STEM Heroes
Welcome to STEM Heroes, where we dive deep into the world of education, technology, and innovation.
Join us as we interview educators and STEM experts who are shaping the future with drones, robots, and cutting-edge technology.
Recent Episodes
July 9, 2024
S1 E10- Jeremy Babendure- Global STEM Initiatives
In this episode of the STEM Heroes Podcast, host David Young interviews Dr. Jeremy Babendure, a scientist turned STEM education advocate. Dr. Babendure shares his journey from working with fluorescent proteins in the lab to …
July 2, 2024
S1 E9- Laurie Prewandowski- Integrating Drones in the Classroom
Join host David Young as he interviews Laurie Prewandowski, a technology integrator at Kearsarge Regional School District in New Hampshire. Laurie shares her experiences bringing drone technology into middle school classroom…
June 25, 2024
S1 E8- Amanda Bastoni- Empowering Middle School Girls with Drones
Join host David Young as he interviews Amanda Bastoni, an expert in STEM education and drone curriculum development. Amanda shares her journey from photography teacher to STEM advocate, and discusses her groundbreaking work …
June 18, 2024
S1 E7- Jason McKenna- Robotics in STEM Education
In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks to Jason McKenna of VEX Robotics. Jason shares his inspiring journey from being a classroom teacher who initially knew nothing about robotics, to falling in …
June 11, 2024
S1 E6- Keith Pritchett- JROTC Instructor Integrates Drones into STEM Education
In this episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks with Keith Pritchett, a former Army helicopter pilot turned JROTC high school instructor in Alabama. Keith shares his fascinating background, including 26 ye…
June 4, 2024
S1 E5- Thomas Gabel - Teaching Drone Curriculum in High School
Join David Young and Thomas Gabel, a high school teacher from Central Texas, as they discuss Thomas' innovative drone curriculum spanning three years of coursework. In this engaging episode, you'll learn about the fascinatin…