The STEM Brothers Podcast: Recent Episodes
None
Profiles of the people, places, and things in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers and education.
The goal of this season will be to introduce and define the concept of PBL. Additionally, the focus of this season will be to explore how PBL can be used to achieve our initial mission of increasing STEM literacy and career awareness. Episodes in this season will include a combination of the hosts (us) discussing our recent work with PBL in the K-12 space, as well as interviews with teachers and other experts in the field of PBL. We will also include interviews with college students in STEM majors who have had PBL educational experiences. Terminology, Current Best Practices
The Connection Between STEM and PBL
- What is PBL and how is it different from traditional educational models?
- How and why is PBL an effective tool for promoting STEM engagement among students?
- What is our involvement with PBL? What do we think is the future of education this year?
We will talk about how to connect with the Tech around apps and Cloud web services. We will discuss the tech topics around the recent activity with the Banning of apps like Parler from app stores. How was it shut down? Who makes these types of decisions? What fields are involved in this sort of work? Our goal is to have this discussion so that this community knows.
STEM Brothers are back, now with video and Livestreaming on Facebook. Listen or come to the FB page and watch our first episode back. In [...]
STEM Brothers are back, and now with video and live streaming. In this episode, we welcome Rob Shoaff we discuss the Collapse of a Historic Hotel Jackson House in Harrisburg PA.
We are back for Season 3!
As the nation heads to polls on Tuesday November 6th, my brother and I discuss the technology behind voting and the elections industry. From websites and mobile apps that provide users with everything from voter registration tutorials to comprehensive breakdowns of the candidates and races on your local ballots; digital technology has enhanced the scope and knowledge of our electorate.
As the modernization of electronic voting machines has helped to enhance the efficiency of the voting process in many areas, the security of these voting systems has become a critical issue facing democracies around the world. We touch on these points and more in this special Election Day season premier.
Dominion Voting: https://www.dominionvoting.com/
How technology helps people get more information about candidates: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/columnists/brent-batten/2018/10/30/brent-batten-time-technology-cut-into-excuses-not-vote/1809617002/
Election Technology Providers Joint Collaboration with Cybersecurity Professionals: https://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2018/08/09/election-tech-providers-join-cybersecurity-group-to-bolster-systems-ahead-of-midterms/
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
We return to close out our second season by bringing you the first installment of a two-part conversation we had taking a look at the [...]
Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported our podcast over these last few years. We hope you enjoy the recent block of 7 episodes we posted, which marks the conclusion of our second full season of the podcast. Since we are coming off of a long hiatus, we wanted to include this special episode just as a way of summarizing the journey we have been on for the last year as we have striven to deliver these unique conversations about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related topics.
This is also a very special episode because, in what was perhaps the highlight of our time doing this podcast, we end this episode with a short portion of an interview we did with our parents earlier this year. Our parents were instrumental in introducing us to STEM and laying the groundwork that allowed us to get our engineering degrees, and it was absolutely fascinating to listen to them break down the decisions they made regarding our education and upbringing. It was these decisions that ultimately led to our pursuit and passion for all things STEM. This is the passion that we will continue to share with you, our listeners, for many years to come.
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
One of the main reasons we created this podcast is our belief that in today’s multimedia age creating the vibrant STEM workforce of the next generation is directly related to our ability to improve how STEM careers and STEM concepts are communicated.
That is why for our season 2 finale we are so pleased to bring you a conversation we had earlier this year with public speaking and presentation trainer Mr. Neil Thompson. Neil is a biomedical engineer and registered professional engineer with years of experience product development field, who founded his own public speaking training program specifically geared towards STEM professionals called Teach the Geek to Speak.
Neil has an amazing perspective on the value of public speaking skills in the field of STEM. So, whether you're a teacher, student, or industry professional; this conversation has some great takeaways for you.
Teach the Geek to Speak:
https://teachthegeek.thinkific.com/courses/teach-the-geek-to-speak
Neil Thompson: http://www.slide-talk.com/how-a-geek-learned-to-speak-an-interview-with-engineer-neil-thompson/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilithompson/
Melissa Marshall: https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me
https://www.presentyourscience.com/
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
Two of the most important features to any product are its form and function. From consumer electronics to fashion, how a product looks as well as how easy it is to use, is just as important as the mathematical and scientific principles that go into designing and creating that product. Even if it works well, a product that lacks an aesthetically pleasing look is likely to have limited success. Therefore, in addition to stimulating our imaginations and making our world aesthetically pleasing, art and creativity also have practical commercial purposes in the world of STEM. This is among the many reasons why there is a lot of momentum for expanding the STEM educational paradigm to STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, ART and Mathematics).
Joining us in this episode to discuss STEAM, along with a range of other related topics, are the principals of Na'Toria Marketing & Design Solutions; a marketing and design firm that specializes in website and social media design. Hear Natasha and Victoria give their valuable insights on how they leverage technology and their creative arts backgrounds to help their clients reach their goals.
Na'Toria Marketing & Design Solutions: http://www.natoria.co/
Virgil Abloh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdRcWYiJecs
https://www.off---white.com/en/US
Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
Every release of a Star wars film presents an excellent opportunity to engage in some really insightful STEM conversations. The power of Star Wars as a STEM teaching tool comes from examining the careers and the technological innovations that are behind how these movies are made. The story of how the creators of Star Wars used STEM in advance what is possible in the film industry, is as engaging as the fictional narrative of Star Wars itself.
My brother and I are big Star Ward fans, and this episode features a brief conversation he and I had after going to see Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi. We wanted to share this discussion with you because it serves as an example of the kind of conversation you can use to introduce young people to STEM careers. It is our belief that the teaching begins once the credits start rolling. The end credits of a visual effects heavy film like Star Wars are a smorgasbord of STEM terms and careers. These listings are an exciting place to start any STEM career discussion. We cover this an more in this episode.
A college degree in a STEM major is a necessary gateway to many exciting and fulfilling STEM related careers. However, many college students who start on the path of a STEM major, particularly in engineering, end up not completing that degree. One of the reasons for this is that many students enter the first year of STEM programs unprepared for the academic rigors of the curriculum. From the intimidating and impersonal feeling of the 200 plus student lecture hall classes at many large universities, to the academic intensity of courses colloquially known as "weed out" classes; first year STEM students encounter many challenges that can derail them from their ultimate goal. This is why it is extremely important that students pursuing STEM majors have an effective set of study skills and strategies they can implement to overcome these obstacles.
These academic rigors demand a disciplined and systematic approach to studying and approaching how you go about matriculating through the curriculum. The Associate Dean of Students & Strategic Programs for the Villanova University College of Engineering, and author of Seven Secrets of How to Study, Dr. Stephen Jones.
Science fiction and entertainment have long served as gateways for inspiring young people to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Aside from its transcendent cultural impact, the Marvel Studios film Black Panther presented many thought provoking and inspirational STEM concepts. Joining us for a discussion on the importance of STEM in the film Black Panther, is civil engineer Winnie Okello, who is not only a native of the East African country of Kenya, but she also heads up the website Africa Engineering News which provides the latest news and information about the engineering, technology, and innovation related happenings taking place on the continent of Africa.
Africa Engineering News: http://www.africaengineeringnews.com/
Here it is, the conclusion to our first ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience! We had a great conversation with some of the amazing individuals who are helping to lead technology, entrepreneurship, and youth development initiatives in the city of Camden, New Jersey. This panel discussion was held at offices of the digital design and marketing firm Penji, which is located in the Waterfront Lab Coworking facility in Camden, New Jersey. If you have not already done so, please go back and listen to the previous episode to hear the first part of this panel discussion (Season 2: Audio Journey# 8 ).
During our conversation, the panelists gave some very practical insights into the attributes that can help young people successfully prepare for the career opportunities being generated by the Camden's burgeoning startup community. This is just the first of many conversations we will be bringing to about the intersection between STEM and workforce development.
