The STEM Space

By Vivify STEM

Two engineers turned educators discuss resources, tips, and current events within the scope of STEM education.

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The podcast currently has 192 episodes available.

The STEM Space episodes:

November 01, 2024 162. EcoInsight: A 10th Grader’s Vision for Sustainability ft. Tara Tony
Show Summary:
Natasha chats with Tara Tony, a high school student passionate about environmental advocacy. Tara serves as a student commissioner on the Energy and Environmental Sustainability Commission (EESC) in Milpitas, California. She shares her experiences from the EESC, where she became inspired to launch EcoInsight, an online platform aimed at raising awareness of biodiversity loss.
Tara also discusses the EcoInnovate Competition, a nationwide challenge for middle and high school students to submit innovative conservation projects. Learn more about this initiative and how to get involved at EcoInnovate. As of posting, current competition deadline is November 15th, 2024.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
132. The Focus of an Engineering Design Competition
108. A STEM Challenge with Earthquakes ft. Kristina Ohl
66. Eco-House Sustainable STEM with Kristina Ohl
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Top 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM
Exploring National Parks with a STEM Challenge!
Ocean STEM Activities
Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project
Design A School Garden STEM Project
Vivify STEM Lessons
Design a Sustainable Eco-House STEM Project (Environmental Science 5E PBL)
Oil Spill STEM Challenge
Ocean Debris Engineering Design STEM Challenge
Design a School Garden: STEM Project Guide
Other STEM Resources
EcoInnovate
Milpitas Energy & Environmental Sustainability Commission
Email us your questions and more!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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23min
October 25, 2024 161. Making Tech Education Accessible ft. imagi Co-Founders
Show Summary:
Natasha sits down for a chat with Dora Palfi and Beatrice Ionascu, co-founders of imagi, a Swedish EdTech startup dedicated to closing the gender gap in tech by sparking a passion for technology in all children through fun and inclusive computer science education.
Dora and Beatrice met while studying at NYU Abu Dhabi and went on to work in various large tech companies. Their experiences, often as the only women in male-dominated tech environments, fueled their desire to create imagi, with the vision of transforming the tech industry and broadening access to computer science education, particularly for underrepresented groups.
imagi's AI-powered Python programming platform equips educators—regardless of their coding background—with the tools to teach a dynamic, engaging curriculum to middle school students, promoting inclusivity across gender and race. After just one hour of coding with imagi, one in three girls and non-binary students report increased interest in coding, and 85% of all students find the experience "fun" after their first lesson. Having reached more than 300,000 students in 140 countries, cultivating a vibrant global community of young coders who have collectively generated over 19 million lines of Python code, imagi is making strides in reshaping the future of tech education globally.
For more details, visit imagi's website.
You can use the Vivify promo code for 15% off a purchase of imagiCharms! Just use vivifystem15 or this link.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
98. Who is an Engineer?
50. How to Involve Girls in After-School STEM
122. How to Motivate Students
121. The Importance of Clear Communication in Science
114. Strategies for a Teacherpreneur
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Top 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM
Motivation: How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward
Vivify STEM Lessons
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity (Break down stereotypes!)
Picture a STEM Professional Critical Thinking Worksheet
Bridge Engineering STEM Challenge - Women in STEM History Activity
Starter STEM Activities Engineering Challenges
Other STEM Resources
imagi
weSTEM @ NYUAD
Girls outperform boys at school, yet still shy away from STEM — Download the full study here: Hands Up for Gender Equality: A Major Study into Confidence and Career Intentions of Adolescent Girls and Boys
Give P's a Chance: Projects, Peers, Passion, Play by M Resnick (PDF)
Scratch - Imagine, Program, Share
Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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45min
October 18, 2024 160. How Does a Toilet Work?
Show Summary:
Claire reflects on the success of her recent Star Party event. She also shares a Show and Tell activity with her STEM students, which is a great way to practice communication skills. Claire even participates by bringing a surprising object from home—something you use every day, but probably not what you're expecting! Tune in to find out what it is. Meanwhile, Natasha, as always, delves into the broader implications of integrating engineering into the classroom, exploring the challenges of teaching it as a profession versus as a subject.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
159. A Vision for K-12 Engineering Education
105. Explaining the 3 Stages of STEM
156. Would an Engineer Solve Your Problem?
137. Is Teaching Engineering Bad?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities
Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
Vivify STEM Lessons
Explore the Universe - FREE in The STEM Space Explorer Library
