Shows
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 519-Sean Flowers, Kiera Drew, Ready Force Cyber, North Carolina State, Patriots Technology Training Center, Space Camp, Pediatrics.This is the 519th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Sean Flowers, recorded on February 3rd, and Kiera Drew, recorded on February 21st. Sean discusses his organization, Ready Force Cyber, which creates tailor-made training program. Kiera discusses her program at North Carolina and her interest in pediatrics.
2025-02-2624 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 517-Mike Peace, M.A.P. Technologies, Baltimore, Gaming, Coding, Robotics, Summer CampThis is the 517th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Mike Peace of M.A.P. Technologies, recorded on February 3rd. Mike discusses what is happening in downtown Baltimore at M.A.P. Technologies, including coding, gaming, homework assistance,and Summer and Spring camps.
2025-02-0522 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 516-Natalie Ciampa, Aisha Abdulkarimu, Engineering, Costumes, Telescopes, Weather Satellites, BiologyThis is the 516th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Natalie Ciampa recorded on January 24th, and Aisha Abdulkarimu on January 20th. Natalie discusses her career path and love of costumes. Aisha discusses her studies at the University of Maryland and her internship in Latvia.
2025-01-2922 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 515-Allison Earlbeck, Welding, DogsThis is the 515th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Allison Earlbeck recorded on January 22nd. Allison discusses leading Earlbeck Gas and Technologies, her path to that position in the welding industry, and her love for dogs. The full article recognizing the podcasts as ninth ninth-best Maryland podcast can be found here. https://podcast.feedspot.com/maryland_podcasts/
2025-01-2223 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 514-Julie Hoover, NASA, California wildfires, satellites, and GIS.This is the 514th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Julie Hoover of NASA recorded on January 14th. Julie talks about her career at NASA including her work on the Low Earth Orbit program that among other things is tracking the California wildfires.
2025-01-1520 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 513 Colonel Sharon Rosser, Health Care, Fort Detrick, Motorcycle, MASH Kelly Ji Science in Society, Science Olympiad, Piano.This is episode 513 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Colonel Sharon Rosser recorded on December 26th and Kelly Ji recorded December 22. Colonel Rosser discussed his experience as a Physician Assistant and other Health Care roles in the US Army and her experience in our Middle School STEM Professional Match event and her love of motorcycles. She compares some of her overseas assignments to the TV show MASH. Kelly discussed the...
2025-01-0826 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 512-Krystal Rolon, Glenelg Country School, Physics, Astronomy, Howard Astronomical League, Teni Taiwo, Carroll County, Computer Science,RoboticsThis is the 512th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Krystal Rolon of the Glenelg County School, recorded on December 17th, and Teni Taiwo, recorded on December 22nd. Krystal discusses her work at the Glenelg County School, working with the Howard Astronomical League. Teni discusses her internship, computer science, and participation in the Maryland STEM Festival.
2024-12-2518 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 511-Dr William Butler, Capitol Technology University, US Marie Corp Arjun Bajaj, Hero Biars , Glenelg County School, RoboticsThis is the 511th Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast episode. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Capitol Technology University’s Dr. William Butler, recorded on December 16th, and Arjun Bajaj and Hero Biars from the Glenelg County School, recorded on November 26th. Dr. Butler discusses his role at Capitol Technology and his time in the Marine Corp. Arjun Bajaj and Hero Biars discuss being on the Glenelg County School Robotics team. Capitol Technology Univerisity is one of our Silver Sponsors. We greatly ap...
2024-12-1827 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 510 -Chenira Smith, Sara Sarfraz, IMET, Open House, Zookeeper, Coding, Posters, Biology, Medical School.This is episode 510 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews Chenira Smith from the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology recorded on April 29th and Sara Sarfraz recorded on April 25th. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode
2024-12-1126 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 509-Amanda Moore, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cybersecurity, Alphabots Robotic team, Howard CountyThis is the 509th episode of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Amanda Moore, recorded on January 3rd, and the Alphabots Robotics team, recorded on December 26th. The Alphabots interviewed were Kyle Chen, Hangyu Dong, Eric Han, Iris Li, Addison Liu, Alice Song, Larry Tong, and Leyna Zhou. Amanda discussed her role at Booz Allen Hamilton and her work in the cybersecurity field. The Alpabots discussed their favorite subjects, their roles on the robotic team, and...
2024-12-0433 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 508-Zairye Wade, Data Science, Department of Defense, coding, Niranjana Attoor, Urbana STEM, battery recyclingThis is the 508th Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast episode. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This episode features Data Scientist Zaire Wade, recorded on September 30th, and Niranjana Attoor, recorded on October 15th. Zaiyre discusses his career as a Data Scientist and his interest in teaching coding to students. Niranjana discussed being part of the Urbana STEM Program, which includes recycling batteries and teaching coding to elementary and middle school students. Please consider supporting the Maryland STEM Festival by contributing to our GoFundMe campaign...
2024-11-2727 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 507-Don Thomas, Astronaut, Space Shuttle, Physics, STEM OutreachThis is the 507th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast is where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. This special episode features former NASA astronaut Don Thomas in honor of the conclusion of the 10th Maryland STEM Festival. Don participated in our closing ceremony on November 17th. This interview was recorded on November 18t. Don discusses his path to and career as an astronaut and his work in STEM outreach.
2024-11-2031 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 506 Science Performer Eric Energy and students from the Maryland International SchoolThis a rebroadcast of an earlier inerviews with Science Performer Eric Energy (https://www.ericenergy.com/ ) recorded on March 30, 2023 and students from Maryland International School (https://marylandinternationalschool.org/ ) recorded on March 24, 2023
2024-11-1431 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 505-Kim Paradise, Aditi Channashetti, Mindgrub, Cybersecurity, roller skating, robotics, JHU Applied Physics LabThis is the 505th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. In this podcast, we interview Kim Paradise, recorded on November 5th, and Aditi Channashetti, recorded on March 11th. Kim discusses her work at Mindgrub, their STEM Festival event on November 4th, Cybersecurity, and competitive roller skating. Aditi discusses her interest in computer science, her efforts on the Spider Bits robotics team and her internship at JHU APL.
