79. The Impact of STEM

Show Summary:From launching Space Club to hosting STEM Family Nights, Natasha reflects on her last 8 years as STEM Director at a nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas. She discusses with Claire the transition from engineer to educator and the impact of STEM programs. Plus, Claire shares a super easy apple spice cobbler recipe!Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes73. Does STEM Track?67. Is STEM After School Effective?56. What Do Kids Need To Prepare For Engineering?52. How to Host a STEM Family Night50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEMVivify STEM Blog Posts#FBF: Natasha’s New STEM Job! (2014)I Didn’t Always Want to be an EngineerHow to Launch Model Rockets & Amaze Your Students! Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3STEM Family Night:- STEM Family Night Planning Guide- 10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities- How to Host a Virtual STEM Family EventPitsco Education Family STEM Night Bundle (takes out all the guesswork!)Vivify STEM Lessons & ProductsSTEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming PowerStop Motion Animation Activity - FREE in the STEM Space Explorer Library!Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, STEM Activity Instructions, PostersMicroscope Mystery: Life Science Center - FREE in the STEM Space Explorer Library!Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & ActivityOther STEM Resources SEEC - Space Exploration Educators ConferenceMeet the Vivify TeamCommunities In Schools - San Antonio (CISSA)Tick Tock And TikTok: Shorter Attention Spans And The Consumer Market (Forbes)Claire’s new fave baby item - Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base - Car Seat to Stroller in SecondsPitsco Ed Collab: STEM Family Night KitVivify STEM TikTok Videos:Mars Colony ProjectRocket Launches with Middle SchoolersAll About Space ClubBring Space Club to Your School!Blog: STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon Video: Space Club Mission to Moon Project HighlightsVideo: Space Club Mission to Mars Project HighlightsPodcast: 37. The Learning Potential of Space ClubTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/79/the-impact-of-stemTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTERVIVIFY TIKTOK