Waterfront Lab: https://waterfrontlab.com/
Waterfront Ventures: https://waterfrontventures.co/
https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/05/03/tech-disruptors-waterfront-ventures-penji.html
Hopeworks Camden: https://hopeworks.org/
http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/camden-hopeworks-creating-job-opportunities-for-area-youth/article_fe9e54dd-78ae-5a2f-90af-f65c988162d0.html
Hopeworks Annual Dinner: https://hopeworks.org/ways-to-help/#events
https://app.mobilecause.com/form/QlvQ1A?mc_cid=6d5df9c6aa&mc_eid=63b2524c28
Camden's Code Day: https://hopeworks.org/2018/09/17/hopeworks-2018-camden-code-day-is-coming/
Will Schrieks: https://hopeworks.org/2018/07/17/will-schrieks-is-diocese-of-camdens-full-time-web-designer/
Sekinah Brodie and Penji: https://www.phillyvoice.com/camden-start-up-looks-to-hire-100-local-students-by-end-of-year/
Camden Waterfront District: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/
We return to close out our second season by bringing you the first installment of a two-part conversation we had taking a look at the role that technology startups, and other STEM related businesses, play in the career readiness training and workforce development of the youth in the communities where these businesses operate. In February of 2018 we had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion that took place in front of a live audience at the offices of the digital design and marketing firm Penji located in the Waterfront Lab Coworking facility in Camden, New Jersey, where a group of non-profit organizations and startup companies are leading efforts to revitalize the city by attracting start-up ventures, and other tech companies to the city. The panel participants included the founder and CEO of the economic development organization Waterfront Ventures, the Executive Director of the technology training and youth development non-profit organization Hopeworks Camden, as well as two local area youth who have been successful participants in the youth development initiatives these two organizations have been leading.
Technology and entrepreneurship are two powerful drivers of economic progress. You can look at examples from all over world and see that the cities and urban areas that house a mix of well-established STEM related companies, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial scene, offer the citizens living in these areas positive economic and vocational opportunities.
A key amenity that attracts both established companies and start-up enterprises to an area, is the access to a strong talent pool that these companies can tap, in order to help grow their businesses. With that being the case, we wanted to explore ways companies can partner with schools, parents, non-profits and other community organizations, in an effort to create systems that help get local youth get prepared to be part of the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that these businesses generate. Take a listen to this insightful and engaging conversation.
Waterfront Lab: https://waterfrontlab.com/
Waterfront Ventures: https://waterfrontventures.co/
https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/05/03/tech-disruptors-waterfront-ventures-penji.html
Hopeworks Camden: https://hopeworks.org/
http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/camden-hopeworks-creating-job-opportunities-for-area-youth/article_fe9e54dd-78ae-5a2f-90af-f65c988162d0.html
Hopeworks Annual Dinner: https://hopeworks.org/ways-to-help/#events
https://app.mobilecause.com/form/QlvQ1A?mc_cid=6d5df9c6aa&mc_eid=63b2524c28
Camden's Code Day: https://hopeworks.org/2018/09/17/hopeworks-2018-camden-code-day-is-coming/
Will Schrieks: https://hopeworks.org/2018/07/17/will-schrieks-is-diocese-of-camdens-full-time-web-designer/
Sekinah Brodie and Penji: https://www.phillyvoice.com/camden-start-up-looks-to-hire-100-local-students-by-end-of-year/
Camden Waterfront District: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/
One of the many great things about being a professional scientist is getting the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects. In the [...]
The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) career ecosystem encompasses a wide range of vocational possibilities. Over the next three episodes we want to explore [...]
One of the many great things about being a professional scientist is getting the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects. In the final installment of our conversation with Dr. Lisa Moore of the Rutgers Cancer Center, we speak with Dr. Moore about how her research in neuroscience helped lead to her working with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on a research project related to NASA’s Mission to Mars initiative.
In addition her work with NASA, in this episode, we get Dr. Moore’s take on science related public policy issues, as well as her tips for helping to get more young people aware and interested in pursuing STEM career paths in professional science. An amazing conclusion to an incredible conversation!
Click on the links below to listen to parts 1 & 2 of this conversation:
Part 1: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/2018/01/31/audiojourney5/
Part 2: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/2018/01/31/audiojourney6/
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) Program:https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/research/opportunities Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher:http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show onApple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
This episode features the second part of our conversation with Neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Moore. In this portion of the discussion, Dr. Moore compares and contrasts the career paths of medical doctors (M.D.) with those of research scientists (PhD). Dr. Moore breaks down the significance of scientific research careers, the educational pathways to these careers, and puts the impact of scientific research into context.