2024-11-0627 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 504-Thy Nguyen, Liam MIxter, MICA, Mascot, Turtle, Art, engineering, percussion, and cross-country running.This is the 504th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing fun and exciting things in STEM in our area. In this podcast, we interview artist Thy Nguyen, recorded on October 24th, and Liam Mixter, recorded on October 26th. Thy discusses her process for developing the Festival’s new mascot, what type of art she likes to create, and her ideal art job. Liam discusses the STEM program at his school, being a Maryland STEM festival ambassador, running cross-country, and his interest in engineering.
2024-10-3026 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 502-Dr. Thomas Jones, Astronaut, Space Shuttle, Planetary Science, NASAThis is our 502nd episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. We are getting ready for the opening of the 10th Maryland Friday at JHU APL. We have a special interview with Dr. Thomas Jones, a former Space Shuttle astronaut, to celebrate the beginning of the Festival. Thursday evening, he will discuss his new book, Space Shuttle Stories, at the Elkridge Library. The event is full, but you can hear him discuss his career. The interview was recorded on October 14th.
2024-10-1629 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 501-Marco Ciavolino, Susan Ciavolino, First Lego League, Public Speaking, Techbrick, and Robotics.This is our 501th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This is the second of a two-part show dedicated to our good friend Marco Ciavolino, who we lost too soon last year. This episode features interviews with his wife, Susan, and an interview with Marco, which was recorded in 2018.
2024-10-0924 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 500-Marco Ciavolino, Jonathan Shulgach, Gina Fugate, First Lego League, Computers, and Robotics.This is our 500th episode of Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This is the first of a two-part show dedicated to our good friend Marco Ciavolino, who we lost too soon last year. This episode features interviews with Jonathan Shulgach, a former member of his robotics team and now a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon, and Gina Fugate, his colleague who works at the Maryland School for the Blind.
2024-10-0224 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 499-Ann Miller, Chelsea Onuekwusi, STEM Education, Chemistry. Soccer, Social Media.This is episode 499 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Ann Miller recorded on September 23rd and a rebroadcast of an interview with Chelsea Onuekwusi in honor of her re-election to the Maryland STEM Festival Board. Ann discusses her new organization, Science is Elemental, her passion for STEM education, playing the violin, and baking. Chelsea discusses her work as an intern at JHU’s Applied Physics lab and her work with social media.
2024-09-2521 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 498-Dr Tiara Cornelius, Victoria Castell, UMES Hawks, STEM Stars, Medical School, Gaming STEMThis is episode 498 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Dr Tiara Cornelius and Victoria Castell from the University of Maryland on the Eastern Shore recorded on September 12th. Dr. Cornelius discusses her roles at UMES, the STEM Stars, her attendance at UMES where her mother worked, and her growing up on the Eastern Shore. Victoria further discusses the STEM Stars, her interest in becoming a physician, and her many extracurricular activities.
2024-09-1829 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 497-John Watkins Allison Computer Island, STEM Academy , programming, debate team, and painting catsThis is episode 497 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with John Watkins, recorded on Sept 11th, and Allison Andreyev, recorded on September 3rd. John discusses his business, Computer Island, and his work in promoting STEM in Queen Anne’s County. Allison discusses her interest in programming, being on her school’s debate team, and painting cats.
2024-09-1129 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 496--Rob O’Malley, Aahana Nigam, Harvard, Primates, Boy Scouts, Science Communication, Chemistry, Recycling, IndiaThis is episode 496 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Rob O’Malley, recorded on August 23rd, and Aahana Nigam, recorded on September 3rd. Rob discusses is work with primates as a Science Communicator and his experiences with the Boy Scouts. Aahana discussed her interest in chemistry and STEM, her volunteer work at the local hospital, and her work with the battery recycling program.
2024-09-0427 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 495--Diya Wynn, Veronica Wang, AWS, Responsible AI, Boeing, Quantum PhysicsThis is episode 495 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with AWS’s Diya Wynn, recorded on August 23rd, and Veronica Wang, recorded on August 16th. Diya discusses what Responsible AI is and her lifelong interest in It and Computers. Veronica discusses her participation in the Boeing HS Business Competition and interest in quantum physics.
2024-08-2826 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 494--Kate Barnes, Perdue, Maryland Eastern Shore, Ian Hillard, Game DevelopmentThis is episode 494 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Kate Barnes and Ian Hillard both recorded on August 6th. Kate discusses her work bringing in new and exciting people to Perdue, particularly those with a STEM focus, and why she wanted to join the Maryland STEM Festival Board of Directors. Ian discusses his interest n Math, Computer Science, and Game Development.
2024-08-0718 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 493--Joshua Simmons Arun Vaidyanathan, Cogito, Boeing, Communications, Urban Air Mobility. Aerospace EngineeringThis is episode 493 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Joshua Simmons, recorded on June 28th, and Arun Vaidyanathan, recorded on July 30th. Joshua discusses starting and running his company, Cogito and serving in the Navy. Arun discusses his interest in Aerospace Engineering and participating in the Boeing High School Business Case Competition.
2024-08-0126 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 492 -Admiral Dean Peters, Zenia Haroon, Veronica Wang.U.S. Navy, Aviation, Boeing, High School Competition. Urban Air MobilityThis is episode 492 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Retired Admiral Dean Peters recorded on July 15th, and Veronica Wang and Zenia Haroon, recorded on July 23rd. Admiral Peters discusses his nearly 37 years in the US Navy and his current work on a revolutionary airplane. Veronica and Zenia discuss winning the Boeing High School Business Case Competition
2024-07-2425 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 491 -Brad Hennessie, Michael James Daza, Luisa Orellana-Castillo , NextStep Robotics, Capitol City Robotics, Physical Therapy,This is episode 491 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Brad Hennessie from Nexstep Robotics, recorded on July 2nd, and Michael James Daza and Luisa Orellana-Castillo, recorded on July 9th. Brad discusses his work using robotics as a physical therapy tool. Michael and Luisa discuss being part of the Capitol City Robotics.
