Each year Samsung hosts a $2 million national competition for public schools grades 6–12 in which students are asked to consider how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) can be used to create change in their communities. 2022 marks the 13th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, and with the help of their teachers, students can apply to the contest and compete to win up to $100,000 in prizes for their school, plus the opportunity to work with Samsung employees to develop their prototypes. And just by applying, teachers will receive free professional development opportunities from Samsung such as Teacher Academy and access to education platforms like Nepris.To enter the contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solvefortomorrow. Registration begins in September 2022!“We have seen the incredible projects that have emerged from the minds of students through this contest, and we cannot wait to see the ideas that come to life this year that will undoubtedly ignite lasting impact on communities while reducing our collective impact on the planet,” said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. Kevin Lay is a Solve for Tomorrow alumni and  STEM teacher at Allen D. Nease High School in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Before teaching at Allen D. Nease, Kevin taught sciences at Owensville High School in Missouri for 16 years. In 2019, Kevin and his students at Owensville High School  were one of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Winners. Check out their project on the Winners page(Note: If you're listening to this episode after the entry deadline has passed, check out all of the resources on samsung.com/solvefortomorrow and start preparing & brainstorming to enter next year!)(Listen to Ep 217 for more ideas & a chat with Ann and another winning teacher)Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrowTwitter @SamsungNewsUSInstagram @solvefortomorrowFacebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrowChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Kids love learning about space. When we connect them with great space themed resources, we can inspire more STEM learning and ambitions of amazing STEM careers in space exploration. The United States' space agency NASA has propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe through journeys to space. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.(Learn more about NASA STEM on Ep 224)Resources mentioned during the podcast:NASA Connects: nasacentral.force.com/cop/s/NASA STEM Website: stem.nasa.govNASA EXPRESS Newsletter: nasa.gov/stem/expressArtemis resources: stem.nasa.gov/artemisConnect with NASA STEM:Twitter: @NASASTEMFacebook: @NASASTEMEngagementYouTube: NASA STEMCindy Hasselbring serves as a K-12 Education Advisor for Next Gen STEM in NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). She led the development of NASA’s first online community of practice for educators, CONNECTS, served as Senior Policy Advisor and Assistant Director for STEM Education at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.  Previously, she led STEM initiatives as Special Assistant to the State Superintendent at the Maryland State Department of Education, completed two years as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the National Science Foundation, and taught math for 16 years at Milan High School in Michigan. She was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and earned National Board Certification. Stephanie Stern-Protz is a STEM/STEAM Specialist and Experiential Learning Specialist for the North Bergen STEM Academy. In 2011, Stephanie was among 50 teachers nationwide awarded a scholarship for the NASA Endeavor Teaching Certificate from US-Satellite. Stephanie was invited as a STEM Educator to present her work at the NASA Lunch and Learn Session in 2013 at Capitol Hill. She has continued to be a part of NASA education efforts through her work as an Ambassador, special projects, the North Bergen STEM Initiative with NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies, CONNECTS for teachers, and as a co-facilitator and assistant teacher for the NASA Endeavor Teacher Certificate organization. Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Cybersecurity is more than just stopping hackers. Adding cybersecurity learning to  classroom learning can help kids experience more practical hands-on learning and expose them to STEM careers they never dreamed of. A recently released benchmark report on the state of cybersecurity education in K-12 schools, shows that less than 50% of students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity education today.In an effort to make K-12 cybersecurity education accessible to all learners, CYBER.ORG has launched Project Access, a nationwide program designed to expand access to cybersecurity education for blind and vision impaired students between the ages of 13-21 who are in pre-employment transition (Pre-ETS). The Project Access program will introduce blind and vision impaired students to key cybersecurity topics, help them develop cybersecurity skills, and explore the possibility of a career in a growing industry.Built off of the success of CYBER.ORG’s pilot program with Virginia’s Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI), Project Access uses nonvisual techniques, is accessible to students who don’t have prior computer or technology experience and offers those with secondary disabilities hands-on learning opportunities and STEM career exploration.Dr Chuck Gardner, the Associate Director of CYBER.ORG (a cybersecurity workforce development organization) shares why it's vital for K-12 schools to get cybersecurity education in the hands of more teachers and students.  The free resources available on CYBER.ORG are tailored to help any age student learn more about the challenges of cybersecurity.Connect with CYBER.org:Website: CYBER.ORGProject Access: cyber.org/initiatives/project-accessTwitter: @cyber_dot_orgChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Mathematics illuminates the patterns that abound in our world.  Kids need opportunities to experience math beyond the textbook. One such opportunity is the National Museum of Mathematics, founded to enhance public understanding and perception of mathematics. Its dynamic exhibits and programs stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics. Cindy Lawrence, the Museum’s Executive Director and CEO, describes the origin story of the National Museum of Mathematics (an award-winning museum) and highlights the role of mathematics in illuminating the patterns and structures all around us.  The dynamic exhibits, galleries, and programs at MoMath are designed to stimulate inquiry, spark curiosity, and reveal the wonders of mathematics.  The Museum’s innovative exhibits will engage visitors of every age, from 1 to 100! Whether you visit in person at their New York City location,  experience their Math Midway 2 Go traveling exhibits, or join their online programs, you and your kids will be amazed by the relevance and beauty of math.Connect with The National Museum of Math:Website: momath.orgWebsite for Rosenthal Prize: rosenthalprize.momath.orgMath Midway 2 Go: mm2go.orgVirtual Venus orbit game: venus.momath.orgTwitter: @momath1Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Inspire2Dev was founded by a group of high school students to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students. They seek to inspire kids through fun and collaborative environments of free virtual Hackathons. Their 2nd Free Virtual Hackathon for middle schoolers and incoming 9th graders is happening Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 from 9:00am - 4:30pm PDTCharlotte Law, founder of Inspire2Dev, is a rising Senior at Dougherty Valley High School in California who loves STEM, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biotech. She and her friends founded Inspire2Dev to provide a supportive environment for middle school students, from anywhere in the country, to learn more about STEM and collaborate with others to create innovative and meaningful projects.Connect with Inspire2Dev:Website inspire2dev.orgSign up for the 2022 HackathonInstagram @inspire2devChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Kids love to be creative. Erik Thorstensson learned that when he created a simple connector that allowed for the joining of straws and cardboard. Kids were instantly hooked on the simple & intuitive STEM resource. Today, Strawbees is an award-winning Swedish EdTech company focused on inspiring the next generation of inventors. Using building and coding systems, and proven hands-on methodology, teachers worldwide are seeing student engagement soar using Strawbees. Regardless of age or ability, their STEAM learning tools are ideal for developing creative confidence and problem-solving skills of kids everywhere. Start learning about the power of Strawbees by trying the simple Shoemerang Boomerang activity.Find out more about Strawbees:Website: strawbees.comStrawbees classroom website: classroom.strawbees.comSimple STEAM ideas: classroom.strawbees.com/simple-steam-ideasTwitter @StrawbeesChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

