"Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!" is an initiative to promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education and engagement to empower the next generation of STEAM leaders. We visit classrooms, camps, and college campuses to show that the Arts and the Sciences are not pitted against each other, they are infinitely and intrinsically related. We highlight influential women who have been innovators in STEAM fields (check out our book!), not only to show how what they've accomplished, but also to show the next generation what they are capable of.
In this episode, I talk with Kierra Page about data privacy, cyber security, computer science, and what it means to be a Woman in STEM. We share tips for getting an internship, how to create a resume, and how to not feel alone while in a male-dominated classroom or workplace. Featuring Kierra Page: IG @codingwithki
Christie is with CodeHers.Co, a student-run collective dedicated to closing the gender gap in computer science. Christie is organizing the first CodeHers Hack!, a hack-a-thon for coders of all experience levels to learn and practice their skills as they compete in a virtual competition to create a website, a game, or a an app. Learn more about CodeHer Collective be visiting their website, CodeHers.Co, where they have free coding classes (one or two might even be taught by our guest, Christie!), and stay up-to-date with future events they'll host. IG @codehers.co
In this episode of Coffee & Conversation, Maggie Brown and I spoke about aerospace engineering, getting involved in internships and clubs, being a woman in STEAM, the importance of empowering the next generation of innovators, and the #1 trait needed to become an engineer. Featuring Maggie Brown: IG @astro.maggie
For 109 years, Girls Scouts has built girls of courage, confidence, and character who have made the world a better place. In honor of Girl Scouts birthday on March 12th, I sat down with an innovator, entrepreneur, and fellow Gold Award Girl Scout Naomi Porter to discuss the impact of Girl Scouting on our lives, Naomi's entrepreneurial endeavors, and we even shared a few tips on getting internships (Naomi just finished her term as a National Girl Scouts of America Intern!) Featuring Naomi Porter: IG @naomiportertv
Applied Empathy: Debriefing and Reflecting with Miss Greater Rockville After hearing from Michael Ventura, author of “Applied Empathy” during a Professional Development Webinar hosted by the Miss America Organization, Sierra (she/her) and Leah (they/them) discuss Applied Empathy, and what it looks like in their lives as titleholders, advocates, and humans. Featuring: Leah Juliett, @missgreaterrockville on Instagram. Be sure to Subscribe for more Coffee & Conversations!
Tune in to this Coffee & Conversation where I sat down to chat with Shannon Hopkins, Miss Knox County 2021, an advocate for body positivity and inclusion, a marketing superstar, and a champion of Maine's economy and community. Be sure to check out her IG Page or Facebook to learn more about what she's up to, and how you can get an “Acceptable ME” sticker! Instagram: @shannonhopkinsofficial Facebook: AcceptableME
Caitlyn Fowler is on a mission to share women's voices — their experiences, their fears, and their advice. She's the creator of “Just A Piece Of Me,” a video series encouraging female empowerment by showing stories from women of all backgrounds. Join us as we chat about Caitlyn's project, and be sure to follow the "Just A Piece of Me" social media accounts to stay up-to-date on new video releases (the first episode is already live — go check it out!) Find Caitlyn at IG: @caitlynmarie_25 IG: @justa.pieceofme
World Wildlife Day, instituted by the United Nations, celebrates forest-based livelihoods and seek to promote forest and forest wildlife management models and practices that accommodate both human well-being and the long-term conservation of forests, forest-dwelling species of wild fauna and flora and the ecosystems they sustain, and promote the value of traditional practices and knowledge that contribute to establishing a more sustainable relationship with these crucial natural systems. On March 3rd 2021, I sat down with Dakota Derstein, Miss Santa Fe Trail 2020, to discuss what she's doing for our world's wildlife through her Social Impact Initiative, C.A.R.E. - Conserving And Restoring Ecosystems. (We also had a chance to chat about @sedgwickcountyzoo's newest addition!
Welcome back for Season 2 of the “Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!” Podcast! This season, we're excited to share the stories of inspiring people across the country who are empowering the next generation of innovators. Join us on this journey as we hear interviews, conversations, and lectures from these inspiring young women, and follow along wherever you listen to podcasts!
“Mathematics may not teach us how to add love and to subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution. We just need to find it.” — Roger W. Davis Mathematics involves numbers, equations, algorithms, and formulas to solve problems. By quantifying the world around us, we can count, measure, graph, and forecast solutions to the issues we face every day. Today's episode of innovators highlights Georgia Neese Clark Gray, the first female Treasurer of the United States.