2024-07-1127 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 490 -Dr. Julie McEnery, Subhan Chaudhry, NASA, Nancy Roman Grace Telescope, Dark Energy, Mechanical Engineer,This is episode 490 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. On this podcast, you meet adults and students doing exciting and fun STEM activities in our area. This episode features interviews with Dr. Julie McEnery from NASA, recorded on June 28th, and Subhan Chaudhry, recorded on June 30th. Dr McEnery discusses her work on the Nancy Grace Roman and Gamma-Ray Telescopes and Dark Energy. Subhan discusses his many STEM interests and his goal of becoming a mechanical engineer.
2024-07-0329 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 489 -Laura Elkins, Designation Imagination, Zenia Haroon, APL. Society for Science, flute, BoeingThis is episode 489 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Laura Elkins from Destination Imagination recorded on June 21st, and Zenia Haroon recorded on June 25th. Laura discusses Destination Imagination and its contests. Zenia discusses her internship at JHU APL, playing the flute, and her interest in promoting STEM including the Festival
2024-06-2629 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 488 -Praveen Patel, Technology, Networks American Institue of Architects, Da Vince Bridge Building, Boy Scouts, Engineering, campingThis is episode 488 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Praveen Patel from the American Institute of Architects, recorded on June 14th, and members of the winning team from last year’s DaVinci Bridge Building Contest recorded on June 2nd. Praveen discusses his work at AIA, his interest in technology robotics and why he volunteered to be on the Festival Board. Ryan Xu, Brian Debernardo, and RJ Sealock discuss their participation in the 2023 Da Vinci Bridge Building co...
2024-06-1929 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 487 Amber Ivey, Zoe Schlossnagle, Ai, Data, Military, Physics, Women in STEM.This his is episode 487 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This is a rebroadcast of an earlier episodeThis episode features Amber Ivey recorded on October 23rd and Zoe Schlossnagle recorded on October 24th. Amber discusses her new company, AuraSense, which is trying to bring accuracy to brain health and her path from Military Brat to successful Data professional. Zoe discusses her interest in Physics and her efforts to encourage women in STEM.
2024-06-1233 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 486 -TJ Greenier, Arya Zafar, AFCEA Central Md, Programming, Skiing, Robotics, healthcare.This is episode 486 of the Fun with the Maryland STEMFestival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doinginteresting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features TJ Greenier from AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter and Ayra Zafar. TJ discusses starting his business, Clarity Business Solutions, Inc., volunteering with the Central Md Chapter of AFCEA, and software development. Arya discusses volunteering as an Md STEM Festival Ambassador and her interest in a health care career.
2024-06-0528 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 485 Brandie Sutherlin, Baltimore Bolts, Biotech RoboticsThis is episode 485 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in the Maryland area. This episode features interviews with Brandie Sutherlin from Texcell, recorded on May 21st, and members of the Baltimore Bolts robotics team. Brandie discusses her career at Texcell and her interest in STEM. Arman and Armin Kachoei discuss being members of the Baltimore Bolts robotics team.
2024-05-2928 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 484 -Kali Holder, Elizabeth Yoo, National Zoo, Veterinarian, Conservaion, Violin, Science OlympiadThis is episode 484 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in the Maryland area. This episode features interviews with Kali Holder from the National Zoo, recorded on May 21st, and Elizabeth Yoo, recorded on May 14th. Kali discusses performing autopsies on animals at the National Zoo, her path to her current position, and working in the Conservation field without being a veterinarian. Elizabeth discusses her interest in becoming a STEM Festival Ambassador, her upcoming internship, participating in the Science Olympiad, and playing the...
2024-05-2239 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 483 Lt Governor Aruna Miller, STEM, Civil Engineering, The Matrix Noelle Horne, Florida A &M, Engineering, NSBE, Gray’s AnatomyThis is episode 483 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This Special episode features our Lt Governor Aruna Miller recorded on September 28th and Noelle Horne recorded on October 10th. LG Miller discusses her career as an Engineer, her decision to enter politics, her key issues, why she feels it is important to encourage students to pursue a STEM path and the Power of Yes. Noelle discusses her interest in STEM and her efforts in the Maryland National Society of Black Engineers...
2024-05-1533 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 482-Mark Edelen Megan Yeager, Oceaneering , Additive Manufacturing, National STEM Festival, Robotics, Physics.This is episode 482 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Mark Edelen recorded on April 15th and Megan Yeagerz recorded on April 25th. Mark discusses his career as a Mechanical Engineer and teaching at Howard Community College. Megan discusses her National STEM Festival project, her robotics team, and figure skating. Thank you for listening to the Fun with
2024-05-0822 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 481 -Chenira Smith, Sara Sarfraz, IMET, Open House, Zookeeper, Coding, Posters, Biology, Medical School.This is episode 481 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews Chenira Smih from the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology recorded on April 29th and Sara Sarfraz recorded on April 25th. Chenira discusses IMET’s Open House this Saturday from 1-4 and her educational and career path in the wildlife field. Sara discusses her interest in biology, coding as well as her internships
2024-05-0127 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 480 -Commander Dean Legidakes, Agneya Tharun, Aviation, Hurricane Hunting, Cybersecurity, National STEM Festival Solar PowerThis is episode 480 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Commander Dean Legidakes recorded on March 13h and Agneya Tharun recorded on April 16th. Commander Legidakes discusses his aviation career including flying into hurricanes. Agneya discusses his National STEM Festivavl experience and his interest in cybersecurity and STEM.
