEMTuesday STEMTuesday.com
- Solve It for Kids Podcast @KidsSolve
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STEM isn't just bits of facts or information. Great moments in science need great stories of the people involved in the science!
Storyteller, writing teacher, children’s book author, & founder of Mims House publishing, Darcy Pattison loves finding an engaging story in a bit of science. Always active, before her tenth birthday, she (almost) climbed the Continental Divide, turning back at the last 20 yards because it was too steep and great climbing shoes hadn’t been invented yet.
Her latest book, Erosion: How Hugh Bennett Saved America's Soil and Ended the Dust Bowlis part of the award winning Moments in Science children's book collection.
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- Darcy's website: darcypattison.com
- Find Darcy's new book Erosion
- Website for all of the SteamTeam 2020 Books
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Dr. Shelly Gruenig turned her role as a parent into so much more. She helped create a local robotics club in New Mexico that became a two-time regional championship winner for BEST Robotics Competition. Dr. Shelly Gruenig has received several awards for her ability to inspire her students and peers & she has (along with the help of the kids she works with) created Be Greater Than Average, where students learn about the Innovation and Evaluation of the Engineering Design Process, and develop an understanding of the science behind their robot. She also co-hosts STEM Southwest Podcast with her husband.
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- Podcast: http://stemsw.com/
- Website: https://begreaterthanaverage.org/
- Website: https://www.r4creating.org/
- Twitter: twitter.com/begreater_than
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Begreaterthanaveragellc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4Creating/
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"Scientists are just people with a good sense of curiosity and who can document what they observe"
Former HS science teacher, Chris Anderson is a science educator and communicator whose passion is education people and kids how the world around us works. In addition to producing and hosting Science Around Cincy, he is an instructional coach at the Hamilton County ESC, working with teachers and educators in Cincinnati Public Schools. He is also the founder and explorer-in-chief of the Science Over Everything, a blog that explains current events in science and why they are relevant in our lives.
Find out more:
- Website sciaroundcincy.com/
- Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxGUfqNO_4m_uBxNFo23Jw/featured
- Twitter twitter.com/sciaroundcincy
- Twitter for Chris twitter.com/TheScienceJedi
- Link to Biodiversity Jenga idea twitter.com/KerryHynes13/status/1216898307085209600
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This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #165
Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with students of color, particularly young black male students.
Jorge Valenzuela has previously appeared on episodes 117 & 145of the STEM Everyday podcast. His work with educators across the country in PBL, SEL, Robotics, and more is making an impact on students everywhere.
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- twitter.com/andredaughty
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- twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBL
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Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with students of color, particularly young black male students.
Jorge Valenzuela is a veteran here being on previous episodes 117 & 145of STEM Everyday podcast.
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- https://twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBL
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Andy is a K-4 STEM teacher in Hamilton, Michigan. What he loves most about teaching is the kids. Seeing growth and “ah-ha” moments are infinitely rewarding.
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- twitter.com/mrlosik
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STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. New episodes are released every month, followed by a Mission Debrief where you and your students can tune in live and ask our experts your questions. Chris chatted with the hosts of the show Beth Wilson and Marty Kelsey.
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- airandspace.si.edu/connect/stem-30
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- airandspace.si.edu
- stemin30@si.edu email
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Brianna is Esports Communications and Public Relations Coordinator. Emerald Esports focuses on helping students understand their natural abilities (competencies) and enhancing them to become better prepared for a career. They serve middle school, high school, and young adult populations.
(Emerald Esports is no longer in association with North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). The episode was pre-recorded while they were still in association.)
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- BTiti@emeralde.org
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- emeralde.org/initiatives/esports
- twitter.com/esports_emerald
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Kirsten is a member of The Soaring 20s picture book group and STEAMTeam2020. She also serves as a nonfiction and query corner “elf” for Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. She started with working along side rocket scientists at NASA. She has transitioned to writing books for curious kids. She is the author of WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: EMMA LILIAN TODD INVENTS AN AIRPLANE, and THE FIRE OF STARS: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of, as well as 25 nonfiction books for the school and library market.
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Wendy teaches 2nd Grade and in 2017 was the Delaware Teacher of the Year. She fills her students with knowledge, heart, and soul. Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Holodick says she does this because she herself is filled with knowledge, heart, and soul.
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- twitter.com/mrswendymturner
- facebook.com/2017DETOY
Links discussed in the podcast
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Mindy is a K-5 STEAM Teacher in Virginia. Mindy met our guest from episode #83 Brittany Ballou and after watching her class thought “What if…?” It became a perfect matching for her passion for technology and something she could do on a daily basis with her class.
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USA BMX Foundation supplies STEM educational programming to schools and youth serving organizations (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, etc). BMX racing has been an Olympic Sport since 2008 and is the only National Governing Body with a large scale, nationwide STEM program. The unique thing about their programming is that they are equal parts STEM and physical fitness. All of the programs are hands-on, project based and use disguised learning throughout.
