

STEM Everyday
Chris Woods (DailySTEM)
The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how easy it is to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into education. We explore and share great ideas that inspire students to take ownership in their learning. Episodes include short (20 minute) interviews with educators, innovators, & authors who are using creative ways to add STEM to their classrooms and communities everyday!
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Jul 14, 2020 • 35min
STEM Everyday #168 | Turning STEM into STEM Professionals | feat. Shelly Gruenig
Dr. Shelly Gruenig turned her role as a parent into so much more. She helped create a local robotics club in New Mexico that became a two-time regional championship winner for BEST Robotics Competition. Dr. Shelly Gruenig has received several awards for her ability to inspire her students and peers & she has (along with the help of the kids she works with) created Be Greater Than Average, where students learn about the Innovation and Evaluation of the Engineering Design Process, and develop an understanding of the science behind their robot. She also co-hosts STEM Southwest Podcast with her husband.Connect with Shelly:Podcast: http://stemsw.com/Website: https://begreaterthanaverage.org/Website: https://www.r4creating.org/Twitter: twitter.com/begreater_thanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Begreaterthanaveragellc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4Creating/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jul 11, 2020 • 24min
STEM Everyday #167 | Real STEM Careers | feat. Chris Anderson of Science Around Cincy
"Scientists are just people with a good sense of curiosity and who can document what they observe"Former HS science teacher, Chris Anderson is a science educator and communicator whose passion is education people and kids how the world around us works. In addition to producing and hosting Science Around Cincy, he is an instructional coach at the Hamilton County ESC, working with teachers and educators in Cincinnati Public Schools. He is also the founder and explorer-in-chief of the Science Over Everything, a blog that explains current events in science and why they are relevant in our lives. Find out more:Website sciaroundcincy.com/Youtube www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxGUfqNO_4m_uBxNFo23Jw/featuredTwitter twitter.com/sciaroundcincyTwitter for Chris twitter.com/TheScienceJediLink to Biodiversity Jenga idea twitter.com/KerryHynes13/status/1216898307085209600Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jul 8, 2020 • 39min
STEM Everyday #166 | Find Your Voice | feat. Andre Daughty and Jorge Valenzuela
This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #165Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with students of color, particularly young black male students.Jorge Valenzuela has previously appeared on episodes 117 & 145 of the STEM Everyday podcast. His work with educators across the country in PBL, SEL, Robotics, and more is making an impact on students everywhere.Connect with Andreandredaughty.org/twitter.com/andredaughtyConnect with Jorgelifelonglearningdefined.com/twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jun 12, 2020 • 35min
STEM Everyday: #165 | Seeing Kids Greatness and Using It In Class | feat. Andre Daughty and Jorge Valenzuela
Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with students of color, particularly young black male students.Jorge Valenzuela is a veteran here being on previous episodes 117 & 145 of STEM Everyday podcast.Connect with Andreandredaughty.org/@andredaughtyConnect with Jorgelifelonglearningdefined.com/https://twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLChris Woods is the host for the STEM Everyday Podcast...connect with him:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

Jun 8, 2020 • 29min
STEM Everyday: #164 | STEM, Not Just A Class We Go To | feat. Andy Losik
Andy is a K-4 STEM teacher in Hamilton, Michigan. What he loves most about teaching is the kids. Seeing growth and “ah-ha” moments are infinitely rewarding.Connect with Andymrlosik.comtwitter.com/mrlosikChris Woods is the host for the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

May 28, 2020 • 33min
STEM Everyday: #163 | Smithsonian’s STEM in 30 | feat. Beth Wilson & Marty Kelsey
STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. New episodes are released every month, followed by a Mission Debrief where you and your students can tune in live and ask our experts your questions. Chris chatted with the hosts of the show Beth Wilson and Marty Kelsey. CONNECT WITH STEM IN 30airandspace.si.edu/connect/stem-30twitter.com/STEMin30facebook.com/STEMin30airandspace.si.edustemin30@si.edu emailChris Woods is the host for the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

May 21, 2020 • 24min
STEM Everyday: #162 | ESports Clubs and Competitions to Build the Whole Child | feat. Brianna Titi from Emerald Esports
Brianna is Esports Communications and Public Relations Coordinator. Emerald Esports focuses on helping students understand their natural abilities (competencies) and enhancing them to become better prepared for a career. They serve middle school, high school, and young adult populations.(Emerald Esports is no longer in association with North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). The episode was pre-recorded while they were still in association.)Contact with BriannaBTiti@emeralde.orgGet more information about Emerald Esportsemeralde.org/initiatives/esportstwitter.com/esports_emeraldinstagram.com/emerald.fdn.esportsfacebook.com/esportsemeraldChris Woods is the host for the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

May 12, 2020 • 20min
STEM Every: #161 | Working With Rocket Scientists at NASA to Writing Books for Curious Kids | feat. Kirsten Larson
Kirsten is a member of The Soaring 20s picture book group and STEAMTeam2020. She also serves as a nonfiction and query corner “elf” for Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. She started with working along side rocket scientists at NASA. She has transitioned to writing books for curious kids. She is the author of WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: EMMA LILIAN TODD INVENTS AN AIRPLANE, and THE FIRE OF STARS: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of, as well as 25 nonfiction books for the school and library market. Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

May 5, 2020 • 24min
STEM Everyday: #160 | The Foundation Of The Schoolhouse, SEL | feat. Wendy Turner
Wendy teaches 2nd Grade and in 2017 was the Delaware Teacher of the Year. She fills her students with knowledge, heart, and soul. Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Holodick says she does this because she herself is filled with knowledge, heart, and soul.Connect with Wendytwitter.com/mrswendymturnerfacebook.com/2017DETOYLinks discussed in the podcastcasel.orgblog.empatico.orgChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Apr 23, 2020 • 26min
STEM Everyday: #159 | What If Students Said: “What if…” More? | feat. Mindy Pastuszak
Mindy is a K-5 STEAM Teacher in Virginia. Mindy met our guest from episode #83 Brittany Ballou and after watching her class thought “What if…?” It became a perfect matching for her passion for technology and something she could do on a daily basis with her class.Connect with Mindytwitter.com/MindyPastuszakChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show