2024-04-2424 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 479-Conrad Laskowski, Elizabeth Onafuwa Roo3lab, mechanical engineering, medical devices, drones, National STEM Challenge, Eating Disorders, ProgrammingThis is episode 479 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Conrad Laskowski recorded on March 13h and April 6h and Elizabeth Onafuwa recorded on April 16th. Conrad discusses his path to and career as a Mechanical Engineer at Root3lab. Elizabeth discusses her Ap that addresses eating disorders, her experience at the National STEM Festival and her works as a Maryland STEM Festival Ambassador. You can find out information about this week’s Rockville Science Day at ht...
2024-04-1732 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 478-Solar Eclipse Special Episode featuring Victor Sanchez, Christine Hirst Bernhardt, Erin Gambrill and Katie GenslerThis is episode 478 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast This is a special podcast commemorating the Solar Eclipse of 2024. We have an interview with Victor Sanchez discussing his interest in Astronomy as well as his experience with Monday’s Eclipse. Christine Hirst Bernhardt, Erin Gambrill and Katie Gensler describe their Eclipses from Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania. These interviews were recorded on April 9 and 10th.
2024-04-1032 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 477 Christine Hirst Bernhardt, Albert Einstein Fellow, Astronomy, Solar Eclipse, Dune, Seinfeld, teaching, Johnny Li, Biomedicine, Squash, ClarinetThis is episode 477 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. We are preparing for the Solar Eclipse with interviews with Christine Hirst Bernhardt and Johnny Li, recorded on April 2nd Christine discusses her passion for teaching Astronomy, the upcoming Solar Eclipse, her experience as an Albert Einstein Fellow and having the cast of Seinfeld at her High School graduation. Johnny discusses starting the Biomedicine club at his school, playing squash and the clarinet.
2024-04-0333 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 476 Melissa Thompson, Albert Einstein Fellowship, US Navy, Teaching, Allyson Kido, Marine Biology, Ecology, IMET, softball.This is episode 476 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. We conclude our celebration of Women’s History Month with interviews with Melissa Thompson recorded on March 26 and Allyson Kido, recorded on April10, 2023. Melissa discusses her experience as an Albert Einstein Fellow for the US Navy, her interest and path as a STEM teacher. Allyson discusses her research in marine biology.
2024-03-2734 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 475 Olayinka Odeniran, Midshipman Abigail Ward, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, US Naval Academy, Computer Science, Rhodes Scholar.This is episode 475 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. We continue our celebration of Women’s History Month with interviews with Olayinka Odeniran recorded on March 12 and Midshipman Abigail Ward, recorded on March 15th. Olayinka discusses how block chain works and how she got into the field. Abigail discusses her time at the US Naval Academy and her interest in STEM.
2024-03-2033 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 474 Christina Krueger, Root3Labs, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Devices, Aditi Channashetti, Computer Science, JHU APL, NASA, RoboticsThis is episode 474 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This week we celebrate Women History Month with interviews with Christina Krueger on March 11 and Aditi Channashetti, recorded on March 12th. Christina discusses path to and career as a mechanical engineer at Root3Labs, her work in Ghana during her time with Engineers without Borders, mentoring the Baltimore Bolts robotics team and running marathons. Aditi discusses her interest in computer science, her efforts on the Spider Bits robotics team and her internship...
2024-03-1329 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 473 Jasmine Suarez, Helen Quill, Cybersecurity, 4H, Agriculture, DanceThis is episode 473 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This week we celebrate Women History Month with interviews with Jasmine Suarez recorded on March 5 and Helen Quill recorded on March 4th. Jasmine discusses her passion for Cybersecurity, her path to her current position and her experience as Sr. Legislative Fellow (Majority), Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Helen discussed 4H, her love of Agriculture and her involvement with dance
2024-03-0634 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 472 Nick and Falon Clark, MakerSpace Drones, Robotics, Programming and Star WarsThis is episode 472 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Nick and Falon Clark, a father and son team from Howard County recorded on February 15th. Nick discusses his work with drones, PaxSpace Maker Space, programming and Star Wars. Falon discusses his work with the Athlon Robotics team, his interest in programming and being a homeschool student. For more information on this Sunday’s Girl Power event at APL go https://secwww.jhuapl.edu/stem/stem-in-the-community/girl-power/
2024-02-2826 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 471 Sabrina Thompson, NASA, Engineering, Art, Noelle Horne, NSBE.This is episode 471 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode celebrates Black History Month featuring NASA’s Sabrina Thompson recorded on April 21st and Noelle Horn recorded on September 10, 2023. Sabrina discusses her career at NASA, her path to NASA, the Girls in Space Club and her interest in Art. Information on her 2/25 event can be found at https://stemulatingart.com/ Noelle discusses her interest in STEM and her efforts in the Maryland National Society of Black Engineers Don’t forget to j...
2024-02-2128 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 470 Kim Tucker, Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, Manatees, Jurassic Park Stevenson University, Lauren Park, Mathematics, Viola, Baltimore Youth Symphony Orchestra.This is episode 470 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Kim Tucker of the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy recorded on February 13th and Lauren Park of Marriotts Ridge High School recorded on February 12th. Kim discusses her work with the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy, Stevenson University, her interest in Manatees and how the movie Jurassic Park inspired her career paths. Find out more about the Gunpowder Valley Conservancy at https://www.gunpowdervalleyconservancy.org/ Lauren discusses her interest in Mathematics and...