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- twitter.com/usabmxstem
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As an artist/educator who has taught art and technology for years, Tim Needles brings a fresh and unique approach to these topics, focusing on creativity, innovation, and collaboration
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- twitter.com/timneedles
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- amazon.com/STEAM Power
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Do your students feel like they are just memorizing facts to spit out on a test? That was Jason. He was your unengaged student. School was difficult for him. But summer, summertime was different. You see he found himself learning by doing.
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- stratostar.com
- twitter.com/StratoStar4U
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As an international speaker, Liz knows how to engage audiences of all ages. She has been teaching K - University technology and engineering education for over 10 years. Liz is a recognized leader in the NYS education scene. As a result, she is on the cutting edge of the changes happening to education.
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- whymaker.co
- twitter.com/whymaker
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When Gil Poznanski started his career in the film industry his dream was to be surrounded by like-minded people. While he specialized in Cinematography, he was pulled toward creative projects because of his problem-solving nature. Gil loves technology and was looking to use it to make his dreams come alive. His search for someone to show him the way. For someone to be there by his side guiding him through mistakes and using them as learning opportunities came up short. So following a great movie quote "see a need fill a need" Gil became that person.
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- www.thekoshertonystark.com
- twitter.com/koshertonystark
- facebook.com/thekoshertonystark
- youtube.com/channel
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Sarah Rivera, a HS Science teacher, climber of mountains, goal digger, EdTech embracer, and harborer of crazy ideas, shares some great ideas on this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast.
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- twitter.com/SarahRiveraSTEM
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Kristina Holzweiss is a high school educational technology enrichment specialist in Long Island, New York. She was named School Library Journal Librarian of the year in 2015. She also received the NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award. As well as the Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. That same year she also founded SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo where schools, libraries, museums, nonprofit organizations, civic associations, and educational companies can celebrate creativity and innovation. Connecting with others is her passion.
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- bunheadwithducttape.com
- twitter.com/lieberrian
- instagram.com/lieberrian
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In 2018 Tania Bumstead received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. She is a seventh and eighth grade Math and Science teacher at Vista Hills Public School in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. She has been at the forefront of developing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and communication at the rapidly expanding school. It is not uncommon to find her students collaborating with classrooms around the world solving problems.
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- twitter.com/TaniaBumstead
See what her class is up to
- twitter.com/MrsBumstead
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Bryanne Leeming is the founder and CEO of Unruly Studios. It is an ed-tech start-up making coding and STEAM more playful in schools. As a result of recess-style play, Unruly Splats is empowering the next generation of digital innovators and creative leaders.
Connect with UnrulySplats & Bryanne
- www.unrulysplats.com
- twitter.com/unruly_studios
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- facebook.com/playunrulystudios
- twitter.com/BryanneLeeming
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Smore started as a small idea in 2017. They have since published 12 issues that have inspired young children in 20 countries worldwide.
As a STEM educator, Sarita enjoyed bringing hands-on STEM to elementary students. And now as the creator and editor of Smore magazine, she is passionately focused on addressing the lack of female role models in STEM for young girls and boys to look up too. In addition to teaching children about science and engineering subjects, it is also important to share the stories of successful people in STEM so children especially girls can see themselves in those roles and careers.
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- smoremagazine.com
- twitter.com/smoremagzine
- facebook.com/smoremagazine
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Cat Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World. Cat grew up in the country in Oregon, worked as a newspaper journalist for many years across the United States, and now writes, teaches at North Carolina State University, and plays with dogs.
Connect with Cat Warren:
- catwarren.com
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Erin Twamley is working to create a new generation of Everyday STEM Superheroes. As an author and educator, her encounters focus on sharing the diverse faces of STEM and creating excitement about STEM careers. Her passion is working with kids of all ages and grade levels, with a focus on K-6th. Erin’s encounters have led to the recognition of her exemplary leadership in education as demonstrated in the completion of her Superhero training with a Masters of Education (M.Ed.).
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- visit her website ErinEDU
- find Everyday STEM Superheroes on Twitter
- discover STEM Superheroes on Facebook
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Janelle McLaughlin is a passionate speaker who entertains and motivates while speaking directly to her audience's hearts. Janelle is a firm believer that the best professional learning is ongoing. I love sharing my passion for education and leadership as a way to kick-off conferences and get people excited about the opportunities in front of them every day.
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- visit Innovative Education Solutions Website
- Follow Janelle on Twitter
- Connect with her on Linkedin
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Jorge Valenzuela is both the lead educational coach at Lifelong Learning Defined and a teacher at Old Dominion University. Additionally, he is a national faculty of PBLWorks and a lead educator for littleBits. His work is aimed at helping schools understand and implement computational thinking, computer science, STEM, and project-based learning. Currently, Jorge presents nationally on these topics; is an award winner, an author, an education advocate, and frequent contributor to books, academic journals, how-to blogs, and webinars.
