Alan grew up in Fort Worth Texas, and started taking Science Classes at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History when he was three years old.  He took classes there until the age of fourteen when the museum hired him to work as an assistant teacher! Alan worked there for 15 years learning how to hunt bugs, catch lizards, feed snakes, make liquid nitrogen ice cream, lick dinosaur bones, and dissect dead cars. Alan has taught Science classes to explorers of all levels from pre-kindergarten through adult. He regularly leads professional development for teachers looking for ways to add real science into their classrooms!Connect with Alan: WebsiteTwitterChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Eric Iversen has worked in learning for over 25 years. At the American Society for Engineering Education, he started the ASEE Engineering K-12 Center, an effort to catalyze engineering learning in K-12 classrooms. Featuring a website, a guidebook for high school students, annual workshops for K-12 teachers, and partnerships with diverse organizations, the Center earned over $1 million in the five years he ran it. He also worked with engineering and education deans to launch K-16 engineering education initiatives, and for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Mr. Iversen helped lead program operations and ran the training and outreach activities.Mr. Iversen received a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of North Carolina and a B.A. in English with high honors from the University of Virginia. After receiving his Ph.D., he taught English at the University of Texas, El Paso. Connect with Eric:WebsiteTwitterWhere can you find the Cybersecurity Student Workbook? http://start-engineering.com/cybersecurity-workbookChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

The STEM Network’s purpose is to connect science, technology, engineering, and math educators to discuss, explore and share best practices and research in STEM teaching and student learning through the use of technology. On this episode, Chris chats with ISTE's STEM Network leaders Julianne Ross-Kleinman, Jessica Shupik, and Charles Randolph.Connect with our guestsJuli's TwitterJessica's Twitter Charles's TwitterISTE WebsiteISTE TwitterChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Jenny Mitchell is an ELA teacher at Hull Prairie Intermediate in Perrysburg, Ohio. She took a non-traditional route into education starting out as a speech pathologist and through that, she found out teaching people was what she loved the most. Even though Jenny is an ELA teacher you can find a lot of STEM in the way she teaches.Connect with Jenny TwitterResources Jenny mentionedhttp://edu.bloxelsbuilder.com/https://cospaces.io/edu/https://plotagon.com/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Imagine a dynamic construction set that lets you build mazes, games, race tracks, with ramps, gates, hoops and more for your classroom robots!   Kinazium is hands on fun for building environments letting you gamify your robots and rolling toys! Programable sensors are included for timing, points, and more.  Kinazium unleashes the potential of robots by giving kids the tools to design mazes, games and more for playing, racing and competing. At home or in school, Kinazium engages kids for hours.  Susan Crouse is the Founder & CEO of Traxart Toys, and committed to helping kids "play and engage with robots in the classroom and at home."Find Kinazium on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kinazium/kinazium?ref=crak6aConnect with KinaziumWebsiteTwitterChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Welcome to part 2 of Chris's chat with Bill Van Loo. In part 2 Chris and Bill gets into some simple things like cardboard. Ease, simple, fun, cardboard. The importance of community. And some influencers for Bill's.It is not uncommon to find Bill working in a variety of media including wood, electronics, code, and digital fabrication as a maker. When he is not doing that he writes, produces, and records his own music and that of others plus a freelance photographer, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. By profession, Bill is a technology, engineering, and design educator. He is passionate about empowering kids. Currently employed at A2 STEAM at Northside, a brand-new K-8 program that is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools. he runs the STEAM Lab, the school’s space for hands-on learning through the STEAM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math). As a teacher, I value hands-on projects, cross-curricular learning experiences, and use of the design process to show students how to solve problems.Connect with Billbillvanloo.com/twitter.com/billvanlooteachinstagram.com/billvanloo/YouTubeCardboard Joining Techniqueserinriley.weebly.com/resources.htmlAdam Savage's Tested Websitetested.com/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

