Podcast Episodes

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

Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of SmartLab (an education pioneer in STEM, transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987). She has previously held lea…

Published on 9 hours ago

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

Chuck Ridgeway is the Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate at Horner Automation in Indianapolis, Indiana. As an engineer in the automation and robotics industry for over 30 years,…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

STEM Everyday #307 | CNC in STEM | feat. Chad Miller

Chad Miller teaches Technology, Engineering, & Design as well as Computer Science in North Carolina. But he wasn't always a teacher. His experiences as a computer aided draftsman helped him learn the…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

For over 15 years, Simply Technologies has been sneaking digital manufacturing into classrooms—one buzzing spindle and slightly terrified teacher at a time. So far, they’ve helped over 3,500 North Am…

Published on 3 months ago

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

With a cardboard box and a spark of imagination, in 2008, Makedo was born. More than just tools, Makedo empowers kids to become problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators.

Today, Makedo isn’t just…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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

After 10 years as Quizizz, a new way and a new focus has necessitated the change to a new name: Wayground. 

Kyle Niemis is the Head of Community at Wayground (formerly Quizizz), educator, and co-found…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

PJ Creek was teaching social studies and science in middle school. He always referenced his periodic table poster on the wall, but didn't have anything similar to help with social studies. His proble…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

Robotics education is highly incorporated into upper grade levels because of its connection to careers. But elementary robotics is often one-off projects and fun time. The leadership at Woodland Hill…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

As education faces new challenges from technology and an ever-changing labor market, the need for public-private partnership in education is as important as ever. Local governments and business organ…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

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

Born a patriot, Dr. Leslie Gruis spent 30 years as a mathematician and intelligence officer at the National Security Agency, where she helped develop technology solutions that balanced national secur…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago