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Show Summary:In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha sits down with Nichole Austion — children's book author and Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). Nichole shares the story behind her book Miles and the Math Monsters, inspired by her son's journey to overcome struggles with math, where the character discovers math to be a helpful companion intertwined in their everyday environment. Listen in as she shares an excerpt of her book and practical advice on fostering a positive math identity in children.About Nichole Austion, VP of Public Affairs at NMSI: Nichole Austion is the Vice President of Public Affairs at the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), where she leads marketing and government relations. With a focus on STEM advancement, Nichole orchestrates strategic initiatives, bridging marketing and government relations to amplify NMSI's impact nationwide. Her expertise stems from her work with global technology firms like Sabre Holdings and Teradata, where she drove multimillion-dollar revenue through innovative marketing strategies. She is the author of “Miles and the Math Monsters,” a children's book that transforms math into a friendly presence, encouraging children to see it as a helpful companion intertwined with their everyday environment. She holds an engineering degree from Howard University and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.About National Math and Science Initiative: The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving STEM education in the U.S. It focuses on expanding access to high-quality math and science programs, particularly for students who face barriers to educational opportunities. Since its founding in 2007, NMSI has worked with schools, teachers, and policymakers to enhance STEM learning and prepare students for careers in STEM fields.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes166. Why Math Matters ft. CEO of NMSI179. Seeing Students as Mathematicians ft. Cherelle McKnight of Illustrative MathematicsIs Teaching Engineering Bad? - Part 1 and Part 2117. Why Does Belonging Matter in STEM Education?Vivify STEM Blog PostsTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEMHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardThe Importance of FailureVivify STEM LessonsFREE! - Add Math Practice to any Design Challenge using these Editable Budget SheetsCatapult ChallengeStomp Rocket ChallengeFREE! - Space for You in STEM Inspirational PostersBreak Down Stereotypes! Who is a STEM Professional? GameFREE! - Women in STEM Classroom PostersOther STEM ResourcesNichole Austion | LinkedInNational Math and Science Initiative (NMSI)Miles and the Math Monsters bookNMSI Professional Development ServicesWebinar | Breaking Boundaries: Celebrating Black Excellence in STEM (ft. Nichole Austion, Joan Higginbotham, and Dr. Ciara Sivels)THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOKVIVIFY YOUTUBE

Show Summary:This episode of The STEM Space is all about math! Math might be the M in STEM, but it doesn't always get the attention it deserves in K-12 STEM education efforts. Yet, its role is critical—not just for academic success, but for preparing students to solve real-world problems.To help us understand why math matters and how it can drive opportunity for students, Natasha speaks with Jeremy Anderson, CEO of the National Math + Science Initiative. Jeremy leads a dedicated team working to close opportunity gaps and expand college access through rigorous STEM programs. With over 25 years of experience in education policy, Jeremy brings deep insights into how math education can empower students and transform lives.In their conversation, they'll discuss NMSI's mission, the importance of math education, and how connecting it to real-world challenges can boost student interest and engagement.About Jeremy:Before joining NMSI in August 2023, Jeremy served as the president of the Education Commission of the States (ECS), where he expanded the organization's policy presence and worked with state and federal leaders on various policy initiatives. Jeremy also has a background in strategic communications, political campaigns, public affairs, and government relations, which enables him to effectively advocate for NMSI's proven STEM solutions and partnerships. He is passionate about advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in education, and is proud to work alongside NMSI's talented and diverse staff and partners.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes91. Defining STEM ft. Molly Seward (K-4 STEM Teacher)127. Why You Should Teach About STEM Careers117. Why Does Belonging Matter in STEM Education?161. Making Tech Education Accessible ft. imagi Co-FoundersVivify STEM Blog PostsTop 10 Ways To Encourage Girls In STEM7 Activities Featuring Women in STEM HistoryNot All STEM is Equal: 3 Stages of STEM EducationIncorporating Engineering Practices into Texas Science Classrooms10 Easy STEM Career Classroom ActivitiesVivify STEM LessonsThink Like a Scientist: Nature of Science 5E Inquiry UnitSTEM Catapult Math & Engineering ActivityStraw Rocket STEM ChallengeWomen in STEM History Engineering ChallengesWho is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & ActivitySTEM Careers BINGO Game: K-5 or 5-12Other STEM ResourcesLinkedIn | Jeremy AndersonNational Math + Science Initiative- Get InvolvedCNBC | The 10 most valuable college degrees—they're all in STEMTexas Regional Pathways NetworkSubscribe to the Vivify STEM Newsletter!THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTESTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY XVIVIFY TIKTOK

