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STEM Everyday

by Chris Woods (DailySTEM)

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!

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  1. #323: Making Math Make Sense (feat. Brandon Smith)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to make math education better? To make sure there's enough practice and practicality in math lessons? By as early as first and second grade, nearly half of students report feeling ‘moderately nervous’ or more when doing math, and by grades 7–10, surveys...

  2. #322: Ideas for Your Classroom, Even on Glue Stick Budgets (feat. Stephanie Higgs)

    Send us Fan Mail Do you need some good ideas for building wonder? Do you want your students to be more creative? Do you just need some new ideas for your classroom? Stephanie Higgs, best known as @littlemissgifted on Instagram, is an award-winning, Nashville-living gifted educator and...

  3. #321: Admiral Rickover and the Need for Excellence in Education (feat. Joann DiGennaro)

    Send us Fan Mail Do you know who is the father of the nuclear navy and civilian nuclear power? And did you know he had an unrelenting pursuit of perfection? Our world is in need of people who spark a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) — exactly what Admiral H. G.…

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  4. #320: STEM Careers Include Designing Stadiums, Theme Parks, & More (feat. Mike McCarthy)

    Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to explain to kids what kinds of STEM careers are out there? Mike McCarthy is passionate about showing young people a type of STEM career that they likely haven’t yet been exposed to. As Vice President at Design Communications Ltd (DCL), an internationally...

  5. Ep. 319 | The Tinker Kid Books | feat. Keven & Cooper Rinaman

    Send us Fan Mail Keven Rinaman is the Director of Innovation and Educational Technology at Calvert Catholic Schools and an Adjunct Professor at Tiffin University in Ohio. He is also the author of 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom (and talked about 3d printing on Ep 218) He recently...

  6. Ep. 318 | AI Powered Recycled Robots | feat. Tamir Nave

    Send us Fan Mail What if a robot for kids was more than just a robot out of a box? mAIk Robotics uses AI together with a camera to be a platform for kids to design their own recycled robot. Using mAIk, you can write code to create machine learning models for image recognition and robot control…

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  7. Ep. 317 | Summer Science Program | feat. Amy Kim

    Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret that students’ interest in STEM keeps growing. With an overwhelming number of different fields to pursue and growing opportunities for high schoolers, where do they start? Summer Science Program International (SSPI) helps students develop a deeper love for STEM and...

  8. Ep. 316 | Project Lead the Way | feat. Katie Minihan

    Send us Fan Mail Katie Minihan, Chief Impact Officer of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), shares why engagement might be the missing metric in education and how students who solve real-world problems through hands-on, collaborative learning see stronger attendance, achievement, and long-term outcomes....

  9. Ep. 315 | The Periodic Table for Kids? | feat. Dr Colleen Kelley

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when storytelling meets science? What happens when learning the periodic table becomes as common as other foundational skills like the alphabet or adding facts? Dr. Colleen Kelley is a retired chemistry professor turned storyteller, creator, and champion of…

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  10. Ep. 314 | World Maths Day | feat. Sheila Robitaille

    Send us Fan Mail How fitting that the 314th episode of STEM Everyday would be about Math and in March (if you know, you know π). For more than 18 years, World Maths Day in March has brought together millions of students in an epic celebration of learning. From record-breaking speeds in the Live...

  11. Ep. 313 | STEM Outreach for Kids by Kids | feat. YouthRoots

    Send us Fan Mail YouthRoots has a mission to bridge the gap between generations, fostering connections that open up a world of opportunities in STEM fields for young minds. They provide students with a glimpse into the STEM fields they can pursue through interviews of STEM professionals. Using a...

