David L. Middleton, has always had a passion for Cars and Motorsports. As a child he became enamored with Porsche's and he never lost that passion. He declared to his parents from that young age that he wanted to one day work in the German Automotive industry.
But getting there wasn’t easy. After attending MIT and majoring in Physics, he moved to Germany and tried to secure a job in the Automotive industry. He didn’t know the language or the people, but he had a dream. There were many days when he wanted to quit. There were many days where he wondered if all the hard work was worth it. His dream and vision seemed so far away, but he learned to persevere and kept going even when it hurt. So with little money but big dreams, he was determined to make it work, #sendit, and ended up landing a job with BOSCH.
Today, David speaks fluent German and pushed beyond the day-to-day life of an ECU developer and was able to feed passion for motorsports becoming a Trackside Race Engineer at the Nürburgring. He and his family have returned stateside, and has started an organization called Middleton Innovative Education (aka MIE pronounced like pie) which is looking to revolutionize the way we teach and engage students in science, technology, engineering and math (aka STEM). The MIE program transform the eSports concept of gaming into a true STEM learning model!
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00:00:00 Introducing Middleton Innovative Education (MIE)
00:01:10 David Middleton's Journey and Inspiration
00:03:02 Challenges and Realizations in the Automotive Industry
00:04:03 David's Path to Becoming an Automotive Engineer
00:06:05 Experiences in Germany and the Nürburgring
00:16:36 First Cars and Early Automotive Experiences
00:20:21 Developing the MIE Program
00:20:28 Sim Racing and Educational Applications
00:27:25 Choosing the Right Simulation Platform
00:35:12 Simulators vs. Reality: Bridging the Gap
00:36:37 Adapting Education During COVID-19
00:38:05 Incorporating Hands-On Experience
00:38:47 Future Pathways: From High School to Formula SAE
00:41:47 Encouraging Female Participation in Motorsport
00:44:06 The Importance of Early Exposure
00:51:13 Sim Racing Tips and Techniques
01:02:14 Future Directions and Partnerships for MYE Racing
01:08:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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