STEM Everyday

Episodes

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  #323: Making Math Make Sense (feat. Brandon Smith) 10.09.2026 33m

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to make math education better? To make sure there's enough practice and practicality in math lessons? By as early as first and second grade, nearly half of students report feeling ‘moderately nervous’ or more when doing math, and by grades 7–10, surveys find that 82% of U.S. students describe themselves as fearful of math. During play, the brain’s prefrontal cortex — the center for reasoning and problem-solving — lights up more than during direct in...
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  #322: Ideas for Your Classroom, Even on Glue Stick Budgets (feat. Stephanie Higgs) 21.08.2026 31m

  Send us Fan Mail Do you need some good ideas for building wonder? Do you want your students to be more creative? Do you just need some new ideas for your classroom? Stephanie Higgs, best known as @littlemissgifted on Instagram, is an award-winning, Nashville-living gifted educator and differentiation coach in elementary. Stephanie is a quick thinking, fast talking, and passionate international professional development presenter who infuses a little sparkle and shine into educating all learner...
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  #321: Admiral Rickover and the Need for Excellence in Education (feat. Joann DiGennaro) 12.08.2026 41m

  Send us Fan Mail Do you know who is the father of the nuclear navy and civilian nuclear power? And did you know he had an unrelenting pursuit of perfection? Our world is in need of people who spark a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) — exactly what Admiral H. G. Rickover devoted his life to. Best known as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” he believed America’s strength depended on cultivating young scientific minds. Joann DiGennaro co‑founded the Center for Excelle...
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  #320: STEM Careers Include Designing Stadiums, Theme Parks, & More (feat. Mike McCarthy) 31.07.2026 22m

  Send us Fan Mail Do you know how to explain to kids what kinds of STEM careers are out there? Mike McCarthy is passionate about showing young people a type of STEM career that they likely haven’t yet been exposed to. As Vice President at Design Communications Ltd (DCL), an internationally recognized custom manufacturer of architectural specialty products, Mike has been involved in large scale new construction and renovations of sports stadiums, theme parks, shopping malls, movie theaters, hos...
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  Ep. 319 | The Tinker Kid Books | feat. Keven & Cooper Rinaman 23.07.2026 20m

  Send us Fan Mail Keven Rinaman is the Director of Innovation and Educational Technology at Calvert Catholic Schools and an Adjunct Professor at Tiffin University in Ohio. He is also the author of 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom (and talked about 3d printing on Ep 218) He recently wrote the book Tinker Kid & the Case of the Wobbly Desks with his 10 year old son Cooper. "When the students at St. Michael Elementary start complaining about wobbly desks, Tim Kooper knows i...
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  Ep. 318 | AI Powered Recycled Robots | feat. Tamir Nave 16.05.2026 16m

  Send us Fan Mail What if a robot for kids was more than just a robot out of a box? mAIk Robotics uses AI together with a camera to be a platform for kids to design their own recycled robot. Using mAIk, you can write code to create machine learning models for image recognition and robot control, but you can also do all of this using natural-language prompts, with no prior background or complex technical skills. This makes advanced robotics projects accessible to the general public. Anyone can ...
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  Ep. 317 | Summer Science Program | feat. Amy Kim 09.05.2026 22m

  Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret that students’ interest in STEM keeps growing. With an overwhelming number of different fields to pursue and growing opportunities for high schoolers, where do they start? Summer Science Program International (SSPI) helps students develop a deeper love for STEM and research through SSPI’s immersive, rigorous, and collaborative summer program. SSP is a highly competitive (10,000 applicants for about 700 spots this year) 60-year old STEM program (Summer Science P...
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  Ep. 316 | Project Lead the Way | feat. Katie Minihan 06.04.2026 24m

  Send us Fan Mail Katie Minihan, Chief Impact Officer of Project Lead The Way (PLTW), shares why engagement might be the missing metric in education and how students who solve real-world problems through hands-on, collaborative learning see stronger attendance, achievement, and long-term outcomes. School and district leaders need a solution that cultivates confidence and career readiness for kids from elementary to high school. As a nonprofit organization founded by educators and driven by edu...
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  Ep. 315 | The Periodic Table for Kids? | feat. Dr Colleen Kelley 30.03.2026 23m

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when storytelling meets science? What happens when learning the periodic table becomes as common as other foundational skills like the alphabet or adding facts? Dr. Colleen Kelley is a retired chemistry professor turned storyteller, creator, and champion of "Molecular Literacy." As the founder of Kids’ Chemical Solutions, she’s on a mission to make chemistry fun, visual, and unforgettable through comic books, graphic novels, and games. Her award-winning work has ...
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  Ep. 314 | World Maths Day | feat. Sheila Robitaille 01.03.2026 20m

  Send us Fan Mail How fitting that the 314th episode of STEM Everyday would be about Math and in March (if you know, you know π). For more than 18 years, World Maths Day in March has brought together millions of students in an epic celebration of learning. From record-breaking speeds in the Live Mathletics platform, to incredible displays of problem-solving skills, it’s a day where numbers truly unite kids. Created by 3P Learning, kids age 5 to 18 compete in 20 60-second contests to earn point...
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  Ep. 313 | STEM Outreach for Kids by Kids | feat. YouthRoots 21.02.2026 17m

