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Guest post by : Adam Presser, Head of Operations & Trust and Safety, TikTok Every day, teens around the world express their creativity, connect with friends, and learn on TikTok. We build the strongest safeguards into teen accounts by default to help ensure young people have positive experiences on our app - and to give parents peace of mind. We see this with the success of #LearnOnTikTok which is igniting new interests in everything from local geology to ancient history. And since launching a feed dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), millions of teens use it every week. Today, we're expanding our family features to provide parents with more options for tailoring their teens' account. We're also introducing a feature to help teens build balanced digital habits. Simple supervision tools for families Since launching Family Pairing - TikTok's parenting controls - five years ago, we've continually added new features based on feedback from families, as well as guidance from leading experts. Today, we're enhancing Family Pairing by launching a way for parents to block their teens from being on TikTok during times that they control. No teen or family is the same, and whether it's during family time, school, at night, or a weekend away, caregivers can use our new Time Away feature to decide when it's best for their teens to take a break. Parents can also set a reoccurring schedule to best suit their family life. If plans change, teens can request extra time, but parents make the final decision. We're also adding a Family Pairing feature that can allow parents to see who their teen is following on TikTok, and who follows them, along with accounts their teen has blocked. With increased visibility into their teen's network, parents will be better equipped to have ongoing conversations and help their teens develop the digital literacy skills they need. We also hear that parents want to know more about the content their teens engage with on our app. In response, in the coming months, when a teen reports a video they think may be against TikTok's rules, they can choose to alert a parent, caregiver, or other trusted adult at the same time, even if they aren't using Family Pairing. With these latest updates, parents can now view or adjust more than 15 safety, well-being, and privacy features. This includes: Re-enabling our feed dedicated to STEM, if their teen has turned it off. This is now available in more than 100 countries and is enjoyed by millions of teens every week. Setting customisable daily screen time limits. For example, parents could choose to limit their teens to 30 minutes on TikTok during the week but a little longer on a weekend. Once a parent-set limit has been reached, a teen can only use TikTok if their parent shares a unique passcode. Even if a parent doesn't customize their teen's settings, everyone under 18 has a 60 minute daily screen time limit by default. Switching their teen's account back to the default private setting, if their teen has made it public. Helping teens learn balanced digital habits We're also announcing a new way to encourage young people to switch off at night. If a teen under 16 is on TikTok after 10pm, their For You feed will be interrupted with our new wind down feature. At launch, this is a full-screen takeover with calming music to help teens relax and be mindful of the time. If a teen decides to spend additional time on TikTok after the first reminder, we show a second, harder to dismiss, full-screen prompt. As before, we deliberately do not send push notifications to teens at night, which cannot be changed. We designed these features to reflect best practices in behavioural change theory by providing positive nudges that can help teens develop balanced long-term habits. In countries where this has already been piloted, the vast majority of teens decide to keep this reminder on. In the coming weeks, we'll also test adding meditation exercises to the wind down rem...

Looking for an early education program in Beaverton? At Harwell School, your child can enjoy a highly social play-based curriculum in a nurturing environment with activities spanning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), arts, and music. Schedule a tour by calling 503-568-1883, or visit https://www.harwellschool.com/enroll-today The Harwell Schools City: Beaverton Address: 14845 SW Murray Scholls Dr. Website: https://www.harwellschool.com

Representative Rob Wittman is a Republican representing Virginia's 1st Congressional district in the US House of Representatives. Representative Pat Ryan is a Democrat representing New York's 18th Congressional district, and is a former Army intelligence officer who deployed to Iraq.  Together, they formed the House Modernization Caucus, driving key policies in national security innovation. On this episode of the Defense Tech Underground, Representative Wittman and Representative Ryan discuss the launch of the bipartisan Defense Modernization Caucus and early wins from the caucus in the 2025 NDAA. They explain the challenges for the Pentagon to move from a hardware centric organization to a software centric one, and discuss opportunities for the caucus to drive impact in defense innovation.  This episode is hosted by Jeff Phaneuf and Helen Phillips.    Congressman Wittman:  Congressman Rob Wittman was first elected to the United States Congress to serve Virginia's First Congressional District in 2007. While in office, he has focused on strengthening our military and supporting our nation's veterans, promoting a flourishing economy through fiscal responsibility and pro-growth policies, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. In the U.S. Congress, Congressman Wittman serves as vice chairman of both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee, where he is well-positioned to represent the needs of Virginia's First District. He has earned a strong reputation for being an advocate for our men and women in uniform and for being a champion of the Chesapeake Bay. Congressman Wittman was re-elected for his ninth full term in the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2024 and prior to that, he served in several levels of government. Congressman Wittman won his first campaign for public office in 1986 when he was elected to the Montross Town Council, where he served for 10 years, four of them as mayor. In 1995, he was elected to the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors and was elected its chairman in 2003. In 2005, voters in the 99th Legislative District elected Rob to the Virginia House of Delegates, where he served until his election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007. Prior to his election to Congress, Rob spent 26 years working in state government, most recently as field director for the Virginia Health Department's Division of Shellfish Sanitation. Earlier in his career, he worked as an environmental health specialist for local health departments in Virginia's Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula regions. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Public Health degree in Health Policy and Administration from the University of North Carolina, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Virginia Tech.   Congressman Ryan:  Congressman Pat Ryan is a fifth-generation Hudson Valley native, proud Kingston High School alum, and the first West Point graduate to represent the Academy in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ryan served two combat tours in Iraq, earning two Bronze Stars. Prior to his 2022 election to Congress, Ryan served the community that raised him as Ulster County Executive. There, Ryan led the County through the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded policies that delivered relief to working families while never raising taxes. He led the charge to revitalize the former IBM site, now known as iPark 87, helped put money back in small business owners and residents' pockets, took on corporate special interests, and delivered new investments in mental health services. In Congress, Ryan is focused on defending fundamental freedoms and delivering relief for Hudson Valley families. Serving on the House Armed Services Committee, Ryan is working on issues of military preparedness, countering the threat of a rising China, and investing in the United States Military Academy and the next generation of military leaders. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ryan is committed to improving the daily lives of all residents in NY-18. Whether you commute to work on Metro North, travel Route 17 through Orange County, or need broadband access in Dutchess County, he will fight every day to improve our region's infrastructure. Ryan has also championed efforts to expand access to affordable health care, support local law enforcement, preserve Social Security and Medicare, prevent gun violence, and protect a woman's right to choose. Ryan lives in Gardiner, NY with his wife, Rebecca, and their two young sons, Theo and Cameron.

