STEM is for Everyone with 'Galactic Gal' Camille Elizabeth Bergin

Camille Elizabeth Bergin is an aerospace engineer and science communicator known as @TheGalacticGal on social media, where she has earned over half a million followers. Here, we discuss how Bergin is working to make STEM education more inclusive by breaking down barriers to entry and encouraging young people to pursue their passions. Key Takeaways:- You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to have a career in STEM.- How to talk to kids about STEM.- Why space is vital to life on Earth.- How to increase STEM participation.Episode Timeline2:30 What are the biggest barriers preventing young people from getting into stem?4:30 You don’t have to be a genius to work in STEM.6:40 What inspired Camille to get into STEM?9:30 How are creativity and STEM interconnected?11:30 Camille's biggest "a-ha!" moments.14:00 How can we increase STEM participation?15:40 How do diverse voices make projects better?17:30 Camille's dos and don'ts for social media.20:30 How important is communication in STEM fields?22:15 Why space is important for life on Earth.25:10 What are gas stations in space?This episode’s guest:•            Camille Elizabeth Bergin•            Follow her on all socials @TheGalacticGalSubscribe and leave a 5-star review: https://pod.link/1496390646Contact Us!•            Join the conversation by leaving a comment!•            Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn!Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.