14 episodes
The STEM Career Quest Podcast Naomi Meredith
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- Kids & Family
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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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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13. Exploring Birds, Critters and Nature with Coordinator of Community Outreach & Environment Education Jeremy Pearson
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest13
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Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
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12. Visualizing Science through Stories- Behind the Scenes with Childrens Book Author, Illustrator and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky.mp3
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest12
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791
CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey.
Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience?
Join our STEM Career Quest Club!
https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub
Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube
Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith
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11. Science Solutions for Environmental Health- Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist, Dr. Yasmine Daniels
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest11
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791
CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey.
Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience?
Join our STEM Career Quest Club!
https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub
Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube
Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
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10. From Numbers to Knowledge- Behind the Scenes with Edupreneur, CEO & Founder of Math N More, Dr. Christopher Roblesz
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest10
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791
CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey.
Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience?
Join our STEM Career Quest Club!
https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub
Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
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9. Experimentation & Technology Exploration for the Navy: Behind the Scenes with Science and Technology Liaison Jessica Scott
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest9
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791
CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey.
Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience?
Join our STEM Career Quest Club!
https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub
Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube
Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith
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8. Machines & Problem-Solving- Behind the Scenes with Sr. Mechanical Engineer Tiffani Teachey
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.
To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest8
Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791
CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey.
Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience?
Join our STEM Career Quest Club!
https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub
Inside you get access to:
a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip
You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers
Connect with the show!
Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/
Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast
Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube
Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
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Customer Reviews
Just the show I was looking for!
I am an elementary STEM teacher and I was looking for resources that showcased modern day people in STEM to show my students. Along came this podcast! I love how engaging the episodes are in the audio and so do my students. Also, the listening comprehension guides are super helpful to keep my kids even more engaged in the episode. Can’t wait for more episodes to come out!