The STEM Brothers Podcast

STEM Brothers Podcast Season 4 Episode 2

STEM Brothers are back, now with video and Livestreaming on Facebook. Listen or come to the FB page and watch our first episode back. In this episode, we welcome Rob Shoaff we discuss the Collapse of a Historic Hotel Jackson House in Harrisburg PA.

We are back for Season 3! As the nation heads to polls on Tuesday November 6th, my brother and I discuss the technology behind voting and the elections industry. From websites and mobile apps that provide users with everything from voter registration tutorials to comprehensive breakdowns of the candidates and races on your local ballots; digital technology has enhanced the scope and knowledge of our electorate. While the modernization of electronic voting machines has helped to enhance the efficiency of the voting process in many areas, the security of these voting systems has become a critical issue facing democracies around the world. We touch on these points and more in this special Election Day season premier. Dominion Voting: https://www.dominionvoting.com/  How technology helps people get more information about candidates: https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/columnists/brent-batten/2018/10/30/brent-batten-time-technology-cut-into-excuses-not-vote/1809617002/ Election Technology Providers Joint Collaboration with Cybersecurity Professionals: https://blogs.wsj.com/cio/2018/08/09/election-tech-providers-join-cybersecurity-group-to-bolster-systems-ahead-of-midterms/  Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Thank you to everyone who has followed and supported our podcast over these last few years! We hope you enjoy the recent block of 7 episodes we posted, which marks the conclusion of our second full season of the podcast. Since we are coming off of a long hiatus, we wanted to include this special episode just as a way of summarizing the journey we have been on for the last year as we have striven to deliver these unique conversations about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related topics. This is also a very special episode because, in what was perhaps the highlight of our time doing this podcast, we end this episode with a short portion of an interview we did with our parents earlier this year. Our parents were instrumental in introducing us to STEM and laying the groundwork that allowed us to get our engineering degrees, and it was absolutely fascinating to listen to them break down the decisions they made regarding our education and upbringing. It was these decisions that ultimately led to our pursuit and passion for all things STEM. This is the passion that we will continue to share with you, our listeners, for many years to come. Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

One of the main reasons we created this podcast is our belief that in today’s multimedia age creating the vibrant STEM workforce of the next generation is directly related to our ability to improve how STEM careers and STEM concepts are communicated.  That is why for our season 2 finale we are so pleased to bring you a conversation we had earlier this year with public speaking and presentation trainer Mr. Neil Thompson. Neil is a biomedical engineer and registered professional engineer  with years  of experience product development field, who founded his own public speaking training program specifically geared towards STEM professionals called Teach the Geek to Speak. Neil has an amazing perspective on the value of public speaking skills in the field of STEM. So, whether you’re a teacher, student, or industry professional; this conversation has some great takeaways for you.         Teach the Geek to Speak: https://teachthegeek.thinkific.com/courses/teach-the-geek-to-speak Neil Thompson: http://www.slide-talk.com/how-a-geek-learned-to-speak-an-interview-with-engineer-neil-thompson/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilithompson/ Melissa Marshall: https://www.ted.com/talks/melissa_marshall_talk_nerdy_to_me https://www.presentyourscience.com/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Two of the most important features to any product are its form and function. From consumer electronics to fashion, how a product looks as well as how easy it is to use, is just as important as the mathematical and scientific principles that go into designing and creating that product. Even if it works well, a product that lacks an aesthetically pleasing look is likely to have limited success. Therefore, in addition to stimulating our imaginations and making our world aesthetically pleasing, art and creativity also have practical commercial purposes in the world of STEM. This is among the many reasons why there is a lot of momentum for expanding the STEM educational paradigm to STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, ART and Mathematics).  Joining us in this episode to discuss STEAM, along with a range of other related topics, are the principals of Na’Toria Marketing & Design Solutions; a marketing and design firm that specializes in website and social media design. Hear Natasha and Victoria give their valuable insights on how they leverage technology and their creative arts backgrounds to help their clients reach their goals. Na’Toria Marketing & Design Solutions: http://www.natoria.co/ Virgil Abloh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdRcWYiJecs https://www.off—white.com/en/US Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Every release of a Star wars film presents an excellent opportunity to engage in some really insightful STEM conversations. The power of Star Wars as a STEM teaching tool comes from examining the technological innovations used to make these movies, and the STEM related careers involved with these innovations. The end credits of a visual effects heavy film like Star Wars are a smorgasbord of STEM terms and careers. These credits are an exciting place to start any STEM career discussion.  My brother and I are big Star Wars fans, and this episode features a brief conversation he and I had last December after going to see Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi. We wanted to share this discussion with you because it serves as an example of the kind of conversation you can use to introduce young people to STEM careers. The story of how the creators of Star Wars used STEM to advance what is possible in the making of film, is as engaging as the fictional narrative of Star Wars itself.  We cover this and more during our conversation. Industrial Light & Magic: https://www.ilm.com https://www.lucasfilm.com/careers/ https://jobs.jobvite.com/lucascompanies/jobs/ilm?s=Industrial%20Light%20%26%20Magic The Star Wars Show: https://youtu.be/nQEwsuf5jUc?t=127 Weta Digital Visual effects company company: https://www.wetafx.co.nz/ Savage Visual Effects: http://www.savagevisualeffects.com/ Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