  Send us Fan Mail YouthRoots has a mission to bridge the gap between generations, fostering connections that open up a world of opportunities in STEM fields for young minds. They provide students with a glimpse into the STEM fields they can pursue through interviews of STEM professionals. Using a holistic approach to STEM education, YouthRoots creates and leads students in hands on activities and engaging lessons, and after dozens of domestic outreaches, they are now expanding globally to ensu...
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  STEM Everyday #312 | FTC Robotics | feat. The Clueless 11212 07.02.2026 17m

  Send us Fan Mail The Clueless is a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team made up of 13 members from 8 middle/high schools across San Diego, California. Through FTC, they are determined to grow as a team, have fun, and leave a lasting impact on their community. In their 9 years of competing, they have set the world record twice ('22 & '24) and qualified to the World Championship 6 times, where they've won the divisional Inspire Award three times and won the robot game once. One of their ou...
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  STEM Everyday #311 | Project Baltimore | feat. Chris Papst 16.01.2026 25m

  Send us Fan Mail STEM education requires a solid foundation of skills. Without basic math and reading proficiency, children are not prepared for the opportunities awaiting them in a world of changing careers. Chris Papst is the lead investigative reporter for Project Baltimore, Fox45 News’ ongoing investigation into Maryland’s public education system. As a national award-winning reporter, his work has led to the passing of state laws, criminal convictions, and court rulings that have set lega...
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  STEM Everyday #310 | Start Small with STEM | feat. Doug Scott 07.01.2026 27m

  Send us Fan Mail Doug Scott has taught 9th-12th grade engineering, robotics, and technology since 2003. His current role at Hopkinton High School includes being the district leader for Business, Tech & Engineering in grades 6–12. Doug has led numerous robotics and competitive technology teams to state and regional championships, as well as national and international competitions, growing the robotics program from six students to 160. In 2014, Doug was fortunate to accompany students from ...
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  STEM Everyday #309 | Building Aha! Moments | feat. Dr Jennifer Berry 01.01.2026 24m

  Send us Fan Mail Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of SmartLab (an education pioneer in STEM, transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987). She has previously held leadership roles at other education organizations, each time bringing her expertise and experience as a parent and veteran of stage performance to build better learning opportunities for every kid every day. SmartLab's mission is to ensure that today’s students will be tomorrow’s lea...
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  STEM Everyday #308 | Automation in Education | feat. Chuck Ridgeway 04.11.2025 21m

  Send us Fan Mail Chuck Ridgeway is the Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate at Horner Automation in Indianapolis, Indiana. As an engineer in the automation and robotics industry for over 30 years, Chuck has seen both the changes and valuable uses of automation and robotics in our world, and is an important voice for educators to hear about the value of STEM learning for future careers. Horner Automation has been part of some truly unique projects in their many years in...
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  STEM Everyday #307 | CTE and STEM | feat. Chad Miller 17.10.2025 28m

  Send us Fan Mail Chad Miller teaches Technology, Engineering, & Design as well as Computer Science in North Carolina. But he wasn't always a teacher. His experiences as a computer aided draftsman helped him learn the business of architectural lighting, and in the process problem solving, iteration, and more skills that kids in CTE courses need. As an educator, he has always been passionate about STEM and providing real world examples in his classroom. He also enjoys helping with clubs and...
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  STEM Everyday #306 | CNC in STEM | feat. Steve & Jeremy Stevenson 27.09.2025 36m

  Send us Fan Mail For over 15 years, Simply Technologies has been sneaking digital manufacturing into classrooms—one buzzing spindle and slightly terrified teacher at a time. So far, they’ve helped over 3,500 North American schools bring STEM to life in very real, very loud, very safe, and very hands-on ways. Their father-son company, Simply Technologies, has (unofficially but confidently) placed more CNC machines in schools than anyone else on the continent. They like to say they created CNC...
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  STEM Everyday #305 | Cardboard Creating with Makedo | feat. Colleen Graves 22.09.2025 32m

  Send us Fan Mail With a cardboard box and a spark of imagination, in 2008, Makedo was born. More than just tools, Makedo empowers kids to become problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators. Today, Makedo isn’t just a product line of blue screws & cardboard tools; it’s a vibrant, global community of makers dedicated to building a better future for people and the planet through imaginative, purposeful play, one cardboard creation at a time. (Check out the Makedo website for lessons and r...
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  STEM Everyday #304 | Quizizz is now Wayground | feat. Kyle Niemis 13.09.2025 6m

  Send us Fan Mail After 10 years as Quizizz, a new way and a new focus has necessitated the change to a new name: Wayground. Kyle Niemis is the Head of Community at Wayground (formerly Quizizz), educator, and co-founder of ClassroomQ. "Wayground provides educators with a supplemental learning platform that brings together instruction, practice, and assessment in an AI-supported hub that helps students hit grade-level standards faster." Used in 90% of US schools & over 150 countries ...