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Rock and Roll Science: Behind the Scenes with Geologist, Vanessa Lintz [ep.16]

Rock and Roll Science: Behind the Scenes with Geologist, Vanessa Lintz [ep.16]

 

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Episode Summary

Hey, my Questees? Have you ever been outside on a walk and noticed all of the pretty rocks that are lying around in nature? You may have even noticed that every rock is of a different size, shape, and color. Some rocks are smooth and bumpy, while others are shiny. There are so many rocks in the world. Each rock can tell us so much about our Earth’s history. 

There are people in the world who study rocks for their job, and they are called geologists. In today’s episode, we get to hear from geologist, Vanessa Lintz. Vanessa shares so many fun facts about her STEM career, including what it’s like to be a geologist, some of the fun projects she has worked on, and so much more. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a geologist. 

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Vanessa Lintz:

Vanessa Lintz is a geologist who has spent most of her career exploring for oil and gas and drilling wells in Colorado. Her interest in geology started when she was growing up in a small mining town in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. One of her favorite things to do was search for the coolest rocks she could find in the forest behind her home and while her family was out exploring the mountains. A high school earth sciences class grew her excitement for the processes and earth features that geology studies and set her on the path toward becoming a geologist.

Vanessa has participated in a fossil dig in Montana where she helped find a fossilized palm tree, co-authored a publication on the CO2 sequestration potential of Colorado, and been part of an exploration team that reinvigorated the second oldest oil field in the United States (the Florence Field). During her time in the oil and gas industry she has focused primarily on the shale and mudstones that were deposited when the Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway covered Colorado over 66 million years ago. Not only has she found it fascinating to gather a variety of data sources together to solve the puzzle of where oil and gas can be found and developed more efficiently, she appreciates the opportunity to help provide reliable and portable energy sources and raw materials for many of the products that make our lives easier and safer. Vanessa is grateful for the opportunity to share a little bit about being a geologist (and her love for fossils) with you!

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

From Lab Coats to Experiments: Behind the Scenes with Middle School Science Teacher Kayla Norville [ep.15]

From Lab Coats to Experiments: Behind the Scenes with Middle School Science Teacher Kayla Norville [ep.15]

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Episode Summary

Since I was 5 years old, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Whenever me and my younger brothers and sisters would play school, I would be the teacher. After I became an adult, I decided to live out my childhood dream and become a teacher with STEM being my favorite subject to teach. 

Did you know that there are so many types of teachers in the world? In today’s episode, we get to hear from middle school science teacher Kayla Norville! Kayla takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a middle school science teacher, what led her to choose this STEM career, some of the fun projects she’s worked on with her students, and so much more. This episode is full of so many fun facts about her role as a middle school science teacher. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a middle school science teacher.

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Kayla Norville:

My name is Kayla, and I have a passion for all things middle school! I have a Ph.D. in STEM Education with a focus in science education. I do have teaching experience in science, as I mentioned before, but I also have some other experience that has help me to build a knowledge base to create rigorous, relevant, and engaging resources as well as the ability to help many teachers out with a variety of things.

I’ve had experience as a university supervisor for student teachers, been a cooperating teacher myself, and have researched and published literature on teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. In addition, I have served as a STEM Coordinator in a middle school.

Saying all of that…my heart totally lies in middle school students and helping middle school teachers teach these wonderful students. I’m currently a content creator, curriculum designer, and a mentor for middle school science teachers!

Connect with Kayla: 

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Equations for Excellence with Industrial & Systems Engineer and Owner of Math Tutor Tiff LLC, Tiffany Layton [ep.14]

Equations for Excellence with Industrial & Systems Engineer and Owner of Math Tutor Tiff LLC, Tiffany Layton [ep.14]

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Episode Summary

Have you ever helped your mom or dad cook dinner? Even if you haven't, you've most likely seen them use measuring cups and spoons to make sure they are adding the correct amount of each ingredient. Did you know that using measuring cups and spoons while cooking is actually doing math? There are people who help kids just like you learn how to use math both in school and in everyday life.