A college degree in a STEM major is a necessary gateway to many exciting and fulfilling STEM related careers. However, many college students who start on the path of a STEM major, particularly in engineering, end up not completing that degree. One of the reasons for this is that many students enter the first year of STEM programs unprepared for the academic rigors of the curriculum. From the intimidating and impersonal feeling of the 200 plus student lecture hall classes at many large universities, to the academic intensity of courses colloquially known as “weed out” classes; first year STEM students encounter many challenges that can derail them from their ultimate goal. This is why it is extremely important that students pursuing STEM majors have an effective set of study skills and strategies they can implement to overcome these obstacles.  These academic rigors demand a disciplined and systematic approach to studying and approaching how you go about matriculating through the curriculum. In this episode we speak with the Associate Dean of Students & Strategic Programs for the Villanova University College of Engineering, and author of Seven Secrets of How to Study, Dr. Stephen Jones,  and get his take on useful study skills strategies for 1st year STEM students.             Dr. Stephen Jones Education Expert: https://www.drstephenjones.net/ https://delblogger.com/study-tips-for-success-from-high-school-to-college/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Science fiction and entertainment have long served as gateways for inspiring young people to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Aside from its transcendent cultural impact, the Marvel Studios film Black Panther presented many thought provoking and inspirational STEM concepts. Joining us for a discussion on the importance of STEM in the film Black Panther, is civil engineer and certified P.E. (professional engineer) Winnie Okello, who is not only a native of the East African country of Kenya, but she also heads up the website Africa Engineering News which provides the latest news and information about the engineering, technology, and innovation related happenings taking place on the continent of Africa. Image Courtesy of Security Boulevard Blog This episode is just one example of the many kinds of effective conversations you can have using the film Black Panther to help inspire young people to #ConnectWithTheTech. Black Panther is now available on Blu-Ray, DVD, digital download, and streaming on NetFlix. Africa Engineering News: http://www.africaengineeringnews.com/ Africa Rising Initiative: https://africa-rising.net/ Bucknell University College of Engineering: https://www.bucknell.edu/Engineering NSBE: http://www.nsbe.org/home.aspx Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/  

Here it is, the conclusion to our first ever podcast recorded in front of a live audience! We had a great conversation with some of the amazing individuals who are helping to lead technology, entrepreneurship, and youth development initiatives in the city of Camden, New Jersey. This panel discussion was held at offices of the digital design and marketing firm Penji, which is located in the Waterfront Lab Coworking facility in Camden, New Jersey.   If you have not already done so, please go back and check out Season 2: Audio Journey #8 to hear the first part of this panel discussion. During our conversation, the panelists gave some very practical insights into the attributes that can help young people successfully prepare for the career opportunities being generated by the Camden’s burgeoning startup community. This is just the first of many conversations we will be bringing to you about the intersection between STEM and workforce development.   Waterfront Lab: https://waterfrontlab.com/ Waterfront Ventures: https://waterfrontventures.co/ https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/05/03/tech-disruptors-waterfront-ventures-penji.html Hopeworks Camden: https://hopeworks.org/ http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/camden-hopeworks-creating-job-opportunities-for-area-youth/article_fe9e54dd-78ae-5a2f-90af-f65c988162d0.html Hopeworks Annual Dinner: https://hopeworks.org/ways-to-help/#events https://app.mobilecause.com/form/QlvQ1A?mc_cid=6d5df9c6aa&mc_eid=63b2524c28 Camden’s Code Day: https://hopeworks.org/2018/09/17/hopeworks-2018-camden-code-day-is-coming/ Will Schrieks: https://hopeworks.org/2018/07/17/will-schrieks-is-diocese-of-camdens-full-time-web-designer/ Sekinah Brodie and Penji: https://www.phillyvoice.com/camden-start-up-looks-to-hire-100-local-students-by-end-of-year/ Camden Waterfront District: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/  