Imagine hosting a running event for over 40,000 athletes and making it sustainable? That's exactly what the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge was designed to do where students from across NSW were challenged to create innovative solutions for the TCS Sydney Marathon through a design thinking process. We speak with Head of Corporate Social Responsibility – Australia & New Zealand at TCS, Binaisha Daruwalla as well as Nikyetta Pencheff from the STEM Enrichment team of the NSW Department of Education plus Grade 5 students Annabel and Flynn from Lindfield Public School. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge TCS's Go Innovate Together program (goIT) is TCS's flagship STEM education program. Focusing on digital innovation and career readiness, goIT engages students from diverse backgrounds with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects and computer science, design thinking and digital innovation. The program offers an industry-developed, customisable curriculum that teaches students the 21st-century skills necessary for a career in technology. Lessons cover topics including design thinking, prototyping, artificial intelligence, machine learning and more.Since the launch of the goIT Monthly Challenge in 2020, thousands of students across the globe have used key principles from goIT to design tech-based solutions and submit pitch videos based on a Monthly Challenge theme. Each month, TCS co-hosts the event with a Sustainable Development Goal ambassador. The Challenge has engaged a growing number of teachers and students every month, exploring topicsranging from gender equality and systemic racism to protecting life underwater.TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge in partnership with the NSW Department of Education aims to create a marathon that will inspire and sustain future generations and set new standards for sustainable responsibility. The TCS Sydney Marathon goIT Challenge ran from 1 August to 31 August 2024. It was open to all students across NSW as well as students from around the world. The goal of the goIT program is the prepare students, traditionally underrepresented in STEM, with the skills, confidence and mindsets necessary to pursue careers of the future. We use a number of formats to give students problem solving and innovation skills such as the design thinking framework in addition to early exposure to varying techonolgies such as web/app design, microprocessors, IOT, and now Cyber Security andGenerative AI. At TCS, the aim with programs like the monthly challenge is to bring awareness to utilizing technology to solve problems in the community provide students with opportunities and tools to which they may have limited or no access to. The TCS Sydney Marathon goIT challenge allowed a unique partnership with NSW Department of Education to expanded our outreach in the region and engage more learners. Learn more https://sydneymarathon.com/tcs-goit-challenge/ https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goit-main/monthly-challenge https://tcsempowers.tcsapps.com/apac/goIT  Check out Lindfield Public School's Submission Well done Annabel and Flynn! https://youtu.be/KTEWP8Bqt8c About the NSW Department of Education's STEM Enrichment Team The NSW Department of Education's STEM Enrichment Team is dedicated to transforming STEM education by advancing excellence and equity through innovative curriculum and enrichment programs. Building on the foundation of the STEM Industry School Partnerships (SISP) program, we collaborate with esteemed industry and educational partners to create world-class opportunities that inspire all students to develop STEM skills and knowledge. Our commitment to inclusive and innovative STEM education through enriched learning experiences, is to ensure every student has access to transformative STEM experiences that empower them for success in future educational and career pathways. Learn more https://sispprogram.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education With interviews with leading science educators and STEM thought leaders, this science education podcast is about highlighting different ways of teaching kids within and beyond the classroom. It's not just about educational practice & pedagogy, it's about inspiring new ideas & challenging conventions of how students can learn about their world! https://www.fizzicseducation.com.au/ Know an educator who'd love this STEM podcast episode?  Share it!The FizzicsEd podcast is a member of the Australian Educators Online Network (AEON )http://www.aeon.net.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 132I spoke with Manuel and Lenore Blum about:* Their early influences and mentors* The Conscious Turing Machine and what theoretical computer science can tell us about consciousnessEnjoy—and let me know what you think!Manuel is a pioneer in the field of theoretical computer science and the winner of the 1995 Turing Award in recognition of his contributions to the foundations of computational complexity theory and its applications to cryptography and program checking, a mathematical approach to writing programs that check their work. He worked as a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley until 2001. From 2001 to 2018, he was the Bruce Nelson Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.Lenore is a Distinguished Career Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University and former Professor-in-Residence in EECS at UC Berkeley. She is president of the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science and newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Lenore is internationally recognized for her work in increasing the participation of girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. She was a founder of the Association for Women in Mathematics, and founding Co-Director (with Nancy Kreinberg) of the Math/Science Network and its Expanding Your Horizons conferences for middle- and high-school girls.Find me on Twitter for updates on new episodes, and reach me at editor@thegradient.pub for feedback, ideas, guest suggestions. I spend a lot of time on this podcast—if you like my work, you can support me on Patreon :) You can also support upkeep for the full Gradient team/project through a paid subscription on Substack!Subscribe to The Gradient Podcast:  Apple Podcasts  | Spotify | Pocket Casts | RSSFollow The Gradient on TwitterOutline:* (00:00) Intro* (03:09) Manuel's interest in consciousness* (05:55) More of the story — from memorization to derivation* (11:15) Warren McCulloch's mentorship* (14:00) McCulloch's anti-Freudianism* (15:57) More on McCulloch's influence* (27:10) On McCulloch and telling stories* (32:35) The Conscious Turing Machine (CTM)* (33:55) A last word on McCulloch* (35:20) Components of the CTM* (39:55) Advantages of the CTM model* (50:20) The problem of free will* (52:20) On pain* (1:01:10) Brainish / CTM's multimodal inner language, language and thinking* (1:13:55) The CTM's lack of a “central executive”* (1:18:10) Empiricism and a self, tournaments in the CTM* (1:26:30) Mental causation* (1:36:20) Expertise and the CTM model, role of TCS* (1:46:30) Dreams and dream experience* (1:50:15) Disentangling components of experience from multimodal language* (1:56:10) CTM Robot, meaning and symbols, embodiment and consciousness* (2:00:35) AGI, CTM and AI processors, capabilities* (2:09:30) CTM implications, potential worries* (2:17:15) Advice for younger (computer) scientists* (2:22:57) OutroLinks:* Manuel's homepage* Lenore's homepage; find Lenore on Twitter (https://x.com/blumlenore) and Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenore-blum-1a47224)* Articles* “The ‘Accidental Activist' Who Changed the Face of Mathematics” — Ben Brubaker's Q&A with Lenore* “How this Turing-Award-winning researcher became a legendary academic advisor” — Sheon Han's profile of Manuel* Papers (Manuel and Lenore)* AI Consciousness is Inevitable: A Theoretical Computer Science Perspective* A Theory of Consciousness from a Theoretical Computer Science Perspective: Insights from the Conscious Turing Machine* A Theoretical Computer Science Perspective on Consciousness and Artificial General Intelligence* References (McCulloch)* Embodiments of Mind* Rebel Genius Get full access to The Gradient at thegradientpub.substack.com/subscribe

“007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond” is a new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dan and Tom became big fans of this exhibit while attending the Press Day viewing.   They take you inside and highlight many of the items displayed. And they let you know why you will want to attend this exhibit. What's in the exhibit? We won't give everything away. But there are screen-used gadgets from the James Bond movies. These are some of the most well-known gadgets in the James Bond history.  Plus, there are James Bond movie vehicles. Vehicles like the Aston Martin DB5 used in GOLDENEYE, and the Lotus Espirit which was used in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME.   And, there are real-world spy gadgets that the CIA has used to showcase how the Bond gadgets may have had some real-world background. Who did we talk with? Includes a quick interview with Meg Simmonds, Archive Director for Eon Productions, and Eric Andersen, Project Manager of Featured Experiences and Special Projects at the Museum.  They help us understand what is in the exhibit and why.  Meg talks about one gadget that was from a very early James Bond movie. She had never seen it before but was able to track down. And, that gadget is on display in this exhibit!  Which one?! Eric focuses on is the fact that this is the Museum of Science and Industry. So, they want to make sure the exhibit highlights Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) throughout.  There are interactive activities and Eric helps us understand what is there, and why kids will like this too. Finally, Chris Corbould, who was the Special Effects Supervisor on all of the James Bond movies from GOLDENEYE through NO TIME TO DIE was there. A separate episode will come out with that interview!  So, take a listen.  Dan and Tom think the “007 Science: Inside the World of James Bond” exhibition is extremely well done. It is a must for any James Bond fan!  Have you gone to see it yet? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode by dropping us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will be! Where is the exhibit? The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.  Check out their website to find out more details.   The exhibit runs from March 007, 2024, to October 27, 2024. You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. Check out our YouTube channel as well. Webpage: https://bit.ly/3ISOnXL

Meet Dr. Maxine Cain, an accomplished People Leader dedicated to transforming the lives of women business leaders and entrepreneurs in STEM fields. As a senior human resources expert and innovative entrepreneur, Dr. Cain is recognized for her pioneering approaches to business, strategy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and STEM.Dr. Cain is the Founder & President of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc., a non-profit 501c (3) organization committed to Enlightening, Educating, and Empowering women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). This organization focuses on providing insights into the global opportunities in STEM and cultivating the essential skills required for success in the 21st Century.Her academic journey includes earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Human Resource Management from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Cain also holds a Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D) in Humanitarianism, recognizing her notable contributions and achievements of national and global significance in humanitarian and community-building efforts related to STEM Education and Training.Notably, Dr. Cain has been honored with President Biden's Lifetime Achievement Award for her exceptional commitment, contributing over 4,000 hours of community service to STEM Education and Training. Dr. Cain's mission is to challenge unconscious bias in the tech industry and narrow the gender gap in STEM. Listen as Dr. Maxine Cain shares her vision and journey for a more inclusive and diverse future in STEM.

Every homeschool can incorporate (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) STEM in their studies, and better yet STEA(ART) M. In this second of a series, Dr. Gamblin talks about the types of everyday items that you can use to create STEAM projects.

Every homeschool can incorporate (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) STEM in their studies, and better yet STEA(ART) M. In this first of a series, Dr. Gamblin talks about the toys that households already have and how they can be used for STEAM Education.

“Making improvements is challenging. But we can't give up and we've got to learn how to do it better.” “Speak, engage, help, be helped. Be part of society. Be an optimist towards the fact that people can change, that people can learn.” John Pepper, P&G's former CEO, and Ursula Burns, Xerox's former CEO, sit down for a candid conversation on race, understanding and our discourse with each other. This is a conversation the two longtime friends have been having for years - alongside many of us. While John needs no introduction to many, Ursula's impressive career is worth sharing... Ursula M. Burns is the Retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation and VEON Limited — and among the first Black women to become CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Ursula is also a founding partner of Integrum Holdings, Non-Executive Chairman of Teneo Holdings LLC, and the Executive Chairman of Plum Acquisition Corp. At Xerox, Ursula served from 2009-2017, having joined as a summer intern in 1980, after which she rose through the ranks across corporate services, manufacturing and product development. Ursula also serves on several corporate boards, including Uber Technologies, Exxon Mobil, Endeavor Group Holdings, Waystar and Hear.com Ursula's also involved in leadership counsel for the Ford Foundation, MIT, the Cornell Tech Board, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Mayo Clinic, among others. From 2009-2016, President Barack Obama appointed Ursula to lead the White House national program on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Ursula also led the President's Export Council from 2010 - 2016. In February 2022, Burns joined the U.S. Department of Commerce's Advisory Council on Supply Chain Competitiveness. Ursula is a mechanical engineering alumni of Columbia University and NYU - and she's a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the G7 Gender Equity Advisory Council. This is a replay of a past episode, originally recorded on February 25, 2022. This is an important conversation we hope will make many think and feel more deeply. While each of our guests are part of some great organizations who support the sharing of our views, these are the views of our guests alone. Got ideas for future deep dive topics with past and future guests? Reach out to pgalumpod@gmail.com