2024-02-1423 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 469, Aisha Lawrey, Grace Antonishek, AAAS Women in STEM, Environmental Studies, GIS.This is episode 469 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Aisha Lawrey recorded on February 6th and Grace Antonishek on January 7th. Aisha shares her STEM journey which includes being honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and being inspired to become an Electrical Engineer by a traffic light. Grace discusses her studies and work in environmental studies and fostering cats
2024-02-0734 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 468, Major Nathan Rolfe, Cadet Graceful Action, Civil Air Patrol, US Space Force, Cybersecurity, saving ducks.This is episode 468 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Major Nathan Rolfe recorded on January 9th and Cadet Graceful Action on January 19th. Major Rolfe discusses the functions of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)and his career in and after the Military. Cadet Action discusses her experience with CAP and her efforts saving and raising ducks
2024-01-3127 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 467, Dr. Angela Stoltz, Roseline Onwukwe, University of Maryland College Park, Kid Wind Competition, Health CareThis is episode 467 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Dr. Angela Stoltz recorded on January 17th and Roseline Onwukwe recorded on January 23. They are professor and student, respectively, from the University of Maryland who are both working on the Kid Wind Competition. Dr Stoltz discusses her role at the University of Maryland. Roseline discusses her interest in health care. Both women discuss the Kid Wind Competition at the University of Maryland College Park on February 24th. For more...
2024-01-2422 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 465, Amanda Moore, Booz Allen Hamilton, Cybersecurity Nara Obas Marriott Ridge, Programming, ITThis is episode 465 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Amanda Moore recorded on January 3rd and Nara Obas recorded on January 9th. Amanda discussed her role at Booz Allen Hamilton and working in the Cybersecurity field. Nara discusses her interest in STEM, helping people and her internship at JHU APL.
2024-01-1023 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 464, Maria Mayda Biotech, ThermoFisher, Bolivia, Adira Colton, University of Maryland, NSF, Robotics, Additive ManufacturingThis is episode 464 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Maria Mayda recorded on January 2nd and Adira Colton recorded April 25, 2023.
2024-01-0325 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 463, Colonel Sharon Rosser, Health Care, Fort Detrick, Motorcycle, MASH Kelly Ji Science in Society, Science Olympiad, Piano.This is episode 463 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Colonel Sharon Rosser recorded on December 26th and Kelly Ji recorded December 22. Colonel Rosser discussed his experience as a Physician Assistant and other Health Care roles in the US Army and her experience in our Middle School STEM Professional Match event and her love of motorcycles. She compares some of her overseas assignments to the TV show MASH. Kelly discussed the Science in Society Conference in January, her school’s...
2023-12-2727 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 462 Wayne Pavalko, Joel Abu, JHU APL, US Navy, Maker, Bahrain, Robotics, Math and Physics, STEM.This is episode 462 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Wayne Pavalko and Joel Abu on both recorded December 18, 2023 Wayne discussed his experience in our Middle School STEM Professional Match event, his Maker Buoy, living in Bahrain and his career at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab. Joel Abu discussed the Frederick High School Robotics team, the Cadets, and his interest in math and physics.
2023-12-2028 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 461 Jessie Jamieson, Megan Thomas, Tenable, Math, Cybersecurity, Cockeysville Middle School, STEM.This is episode 461 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Jesse Jamison recorded on December 11, 2023 and students from Cockeysville Middle School recorded on December 12, 2023 Jesse discussed her experience in our Middle School STEM Professional Match event and working as a mathematician in Cybersecurity. Jayden Yancey, Ana Alas Rivera, Olive Mendez, Jose Amado, Maddie Feldheim, Rania Athar, students at Cockeysville Middle School and their teacher, Megan Thomas, discuss their experience in our MS STEM Professional match event and how it...
2023-12-1329 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 460 Bradley Burton, Construction Inspection, Engineer, Ayra Zafar, Parade, STEM.This is episode 460 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Bradley Burton recorded on December 5, 2023 and Ayra Zafar recorded on November 27, 2023 Bradley discussed participating in our Middle School STEM Professional match program and being a construction inspector. Ayra discusses walking in our parade and her work with Urbana STEM.
2023-12-0621 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 459, Cami Sotela, Anike Akinfolarin Blue Collar STEM Conference, Social Scientist , Fire Performing, STEM Sisters and Biology.This is episode 459 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Cami Sotela and Anike Akinfolarin both recorded on November 27, 2023 Cami discussed the Blue-Collar STEM Conference taking place at CCBC this Saturday, what is social scientists and performing with fire. Anike discusses her program, STEM Sisters, and her interest and work in biology.
2023-11-2928 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 458, Dr Katrina Adkins, Chelsea Casarrubias eSports, United States Academic Esports League, Post University, Morgan State UniversityThis is episode 458 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Dr. Katrina Adkins recorded on November 17, 2023 and Chelsea Casarrubias recorded on November 21, 2023. Dr Adkins discusses working in the eSports field and how her interest in technology began as student. Chelsea discusses being a eSports Coach at Morgan State University and her interest in doing community service
2023-11-2229 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 457, Amit Kumar, National Cancer Instutute, STEM, Robots, Recycling, Parade, Alexander Morgan, eSports, Machine Learning, ProgramThis is episode 457of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Amit Kumar recorded on November 14, 2023 and Alexander Morgan recorded on November 13, 2023. Amit discusses working as Scientist at the National Cancer Institute, his efforts to encourage students to following a STEM path and growing up in India. Alex discusses being a eSports Coach at Howard Community College and his interest in programming, particularly Machine Learning.
2023-11-1531 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 456, Dexter Carr, Game4Good, Tony Powell, Agrownomics, Tronster Hartley, Firaxis, eSports, Videogames, STEMThis is episode 456 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. This special episode features three classic interviews. The first interview is with Dexter Carr of Game4Good who is running our eSports and STEM Festival this weekend recorded in February 2022. The second interview is with Tony Powell of Philosophy who developed our video game, Agrownomics recorded in June 2018. The final interview is with Tronster Hartley from Firaxis who will be a panelist at the eSports and STEM Festival recorded in January 2022. Dexter discusses his efforts to make a positive social impact through video games and eSports. Tony Powell...