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- lifelonglearningdefined.com
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- twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBL
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Jennifer George is a clothing designer, author, and Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter (yes, that Rube Goldberg). She is also the legacy director of Rube Goldberg Inc, an organization dedicated to helping extend the legacy of Rube’s work. Each year they sponsor a Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, an event where students of all ages compete with machines that they have imagined, designed and created in a fun and competitive forum. The competitions encourage teamwork and out-of-the-box problem solving, in a fresh learning environment and level playing field. All you need is a good imagination and a pile of junk
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Tim Cavey is an 8th-grade educator teaching in Surrey, BC, Canada now in his 18th year of education. As host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, he chats with inspiring educators to bring you their highs and lows, passions and goals, and the voices and influences that are shaping their thinking and inspiring their practice. As educators, he believes we should be leading the charge on content creation by modeling a lifestyle of Create> Consume. The Teachers on Fire podcast is one expression of that intention.
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- Find the Podcast Teachers on Fire
- Find Teachers on Fire on the Web
- Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube
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As a young kid growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Pat Person (AKA Mista Pat) was fascinated with science and technology. As an adult, he was inspired by his 4-year-old son, Logan, to co-found a company called Kids That Code, Inc. in San Bernardino, California that teaches young children computer programming and other STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) related subjects. He realized that underrepresented and underprivileged children were fascinated with technology but not participating in the technology revolution. Mista Pat says "they can't be what they can't see!" To that end, Mista Pat is dedicated to inspire young children to one day become the amazing people who will create the companies, products, and services that are changing our world.
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- Learn more about Kids That Code
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Simple, yet sophisticated, data makes the invisible visible, and documents what lies on our streets, playgrounds, and beaches. It illustrates the problem, uncovers patterns, initiates discussion, and informs solutions. Empowering people to clean the planet. And it all started with a simple walk.
In this episode, Jeff shares stories of Litterati and how it is changing not only the way we can clean the planet but ways we can change how people educate.
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- litterati.org
- Litterati on Twitter
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Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison now lives in Farnham with her British husband and 3 young children. She works as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and has over 10 years of experience helping children with special needs reach their potential. Her book The Spacesuit tells the untold story behind the making of the spacesuits for the astronauts that walked on the moon!
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- Follow Alison on Twitter
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Erin Riley got her start teaching by working as an artist-in-residence in New York City public schools. This early experience of partnering with teachers to develop arts-centered integrated curricular projects created the foundation for her STEAM work.
Currently, Erin is the Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jackson Director of the Engineering and Design Lab at Greenwich Academy, where she teaches classes and facilitates projects with faculty at the intersection of engineering, design, and art.
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Leslie Edmonds is a teacher for visually impaired students with the Sonoma County Office of Education. In April of 2018, she was named the Sonoma County Teacher of the month. She received numerous nominations describing her as an outstanding teacher and dedicated advocate for the students with visual impairments.
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- Vision Tech Services Website
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Hubby/dad, Teacher Success Manager for @BookCreatorApp, Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2015, Speaker, Auto Detailer, and Scratch Golfer Jon Smith is our guest on this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast. Jon shares what clicked for him in college to follow the path he is on and why special education.
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Maya has had a diverse career that’s been entirely focused on her passion for promoting STEM education and helping children succeed. Before joining the Society, she founded The Global Fund for Children (GFC), a nonprofit whose mission is to help grassroots organizations scale and deepen their impact to reach more children in need. Maya has also written and published nearly 20 children’s books, served on multiple non-profit boards, and taught college-level social innovation and public policy courses at Duke University and Johns Hopkins.
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On this episode, Chris catches up with Jacie Maslyk from episode 104 of the podcast. A successful school leader and author, she was recognized as a National Distinguished Principal finalist in Pennsylvania in 2013 and 2014. Recently, Dr. Maslyk has been named the Assistant Superintendent of the Hopewell Area School District.
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Chris Perkins is a STEM teacher in Adelaide, South Australia where STEM Education is relatively new. He teaches students from foundation to year 7.
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Mike Ransford is a K - 5 STEAM teacher in Holland, Ohio. His path to taking up education as a profession is an interesting story. His passion for projects in education, bring them on in any class.
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Alan grew up in Fort Worth Texas, and started taking Science Classes at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History when he was three years old. He took classes there until the age of fourteen when the museum hired him to work as an assistant teacher! Alan worked there for 15 years learning how to hunt bugs, catch lizards, feed snakes, make liquid nitrogen ice cream, lick dinosaur bones, and dissect dead cars. Alan has taught Science classes to explorers of all levels from pre-kindergarten through adult. He regularly leads professional development for teachers looking for ways to add real science into their classrooms!