  12. STEM Everyday #312 | FTC Robotics | feat. The Clueless 11212

    Send us Fan Mail The Clueless is a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team made up of 13 members from 8 middle/high schools across San Diego, California. Through FTC, they are determined to grow as a team, have fun, and leave a lasting impact on their community. In their 9 years of competing, they have…

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  13. STEM Everyday #311 | Project Baltimore | feat. Chris Papst

    Send us Fan Mail STEM education requires a solid foundation of skills. Without basic math and reading proficiency, children are not prepared for the opportunities awaiting them in a world of changing careers. Chris Papst is the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore, Fox45 News’…

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  14. STEM Everyday #310 | Start Small with STEM | feat. Doug Scott

    Send us Fan Mail Doug Scott has taught 9th-12th grade engineering, robotics, and technology since 2003. His current role at Hopkinton High School includes being the district leader for Business, Tech & Engineering in grades 6–12. Doug has led numerous robotics and competitive technology teams to...

  15. STEM Everyday #309 | Building Aha! Moments | feat. Dr Jennifer Berry

    Send us Fan Mail Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of SmartLab (an education pioneer in STEM, transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987). She has previously held leadership roles at other education organizations, each time bringing her expertise...

  16. STEM Everyday #308 | Automation in Education | feat. Chuck Ridgeway

    Send us Fan Mail Chuck Ridgeway is the Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate at Horner Automation in Indianapolis, Indiana. As an engineer in the automation and robotics industry for over 30 years, Chuck has seen both the changes and valuable uses of automation and robotics in...

  17. STEM Everyday #307 | CTE and STEM | feat. Chad Miller

    Send us Fan Mail Chad Miller teaches Technology, Engineering, & Design as well as Computer Science in North Carolina. But he wasn't always a teacher. His experiences as a computer aided draftsman helped him learn the business of architectural lighting, and in the process problem solving…

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  18. STEM Everyday #306 | CNC in STEM | feat. Steve & Jeremy Stevenson

    Send us Fan Mail For over 15 years, Simply Technologies has been sneaking digital manufacturing into classrooms—one buzzing spindle and slightly terrified teacher at a time. So far, they’ve helped over 3,500 North American schools bring STEM to life in very real, very loud, very safe, and very...

  19. STEM Everyday #305 | Cardboard Creating with Makedo | feat. Colleen Graves

    Send us Fan Mail With a cardboard box and a spark of imagination, in 2008, Makedo was born. More than just tools, Makedo empowers kids to become problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators. Today, Makedo isn’t just a product line of blue screws & cardboard tools; it’s a vibrant, global…

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  20. STEM Everyday #304 | Quizizz is now Wayground | feat. Kyle Niemis

    Send us Fan Mail After 10 years as Quizizz, a new way and a new focus has necessitated the change to a new name: Wayground. Kyle Niemis is the Head of Community at Wayground (formerly Quizizz), educator, and co-founder of ClassroomQ. "Wayground provides educators with a supplemental learning...

  21. STEM Everyday #303 | Infographics in Education | feat. PJ Creek

    Send us Fan Mail PJ Creek was teaching social studies and science in middle school. He always referenced his periodic table poster on the wall, but didn't have anything similar to help with social studies. His problem lead to creating the Periodic Table of the Presidents, a poster that shows...

  22. STEM Everyday #302 | Clever Integrations of Robotics in Education | feat. Tina Dietrich and Dr. Eddie Willson

    Send us Fan Mail Robotics education is highly incorporated into upper grade levels because of its connection to careers. But elementary robotics is often one-off projects and fun time. The leadership at Woodland Hills School District in Pennsylvania is ensuring that every kid gets to do a lot…

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  23. STEM Everyday #301 | Education & Business Connections | feat. Spencer Lucker

    Send us Fan Mail 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 need, and building partnerships and…

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  24. STEM Everyday #300 | STEM, Technology, & Privacy | feat. Dr Leslie Gruis

    Send us Fan Mail 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 at U.S. Cyber Command and the National...

  25. STEM Everyday #299 | The Computer Always Wins | feat. Elliot Lichtman

    Send us Fan Mail 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. Elliot is currently a sophomore at Yale...

  26. STEM Everyday #298 | California STEM Academy | feat. Revaant and Edison

    Send us Fan Mail 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, Science, Coding, and PSAT prep. They also...

