STEM Southwest Podcast

Today's guest is no stranger to the STEM Southwest podcast. Jill Meyers was a previous guest on Episode 66, and we brought her back today to share her experience as a VIP at the Virgin Galactic launch from Spaceport America. Jill recounts her thoughts as she watched firsthand the history of making spaceflight and her close brush with Elon Musk.

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Jill Meyers has been in aviation her entire life since earning her private pilot's license at age 17. She is an Aerospace Engineer, Air Force veteran, STEM advocate and mentor, professional speaker, and owner of Meyers AeroConsulting. In 2019, Jill was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in London, the world's only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community.

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Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic Launch photos (Jill Meyers)

"New Normal" by Khalid

Karman line

The Overview Effect: Space Exploration and Human Evolution, by Frank White

Thin Blue Line

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Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

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This week's guest is young and wise with thoughtful answers to questions we are all asking. Join us as this STEM Rockstar shares his passion for leveling the playing field and building a place where kids can create and learn. STEM Southwest interviews Andrew Proctor and reveals the power of youth.

In addition, Bob and Shelly share their plans for attending the launch of Sir Richard Branson into space as Astronaut 001 launching from southern New Mexico's Spaceport America! Join them on Facebook live or in person at the launch on July 11 at 7am!

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Fictional Futurists

Fictional Futurists (Memberships)

Fictional Futurists (Donations)

Juntos

micro:bit

Cognimates

MIT App Inventor

Virgin Galactic Announces First Fully Crewed Spaceflight

Virgin Galactic

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Battling Bots League (Partnership between Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse)

In this episode, hosts Bob and Shelly dig deep and share their personal commitment to connecting the STEM dots. Listeners will get behind the scenes commentary on life, profession, and as always, all things STEM. Join our rockstar hosts as they recommit to you, their listeners!

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Majority of New Mexico's STEM Workforce doesn't have a bachelor's degree

State STEM Report Cards 2019

R4Creating

STEM Workforce Pipeline

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Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Battling Bots League (Partnership between Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse)

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Shaun Taylor, aka Nytfury FPV, and his wife, Teng Ma, aka JuneBug FPV, are professional drone pilots that have accepted awards on both world and national podiums. Shaun is a world champion, 2xnational champion and 2xXDC champion along with numerous other awards. Teng has earned the title as fastest female and is a member of the USA women's FPV team. Recently, Shaun used his drone to help rescue a dog that was wedged in a crevice in the Sandia Mountain Foothills. Their love of drone racing is only second to their love for one another and their son, Max. This married duo will share their knowledge of drones and show off their superpowers during our episode.

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In early 2015, Shaun Taylor was a firefighter when he started to fly drones on his off-days. The drone racing industry was on fire and, in June 2016, after winning five of the biggest drone races between 2015-2016, Shaun asked his wife if he could quit his job in order to prepare for the 2016 MultiGP national championship and the subsequent world championship in Hawaii. His wife, Teng, unequivocally agreed and Shaun quit his job that same month. Three months later, Shaun won the aforementioned national championship (defending his title from 2015). A month later, he won the world championship in Hawaii. Subsequently, Shaun signed with DR1, a premier drone racing league that aired on Eurosport. The league lasted two seasons and Shaun's team won both seasons. By the end of 2017, Shaun has solidified his reputation as the most decorated drone pilot in the world, a title for which even the fastest drone pilots today have a hard time competing due to the lack of events. Shaun became a dad in December 2018 and spent the majority of the last year at home (due to COVID-19). Today, Shaun still enjoys flying drones with his wife at the park on a weekly basis, and plans to go back to the fire department for which he has been asked to integrated drones in future fire and rescue efforts.

Teng Taylor started to fly drones to spend more time with Shaun, and she started to progress quickly. Teng also started to travel with Shaun and compete as well. In 2019, Teng won the fastest female spot on team USA to compete in China and took third place at that competition. This year, races are starting to come back, and Teng is excited to be competing again.

Shaun Taylor - YouTube Channel

Teng Taylor - YouTube Channel

Nytfury

Drone Racing League

MultiGP Drone Racing

Southwest Pod Racing

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Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Battling Bots League (Partnership between Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse)

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Join Shelly as she leads a panel discussion of Women in STEM on the important topic of getting our girls more involved in tech. Hear the perspectives of this diverse panel during a session at Experience IT, an event sponsored by the New Mexico Technology Council, as these panelists cover important thoughts, experiences, and focus on understanding the power of mentoring for young women in technology. From STEM educators to professionals, these ladies have a lively and important discussion about their own experiences, and how to make the workplace more welcoming for women. In today's episode, Shelly invites us all to become mentors for young women in technology to ensure a brighter future for all.

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New Mexico Technology Council

Tracy Hartzler (CNM)

Heather Fitzgerald (CNM)

Melissa Ober (Science Girl's Lab)

Maggie Werner-Washburne (Boomerang New Mexico)

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Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

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Linkedin (Melissa Ober)

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Robots are revolutionizing every industry and today's guest shares how his company is ensuring co-bots are keeping people safe while completing important tasks. Chris Ziomek and the team at Build With Robots are making a difference and leveraging the support of the community to make great things happen!