Carlos Romero believes that mentors hold the key for STEM education. His own story involved growing into success based on a foundation of the importance of education by his parents and the legacy of high achievement by his siblings. Carlos was inspired by teachers to take challenging steps that led him to a distinguished career in industry. Carlos Romero is the Manager of Global Technology at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Carlos serves as a board member of the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI nms.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping underserved schools and communities with vital STEM resources, and as an industry mentor at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering.Carlos knows firsthand the impact that STEM leaders can make on young students as mentors and role models. He sees industry skills like problem solving, project management, and communication as vital skills for educators to be adding to their STEM learning.Connect with Omar:The National Math & Science Initiative nms.orgFree STEM Lessons from NMSILinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cromerob/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website: dailystem.comTwitter/X: @dailystemInstagram: @dailystemYouTube: @dailystemGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

In this episode of TeacherCast, Jeffrey Bradbury, Diane Manser, and Michelle Stie discuss the intricacies of professional development (PD) in education. They explore what constitutes effective PD, the importance of engaging teachers, and the role of community in fostering a supportive learning environment. The conversation highlights the need for alignment between administrators and teachers, the significance of measuring success in PD programs, and the challenges educators face in implementing new strategies. The episode concludes with practical advice for educators on navigating the complexities of PD and maintaining enthusiasm for teaching. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Conversation Takeaways Professional development should be relevant to teachers' classroom experiences. Creating a culture of feedback and vulnerability is essential for effective PD. Engaging teachers in collaborative communities enhances the PD experience. Good PD is not just about content but also about building relationships. Teachers need to see the relevance of PD to their specific contexts. Follow-up and follow-through are crucial for sustaining learning from PD. Setting clear goals for PD helps in measuring its effectiveness. Teachers should be encouraged to try new strategies and share their experiences. The role of administrators is vital in supporting effective PD initiatives. Creating a supportive environment can help teachers overcome challenges in their practice. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Professional Development in Education 02:12 Creating Effective Professional Development Programs 05:15 Understanding Good vs. Bad Professional Development 08:10 The Importance of Teacher Engagement and Buy-In 11:01 Collaborative Learning and Community Building 13:59 Follow-Up and Sustaining Professional Development 17:05 Navigating Challenges in Professional Development 20:22 Measuring Success in Professional Development 23:17 Final Thoughts and Advice for Educators About our Guest: Michelle Stie Michelle Stie is the Vice President of Program Design and Innovation for the National Math and Science Initiative. She received her BS in Journalism from Texas Christian University and her MA in English Literature from the University of Oklahoma. Before joining NMSI, Stie spent 18 years in teaching and school leadership positions, during which she won regional and national awards for teaching and curriculum development. Links of Interest The National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) is a nonprofit STEM solutions provider transforming the face of STEM. Our focus on creating access for all students, especially those furthest from opportunities, sets us apart as the top choice for educators seeking to improve math and science outcomes. Our services strengthen teachers and leaders of today to inspire the next generation of diverse STEM innovators. Website: https://www.nms.org/ Twitter: https://x.com/NMSI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalmathandscience/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nmsi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmsination/?hl=en Follow Our Podcast...

In this interview with Justin Cannady, we discuss project-based learning in CS, encouraging debugging and working through failure as students and teachers, considerations for integrating CS, lessons learned working on NMSI’s CS AlignEd, and much more.Click here for this episode’s show notes.

We can get out of education, but the kids can't. Today's students need educators who love them and who love teaching. Zest Simmons, award-winning AP Teacher and Alabama State Teacher of the Year 2019 tells the story of how she ignites learning and loves students in her classroom. We can reach every child. Zest talks about how. www.coolcatteacher.com/e626  Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 240 online graduate-level PD courses in 19 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Zest Simmons - Bio as Submitted Inspired to become an educator by her own teachers, Zestlan Simmons, a National Board Certified teacher, was once told by a family friend to “reconsider her options” when she shared her dream. However, for her, the joy of seeing students engaged in mastering writing skills has been the catalyst for pursuing her dream. This love of empowering students with the awareness of their capabilities led her to return to Booker T. Washington (BTW) Magnet where she once benefited from an arts education through the Carver Creative and Performing Arts Program (CCPAC), which is now BTW. In her role as an educator at BTW, she contributes to cross-curricular planning initiatives, which encourage art and academic teachers to collaborate on special projects and classroom instruction.   When her school partnered with  the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) and A+ College Ready,  she started teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Composition in 2009 and was recognized by NMSI as the AP English Teacher of the Year for increasing the AP Language exam scores for minority students. In 2017, she pursued a certification in Instructional Leadership so that she could continue to mentor new teachers. Her greatest joy has been to see her former students become teachers in Montgomery, in Alabama, and in the nation Twitter: @ZestlanSimmons Instagram: @zsimmons99 Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

