STEM Everyday

How would you like to explore the world around you in ways you never thought possible?  How would you like your kids to explore in ways they never thought possible? Curiscope allows you to learn about the human body on a human body.   Cool right!  Co-founder Ben Kidd joins Chris Woods to discuss Curiscope and how it can open a world where you inspire curious kids to develop a love for science. Fin...

Jorge Valenzuela has served as an educator for the past 15 years and holds both computer science and administrative credentials. He coaches hundreds of educators- both face to face and virtually in Computer Science, Backwards Design Planning , Project-Based Learning (PBL) and the internationally acclaimed Engineering by Design curriculum. He delivers motivational keynotes for universities, school...

Mika McKinnon is a Consultant, Public Speaker, and Writer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  A physicist and geophysicist she specializes in all the apocalyptic disasters -- tsunami, earthquakes, asteroid impacts -- you know -- all the doom-riddled movie type science stuff.   As a science communicator, she is creative and passionate about this glorious universe around us. Connect with Mika:...

Stephen says it took him about 40 years to decide what he wanted to be.  He subcontractor for Southern California Edison, in construction, specialized in wooden boat construction for museums, and worked in restaurants.  Most of that was geared around engineering.  That is what makes The Maker Class a good fit for him.  Connect with Stephen: twitter.com/s_routhstem twitter.com/The_STEM_Academ   Chr...

Kasey graduated from Binghamton University in the spring of 2017 with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience.  She served as an undergraduate research assistant in a neurophysiology lab where she gained experience handling rats and performing stereotaxic surgery for the purposes of electrode implantation necessary for chronic studies of the taste system.  She also served as a student lab assistant at...

Educators are leaving the profession in record numbers.  Students are falling through the cracks, with too many giving up on learning.  But what exactly is the problem?  And more important, what should be done about it?  In Quit Point: Understanding Apathy, Engagement, and Motivation in the Classroom , we present a new way of approaching these issues.  Learn more about this book as Chris welcomes...

Sara is the Founder + CEO of Super Cool Scientists, LLC, an organization working to promote inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through story and coloring books spotlighting women in STEM careers, Sara is changing the narrative for what scientists actually look like and what their day-to-day work includes. The overarching goal of the book is to have everyone rela...

In this episode host, Chris woods chats with Dr. Ken Scheel from KEVA planks.  KEVA planks are changing the lives of children and adults all over the world. Children discover the joy of creating original works of art or cleverly designed contraptions.  Creativity brings joy to the lives of humans which is why the arts are so important. Connect with KEVA Planks: kevaplanks.com/ twitter.com/KEVAplan...

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation." This is Part 2 of the interview wi...

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation." This is Part 1 of the interview wi...

Proposing an international endeavor, educator Rachael Mann and former Director of Space Technology Exploration at NASA Stephen Sandford challenge us all to revive learning and quite literally save humanity. Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED and coauthor of The Martians in Your Classroom . She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces...

Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego .  He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB) , using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe. Connect with Brian: Website...

Valerie Perez is a 3rd-grade STEAM teacher at Browning Road Elementary School in McFarland, CA.  She was also a finalist for a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance Thank America's Teachers in 2018 Connect with Valerie: Twitter @3rdGrade_STEAM Donors Choose https://www.donorschoose.org/V.Perez?projects=true Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him: Website dail...

Meghan Johann has been an educator for 14 years.  She describes herself as teaching explorers, innovators, and problem solvers.  For the past 3 years, she has run a successful BYOChromebook program with 2nd graders and is a Google Certified Educator. Connect with Meghan: Twitter @JohannMundy Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him: dailystem.com twitter instagram y...

Jacie is Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District.  She has been interested in writing for a long time but has pursued publication only in the last few years.  She has had numerous articles published and has served as an editorial advisor for Principal Magazine.  In March 2016, Corwin Press published STEAM Makers in the Elementary Classroom: Using Creativity and Innovation to...

The future of hand raising is here!  Join host Chris Woods as he welcomes Co-Creator of ClassroomQ to the show.  The creators of ClassroomQ had one mission, to create a classroom in which students can easily ask for help without stifling the flow of a lesson. Connect with Kyle: Twitter @KyleNiemis ClassroomQ Website classroomq.com ClassroomQ Twitter @theClassroomQ Chris Woods is the host of the ST...

STEM and ancient Rome, have you ever thought about it?  If you take a look you see that yes there is STEM all over in ancient Rome.  Join host Chris Woods and his guest Latin and Roman Technology Teacher Nathalie Roy as they explore the STEM in ancient Rome. Connect with Nathalie: Twitter @MagistraRoy Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him: Website dailystem.com Twi...

 Chris taught Sophomore English for ten years.  Six years into his career, Chris decided he was done with the traditional model of school and it was time to shake things up.  Chris stopped whole class instruction and started blending.  To further engage and motivate his kids, Chris turned his classroom into a video game with Gamification, Game-Based Learning, and introduced yearlong Alternate Real...

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....

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...

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 s...

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.com Twitte...

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.c...

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...

 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 conn...