Children and teens across the United States are heading back to the classroom, ready for a brand new school year. While parents may be feeling a sense of relief, it's also important that they play an active and encouraging role in their kids' education. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is an increasingly important part of a student's curriculum. STEM-related activities and classes offer students engaging, interesting, challenging ways to examine the world around them. But how can parents help foster an interest in STEM with their own kids? Saki Milton, educator and international STEM advocate, joins Michelle to discuss.Back-to-School season is here, and whether your kids are already back in the classroom or soaking up the last few days of summer, this is a transition period for students. Late nights and sleeping in give way to early morning alarms, structured schedules and daily activities. This is the perfect time of year to set new guidelines for social media use. Parents can support their kids by encouraging them to use social media in a positive, supportive way while also setting appropriate boundaries on the amount of time they spend and the content they see. Dayna Geldwert, Head of Global Policy Programs at Instagram, chats with Michelle about how you can have more control over what your children see and do on Instagram.For sports fans, one tradition defines game day more than any other, and that's tailgating. The true enthusiast knows tailgating is more than a grill and cooler – it's a lifestyle.When it comes to tailgating, beef is king. A new survey from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff found 73 percent of people prefer beef at a tailgate and 69 percent say a tailgate isn't complete without beef - but that doesn't mean you have to stick with just the traditional burgers and dogs. Erica Roby, one of the country's leading female pitmasters,shares two recipes that show off beef's versatility and satisfy any sports fan - birria beef street tacos, cooked on a portable flat top griddle, and shepherd pie skillet with ground beef, cooked on the portable pellet smoker.

Read and find out about reflexes—including sneezing, shivering, hiccupping, and yawning—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Have you ever wondered what makes you sneeze when you're in a dusty room? Or shiver when you get out of the bathtub? Or yawn when you're tired? All of these actions are reflexes. Your body makes them happen even though you don't tell it to. Budding young scientists will be amazed as Melvin Berger and Paul Meisel reveal the mysteries behind the reflexes that happen in our bodies every day and offer fun-filled experiments to try on family and friends. This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avant-garde-books/support

It's only Spring, but the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor is already making plans for this fall. It's launching a new youth program in September to get kids interested in STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Holly Dwyer is a town councillor

Not since the 1950s has the whole country been so obsessed with trains. But after the February 3rd derailment of 38 cars carrying hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio, we've seen a renewed fixation on the state of the railroad. But is Wenatchee prepared for such an accident?  Also - while Washington high schools must now offer at least one elective computer science class, that's only the first step in ensuring a diverse set of students consider a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) field. The next step is to convince young girls they can thrive in a predominantly male industry.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our conversation for the Valley Business Today featured Shayla Rickard, Business Retention Manager for Frederick County Economic Development Authority, and Carolyn Perry, Human Resources Manager for ZM Sheet Metal. Shayla gave details for the upcoming Widget Cup and talked about why partnerships with businesses such as ZM Sheet Metal are an important part of growing the workforce in Frederick County. Carolyn told us a bit about ZM Sheet Metal and why participating in this event is a key part of their community involvement. Learn more about ZM Sheet Metal here: https://www.zmsheetmetal.com/  The 2023 Widget Cup® Competition will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Millbrook High School.  Participating students solve a real-life business problem for a local employer by using skills acquired through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses.  Established in 2015, the Frederick County EDA's regional Widget Cup® event is an annual competition for high school teams drawn from students attending public schools in Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester, Virginia. Each year, the EDA collaborates with teachers at the area's five high schools to field a competitive team. Teams are comprised of eight students who have demonstrated competencies in engineering, construction, welding, electricity, audio/visual equipment, and oral presentation.  Over the course of a full day of competition, the Widget Cup teams will design and build a product for a local business client who has expressed a real need for an object, tool, or structure. The project is not announced until the day of the event. Each team is provided the same starting materials. The students work together to problem-solve, design, and build a functioning device that the business client will use in their day-to-day operations.   Using science, math, technology, and career trades skills, the student teams have one hour to create the design of their custom “widget.” Then the team must build a fully functioning prototype. Projects for client participants in past years have included storage systems, workbenches, and gates for the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.  Throughout the day, the teams are judged by industry professionals using an extensive rubric. The students should be prepared to exemplify teamwork, leadership, and technical skill, among other qualities employers are seeking.  At the conclusion of the day's event, the Widget Cup trophy, designed and manufactured by local metal fabricator Fabritek/Winchester Tool, is presented to the winning team. The trophy will remain on display at the winner's school until the next year's event. Last year (2022) the winner was Clarke County High School. Learn more about The Widget Cup here: https://www.explorefrederickcareers.com/the-widget-cup 

Show Sponsor:  www.LaShamanaFaby.com José was selected by NASA as a member of their 19th class of astronauts in 2004. After completing his training he was selected for a mission in 2007 and flew as the flight engineer in the 2009 14-day STS-128 mission aboard Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station. In addition to his flight engineer duties José was also one of two principal robotic arm. Before being selected as an astronaut, José worked at NASA as the Branch Chief of the Materials and Processes Branch at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. There he oversaw the branch's activities in the areas of materials and processes, fracture control, nondestructive evaluation, failure analysis, and Nano materials research. His branch was also instrumental in participating in the investigation to help find the root cause of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident and reporting those results to the President's Columbia Accident Investigation Board. Prior to this, José spent more than 15 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where he worked on the development of a space deployed X-Ray laser as part of the Strategic Defense Initiative. He then went on to co-develop the first full-field digital mammography system for the earlier detection of breast cancer thus opening a new area of research called computer-aided diagnosis and was recognized by both the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for this important contribution. He was also the Deputy Program Manager of the Highly Enriched Uranium Implementation program where his team was in charge of implementing a signed bilateral agreement between the U.S. and Russian Federation for the U.S. purchase of highly enriched uranium (HEU) in the form of low enriched uranium (LEU) derived from the dismantlement of Russian nuclear weapons. Finally José was invited to Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington DC to serve as the Laboratory's Program Manager in the Office of International Material Protection and Cooperation. Here he managed, integrated and allocated Department of Energy assets and expertise, including the national laboratories and contractors, in planning, directing, and implementing U.S. cooperation with the Russian Federation in the program of Nuclear Materials, Protection, Control and Accounting (MPC&A). Jose developed and implemented policies, strategies and plans to enhance U.S. national security and reduce threat of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. These goals were accomplished by rapidly improving the security of large quantities of attractive, weapons-usable nuclear material in Russia's nuclear weapons complex. After Jose's 2009 Space Mission José was assigned to work at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. where he served as a Legislative Analyst and helped in the development of space policy, NASA's annual budget package and served as liaison with key Congressional members. Additional duties included the development of an effective strategy that promoted the President's new vision on Space Exploration. José is a former candidate for U.S. Congress, the author of several books including his autobiography “Reaching for the Stars” and the children's version “The Boy Who Touched the Stars”. Today, José works as a consultant within the company he founded in 2012, Tierra Luna Engineering, LLC. Here, he works on his areas of interest that include aerospace consulting, renewable energy, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) outreach. Projects he has worked on include serving as the technical liaison to Mexico's Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) where he helped develop the technical requirements to procure three communications satellites from Boeing. In this role he assisted in the procurement and acceptance testing process. He also ensured the launch and orbit placement of the three satellites with three different launch service providers. Current activities include serving as a visiting professor at the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) in Puebla, Mexico where he is mentoring UPAEP faculty and students and through a Space Act Agreement with NASA and the Mexican Space Agency, will assist UPAEP in the design, testing and launch of the first functioning satellite designed and built by a university in Mexico. The scheduled launch date is October 2019 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket as part of a NanoRacks payload. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards including NASA Service Awards (2002, 2003), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory “Outstanding Engineer Award” (2001), Upward Bound National TRIO Achiever Award (2001), U.S. Department of Energy “Outstanding Performance Commendation” (2000), Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES) “Medalla de Oro” recipient for professional and community contributions (1999), Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Award, “Outstanding Technical Contribution” (1995). Finally, José has been awarded 7 honorary doctorate degrees including his alma mater, University of the Pacific.

As global needs shift and a greater importance has been placed on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), the global workforce has not yet caught up to meet these needs. Even in Israel, the startup nation, there is a shortage of people with crucial engineering and science experience. Afeka Tel-Aviv Academic College of Engineering is working on fixing this through recruiting and educating students in these much-needed fields. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with host Steven Shalowitz talk to Ami Moyal, the President of Afeka Tel-Aviv Academic College of Engineering, on the importance of STEM education, his and the college's research on speech recognition, and how to adjust education based on the current generation of students. Prof. Ami Moyal has served as President of Afeka Tel-Aviv Academic College of Engineering since 2014. Under his leadership, Afeka's student body has grown at an average rate of 9% per year, and today the college's graduates contribute $2.25 billion annually to Israel's GDP. Before joining Afeka, Moyal was active in the speech processing high-tech industry for 15 years, and held positions as VP Technology Dev., VP Business Dev., and CEO of Natural Speech Communication Ltd. Moyal has been published in The Jerusalem Post, Forbes, and Boston Business Journal.