It is not uncommon to find Bill working in a variety of media including wood, electronics, code, and digital fabrication as a maker. When he is not doing that he writes, produces, and records his own music and that of others plus a freelance photographer, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. By profession, Bill is a technology, engineering, and design educator. He is passionate about empowering kids. Currently employed at A2 STEAM at Northside, a brand-new K-8 program that is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools. he runs the STEAM Lab, the school’s space for hands-on learning through the STEAM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math). As a teacher, I value hands-on projects, cross-curricular learning experiences, and use of the design process to show students how to solve problems.Connect with Billbillvanloo.com/twitter.com/billvanlooteachinstagram.com/billvanloo/YouTubeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Chris catches up with a past guest of the show Tori Cameron from episode #89. After several years of focusing on teaching math and science as a classroom teacher, she transitioned into the role of specialist teacher for a new STEAM lab. Tori has presented about various STEAM teaching practices at several conferences including Education Closet's Arts Integration and STEAM Conference and MassCUE.Tori loves connecting with people on Twitter about teaching and especially STEM/STEAM. Tori is also the host of STEAM up the classroom.Connect with ToriwebsiteTwitterSoundcloudChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Laurie has been working in technology and education for almost 30 years. She holds a Masters Degree from Cleveland State University in Curriculum and Foundations with a focus on Technology Education, and a Bachelors in Business from The Ohio State University. Currently, Laurie is a student in the Penn Graduate School of Education, Applied Computational Thinking Program.Connect with Laurie:twitter.com/Themrsgeekymrsgeeky.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jennifer Lee Quattrucci is an Early Childhood and Elementary School educator who has 23 years experience teaching at risk, Title 1 communities in the inner city of Providence, RI. As a national DonorsChoose ambassador, she connects teachers in high need areas with donors who want to help.Connect with Jennifertwitter.com/jenquattruccimommyteacherfashionista.com/Jennifer's Book https://t.co/rdrSO6exNHChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Andrew Kauffman is a lifelong learner who enjoys thinking about creating a culture of thinking and creation in all who he works with.  How do we approach any level of learner and help them to develop a passion for curiosity?  That’s what he strives for.  He teaches in an elementary school working on building curiosity and creativity.  Currently, he is a Project Lead the Way teacher/coach to help others see how STEAM can be incorporated into a student’s day.Connect with Andrew:twitter.com/atkauffmanandrewkauffman.org/ Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Alice Aspinall is a passionate high school mathematics teacher in Windsor, Ontario. She loves spending time with her husband and two children reading books, playing math games, and exploring the outdoors. Alice is a strong advocate of the growth mindset. She is continually looking for ways to build young people’s confidence in math and to make math fun, challenging, and satisfying. Her innovative lessons and her dedication in the classroom have made a positive impact on her students’ attitudes toward math. Her YouTube channel, “MrsALovesMath,” exemplifies her commitment to her students’ learning.Alice believes everyone can learn math and she is on a mission to prove it.Connect with Alice Aspinallyoutube.com/MrsALovesMathtwitter.com/EveryoneCanMatheveryonecanlearnmath.com/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Angela Abend is a 30 year veteran of the Oceanside School District in New York. She began her teaching career with sixth grade and a focus on social studies; she is now the district’s gifted/enrichment teacher for its PROJECT EXTRA program on the elementary level. A leader in the maker movement and considered "a top authority in gifted education" by Agilence, Angela’s PROJECT EXTRA students have presented at local Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faires and at the World Maker Faire in the Hall of Science in Queens, New York.Find Angela and Project Extratwitter.com/AngelaAbendhttps://www.facebook.com/create.change.90https://sites.google.com/oceansideschools.org/oceansideprojectextraChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Mandi Figlioli is an Instructional Designer, K-12 Administrator, MakerED Advocate, and Author of Miss Makey and the Magic Bin.  In 2014, She was introduced to the maker movement by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.  Making revived her childhood imagination and sparked a desire to create.  Miss Makey and the Magic Bin evolved out of sharing my passion with others, hoping to inspire them to embrace their inner maker.Find Miss Makey and the Magic Bin at:missmakey.com/product/miss-makey/Connect with Mandi Figlioli:missmakey.com/twitter.com/mrsfigmakesinstagram.com/mrsfigmakes/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