In 1995, NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris became the first African American to perform a spacewalk, and he has spent more than 18 days in space. Today, he's the CEO of NMSI, the National Math and Science Initiative, which runs programs designed to boost the number of STEM teachers. We talked with Dr. Harris about his mission to bring in culturally responsive teaching in STEM, and we asked what it's like to go to space (and what space food really tastes like.)

Cheryl is an adjunct faculty member at 2 universities in Portland, Oregon where she is supporting and supervising 6 hard-working science teacher candidates. Cheryl taught high school biology for 26 years, teaching AP Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology for over 20 years. She also taught biology at the college level. Since 1997, Cheryl has led local, regional, national, and international AP workshops on 4 continents as a College Board consultant. She was a consultant trainer during the AP Biology course redesign and is also a NMSI consultant, an HHMI Ambassador, and a member of the NABT/BSCS/HHMI Region IX AP Biology Teacher Academy leadership team. Cheryl has been recognized for teaching excellence, including the NABT Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (Pennsylvania), as a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching, and the Siemens Award for Excellence in Advanced Placement Science Teaching. In 2011, she was the first recipient of the Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award.

This week's podcast looks at an intensive, hands-on professional development course offered for all teachers across North Dakota.We'll hear from Ann Ellefson of the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), who oversees the program, and Damian Kennedy, a fifth and sixth grade teacher from Kidder County-Steele Elementary, who's taken part in the training.The NMSI website says, “Our Summer Institutes are designed for teachers of math, science, and English. The Teacher Training Program is hands-on, teacher-to-teacher training. Endorsed NMSI Trainers provide in-depth training across a span of four days using success driven materials, the latest classroom technologies, laboratory experiments, and online resources. Created by master classroom teachers, the Teacher Training materials and resources can be used immediately in the classroom to add rigor to the existing curriculum.”Register by April 11th to participate. It's on a first come, first serve basis. The entire $725 registration fee is waived due to a donation from ExxonMobil and graduate credits are available for those that complete the four days of training. Use the promo code “704006” to waive the registration.The 2018 training takes place at Fargo North High School. June 11th through the 14th. Register here: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/SchoolStaff/AS/NMSI/Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qKUQnJexBk. Here is a NMSI video that describes the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vJqP3Bm-H0http://www.ndplaylist.orghttp://www.ndunited.org/thecuttingedTwitter:@thecuttinged@NDDPI@tdintersmith@bistom@PrairiePublicEd

Jayson Simonson introduces the NMSI Global Poverty Initiatives, allowing anyone to join the war on global poverty in Jesus' name.

During 2015, Myanmar fell victim to record flooding during 2015. Catch a glimpse of how the people of NMSI and their supporters responded to this tragedy, and the face of hope for a better future.

NMSI issues the challenge that God is not looking for extraordinary people, but He is looking for ordinary people willing to follow Him. Whose life will God use to write His next Extraordinary Story?

Billions around the world are unreached. It is not a matter of choosing to serve locally or internationally! Discover the heart and passion that drives NMSI.

The work of AfricaHope, an outreach of NMSI, has borne considerable fruit for God's Kingdom. Meet Tim Mantai, the director of AfricaHope and learn of what is ahead for this ministry.

NMSI has a strategy for mission growth and world evangelism using short term mobilization. Learn how this might be of interest, and how God is using it for His glory.

Community Transformation is one means of demonstrating the immediate, tangible love that God has for people. See how New Mission Systems International accomplishes the goal.

God calls everyone in every occupation to glorify him and tell of His grace. Opportunities exist all around the world.

80,000 people each day die without Christ. NMSI is committed to multiplying churches so more may know Christ and God's glory.

New Mission Systems, International (NMSI) is devoted to reaching young people around the world. Their heart is for the glory of God to be celebrated by all. Is God leading you to serving him for touching the lives of young people?