For this special episode, our co-host, Shelly, moves into the interview seat so that she can share about her recent trip to the NASA Earth Ventures Social. The social was hosted by NASA to share about five airborne campaigns across the United States in 2020 to investigate fundamental processes that ultimately impact human lives and the environment, from snowstorms along the East […]
In our first episode of 2020, you will hear from our guest, Skyler Nix, who shares his message on personal branding and what he learned during his recent STEM job search. He will also share key points on talent acquisition and the importance of knowing what you want out of a job search. We discuss tips to make solid connections […]
Ted Mahler and Steve Marum were coworkers at Texas Instruments in 1993 when they had a crazy idea. Their idea was the beginning of a competitive robotics program that has influenced our family life as well as hundreds of thousands of others across the country. These two down-to-earth men are still actively involved in STEM enrichment even today and two […]
Today’s guest is a true STEM Rockstar! After being raised in the Southwest, George Gorospe left behind all that he knew and headed east to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The adjustment was tough for George, but with family support, and the support of other Native Americans at Dartmouth College, he made it work. His journey included a stint as […]
This week’s episode of STEM Southwest finds Bob and Shelly in deep conversation with two young engineers from the University of New Mexico. Emily and Delaney, who have been active leaders of the UNM chapter of the Society of Women in Engineering and just returned from the national conference. Conversation covers everything from women in STEM to the power of […]
Today’s guest, Sandra K Begay, is the daughter of a Navajo tribal leader and a public health nurse. Director Begay has had an extensive career as an engineer with several national research laboratories. She has been awarded for her work on tribal energy projects, and has mentored dozens of Native American interns. Her experience, commitment, and passion for renewable energy […]
This week’s episode highlights a STEM Rockstar who knows New Mexico well. As a registered architect and planner, he’s been building foundations his entire life as a New Mexico native with a strong interest in economic development and job creation. Today, Dale Dekker will share his extensive knowledge about the History of Space in New Mexico. We’ll talk about the […]
Have you ever entered a science fair? Today’s guests are going to share their experiences as well as the best tips and resources on how to participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held each spring. Karen Kinsman is a STEM professional working to champion STEM programs throughout New Mexico, and she introduces us to a brother and […]
Show Notes In today’s episode, Bob and Shelly share their experiences about two recent events, FinCon19 and ExperienceIT. FinCon19, Where Money and Media Meet, was held in Washington, DC. Attendees learned about new financial technologies as well as personal finances, and connected with others in order to plan future collaborations. We’ll be sharing about some of those technologies in upcoming […]
This week’s guest is a highly-trained robotics bomb technician with a four-legged partner. Michelle Tye has been protecting her community, first as a police officer, and then as a bomb technician at a major metropolitan airport. Chances are if you’ve ever flown anywhere, she and her colleagues have been watching your back. This important work challenges her physically and mentally […]