143. Unusual Donations to a STEM Class
Claire shares stories of meeting an astronaut and learning about the origins of ice cream on the International Space Station to an amazing tour led by a NASA mission control expert, leading to a discussion about unusual donations to her STEM class!
142. An AI Lesson Gone Awry
Natasha and Claire have a quick chat between teaching, traveling, and finishing up a dissertation: Claire shares her elaborate STEM sub plans and Natasha discusses an AI lesson gone wrong.
141. The Insider's Guide to Engineering ft. Luke Zollinger
Natasha chats with Luke Zollinger, the author of The Insider’s Guide to Engineering, licensed professional engineer in mechanical and civil engineering, and currently the chief engineer for a R&D company, which involves ballistic and blast testing, extreme forces, and other unconventional things.
140. Making STEM Joyful, Rigorous, and Relevant ft. Beyond100K
Natasha chats with Maya Morales Garcia the Chief Program Officer at Beyond100K, an organization working to end the STEM teacher shortage by 2043, especially for those most excluded from STEM opportunities
139. Is Teaching Engineering Bad? Part 2
Claire and Natasha continue the discussion from episode 137 on the frustrations college professors expressed about the way engineering is taught in K-12 education.
138. Prepare for the Solar Eclipse
Listen in as Natasha and Claire provide essential tips for educators on preparing your students for the upcoming solar eclipse and organizing a memorable watch party.