“I think there's an artist hidden in the bottom of every single one of us.” — Bob Ross Art can be expressed through paintings, words, music, pictures, sculptures, plays, and many other mediums. Art is using creativity to express yourself and to share your interpretation of the world around you. Today's episode highlights Glinda the Good Witch herself, Kristin Chenoweth.
“Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail.” — Henry Petroski Engineering is the act of solving problems, from the large-scale problems, like how to construct a bridge, to the small-scale problems, like how to design a pacemaker. Engineering is about thinking creatively to overcome obstacles. Today's engineer is Edith Clarke!
“We are changing the world with technology.” — Bill Gates Technology can be found in all aspects of life, from telephones and medicine, to transportations and marketing, Technology is about innovating the world w live in to make it better for all humankind. Today's episode discusses the life of Grace Hopper, the creator of COBOL!
"Science is all around us!" - Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 Science is a massive field of study, ranging from astronomy to zoology. Science is about interacting with the world around us, and asking critical questions about what we observe. Today's scientist is Nobel Prize winning scientist, Dr. Rita Levi-Montalcini!
“Mathematics may not teach us how to add love and to subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution. We just need to find it.” — Roger W. Davis Mathematics involves numbers, equations, algorithms, and formulas to solve problems. By quantifying the world around us, we can count, measure, graph, and forecast solutions to the issues we face every day. Today's episode of Innovators discusses the life of Sophie Germain, mathematician.
“I think there's an artist hidden in the bottom of every single one of us.” — Bob Ross Art can be expressed through paintings, words, music, pictures, sculptures, plays, and many other mediums. Art is using creativity to express yourself and to share your interpretation of the world around you. Today's artist is Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul!
“Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail.” — Henry Petroski Engineering is the act of solving problems, from the large-scale problems, like how to construct a bridge, to the small-scale problems, like how to design a pacemaker. Engineering is about thinking creatively to overcome obstacles. Today's episode of Innovators discusses the life of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
“We are changing the world with technology.” — Bill Gates Technology can be found in all aspects of life, from telephones and medicine, to transportations and marketing, Technology is about innovating the world w live in to make it better for all humankind. Today's technologist is Hedy Lamarr!
"Science is all around us!" - Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 Science is a massive field of study, ranging from astronomy to zoology. Science is about interacting with the world around us, and asking critical questions about what we observe. Today's scientist is Maria Mitchell, astronomer!
“Mathematics may not teach us how to add love and to subtract hate, but it gives us hope that every problem has a solution. We just need to find it.” — Roger W. Davis Mathematics involves numbers, equations, algorithms, and formulas to solve problems. By quantifying the world around us, we can count, measure, graph, and forecast solutions to the issues we face every day. Today's mathematician is the one and only Katherine Johnson.
“I think there's an artist hidden in the bottom of every single one of us.” — Bob Ross Art can be expressed through paintings, words, music, pictures, sculptures, plays, and many other mediums. Art is using creativity to express yourself and to share your interpretation of the world around you. Today's artist is Manami Ito, violinist and Paralympic athlete.
“Successful engineering is all about understanding how things break or fail.” — Henry Petroski Engineering is the act of solving problems, from the large-scale problems, like how to construct a bridge, to the small-scale problems, like how to design a pacemaker. Engineering is about thinking creatively to overcome obstacles. Today's episode of Innovators highlights Dr. Mae Jemison, the astronaut.
“We are changing the world with technology.” — Bill Gates Technology can be found in all aspects of life, from telephones and medicine, to transportations and marketing, Technology is about innovating the world w live in to make it better for all humankind. Today's episode of Innovators discusses Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer.
"Science is all around us!" - Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020 Science is a massive field of study, ranging from astronomy to zoology. Science is about interacting with the world around us, and asking critical questions about what we observe. Today's scientist is Jeanne Villepreux-Power, a marine biologist and inventor of the aquarium!
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, and it has been used as a popular acronym in advocacy for an increase in STEAM education in schools. The intent is to increase creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and flexibility. "Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!" is an initiative to promote STEAM education and engagement to empower the next generation of STEAM leaders. We visit classrooms, camps, and college campuses to show that the Arts and the Sciences are not pitted against each other, they are infinitely and intrinsically related. We highlight influential women who have been innovators in STEAM fields (check out our book!), not only to show how what they've accomplished, but also to show the next generation what they are capable of. Subscribe to our podcast to follow along, we look forward to learning with you!