Simple Machines Toy Factory STEM Challenge
Think Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry Unit
STEM Catapult Challenge
STEM Careers BINGO Game: K-5 or 5-12
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Other STEM Resources
Fort Worth Astronomical Society: Star Parties
NASA | Messier 57 (better known as the Ring Nebula)
Space.com | Draconid meteor shower 2024: When, where & how to see it
Space Teams
wikiHow | How Does a Toilet Work? A Step-by-Step Breakdown
Gain access to Vivify’s expanding lesson library when you become a member of The STEM Space!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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26min
October 04, 2024 159. A Vision for K-12 Engineering Education
Show Summary:
Claire is preparing for her first-ever Star Party family event, and Natasha gives her tips on everything from using a sky app to making constellation-themed hot chocolate! We also dive into a new Framework for Engineering Learning that the Vivify team is developing. What are the main learning goals of engineering? What does a year-long STEM program look like? Listen in for our vision for K-12 STEM education.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
126. Star Parties & Thematic Classroom Attire
156. Would an Engineer Solve Your Problems?
105. Explaining the 3 Stages of STEM
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Not All STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
Vivify STEM Lessons
Explore the Universe - FREE in The STEM Space Explorer Library
Astronaut Training: 4 C’s of STEM
Heart Rate Ratios and Graphing Activity
STEM Tower Challenges
STEM Choice Boards Bundle: Career, Field Trip, & Space Missions
STEM Careers BINGO Game: K-5 or 5-12
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity
Weather Balloon Launch: STEM Engineering Project Guide
Mission to Moon or Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit
Other STEM Resources
SkyView® App - Google Play or Apple
Fort Worth Astronomical Society: Star Parties
Vivify STEM Research & Publications
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
26min
September 27, 2024 158. Speedy STEM - What to Teach When You Don't Have Time
Show Summary:
In this episode, Natasha and Claire discuss a new framework for teaching STEM. Hear about resources for intentional and authentic learning experiences in STEM and advice on what to focus on when you are short on time.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
150. Screw the Standards! Or Should We? ft. Dr. Pedersen
74. Rate My STEM Lesson
136. Cool Lessons on Heat Transfer
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
Rate Your STEM Lesson: What Stage is Your STEM Challenge?
Vivify STEM Lessons
Roller Coaster STEM Challenge - K-5 or 5-8
Drag Device STEM Challenge
Space Lander STEM Challenge - K-5 or 5-8
Heat Shield Challenge
Other STEM Resources
Vivify Research & Publications - includes parts of Dr. Natasha’s dissertation: Pre-College Engineering: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty as well as Learning Goals in Middle School Engineering: A Systematic Review and Comparison with NGSS and ASEE Frameworks
Quick Tips
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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27min
September 20, 2024 157. Training Astronauts ft. NASA's Ike Theriot
Show Summary:
In this episode, Claire speaks with Ike Theriot, a NASA EVA Flight Controller and Astronaut Instructor, who highlights the power of curiosity and the importance of following your passions in the space industry. He shares personal experiences in working for NASA and training astronauts, showing how a love for exploration shaped his career. Tune in to discover how pursuing your interests can open unexpected doors in science, technology, and beyond.
Ike currently serves as an EVA Flight Controller and Astronaut Instructor in the Flight Operations Directorate at Johnson Space Center. He supports real-time ISS EVA operations by planning EVA’s, training astronauts to perform those EVA’s, and supporting execution from Mission Control as a flight controller. Ike also develops and trains Artemis EVA operational concepts for navigation, timeline management, and suit and tool use for lunar surface operations.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
153. Don’t Tell Your Kid to be an Engineer
73. Does STEM Track?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Astronaut Training and the 4 C's of STEM
Top 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM
How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward
Vivify STEM Lessons
Astronaut Training: 4 Cs of STEM
Intro to Coding: STEM Activity
Musical Instrument STEM Challenge
STEM Creativity Tools: 5 Activities to Boost Brainstorming Power
Mission to Moon Middle School STEM Curriculum Unit
Other STEM Resources
NASA | Meet the Teams Leading Moonwalking Test Mission (ft. Ike Theriot)
NASA | Artemis
NASA | STEM Resources and Opportunities
Email us your questions and more!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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33min
September 13, 2024 156. Would an Engineer Solve Your Problem?
Show Summary:
Natasha and Claire discuss the importance of teaching engineering in the context of real-world engineering challenges. They work to define what constitutes a true engineering problem and highlight the significance of providing students with authentic engineering experiences that mimic the complexities and challenges of the real world.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
87. How is STEM More Than a Problem?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