How would you like to explore the world around you in ways you never thought possible? How would you like your kids to explore in ways they never thought possible?Curiscope allows you to learn about the human body on a human body.   Cool right!  Co-founder Ben Kidd joins Chris Woods to discuss Curiscope and how it can open a world where you inspire curious kids to develop a love for science.Find out about Curiscopecuriscope.com/twitter.com/curiscopeinstagram.com/curiscope_official/youtube.com/channel/UCN0kAIH-Zlacf3XwhbXSenAChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jorge Valenzuela has served as an educator for the past 15 years and holds both computer science and administrative credentials. He coaches hundreds of educators- both face to face and virtually in Computer Science, Backwards Design Planning, Project-Based Learning (PBL) and the internationally acclaimed Engineering by Design curriculum. He delivers motivational keynotes for universities, school divisions, and educational organizations and is the lead coach for Lifelong Learning Defined, Inc, a National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education and a National Teacher Effectiveness Coach with the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.Connect with Jorge:lifelonglearningdefined.com/twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Mika McKinnon is a Consultant, Public Speaker, and Writer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  A physicist and geophysicist she specializes in all the apocalyptic disasters -- tsunami, earthquakes, asteroid impacts -- you know -- all the doom-riddled movie type science stuff.   As a science communicator, she is creative and passionate about this glorious universe around us.Connect with Mika:twitter.com/mikamckinnoninstagram.com/mika.mckinnon/about.me/mikamckinnonChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Stephen says it took him about 40 years to decide what he wanted to be.  He subcontractor for Southern California Edison, in construction, specialized in wooden boat construction for museums, and worked in restaurants.  Most of that was geared around engineering.  That is what makes The Maker Class a good fit for him. Connect with Stephen:twitter.com/s_routhstemtwitter.com/The_STEM_Academ Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Kasey graduated from Binghamton University in the spring of 2017 with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience.  She served as an undergraduate research assistant in a neurophysiology lab where she gained experience handling rats and performing stereotaxic surgery for the purposes of electrode implantation necessary for chronic studies of the taste system.  She also served as a student lab assistant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia over college breaks, for Dr. Beverly Davidson's lab that focused on genetic therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases such as Huntington's disease.  She intends to pursue her PhD in biomedical research and further study neurodegenerative diseases.  Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Educators are leaving the profession in record numbers.  Students are falling through the cracks, with too many giving up on learning.  But what exactly is the problem?  And more important, what should be done about it?  In Quit Point: Understanding Apathy, Engagement, and Motivation in the Classroom, we present a new way of approaching these issues.  Learn more about this book as Chris welcomes authors Adam Chamberlin and Sveti Matejic to the STEM Everyday podcast.Find out more about Quit Point:Amazon and Barnes & Noblequitpoint.net/twitter.com/Pomme_edChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Sara is the Founder + CEO of Super Cool Scientists, LLC, an organization working to promote inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through story and coloring books spotlighting women in STEM careers, Sara is changing the narrative for what scientists actually look like and what their day-to-day work includes. The overarching goal of the book is to have everyone relate to at least one of the stories – because representation matters.Connect with Sara:twitter.com/SuperCoolScitwitter.com/SMacSorleysaramacsorley.com/shop/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