We return to close out our second season by bringing you the first installment of a two-part conversation we had taking a look at the role that technology-focused startups, and other STEM related businesses, play in the career readiness training and workforce development of the youth in the communities where these businesses operate. In February of 2018 we had the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion that took place in front of a live audience at the offices of the digital design and marketing firm Penji located in the Waterfront Lab Coworking facility in Camden, New Jersey, where a group of non-profit organizations and startup companies are leading efforts to revitalize the city by attracting technology-focused start-ups, and other companies to the city. The panel participants included the founder and CEO of the economic development organization Waterfront Ventures, the Executive Director of the technology training and youth development non-profit organization Hopeworks Camden, as well as two local area youth who have been successful participants in the youth development initiatives these two organizations have been leading. Technology and entrepreneurship are two powerful drivers of economic progress. You can look at examples from all over world and see that the cities and urban areas that house a mix of well-established STEM related companies, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial scene, offer the citizens living in these areas positive economic and vocational opportunities. A key amenity that attracts both established companies and start-up enterprises to an area, is the access to a strong talent pool that these companies can tap, in order to help grow their businesses. With that being the case, we wanted to explore ways companies can partner with schools, parents, non-profits and other community organizations, in an effort to create systems that help get local youth get prepared to be part of the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that these businesses generate. Take a listen to this insightful and engaging conversation. Waterfront Lab: https://waterfrontlab.com/ Waterfront Ventures: https://waterfrontventures.co/ https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2018/05/03/tech-disruptors-waterfront-ventures-penji.html Hopeworks Camden: https://hopeworks.org/ http://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/camden-hopeworks-creating-job-opportunities-for-area-youth/article_fe9e54dd-78ae-5a2f-90af-f65c988162d0.html Hopeworks Annual Dinner: https://hopeworks.org/ways-to-help/#events https://app.mobilecause.com/form/QlvQ1A?mc_cid=6d5df9c6aa&mc_eid=63b2524c28 Camden’s Code Day: https://hopeworks.org/2018/09/17/hopeworks-2018-camden-code-day-is-coming/ Will Schrieks: https://hopeworks.org/2018/07/17/will-schrieks-is-diocese-of-camdens-full-time-web-designer/ Sekinah Brodie and Penji: https://www.phillyvoice.com/camden-start-up-looks-to-hire-100-local-students-by-end-of-year/ Camden Waterfront District: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/ Uber 8-80 Coding: https://www.uber.com/newsroom/8-80-coding/

One of the many great things about being a professional scientist is getting the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects. In the final installment of our conversation with Dr. Lisa Moore of the Rutgers Cancer Center, we speak with Dr. Moore about how her research in neuroscience helped lead to her working with NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) on a research project related to NASA’s Mission to Mars initiative. In addition her work with NASA, in this episode, we get Dr. Moore’s take on science related public policy issues, as well as her tips for helping to get more young people aware and interested in pursuing STEM career paths in professional science. An amazing conclusion to an incredible conversation!   Click on the links below to listen to parts 1 & 2 of this conversation: Part 1: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/2018/01/31/audiojourney5/ ? Part 2: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/2018/01/31/audiojourney6/ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO)  Program: https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/research/opportunities   Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show onApple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter:  @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

This episode features the second part of our conversation with Neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Moore. In this portion of the discussion, Dr. Moore compares and contrasts the career paths of medical doctors (M.D.) with those of research scientists (PhD). Dr. Moore breaks down the significance of scientific research careers, the educational pathways to these careers, and puts the impact of scientific research into context. Did your realize that while M.D. students pay high-dollar tuition to go to medical school, PhD students in the STEM fields are paid by schools for their research and teaching work? This and many other eye-opening revelations are discussed in this episode. #ConnectWithTheTech     Funding Opportunities from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Funding/Training-Career-Development/Fellowships Funding Opportunities from the American Association for Cancer Research: http://www.aacr.org/FUNDING/PAGES/DEFAULT.ASPX#.WnHKR66nFhE U.S. National Library of Medicine’s Database of Funded Research Studies: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/  

The Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) career ecosystem encompasses a wide range of vocational possibilities. Over the next three episodes we want to explore the intricacies of research/ laboratory science based career paths. Professional scientists who work in labs and conduct high-level research play an indispensable role in the well-being of our society. The work these scientists do impact our health, safety, as well as our understanding of the world we live in. Yet, while many of us are familiar with the traditional careers in engineering, technology, and medicine; the career paths of professional scientists are not as well known. Professional science careers are as unique as they are challenging. Whether it is obtaining funding for  research, or getting published in scientific journals; being a scientist is a fulfilling professional journey. Join us for the first part of a 3 part conversation we had with Neuroscientist, Dr. Lisa Moore of the Rutgers Cancer Center. We spoke with Dr. Moore at her lab in Newark, New Jersey, and she provided some great insight into her career as well as what it takes to have a successful career as a professional scientist.     The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017: https://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/medicine/laureates/2017/press.html Rutgers Cancer Institute: https://cinj.org/about-cinj/about-rutgers-cancer-institute-new-jersey United States National Library of Medicine Database: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/  

As increasing amounts of our day-to-day transactions and services take place via the web, and devices from our mobile phones to our refrigerators transmit data about our lives across the Internet, we need STEM professionals to ensure that this data is protected from those who would use it in deleterious ways. Cybersecurity is one of the hottest career fields in STEM today because it is an area that affects us all in some way. Joining us to provide his insight and expertise into the field of cybersecurity, and IT (information technology) field overall, is Mr. Fernando Sosa. Mr. Sosa is the CEO and Managing Partner of the Information Technology Consulting firm HaonTech; providers of the WorryFreeMD brand of Healthcare IT services. There is a lot of great information in this episode as we discuss the impact and importance of cybersecurity in our lives, and how that growing importance translates into career opportunities. Learn more about Fernando Sosa’s company: http://www.haontech.com/ or http://www.worryfreemd.com/ Check out the article regarding the Uber data breach hack: http://fortune.com/2017/11/22/uber-hack-were-you-impacted/ Learn more about the IT and cybersecurity programs at Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology: https://ist.psu.edu/college/about Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast

In this episode of The STEM Brothers podcast we take a look at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related career opportunities that have been created as a result of the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, being used for commercial/non-military applications. More and more drones are being used for an array of purposes ranging from the delivery of crucial medical supplies, to pest control, to surveying buildings and landscapes for construction purposes. From small farms to big budget Hollywood movie sets, drones are an increasingly popular technological tool, and the demand and opportunity for STEM professionals who can design, build, and operate drones is steadily growing as well. Joining us for this conversation is our special guest, Ms. Taylor Mitcham, who is the founder and Chief Drone Operator of the drone services company SkyNinja. SkyNinja: https://skyninja.co/ Fortune Article on FAA and Drone Regulations: http://fortune.com/2017/10/30/drones-delivery-faa-emergency/ Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) drone related regulations: https://www.faa.gov/uas/ Drone 360 blog:  http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/drone360/#.WgLk6hNSyt8 Matternet company website: https://mttr.net/ 3D Robotics company website: https://3dr.com/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

One of the best ways to add context to the fields of Science Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) is to see how different companies and organizations implement the principles of STEM in practical ways. With that in mind, we will periodically be using this show to briefly profile institutions that engage in STEM related work. For our first entry into our series of episodes profiling STEM based organizations, we take a brief look at the company IBM. This longtime bellwether of computing technology is still at the forefront of creating new leading-edge tools and services for our increasingly digital world. In this episode we speak with former IBM software developer, Latoya Davis, and learn a little bit of what it is like working inside the hub of innovation that is IBM. For more information about IBM Check Out: IBM’s Website: ibm.com IBM at the US OPEN: https://www.ibm.com/sports/usopen IBM’s Science and Star Wars: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep1.html https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep2.html https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep3.html https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep4.html https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/scienceandstarwars/ep5.html Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