  27. STEM Everyday #297 | Surprising STEM | feat. Dan Thomas

    Send us Fan Mail 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 consultant, and a LEGO education, Makey Makey…

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  28. STEM Everyday #296 | Math as Foundation to STEM Jobs | feat. Jeremy Anderson

    Send us Fan Mail 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 vital to look at how we include STEM career...

  29. STEM Everyday #295 | SelfCAD Design Software | feat. Kara Houston

    Send us Fan Mail 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 older students. SelfCAD is a new software...

  30. STEM Everyday #294 | Mentoring | feat. Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

    Send us Fan Mail 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 innovations and advancing congenital heart...

  31. STEM Everyday #293 | Codie Blocks | feat. Caroline Rosenbloom

    Send us Fan Mail 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 unique storytelling component with...

  32. STEM Everyday #292 | Coding and CS for Every Kid | feat. Allen Tsui

    Send us Fan Mail 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 just takes trying! Allen Tsui is a Subject...

  33. STEM Everyday #291 | Not Just Technology | feat. Steven Iglesias

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Preparatory School in Miami, FL. "I…

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  34. STEM Everyday #290 | Cybersecurity Education | feat. Dr Laurie Salvail

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure...

  35. STEM Everyday #289 | Using STEM Supplies Effectively | feat. Jason McKenna

    Send us Fan Mail 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 McKenna is the Vice President of Global...

  36. STEM Everyday #288 | YouTube Lessons & Personalized Learning | feat. Mister Marx

    Send us Fan Mail 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 educator, Mister Marx enjoys the challenge that...

  37. STEM Everyday #287 | Resources & Experience in STEM Classrooms | feat. Jason Erdreich

    Send us Fan Mail 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 students of all ages in learning how to solve...

  38. STEM Everyday #286 | Modeling Instruction & Engagement | feat. Eric Robinson

    Send us Fan Mail 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 Instruction is a guided-inquiry approach to…

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  39. STEM Everyday #285 | Space Junk Solutions | feat. Alex Grab

    Send us Fan Mail 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 space junk matter? Space debris includes...

  40. STEM Everyday #284 | NASA's RPS Writing Contest | feat. Kristin Jansen

    Send us Fan Mail 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 in the United States. This interactive...

  41. STEM Everyday #283 | Global Skills for STEM Careers | feat. Carlos Romero

    Send us Fan Mail 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 was inspired by teachers to take...

  42. STEM Everyday #282 | Robotics in the Classroom | feat. Omar Cortez

    Send us Fan Mail 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 state and global achievements, while…

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  43. STEM Everyday #281 | STEM, CTE, & Submarines? | feat. Jerry Wooden

    Send us Fan Mail “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 Learning Blade. “By introducing students to...

  44. STEM Everyday #280 | Creativity & Curiosity in PBL | feat. Kath Geramita

    Send us Fan Mail 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 number of technology start-ups developing...

  45. STEM Everyday #279 | Lifelong Learning as a STEM Teacher | feat. Cameron Ross

    Send us Fan Mail 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." His classroom duties allow him to model...

  46. STEM Everyday #278 | Samsung Solve for Tomorrow | feat. Ann Woo

    Send us Fan Mail 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 pressing local issues in their communities....

  47. STEM Everyday #277 | The National STEM Challenge | feat. Kari Byron & Jenny Buccos

    Send us Fan Mail 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-driven future and workforce. Submissions…

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  48. STEM Everyday #276 | Portable Microscopes from Foldscope | feat. Holly Stuart

    Send us Fan Mail 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 microorganisms to larger samples like insects, plants,...

  49. STEM Everyday #275 | STEM & Stories | feat. Kim Collazo

    Send us Fan Mail 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, Academically and Intellectually Gifted, and...

  50. STEM Everyday #274 | SpaceKids Global (Part 2) | feat. Sharon Hagle

    Send us Fan Mail 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-based national nonprofit organization…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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!

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Chris Woods (DailySTEM)

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