
STEM Everyday
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!
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2018 • 32min
STEM Everyday: #100 | Whale Watching & Edutainment | feat. Catherine Granton
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

Jul 3, 2018 • 20min
STEM Everyday: #99 | Less Talk More Doing | feat. Ekuwah Moses
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

Jun 26, 2018 • 21min
STEM Everyday: #98 | Solutions that Deliver | feat. Rhia Stark from The Library Corporation
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

Jun 19, 2018 • 24min
STEM Everyday #97 | Sports Journalism & STEM | feat. Mark Behnke
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

Jun 12, 2018 • 25min
STEM Everyday #96 | Raceya: A Vehicle for STEM! | feat. Abigail Edgecliffe-Johnson
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

Jun 5, 2018 • 21min
STEM Everyday #95 | The DIY Tablet | feat. Cesar Martins
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

May 22, 2018 • 22min
STEM Everyday #94 | My Future Story | feat. Lois Melbourne
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

May 9, 2018 • 25min
STEM Everyday #93 | Animation and STEM | feat. Bill Matheny
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

Apr 24, 2018 • 28min
STEM Everyday #92 | The Techie Twins | Mary Ledford and Julie Smith
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

Apr 10, 2018 • 26min
STEM Everyday: #91 | Innovate. Investigate. Iterate. | Nancy Penchev
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