The annual 3M Young Scientist Challenge is the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5-8. This one-of-a-kind video competition has sparked a sense of wonder and discovery in hundreds of thousands of students and enhanced science, innovation and communication across the United States. Students submit a 1-2 minute video describing a unique solution to an everyday problem for the chance to win $25,000 and an exclusive 3M Mentorship. Ten finalists will be chosen for their passion for science, spirit of innovation and ingenuity, and effective communication skills.When first launched in 1999, the Young Scientist Challenge had the same mission it does today: to foster a new generation of American scientists at an age when interest in science generally declines. In 2008, Discovery Education joined forces with 3M – one of the world’s most notable innovators – to cultivate the next generation of problem-solvers and give students the unique opportunity to work directly with 3M scientists. Jeff Emslander is a 3M Scientist and has helped mentor finalists as part of the Young Scientist Challenge for many years. Your students can enter their innovative idea videos by May 16, 2022. If that entry date has passed, make a note to start getting kids ready for next year's challenge!Find out more about the 3M Young Scientist Challenge:Website: youngscientistlab.com/challengeMore resources for educators: youngscientistlab.com Follow #YoungScientist on social mediaChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

We live in a digital age which gives us many benefits. However, many kids have lost a connection to working with their hands. When kids create, they take pride in what they've made, break down complex ideas, collaborate with others, and learn skills that can save or earn them money.Mike Schloff created Maplewoodshop in 2016 to help all children develop life skills through woodworking in any classroom. He's an experienced local woodworker and parent of a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old. Mike has taught woodworking to over 100 children at Maker Faires and at a collective school in Montclair. He has worked with elementary school children in classroom settings in Hoboken. He has also taught ESL and has mentored people over his 20-year professional career. Mike is a member of the North Jersey Woodworkers Association.Books mentioned in the podcast:Building To Teach - Teaching Math through Boatbuilding - Joe YouchaThe Wisdom of Hands - Book on teaching woodworking to youth - Doug StoweBy Hound and Eye - Graphic novel on teaching design and geometry - Jim Tolpin and George WalkerFrom Truth to Tools - Graphic novel on language, the physical world, and geometry -  - Jim Tolpin and George WalkerConnect with Mike & Maplewoodshop:Website: maplewoodshop.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpPIu2juABNjm_2ZoMjrx4wTwitter: @MaplewoodshopNJFacebook: @MaplewoodshopNJChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Space inspires. The United States' space agency NASA has propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe through journeys to space. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.NASA STEM Engagement delivers tools for students and educators to learn and succeed. They seek to:Create unique opportunities for a diverse set of students to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA’s people, content and facilities.Attract diverse groups of students to STEM through learning opportunities that spark interest and provide connections to NASA’s mission and work.Mike Kincaid,  Associate Administrator at the Office of STEM Engagement, and Alicia Baturoni Cortez, Human Spaceflight Embed at Office of STEM Engagement, share some of the great resources and opportunities available to educators and students through NASA STEM.Connect with NASA STEM:Website: stem.nasa.govTwitter: @NASASTEMFacebook: @NASASTEMEngagementYouTube: NASA STEMPinterest: NASA STEMResources mentioned during the podcast:Artemis resources: stem.nasa.gov/artemisNASA EXPRESS Newsletter: nasa.gov/stem/expressArtemis I Learning Pathway Newsletter: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artemis-i-registration-144043131885NASA Connects: nasacentral.force.com/cop/s/Internship opportunities: intern.nasa.govChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