Are you "hungry to learn,  innovate "?  Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) or STEAM(with Art included) has so much potential for anyone  to uncover and prove themselves in.Engineering ain't just for nerdy folks; instead, one can discover what facets of STEM might truly be of interest to you - as a student, young innovator, girls ready to get thinking hats on and those women, men looking to take that next leap or pivot in your career.In this discussion with Melanie Flores, a two time Tedx speaker, engineer, STEM enthusiast and a technology solutions leader, we go through her journey, and lot of possibilities for anyone to succeed in STEM. The fact that no idea is small and innovations can unfold when we unlock our real potential is well highlighted by my guest.Here are some focus areas from this conversation:* Melanie's non linear career path - from a student at MIT to a digital solutions leader currently* Pivoting with a purpose, bringing ideas to life* Guiding principle in career and focusing on opportunity to learn, grow* Melanie's involvement in starting a Corning optical fiber factory from the ground up* Her transition from a engineering manager to a Montessori job* Working with kids and having them succeed in design thinking skills* Engineering design workshop for kindergartners and successfully implementing it* Melanie's Tedx talk on the above and how she nurtured young thinkers* Process design, process map and the need to put ideas down on paper* Need for girls to have role models in STEM and feeling comfortable about getting their hands dirty - her 2nd Tedx talk* Developing spatial thinking skills* Importance of Story telling and the power of communication* Melanie's role as an e-commerce business co-founder* Helping businesses scale* Digital Media, her role as a technology solutions leader in the SaaS marketplace* Power of digital story telling* Technology focus areas for youth of today to become future innovatorsand much more.....A great reminder that technology is for everyone and not just a chosen few! Here's to fostering more innovators and STEM leaders- remember, technology is NOT just for men. This is a compelling episode to HELP GIRLS and WOMEN succeed with hands-on activities and feeling good about getting your hands dirty and being successful - right from at home projects with screw drivers to setting up BIG FACTORIES- just like our guest Melanie did!!FOLLOW, RATE, PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW for this podcast and, SUBSCRIBE for FREE so you are ready for more insightful content in Season 3. A not to miss, insightful conversation!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEEnjoy PIOR Living products Enjoy PIOR Living products at a 20% discount and free shipping on orders over $75Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow host Vai on Instagram , twitter for interesting digital media & daily life topics. Head to my website for enlightening blogs & content.This podcast comes to you from Listen Ponder Change LLC, founded by Vai Kumar.Every support the show contribution is much appreciated !!

Episode SummaryThis is absolutely an episode that you don't want to miss.  Dr. Christopher is amazing and her work speaks beyond herself. She's looking for funding and opportunities for her programs and for her students to expand their work. Dr. Christopher BioFounder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse, a nonprofit organization that fervently believes if you plant the seed in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and nurture the resulting curiosity, CHILDREN WILL FLOURISH!! My interest in math and science began with the excellent education I received in Grand Rapids Public Schools. I received a full scholarship to the HBCU, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and continued to the University of Illinois where I received a masters and a PhD in Agricultural Engineering. I am only the third Black woman to ever receive a PhD in Agricultural Engineering in the world. I was often the only woman or person of color in a sea of white male faces in all my classes. This led to feelings of disconnectedness, loneliness, and alienation. Because of these experiences I promised that one day, I would try to personally make it easier for students of color to succeed in STEM education, pursue STEM careers, and feel supported in a way that had been absent for me. This is what I know to be true.- Relationships are as important as curriculum in urban K-12 education. - One person can change generations by influencing the life of a child.  Support the show

We all hold multiple identities (parent, spouse, educator, scientist, executive, lawyer, athlete, etc) and some times the pressures of one identity can interfere with the performance of another identity. Does this interference occur between the woman and scientist identity? We discuss these identity pressures and how to combat them with our panel of guests from EFeMS. Empowering Female Minds in STEM (EFeMS) is a non-profit organization that helps African women thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) by equipping them with the necessary tools and resources needed to succeed in their various fields. Dr. Anna Ampaw is the founder and executive director of EFeMS and a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto where she develops small molecules as therapeutics for rare cancers. Anna Ampaw's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-ampaw/ We are also joined by EFeMS Director of Communications and Outreach, Clementine Adeyemi (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementine-adeyemi-85887a25/) and EFeMS particiant/recipient Dorcas Addo (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorcas-attuabea-addo/) Support WISEcast → Paypal. WISEcast is currently featured as one of the top 10 podcasts from the 60 Best Women in STEM Podcasts by Feedspot! Check out The Wisest Children on YouTube and see how our young scientist protégés are making science accessible and fun through some STEM activities for kids! You can connect with us on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn or by email at communityengagement@thewisestwomen.com. Episode Resources: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8632190_When_Multiple_Identities_Interfere_The_Role_of_Identity_Centrality --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thewisestwomen/message

Order the Leading Equity Book Today! Jessica Morales-Chicas, Ph.D. Growing up I recognized the various inequities that are perpetuated in education; therefore, I have dedicated the majority of my career to examining, teaching about, and alleviating educational disparities. As an Educator, for 15+ years, I focus on enlightening students with new knowledge, optimizing their skills, and growing their career potential. I earned my Ph.D. in Education from UCLA and am currently an Associate Professor in Child and Family Studies at Cal State LA. My teaching experiences range across various age groups but I particularly enjoy teaching college students. I teach courses on lifespan development, diversity and resilience, research methods, and child and family advocacy. My research uses a developmental lens to examine the role of ethnic diversity and curricular opportunities on youth motivation, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). My research background also drives my community engagement and the service programs I direct. Currently, I am directing a couple of programs that engage and teach youth about STEM skills (e.g., coding, engineering, and virtual reality) and entrepreneurship. Advancing STEM education develops students' 21st-century skills, enhances students' career prospects, and ultimately ensures a globally competitive economy. My experiences in education and research also inspired my entrepreneurial spirit. By leveraging the skills I have gained in these industries, I provide consulting services in diversity and inclusion, grant writing, program development, and research design. Show Highlights Challenges in STEM for Latin@ students Language support for all families Recruitment and retention Unique experiences Recommendations for STEM programs Connect with Jessica Email LinkedIn Instagram A Cultural Wealth Approach to Understanding Latin@s' STEM Mentee and Mentor Experiences Additional Resources FREE 30 Minute Consultation Book Dr. Eakins Watch The Art of Advocacy Show Learn more about the Advocacy Room Free Course on Implicit Bias 20 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Activities FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies

When we look to the future of our organization it's vital that we inspire the next generation of scientist and engineers – and one way to do that is through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM outreach. STEM is an educational approach that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM education is an approach to learning that uses the science engineering technology and mathematics, but it also includes art as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. ​ Let's talk about STEM and how our organization is working with educators to bring STEM into the local communities, like Dr. Crystal Ricks, Coordinator of Advanced Learning for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), and recently selected as a Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Ambassador for the 2022-2023 school year. And Ellen Servetnick, K-12 Education Outreach Program Manager with the NAWCAD Strategic Education Office. When we look to the future of our organization it's vital that we inspire the next generation of scientist and engineers – and one way to do that is through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math STEM outreach. STEM is an educational approach that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM education is an approach to learning that uses the science engineering technology and mathematics, but it also includes art as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking. ​ Let's talk about STEM and how our organization is working with educators to bring STEM into the local communities, like Dr. Crystal Ricks, Coordinator of Advanced Learning for Calvert County Public Schools (CCPS), and recently selected as a Department of Defense (DoD) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Ambassador for the 2022-2023 school year. And Ellen Servetnick, K-12 Education Outreach Program Manager with the NAWCAD Strategic Education Office.

