Learning Unboxed

On today’s episode of Learning Unboxed we are sharing the story of Calvin Mires and his journey in pursuing his passion: education. We talk about what’s possible, the amazing opportunities out there, and the importance of connection. Calvin shares his experiences in teaching educators and facilitating human growth in innovative and unexpected ways.    Calvin Mires, currently works as Research Associate III with Woods Hole. Though, that title doesn’t encompass everything Calvin has done, he has taught classes from global health issues to Middle Eastern cultures to Maritime Archeology, developed 5 field schools, trained nearly 70 citizen scientists, and continues to impact the world of STEM. Calvin is a firm believer of growth and learning from mistakes, all experiences are educational experiences.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more: https://www.whoi.edu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-mires-08a02050/STEM Summer Camps: https://www.bridgew.edu/news-events/news/depths-knowledgeField School: https://www.bridgew.edu/news-events/news/deep-dive-0Makerspace: https://www.bridgew.edu/news-events/news/visiting-makerspaceLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

On Learning Unboxed, we like to share case studies of the projects and programs that are revolutionizing education; great new ideas that have already been tested, the lessons that we've learned along the way, and where there are opportunities for other communities to do similar things as they think about education. On this episode of Learning Unboxed we are sharing the story of an organization located in North Carolina called Love A Sea Turtle (LAST). A non-profit organization started by an 8 year old girl with a passion to help sea turtles last.To tell us all about the organization we have Dan Sokolovic, the father of the founder of LAST. He was with the organization from the very start, helping his daughter, along every step of the way. Joining Dan is Brittany Turner, a student leader who joined LAST 5 years ago, fell in love with the program and now wants to start a youth advocacy initiative called Youth Explorers. For the past 2 years she has been one of the program directors helping in a number of different capacities.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.loveaseaturtle.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/loveaseaturtleTwitter: www.twitter.com/helpthemlastInstagram: www.instagram.com/loveaseaturtleLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

A school is only as good as its teachers, and how we train our teachers is important.Joining us today is Mary Schneider and Erika Reeves to talk about school design at PAST, which is how we integrate the teachers with what they will be doing in the classroom. We also talk about P3 (problems, projects, products), an online course that introduces teachers into creating coursework and using design thinking.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:P3 Applied: www.pastfoundation.org/p3-applied-mentorship-seriesLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

This year, the PAST Foundation held our 2nd annual Girls Who Lead Summit. The event focused on giving 120 parents and students an opportunity to explore and try out different STEM skills. For this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the participants at this summit to share some of the incredible things they are doing!To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.pastfoundation.org/girls-who-lead-summitLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

This year, the PAST Foundation held our 2nd annual Girls Who Lead Summit. The event focused on giving 120 parents and students an opportunity to explore and try out different STEM skills. For this episode, we wanted to highlight some of the participants at this summit to share some of the incredible things they are doing!To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.pastfoundation.org/girls-who-lead-summitLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

Most people are familiar with Girl Scouts, but may not realize what they do today or the wide-spreading impact they have on girls and communities. Tammy Wharton, President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland, talks about their mission to develop girls’ courage, confidence, and character, and how that mission helps move more girls towards STEM and STEAM careers.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.gsoh.orgLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-wharton-1a24939Learning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

We’re talking with Asis Gonzalez, the Planetarium Coordinator at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum, to talk about a Planetarium that isn’t like any you’ve seen before: It travels! The goal is to get people excited about and invested in their surroundings in a way that traditional schoolwork can’t.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.santafechildrensmuseum.orgStargazer: www.santafechildrensmuseum.org/explore/stargazer-portable-planetariumLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

Today we visit the Buffalo Manufacturing Works with Susan Witt, the STEM Lab Manager for Buffalo Manufacturing Works, and Darius Melvin, an educator who came to Buffalo Manufacturing Works to be the STEM Learning Lab Instructor. We talk about the future of manufacturing work, what that is going to look like for kids, and how we prepare them for it.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.buffalomanufacturingworks.comLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

The Works is a museum, but it is also much more than that. It is a place to not just learn but explore for kids, families, and adults — and it’s an active member of the Newark, Ohio, community.Meghan Federer is the STEM Education Director for Middle and High School students at The Works, and she sees herself and the museum as a spark; an opportunity to ignite engagement in history, art, and technology. Meghan takes a hands-on role in helping kids and adults alike take charge of their learning and find new ways to explore.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Learn more at www.attheworks.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/attheworksTwitter: www.twitter.com/attheworksLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio

Today we are going to talk about additive manufacturing, what some are calling the next industrial revolution. First of all, what exactly is additive manufacturing, and what is so exciting about it? We also talk about the Additive Manufacturing Summer Institute, which was a project between the National Science Foundation ATE Grant Program and Columbus State Community College, the PAST Foundation, along with a lot of collaborators from industry and a variety of educational partners in and around the community.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgResources:Additive Manufacturing Summer Program: https://www.pastfoundation.org/additive-manufacturing-summer-instituteLearning Unboxed is produced in part by Crate MediaRecorded by Eric French at WOSU Studios in Columbus, Ohio