What do your kids want to be when they grow up? Alyssa has know since she was 3 that she wanted to be an astronaut and fly to Mars!Alyssa Carson, 20, is not just a normal college student studying biology at Florida Institute of Technology looking to be the first woman on Mars.  She owns her own condo, has her rocket license, advanced scuba certification, a pilot license, skydiving class A license, and is a certified Aquanaut. Amongst all of that and her studies, she encourages financial best practices by working with CCU Florida, voted the Best Banking Service in Brevard County, Florida, to teach these skills to others her age as they begin their financial journey. She is part of CCU’s newly launched 321 Financial Liftoff! Educational series, supporting the needs of younger generations as they learn different pathways towards financial stability. Connect with AlyssaWebsite: nasablueberry.com Instagram: @nasablueberryTwitter: @nasablueberry1Facebook: @nasablueberryChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Students learn best when they are engaged...Breakout EDU provides an opportunity for students to play active roles in their classrooms. Engagement soars as students become immersed in the game – asking questions, solving problems, and participating in group discussions.Adam Bellow is the founder and CEO of Breakout EDU, but more importantly Adam is a former teacher (and a dad) who knows how important engagement and collaboration are to the educational process for every kid!You can even start a free 14-day trial: breakoutedu.com/freetrialConnect with Adam & Breakout EDUWebsite breakoutedu.comBreakoutEDU Twitter: @BreakoutEDUAdam's Twitter: @adambellowAdam's Email: [email protected]: facebook.com/breakouteduChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Drones aren't just a toy. They can be an incredible tool for STEM learning. Scott Buell of Drone Legends shares some great ideas for getting started with Drones.Kids are immersed in a world of videos, graphics, digital experiences, and on-demand interactions. How can educators activate curiosity when there’s so much to compete with, and we're already busy? Scott Buell created Drone Legends to help educators find great resources, ideas, and curriculum for engaging kids with drones. Kids are capable of out-of-this-world achievements, and with drones, the sky is the limit. Drone Legends’ offers high-tech, teamwork-oriented curriculum for school classrooms, holiday programs, summer enrichment, and weekend fun. Resources mentioned during the episode:Tello drone by DJI, "this is the best starter drone for this price" https://amzn.to/3Jmss9c3D print file of the Tello Drone Flip Cup: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/127Nq-cT_d_3R4KAhwXa65yTyj9P2Dare?usp=sharingConnect with Scott & Drone LegendsWebsite dronelegends.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Drone_LegendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearedronelegendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedronelegends/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DroneLegendsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearedronelegendsPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DroneLegends/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Leadership isn't just for CEO's and Principals. Everyone is a leader. Especially educators. And those leadership skills that we have as teachers can translate into the lives of our students.John VanDusen has been a teacher, a coach, and a member of the US Military. These three roles have given him a unique perspective on what it takes to be a "servant leader" to those around us. His book Lesson 1: Leveraging Leadership in Everyday Life takes experiences from the classroom, the locker room, and the battlefield and shapes them into leadership lessons that you can use at work, with your family, or anywhere that you are called upon to lead. (Use code dailystem to save at checkout)Connect with JohnWebsite johnvandusen.comTwitter @mr_jvd Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Creating a project from scratch can be difficult for the casual builder. Finding the right directions, the right parts, and the right tools—all at the right price—can be a major hurdle, especially for a busy teacher.Josh Zimmerman started Brown Dog Gadgets because he was a teacher looking for those resources and instructions his students could understand. He and his team create kits and projects for creators of all ages and budgets. Follow their step-by-step project directions, learn more with their classroom resources, or find individual parts to dream up your own creations. No matter how or what you create, Brown Dog Gadgets can help you learn the basics of electronics, circuitry, and solar energy.Connect with Josh & Brown Dog Gadgets :Website browndoggadgets.comTwitter @BrownDogGadgetsYouTube BrownDogGadgetsInstagram @browndoggadgetsFacebook @BrownDogGadgetsChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

3d printing is not just for nerdy teachers anymore. Every educator can start 3d printing with their kids, but some people just don't know how to start.Keven Rinaman is an educator, author, podcaster, coach, and 3d printing expert.He has taught history, math, and technology at middle and high school grades, and has served as the technology director and Dean of Students for his district. Keven has coached numerous sports including: wrestling, golf, baseball and esports. He is a graduate of Heidelberg University and Western Governors University, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Tiffin University. Keven is the author of 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom, the host of an educational podcast titled, Magic Potion EDU, and blogs at TeachersTechToolbox.com. Keven has spoken at numerous national and regional conferences including FETC and OETC. Connect with Keven :Website teacherstechtoolbox.comTwitter @kevenrinaman3DU Book on AmazonThe Wired Educator group wirededucator.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

2021 marks the 12th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which challenges U.S. students in grades 6–12 to use STEM to tackle local issues of national importance in a sustainable way. Now through November 15, 2021, public school teachers across the U.S. can apply for this year’s program and submit their activity plans that enable students to inspire real-world change to address critical issues in their communities using problem-based learning. “We have seen the incredible projects that have emerged from the minds of students through this contest, and we cannot wait to see the ideas that come to life this year that will undoubtedly ignite lasting impact on communities while reducing our collective impact on the planet,” said Ann Woo, Senior Director of Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Electronics America. Samsung Solve for Tomorrow National Winner Jim Flemming also shares how the contest has impacted his students and his community. The competition engages students in STEM education and problem-based learning to solve local issues of national importance.For the past decade, Samsung has awarded $20 million in technology and classroom materials to more than 2,500 public schools in the United States. To enter the contest, and for official contest rules, please visit samsung.com/solve. The deadline to submit is 11:59 p.m. ET on November 15, 2021.If you're listening to this episode after that, check out all the resources on samsung.com/solvefortomorrow and start preparing & brainstorming to enter next year!Connect with Solve for Tomorrow :Website samsung.com/solvefortomorrowTwitter @SamsungNewsUSInstagram @solvefortomorrowFacebook facebook.com/SamsungSolveForTomorrowChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

"The second you're the smartest person in the room is the moment you stop learning things." Grace Dirig, the new face of mega popular YouTube channel, The King Of Random (or TKOR), which currently boasts more than 12.6M followers, joined the channel after a nationwide search for a new member to join the TKOR family. The then college student majoring in Meteorology fit the bill—armed with the knowledge, passion, curiosity, and personality to push the channel forward in its adventuring, exploring, and understanding science endeavors. As the first female member of TKOR and first female host of the channel, Grace has helped grow the channel in many ways, but her impact on the female demographic has been the most impressive; showing young people science is for everyone and it is everywhere. She will also be the host of Random Theory, a new podcast launching late 2021. Random Theory emphasizes empowering listeners to ask questions about the world around them and show them that not only is science an intricate part of life but talking about science doesn’t have to be intense or boring, it can be casual and fun. Grace cleverly combines scientific concepts with everyday life and asks the questions that sometimes lead her down a random rabbit hole of information, but at the end of the podcast, that rabbit hole ends up being a critical learning element that helps her listeners appreciate and question the world around them. Each episode spotlights a question existing in the world and is backed up with scientific information. Grace isn’t an expert in all science areas, but she has enough curiosity and excitement about the world around her that it is infectious to the listener.Check out Grace’s favorite video! This Catapult Throws People - YouTubeAlso check out the O2 Depletion video and the Robot and Dog video!MORE ABOUT TKORDedicated to exploration and adventure in our everyday lives, TKOR videos range from jumping out of airplanes to building lasers that reach the stars. Led by Grace, the team at TKOR brings an energetic and playful approach to explain principles of science in digestible ways. Their curious and eccentric personalities have built an invested and action-oriented fan-base. They’re building up the next generation of science creators through collaborations with channels like Louis Weisz and Jake Makes. Connect with Grace & The King of Random:YouTube youtube.com/thekingofrandomInstagram @thekingofrandomChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

There's been a lot of talk about how technology can help change education, without a lot of "how" behind it. Some schools are using VR technology to put students in immersive situations where the content being taught is connected to emotion & experience. Anurupa Ganguly created PrismsVR to radically change how lessons are "taught" and help kids be immersed in their learning! Check out the trailer for what a PrismsVR module is likeAnurupa's entry point to Education began as a Physics and Math teacher in the Boston Public Schools. For 10+ years since then, Anurupa has led STEM curriculum and teacher preparation across the largest educational systems in the US including the NYC DOE, Boston Public Schools and Success Academy Charter Schools. Through her experience as a district and charter administrator, she found that she did not have the learning tools to deliver the outcomes her leaders and teachers were accountable for, and the personal sense-making journeys that students deserve while developing foundational mathematical reasoning & proficiencies. She was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR grant to build a scalable learning platform that actualizes pedagogies that we know work best, but weren't possible until recent advances in IVR and AI technologies. Her mission is to rapidly improve student performance and  engagement in the mathematical sciences while crafting the instructor aids and training required to operationalize innovative technologies in the classroom. Anurupa holds a BS & M.Eng in electrical engineering from MIT and an EdM in Curriculum & Teaching from Boston University.Connect with Anurupa & PrismsVR:Website prismsvr.comYouTube youtube.com/channel/UC7ynE99A9OrboiCMGKDrb2QTwitter  @prismsofrealityInstagram @prismsofrealityChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

STEM is more than helping kids build and create. As kids grow and learn, their brains are developing billions of neurons. The learning atmosphere we create in our classroom can help kids really retain the lessons they learn and build a sense of wonder & creativity.Bonnie Kirkley has been teaching kids since 2003, and in her recent roles as a Gifted instructor and STEAM Support Specialist, she has shared a passion for great STEM learning for every kid. Her website iheartsteam.com and I Heart STEAM Podcast have been helpful for many teachers. Connect with Bonnie:Website iheartsteam.comInstagram @iheartsteamTwitter  @iheartsteamFacebook  @iheartsteamChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Teachers are great at finding ways to make learning exciting & relevant on a limited budget. Angela, Julie, & Lisa are 3 educators who decided to turn their STEM lessons built on fairy tales into a book to help educators. Tinkering With Tales is all about helping educators learn to look for problems to solve in the books their kids are reading. Tinkering with Tales connects engaging STEM lessons with 12 classic fairy tales. Each chapter refers to an easily accessible story and provides a structured 5E STEM lesson aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. The supplies and materials required for the investigations are readily available at little or no cost. STEM & literacy are perfect together!The Authors:Angela Stanford, Ed.D, NBCT, has spent 30 years teaching students in K-12 schools through higher education. She taught elementary and middle school science and mathematics in the early years and then specialized her focus while a science specialist for a STEM school. Angela is currently an Associate Professor of Education and the Director of Middle School and STEM Education Programs at Southern Arkansas University. Julie Quast, Ed.D., NBCT, is an Assistant Professor at Henderson State University with almost 20 years experience in education. Her various roles in education include teaching kindergarten, fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, serving as a K-6 Literacy Coach, assistant principal, and curriculum coordinator. Lisa Oden, Ed.D, is an Associate Professor at Southern Arkansas University with more than 30 years of experience teaching at the elementary and college levels, with a specialty in preparing educators in literacy and pedagogical methods. Learn more:Website tinkeringwithtales.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Marla Rosenthal & Christine Dixon are K-8 STEM educators in southern California, with a big focus on innovation, design, and making. They took their teaching to the next level during the pandemic by working together across district lines to help their kids have even better STEM learning experiences. Their choice boards & STEAM lesson starters are great resources (find them here: https://makedesigninnovate.weebly.com/bloglesson-share )Connect with Marla & Christine:Website makedesigninnovate.weebly.comTwitter for Marla @teachseussTwitter for Christine  @christinedixonInstagram for Christine @makedesigninnovateInstagram for Marla @teachseusskidsChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Matt Zigler is one of those teachers we need to clone and put into every school. Not only is he a fantastic artist, he uses his design skills to help kids create projects that help people in need.He also views his job as a "maker teacher" a little like a librarian, pointing the way to resources that kids and staff members need.The Wheelchair Stroller project his students created ended up all over the news, including NBC Washington and the CBS Evening News!Learn more about:Make:able Challenge makeablechallenge.comProject Invent projectinvent.org (learn more on Ep 199) Brown Dog Gadgets browndoggadgets.comConnect with Matt:Website for Matt's BIT Lab https://sites.google.com/bullis.org/bitlab-site/Twitter @BullisBITlabMedium medium.com/@matthewziglerChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Shari Eskenas founded Sundae Electronics with the mission of creating an innovative consumer electronics brand with products that improve people's everyday lives. She is an entrepreneur, electrical engineer, and inventor holding multiple patents. Shari enjoys brainstorming new ideas and creating novel products that involve programming microcontrollers.Shari has also written 2 children's picture books to teach kids of all ages about coding! Her newest book tells the story of a day packed with fun activities like eating pizza and playing miniature golf. But this is no ordinary story- it's written in the Python programming language. Her goal for the A Day in Code book series is to provide beginners with a fun introduction to computer programming languages through beautiful picture books.Get a copy of the book A Day in Code - Python on AmazonLearn more about the new book A Day in Code - PythonLearn about Shari's 1st book A Day in Code - C ProgrammingConnect with Shari:Website sundaelectronics.comTwitter @sundaelectronicFacebook @SundaeElectronicsInstagram @sundaelectronicsChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