Did your realize that while M.D. students pay high-dollar tuition to go to medical school, PhD students in the STEM fields are paid by schools for their research and teaching work? This and many other eye-opening revelations are discussed in this episode. #ConnectWithTheTech
Funding Opportunities from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Fellowships
Funding Opportunities from the American Association for Cancer Research: http://www.aacr.org/FUNDING/PAGES/DEFAULT.ASPX#.WnHKR66nFhE
U.S. National Library of Medicine's Database of Funded Research Studies: https://clinicaltrials.gov/
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) career ecosystem encompasses a wide range of professional opportunities. Professional scientists are a major part of that ecosystem, and play an indispensable role in the well-being of our society. The work scientists do impact our health, safety, as well as our understanding of the world we live in. Yet, while many of us are familiar with the traditional careers in engineering and technology, the career paths of professional scientists are not as well known.
Professional science career paths are unique and challenging. Whether it is obtaining funding for your research, or getting your worked published scientific journals, working as a scientist is an exciting and fulfilling profession.
Join us for part 1 of our 3 part conversation with Neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Moore of the Rutgers Cancer Center. We spoke with Dr. Moore at her lab in Newark, New Jersey, and she provided some great insight into her career and spoke about what it takes to have a successful career as a professional scientist.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017: https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/2017/press.html
Rutgers Cancer Institute: https://cinj.org/about-cinj/about-rutgers-cancer-institute-new-jersey
United States National Library of Medicine Database: https://clinicaltrials.gov/
As increasing amounts of our day-to-day transactions and services take place via the web, and devices from our mobile phones to our refrigerators transmit data about our lives across the Internet, we need STEM professionals to ensure that this data is protected from those who would use it in deleterious ways. Cybersecurity is one of the hottest career fields in STEM today because it is an area that affects us all in some way. Joining us to provide his insight and expertise into the field of cybersecurity, and IT (information technology) field overall, is Mr. Fernando Sosa. Mr. Sosa is the CEO and Managing Partner of the Information Technology Consulting firm HaonTech;providers of the WorryFreeMD brand of Healthcare IT services. There is a lot of great information in this episode as we discuss the impact and importance of cybersecurity in our lives, and how that growing importance translates into career opportunities.
Learn more about Fernando Sosa's company: http://www.haontech.com/ or
http://www.worryfreemd.com/
Check out the article regarding the Uber data breach hack: http://fortune.com/2017/11/22/uber-hack-were-you-impacted/
Learn more about the IT and cybersecurity programs at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology: https://ist.psu.edu/college/about
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
In this episode of The STEM Brothers podcast we take a look at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related career opportunities that have been created as a result of the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, being used for commercial/non-military applications. More and more drones are being used for an array of purposes ranging from the delivery of crucial medical supplies, to pest control, to surveying buildings and landscapes for construction purposes. From small farms to big budget Hollywood movie sets, drones are an increasingly popular technological tool, and the demand and opportunity for STEM professionals who can design, build, and operate drones is steadily growing as well. Joining us for this conversation is our special guest, Ms. Taylor Mitcham, who is the founder and Chief Drone Operator of the drone services company SkyNinja.
SkyNinja: https://skyninja.co/
Fortune Article on FAA and Drone Regulations: http://fortune.com/2017/10/30/drones-delivery-faa-emergency/
Drone 360 blog:
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/drone360/#.WgLk6hNSyt8
Matternet company website: https://mttr.net/
3D Robotics company website: https://3dr.com/
Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) drone related regulations: https://www.faa.gov/uas/
Welcome aboard the audio starship known as The STEM Brothers Podcast! After over a year of personal and professional highs and lows; my brother and [...]
One of the best ways to add context to the fields of Science Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) is to see how different companies and organizations implement the principles of STEM in practical ways. With that in mind, we will periodically be using this show to briefly profile institutions that engage in STEM related work.
For our first entry into our series of episodes profiling STEM based organizations, we take a brief look at the company IBM. This longtime bellwether of computing technology is still at the forefront of creating new leading-edge tools and services for our increasingly digital world. In this episode we speak with former IBM software developer, Latoya Davis, and learn a little bit of what it is like working inside the hub of innovation that is IBM.