2023-11-0827 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 455 Jason Charlton, Bernard Jin, Mindgrub, Coding, Programming, Droids, R2D2, Robotics.This is episode 455 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Jason Charlton recorded on October 24th and Bernard Jin recorded on October 31st. Jason discusses working on Utility Aps at Mindgrub and creating R2D2 in his spare time as well as the second robot he is working on. He refers to R2D@ as a happiness machine. Bernard talks about his robotics and his robotics team that will participate in this Saturday’s Festival Parade.
2023-11-0127 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 454 Amber Ivey, Zoe Schlossnagle, Ai, Data, Military, Physics, Women in STEM.This is episode 454 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Amber Ivey recorded on October 23rd and Zoe Schlossnagle recorded on October 24th. Amber discusses her new company, AuraSense, which is trying to bring accuracy to brain health and her path from Military Brat to successful Data professional. Zoe discusses her interest in Physics and her efforts to encourage women in STEM.
2023-10-2533 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 453 Jessica Morgenstern, AFCEA, Business Development, Programming, Scholarship, Arjun Sundar, Astronomy, Telescopes, Harry PotterThis is episode 453 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Jessica Morgenstern recorded on August 8th and Arjun Meenashi Sundar recorded on October 16th. Jessica discusses her career in programming and business development and her role with Central Maryland AFCEA Chapter and their distribution of $100,000 of STEM scholarships. Arjun discusses his fascination with and career plans in Astronomy.
2023-10-1827 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 452 Lt Governor Aruna Miller, STEM, Civil Engineering, The Matrix Noelle Horne, Florida A &M, Engineering, NSBE, Gray’s AnatomyThis is episode 452 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This Special episode features our Lt Governor Aruna Miller recorded on September 28th and Noelle Horne recorded on October 10th. LG Miller discusses her career as an Engineer, her decision to enter politics, her key issues, why she feels it is important to encourage students to pursue a STEM path and the Power of Yes. Noelle discusses her interest in STEM and her efforts in the Maryland National Society of Black Engineers...
2023-10-1133 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 451 Richard Butler Leadership, STEM Science, Anne Evans, MICA, Video Game DevelopmentThis is episode 451 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Richard Bulter of the Next Generation Leadership Academy recorded on October 3rd and Anne Evans of MICA recorded on September 29th, Richard discusses his diverse career in Science and his efforts to bring more students into the STEM workforce. Anne discusses her interest in Art, Video Game Development, and 3D modeling.
2023-10-0430 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 450 Pete Murray, Firaxis, Civilization, video games, Foster Sariscak, River Hill High, Kangaroo Kids and Computer Science.This is episode 450 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Pete Murray of Firaxis recorded on September 18th and Foster Sariscak of Kangaroo Kids recorded on September 26 Pete discusses working in the video game interest, creating Board games and his background in psychology. Foster talks about competitive jump roping and his interest in Computer Science.
2023-09-2727 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 449, Dr Judy Staveley, Jennifer Rios, Hispanic Heritage Month, Army, National Aquarium.This is episode 449 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This special episode celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month includes interviews with Dr. Judy Staveley and Jennifer Rios recorded on September 19th. Dr. Staveley discusses her career in Science including working at the National Aquarium’s Hospital. Jennifer discusses her career in the Army, her role as entrepreneur creating several companies and her desire to be the leader of our Country.
2023-09-2032 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 448, Rick Williams, Video Games, National Cryptologic Foundation, programming, Ryan Rich, 3D Printing, Robotics, UMBCThis is episode 448 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Rick Williams of tLAN Line Games recorded on September 5th and Ryan Rick, a UMBC student recorded on September 7th. Rick discusses the trials and tribulations of being an independent game developer in Baltimore and his National Cryptologic Foundation and Lan Line th games. Rick discusses working 3D printing.
2023-09-1333 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 447, Topaz Navarro, Velocity Escape Academy, Drones, Army, Chris Ikpefua, Astronomy, Physics, Solar Renewable EnergyThis is episode 447 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Topaz Navarro of the Escape Velocity Academy recorded on August 299h and Chris Ikpefua, a University of Maryland student recorded on August 28th. Topaz discusses establishing the Velocity Escape Academy, its efforts to bring drone education and drone soccer to this area. He also discusses his time in the army and his transition to civilian life. Chris discusses his interest in Astonomy and Physics and his...
2023-09-0631 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 446, Joy Huggins, Cybersecurty, Chelsea Onuekwusi, Social MediaThis is episode 446 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival Podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Joy Huggins of the Defender Academy recorded on August 28th and Chelsea Onuekwusi , a Prince George’s County student and Festival Board of Director Member recorded on August 24th. Joy discusses her efforts to Broaden the field of Cybersecurity through Defender Academy, Hack Joyous, Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu and the book, Reinventing Cybersecurity. Chelsea discusses her work as an intern at JHU’s Applied Physic lab and he...
2023-08-3023 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 445 Sgt Jillian Shatzman, US Space Force, Star Trek, Jeff Gao, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence.This is episode 445 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with US Space’s Sgt Jillian Shatzman recorded on August 14th and Howard County Student Jeff Gao recorded on August 15th. Sgt Shatzman discusses her work with and her transition to the US Space and her fascination with Star Trek and science fiction. Jeff discusses his efforts as a Maryland STEM Festival Ambassador and his interests in Computer Science and Ai.
2023-08-1631 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 444, Bill Sternhagen, Chris Lee, Elisha Jackson, ACFEA, a Career in the US Army, Cybersecurity and Hackathons.This is episode 444 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode Bill Sternhagen with AFCEA recorded on August 7th and students from the Wearable Tech Ventures Hackathon recorded on July 28th. Bill discusses his work with AFCEA, his career in the Military, and the importance of Cybersecurity. Chris Lee and Elisha Jackson discuss their experience at the Wearable Tech Ventures Hackathon, their favorite subjects and what they like to do in their spare time.