I am an strong advocate for college degrees if you can afford it because you will have numerous advanced job opportunities especially if you obtain a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree such as an Associates, Bachelors, or even Master's Degree for some Senior Roles in Technology. For more on the over 300 scholarships to help you pay for that STEM degree get my book "Breaking the Cyber Code" https://sakinah-tanzil.square.site --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sakinahtanzil/support

“Making improvements is challenging. But we can't give up and we've got to learn how to do it better.” “Speak, engage, help, be helped. Be part of society. Be an optimist towards the fact that people can change, that people can learn.” John Pepper, P&G's former CEO, and Ursula Burns, Xerox's former CEO, sit down for a candid conversation on race, understanding and our discourse with each other. This is a conversation the two longtime friends have been having for years - alongside many of us. While John needs no introduction to many, Ursula's impressive career is worth sharing... Ursula M. Burns is the Retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox Corporation and VEON Limited — and among the first Black women to become CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Ursula is also a founding partner of Integrum Holdings, Non-Executive Chairman of Teneo Holdings LLC, and the Executive Chairman of Plum Acquisition Corp. At Xerox, Ursula served from 2009-2017, having joined as a summer intern in 1980, after which she rose through the ranks across corporate services, manufacturing and product development. Ursula also serves on several corporate boards, including Uber Technologies, Exxon Mobil, Endeavor Group Holdings, Waystar and Hear.com Ursula's also involved in leadership counsel for the Ford Foundation, MIT, the Cornell Tech Board, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Mayo Clinic, among others. From 2009-2016, President Barack Obama appointed Ursula to lead the White House national program on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Ursula also led the President's Export Council from 2010 - 2016. In February 2022, Burns joined the U.S. Department of Commerce's Advisory Council on Supply Chain Competitiveness. Ursula is a mechanical engineering alumni of Columbia University and NYU - and she's a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the G7 Gender Equity Advisory Council. Originally recorded on February 25, 2022 - this is an important conversation we hope will make many think and feel more deeply. While each of our guests are part of some great organizations who support the sharing of our views, these are the views of our guests alone. Got ideas for future deep dive topics with past and future guests? Reach out to pgalumpod@gmail.com

On today's episode we're going to be exploring the systems of patriarchy at work in the sciences and the arts, hearing from two special guests – computer engineer JoCee Holladay Porter & artist Shannon Christie - as they help us reckon with both sides of this double-edged sword. Shannon Christie (she/her) is a social worker, artist and writer, and the founder of Ragtag Magazine, a web publication focused on creativity and community in the Pacific Northwest. When she has any amount of free time, she loves trying new Thai restaurants, doting on her houseplants, and collecting shiny rocks. JoCee Porter (she/her) is a computer engineer and a wannabe science communicator. She runs a book club highlighting female authors in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

On this episode we are going to introduce you to three programs designed to introduce K-12 students to a variety of science and engineering concepts used by DOTs and highway maintenance.  AASHTO's TRAC™ (Transportation and Civil Engineering) & RIDES (Roadways in Developing Elementary Students) outreach programs are designed for educators to use as part of their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classes and Front Range Community College's Senior Seminar in Public Works and Highway Maintenance offers high school seniors the opportunity to learn about highway maintenance in the class room and on the job through internships .  Julia Smith, AASHTO's TRAC™ & RIDES Program Manager, discusses some of the modules that are part of the program and how educators can incorporate them into their curriculum. In addition to the most popular bridge building module there are modules on how salt depresses the freezing point of water, pavement friction, and environmental impacts facing DOT's among many others.  These hands on activities are designed to to introduce students to the world of transportation and civil engineering giving them a new perspective on how the world around them works and may inspire them to  consider a career in these fields.Sue Baillargeon, Director of the Highway Maintenance Program at Front Range Community College, has introduced a Senior Seminar in Public Works and Road Maintenance to the Highway Maintenance Management Degree offering.  Designed for high school seniors, this program introduces them to world of highway maintenance through class room and independent study along with on the job training through an internship at a maintenance garage.For more information on TRAC™ & RIDES follow this link: https://tracrides.transportation.org  or contact Julia Smith at jsmith@aashto.org For more information on the Senior Seminar in Public Works and Road Maintenance program and the Highway Maintenance Management Degree follow this link: https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/a-z-program-list/highway-maintenance-management or contact Sue Baillargeon at susan.Baillargeon@frontrange.edu1:50 TRAC & RIDE description2:50 How does TRAC & RIDE work5:25 Some RIDES activities7:38 The educators perspective of the program10:31 Some TRAC activities13:15 Introduction to the Senior Seminar Program17:11 Program details19:32 Internships21:56 Students can participate from anywhere in the US25:10 how to get more information on these programs28:22 How these programs change student perspectives

Joanna Smith, Founder and CEO of Daley Smith Inc., joins the program to discuss the work that her organization is doing to expose students in grades K-12 to Science, Technology. Engineering and Math (STEM) related fields to increase the number of minorities in STEM careers. She reveals the innovative methods that are used to expose students to quality fun unconventional STEM and music programs, including roller skating classes! 

Warren Neff and Luke Gallery discuss exposing high school students to geophysics and how to incorporate the field into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs. Warren Neff is a STEM teacher at Bartlesville High School in Bartlesville, OK. Luke Gallery is a senior at Bartlesville High School. Luke and Warren published a paper titled, "Past geophysics science fair projects inspire new ideas in a high school STEM setting" in the March 2022 The Leading Edge. Warren discusses how to incorporate geophysics into STEM programs, how to recruit mentors for students, and why shooting rockets in hallways is the best way to teach quadratics. Luke shares how he went from never hearing of geophysics to publishing papers and considering it for his major. Additionally, Warren highlights why keeping it real is the best way to teach students any subject. Visit https://seg.org/podcast to read the full show notes and find the full archive for Seismic Soundoff. RELATED LINKS * Luke Gallery, Betty Henderson, and Warren Neff, (2022), "Past geophysics science fair projects inspire new ideas in a high school STEM setting," The Leading Edge 41: 192–196. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle40010060.1) * Daniela Ferguson, Betty Henderson, and Warren Neff, (2021), "A high school student's introduction to geophysics through acquisition, processing, and interpretation of GPR data from marked and unmarked gravesites," The Leading Edge 40: 60–62. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle40010060.1) * William Doenges, Sydney Potts, Christopher Rathman, Cody Winters, and Warren Neff, (2019), "Geophysics in the high school STEM setting," The Leading Edge 38: 873–877. (https://doi.org/10.1190/tle38110873.1) * Read the March 2022 special section: Unconventionals (https://library.seg.org/toc/leedff/41/3) CREDITS SEG produces Seismic Soundoff to benefit its members, the scientific community, and inform the public on the value of geophysics. To show your support for the show, please leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It takes less than five seconds to leave a 5-star rating and is the number one action you can take to show your appreciation for this free resource. You can follow the podcast to hear the latest episodes on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify. Original music created by Zach Bridges. This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Andrew Geary at 51 features, LLC. Thank you to the SEG podcast team: Jennifer Cobb, Kathy Gamble, and Ally McGinnis.

We recorded today's conversation on location in the conference room at Frederick County Economic Development Authority to chat with Business Retention Manager, Shayla Rickard. Shayla gave me all the details for the Widget Cup which happens on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Established in 2015, the Frederick County EDA's regional Widget Cup® event is an annual competition for high school teams drawn from students attending public schools in Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester, Virginia. Participating students solve a real-life business problem for a local employer by using skills acquired through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses. Over the course of a full day of competition, the Widget Cup teams will design and build a product for a local business client who has expressed a real need for an object, tool, or structure. The project is not announced until the day of the event. Each team is provided the same starting materials. The students work together to problem-solve, design, and build a functioning device that the business client will use in their day-to-day operations.   Using science, math, technology, and career trades skills, the student teams have one hour to create the design of their custom “widget.” Then the team must build a fully functioning prototype. Projects for client participants in past years have included storage systems, work benches and gates for the Glen Burnie Gardens at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley.  Throughout the day, the teams are judged by industry professionals using an extensive rubric. The students should be prepared to exemplify teamwork, leadership, and technical skill, among other qualities employers are seeking.  At the conclusion of the day's event, the Widget Cup trophy, designed and manufactured by local metal fabricator Fabritek/Winchester Tool, is presented to the winning team. The trophy will remain on display at the winner's school until the next year's event.  For more information about the Widget Cup, click here to visit their website. In the second segment, we talked about the Worlds of Work (W0W!) Expo happening April 21 & 22, 2022 in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center at Shenandoah University. Each year, businesses, educators, and economic development partners in Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Rappahannock County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, and Winchester, Virginia, come together to host Worlds of Work. Nearly 3,000 eighth grade students from the region experience WoW! each year. More than 70 businesses showcase equipment, vehicles, and machinery that students climb into, fix, and manipulate. There are also animals' students can touch and care for as well as life-like mannequins they might splint and stitch. The event is designed to be a hands-on exploration of possible careers. During the event, students move through 10 different industry sectors, or “Work Worlds,” and participate in brief, hands-on activities. More than 70 businesses participate each year providing students with a look into each of these 10 business sectors: Agriculture Communications Finance Hospitality Construction Health Science Information Technology Manufacturing Public Service Transportation & Logistics Worlds of Work is open to all students (including home-schooled students) in the 7-district region. As part of their regular curriculum, all 8th grade public school students in the WoW! service region will attend Worlds of Work. Worlds of Work is a career exploration event managed by Lord Fairfax Community College Career Pathways Consortium, in partnership with Barrett Machine, Inc., Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission, Frederick County Economic Development Authority, and Winchester Economic Development Authority. For more information about participating in the event, click here to visit the website.