We begin the next phase of The STEM Brothers podcast journey with a look at nuclear energy. This is an often misunderstood and overlooked area of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Not only is nuclear power still a major source of energy for nations around the world, but the science behind nuclear energy is being applied to a variety fields from medicine to insect control. In this episode we are joined by nuclear engineer and National GEM Consortium Fellow, Luis Ocampo, who gives us an inside perspective into the field of nuclear energy. We get Luis’s take on common misconceptions about working at a nuclear power plant, as well as his on personal journey through this fascinating STEM field. Learn more about the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor here:  http://www.rsec.psu.edu/ Common Nuclear Energy FAQ’s: https://www.nei.org/Knowledge-Center/FAQ-About-Nuclear-Energy Nuclear Energy Institute: https://www.nei.org/ Department of Energy National Labs: https://energy.gov/national-laboratories Westinghouse Electric Company (supplier of technology and equipment used in nuclear energy applications): http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/ Learn more about graduate degree opportunities through the GEM Fellowship Program: http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/ Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Welcome aboard the audio starship known as The STEM Brothers Podcast! After over a year of personal and professional highs and lows; my brother and I are back with a renewed vision for expanding the conversation around the everyday impact that Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals have on our everyday lives. This is our re-introduction/pre-launch episode. My brother and I use this episode to clarify the refined mission of the podcast, explain why we decided to create it. We also set the stage for the larger long-term journey that we are embarking on through this podcast. Please join us as we embark on our journey to bring to you wide-ranging conversations covering all corners of the STEM spectrum. We are excited to have you on board! The national conversation around improved STEM education and STEM career readiness has been at the forefront of education and workforce development efforts over the last 10-15 years. While this emphasis has created numerous resources that are extremely useful, we believe that there is still a gap between what many young people are exposed to in science and math classrooms, and what it truly means to be a STEM professional. We feel that there needs to be more resources that help young people associate STEM learning and careers with their own organically developed personal career goals and missions. There are so many different ways to use STEM, and the only limitation to the kind of contribution a young person can make through the usage of STEM, is defined by their own awareness and imagination, or lack thereof. That’s where The STEM Brothers Podcast comes in! We believe that conversations involving STEM, and the people who use it and create with STEM tools, is a conversation that needs to be regular and ongoing. Our feeling is that the regular exposure to these kinds of conversations will shift the paradigm of the standard STEM conversation from one that focuses primarily on the linear progression from classroom to career; into dynamic conversations that highlight the who, where, and why behind the STEM based contributions that define the various aspects of our lives and the world around us. We can think of no better vehicle than the podcast medium to catalog these conversations and preserve them as resources for educators, parents, and students. Thank you for joining us on our ongoing journey. Visit our website: http://stembrotherspodcast.com/ Subscribe to the show on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=150450&refid=stpr Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stem-brothers-podcast/id1154590006 Please email questions and comments to: stembros@gmail.com Connect with us on Twitter: @stembrospod Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stembrotherspodcast/

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the STEM INSIDERS Podcast! The mission of this show is to highlight the important role Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics (STEM) related careers play in some of the world’s most important current events and public policy issues. Before we address our main topic for this episode, we share some words from President Barrack Obama that come from a panel discussion held at the 2016 White House Frontiers Conference. We felt this statement from the president was incredibly valuable in helping to reaffirm the importance STEM literacy to our society. For this first episode of The STEM INSIDERS Podcast we take a look at our nation’s infrastructure. Our bridges, roads, tunnels, our water and electrical systems are just some of the many areas that make up our country’s infrastructure. A reliable and modern infrastructure is vital to the nation’s economy, as well as to our health and safety. Given its importance to our way of life, our nation’s infrastructure is in need of wide scale modernization. To help us discuss this important issue we are joined by civil engineer Angelena Edwards; as well as educator, entrepreneur and engineer Dr. Nehemiah Mabry (@_STEMedia). Check out the following websites to learn more about the topics and guests from this episode: Here are links to the ASCE’s Infrastructure Report Card as well as some important insight into their analysis of our nation’s infrastructure: http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/ http://news.asce.org/asce-report-estimates-failure-to-act-on-infrastructure-costs-families-3400-a-year/ http://www.asce.org/infrastructure/ You can learn more about Dr. Nehemiah J Mabry and his company at: http://stemedia.org/ You can learn more about the Pre-College Engineering Education Act (H.R. 5679): https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hr5679/text You can learn more about NSBE here: https://www.nsbe.org/ Here are some other great videos about the importance of this #infrastructure issue: https://youtu.be/9BshxkR4iKo https://youtu.be/ufpHETh6KcA https://youtu.be/Wpzvaqypav8