2023-08-0924 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 443, Kathryn Gansler, University of Maryland, NASA, Geology, Physics and the Right StuffThis is episode 443 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features Kathryn Gansler, University of Maryland Geology Ph.D. Student recorded on July 11th. Kathryn discusses combining in passion for space, physics and geology, her research, her work as a NASA intern (three times!), and the Right Stuff! Information on this Saturday’s H3 Carnival at Howard County Miller Library can be found https://hclibrary.org/h3/ Love to see you there.
2023-08-0226 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 442, Kennedy Taylor, Miss Maryland, Cybersecurity, Code in the Schools, and Game DevelopmentThis is episode 442 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Kennedy Taylor, Miss Maryland, July 24th and four students in the Code in the School Codeworks program recorded on July 24th. Kennedy discusses her work as Miss Maryland and her interest in STEM and Cybersecurity. Kamora Adejo, Ben Higgins, Raymond McCoy and London Lindsey discuss the Codeworks program, how they got interested in STEM and technology.
2023-07-2825 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 441, Dr. Kim Jacoby from the Air Force STEM program, Lexy and Zoe from Brunswick High SchoolThis is episode 441 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. In this episode features interviews with Dr. Kim Jacob from the Air Force recorded on July 13th and Zoe and Lexy from Brunswick High School recorded on July 11th. Dr. Jacoby discusses her work at the Air Force promoting STEM. Lexy and Zoe discuss the STEM program they ran at Urbana Library. You can learn more about and register for the Wearable Tech Ventures Hackathon which starts next week at https://www...
2023-07-2024 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 440 Jennie Janssen, National Aquarium, Saad Chohan, Jellyfish, Sharks and CybersecurityThis is episode 440 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. In this episode features interviews with Jennie Janssen from the National Aquarium recorded on June 26th and Howard County student Saad Chohan recorded on July 11. Jennie discusses her work at the National Aquarium taking care of the jellyfish, creating Minorities in Aquarium & Zoo Science nonprofit and Sharks! Saad discusses his interest in Cybersecurity. Information on the July 15th Indie Game Developer Showcase can be found at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-dev-day-tickets-670733811887...
2023-07-1231 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 439, Evelyn Wang, Sumedha Shastry, Shimadzu, mass spectrometer, neuroscience and Mathnasium.This is episode 439 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. In this episode features interviews with Evelyn Wang of Shimadzu recorded on June 15th and Howard County student Sumedha Shastry recorded on June 26th. Evelyn discusses her work Shimadzu, how a mass spectrometer works and her transition to US from Taiwan. Sumedha discusses her interest in neuroscience and working as a tutor at Mathnasium. Information on the July 19th eSports Camp is available at https://steamyourdreams.org/oceanbowlgames
2023-06-2831 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 438 Ray Blanchard, Qiagen HoCo students, Emily and Megan De Graw, Diving, Nucleic Acid & Information TechnologyThis is episode 438 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode features interviews with Raymond Blanchard of Qiagen recorded on June 19th and student with Howard County students, Emily and Megan De Graw recorded on May 18th. Ray discusses Qiagen, working with nucleic acid and his passion for diving. Ray tells about being a volunteer for the Riverside County Sheriff Department’s underwater search and recovery team. Emily and Megan discuss being dual college and high school and their plans to...
2023-06-2134 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 437, Professor James West and Rashaad ColemanThis is episode 437 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode is a rebroadcast of an earlier episode featuring Professor James West from Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering. Professor West invented the Foil Electret Microphone which is the basis for the microphone used in most cell phones and computers. Listeners will also meet Rashaad Coleman, a Waverly Elementary/Middle School student who is passionate about STEM.
2023-06-1530 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 436, Sandra Adams, Grayson Bess, STEMCx, Golf, the Simpson and MonkThis is episode 436 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Sandra Adams from STEMCx recorded on June 1st and Middle School student Grayson Bess recorded on June 6th. Both talk about their experiences with STEMCx. Information on Magic of Science Fair and Family Festival can be found at https://discoverycentermd.org/magicofscience/. Information on the eSports and Robotics Festival can be found at https://ghavenesports.com/gevents/esports-and-robotics-festival-2023 Information on Cyber Saturday can be found at https...
2023-06-0726 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 435, Darnell Washington, National Cryptologic Foundation, Mary Kuczajda, Robo Lions discussing Cybersecurity and RoboticsThis is episode 435 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Darnell Washington of the National Cryptologic Foundation recorded on May 25th and High School student Mary Kuczajda recorded on May 23. Darnell discusses his diverse experience with and views on Cybersecurity and the Cyber Feud program. Mary discusses her experiences with the Robo Lions of Carroll County.
2023-05-3135 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 434, Dr. Danielle Hilliard, JHU APL, LaVar Burton, Shamie' Hemphill, TechnologyThis is episode 434 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Dr. Danielle Hilliard of Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory recorded on May 19th and High School student Shamie’ Hemphill recorded on May 16, 2023. Dr. Hilliard discusses her career in aeronautics engineering and what impresses her about LaVar Burton. Shamie’ discusses her interest in technology and going to college and high school at the same time.
2023-05-2426 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 433, Eddie Quinn, AFCEA Emerging Leaders, Applications & Resserach Lab and the Kinetic Sculpture RaceThis is episode 433 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Eddie Quinn of Tap Engineering recorded on May 11th and Applications and Research Laboratory teacher Michael Zoltoski and his students recorded on May 12th and May 16th. Eddie discusses his career in engineering and additive manufacturing. Michael and his students discuss competing in the Kinetic Sculpture Race. The team consisted of Em Whiddon, Javarria Ferrell, Toby Yeager, Ethan Aidam, Chris D’Antonio, Owen Lewis, Neal Butler, Collin Ar...