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Eric Iversen has worked in learning for over 25 years. At the American Society for Engineering Education, he started the ASEE Engineering K-12 Center, an effort to catalyze engineering learning in K-12 classrooms. Featuring a website, a guidebook for high school students, annual workshops for K-12 teachers, and partnerships with diverse organizations, the Center earned over $1 million in the five years he ran it. He also worked with engineering and education deans to launch K-16 engineering education initiatives, and for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Mr. Iversen helped lead program operations and ran the training and outreach activities.
Mr. Iversen received a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of North Carolina and a B.A. in English with high honors from the University of Virginia. After receiving his Ph.D., he taught English at the University of Texas, El Paso.
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The STEM Network’s purpose is to connect science, technology, engineering, and math educators to discuss, explore and share best practices and research in STEM teaching and student learning through the use of technology. On this episode, Chris chats with ISTE's STEM Network leaders Julianne Ross-Kleinman, Jessica Shupik, and Charles Randolph.
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Jenny Mitchell is an ELA teacher at Hull Prairie Intermediate in Perrysburg, Ohio. She took a non-traditional route into education starting out as a speech pathologist and through that, she found out teaching people was what she loved the most. Even though Jenny is an ELA teacher you can find a lot of STEM in the way she teaches.
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Resources Jenny mentioned
- http://edu.bloxelsbuilder.com/
- https://cospaces.io/edu/
- https://plotagon.com/
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Imagine a dynamic construction set that lets you build mazes, games, race tracks, with ramps, gates, hoops and more for your classroom robots! Kinazium is hands on fun for building environments letting you gamify your robots and rolling toys! Programable sensors are included for timing, points, and more. Kinazium unleashes the potential of robots by giving kids the tools to design mazes, games and more for playing, racing and competing. At home or in school, Kinazium engages kids for hours. Susan Crouse is the Founder & CEO of Traxart Toys, and committed to helping kids "play and engage with robots in the classroom and at home."
Find Kinazium on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kinazium/kinazium?ref=crak6a
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Welcome to part 2 of Chris's chat with Bill Van Loo. In part 2 Chris and Bill gets into some simple things like cardboard. Ease, simple, fun, cardboard. The importance of community. And some influencers for Bill's.
It is not uncommon to find Bill working in a variety of media including wood, electronics, code, and digital fabrication as a maker. When he is not doing that he writes, produces, and records his own music and that of others plus a freelance photographer, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. By profession, Bill is a technology, engineering, and design educator. He is passionate about empowering kids. Currently employed at A2 STEAM at Northside, a brand-new K-8 program that is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools. he runs the STEAM Lab, the school’s space for hands-on learning through the STEAM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math). As a teacher, I value hands-on projects, cross-curricular learning experiences, and use of the design process to show students how to solve problems.
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- billvanloo.com/
- twitter.com/billvanlooteach
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Cardboard Joining Techniques
- erinriley.weebly.com/resources.html
Adam Savage's Tested Website
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It is not uncommon to find Bill working in a variety of media including wood, electronics, code, and digital fabrication as a maker. When he is not doing that he writes, produces, and records his own music and that of others plus a freelance photographer, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. By profession, Bill is a technology, engineering, and design educator. He is passionate about empowering kids. Currently employed at A2 STEAM at Northside, a brand-new K-8 program that is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools. he runs the STEAM Lab, the school’s space for hands-on learning through the STEAM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math). As a teacher, I value hands-on projects, cross-curricular learning experiences, and use of the design process to show students how to solve problems.
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- billvanloo.com/
- twitter.com/billvanlooteach
- instagram.com/billvanloo/
- YouTube
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Chris catches up with a past guest of the show Tori Cameron from episode #89. After several years of focusing on teaching math and science as a classroom teacher, she transitioned into the role of specialist teacher for a new STEAM lab. Tori has presented about various STEAM teaching practices at several conferences including Education Closet's Arts Integration and STEAM Conference and MassCUE.
Tori loves connecting with people on Twitter about teaching and especially STEM/STEAM. Tori is also the host of STEAM up the classroom.
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Laurie has been working in technology and education for almost 30 years. She holds a Masters Degree from Cleveland State University in Curriculum and Foundations with a focus on Technology Education, and a Bachelors in Business from The Ohio State University. Currently, Laurie is a student in the Penn Graduate School of Education, Applied Computational Thinking Program.
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Jennifer Lee Quattrucci is an Early Childhood and Elementary School educator who has 23 years experience teaching at risk, Title 1 communities in the inner city of Providence, RI. As a national DonorsChoose ambassador, she connects teachers in high need areas with donors who want to help.
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- Jennifer's Book https://t.co/rdrSO6exNH
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Andrew Kauffman is a lifelong learner who enjoys thinking about creating a culture of thinking and creation in all who he works with. How do we approach any level of learner and help them to develop a passion for curiosity? That’s what he strives for. He teaches in an elementary school working on building curiosity and creativity. Currently, he is a Project Lead the Way teacher/coach to help others see how STEAM can be incorporated into a student’s day.