Engineering in the Science Classroom
Understanding a Framework for P-12 Engineering Learning
Scientific Method vs. Engineering Design Process: Which is used in STEM learning?
Not all STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM Education
Rate Your STEM Lesson: What Stage is Your STEM Challenge?
Vivify STEM Lessons
Ocean Debris Engineering Design STEM Challenge
Design a School Garden: STEM Project Guide
STEM Space Lander Challenge | K-5 or 5-8
Space Capsule Heat Shield 5E Engineering Challenge (MS-PS3-3)
Other STEM Resources
MIT AeroAstro
MIT Residential Scholars FAQ
List of “Engineering Problems”
Strawberry DNA Experiment
Taco Party
News Article: Normal Fire Department Uses Tacos To Educate On Weather Lingo (And Go Viral)
The “Poop” Rule: Instead of asking "Does it spark joy?" try this.
Subscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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26min
September 06, 2024 155. Your Greatest Challenges in Teaching STEM
Show Summary:
What is your greatest challenge as a STEM educator? In this episode, Claire and Natasha respond to concerns from K-12 STEM teachers who posted their challenges in The STEM Space Facebook group. We tackle everything from getting kids to accept math is part of science, overcoming learned helplessness, and juggling hundreds of students a week. Listen in for this rapid-fire session!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
135. What Should Students Learn? (“pontificate” episode)
122. How to Motivate Students
146. Is It Squishy? How to Build Engineering Intuition
73. Does STEM Track?
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities
10 Tips for Managing a STEM Classroom
How to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward (includes photos of Claire’s tower failure)
Football STEM Challenge!
Vivify STEM Lessons
Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity (breaking stereotypes)
Newspaper STEM Challenges
Heart Rate Ratios & Graphing Activity
Math and Sports Activity Bundle: Ratios and Proportions
Brain Safety STEM Challenge: Design a Football Helmet
FREE Scope & Sequence - Elementary School | Middle School
FREE Interview Questions for STEM Professionals
Other STEM Resources
The STEM Space Facebook Group
“Pontificate” clip | Vivify TikTok
“If I Built a Car” by Chris Van Dusen | Amazon Affiliate link
Wildlife Discovery Trunks (Texas Only, but you can check with your state’s wildlife association)
Gain access to Vivify’s expanding lesson library when you become a member of The STEM Space!
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
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26min
August 30, 2024 154. How to Make Space for STEM
Show Summary:
In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire and Natasha answer a question from a listener: “For those of you who teach multiple grades in a day, how do you organize all your stuff that goes with each class?” Claire, a K-8 STEM teacher, gives us all her tips and tricks for managing the STEM supply chaos!
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
121. The Importance of Clear Communication in Science
44. How Do You Manage Your STEM Classroom?
125. Constraints in a STEM Classroom
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
10 Tips for Managing a STEM Classroom
Top 10 Back to School STEM Tools!
Vivify STEM Lessons
Back to School STEM: 6 Icebreaker Teamwork Activities (includes pipeline challenge)
FREE - Editable Budget Sheet for Engineering Design Challenges
Roller Coaster STEM Challenge (K-5 or 6-8)
FREE - Editable Teacher Slides for Engineering Design Challenges
Newspaper STEM Challenges
Other STEM Resources
Don’t Wake the Dragon by Bianca Schulze
FREE - Space Club
Communities in Schools - San Antonio (CISSA)
Facebook: The STEM Space
Claire’s STEM Organization finds:
- Shelf brackets
- Plastic bins
- STEM composition notebook
- More plastic bins
- Makerspace bins
- Vivify Amazon Storefront
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY TWITTER
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
27min
August 23, 2024 153. Don't Tell Your Kid to be an Engineer
Show Summary:
In this episode of The STEM Space, Claire navigates the whirlwind of back-to-school season, sharing favorite moments from her K-8 STEM classroom, including a fun bar graph icebreaker that got her students engaged. Natasha reflects on her daughter's transition to 1st grade and how she loves to find math in everyday life. Together, they discuss how STEM classrooms can bring subjects like math and science to life, inspiring a love for learning. Many define STEM as preparing students for in-demand jobs, but we value the importance of nurturing students’ passions, using real-world connections in the STEM classroom to help them better understand the world around them, rather than focusing solely on job skills.
Links from the Show:
Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes
127. Why You Should Teach About STEM Careers
144. Another Year of Smashing STEM
122. How to Motivate Students
Vivify STEM Blog Posts
10 Easy STEM Career Classroom Activities (includes Sparks!)
How to Teach STEM Through A Story
Vivify STEM Lessons
STEM Careers BINGO Game for K-5 or 6-8
Technology Choice Board Bundle
Astronaut Training: 4 Cs of STEM (Back to School STEM Activities)
Alphabet STEM - Introduce PreK-1 to STEM!
Other STEM Resources
Vivify TikTok: Claire’s STEM Classroom Tour (ft. the Nature Wall)
Quick Tips
THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES
THE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUP
VIVIFY INSTAGRAM
VIVIFY FACEBOOK
VIVIFY X
VIVIFY TIKTOK
...more
25min

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