

185. Cultivating Confident Decision-Makers in STEM ft. Ramin Mohajer and Alison Stumacher
How do we help kids make better decisions, such as in STEM challenges? In this episode of The STEM Space, we’re joined by Ramin Mohajer and Alison Stumacher from the Alliance for Decision Education. This thought-provoking conversation may spark new ways to support your students as confident, capable decision-makers.

184. Is Teaching Coding Still Important? ft. CodeMonkey CEO Jonathan Schor
Natasha sits down with Jonathan Schor, visionary co-founder and CEO behind CodeMonkey. This award-winning, game-based platform isn’t just fun; it equips students with real-world coding skills in a way that makes computer science accessible and exciting for every classroom. Tune in now and get ready to re-imagine the possibilities in your classroom!

183. Stratospheric STEM: From Helium Hiccups to High-Altitude Heroics
Claire is back — and she’s taking us to the edge of space! Listen in as she shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching a weather balloon nearly 89,000 feet into the atmosphere!

182. Power On! The Fight for Equity in Tech ft. Drs. Jean Ryoo & Jane Margolis
Natasha chats with UCLA researchers Dr. Jean Ryoo and Dr. Jane Margolis—leaders on the frontlines of broadening K–12 computer science education. Their research inspired Power On!, a graphic novel that follows four high school students confronting technology’s harmful impact, urging young readers to evolve into critical creators rather than passive users.

181. How to Make Science Stick ft. Dr. Erica Colón
Natasha sits down with Dr. Erica Colón, the visionary behind NGS Magnified—formerly known as Nitty Gritty Science—to explore the profound impact of science education.

180. The Secret to Loving Math ft. Nichole Austion of the National Math and Science Initiative
Natasha chats with NMSI’s VP of Public Affairs, Nichole Austion. Listen in as she shares an excerpt of her book and practical advice on fostering a positive math identity in children.