Kimberly "Kimmie" Thomas, JD is an exceptional, ambitious woman that is using her commitment and dedication to community and advocacy along with using her legal background career to offer political consulting to impact change that is so contagious for others to do the same. In addition, Kimberly is a serial social enterprise entrepreneur of the following organizations that are all about gaming life, gaming news, gaming careers, and workforce development opportunities. IGL Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring people together to learn, compete, and play by providing opportunities for students in the areas of technology, gaming, and the digital arts that are both enriching and entertaining. We do this by producing events of various sizes and scopes that combine industry professionals and local gaming communities to participate in panels, keynotes, and competitive esport tournaments. Through these events and tournaments, we raise funding for all our Youth educational programs. The IGL Foundation leverages the popularity of the $92B-a-year video game industry to get kids excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) as well as digital arts. We raise money by running events and tournaments to provide affordable STEM/Digital Arts education programs for students year-round. GameHedz is a network made for Gamers providing them with gaming reviews, updates, apparel and news of different Gaming competitions Leagues and events in the local areas. We host a wide range of tournaments and events in multiple different venues including schools, hotels, bars, LAN cafes and even our own centralize Gaming Centers. We also host different Gaming summer camps for kids where the get they get there first look into Game Development and intro to Digital Media Design. GameHedz also launched Project DATA( Digital Arts Technology Advancement) which is a after school program that gave students from different schools a place to learn Digital media design, animation, and video production as well give students that enjoy gaming a place to strategize in completing gaming on PC and Console platforms. To learn more about the organizations that Kimberly "Kimmie" Thomas, JD manages visit the website here: IGL Foundation – Independent Gaming League Subscribe to our YouTube channel Courageous Conversations with Therese W. Gamble also like, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Courageous Conversations with Therese W Gamble is a diversity, equality, and inclusive storytelling gracious space for meaningful discussions to bridge gaps between generations and cultures by doing the work of active listening and positive action-oriented changes. Powered by Concierge Resource Professional Consultants Streaming and Broadcasting Division. To apply to be a guest or sponsor of a series email courageousconversationpodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/courageouscultureconvo/message

Ursula Burns paved the way for so many women — particularly women of color — to gain a seat at the table, and to have our voices heard. She sits down with Jean this week for a candid conversation about career, race, family, and so much more. Ursula is the retired Chairman and CEO of Xerox, the founding Partner of private equity firm Integrum Holdings, and under President Barack Obama, she led the White House national program on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Listen in as Jean and Ursula discuss what it meant for her to climb the ladder in corporate America before many women could even see a path up that ladder for them to climb.

Could you really work at NASA even if you don't naturally excel at math and science? Kyra Kim joins the College and Career Clarity podcast to tell us how to overcome preconceived limitations. She's had an interesting journey from taking the LSAT while still in high school in South Korea, to now working as an earth scientist at CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in California.She tells us how she figured out what was intuitive for her and what wasn't so she could not only choose her path but work hard to get there. Driven by an interest in human rights, Kyra explains how and why she decided on geology over law. She'll talk about the key qualities of a research scientist and how she learned the importance of humility.Kyra's passion is to inspire more female students to pursue career paths in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). She's revealing the truth behind some of the preconceived notions of working in those fields. Even if you or your student might not be a whiz in math or science, her amazing story will open you up to new possibilities.Highlights Careers at NASA for both earth and spaceDifferent career paths for geology undergraduatesHow Kyra ruled out being a lawyer and found her way in high schoolWhat lawyers doQualities of research scientistsListen on…the Flourish Site, Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon Music, Stitcher, or your favorite platform. Links mentioned in this episodeLaunch College & Career Clarity CourseLaunch College and Career Clarity Facebook CommunityWebsite - kyrakim.comInstagram - @whatsheworetoscienceIn September, I'm hosting my complimentary parent masterclass, four common mistakes to avoid when choosing a college major. This is the final time this year it will be offered. Join me to identify the four mistakes strategies to avoid them and the proven path to picking a major on time without limiting options. Go to flourishcoaching co.com to learn more, or grab your spot. I'll see you soon. Join me in my complimentary September masterclass 4 common mistakes to avoid when choosing college major. I'll help your team get on the path to making informed choices that open doors as well as saving your family both time & money. For anyone who attends live, I have a special template that will empower your team when communicating with colleges. Visit flourishcoachingco.com to grab a spot before the opportunity is gone.

From a Wall Street Executive to an Altruistic Entrepreneur  Her love for computers, her childhood life spent in the Bronx, and the thoughtful upbringing of her parents made Tonya Parris the resilient and tenacious woman who paved her way to Wall Street. These are the same attributes that turned her to becoming an altruistic entrepreneur founder of The Parris Foundation: S.T.E.M.ulating Minds as well as CEO of the Parris Group, Inc. 3 Ways Philanthropist Tonya Parris is Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through The Parris Foundation: S.T.E.M.ulating MindsSTEMulating Minds is a nonprofit under The Parris Foundation that promotes educational opportunities and fostering awareness in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) by servicing disenfranchised communities, providing scholarships to students from disadvantaged, socio-economic backgrounds, and collaborating with organizations focused on improving access to technology for low-income families. The Parris GroupThe Parris Group is a consulting, training, and coaching company that creates corporate consciousness, corporate transformation, and expansion while providing continuing emotional intelligence development for employees through seminars and workshops, and retreats. Through The Parris Group, Tonya reaches out not only to corporations but to companies where the parents of STEMulating Minds students work so they too can benefit from the tools that cultivate exploration, self-observation, emotional intelligence and have a level of awareness that enables them to have a reflective conversation, powered by masterful listening from coaches and trainers.   The Transformation of RaceTonya co-created The Transformation of Race with the world-renowned executive coach, management consultant, entrepreneur, and trainer Bettie J. Spruill.  The program is a safe place for all races, colors, creeds, ages, ethnicities to come together and have a conversation and gain another level of awareness around varying worldviews and ecologies.  It is a safe place to explore knowing what you thought you know or don't know, and discuss social responsibility. More than that, it's a place of powerful discussions about oneness over separation, commonality rather than differences, and community over clustering or isolation using a myriad of learning tools such as exercises, journaling, etc. These are the episode highlights you shouldn't miss:02:25 How Tonya pivoted from being one of the women of Wall Street to an altruistic entrepreneur07:41 What the Parris Foundation: STEMulating Minds is all about:14:23 The transformation of Parris Group from a technology consulting company to one that focuses on holistic corporate consciousness that encompasses the emotional well-being of employees and social responsibility19:40 What fuels Tonya and how she takes care of herself23:27 Living the commitment to excellence and coming from a place of responsibility26:41 The 10/10 relationship33:19 How The Transformation of Race training was conceived and what it's all about40:19 Managing racism through resilience and absolute tenacity45:33 The actions between different people or different communities that could open up and move the conversation around inclusivity and diversity  50:17 Are we really free or is freedom just a promise “embedded” in the Constitution?52:56 How to challenge ourselves to be in a space of understanding people who are perceived to be different by opening up conversations.  55:05 Being mindful that what we buy into supports the ESG (Environmental Social Governance) model.57:27 Tonya's greater vision for the world57:56 The most influential people in Tonya's life59:46 What God means to Tonya  1:01:18 Tonya's reading vault1:03:57 The daily habits that have Tonya showing up effectively Episode ChallengeStart off with a 30-day challenge to begin breaking barriers and understand “others” more through the power of open conversations, because it's through understanding other people's worldviews that we learn and grow.    Challenge #1 (53:00-53:44)  Approach someone that you might perceive as different. By different, it doesn't necessarily mean that his/her skin color is different from yours. It can mean that someone grew up in another area, urban versus suburban, from another community or tribe, or a different economic or socio-economic status.Talk to that person. Create a meaningful conversation.Listen to their views and learn where they are coming from. Practice mindfulness when you buy something.  Challenge #2 (55:06-56:47)  Really think about the businesses where you're putting your money into. Do they support the ESG (environmental, social, governance)  model? By ESG we mean, are they sourcing materials responsibly, paying fair wages, going by ethical standards and their moral compass puts people, animals, and the environment's welfare over profit. Be critically altruistic.Challenge #3 (56:22 -56:47)  Be altruistic and be a contributor. If you're going to give your money anywhere, giving it to education is all worth it more than you think. It could be something like Parris Foundation: STEMulating Minds or something else, but give your money to something that supports education because education is the only way that we're going to break the cycle of racism.Have you opened up to these challenges in the hope of starting change from within yourself? Tell us what having opened such conversations made you feel. Have you bought from an ethical business recently? Or, have you supported any foundations?  How does doing any of these challenges change you as a person? Does it change how you relate with people you perceive as different? Tell us about it. Tag us @thebtopodcast on socials. Let's make this change happen! About the Guest:Tonya is the President and Founder of The Parris Foundation: S.T.E.M.ulating Minds as well as CEO of The Parris Group, Inc., a technology, financial, professional and personal development consulting and coaching firm that supports social and emotional learning, intelligence & responsibility through seminars, workshops and retreats.Tonya earned her Masters on Science in Engineering Program at the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School of Engineering. She completed her undergraduate studies at Binghamton University where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science at the Watson School of Engineering.Before her commitment to be in service to others, Tonya followed her passion for technology and pursued a career as a Software Engineer in the Financial Services industry where she lived amidst the few Women on Wall Street in the IT Application Development space.  After over 20 years of working for premiere companies like Deutsche Bank, JP Morgan Chase, UBS, Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, Tonya achieved the significance and the certainty that was lacking from her life as a child who grew up in public housing in the Bronx.On the other hand, her experience volunteering her weekends to support people with all sorts of things such as women's shelter and children's welfare was what made Tonya feel full in her heart.  This experience and her vested interest in the economically distressed communities that she serves sparked the idea of starting The Parris Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to promoting educational opportunities, servicing disenfranchised communities by providing access to STEM education through scholarships and collaborating with other organizations that supports access to technology for low-income families.Tonya is also an ICF (International Coaching Federation) certified coach, a transformational trainer, the co- developer of the training called The Transformation of Race. To know more about Tonya Parris and what she does:Follow Tonya on Instagram: @tonyaparrisLike The Parris Foundation: STEMulating Minds on Facebook: @ParrisFundVisit https://www.stemulatingminds.org/ Follow the Podcast:  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breakthrough-the-ordinary/id1579129631  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7L6XsP0M87M8CX7AJ2LRS4  Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9DQ1V1NVR6ag  Amazon Music - https://q4k0kx5j.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmusic.amazon.com%2Fpodcasts%2F05bbcd2c-1e6b-4d09-934e-4eac42e12362/1/0100017af9eb75aa-8c17c10b-25b5-4300-b24e-c002d99f89b3-000000/lIGTk2xPKpZbRH-tqg7FXsRKud4=229  iHeartRadio - https://iheart.com/podcast/85365975/  Follow Us [@thebtopodcast]:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebtopodcast  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebtopodcast  Twitter - https://twitter.com/thebtopodcast  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtopodcast  Website - https://btopodcast.com  Contact Us - thebtopodcast@gmail.com   About the podcast:  Are you ready to commit to your future self---if you are, Marc Chiaramonte, a creative entrepreneur, coach, and adventure seeker, and Claudine Chiarmonte, psychotherapist, coach & joy creator, are ready to take you on a journey of self-discovery to unlock your highest potential! 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From science in laboratories to explaining scientific concepts as an illustrator and artist. We dive deep into the realms of science communication, science illustration, women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM fields) and more in our #wonderwomen special series. Our guest Ipsa Jain is a science illustrator and author who comes with an interesting and rare combination of being a biologist and researcher blended with visual communication and scientific storytelling skills. After earning her PhD at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, in molecular oncology, Ipsa did a postdoc where she transitioned to science communication by creating a book on the science of colour. She's built a science enthusiasts community at a science writing and communication club in the past. Currently, she takes up science communication and illustration projects as a freelancer under her own brand, Ipsawonders. Hear her talk about: (03:30) - Collectively answering existential questions like who we are through science and art (05:00) – Approaching science illustration projects (science and art blend) (09:00) - the exploration phase and finding the sweet spot between passion and profession (science and art) (10:00) - Science visualization and what science illustrators do? + Learning community (13:00) – Building a portfolio, showcasing your work and what science communicators need (15:30) – Finding work, collaborators and networking and building connections for work (19:00) - Women in STEM and leadership positions- the leaky pipeline & why science communication is considered a soft career (21:00) – Addressing representation of women, mentors, community and women empowering women (24:00) - Science illustration and India's graphic movement + Digital and hand drawing (27:00) - Career opportunities within science communication- a growing field (Institutional versus Gig-based sci comm) (30:00) - Situational issues of survival as a freelancer + Funding situation in the science industry   Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achievers Or write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.com We're listening to you. Don't forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you're listening to us! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media.   DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) communities have a long history of exclusion and underrepresentation of women, African American, Latinx, American Indian and LGBTQIA+ students. In order for our STEM enterprise to be truly equitable, everyone that wants to become a scientist must have an equitable opportunity to do so, regardless of their gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. In the movement toward equity, the demographic diversity of the STEM workforce must mirror that of the general population. STEM workforce diversity can accelerate innovation in scientific disciplines, and, if coupled with systemic cultural equity, can also support a STEM enterprise where everyone can thrive. Dr Verónica A. Segarra, Interim Chair and Assistant Professor of Biology at High Point University, has been exploring how scientific societies could help their disciplines be more equitable. Her efforts have helped to establish numerous alliances and collaborations among societies and diversity-focused organisations, with the mission of building a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce.

