On this episode we chat with James Maynard, the host of the 'The Cosmic Companion' podcast, where he explores the future of science education! He has talked with guests such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathy Sullivan, and Sylvia Earle - and we're honored to have him on to share his STEAM Origin Story! We discuss his early days as a child to two NASA Apollo-project parents.

James believes that humans are natural-born scientists, and thinks we need to kindle and grow that sense of wonder in us all. We spoke about astronomy, space exploration, science education, AI, technology, JWST, and the future! Including something he's calling the Nexus...which could be the convergence of three major event/progress that changes the human experience and our understanding of life in the universe as we know it!

Episode topics: #carlsagan #people #science #space #ai #building #telescopes #working #3denvironments #astronomy #learn #moon #years #writing #create #podcast #planet #scientists #space #rocket #podcast #artemis #people #learned #launch #spacex #science #mission #3dprinting #year #episodes #progress #content #nasa #talk #ideas #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #interstellar #nasaartemis #artemis2 #dearmooncrew #solarsystem #luna #spacecraft #technology #spacetechnology #engineer #starship #starshipspacex #spaceforce #stem #artists   Thank you James for being our guest and for sharing your STEM Origin Story! Check out the Cosmic Companion on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44MWUXhq_-jD-J_rJ5MQgQ https://www.instagram.com/thecosmiccompanion/ https://twitter.com/CompanionCosmic   Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos   00:00 Welcome to today’s episode, and to our People of Science Guest James Maynard 05:24 How to combat the misconception that science is “magic”. 10:50 Manscaped: Get 20% OFF@manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com!  10:56 STEM ORIGIN Story, where did it begin? 20:07 The barriers to science education today that need to be overcome. 26:58 The Cosmic Companion podcast 32:48 James' start in teaching and writing. 33:34 Are improvisation and writing the same thing? 45:38 James Webb Space Telescope launched perfectly, and continues to show us wonders! 49:02 What is the gap between what we did for the Apollo program and what we need to do for Artemis? 57:23 Space exploration and living on other worlds 61:59 What’s coming in the next few decades...the Nexus   We'd like to thank our sponsors: - Manscaped - Estes Rockets - AG3D Printing   Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook   Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX • Get 20% OFF@manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net