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Alice Aspinall is a passionate high school mathematics teacher in Windsor, Ontario. She loves spending time with her husband and two children reading books, playing math games, and exploring the outdoors. Alice is a strong advocate of the growth mindset. She is continually looking for ways to build young people’s confidence in math and to make math fun, challenging, and satisfying. Her innovative lessons and her dedication in the classroom have made a positive impact on her students’ attitudes toward math. Her YouTube channel, “MrsALovesMath,” exemplifies her commitment to her students’ learning.
Alice believes everyone can learn math and she is on a mission to prove it.
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- twitter.com/EveryoneCanMath
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Angela Abend is a 30 year veteran of the Oceanside School District in New York. She began her teaching career with sixth grade and a focus on social studies; she is now the district’s gifted/enrichment teacher for its PROJECT EXTRA program on the elementary level. A leader in the maker movement and considered "a top authority in gifted education" by Agilence, Angela’s PROJECT EXTRA students have presented at local Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faires and at the World Maker Faire in the Hall of Science in Queens, New York.
Find Angela and Project Extra
- twitter.com/AngelaAbend
- https://www.facebook.com/create.change.90
- https://sites.google.com/oceansideschools.org/oceansideprojectextra
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Mandi Figlioli is an Instructional Designer, K-12 Administrator, MakerED Advocate, and Author of Miss Makey and the Magic Bin. In 2014, She was introduced to the maker movement by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. Making revived her childhood imagination and sparked a desire to create. Miss Makey and the Magic Bin evolved out of sharing my passion with others, hoping to inspire them to embrace their inner maker.
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missmakey.com/product/miss-makey/
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How would you like to explore the world around you in ways you never thought possible?
How would you like your kids to explore in ways they never thought possible?
Curiscope allows you to learn about the human body on a human body. Cool right! Co-founder Ben Kidd joins Chris Woods to discuss Curiscope and how it can open a world where you inspire curious kids to develop a love for science.
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- curiscope.com/
- twitter.com/curiscope
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Jorge Valenzuela has served as an educator for the past 15 years and holds both computer science and administrative credentials. He coaches hundreds of educators- both face to face and virtually in Computer Science, Backwards Design Planning, Project-Based Learning (PBL) and the internationally acclaimed Engineering by Design curriculum. He delivers motivational keynotes for universities, school divisions, and educational organizations and is the lead coach for Lifelong Learning Defined, Inc, a National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education and a National Teacher Effectiveness Coach with the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.
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Mika McKinnon is a Consultant, Public Speaker, and Writer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A physicist and geophysicist she specializes in all the apocalyptic disasters -- tsunami, earthquakes, asteroid impacts -- you know -- all the doom-riddled movie type science stuff. As a science communicator, she is creative and passionate about this glorious universe around us.
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Stephen says it took him about 40 years to decide what he wanted to be. He subcontractor for Southern California Edison, in construction, specialized in wooden boat construction for museums, and worked in restaurants. Most of that was geared around engineering. That is what makes The Maker Class a good fit for him.
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Kasey graduated from Binghamton University in the spring of 2017 with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience. She served as an undergraduate research assistant in a neurophysiology lab where she gained experience handling rats and performing stereotaxic surgery for the purposes of electrode implantation necessary for chronic studies of the taste system. She also served as a student lab assistant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia over college breaks, for Dr. Beverly Davidson's lab that focused on genetic therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases such as Huntington's disease. She intends to pursue her PhD in biomedical research and further study neurodegenerative diseases.
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Educators are leaving the profession in record numbers. Students are falling through the cracks, with too many giving up on learning. But what exactly is the problem? And more important, what should be done about it? In Quit Point: Understanding Apathy, Engagement, and Motivation in the Classroom, we present a new way of approaching these issues. Learn more about this book as Chris welcomes authors Adam Chamberlin and Sveti Matejic to the STEM Everyday podcast.
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- quitpoint.net/
- twitter.com/Pomme_ed
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Sara is the Founder + CEO of Super Cool Scientists, LLC, an organization working to promote inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through story and coloring books spotlighting women in STEM careers, Sara is changing the narrative for what scientists actually look like and what their day-to-day work includes. The overarching goal of the book is to have everyone relate to at least one of the stories – because representation matters.
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- twitter.com/SuperCoolSci
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- saramacsorley.com/shop/
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In this episode host, Chris woods chats with Dr. Ken Scheel from KEVA planks. KEVA planks are changing the lives of children and adults all over the world. Children discover the joy of creating original works of art or cleverly designed contraptions. Creativity brings joy to the lives of humans which is why the arts are so important.
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Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators. Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."
This is Part 2 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #109
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Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators. Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."