For more information about IBM Check Out:
IBM's Website: ibm.com
IBM at the US OPEN: https://www.ibm.com/sports/usopen
IBM's Science and Star Wars:
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep1.html
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep2.html
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep3.html
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep4.html
https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep5.html
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
We begin the next phase of The STEM Brothers podcast journey with a look at nuclear energy. This is an often misunderstood and overlooked area of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Not only is nuclear power still a major source of energy for nations around the world, but the science behind nuclear energy is being applied to a variety fields from medicine to insect control. In this episode we are joined by nuclear engineer and National GEM Consortium Fellow Luis Ocampo, who gives us an inside perspective into the field of nuclear energy. We get Luis's take on common misconceptions about working at a nuclear power plant, as well as his on personal journey through this fascinating STEM field.
Learn more about the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor here: http://www.rsec.psu.edu/
Common Nuclear Energy FAQ's: https://www.nei.org/Knowledge-Center/FAQ-About-Nuclear-Energy
Nuclear Energy Institute: https://www.nei.org/
Department of Energy National Labs: https://energy.gov/national-laboratories
Westinghouse Electric Company (supplier of technology and equipment used in nuclear energy applications): http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/
Learn more about graduate degree opportunities through the GEM Fellowship Program: http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/
Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr
Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006
Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
Welcome aboard the audio starship known as The STEM Brothers Podcast! After over a year of personal and professional highs and lows; my brother and I are back with a renewed vision for expanding the conversation around the everyday impact that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals have on our everyday lives.
This is our re-introduction/pre-launch episode. My brother and I use this episode to clarify the refined mission of the podcast, explain why we decided to create it. We also set the stage for the larger long-term journey that we are embarking on through this podcast. Please join us as we embark on our journey to bring to you wide-ranging conversations covering all corners of the STEM spectrum. We are excited to have you on board!
The national conversation around improved STEM education and STEM career readiness has been at the forefront of education and workforce development efforts over the last 10-15 years. While this emphasis has created numerous resources that are extremely useful, we believe that there is still a gap between what many young people are exposed to in science and math classrooms, and what it truly means to be a STEM professional.
We feel that there needs to be more resources that help young people associate STEM learning and careers with their own organically developed personal career goals and missions. There are so many different ways to use STEM, and the only limitation to the kind of contribution a young person can make through the usage of STEM, is defined by their own awareness and imagination, or lack thereof. That's where The STEM Brothers Podcast comes in!
We believe that conversations involving STEM, and the people who use it and create with STEM tools, is a conversation that needs to be regular and ongoing. Our feeling is that the regular exposure to these kinds of conversations will shift the paradigm of the standard STEM conversation from one that focuses primarily on the linear progression from classroom to career; into dynamic conversations that highlight the who, where, and why behind the STEM based contributions that define the various aspects of our lives and the world around us.
We can think of no better vehicle than the podcast medium to catalog these conversations and preserve them as resources for educators, parents, and students. Thank you for joining us on our ongoing journey.
You can email any questions or comments to: stembros@gmail.com
Check out our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/
Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod
Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/
The mission of this show is to highlight the important role Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) related careers play in some of the world’s most [...]
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the STEM INSIDERS Podcast! The mission of this show is to highlight the important role Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics (STEM) related careers play in some of the world’s most important current events and public policy issues. Before we address our main topic for this episode, we share some words from President Barrack Obama that come from a panel discussion held at the 2016 White House Frontiers Conference. We felt this statement from the president was incredibly valuable in helping to reaffirm the importance STEM literacy to our society.
For this first episode of The STEM INSIDERS Podcast we take a look at our nation’s infrastructure. Our bridges, roads, tunnels, our water and electrical systems are just some of the many areas that make up our country’s infrastructure. A reliable and modern infrastructure is vital to the nation’s economy, as well as to our health and safety. Given its importance to our way of life, our nation’s infrastructure is in need of wide scale modernization. To help us discuss this important issue we are joined by civil engineer Angelena Edwards; as well as educator, entrepreneur and engineer Dr. Nehemiah Mabry (@_STEMedia).