How long has STEM been around?In this interview, Chris talks with his grandpa Gene “Herb” Clark, who was born on Christmas day in 1925. He graduated high school at the age of sixteen. While in the Navy, Gene studied radio communications and helped send and receive important information during World War II. He later worked for a company that made control cables, including the ones used on the first moon buggy on the Apollo 15 mission! So what did STEM look like in Gene’s day? And why should you have your kids interview someone in their lives?Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Inspire2Dev was founded to make a positive impact in communities by providing STEM learning opportunities for middle school students nationwide in a fun and collaborative environment through our free Hackathons. Their 1st Free Virtual Hackathon for middle school students is happening July 24, 2021. Charlotte Law, founder of Inspire2Dev, is a rising Junior at Dougherty Valley High School in California who loves STEM, computer science, artificial intelligence, and biotech. She founded Inspire2Dev to provide a supportive environment for middle school students, from anywhere in the country, to learn more about STEM and collaborate with others to create innovative and meaningful projects.Connect with Inspire2Dev:Website inspire2dev.orgSign up for the HackathonInstagram @inspire2devChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Kids just need healthy doses of inspiration...Jen Swanson is one of the best & most versatile STEM & Science educators around! Her background in Chemistry & at the US Naval Academy have given her a unique perspective when creating books & resources for educators.In addition to writing books & creating podcasts, Jen also speaks at conferences, schools, libraries, & more! Check out all of her great resources & her new book Rocks, Fossils, and Shell HuntingConnect with Jennifer:Everything about Jen Swanson jenniferswansonbooks.comSolve it for Kids Podcast website solveitforkids.comSTEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.comSTEM Tuesday website fromthemixedupfiles.com/stem-tuesday/Listen to Jen on Episode #175 and Episode #170 of the STEM Everyday PodcastChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Research  reveals it is at the age of 10 that girls move from being excited to put their ideas forward on the subjects of science and technology to being more interested in being ‘likeable and pretty’. Organizations and schools in Sweden are joining forces to try to reverse this trend. Through a series of workshops, Volvo Construction Equipment together with Mälardalen University and researcher Ulrika Sultan are challenging girls to come up with technological solutions to some real-life societal problems – such as how to make recycling fun – in order not to only make them more confident in their engineering capabilities but show how engineering can make the world more sustainable. Press Release: https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/news-and-events/press-releases/2021/innovation-has-no-gender-volvo-ce-inspiring-tomorrows-female-engineers/Anna Sannö is Research Strategy Manager in the Advanced Engineering department of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), where she specializes in collaborating with partner organizations with a focus on sustainable development. She also holds an Industrial PhD in Innovation and Product Realization from Mälardalen University and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers Technical University. She has worked for Volvo CE and within Technology since 2006.Connect with Anna & find out more about the program:Website: www.volvoce.comEmail: [email protected] Release: https://www.volvoce.com/global/en/news-and-events/press-releases/2021/innovation-has-no-gender-volvo-ce-inspiring-tomorrows-female-engineers/Twitter: @volvoceglobalFacebook: @volvoceglobalChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Are you looking for research based & practical ideas for being a better STEM educator? Fi Morrison was, and in 2021 started STEM ED Magazine to help people share their ideas & expertise in STEM. Her biggest piece of advice for educators is to "give it a go!"In her spare time, Fi is a full-time teacher of little kids, a Digital Literacy Coach + STEM Club Coordinator, and a mom. She's also passionate about girls in STEM and engaging the youngest of students in STEM.Read every issue stemedmagazine.com/magazineSupport STEM ED on Patreon patreon.com/stemedmagazineConnect with Fi & STEM ED Magazine:Website stemedmagazine.comEmail [email protected] @stemedmagazineFacebook @stemedmagazineChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Jim Cybulski is a co-founder of Foldscope, the ultra-affordable, paper microscope that you assemble yourself. Designed to be inexpensive, durable, and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes, Foldscope brings hands-on microscopy to new places! It has reached over 1 million people and created a global community of explorers unlike any other!Foldscope is a company that develops low-cost scientific tools with the mission of making science accessible to everyone around the world. Foldscope is rugged, durable, and 100% waterproof; with over 1,000X magnification with digital zoom, it resolves single-cell bacteria (0.18 NA). You can learn more about us in this PDF. Foldscope is a powerful tool that allows students to carry on scientific explorations anywhere - which makes it perfect for remote learning! You can read about the impact Foldscope has been having on students of the Ector County Independent School District (Texas, US) here.Connect with Jim & Foldscope:Website foldscope.comYouTube youtube.com/channel/UC8jNuT-a9rqdrtBYxDPYuOQTwitter @teamfoldscopeFacebook facebook.com/foldscopeInstagram @teamfoldscopeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Carly & Adam love helping educators teach STEM better together. Their STEM Teacher's Club Facebook group has become a destination for sharing questions, ideas, & resources to help educators, especially elementary educators, be better STEM educators.Their Heart of STEM Teacher Summit is planned for June 21-23, 2021...Join thousands of educators worldwide and discover the fascinating connections of STEAM, Kindness, Real World Problems, and SEL!18 Hours of Professional DevelopmentAccess to Online Community of 1,000+ teachers for collaborationDownloadable STEM Activities from Carly and AdamGiveaways from Sponsors and Carly and AdamCan't make it live? No worries...You get access to all sessions, materials, and content for 1 year to watch or rewatch in your own time.Sign up for the 2021 Heart of STEM Teacher SummitConnect with Learn about the STEM Teacher's Club:Website stemteachersclub.comFacebook ElementarySTEMTeachersClubChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