This is Part 1 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 2 on Episode #110
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Proposing an international endeavor, educator Rachael Mann and former Director of Space Technology Exploration at NASA Stephen Sandford challenge us all to revive learning and quite literally save humanity.
Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED and coauthor of The Martians in Your Classroom. She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces of today. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the Network to Transform Teaching and STEM Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University’s AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. A former high school Career and Technical Education teacher and hailing from a family of educators, she has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education and serves on the NCLA Executive Board.
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- Twitter @RachaelEdu
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Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe.
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Valerie Perez is a 3rd-grade STEAM teacher at Browning Road Elementary School in McFarland, CA. She was also a finalist for a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance Thank America's Teachers in 2018
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- Donors Choose https://www.donorschoose.org/V.Perez?projects=true
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Meghan Johann has been an educator for 14 years. She describes herself as teaching explorers, innovators, and problem solvers. For the past 3 years, she has run a successful BYOChromebook program with 2nd graders and is a Google Certified Educator.
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Jacie is Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District. She has been interested in writing for a long time but has pursued publication only in the last few years. She has had numerous articles published and has served as an editorial advisor for Principal Magazine. In March 2016, Corwin Press published STEAM Makers in the Elementary Classroom: Using Creativity and Innovation to Teach and Learn, Jacie's first book. Since then she's authored more books to help educators rethink education.
Her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education is from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership from Robert Morris University. Jacie's doctorate was earned in curriculum and instruction, also from IUP. She is an active member of PAESSP since 2005 and was recognized as a finalist for the National Distinguished Principals Program in 2013 and 2014.
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- Website http://jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com/
- Twitter @DrJacieMaslyk
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The future of hand raising is here! Join host Chris Woods as he welcomes Co-Creator of ClassroomQ to the show. The creators of ClassroomQ had one mission, to create a classroom in which students can easily ask for help without stifling the flow of a lesson.
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STEM and ancient Rome, have you ever thought about it? If you take a look you see that yes there is STEM all over in ancient Rome. Join host Chris Woods and his guest Latin and Roman Technology Teacher Nathalie Roy as they explore the STEM in ancient Rome.
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Chris taught Sophomore English for ten years. Six years into his career, Chris decided he was done with the traditional model of school and it was time to shake things up. Chris stopped whole class instruction and started blending. To further engage and motivate his kids, Chris turned his classroom into a video game with Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and introduced yearlong Alternate Reality games. Finally, Chris introduced Passion-Based Learning through his Be About It Project, a focus on communities of practice, and Bengal Buzz – a student-run news show that gave students a voice in the story of their school.
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Catherine Granton is Assistant Director of Education & Education Coordinator for Gotham Whale. Gotham Whale is a source of education, advocacy, and science for the inhabitants of New York, terrestrial and marine. We contribute to the improving health of New York’s marine environment, for the betterment of both humans and whales.
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Ekuwah Mends Moses enjoys sharing what she learns along her personal quest to become a better mother, author, and family engagement center facilitator. She is a former elementary instructional coach, literacy specialist, learning strategist, and elementary teacher. Ekuwah is presently a coordinator for FACES - Families and Community Engagement Sevices in the Las Vegas area. In 2021, Ekuwah wrote My Name is an Address a children's picture book about her family heritage and it's connection to names.
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The Library Corporation has operated continuously and under the same ownership since 1974, providing services to more than 4,500 libraries worldwide. TLC’s automation and cataloging products include Library•Solution, CARL•X, eBiblioFile, ITS•MARC, and RDAExpress — all backed by unparalleled customer support. Additionally, TLC is the library marketplace’s exclusive distributor of the SocialFlow social media management service. Libraries that rely on TLC for enhanced staff and patron services include Los Angeles Public Library in California, Dallas Independent School District in Texas, Wellington City Libraries in New Zealand, and the Hawaii State Department of Education.
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Mark Behnke joins Chris for episode #97 of the STEM Everyday podcast. Mark is a teacher at Hamilton High School in Michigan. A few years ago he pitched an idea for a sports journalism class thinking "why can't we create a small scale ESPN?" They tried it for one trimester and now it's a favorite & successful class!
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Today’s guest is Abigail Edgecliffe-Johnson founder of Raceya. What is Raceya? It’s a car. It’s a community. It’s a[...]
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Chris welcomes Cesar Martins of MakePi makers of the MakePad. The MakePad story began with one simple mission— “To[...]
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On episode #94, host Chris Woods chats with Lois Melbourne. As an entrepreneur, and former talent management software CEO,[...]
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Host Chris Woods welcomes animator Bill Matheny to the show. Maybe an unconventional guest at first glance but Chris and[...]
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Mary and Julie are educators in Saline, Michigan. Mary Ledford is an Apple Teacher, Lv1 Google Educator, Nominee for[...]
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Nancy Penchev is the Media and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach, FL. [...]
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Today’s guest is Tori Cameron. She is the host of the STEAM up the classroom podcast. It is a podcast[...]