In this episode host, Chris woods chats with Dr. Ken Scheel from KEVA planks.  KEVA planks are changing the lives of children and adults all over the world. Children discover the joy of creating original works of art or cleverly designed contraptions.  Creativity brings joy to the lives of humans which is why the arts are so important.Connect with KEVA Planks:kevaplanks.com/twitter.com/KEVAplanksinstagram.com/kevaplanks/facebook.com/KEVAplanksEducation/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."This is Part 2 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #109Connect with Jason:Twitter @jsnhubbardWebsite jsnhubbard.netlify.appChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."This is Part 1 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 2 on Episode #110Connect with Jason:Twitter @jsnhubbardWebsite jsnhubbard.netlify.appChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Proposing an international endeavor, educator Rachael Mann and former Director of Space Technology Exploration at NASA Stephen Sandford challenge us all to revive learning and quite literally save humanity.Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED and coauthor of The Martians in Your Classroom. She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces of today. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the Network to Transform Teaching and STEM Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University’s AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. A former high school Career and Technical Education teacher and hailing from a family of educators, she has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education and serves on the NCLA Executive Board.Connect with Rachael Mann:Website rachaelmann.co/Twitter @RachaelEdulinkedin.com/in/rachaeleduInstagram @rachaeleduFacebook RachaelLynnMannChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego.  He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe.Connect with Brian:Website briankeating.com/Twitter @DrBrianKeatingFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LosingTheNobelPrize/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Valerie Perez is a 3rd-grade STEAM teacher at Browning Road Elementary School in McFarland, CA.  She was also a finalist for a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance Thank America's Teachers in 2018Connect with Valerie:Twitter @3rdGrade_STEAMDonors Choose https://www.donorschoose.org/V.Perez?projects=trueChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Meghan Johann has been an educator for 14 years.  She describes herself as teaching explorers, innovators, and problem solvers.  For the past 3 years, she has run a successful BYOChromebook program with 2nd graders and is a Google Certified Educator.Connect with Meghan:Twitter @JohannMundyChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jacie is Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District.  She has been interested in writing for a long time but has pursued publication only in the last few years.  She has had numerous articles published and has served as an editorial advisor for Principal Magazine.  In March 2016, Corwin Press published STEAM Makers in the Elementary Classroom: Using Creativity and Innovation to Teach and Learn, Jacie's first book. Since then she's authored more books to help educators rethink education.Her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education is from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership from Robert Morris University.  Jacie's doctorate was earned in curriculum and instruction, also from IUP.   She is an active member of PAESSP since 2005 and was recognized as a finalist for the National Distinguished Principals Program in 2013 and 2014.Connect with Jacie:Website http://jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com/Twitter @DrJacieMaslykFind her books on AmazonChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

The future of hand raising is here!  Join host Chris Woods as he welcomes Co-Creator of ClassroomQ to the show.  The creators of ClassroomQ had one mission, to create a classroom in which students can easily ask for help without stifling the flow of a lesson.Connect with Kyle:Twitter @KyleNiemisClassroomQ Website classroomq.comClassroomQ Twitter @theClassroomQChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

STEM and ancient Rome, have you ever thought about it?  If you take a look you see that yes there is STEM all over in ancient Rome.  Join host Chris Woods and his guest Latin and Roman Technology Teacher Nathalie Roy as they explore the STEM in ancient Rome.Connect with Nathalie:Twitter @MagistraRoyChris 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

 Chris taught Sophomore English for ten years.  Six years into his career, Chris decided he was done with the traditional model of school and it was time to shake things up.  Chris stopped whole class instruction and started blending.  To further engage and motivate his kids, Chris turned his classroom into a video game with Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and introduced yearlong Alternate Reality games.  Finally, Chris introduced Passion-Based Learning through his  Be About It Project, a focus on communities of practice, and Bengal Buzz – a student-run news show that gave students a voice in the story of their school.Connect with Chris:Website techedupteacher.comTwitter @TechedUpTeacherInstagram @TechedUpTeacherFacebook @TechedUpTeacher Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Catherine Granton is Assistant Director of Education & Education Coordinator for Gotham Whale.  Gotham Whale is a source of education, advocacy, and science for the inhabitants of New York, terrestrial and marine.  We contribute to the improving health of New York’s marine environment, for the betterment of both humans and whales.Connect with Catherine & Gotham Whale:Website gothamwhale.orgTwitter @grantongrantonTwitter @gothamwhaleChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Ekuwah Mends Moses enjoys sharing what she learns along her personal quest to become a better mother, author, and family engagement center facilitator.  She is a former elementary instructional coach, literacy specialist, learning strategist, and elementary teacher.  Ekuwah is presently a coordinator for FACES - Families and Community Engagement Sevices in the Las Vegas area. In 2021, Ekuwah wrote My Name is an Address a children's picture book about her family heritage and it's connection to names.Connect with Ekuwah:Website ekuwah.comTwitter @ekuwahTwitter for FACES @CCSD_FACESFacebook for FACES facebook.com/CCSDFACES/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