In today's episode, we get to hear from Tiffany Layton who is an Industrial and Systems Engineer turned owner of Math Tutor Tiff. Tiffany takes us behind the scenes of how she went from an industrial and systems engineer to starting a math tutor business. Tiffany also shows us how much fun math can be. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a math tutor.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Tiffany Layton:

Math Tutor Tiff’s love for math created a desire in her to help others. She would love for children not to be intimidated by math, instead appreciate, understand, and acknowledge math.

She is a Youngstown, Ohio native, who received her

B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University, and M.S. from Youngstown State. Her love for math started at an early age. She can remember hanging out with her dad in the garage, as he was fixing things he would teach her how to use fractions. When she went to the grocery store with her mom, she was responsible for calculating the cost and making sure they stayed within the budget.

Her love for math continues to grow as she helps her students build confidence in their math skills. Math Tutor Tiff knows the more you practice math the better you can be at math. So let’s get it!

Connect with Tiffany: 

See a Math Tutor in Action:

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Exploring Birds, Critters and Nature with Coordinator of Community Outreach & Environment Education Jeremy Pearson [ep.13]

Exploring Birds, Critters and Nature with Coordinator of Community Outreach & Environment Education Jeremy Pearson [ep.13]

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Episode Summary

Have you ever been bird watching or just watched the birds you see when you’re outside? I recently added two bird feeders at my house, and after a few days, birds started coming to eat at my bird feeders. Nature is so fascinating, and there is so much you can learn about the animals and plants where you live. There are even people who research and explore nature where they live and teach others about it through different types of activities and adventures, which is what we are going to learn about in today’s STEM career quest!

In today’s episode, we get to hear from Jeremy Pearson, who is a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education. Jeremy takes us behind the scenes of what he does as a coordinator of community outreach and environment education. He also shares about some of the exciting things he gets to do in his job, what led him to this STEM career, and so much more. This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about his role as a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

Meet Jeremy Pearson:

Jeremy Pearson is an Environmental Coordinator for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

With over 15 years of work in the environmental field Jeremy has done it all. From catching fish in Windsor, Ontario to flying into remote lakes in Thunder Bay, to sampling water and tracking wolves. Jeremy has had a passion for the environment ever since he was a child, catching fish and finding frogs with his family in Canada. Now, he has the pleasure of sharing his love of then environment with interested families and volunteers in Southern Ontario. From bird watching and Hoot n Howl events where Jeremy and his participants look for owls and coyotes to Learn to Fish events where people learn how to ethically and sustainably catch fish, Jeremy is always eager to share his passion for the environment.

When Jeremy isn't working he is camping, preparing for his next triathlon or cuddling up with his two kitties, Meep and Mr.Grr.

Connect with Jeremy: 

See a Coordinator of Community Outreach & Environment Education in Action:

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Visualizing Science through Stories: Behind the Scenes with Children’s Book Author, Illustrator and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky [ep.12]

Visualizing Science through Stories: Behind the Scenes with Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky [ep.12]

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Check out the full episode on Visualizing Science through Stories: Behind the Scenes with Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky  

 

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Episode Summary

Have you ever done a school project where you had to research a new topic? You may have had to learn a lot of new facts that you had to share with your class. Did you know that there are people who do this for their STEM careers? They take the research they find and use it to write and illustrate their findings to teach others about this topic. The STEM career we’re going to explore today is what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator.

In today’s episode, we hear from illustrator and speaker Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel is a New York Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator. She takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to write and illustrate books that teach kids a variety of science topics. She also shares what led her to pursue this STEM career and so much more. This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as an illustrator and speaker. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Rachel Ignotofsky:

Rachel Ignotofsky is a New York Times bestselling author, illustrator, and designer. Rachel and her work have been featured in many print and online media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, Science Friday, Brain Pickings, and more. She is the author of Women in Science, Women in Sports, Women in Art, The History of the Computer, and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth, What's Inside a Flower? and her newest book What's Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? She is a graduate of Tyler School of Art's graphic design program.

Connect with Rachel: 

See a Non-Fiction Author, Illustrator, and Speaker in Action:

The History of the Computer “Bedtime Story” from Rachel Ignotofsky on Vimeo.

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Science Solutions for Environmental Health: Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist, Dr. Yasmine Daniels [ep.11]

Science Solutions for Environmental Health: Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist Dr. Yasmine Daniels [ep.11]

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Check out the full episode on Science Solutions for Environmental Health: Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist Dr. Yasmine Daniels:  

 

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Episode Summary

Have you ever noticed all of the ways you are kept safe at school? There are fire alarms that let you know when there is a fire. You even practice how to safely exit the building in case there ever is a fire. The air vents at your school blow out warm air when it’s cold outside and cold air when it’s hot outside. Did you know that there are people who make sure that each of these safety practices is working correctly? This STEM career is called an industrial hygienist.

In today’s episode, we get to hear from Dr. Yasmine Daniels, who is a PhD chemist and certified industrial hygienist. She shares behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist, the exciting things she gets to do on her job, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be an industrial hygienist.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Follow along with the episode with the listening comprehension guide:

Grab it HERE in my TeachersPayTeachers Shop

Find it HERE inside the STEM Career Quest Club

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Dr. Yasmine Daniels:

Yasmine Daniels has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on Environmental Remediation and has conducted research aimed at developing fundamental tools to help design eco-friendly ways of removing toxic substances (like heavy metals) from the environment. With over 20 international and peer-reviewed journal publications, she is well-known within the science and social media community as the “Classy Chemist.” Dr. Daniels is also an Adjunct Chemistry Professor, an Occupational Safety and Health professional and STEAM advocate. She currently works full time as a Certified Industrial Hygienist in the US government, reviewing and assessing industrial & chemical hazards.

She is also a full time mom and wife, volleyball coach and mentor..

In 2021, she wrote a bestselling children’s book, Building My Self-eSTEAM in Science which helps to motivate youth to pursue STEAM. Her book has since appeared on Amazon Bestselling lists in three individual STEAM categories:

  1. Children’s Engineering Books
  2. Children’s Computer Hardware and Robotics Books
  3. Children’s Math Fiction.

In 2023, she wrote an award-winning children’s book, Black and Brown are Beautiful Crayons too!, which was featured on ABC7 News, on a segment which highlighted books that inspired and uplifted children during a time when literacy rates had plummeted.

Dr. Daniels has been highlighted as a Chemist who is, “breaking barriers” by the American Chemical Society Axial Journal and as a “Chemist Star” by the Chemical and Engineering News Magazine. She has a passion for ensuring that students are provided the tools that foster an equitable learning environment and she hopes to continue to inspire and support youth through her work.

Connect with Dr. Yasmine: 

See an Industrial  Hygienist in Action:

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Yasmine working in the lab.

 

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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From Numbers to Knowledge: Behind the Scenes with Edupreneur, CEO & Founder of Math N’ More, Dr. Christopher Roblész [ep.10]

From Numbers to Knowledge: Behind the Scenes with Edupreneur, CEO & Founder of Math N' More, Dr. Christopher Roblész [ep.10]

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Check out the full episode on From Numbers to Knowledge: Behind the Scenes with Edupreneur, CEO & Founder of Math N' More, Dr. Christopher Roblész  

 

Subscribe to the podcast HERE on your favorite podcasting platform.

Episode Summary

Did you know that we use math in everyday life and not just at school? I use math each time I go to the store to buy my cute little dog Frederick new fluffy toys when he rips apart his old ones. I have to check the price tag to see how much it costs and look at my budget to see how much money I can spend that’s within my budget. Math is literally all around us! In fact, there are people out there who do this for their job who help kids feel confident and excited about math and help them think through problems and how it is used in everyday life. Those people are called edupreneurs!

