Show Summary:

From launching Space Club to hosting STEM Family Nights, Natasha reflects on her last 8 years as STEM Director at a nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas. She discusses with Claire the transition from engineer to educator and the impact of STEM programs. Plus, Claire shares a super easy apple spice cobbler recipe!

Links from the Show:

Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes

73. Does STEM Track?

67. Is STEM After School Effective?

56. What Do Kids Need To Prepare For Engineering?

52. How to Host a STEM Family Night

50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEM

Vivify STEM Blog Posts

#FBF: Natasha’s New STEM Job! (2014)

I Didn’t Always Want to be an Engineer

How to Launch Model Rockets & Amaze Your Students! Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3

STEM Family Night:

- STEM Family Night Planning Guide

- 10 Amazing STEM Family Night Activities

- How to Host a Virtual STEM Family Event

Pitsco Education Family STEM Night Bundle (takes out all the guesswork!)

Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming Power

Stop Motion Animation Activity - FREE in the STEM Space Explorer Library!

Bundle: STEM Family Night Planning Guide, STEM Activity Instructions, Posters

Microscope Mystery: Life Science Center - FREE in the STEM Space Explorer Library!

Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity

Other STEM Resources

SEEC - Space Exploration Educators Conference

Meet the Vivify Team

Communities In Schools - San Antonio (CISSA)

Tick Tock And TikTok: Shorter Attention Spans And The Consumer Market (Forbes)

Claire’s new fave baby item - Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base - Car Seat to Stroller in Seconds

Pitsco Ed Collab: STEM Family Night Kit

Vivify STEM TikTok Videos:

Mars Colony Project

Rocket Launches with Middle Schoolers

All About Space Club

Bring Space Club to Your School!

Blog: STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon

Video: Space Club Mission to Moon Project Highlights

Video: Space Club Mission to Mars Project Highlights

Podcast: 37. The Learning Potential of Space Club

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