Check out the following websites to learn more about the topics and guests from this episode:
Here are links to the ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card as well as some important insight into their analysis of our nation’s infrastructure:
http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/
http://news.asce.org/asce-report-estimates-failure-to-act-on-infrastructure-costs-families-3400-a-year/
http://www.asce.org/infrastructure/
You can learn more about Dr. Nehemiah J Mabry and his company at: http://stemedia.org/
You can learn more about the Pre-College Engineering Education Act (H.R. 5679): https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hr5679/text
You can learn more about NSBE here: https://www.nsbe.org/
Here are some other great videos about the importance of this #infrastructure issue:
https://youtu.be/9BshxkR4iKo
https://youtu.be/ufpHETh6KcA
https://youtu.be/Wpzvaqypav8
Welcome to the start of a new beginning! The mission is the same but we’ve modified and adapted our approach to maximize the impact of this show. In this episode we explain the changes we’ve made to the show during our hiatus. Next, we once again re-establish the significance of our mission to enhance STEM literacy with some insight from astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson, http://www.haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/) courtesy of footage from an interview he conducted with CNN.
Also in this episode, we introduce our new mailbag segment of the show where we respond to question and comments sent in by you the listener. In this episode’s mailbag, with some assistance from our special guest, mechanical design engineer Nicholas Pinn (@Th3Prince1), we address a very commonly held concern about transitioning from school to professional careers in STEM.
We hope you enjoy our new revamped format, and please send any questions or comments you may have to stembros@gmail.com.
Our first episode features a discussion on the rise of the Smart Watch, which is one of the hottest and fastest growing technology products today. From Apple to Samsung, companies around the world are competing to for dominance in the smart watch market. What does this mean for us as consumers? What career and business opportunities does this growing technology present, and how can you be a part of it? My brother and I give our perspective on some of those questions and more.
The STEM Brothers Podcast returns with our 13th episode featuring yet another incredible guest! If you’ve watched any television over the last 16 years, then you know how popular the the media franchise CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) is. CSI and shows like it highlight the skilled work of STEM professionals known as Forensic
Scientists. Joining us on this episode is a STEM professional with first-hand insight into this incredibly intriguing and important area of STEM, Dr. Holly Porter. Dr. Porter has her PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology and works as a crime lab scientist for a state law enforcement agency. During our riveting conversation, not only did Holly give some great insight into the career field of forensic science, she also provided some great information on the strategies and resources that helped her with her academic and professional accomplishments. You can learn more about the programs we covered during our discussion with Dr. Porter at the following websites:
The Philips Academy’s Mathematics & Science for Minority Students (MS)2 program: https://www.andover.edu/summersessionoutreach/mathscience/pages/default.aspx
University of Maryland’s PROMISE program: https://graduate.umaryland.edu/promise/
University of Maryland Baltimore County’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program: http://meyerhoff.umbc.edu/
This is another must listen episode for young women of color no matter what field of study or career path they may be interest in.
The STEM Brothers Podcast is back! We mark our return after an extended break with an absolutely dynamic MUST LISTEN episode.
Join my brother and I as we discuss the latest technological advances in sneakers, what it means for our lives, and highlight some of the little known Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers involved with
making sneakers.
Then, in our latest installment of STEM Professionals Profile, we have an absolutely riveting discussion for with Biomedical Engineer, Author, and Educator; Dr. Arielle Drummond. Dr. Drummond has her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in biomedical engineering.
We discuss how Dr. Drummond has achieved the highest levels of success as a woman of color in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. There is a story behind every journey, and there are some amazing lessons to take from Dr. Drummond's journey.
You can read more about her story in the book STEM Navigators: True Stories and Strategies for Success in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (http://www.stemnavigators.com/).
Questions, Comments, Requests: Contact us at stembros@gmail.com.
Join us as we close out National Engineers Week 2016 with a special episode and once again follow the journey of another fellow engineering graduate and hear how pursuing a degree in the Engineering element of STEM can prepare you for a diverse array of career opportunities. In this episode we speak with entrepreneur, higher education executive, business leader, and civil engineering graduate Mr. Dallas Grundy.
Dallas and his group of friends, who were also engineering majors, started a successful business while they undergraduate students in the Rutgers University School of Engineering. That business eventually grew into the national consulting and information technology services firm, BCT Partners, which is based in Newark, New Jersey. You will learn what attracted Dallas to engineering and how that interest developed into a lifelong mission to improve the lives of others and strengthen communities. My brother and I also discuss the important role of STEM literacy plays in the Apple iPhone encryption case with the United States Department of Justice.
