Sometimes kids are hard to understand…especially kids who have the knack for technology. Join David and Donna as they discuss ways to introduce kids to STEM topics and build their confidence in their own abilities. If there’s a STEM kid in your life, or perhaps you’re getting started in STEM, this might just be the podcast for you.
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Getting Past Roadblocks – May 12, 2020
What keeps us from moving forward on the STEM projects that we so dearly wish to complete? If you are stymied by a roadblock, you’re not alone. In this episode, Donna and Dave chat about ways to get through the things that are holding us back.
Suggested links:
- Carnegie Mellon University’s Randy [Pausch]’s Story page
- Wikipedia Randy Pausch article
- Wikipedia Rattlesnake article
- Quote Investigator article on, “Whether You Believe You Can Do a Thing or Not, You Are Right”
- Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point, with quote about 10,000 hours rule
- Makey Makey
Reviewing Commander Hadfield’s book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth – April 11, 2020
If you think life on earth is a challenge, try hanging out in space for 166 days. That’s how long Chris Hadfield has been up there. In this episode, Donna and Dave chat about Commander Hadfield’s book, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.
Suggested Links:
- Official Chris Hadfield Website
- The difference between Border Collies and Australian Shepherds
- NASA CubeSats
- NASA Artemis Program
- NASA Spinoff
- Image source: National Aeronautics and Space Administration. International Space Station (ISS). Ed. Thuy Mai. 7 August 2017. <https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/services/missions/other/ISS.html>
Project Driven Learning – March 18, 2020
Learning a new skill can be challenging. Sometimes, it takes having a project to motivate our learning. Join Donna and Dave as they discuss ways to engage in real-world problem solving.
Ideas for that Old Computer – Feb 15, 2020
Windows 7 support ended on January 14, 2020, so our topic for this episode is, “What to do with old devices.”
Inaugural Episode – Feb 2, 2020
Donna and Dave discuss the motivation for the podcast, their respective backgrounds, and opportunities for students and parents interested in STEM.