Ruth Spiro writes innovative books for children on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Her areas of interest include the many benefits of introducing STEM subjects and makerspace activities to even the littlest learners. We discuss her recent book, Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever (Dial/PRH, 2021) and how she came to inspire youngsters with her many popular books. Mel Rosenberg is a professor of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is also the founder of Ourboox, a web platform that allows anyone to create and share awesome flipbooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruth Spiro writes innovative books for children on the topics of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Her areas of interest include the many benefits of introducing STEM subjects and makerspace activities to even the littlest learners. We discuss her recent book, Maxine and the Greatest Garden Ever (Dial/PRH, 2021) and how she came to inspire youngsters with her many popular books. Mel Rosenberg is a professor of microbiology (Tel Aviv University, emeritus) who fell in love with children's books as a small child and now writes his own. He is also the founder of Ourboox, a web platform that allows anyone to create and share awesome flipbooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With this podcast episode, we will discuss Black History and why Science Technology Engineering, and Math (STEM) matters. This Education Central Today podcast is for anyone who wants to get information on the importance of STEM in our past, present, and future history. We intend to talk about different ways that you can become a part of history. Our objective is to provide information about what African Americans have accomplished. We will discuss the challenges to maintaining the importance of helping students to pursue STEM careers. Our unique Education Central Today podcast will provide enlightening, practical, and actionable steps to transform your knowledge of black history and its accomplishments. The future of education is now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of the Passion to Action series, you'll meet Rhonda Forrester, a licensed Civil & Environmental Engineer and volunteer with the Girl Scouts of Maine. Rhonda's passion is being a mentor for one of the four key areas of focus in the girl's leadership experience - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  We discuss:Why Rhonda loves what she does,Her passion for sharing STEM with girlsThe variety of careers availableThe financial security STEM offersWhy it's important for more girls to be going into STEM.Links Mentioned:Girl Scouts of MaineGirl ScoutsMaine State Science Fair (Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance)Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA)Maine Girls Collaborative National Girls CollaborativeGirls Who Code:Follow Us:Website:Facebook: InstagramLinkedInMarie's LinkedIn:Daughters of Change Podcast Editor:  Sarah StaceySarah's LinkedIn Profile

IEEE MOVE Community Outreach is an initiative of IEEE USA, and it is a program dedicated to helping people affected by natural disasters by providing short-term communication opportunities, computers, and power. IEEE MOVE Community Outreach volunteers try to provide alternatives when communication infrastructure is not available or not working properly in order to make sure that people who are affected by the disaster get help and assistance. When not deployed for natural disasters, MOVE volunteers conduct community outreach and facilitate learning opportunities for students and the general public in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). They have been as far west as Texas, and as far north as New York to get students excited about STEM. Additionally, Mike Wilson introduces the IEEE Smart Village which aims to integrate sustainable electricity, education, and entrepreneurial solutions to empower off-grid communities. This episode of TapirCast is brought to you by INF Technology Solutions. IEEE MOVE Official Website: https://move.ieeeusa.org/ IEEE Smart Village Official Website: https://smartvillage.ieee.org/ Tapir Lab. Instagram: @tapirlab, https://www.instagram.com/tapirlab/ Tapir Lab. Twitter: @tapirlab, https://twitter.com/tapirlab Tapir Lab.: http://www.tapirlab.com INF Technology: http://inf.com.tr/ *This VideoCast was recorded on May 22nd, 2021. Due to the approval procedure, it is published on October 10th, 2021. --- TapirCast'in INF Teknoloji tarafından desteklenen yeni bölümünde, IEEE Türkiye Şubesi Başkan Yardımcısı Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Tunçer Baykaş ve IEEE Turkey MGEA Koordinatörü Doç. Dr. Serhan Yarkan, IEEE USA'in bir girişimi olan IEEE MOVE Community Outreach kurucusu Mary Ellen Randall'ı ve IEEE MOVE Inernational ve IEEE Smart Village Kıdemli Program Yöneticisi Mike Wilson'u ağırlıyor. Afetzedelere yardım edebilmek amacı ile ortaya konulan IEEE MOVE Community Outreach, insanlara kısa-süreli haberleşme imkanı, bilgisayar, güç kaynağı ve lamba gibi afet sırasında ve sonrasında çokça ihtiyaç duyulan araç ve gereçleri sağlayarak, afetlerin insanlar üzerinde olan etkisini azaltmayı amaçlamaktadır. Ayrıca bünyesinde bulundurduğu gözlem araçları sayesinde, gerçekleşmesi muhtemel yıkıcı etkisi olabilecek olayları tespit ederek zararların önüne geçmeyi hedeflemektedir. Bu araç ve gereçlerin bir arada bulunduğu IEEE MOVE tırı Amerika'nın farklı yerlerinde, 20'den fazla doğal afette halka hizmet etmiştir. IEEE MOVE tırı sahada bulunmadığı sıralarda, gençlerin ve çocukların ilgisini bilime, teknolojiye, mühendisliğe ve matematiğe (STEM) çekmek amacı ile düzenlenen etkinliklerde sergilenmekte, sahip olduğu cihazlar insanlara tanıtılmakta ve çeşitli rekabetçi aktivitelere ev sahipliği yapmaktadır. Tasarımında ve süreçlerinde yeniliklere giderek sadece Amerika'da değil, bütün Dünya'da ihtiyacı olan insanlara yardım etmek üzere IEEE MOVE, önümüzdeki günlerde IEEE gönüllüleri tarafından uluslararası bir boyuta taşınacaktır. Ayrıca, Mike Wilson'ın IEEE Smart Village'ı tanıtan konuşmasını da bölümümüz içerisinde bulabilirsiniz. Keyifli dinlemeler dileriz. IEEE MOVE Resmî Ağ Sayfası: https://move.ieeeusa.org/ IEEE Smart Village Resmî Ağ Sayfası: https://smartvillage.ieee.org/ Tapir Lab. Instagram: @tapirlab, https://www.instagram.com/tapirlab/ Tapir Lab. Twitter: @tapirlab, https://twitter.com/tapirlab Tapir Lab.: http://www.tapirlab.com INF Teknoloji Çözümleri: http://inf.com.tr/ *Bu bölümün kaydı 22/05/2021 tarihinde alınmıştır. Onay süreçlerinden ötürü bölüm 10/10/2021'de yayımlanmıştır.