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Chris Ziomek is a tech entrepreneur who has over 30 years of experience in high-tech industries. Chris presently leads Build With Robots, an automation business developing the next generation of robotic tools. Chris also serves as an adviser and investor in many New Mexico-based startups. His prior professional experience includes: Senior Vice President and General Manager at Teradyne, Founder and President of ZTEC Instruments, microwave engineer at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, and section leader at the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chris holds BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of New Mexico.

Build with Robots

Breezy One

Job Training Incentive Program (New Mexico Economic Development Department)

FUSE Makerspace

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Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Battling Bots League (Partnership between Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse)

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Today's guest shares her journey flying high and the work that it took her to get there. Jill Meyers has had a storied career in STEM with some amazing organizations, and we know you will be wanting more when we are done . . . because we did! From stories about aviation, learning to fly at 17 years old, and facing the challenging world of STEM as a woman, she shares it all. We even get to hear about her latest adventures with Virgin Galactic and the WAI Land of Enchantment Chapter as she mentors her way through an amazing career!

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Jill Meyers has been in aviation her entire life since earning her private pilot's license at age 17. She is an Aerospace Engineer, Air Force veteran, STEM advocate and mentor, professional speaker, and owner of Meyers AeroConsulting. In 2019, Jill was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society in London, the world's only professional body dedicated to the aerospace community.

Meyers AeroConsulting

Changemaker Talent

Fly Like A Girl (Documentary)

Women in Aviation International

Women in Aviation International - Land of Enchantment Chapter

Coming Home: Fight for a Legacy (Documentary film by The Red Door Films)

Flygirls: A Wartime Odyssey (Dramatic scripted series by the Red Door Films)

Dare to Dream

Build with Robots

Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Battling Bots League (Partnership between Be Greater Than Average and Electric Playhouse)

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This week's guest, a NM State Representative, takes a break from her duties serving the people of New Mexico to discuss important issues that matter to the region. Her passion for flying led to a path in aviation law. She is leading the way to establish New Mexico as a premiere place for space and flight. Listen in as Bob nerds out over law and politics in a conversation with Day Hochman-Vigil.

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Day Hochman-Vigil is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Santa Fe, and is the only certified aviation and space attorney in the State of New Mexico. She practices law as a commercial aviation safety and security specialist and has been recognized for her work providing pro bono community legal services. She graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law and holds a Master of Law degree in Aviation and Space Law from McGill University.

Day comes from hard-working New Mexican roots. Her father was a local doctor, rancher, and small business owner outside of Glorieta, NM, while her mother managed a restaurant on the Santa Fe Plaza. At an early age, Day became interested in language, political science and the arts. After graduating with her Bachelor of Arts, Day witnessed the social and political realities for four countries, learning to speak three languages fluently.

DHV Law

Representative Day Hochman-Vigil - NM Legislature

Day Hochman-Vigil, Democrat for House District 15

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Today's interview is a follow-up with Financial expert, Ann Shubert. It is our first podcast built to help with the money questions that you have. Join us as we get beginner tips for those just starting out on their financial journey, as well as those for professionals with retirement nearing. Great tips for STEM entrepreneurs and advice that you don't have to be a math major to understand!

Ann Shubert started her professional career planning to be an astrophysicist, receiving a BA in Physics from Princeton University and an MS in Astrophysics from the California Institute of Technology. After realizing that she was not cut out to be a pure research scientist, Ann shifted gears into a 30-year career in the defense industry, first designing and building software systems and later managing multi-million-dollar aerospace programs. In 2014, while enrolled in the University of New Mexico's Executive MBA program, Ann made another major career transition, becoming a licensed Financial Advisor. Three years later, she co-founded Intentional Finance LLC, an independent, woman-owned, Registered Investment Adviser firm. Ann enjoys working with women in STEM, combining science-based approaches to financial planning, risk management and investing with her interest in behavioral finance and how people make decisions about money. Because she knows what it is like to be a woman in a male dominated workplace, Ann feels a special kinship with women in the STEM fields, and loves helping them to reach a place of confidence about their finances so they can keep their energies focused on their STEM passion, whether in research, education or business.

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Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Acorns

Invest in Acorns

Intentional Finance LLC

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7770 Jefferson Street NE, Suite 430

Albuquerque, NM 87109

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This week, we start off 2021 with a special peek into the lives of our hosts, Bob and Shelly. They are no longer hiding behind the microphone because their podcast editor has convinced them to give listeners more. So, now you cannot only listen to the podcast, but if you choose, you can watch the video recording on their YouTube channel! Bob and Shelly are driven to be mentors and encourage young people to do hard things! Join them today for this very special and personal episode as STEM Southwest kicks off its third year of sharing some of the most amazing STEM rocktars of the Southwest!

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Be Greater Than Average Gift of Learning

Be Greater Than Average Courses

Be Greater Than Average Family Fun!

Be Greater Than Average A Semester of STEM Activities E-Book

Our first YouTube podcast video

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