72. Astrophysics and Weightlifting with Dr. Roman Gomez

72. Astrophysics and Weightlifting with Dr. Roman Gomez

7/15/2022

Show Summary:

Natasha chats with Dr. Roman Gomez, a lead research scientist in the Space Science and Engineering division of Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Roman shares his story of growing up in San Antonio, joining the Army, and then eventually getting his Ph.D. in astrophysics. Using questions submitted by Space Club elementary and middle school students, we discuss his journey in STEM, how he learned from his mistakes and his passion for all this space and science.

Links from the Show:

All About Space Club

• Video: Career Chats: Dr. Roman Gomez (Research Scientist)

• Bring Space Club to Your School!

• Blog: STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon

• Video: Space Club Mission to Moon Project Highlights Video

• Podcast: 37. The Learning Potential of Space Club

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Vivify STEM Blog Posts

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Vivify STEM Lessons & Products

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  • STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School)

  • Digital STEM Choice Board: STEM Careers!

  • STEM Career Classroom Posters

  • Growth Mindset Back to School Rocket About Me Activity

• Mission to Moon STEM Curriculum Unit (Space Exploration):

  • Elementary (K-6)

  • Middle School (6-10)

Other STEM Resources

• Vivify YouTube: STEM Career Chats

• Dr. Roman Gomez Speaks at 2019 Fall STEM Lecture Series

• What is Olympic Weightlifting? via Wikipedia

• U.S. Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data (2020)

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