STEM Everyday

Cat Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World. Cat grew up in the country in Oregon, worked as a newspaper journalist for many years across the United States, and now writes, teaches at North Carolina State University, and plays with dogs.Connect with Cat Warren:catwarren.comtwitter.com/Cat_Warrenfacebook.com/CatWarrenAuthorinstagram.com/cat_warren_authorgoodreads.com/author/Cat_WarrenChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Erin Twamley is working to create a new generation of Everyday STEM Superheroes. As an author and educator, her encounters focus on sharing the diverse faces of STEM and creating excitement about STEM careers. Her passion is working with kids of all ages and grade levels, with a focus on K-6th. Erin’s encounters have led to the recognition of her exemplary leadership in education as demonstrated in the completion of her Superhero training with a Masters of Education (M.Ed.).Connect with Erinvisit her website ErinEDUfind Everyday STEM Superheroes on Twitterdiscover STEM Superheroes on FacebookChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Janelle McLaughlin is a passionate speaker who entertains and motivates while speaking directly to her audience's hearts. Janelle is a firm believer that the best professional learning is ongoing. I love sharing my passion for education and leadership as a way to kick-off conferences and get people excited about the opportunities in front of them every day.Connect with Janellevisit Innovative Education Solutions WebsiteFollow Janelle on TwitterConnect with her on LinkedinChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jorge Valenzuela is both the lead educational coach at Lifelong Learning Defined and a teacher at Old Dominion University. Additionally, he is a national faculty of PBLWorks and a lead educator for littleBits. His work is aimed at helping schools understand and implement computational thinking, computer science, STEM, and project-based learning. Currently, Jorge presents nationally on these topics; is an award winner, an author, an education advocate, and frequent contributor to books, academic journals, how-to blogs, and webinars.Connect with Jorge & Lifelong Learning Defined:lifelonglearningdefined.comfacebook.com/LifelongLearningDefinedtwitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLyoutube.com/channelinstagram.com/jorgedoespblChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Jennifer George is a clothing designer, author, and Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter (yes, that Rube Goldberg). She is also the legacy director of Rube Goldberg Inc, an organization dedicated to helping extend the legacy of Rube’s work. Each year they sponsor a Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, an event where students of all ages compete with machines that they have imagined, designed and created in a fun and competitive forum. The competitions encourage teamwork and out-of-the-box problem solving, in a fresh learning environment and level playing field. All you need is a good imagination and a pile of junkFind more about Jennifer & Rube Goldberg:Visit rubegoldberg.comLike facebook.com/rubegoldbergofficialFollow twitter.com/rubegoldbergDon't forget instagram.com/rubegoldbergChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Tim Cavey is an 8th-grade educator teaching in Surrey, BC, Canada now in his 18th year of education. As host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, he chats with inspiring educators to bring you their highs and lows, passions and goals, and the voices and influences that are shaping their thinking and inspiring their practice. As educators, he believes we should be leading the charge on content creation by modeling a lifestyle of Create> Consume. The Teachers on Fire podcast is one expression of that intention.Connect with TimFind the Podcast Teachers on FireFind Teachers on Fire on the WebTwitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

As a young kid growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Pat Person (AKA Mista Pat) was fascinated with science and technology. As an adult, he was inspired by his 4-year-old son, Logan, to co-found a company called Kids That Code, Inc. in San Bernardino, California that teaches young children computer programming and other STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) related subjects. He realized that underrepresented and underprivileged children were fascinated with technology but not participating in the technology revolution. Mista Pat says "they can't be what they can't see!" To that end, Mista Pat is dedicated to inspire young children to one day become the amazing people who will create the companies, products, and services that are changing our world.Connect with Mista PatFollow him on TwitterCheck out mistapat.orgLearn more about Kids That CodeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Simple, yet sophisticated, data makes the invisible visible, and documents what lies on our streets, playgrounds, and beaches. It illustrates the problem, uncovers patterns, initiates discussion, and informs solutions. Empowering people to clean the planet. And it all started with a simple walk.In this episode, Jeff shares stories of Litterati and how it is changing not only the way we can clean the planet but ways we can change how people educate.Find out morelitterati.orgLitterati on TwitterInstagramFacebookFollow Jeff on TwitterChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Alison now lives in Farnham with her British husband and 3 young children.  She works as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and has over 10 years of experience helping children with special needs reach their potential. Her book The Spacesuit tells the untold story behind the making of the spacesuits for the astronauts that walked on the moon!Find out more:Find Alison's bookFollow Alison on TwitterCheck out Alison's website alisondonald.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Erin Riley got her start teaching by working as an artist-in-residence in New York City public schools. This early experience of partnering with teachers to develop arts-centered integrated curricular projects created the foundation for her STEAM work.Currently, Erin is the Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Jackson Director of the Engineering and Design Lab at Greenwich Academy, where she teaches classes and facilitates projects with faculty at the intersection of engineering, design, and art.Connect with Erin:TwitterFind her book The Art of Digital FabricationChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show