In today’s episode, we get to learn more about what it’s like to be an edupreneur from our special guest, Dr. Christopher Roblész. As an edupreneur, Roblész has taken his classroom teaching experience and turned it into a business. Roblész gives us an inside look at what it’s like to start a business as an educator, his favorite part about being an edupreneur, what led him to choose this STEM career, and so much more! This episode is such a fun one filled with so many exciting facts about being an edupreneur. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be an edupreneur.

 

Follow along with the episode with the listening comprehension guide:

Grab it HERE in my TeachersPayTeachers Shop

Find it HERE inside the STEM Career Quest Club

 

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

 

Meet Dr. Christopher Roblész:

Dr. Christopher Roblész, the Founder and CEO of Math N’ More, is an experienced Mathematics enthusiast. Commencing his career in NYC in 2009 as a math interventionist, he has contributed to Math communities across the East Coast.

Throughout his educational career, Dr. Roblesz has undertaken various roles, including Math Interventionist, Network Math Specialist, Special Education Director, and School Administrator. When Dr. Roblész worked at SEED Miami, he achieved groundbreaking results as the 9th-grade cohort witnessed an outstanding 111% increase in passing scores on the Algebra 1 EOC within a single school year.

Approximately 60% of scholars attained Satisfactory – Mastery, surpassing both Miami Dade County Public Schools and the State of Florida on the Algebra 1 EOC (End-of-Course) exam. Dr. Roblész possesses a profound passion for Mathematics, holding professional teacher certification in Mathematics and Special Education across various states. He recently completed his Doctorate in Education in Applied Learning Sciences, Application of Metacognition in a Secondary Mathematics Classroom.

Beyond his dedication to education, Dr. Roblész enjoys flying and traveling, with his preferred vacation spot being Grand Turks.

Connect with Roblész: 

See an Edupreneur in Action:

Pi Day:

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Pi Day Skyline (Image Courtesy of mathnmore.com)

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Experimentation & Technology Exploration for the Navy: Behind the Scenes with Science and Technology Liaison Jessica Scott [ep.9]

Experimentation & Technology Exploration for the Navy: Behind the Scenes with Science and Technology Liaison Jessica Scott [ep.9]

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Episode Summary

Hi, my Questies! We’re back for another STEM Career Quest, and I have a question for you: Have you ever had a teacher give you a school project, and all of the technology you had to use for the project was selected by your teacher? Well, there are people who do something very similar for their STEM careers! These people are called science and technology liaisons.

In today’s episode, we get to learn more about what it’s like to be a science and technology liaison in the military from Jessica Scott. As a science and technology liaison, Jessica focuses on mechanical and materials engineering. This experience allows her to collaborate with others on major projects. Jessica takes us behind the scenes of her role as a science and technology liaison, shares about exciting projects she’s worked on, what led her to choose this STEM career, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many fun and exciting facts about science and technology liaisons that I know you’re going to enjoy. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a science and technology liaison.

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Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

Meet Jessica Scott:

Hi, my name is Jessica Scott and I'm a mechanical and materials engineer working in the defense industry for over fifteen years. I have worked on projects ranging from traditional systems engineering to rapid prototyping of research-based work. I enjoy coming up with creative solutions to problems across groups while leveraging existing resources with my Navy lab. I believe that people are at the center of solving hard problems but the defense industry struggles with diversity, particularly when it comes to women in engineering. I envision a future where I get to work side by side with more women, and come up with creative solutions together for difficult problems that will improve technology.

I believe that there is a gap between STEM education and making the choice to explore a career in engineering and I aim to improve the statistics by closing this gap with fun and educational materials created by me. My first project is ‘Playful Engineering: A Coloring Book for Everyone’, which is available on Amazon, and my next project is an activity book to introduce different engineering disciplines to kids, especially girls, through crosswords, mazes, connect the dots, and other fun activities.

I have two children of my own and it is so much fun explaining engineering concepts and hearing their ideas. I plan to extend these conversations to other children and their families through the materials that I create.