Maria Thorpe mentors thousands of students, helping them engineer their success. Furthermore, it's clear that Maria is passionate about her work as an engineer in Naval Aviation and a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) advocate. The first in her family of eight to graduate from college with a degree in engineering, Maria knew  there were some who didn't think she would succeed. But she was determined and she engineered her success. And now, Maria helps others do the same. Listen and learn tips for engineering your own success.     Resources Mentioned:  Connect with Maria on LinkedIn Waldorf Chess Club  American Mother - Mother of the Year  News Article: Pax River Engineer Named Mother of the Year Maria's book Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Emily Harman Positive Intelligence Coaching Program  Onward Accelerator Coaching Program Onward: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group | YouTube Buy Emily's Best Selling Book Step Into the Spotlight Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emily Music by Soul Pajamas

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with learning the importance of community radio stations from one of the founders of Prometheus Radio, creating stations around the US and the world. Then, Kristin Kopper of “518 Direct Support Professionals Alliance” explains the crisis in staff support for people with disabilities. Later on, as part of Election Watch 2021, we hear from Justan Foster,a candidate for Rensselaer County Clerk in this November's election. After that, Tia Dubuisson, the co-founder of Belle Fleur Technologies, discusses the role of women in Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. Finally, Hugh Johnson, retired meteorologist, joins us on air to continue his reports on the causes and effects of climate change.

Join Dr. Wyndham and two Avon educators, Steph Duda and Sarah Tuttle, as they sit down for a conversation about the work they're doing to provide rich, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences for all 3,500 elementary students in our school district. One of the major reasons for the construction projects at several of our elementary schools over the past two years was to provide a more equitable experience for all elementary students, and the work Mrs. Duda and Mrs. Tuttle are leading has been made possible by the effort. Learn about how they're rolling up their sleeves to provide experiences that are not only helping students develop critical problem-solving skills, but for the in-demand STEM-reliant careers of the coming decades.

Adina Collins talks about a renowned NASA physicist, inventor and leader in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) that revolutionized how we view and consume digital content globally Dr. Valerie L. Thomas is an expert scientist that refused to allow difficult professional challenges to stop her from advancing and being creative in her career.   Dr. Thomas's love of learning, natural curiosity and love of mechanics and optics led her to experiment with technology that was adopted by NASA and made her a beloved and world-renowned leader in science, technology, engineering and math.    Valerie's 3-D illusion transmitter has been used in medical surgery as well as the production of television and video screens.   Dr. Valerie is an inspiration to young women and women of color who demonstrated excellence in STEM and reinforced the notion that an unlimited imagination can lead you to becoming an influential technological leader References: Adina Collins is an MBA, Business Profitability Coach and CEO of Fortitude Financial Consulting Schedule A Business Financial Diagnosis https://calendly.com/fortitudefinc Follow Adina Collins: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortFinConsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortitude_financial Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fortitude_financial LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/adina-collins-mba-59b664b9 Other Contact: Website: http://www.fortitudefinc.com E-mail: fortitudefinc@gmail.com Credits: This show is produced by Kevin Offley with One Eleven Studios, and Ahmad Rashad with Power 77 Radio. Executive Producer: Ahmad Rashad

Professor Nkechi Madonna Agwu has taught mathematics for over 30 years in Nigeria and the United States. She is a Professor at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), City University of New York (CUNY). She is a generalist, in that her research, teaching, and scholarship intersects with the sciences, arts, social sciences, and humanities. She is a recipient of a Carnegie Africa Diaspora Fellowship, and the Founder of CHI STEM TOYS Foundation, an NGO geared towards facilitating STEM and entrepreneurship education among under-represented groups of people, particularly girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), and in rural and vulnerable communities in Africa. We are now offering FREE classes through BERGEN GREEN. Our online political economy class just started last Wednesday 3/3 (it's not too late to sign up!) and is open to all. Check out the full list of offerings here.

February 11, 2021 | Episode 25 just Two Dads talk to Susan B. Woods, a Development Consultant helping college-age Special Needs Students transition to successful college careers! Susan Woods, M.ed, retired from Middlesex Community College in 2017 as the Associate Dean of Student Support Services. Currently, Susan teaches as an Adjunct Faculty at Middlesex Community College and at Bunker Hill Community College, delivering courses focused on Developmental Disabilities, Special Education and First Year Experience Orientation for new college students. She is also an Independent Professional Development Consultant, supporting the successful transition to college for students with disabilities and providing K-12 teacher training in “Effective Strategies for Students with Disabilities” and “Supporting students on the Autism Spectrum in the classroom”. During her 27 years at Middlesex Community College, she managed Disability Support Services, alternative program models for students with significant intellectual disabilities and Autism, Personal Counseling, and 2 federally funded TRIO support programs for low income, 1st generation, and students with disabilities. Susan regularly provides training and workshops to educators on creating welcoming and inclusive environments, universal design for instruction, as well as training to HS teachers, staff, families and students to facilitate the successful transition of students with disabilities to higher education and post-secondary opportunities. Her consulting website is: www.susanbwoods.com Susan splits her time between her homes in Waltham, MA and Sunapee, NH, where her interests include: travel, visiting adult children and families, hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, trail walks with her rescue dog Darby, entertaining and cooking for family and friends, books, movies, NYC theater…and as a board member supporting farm based therapy at Cultivate Care Farm in Bolton, MA. Website: https://www.susanbwoods.com/ Think College – College Search – Listing of nationwide programs which provide college and support models for students with intellectual disabilities https://thinkcollege.net/college-search Top College Consultants – Listing of nationwide college models which provide support models for students on the Autism Spectrum https://www.topcollegeconsultants.com/autism-in-college/ LD Advisory – Nationally recognized author, podcast and blogger who provides guidance and support for students with Learning disabilities and ADHD considering college. https://www.ldadvisory.com/families_students/ Stairway to STEM - Resources for students on the autism spectrum transitioning from high school to college, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields https://www.stairwaytostem.org/ -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-two-dads/id1535250142 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justtwodads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearejusttwodads #justTwoDads #SpecialNeedsParenting #SpecialNeedsEducator

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We were joined in the studio today by Mary Nordman, Executive Director for the Frederick County Educational Foundation to talk about the good work the foundation does and their upcoming fundraiser: Cornhole Tournament & Family Fun Day hosted by Richard's Fruit Market. The event will take place at the Richard's 5th generation family farm at 6410 Middle Road  in Middletown from 11am - 6pm. In addition to the Cornhole Tournament, there will be kids activities, live music, hayrides, farm to crust pizza and wine & beer tastings. To register your team for the Cornhole Tournament, contact Kayla Lawrence via email to klawrence0711@gmail.com. The entry fee is $50/team and there will be 2 first place prize winners. 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Frederick County Educational Foundation. Established in 1984, the Frederick County Educational Foundation (FCEF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides financial resources to Frederick County Public Schools. The Foundation awards classroom and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grants to fund innovative programs at Frederick County's Elementary, Middle and High Schools for the more than 13,000 students.  

ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES OF MATH/STEM TEACHER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Math Education professors and returning guests, former NCTM president Mike Shaughnessy and AMTE president Christine Thomas on professional standards, professional development needs, etc.