 Kayla Norville is a brand new STEM Coordinator at a middle school in rural North Carolina. She's also the founder of Bright in the Middle, which specializes in creating engaging middle school science activities. Kayla also has a Ph.D. in Learning and Teaching in STEM Education, with a focus in science education.As a STEM Coordinator, she's working to help her school become a STEM School of Distinction in NC by focusing on standards-based STEM in non-STEM content areas and STEM content area classrooms.Connect with Kayla:Website brightinthemiddle.comInstagram @bright.in.the.middleFacebook Bright-in-the-MiddleChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Looking for a great virtual event to engage your students, especially older students, and especially girls, in the excitement of STEM Careers?STEMpede 2021 is a FREE virtual event (May 5-6, 2021) focused on young women in STEM. Attendees will learn about the careers of inspiring female speakers as well as the technical side of their work. After all, what better way to learn than from those who are the most passionate.Speakers include Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland form the University of Waterloo , Menita Prasad from the Vancouver Zoo, and many more. This event will act as a platform for students to learn in more detail about the work and careers of inspiring women in STEM! Young women in STEM will have opportunities to connect with their peers and professors alike. Sign up FREE at https://stempede2021.carrd.co/Find out more: Website   stempede2021.carrd.co/Instagram @stempede2021Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

STEM Meets the Challenge of the Pandemic was created by STEM Leads The Way to help students learn about the ways  STEM professionals are helping lead forward in the pandemic. Through virtual experiences, this effort brings forward ways that STEM professionals and the companies they work at—in Minnesota and throughout the world—are using science, engineering, technology, and mathematics to find innovative and cutting-edge solutions to the challenges introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic.Check out the Career videos: www.stemleadstheway.org/explore-stem-careers/Connect with STEM Leads The Way:Website  stemleadstheway.orgTwitter @StemLeadstheWayConnect with Katie engagenonprofits.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Any student can invent.Any student can engineer.Any student can make a difference.Project Invent is a nonprofit organization that trains high school educators in design thinking, engineering, and entrepreneurship. After their training, educators use their knowledge to empower high school students to invent new technologies for social good. Project Invent empowers students with the 21st-century skills to succeed individually and impact globally, through invention. Their goal is to create a generation of fearless, compassionate problem solvers.For example, one of the Project Invent teams invented a belt for a blind man in their community. After hearing about the dangers he faces when walking along the sidewalk, the students created a belt that warned him when we began to veer.Project Invent founder Connie Liu created Project Invent after using her MIT engineering degree in the classroom. She was recently named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list of education leaders!Connect with Project Invent:Website  projectinvent.orgTwitter @Project_inventConnect with Connie:Website  conniekliu.comTwitter @ckliu95Linkedin connieliu95Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Kids all around the world are in need of prosthetics. The kids in your classroom can help, thanks to the Limb Kind Foundation (limbkind.org)Robert Schulman, C.P. is a Certified Prosthetist who founded the Limb Kind Foundation in 2019 and serves as the organization’s Executive Director.  Limb Kind was founded with the goal of improving the lives of children with limb loss both domestic and international, by strengthening the amputee community, and providing pediatric prosthetic care to all.Robert, a native Long Islander, graduated from SUNY University of Buffalo in June 1994 with a B.A. degree in Sociology. It was after graduation that Robert discovered the field of Prosthetics, and what would turn out to be his life’s passion. He started out as a Prosthetic Technician at Allied Orthopedics in Brooklyn, NY, learning how to build and fabricate prosthetic limbs, and is now a Certified Prosthetist. Robert has helped thousands of men, women, and children with limb loss, regain their independence after providing them with prosthetic limbs. Watch Robert's TedX "Be Kind, Limb Kind"  TalkWatch the NBC News story on the Show Your Shine Fashion ShowListen to educator Angela Abend on Ep 120 of the STEM Everyday PodcastConnect with Limb Kind:Website limbkind.orgTwitter @LimbKindFacebook @LimbKindFoundationInstagram @LimbKindFoundationChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

