171. How to Empower All Students with STEM ft. Carlos Romero

Show Summary:Natasha chats with Carlos Romero, a STEM professional who is passionate about making STEM more inclusive and accessible for all students. With a background in chemical engineering and a career in product development and project management, Carlos shares his experiences in the STEM industry to highlight how educators can prepare students for future careers. He also shares ideas for the STEM classroom including ways to integrate entrepreneurship, market research, and patents into an engineering lesson.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes121. The Importance of Clear Communication in Science98. Who is an Engineer?Vivify STEM Blog Posts How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEMVivify STEM LessonsLessons About Communication: - Astronaut Training: 4 Cs of STEM- Intro to Coding STEM Activity- Manipulating Genetics: GMO STEM Unit + Classroom Debate (5E Model)STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming PowerSTEM Careers:- Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity (Break down stereotypes!)- STEM Career Classroom Posters- STEM Careers BINGO: K-5, 5-12, or Women in STEM- Interview Questions to ask STEM Professionals- FREE Women in STEM Classroom PostersOther STEM ResourcesLinkedIn | Carlos Romero74Million.org | Encouraging Latino Students to Pursue STEM CareersNational Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)National Inventors Hall of Fame | Teaching Kids About PatentsGain access to Vivify’s expanding lesson library when you become a member of The STEM Space!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK