STEM Everyday

 You know you have done it.  You come across a problem that needs solving and your brain goes to work.  You just cannot help but contemplate the best way in which to tackle this with some elaborate plans only to be shown a very simple way to achieve the end result.  Join Chris as he shares this and some thoughts on share stories to inspire kids and adults. 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

Mark French, Principal of Gatewood Elementary in the Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota, is enhancing his knowledge and skill in using technology to increase teachers’ confidence, student learning, and communication. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking on weekends, traveling, and reading.  Mark is also a strong believer in #principalsinaction and making "good news calls" home to families. Connect with Mark:Twitter  @PrincipalFrenchChris 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

camping /'kampiNG/ noun: the activity spending a vacation living in a camp, tent, or camper.Camping is a great way to open doors to a place that can bring so much to a persons life.  How many kids, young and old, have ever had a s'more fresh off the camp fire?  Or cooked a hot dog on a stick?  Looked up at a night sky and wondered.? Not to mention, camping is a great way to get unplugged for awhile.  It is also a great opportunity to add some STEM to the summer.  Join host Chris Woods for this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast as Chris shares three things camping can bring to learning. 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

 Perhaps the greatest technological achievement in human history was in 1969 when the Apollo 11 mission traveled to and landed on the moon.  Connections to amazing events in history can make moments in our lives extra special.  For Chris one of his connections is his birthday on the seventh anniversary of this landmark event.Keep up with NASA events at: www.nasa.gov/nasaliveChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show

 As we celebrate Independence Day, we thought this would be a great opportunity to take a look back to a special episode of the STEM Everyday podcast.   In this episode, Chris interviewed his grandpa Gene "Herb" Clark, who was born on Christmas day in 1925.  He graduated high school at the age of sixteen.  In the Navy, Gene studied radio communications, which led to some amazing career opportunities.  So what did STEM look like in Gene's day?  Listen in to hear more of Chris Woods’ interview with his Grandpa Clark.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 Amazon Support the show

Dr. Christine Cunningham's work focuses on one key question: How can the teaching of engineering and science change so that it benefits and includes diverse populations?  Before launching EiE in 2003, she was director of engineering education research at Tufts University; she also directed the first national longitudinal study of the factors that help women persist in college engineering majors.  Her work has been honored with numerous awards, including an Outstanding Leadership Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.  Christine holds joint bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in science education from Cornell University.Connect with Christine:Website Website: eie.orgTwitter: @EIE_org Facebook: facebook.com/eiemosChris 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

Jenna Mercury received her Masters of Science Education (K-8) from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA.  She joined Science4Us after dedicating 15+ years of teaching science in the classroom in both public and charter schools.  Her experience includes teaching at a 1:1 iPad school as well as being a part of the iPad pilot development team several years prior to the implementation.  Jenna was selected to serve on her district’s Science Curriculum Review Board to evaluate and redesign the curriculum standards to ensure their alignment with national and state expectations.Connect with Jenna:Website: www.Science4Us.comFacebook: facebook.com/Science4UsTwitter: @Science4UsSaysChris 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

It is that time of the year. The temperature is getting hotter, family and friends over for a BBQ, baseball is in full swing, and SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER!  It is also a great time to be thinking about STEM.  Chris shares some ideas for fun STEM activities to keep kids brains working with STEM over their summer break. Find some lists of 77 ideas for summer here: dailystem.com/resources/ 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 Amazon Support the show

Tony Tatangelo is in his second year teaching kindergarten in Iron Mountain, MI.  He has a wide range of teaching experience from early kindergarten to college.  Tony is a graduate of Northern Michigan University.  For the kids in Iron Mountain, kindergarten is not the same.  Tony is adding activities like 3D printing, coding, hydroponics, or just going out digging up some dirt and looking to see what you find in it, not your typical activities for a kindergartner.Connect with Tony:Website: mrtatangelo.weebly.comChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Chris WoodsHost of the STEM Everyday PodcastHS Math Teacher, STEM Presenter, iBook Creator, & Podcaster"STEM is everywhere...Let me help you see it & add it to your classroom."Twitter: @dailystem   Support the show

 Daniel Mares has a wide ranging experience using and implementing technology into his lessons.  He is currently an Instructional Technology Coordinator and a Social Studies teacher in K-12 in Michigan.  Daniel also focuses on the most important thing in education, relationships.Connect with Daniel:Website www.mrmares.comTwitter @danieltmaresLinkedIn  www.linkedin.com/in/danieltmareseduChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: youtubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show