The Library Corporation has operated continuously and under the same ownership since 1974, providing services to more than 4,500 libraries worldwide.  TLC’s automation and cataloging products include Library•Solution, CARL•X, eBiblioFile, ITS•MARC, and RDAExpress — all backed by unparalleled customer support.  Additionally, TLC is the library marketplace’s exclusive distributor of the SocialFlow social media management service.  Libraries that rely on TLC for enhanced staff and patron services include Los Angeles Public Library in California, Dallas Independent School District in Texas, Wellington City Libraries in New Zealand, and the Hawaii State Department of Education.Connect with TLC:Website tlcdelivers.comFacebook facebook.com/TLCdeliversChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Mark Behnke joins Chris for episode #97 of the STEM Everyday podcast.   Mark is a teacher at Hamilton High School in Michigan.   A few years ago he pitched an idea for a sports journalism class thinking "why can't we create a small scale ESPN?"   They tried it for one trimester and now it's a favorite & successful class!Connect with Mark:Website coverhawksports.comTwitter @MBanksVidInstagram @coverhawksports/Twitter @coverhawksportsChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Today's guest is Abigail Edgecliffe-Johnson founder of Raceya.  What is Raceya?  It's a car.  It's a community.  It's a Vehicle for STEM!  Their fun, fast, customizable cars teach kids about science and engineering - sparking their curiosity, creativity and even a little friendly competition. Connect with Abigail:https://www.instagram.com/abigailedgecliffe/https://twitter.com/DrEdgecliffehttp://www.raceya.com/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

Chris welcomes Cesar Martins of MakePi makers of the MakePad.  The MakePad story began with one simple mission— “To make the learning of code possible for everyone.”  They are also proponents of the ‘maker culture’— a movement which encourages a DIY approach to designing, building, creating and learning.  Join us and learn more about the MakePad, the first tablet that children can build with their own hands.Connect with MakePi:http://makepi.com/http://makepi.com/blog/https://twitter.com/makepicomputinghttps://www.facebook.com/makepicomputingChris 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

 On episode #94, host Chris Woods chats with Lois Melbourne.  As an entrepreneur, and former talent management software CEO, Lois has seen and experienced the benefits of truly enjoying the work one has in one’s career.  By spending a career connecting with people, mentoring, traveling, selling, marketing and helping with the design of software, she loved what she did.  Lois knew the value of connecting your interests into your job.Connect with Lois:https://myfuturestory.comhttps://twitter.com/loismelbourneChris 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

 Host Chris Woods welcomes animator Bill Matheny to the show. Maybe an unconventional guest at first glance but Chris and Bill have a great discussion about Woodsy the Owl and some favorites that bring back some childhood memories. Connect with Bill or Woodsy: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/conservationeducation/smokey-woodsy/woodsy-owlhttps://www.fs.fed.us/learn/kids/woodsy-owlhttps://twitter.com/WoodsyAnimationChris 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

