STEM Everyday
Education & Explainer
About
The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how easy it is to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into education. We explore and share great ideas that inspire students to take ownership in their learning. Episodes include short (20 minute) interviews with educators, innovators, & authors who are using creative ways to add STEM to their classrooms and communities everyday!
Episodes
- Ep. 318 | AI Powered Recycled Robots | feat. Tamir Nave
STEM Everyday Ep. 318 discusses mAIk Robotics, a platform where children can build and program recycled robots using AI. The system allows for coding or natural language prompts, making AI and robotics accessible for creative learning.
- Ep. 317 | Summer Science Program | feat. Amy Kim
STEM Everyday features Amy Kim discussing the Summer Science Program International (SSPI). SSPI is a rigorous, 60-year-old, 5-week residential research program for high school juniors, offering hands-on experience in fields like astrophysi…
- Ep. 316 | Project Lead the Way | feat. Katie Minihan
Katie Minihan, Chief Impact Officer of Project Lead The Way, explains how engagement can be a crucial metric in education. PLTW focuses on hands-on, collaborative learning to improve student attendance, achievement, and long-term success,…
- Ep. 315 | The Periodic Table for Kids? | feat. Dr Colleen Kelley
Dr. Colleen Kelley, a former chemistry professor, joins STEM Everyday to discuss her initiative "Molecular Literacy." She explains how her comic book series, M.C. Detective Agency, makes chemistry accessible and fun for young learners by t…
- Ep. 314 | World Maths Day | feat. Sheila Robitaille
Episode 314 of STEM Everyday discusses World Maths Day, an annual global celebration of math learning for students aged 5 to 18, hosted by 3P Learning. Sheila Robitaille, Professional Development Manager at 3P Learning, shares details abou…
- Ep. 313 | STEM Outreach for Kids by Kids | feat. YouthRoots
YouthRoots focuses on connecting generations to create STEM opportunities for young people via professional interviews and hands-on lessons. High school students Riddhi, Sharaya, and Sahana discuss their mission and global expansion plans…
- STEM Everyday #312 | FTC Robotics | feat. The Clueless 11212
STEM Everyday #312 features The Clueless, a FIRST Tech Challenge team from San Diego. They discuss their competitive achievements, including two world records and multiple World Championship awards, and their community outreach efforts aim…
- STEM Everyday #311 | Project Baltimore | feat. Chris Papst
Chris Papst, investigative reporter for Project Baltimore, joins STEM Everyday to discuss his work examining Maryland's public education system. The conversation covers foundational skills, academic standards, and data practices within sch…
- STEM Everyday #310 | Start Small with STEM | feat. Doug Scott
STEM Everyday #310 features Doug Scott, an experienced engineering, robotics, and technology teacher known for growing a high school robotics program significantly and achieving national recognition. Scott discusses fostering invention and…
- STEM Everyday #309 | Building Aha! Moments | feat. Dr Jennifer Berry
Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, explains the organization's approach to STEM education, focusing on project-based learning and creating "aha!" moments to prepare students for future challenges.
- STEM Everyday #308 | Automation in Education | feat. Chuck Ridgeway
Chuck Ridgeway, an engineer with over 30 years of experience in automation and robotics, shares insights on the role of automation in education and STEM learning for future careers. Horner Automation offers educational institutions free co…
- STEM Everyday #307 | CNC in STEM | feat. Chad Miller
Chad Miller, a Technology, Engineering, & Design and Computer Science teacher, shares how his background in computer-aided drafting provides real-world examples for his students. He highlights the importance of problem-solving and iteratio…
- STEM Everyday #306 | CNC in STEM | feat. Steve & Jeremy Stevenson
Steve and Jeremy Stevenson, founders of Simply Technologies, share their 15 years of experience bringing CNC manufacturing into North American schools. They discuss their Empower[ed] Academy for teacher training and offer practical insight…
- STEM Everyday #305 | Cardboard Creating with Makedo | feat. Colleen Graves
STEM Everyday #305 features Colleen Graves discussing Makedo, an educational initiative using cardboard for creative building and problem-solving, launched in 2008. Graves, now with Makedo, develops lessons for educators, emphasizing hands…
- STEM Everyday #304 | Quizizz is now Wayground | feat. Kyle Niemis
STEM Everyday #304 discusses the rebrand of Quizizz to Wayground, a supplemental learning platform for educators. Kyle Niemis, Head of Community at Wayground, explains the platform's features, including instruction, practice, assessment, a…
- STEM Everyday #303 | Infographics in Education | feat. PJ Creek
PJ Creek shares the story behind his creation of educational infographics, such as the Periodic Table of the Presidents. The episode covers how to use these resources and incorporate infographic creation into classroom learning.