This is a must listen episode for anyone who is thinking about or is currently pursuing an engineering degree. Engineering is the E, in STEM and is perhaps the most well known scholastic major among the STEM fields. Our special guest for this episode is Mr. Chad Watson. Chad has his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering as well as a Master’s degree in Business and Science, with a concentration in Sustainability.
As an undergraduate student at the Rutgers University School of Engineering, Chad was an active leader in the the MEET (Minority Engineering Educational Task) organization, which is the school’s collegiate NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) chapter, and he was also a member of Rutgers’ Solar Decathlon team that participated in the United States Department of Energy’s annual collegiate competition to design, build, and operate the most cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive solar-powered houses.
Chad is now enjoying a successful career as a Staff Engineer for multiple solar energy projects. Join us as we discuss strategies for successfully navigating the engineering undergraduate landscape, transitioning from high school into a collegiate engineering program, getting involved in STEM related extracurricular activities in order to help augment your scholastic experience, as well as effectively moving from an undergraduate engineering program into graduate studies or into full time employment.
Get ready for an episode that is as emotionally powerful as it is informative. In this episode we focus in on M in STEM: Mathematics. Ms. Malika Simmons, Assistant Math Tutorial Program Coordinator and Teaching Assistant for the Math Department at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, NY joins us, for a discussion on the impact Math has had on her life, her passion for math, as well as some strategies for learning math and improving Math literacy.
Malika is the founder of the “Math and Munch” program which helps expose youth in the Brooklyn, NY community to the field of Mathematics and encourage them to pursue their dreams and improve their lives through Math. As you will hear from our conversation, Malika’s journey is incredibly inspiring and her passion for Mathematics is truly infectious.
For more information on Malika’s upcoming “Math and Munch” programs you can contact her directly at 718-270-4974, malika.simmons@gmail.com.
In this episode Jason Browne of Penn State University joins us for a discussion on the inspirational film Billions in Change (http://billionsinchange.com/). Billions in Change is the story of the work that the billionaire founder of 5-Hour Energy Minoj Bhargava, is doing to improve health and cure disease, increase the availability of clean renewable energy as well as increase the availability and access of fresh water. Minoj has done this by using his fortune to start and fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based companies that are developing solutions in these crucial areas of human civilization. As illustrated in this film, professionals with knowledge and expertise in STEM are critical to improving our world.
In this installment of the STEM Brothers Podcast we are joined by network engineer, Larry Murray for a discussion on how IT networks control the functions of our modern buildings and the role network engineers play in designing, building, and maintaining the communication systems that automate and control the equipment and electronic systems that operate and secure the state-of-the-art buildings of today and that will continue to do so in the future.
This episode will be the first part of a multi-episode discussion we will have dealing with the Internet of Things (IoT). Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that will provide in depth details and commentary on what has become one of the most prevalent technology concepts in our society today.
For questions or comments: Email us at stembros@gmail.com.
In this episode we explore the impact that advances in information technology (IT) networks and the Internet are having on the design, construction, and maintenance of the buildings we all live and work in everyday. Joining us for this conversation is Mr. Damian Payne, a Professional Engineer, LEED certified professional, and Vice President of a leading Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) consulting firm.
To contact us with questions, comments, and workshop requests; email us at stembros@gmail.com.
In this episode Dr. Tonye Briggs once again joins us for a discussion on the best ways to get young people more engaged with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The aftermath of the MacArthur High School digital clock incident presents a great opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of the nation’s STEM literacy and STEM education efforts, and identify the best practices for better preparing young people to be active participants in our increasingly modern world.
In this episode, me and my brother discuss how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics impacts the food we eat.
In this episode we discuss the amazing work that STEM professionals are doing in the field of medicine. In particular we focus in on the recent advances being made in bioengineering and cell regeneration, and how these advances will impact modern medicine's limb replacement and organ donation capabilities.
We discuss this and more with our special guest Dr. Tonye Briggs (Ph.D Biomedical Engineering) of biotechnology firm, PCT.
Please contact us at stembros@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or requests you may have.