Welcome to The STEM Space Podcast!
Join Claire and Natasha, two aerospace engineers turned educators, as we chat about all things STEM education! We share our experiences as curriculum writers, educators, program directors, graduate students, business owners, and moms!
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Natasha and Claire explore selective attention and how turning it off may be the key to innovation. Hear about the scientific work of Ellen Swallow Richards, who highlighted the importance of clean water, and learn about other notable yet accidental scientific discoveries, too.
Discover where you fall on the imagination spectrum as we explore how the brain processes mental imagery, from vivid visuals to aphantasia. Featuring the work of Dr. Margaret Livingstone, this episode connects neuroscience to classroom learning and includes a free lesson inspired by her research.
Lonnie Johnson’s story goes way beyond the Super Soaker. Let’s talk inventors, engineers, and the STEM skills kids really need.
Robots are shaping our world faster than ever. Natasha and Claire explore robotics in everyday life, competitive robotics, and how to introduce students to this rapidly growing field. Plus, hear about George Devol, inventor of the first industrial robot, and the latest feats in STEM innovation.
It’s a new year and we have a lot to cover! Beginning with a highlight of real engineers and scientists, with this episode featuring Lillian Gilbreth, and a recap of our recent experience at the 2026 SEEC conference!
Claire sits down with STEM educator Sharon Boese to share how inquiry, creativity, and project‑based learning bring STEM to life across grade levels.
EPISODE 200!! Claire shares her recent discovery of a backyard superfood– the black soldier fly!
Hear about Claire’s recent outreach day teaching about rockets using a home-built 8 foot tall model and of course an update on her chickens. Also get a taste of how STEM teachers can address the social emotional learning of their students.
Claire is joined by Audrey Gilfillan and Alison West, licensed professional counselors and embedded therapists in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at CU Boulder. Together, they bring extensive experience in college mental health, academic and career support, and community-based counseling.
Natasha and Claire dive into Claire’s upcoming outreach presentation on rockets. As Claire builds a large-scale cutaway model to showcase each part of a rocket, they explore the value of hands-on learning, problem-solving activities, and tackling common misconceptions about rockets. Plus, stick around for a fun update on Claire’s chickens!
Claire chats with the Founder & CEO of Changemaker Education, David Richards. He shares his passion for love-based, personalized education that led to establishing a microschool for his own children.
Claire takes you inside a real classroom project inspired by Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary — featuring student voices, hands‑on STEM design, and big science takeaways.