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Chris welcomes Tamara Robertson to this two-part episode of the STEM Everyday podcast. Tamara is Co-Host of Scijinks on Discovery/Science, guest host[...]
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Host Chris Woods welcomes Amine Lajmi and Jabier Martinez from Coding Park. Coding Park by PlugBee is an interactive e-learning[...]
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Author of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect, Andrea Beaty was raised in a time where running through a[...]
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Today Chris welcomes the 2017 Philly Geek of the Year Marion Leary to the show. Marion is the Director of[...]
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Projects, everyone loves having students work on a project in class. They can use glue sticks, scissors, poster boards, and[...]
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Today Chris talks with Lea Melchior, President of Goldenrod. Goldenrod Research Corporation was founded in 1985. Goldenrod brings education technology[...]
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It’s a bonus episode of the STEM Everyday podcast Todays guest on the STEM Everyday podcast is Jesse McNulty. Jesse[...]
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For many of you, the school year has just begun or you are getting ready to head back for a[...]
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It is episode #75 here on the STEM Everyday podcast and for this episode, our special guest is Judy Zimny. [...]
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You know you have done it. You come across a problem that needs solving and your brain goes to work. [...]
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Small Ideas, Big Impact Principal Mark French from Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota is Chris[...]
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Perhaps the greatest technalogical achievement in human history was in 1969 when the Eagle landed on the moon. Chris talks[...]
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As we celebrate Independence Day, we thought this would be a great opportunity to take a look back to a special episode of the STEM Everyday podcast. In this episode Chris interviews his grandpa Gene "Herb" Clark, who was born on Christmas day in 1925. He graduated high school at the age of sixteen. In the Navy, Gene studied radio communications, which led to some amazing career opportunities. So what did STEM look like in Gene's day? Listen in to hear more of Chris Woods’ interview with his Grandpa Clark.
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Christine’s work focuses on one key question: How can the teaching of engineering and science change so that it benefits[...]
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Jenna received her Masters of Science Education (K-8) from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. She joined Science4Us after dedicating over[...]
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It is that time of the year. The temperature is getting hotter, family and friends over for a BBQ, baseball[...]
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Tony Tatangelo STEM in the Kindergarten Classroom Tony Tatangelo is the guest on the STEM Everyday podcast this week. This[...]
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Chris chats with Daniel Mares. Daniel has a wide ranging experience using and implementing technology into his lessons. He is currently[...]
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Wow! Who knew you could fit so much into one podcast. Chris talks with Mary Ann Rogers Lamberth, STEM instructor[...]
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The tools kids use in the classroom have sure changed over the years. Phones once relied on a land line,[...]
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teacher: one that teaches; especially: one whose occupation is to instruct. Everybody has an idea of what that big important[...]
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Chris talks with CEO and Co-Founder of Makkajai Roopesh Shenoy about Monster Math. Monster Math is a game which[...]
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Fresh off of attending and presenting at the 2017 MACUL conference in Detroit, MI., Chris gives his thoughts on the[...]
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Buzzword: a word or phrase, often an item of jargon, that is fashionable at a particular time or in a particular[...]
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On episode #55 Chris talks with Maureen Marcoux. Maureen is Business Development manager with Ardusat. Ardusat gets excited about providing[...]
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On episode 54 of the STEM Everyday podcast, Chris connects with Allison Bischoff. Allison and Jessica Gordon founded the[...]
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This week on the STEM Everyday podcast, Chris connects with Jeff Bush from windows 10 key Online Kent Innovation High[...]
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Chris chats with Amy Farkas while at MACUL 2016. Amy talks about her journey from working within the industry to[...]
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In episode #51 of the STEM Everyday podcast Chris introduces was you can introduce STEM activities into your Valentine’s day[...]
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50 for STEM Everyday so why not jump into an immersive intergalactic adventure. Go deeper into fun science concepts when[...]
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Chris talks with Teri Bauerly. Teri teaches 6-8 grade STEM and Ed Tech classes at Spearfish Middle School in South Dakota.[...]
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Teresa Gonczy is an entrepreneurial leader and enthusiastic educator, who is passionate about building communities where kids and adults feel capable[...]
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Dr. Raina’s research focuses on innovation diffusion, social media, and resuscitation science. Her work involves development and testing of health related[...]
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Horse Lover’s Math uses real-life stories about horses to generate math questions. Deborah Stacey developed horse lover’s math to bring children,[...]
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Imagine a combination of pen pals, PBL, Tom’s Shoes, and STEAM. That’s the idea of Level Up Village, a program[...]
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Guest host, Marion Leary, takes time to interview Setsu Shgematsu, Associate Professor in the Media and Cultural Studies Department at[...]
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It was a great interview with some awesome ideas for adding instructional technology…and about the “V squad”. Research just isn’t writing[...]