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See a Science & Technology Liaison in Action:

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Entrance to the office for Jessica.

 

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An example of what experimentation can look like.

 

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Machines & Problem-Solving: Behind the Scenes with Sr. Mechanical Engineer Tiffani Teachey [ep.8]

Machines & Problem-Solving: Behind the Scenes with Sr. Mechanical Engineer Tiffani Teachey [ep.8]

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Episode Summary

Questies, we are back for another amazing STEM career adventure! Before we embark on this new adventure, I have a question for you: have you ever had your microwave or another appliance stop working suddenly? I’ve had that to me and it was so frustrating because I couldn’t get the microwave door to close. I decided to investigate to see if I could figure out how the microwave works. I decided to take it apart and fix it! 

Just like I investigated to see how the microwave works, there are STEM careers that involve analyzing machinery and understanding how things move to make entire machines work. Who does this kind of work? Mechanical engineers! In today’s episode, we are taken behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with Tiffani Teachey. This episode is filled with so many fun and exciting facts about Sr. Mechanical Engineers that I know you’re going to enjoy. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a Sr. Mechanical Engineer.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

Meet Tiffani Teachey:

Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children's book What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z, the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three transformative books on women's empowerment and entrepreneurship. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia

and also host of the Engineering Management Institute (EMI) Women in Engineering Podcast. She is the founder of STEM Crew Magazine. Tiffani is the owner of Thrive Edge Publishing and the owner and publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She helps underrepresented industry and business leaders publish children's books about their field to inspire children to choose the same path.

Tiffani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is very interested in getting young people interested in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor.

Connect with Tiffani: 

See a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in Action:

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More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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Jet Setting Engineer: Behind the Scenes as an Airline Pilot in Training with Miruna Camelia Iordan [ep.7]

Jet Setting Engineer: Behind the Scenes as an Airline Pilot in Training with Miruna Camelia Iordan [ep.7]

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Episode Summary

Welcome to another adventure on the STEM Career Quest Podcast, my Questies! I want to know: have you ever been on an airplane? It’s such a fun and exciting way to travel across the world! Did you know that the people who fly airplanes have to do lots of training and practice before they can start flying airplanes? 

Today, we are learning all about what it takes to become an airline pilot in training from our special guest Miruna Camelia Iordan. Miruna takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to be an airline pilot in training, what led her to choose this amazing STEM career, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many fun and exciting facts about airline pilots that I know you’re going to enjoy. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be an airline pilot in training.

Related Episodes/Blog Posts:

Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? 

Click HERE to join our STEM Career Quest Club!

Inside, you get access to 

  • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners
  • comprehension guides for each episode
  • teaching slides for each episode, where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments
  • related STEM activities you can complete with simple materials
  • one monthly virtual STEM field trip

And more!

 

Meet Miruna Camelia Iordan:

Miruna is a flygirl and aerospace engineer. She lives and breathes aviation! She is currently a student pilot at the Technical University of Vilnius. She is also working part-time as an AMP (aircraft maintenance program) engineer at Avion Express (a commercial airline), where she keeps records of the company's aircraft technical maintenance. She is passionate about aviation and willing to use her knowledge and skills to purposefully contribute to this sector, be it as an engineer or as a pilot.

Connect with Miruna: 

See an Airline Pilot in Training in Action:

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airline pilot in training

 

More About your host, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is an online K-5 STEM Coach in Colorado supporting elementary teachers world-wide navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there. With over a decade of experience teaching, 5 years teaching elementary STEM, along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM Certificate, Naomi helps teachers world-wide to navigate best practices, strategies and tools out there. 

She offers a variety of tools to help teachers feel successful teaching STEM to their elementary students through lesson plans, online courses, coaching and speaking events.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM, innovation and hands-on learning in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!

Connect with the Host, Naomi Meredith:

More About The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t.

Both are ok!

Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too!

We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions.

Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.