STEM to Stern: A STEM Education Works Podcast

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Our hosts, Jake and Chauntée, are seasoned STEM educators and professionals dedicated to making STEM accessible and engaging for all. With diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for innovation, they bring unique perspectives and expertise to each episode.
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About the STEM To Stern Podcast

Welcome to "STEM to Stern," where curiosity meets critical thinking! In each 5-7 minute episode, we explore fascinating topics that tie into the world of STEM, offering fresh perspectives and stimulating discussions for K-12 students and educators alike. Our goal? To encourage healthy debate, creative exploration, and thoughtful consideration of diverse viewpoints — because learning isn’t just about knowing the right answer, but about understanding how to think.

Perfect for kicking off your class with brainteasers or bell ringers, "STEM to Stern" is designed to get students thinking and questioning the world around them. Join us as we explore everything from time travel to the science behind lightsabers, providing bite-sized insights that can spark deeper learning and conversation in your classroom.

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Meet the STEM to Stern Hosts

Join us on a journey through the ever-evolving landscape of STEM. Discover new technologies, meet inspiring innovators, and gain practical tips for integrating STEM into your classroom or career.

 
 

Chauntée Pitts

Professional Learning Specialist

chauntee@stemeducationworks.com

As a previous educator, Chauntée is passionate about providing teachers with the tools needed to inspire their students to greatness. She graduated with an elementary education degree from the University of Richmond and then used her degree to teach in inner-city Richmond, Virginia. Chauntée loves all things STEM and when she was offered an opportunity to be a STEM Specialist in Fort Worth, Texas, she did not hesitate to take the jump. While teaching STEM in Texas, she obtained her master’s degree in STEM Education from Tarleton University. As the Professional Learning Specialist for STEM Education Works, Chauntée is able to take her experience and passion and pass it on to others through the training she provides our customers. She is full of energy and it does not take long for people to see that she is an extravert. When Chauntée is not working, she is exploring new places, doing trivia, or hosting themed parties for her friends.  

Jake Roark

Curriculum and Outreach Specialist

jacobroark@stemeducationworks.com

Jake is an Curriculum and Outreach Specialist at STEM Education Works. After earning his B.A. in Physics and Astronomy from Purdue University in 2012, Jake earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Astrophysics in 2018 from Kent State University, where he studied the theatrical interior of neutron stars. We could fill an entire page with Dr. Roark’s qualifications and accomplishments, but he suggested against it. What drove him to STEM Education Works was his love for teaching and science outreach. When something needs tinkered with or put together, we bring it to Jake. Jake loves to write, sketch, and play the occasional video game.

Resources

Materials to compliment the STEM to Stern podcast.

STEM to Stern Reflection Template

Print this document for your students to reflect on and discuss each episode.



STEM to Stern Classroom Discussion Questions

Use these in your classroom to spark discussion and debate on the topics covered in the STEM to Stern episode of the week.



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