- STEM Everyday #302 | Clever Integrations of Robotics in Education | feat. Tina Dietrich and Dr. Eddie Willson
Woodland Hills School District, led by Tina Dietrich and Dr. Eddie Willson, is integrating robotics into their K-12 curriculum. Initiatives include daily robotics for elementary students, a Mother/Daughter club, a robotics lending library,…
- STEM Everyday #301 | Education & Business Connections | feat. Spencer Lucker
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 n…
- STEM Everyday #300 | STEM, Technology, & Privacy | feat. Dr Leslie Gruis
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…
- STEM Everyday #299 | The Computer Always Wins | feat. Elliot Lichtman
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.…
- STEM Everyday #298 | California STEM Academy | feat. Revaant and Edison
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,…
- STEM Everyday #297 | Surprising STEM | feat. Dan Thomas
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 consulta…
- STEM Everyday #296 | Math as Foundation to STEM Jobs | feat. Jeremy Anderson
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 vit…
- STEM Everyday #295 | SelfCAD Design Software | feat. Kara Houston
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 ol…
- STEM Everyday #294 | Mentoring | feat. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
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 inn…
- STEM Everyday #293 | Codie Blocks | feat. Caroline Rosenbloom
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…
- STEM Everyday #292 | Coding and CS for Every Kid | feat. Allen Tsui
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 ju…
- STEM Everyday #291 | Not Just Technology | feat. Steven Iglesias
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…
- STEM Everyday #290 | Cybersecurity Education | feat. Dr Laurie Salvail
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 Secur…
- STEM Everyday #289 | Using STEM Supplies Effectively | feat. Jason McKenna
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 McK…
- STEM Everyday #288 | YouTube Lessons & Personalized Learning | feat. Mister Marx
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 educato…
- STEM Everyday #287 | Resources & Experience in STEM Classrooms | feat. Jason Erdreich
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 stude…
- STEM Everyday #286 | Modeling Instruction & Engagement | feat. Eric Robinson
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 Instruct…
- STEM Everyday #285 | Space Junk Solutions | feat. Alex Grab
Registration Deadline: EXTENDED to Feb 14, 2025 Alex 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…
- STEM Everyday #284 | NASA's RPS Writing Contest | feat. Kristin Jansen
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…
- STEM Everyday #283 | Global Skills for STEM Careers | feat. Carlos Romero
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…
- STEM Everyday #282 | Robotics in the Classroom | feat. Omar Cortez
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 st…
- STEM Everyday #281 | STEM, CTE, & Submarines? | feat. Jerry Wooden
“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 Lear…
- STEM Everyday #280 | Creativity & Curiosity in PBL | feat. Kath Geramita
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 numbe…
- STEM Everyday #279 | Lifelong Learning as a STEM Teacher | feat. Cameron Ross
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." Hi…
- STEM Everyday #278 | Samsung Solve for Tomorrow | feat. Ann Woo
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 pres…
- STEM Everyday #277 | The National STEM Challenge | feat. Kari Byron & Jenny Buccos
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-…
- STEM Everyday #276 | Portable Microscopes from Foldscope | feat. Holly Stuart
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 microorganism…
- STEM Everyday #275 | STEM & Stories | feat. Kim Collazo
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, Aca…
- STEM Everyday #274 | SpaceKids Global (Part 2) | feat. Sharon Hagle
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-base…
- STEM Everyday #273 | Invention & Patents | feat. the USPTO & Teen Inventors
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, develo…
- STEM Everyday #272 | PBL and Tapas? | feat. Tara Koehler & John Sammon
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 teacher…
- STEM Everyday #271 | Creating with Nurcs | feat. Mike Cairns
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 sy…
- STEM Everyday #270 | Tinkercad, Design, & Technology | feat. Ed Charlwood
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,…
- STEM Everyday #269 | The Brooklyn Robot Foundry | feat. Jenny Young
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 th…