2023-05-1727 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 432, Dr. Helen Dooley, Ben Glaros, Sharks, Engineering and Eagle ScoutThis episode includes interviews with Dr. Helen Dooley of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology and University of Maryland School of Medicine and River Hill High School student Ben Glaros recorded. Dr. Dooley discusses her work studying sharks to help human immunology and her path from Liverpool. Ben discusses his recent AFCEA award and his path to studying electrical engineering at the University of Maryland
2023-05-1228 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEpisode 431- Eric Brown of Microsoft , University of Maryland Phd Candidate Adira Colton , Extended Reality, Robotics, and Martial ArtsThis is episode 431 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Eric Brown of Microsoft recorded on April 20th and University of Maryland Mechanical Engineering Student Adira Colton recorded on April 26th. Eric will talk about his working supporter customers using AR and IR. Adira discusses her NSF Fellowship and her work in robotics and additive manufacturing
2023-05-0434 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 430 featuring Eric Ayende with Amazon and students from the Morgan State University Women in Computer Science ClubThis is episode 430 of the Fun with the Maryland STEM Festival podcast. The podcast where you meet adults and students doing interesting and fun STEM activities in Maryland. This episode includes interviews with Eric Ayende with Amazon recorded on March 30th and two students from the Morgan State University Women in Computer Science (WICS) Club, Chelsea Amihere recorded on April 19, and Kennedi Freeman recorded on April 24th. Eric will talk about his career including his current job getting Amazon products to the customers. Chelsea and Kennedi discuss WICS’s efforts to help women of color move forward in the tech wo...
2023-04-2634 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 429 Wearable Tech Venture's LaKisha Greenwade and IMET's Allyson KidoThis episode includes interviews with Wearable Tech Ventures Founder, LaKisha Greenwade, recorded on April 17th and Allyson Kido from Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology recorded on April 10th The Wearable Takeover Podcast featuring the interview with Phil Rogofsky, Festival Executive Director and Founder is available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981506/12554809
2023-04-1941 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 428 VR and AR with Dope Nerds Ursula SpencerThis episode includes interviews with Dope Nerds Founder, Ursula Spencer, recorded on April 10th and students from Old Mill Middle South recorded on March 23rd . The Wearable Takeover Podcast features an interview with Phil Rogofsky, Festival Executive Director and Founder that is available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981506/12554809
2023-04-1229 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 427 Science Performer Eric Energy and students from the Maryland International SchoolThis episode includes interviews with Science Performer Eric Energy (https://www.ericenergy.com/ ) recorded on March 30th and students from Maryland International School (https://marylandinternationalschool.org/ ) recorded on March 24th. The Wearable Takeover Podcast features an interview with Phil Rogofsky, Festival Executive Director and Founder that is available at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1981506/12554809
2023-04-0430 min
Wearable Takeover PodcastMaryland STEM Festival w/ Phil RogofskyPhil Rogofsky, Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland STEM FestivalJoin him for the festival this Fall, October 13th through November 11th. Learn more at https://marylandstemfestival.org/Phil created the Maryland STEM Festival in 2015 and was recently featured in an article in Voyage Baltimore, https://voyagebaltimore.com/interview/check-out-phil-rogofskys-story/He believes the STEM World/Community should be all inclusive and has taken action to ensure it is for our future. Thanks for being a valued ecosystem partner, Phil. Support the showhttps://innovatewithcoachl.thrivecart.com/pu...
2023-03-3151 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalA Diverse Career in Cybersecurity-Dr. Cynthia SutherlandIn this episode, we interview award winning Global Cybersecurity leader, Dr. Cynthia Sutherland and Scott Hansen, Captain of the Meade HS Cybersecurity team. Along with her work in Cybersecurity, Dr Sutherland has written an inspirational book, Letters to My Brown Girls.
2023-03-2832 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalEp 425 Kelly Schulz and Allison TaylorIn today’s episode, we interview Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council and Allison Taylor, JHU Neroscience Student, who is one of the organizers of Brain Fest. You can find more about the Maryland Tech Council at https://mdtechcouncil.com/ and information at http://www.brainfest.org/home.html
2023-03-2131 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalWe're Back!The Podcast Returns! We will be posting a new thirty-minute podcast each Tuesday featuring exciting adults and students involved in STEM. Our first episode will feature Professor James West from Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering. Professor West invented the Foil Electret Microphone which is the basis for the microphone used in most cell phones and computers. Listeners will also meet Rashaad Coleman, a Waverly Elementary/Middle School student who is passionate about STEM. Please leave your comments and rate this podcast where you downloaded it from. Look for another exciting episode next week!
2023-03-1430 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalCybersecurity and many other interestedIn today’s podcast, we conclude our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by interviewing Lillian Teng Senior Director, Cyber Intelligence She discusses her career at Capital, Yahoo and her many other interests including mental health.
2022-05-3119 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalManaging Programs at NorthropWe continue our celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with an interview with Andrew Choi, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman. He discusses his career at Northrop and his path to his current role. https://www.northropgrumman.com/careers/
2022-05-1212 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalThe Intetersection of psychology and technologyIn today’s podcast, we speak with Jeremy Treadwell, Co-Founder / Managing Partner of Treadwell Agency. He discusses how his consulting company works atIn today’s podcast, we speak with Jeremy Treadwell, Co-Founder / Managing Partner of Treadwell Agency. He discusses how his consulting company works at the intersection of psychology and technology helping organizations improve their performance. helping organizations improve their performance.
2022-05-0512 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalUsing Extended Reality in TrainingIn today's podcast, we interviewed Karen Chang, XR Generalist at MedStar Health, Co-Founder of Studio217, LLC. She discusses using Extended Reality to create training and video games as well as her time at MICA. https://www.medstarhealth.org/
2022-05-0308 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalFrom History to Video GamesIn today’s podcast, we interview Matt Firor, Studio Director at ZeniMax Online Studios. He discusses his work at ZeniMax and his path from history to creating video games. https://www.zenimaxonline.com/
2022-04-2707 min
Fun with the Maryland STEM FestivalPerforming Pen TestsIn today’s podcast, we interview Hector Peralta, CEO and Founder of Black Rose Cybersolutions. He discusses his work as a Pen tester and his cyber career in the army
2022-04-2607 min