Mary and Julie are educators in Saline, Michigan.Mary Ledford is an Apple Teacher, Lv1 Google Educator, Nominee for ISTE's Outstanding Teacher, Passionate about tech integration, empowering students & a great pair of shoesJulie Smith is K-5 Ed Tech Consultant, Certified Reading Specialist, National Board Certified Teacher, Author of the blog: The Techie Teacher®Connect with Mary:https://twitter.com/SuperStars2ndGrConnect with Julie: https://twitter.com/JGTechieTeacherhttp://www.thetechieteacher.net/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

  Nancy Penchev is the Media and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach, FL.  She has 18 years classroom experience in grades K-5.  She shares with Chris stories of her iLab (Innovate, Investigate, Iterate) and her success stories of taking her students to conferences to lead presentations.Connect with Nancy:Website: http://www.nancypenchev.com/Blog: http://nancypenchev.edublogs.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Penchevable 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

On today's show, host Chris Woods welcome Samantha du Preez from EVERFI.  EVERFI is the leading education technology company that provides scalable digital real-world education for millions of students of all ages.  The power of their platform lies in their unmatched ability to leverage network connections, develop dynamic digital content and deploy on-the-ground implementation teams—helping partners make learning scalable, without ever losing sight of the individual.On this episode, Chris and Samantha talk about EVERFI's partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) to bring the Future Goals program to students as well as other free features from EVERFI.Connect with EVERFI:Website: everfi.comTwitter: @everfiChris 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

Today's guest is elementary STEAM educator Tori Cameron.  She is the host of the STEAM up the classroom podcast, a podcast for anyone interested in STEAMing up their teaching practices.  She talks about how to integrate STEAM into educational settings.Connect with Tori:Website: https://www.steamuptheclassroom.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/STEAMuptheClsrmSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/steamuptheclassroomChris 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

 Tamara presently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and dog, she is a scuba diver and really enjoys working with children.  She was a cast member of Mythbusters: The Search which aired in 2018 and worked with Johnny Galecki and Jason Latimer on Scijinks.  The show introduced people to unusual scientific discoveries that will draw from  chemistry, physics, technology, engineering, and more.Connect with Tamara:Twitter: @tlynnr85IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm2925543/?ref_=nv_sr_1Chris 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

 Tamara presently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and dog, she is a scuba diver and really enjoys working with children.  She was a cast member of Mythbusters: The Search which aired in 2018 and worked with Johnny Galecki and Jason Latimer on Scijinks.  The show introduced people to unusual scientific discoveries that will draw from  chemistry, physics, technology, engineering, and more.Connect with Tamara:Twitter: @tlynnr85IMDB: imdb.com/name/nm2925543/?ref_=nv_sr_1Chris 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

  Coding Park by PlugBee is an interactive e-learning platform that helps kids learn computational thinking while playing games.  Kids code the progression of game characters using a programming language having the core concepts of any real world programming language, including variables, loops, conditional experessions, and so on. By making the learning process fun and interactive, kids are immersed in the learning experience as if they were exploring a world of infinite possibilities.Amine Lajmi PhD - Amine is a computer scientist, expert in language engineering and software architectures. He has more than ten years of experience in various industries, including oil & gas, automotive, aerospace, and defense. He contributes to several open-source projects and speaks regularly in conferences. Amine is responsible of all Coding Park’s game engines.Jabier Martinez PhD - Jabier is a researcher in software engineering and holds a post-doc position at Sorbonne University and Pierre & Marice Curie University. His research interests include variability management, software product line engineering, mining existing assets, and reverse engineering. Jabier is responsible of the game and the Play language design.Connect with Coding Park :Website https://codingpark.ioTwitter @codingparkChris 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

 Author of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect, Andrea Beaty was raised in a time where running through a field dreaming up different adventures as a kid helped to develop Andrea's imagination and story telling.  She says on her website;Always, it was fun and often, we laughed so hard we blew Orange Crush or Grape Nehi Soda out our noses.She went on to study biology and computer science before becoming a best selling children's author.Connect with Andrea:Website andreabeaty.comTwitter @andreabeatyChris 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