What if kids, especially girls, really believed they could grow up and be anything? Laurie Wallmark was one of those kids, and so are the women she’s written about.Laurie is a full-time, award winning children’s book author, and she “loves it.” Some previous jobs she’s held are software engineer, owner of a mail order company (she had a bookstore on the Web before Amazon did!), and computer science professor.Laurie's latest book CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER: HOW ELIZEBETH FRIEDMAN CHANGED THE COURSE OF TWO WORLD WARS tells the exciting story of how a cryptographer helped capture rum runners and break up Nazi spy rings. The back matter shows kids how they can crack the code and exchange secret messages with their friends. Scattered throughout the book's illustrations are hidden messages for kids to find and decode. For those who want to learn more, the back matter also includes a description of how codes and ciphers work, as well as information about cryptography today. Readers will learn how to keep their information safe, whether shopping online, surfing the web, or simply texting. Her other #WomenInSTEM picture book biographies are:NUMBERS IN MOTION: SOPHIE KOWALEVSKI, QUEEN OF MATHEMATICIANHEDY LAMARR’S DOUBLE LIFEGRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODEADA BYRON LOVELACE AND THE THINKING MACHINELearn more about Laurie on Ep 174 of the STEM Everyday PodcastConnect with Laurie:Website lauriewallmark.comSTEAM Team Books website steamteambooks.comTwitter @lauriewallmarkFacebook facebook.com/lauriewallmarkauthorChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Code is the new literacy. Six hundred years ago, most people couldn’t read. In 1440, the invention of the printing press laid the groundwork for massive increases in literacy and ushered in the modern era. Today, computers and the internet are causing a similar tectonic shift. Reading and writing are foundational skills, and in our digital world, coding is too. But coding can be intimidating to learn. What is code? Where do you even start? In Read Write Code, Jeremy Keeshin demystifies the world of computers, starting at the beginning to explain the basic building blocks of today’s tech: programming, the internet, data, apps, the cloud, cybersecurity, algorithms, artificial intelligence, and more. As CEO and Co-founder of odeHS, Keeshin has helped teach coding to millions of students over the last decade. Complex concepts are explained in friendly and engaging ways, with interactive examples and practical tips. This book is a must-read for modern educators and anyone who wants to understand why code matters today.Jeremy Keeshin is the CEO and Co-founder of CodeHS, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. He is an expert in computer science education and education technology, and he has visited hundreds of schools all over the world. Prior to starting CodeHS, he taught computer science at Stanford. Learn more at readwritecodebook.comFind out more about the programs at  CodeHS.comConnect with Jeremy:Twitter @jkeeshWebsite jeremykeeshin.comLinkedInChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Cybersecurity is more than just stopping hackers. Adding cybersecurity learning to a classroom can help kids experience more practical hands-on learning and expose them to careers they never dreamed of.A new report reveals that cybersecurity is a growing issue for K-12 schools around the country, with about 19 bills introduced in 2020 to help schools with issues related to cyber.With millions of children across the country learning online and schools being a top target of cyber-attacks, now is a critical time for cybersecurity education—for teachers on down to kindergarteners. A recently released benchmark report on the state of cybersecurity education in K-12 schools, shows that less than 50% of students in the U.S. have access to cybersecurity education today.Kevin Nolten, the director of CYBER.ORG, a cybersecurity workforce development organization, shares why it's vital for K-12 schools to get cybersecurity education in the hands of more teachers and students. He also shares the importance of basic cyber skills for all and how cybersecurity education can fill the growing cybersecurity workforce gap (expected to reach 1.8 million open jobs by 2022). The free resources available on CYBER.ORG are tailored to help any age student learn more about the challenges of cybersecurity.Connect with Kevin:Website: CYBER.ORGTwitter: @cyber_dot_orgTwitter: @KevinNoltenChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

Erik has thought a lot about how to get kids building a growth mindset through homework that truly enhances learning and isn't just busywork. His new book, 12 Characteristics of Deliberate Homework, defines what deliberate homework looks like and provides relevant, actionable suggestions to guide your homework decisions. You'll uncover how to think through these 12 characteristics of homework: reasonable completion timethe right level of complexityappropriate frequencyserves a specific purposealigns with learning targetsguided by a learning mindsetcontains a thoughtful formatfits the learning sequencecommunicated clearlyfollowed by feedbackuses grades to guide progressimplementation is consistentErik Youngman, Ed.D, is a father and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment in Libertyville, IL. He's also an author & advocate for growth mindset, continuous learning, feedback, metacognition, & innovation.Get a copy of 12 Characteristics of Deliberate HomeworkLearn more about Erik:Twitter: twitter.com/erik_youngman Blog on TeachBetter: teachbetter.com/author/erik-youngman/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

EarthEcho International, the global nonprofit founded on the belief that youth have the power to change our planet, is accepting submissions for the 2021 OurEcho Challenge until April 22, 2021.  The STEM competition is designed to engage young problem solvers in studying, respecting and protecting the diversity of species and ecosystems that make life on earth possible. Teams of middle school students, guided by a teacher or mentor, are challenged to address the decline in biodiversity by identifying threats to natural resources in their communities and developing innovative solutions. The competition is made possible through the support of Aramco Americas. To learn more, please visit ourechochallenge.org.   “During last year’s inaugural OurEcho Challenge we were blown away by the ingenuity, passion and determination of young leaders ready, willing and able to take on the growing global decline of biodiversity,” said Philippe Cousteau, Jr., founder of EarthEcho International. “The Challenge provides students with a platform to turn their love of nature into a plan of action to support the diverse native species and habitats that exist in their own communities and to inspire others to do the same.”This spring, EarthEcho will select 10 finalist teams to compete for three project grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to turn their ideas into reality.  Sign up for the challenge OurEchoChallenge.org Learn more about EarthEcho:Website: earthecho.orgFacebook: facebook.com/earthecho  Twitter: twitter.com/earthecho Instagram: instagram.com/earthechoChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Did you know that our planet is over 70% covered by ocean? Maybe it should be called Ocean instead of Earth.Patricia Newman wrote Planet Ocean to share the story of what happens in the ocean. Patricia has also written a number of books with a nature theme to help educators combine STEM & Literacy in their classrooms and to help parents get their kids reading about STEM at home.Learn more about the book Planet OceanConnect with Patricia:Website patriciamnewman.comFind the educator resourcesChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Joshua is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Tech. He currently runs the Michigan Tech in Open Sustainability Technology (MOST) group and is also an adjunct professor in Mech and at Queens University, Canada where I run the Queens Applied Sustainability Group. Joshua's new book is designed for people interested in making and creating. It's filled with ways to save money by making use of free and open-source technologies on a wide range of products. There are chapters that cover how to make scientific tools for STEM, become a citizen scientist, and info on how to get free books on every subject imaginable. The book also covers the potential of DIY manufacturing and recycling projects that are appropriate for kids and can boost STEM education. Get the new new book Create, Share, and Save Money Using Open-SourceProjectsConnect with Joshua:Website appropedia.org/Category:MOSTTwitter @profpearceChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Emily just wants to help make STEM practical, simple, and easy enough for every classroom and every family to experience STEM learning together. Her new book 15-Minute STEM Part 2  is filled with 40 simple projects to get kids making and creating. Emily Hunt is an experienced primary school teacher whose role as a science subject leader at a school in Bristol ignited a passion for promoting STEM education. During a recent year abroad in the USA she developed a popular website and blog offering STEM activities and advice for educators working with the primary age range. She also worked within the US education system to deliver science outreach, and holds a master's in education from the University of Cambridge.Get the new 15-Minute STEM Part 2 BookAlso check out the original 15-Minute STEM BookConnect with Emily:Website howtostem.co.ukTwitter @HowToSTEMChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Kids love superheroes. They know that superheroes solve big problems, and they want to solve big problems too.  Shari & Matt Brady are super educators who contributed to DC Comic's first STEM themed comic book Flash Facts!Flash Facts—DC’s newest middle grade graphic novel—takes readers ages 8-12 on 10 thrilling adventures, mixing heroic tales of DC Super Heroes with valuable lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The anthology is curated by Big Bang Theory star, author, and scientist Mayim Bialik, PhD, and is written and drawn by some of the biggest names in middle grade and comics publishing! A first of its kind for DC, Flash Facts is a unique pairing of STEM, comics, and DC Super Heroes. The book provides a helpful bridge between lessons taught inside the classroom and our everyday lives by demonstrating some of the most kid-approved subjects like virtual reality, 3-D printing, forensics, space and so much more, through iconic DC characters like Batman, the Flash, Supergirl and Cyborg who use STEM as part of their hero identity.In the age of at-home learning, parents and teachers can feel at ease giving Flash Facts to their aspiring superheroes knowing the book was vetted by a team of educational experts to ensure scientific accuracy. After reading, kids and families can put their newfound STEM knowledge to the test with a collection of fun, super-heroic science experiments at the back of the book.Find out more about the Flash Facts book:Get a copy or learn more at dccomics.com/graphic-novels/flash-factsTrailer for the book Flash Facts: Ten Terrific Tales about Science and TechnologyConnect with Shari & Matt:Website thescienceof.orgTwitter @scienceof_orgChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Growing up, Miriam's dad wanted her to go into computer science. She thought that computers were gray and boring. "It took me 30 years to find the creative and human side of technology and I don't want the same to happen to our children."As a coding teacher, Miriam Tocino has taught hundreds of students to switch their careers into tech. TELLING STORIES has helped her to make abstract concepts accessible and keep kids engaged.As the author of the Zerus & Ona books, Miriam aims to bring what she learned during her days as a teacher into people's homes and help spark children's curiosity for the world of computers.Find out more about the Zerus and Ona books:Website zerusandona.comTwitter @zerusandonaSubscribe to the newsletter & get a free resource download zerusandona.com/pages/dailystemConnect with MiriamTwitter @miriamtocinoemail [email protected](the other book Miriam mentioned in the episode: Ada Lovelace, Poet and Scientist)Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Maybe you're an educator wondering how to really make technology easy in your school? Keven explains that it's all about trying, sometimes failing, and getting back up again. No matter what type of tech you're thinking of using in your classroom, there are people who can help."If each and every project goes off without a hitch, our students are going to miss out on an essential piece of maturing: overcoming adversity and building resiliency through failure."Keven Rinaman is the Director of Technology at Calvert Catholic Schools in Tiffin, OH. Keven aims to utilize his knowledge and skills to bring classroom technology tools to teachers all over the world. Keven is a Level 1 Google Certified Teacher, MakerBot Certified Curriculum Creator, and an Apple Teacher. When it comes to educational technology, Keven’s vision is using technology to engage, enhance, and extend lessons. Keven also the MAGIC Potion EDU Podcast as well as the Teacher’s Tech Toolbox blog.Connect with Keven:Website teacherstechtoolbox.comTwitter @kevenrinamanSubscribe to the MAGIC Potion EDU PodcastChoice Boards Resources  #1    #2    #3Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

From now until Jan 15, 2021, your students in 4th-8th grade can participate in a Virtual Science Fair sponsored by Future Goals & EVERFI.The Future Goals Virtual Science Fair gives kids the chance to imagine how STEM can enhance the NHL hockey game experience in three creative categories: Virtual Fan Engagement, Sustainability and Technology/Innovation.If their idea scores, they could take home an exciting NHL® STEM-At-Home Prize Pack full of tech to help you bring big innovations to life. Register & Find out more info at futuregoals.nhl.com/events/virtual-science-fair/Find more great free EVERFI & FutureGoals resources:FutureGoals website futuregoals.nhl.comEVERFI website everfi.com/k-12/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Did you ever wonder what it would take to get your students, your kids, to think with an engineering design mindset? Did you ever wonder what engineering really is?Marsha Tufft has a wonderful story of perseverance as she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to a successful career at GE Aviation. She's turned her passions for all things making and creating and STEM into a "second career" of teaching STEM camps and writing books to help kids get excited about STEM and Engineering! And don't forget to check out the great resources on her website putneydesigns.comLearn more about her books:Putney and the Magic eyePadhttps://readersfavorite.com/book-review/putney-and-the-magic-eyepadThe Cardboard Boat Race, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 2https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-cardboard-boat-raceThe Butterfly Detective, Putney and the Magic eyePad–Book 3https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-butterfly-detectiveConnect with Marsha:Website putneydesigns.comTwitter @MarshaTufftChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show