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For most teachers the year is quickly coming to a halt. With all the programs, sports and grades to finish in such[...]
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Through time we make decisions in what kinds of evidence we will use. If this makes you start thinking what[...]
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Another amazing, interesting, and exciting interview from a woman in the STEM field. Dr. Michelle Johnson, director at the Rehabilitation Robotics[...]
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It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s thought provoking. Yep it’s STEM, science, technology, engineering and Math. Listen in as Chris Woods[...]
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YASMINE MUSTAFA Yasmine is fueled by a passion to empower women in all areas of life thus she founded the[...]
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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the nation’s leading voice promoting equity and education for women and girls.[...]
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Creativity doesn’t have to cost a lot, take for instance how Caine took boxes left from his father’s parts store[...]
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It is pretty safe to say that we all want t our students to be employable when they graduate, however have we[...]
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They say if you have a job you love you will never work a day in your life. That must[...]
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Look around, it is everywhere. Thats right, STEM, or may we say STEAM can be found all over Disney World.[...]
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For some of us folding a paper airplane that can actually fly across the room is a huge challenge. Guess what,[...]
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STEM Everyday’s guest host, Marion Leary, has once again an outstanding podcast with Juliana Reyes a member of and reporter for[...]
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Even though each new, more complex electronic device promises to make the logistics of our lives a snap, they may[...]
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With the announcement that salty liquid water flows on Mars new debates about whether the Red Planet’s environment could support life are[...]
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So many young people have dreams, but are too afraid to follow them. Join Chris Woods and Marion Leary as they[...]
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For many of us we are just starting a new school year. Don’t just have your students write about what[...]
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STEM is all around us. You don’t have to look far to see fun and exciting science and technology items.[...]
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Welcome to the first edition of STEAMrollrs, a new segment of the STEM Everyday Podcast featuring women who are paving the[...]
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Join Chris Woods as he visits with Special Education teacher, Marta Thompson as she shares how she uses STEM to[...]
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Chris Woods leads a great conversation with two special individuals working in STEM fields. Marion Leary, RN, MS Public Health, MS Nursing,[...]
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Its about providing a rigorous learning environment for ALL students. Hardin Valley Academy provides rigorous, small learning communities that enables students to[...]
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It is no secret that parents reading to their child is important to help the child develop necessary life skills .[...]
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Chris Woods visits with a couple of students from Michigan Tech University from the Women’s Leadership Council. The MTU students presented to[...]
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Back in the day it was a big deal to to many to receive the Sears and Roebuck catalog, or[...]
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Wayne Carley is the publisher and senior editor for all content in S.T.E.M. Magazine. S.T.E.M. Magazine believes that the key[...]
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As teachers isn’t it our goal that our students experience a true mathematical moment and not just shout out a[...]
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Please excuse the audio, as Delfina stated in an email, “Zim internet is very unpredictable”. It seems as the interview[...]
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Oh, you may think that creativity is an inherent characteristic rather than something that can be learned and developed. This[...]
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. . Enabling a child to be creative at an early age can lead to a creative “STEM” thinker. Dictionary[...]
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The Harden Valley Academy located in Knoxville, Tennessee consists of four distinct learning communities or academies. The four academies are the BLPA[...]
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Just what is engineering? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines engineering as the application of science and mathematics by which the properties[...]
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Dr. Eric Iversen is the VP Learning and Communications. Start Engineering’s purpose is to inspire and engage children from elementary[...]
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It is about time for the mid school blues; yep it can touch student and teachers alike. When the blues try to creep[...]
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Ho, Ho, Hold it. Come on, don’t grab that worksheet; put a little STEM into your classroom. It is easier than[...]
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You can be part of America’s greatest classroom, that’s right. All you have to do is connect to http://www.cr.nps.gov. The[...]
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We all know that engaged students are students that are ready and eager to learn. To help get your kiddos[...]
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For many students creative problem-solving opportunities happen outside of the classroom. There are many opportunities that they can get involved in. For[...]
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Gene Clark In this episode Chris interviews his grandpa, Gene Clark, who was born 12/25/1925. The interview revealed that Mr.[...]
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Dan Rather once said, “The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads[...]
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In this episode of STEM Everyday, Chris has with him guest Sue Fouts. Sue is a parapro at Calumet High School, Calumet, MI.[...]
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Mike Roland, 2014 MACUL Technology Coordinator Of The Year, has been a computer science teacher at Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Schools for 12 years and has served[...]
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Many of us have an image of summer as a carefree, happy time when the “kids can be kids.” We[...]
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Creating a STEM culture… There are many cool things we run across that might not exactly fit our classroom’s curriculum,[...]
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For many educators putting science, technology, engineering and mathematics into the classroom seems like a difficult task. However, it can be[...]
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Chris Woods is a math teacher at Calumet High School, Calumet, Michigan who grew up loving math and science. As[...]
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