193. Are You Manufacturing Engineers?

Show Summary:Natasha and Claire dive into the often-overlooked role of manufacturing in STEM education, exploring how it connects to engineering and real-world applications in the classroom. Along the way, they catch up on the back-to-school happenings from the humor of kindergarten drama to the challenges of STEM burnout and strategies for managing it. Tune in to hear why manufacturing matters, how educators can integrate it into their teaching, and why it’s more relevant than ever for preparing students for future careers.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 69. Can My Baby Do STEM?4. Why You Should Teach Space130. Amazing K-12 Space Projects ft. Juan NolascoVivify STEM Blog Posts The ABCs of Kindergarten STEMTeaching Space Inspires YouthVivify STEM LessonsAlphabet STEM Challenges Bundle - Kindergarten STEM UnitIntro to STEM: Think Like a Scientist & Engineer!STEM Careers BINGO - K-5 or 5-12Other STEM ResourcesVivify TikTok: Baby Stem - Extracting DNA From FruitDad Tries to Teach a Life Lesson | Ragdoll - Series 3 | Bluey (clip)San Antonio Manufacturing AssociationYouTube: How Things Work | NatGeo KidsSubscribe to the Vivify Newsletter!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE