The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Naomi Meredith
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The STEM Career Quest Podcast

Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t. Both are ok! Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too! We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions. Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

  1. 07/31/2024 · BONUS

    Bonus! How Does a Drone Work? By Who Smarted?

    Today's STEM Career Quest is a special one! In this bonus episode, you'll get to hear a special episode from the podcast Who Smarted? Who Smarted? is another podcast for questies just like you! This episode is taking you behind the scenes of how a drone works. Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners • comprehension guides for each episode • teaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments • related STEM activities you can complete with with simple materials • one monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    18 min

  2. 07/17/2024

    17. Space Operations: Managing Military Satellite Projects with Systems Engineering Manager, Joseph Reynolds-Grant

    Have you ever wondered what is up in the sky beyond the clouds? Depending on where you live, it may be hard to see the stars at night. Beyond the stars and outside of planet Earth, there are some really cool pieces of technology that have been sent to space and are collecting important information that helps us here on Earth.  Did you know that it takes a team of people to research, build, and work together to create these amazing pieces of technology? The person who oversees this team of people is called a systems engineer manager, which is the STEM Career we are learning about today. In today’s episode, we will hear from systems engineer manager Joseph Reynolds-Grant. Joseph is taking us behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a systems engineer manager, some of the cool projects he gets to work on, and so much more.  To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest17/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners • comprehension guides for each episode • teaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments • related STEM activities you can complete with with simple materials • one monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    24 min

  3. 07/03/2024

    16. Rock and Roll Science: Behind the Scenes with Geologist, Vanessa Lintz

    Hey, my Questees? Have you ever been outside on a walk and noticed all of the pretty rocks that are lying around in nature? You may have even noticed that every rock is of a different size, shape, and color. Some rocks are smooth and bumpy, while others are shiny. There are so many rocks in the world. Each rock can tell us so much about our Earth’s history.  There are people in the world who study rocks for their job, and they are called geologists. In today’s episode, we get to hear from geologist, Vanessa Lintz. Vanessa shares so many fun facts about her STEM career, including what it’s like to be a geologist, some of the fun projects she has worked on, and so much more. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a geologist.  To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest16/ Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners • comprehension guides for each episode • teaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments • related STEM activities you can complete with with simple materials • one monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    27 min

  4. 06/12/2024

    15. From Lab Coats to Experiments: Behind the Scenes with Middle School Science Teacher Kayla Norville

    Since I was 5 years old, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. Whenever me and my younger brothers and sisters would play school, I would be the teacher. After I became an adult, I decided to live out my childhood dream and become a teacher with STEM being my favorite subject to teach.  Did you know that there are so many types of teachers in the world? In today’s episode, we get to hear from middle school science teacher Kayla Norville! Kayla takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a middle school science teacher, what led her to choose this STEM career, some of the fun projects she’s worked on with her students, and so much more. This episode is full of so many fun facts about her role as a middle school science teacher. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a middle school science teacher. To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest15 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners • comprehension guides for each episode • teaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments • related STEM activities you can complete with with simple materials • one monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    16 min

  5. 05/29/2024

    14. Equations for Excellence with Industrial & Systems Engineer and Owner of Math Tutor Tiff LLC, Tiffany Layton

    Have you ever helped your mom or dad cook dinner? Even if you haven't, you've most likely seen them use measuring cups and spoons to make sure they are adding the correct amount of each ingredient. Did you know that using measuring cups and spoons while cooking is actually doing math? There are people who help kids just like you learn how to use math both in school and in everyday life. In today's episode, we get to hear from Tiffany Layton who is an Industrial and Systems Engineer turned owner of Math Tutor Tiff. Tiffany takes us behind the scenes of how she went from an industrial and systems engineer to starting a math tutor business. Tiffany also shows us how much fun math can be. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a math tutor. To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest14 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: • a private community of other STEM Career Quest listeners • comprehension guides for each episode • teaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segments • related STEM activities you can complete with with simple materials • one monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_ YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith

    27 min

  6. 05/08/2024

    13. Exploring Birds, Critters and Nature with Coordinator of Community Outreach & Environment Education Jeremy Pearson

    Have you ever been bird watching or just watched the birds you see when you’re outside? I recently added two bird feeders at my house, and after a few days, birds started coming to eat at my bird feeders. Nature is so fascinating, and there is so much you can learn about the animals and plants where you live. There are even people who research and explore nature where they live and teach others about it through different types of activities and adventures, which is what we are going to learn about in today’s STEM career quest! In today’s episode, we get to hear from Jeremy Pearson, who is a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education. Jeremy takes us behind the scenes of what he does as a coordinator of community outreach and environment education. He also shares about some of the exciting things he gets to do in his job, what led him to this STEM career, and so much more. This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about his role as a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a Coordinator of Community Outreach and Environment Education. To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest13 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more

    26 min

  7. 04/24/2024

    12. Visualizing Science through Stories- Behind the Scenes with Childrens Book Author, Illustrator and Speaker Rachel Ignotofsky.mp3

    Have you ever done a school project where you had to research a new topic? You may have had to learn a lot of new facts that you had to share with your class. Did you know that there are people who do this for their STEM careers? They take the research they find and use it to write and illustrate their findings to teach others about this topic. The STEM career we’re going to explore today is what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator. In today’s episode, we hear from illustrator and speaker Rachel Ignotofsky. Rachel is a New York Times Best Selling Author and Illustrator. She takes us behind the scenes of what it’s like to write and illustrate books that teach kids a variety of science topics. She also shares what led her to pursue this STEM career and so much more. This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as an illustrator and speaker. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be a non-fiction author and illustrator. To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest12 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: a href="https://naomimeredith.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    22 min

  8. 04/17/2024

    11. Science Solutions for Environmental Health- Behind the Scenes with PhD Chemist and Certified Industrial Hygienist, Dr. Yasmine Daniels

    Have you ever noticed all of the ways you are kept safe at school? There are fire alarms that let you know when there is a fire. You even practice how to safely exit the building in case there ever is a fire. The air vents at your school blow out warm air when it’s cold outside and cold air when it’s hot outside. Did you know that there are people who make sure that each of these safety practices is working correctly? This STEM career is called an industrial hygienist. In today’s episode, we get to hear from Dr. Yasmine Daniels, who is a PhD chemist and certified industrial hygienist. She shares behind the scenes of what it’s like to be a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist, the exciting things she gets to do on her job, and so much more! This episode is filled with so many exciting facts about her role as a PhD chemist and industrial hygienist. Don't forget to join our STEM Career Quest Club so you can learn even more about what it’s like to be an industrial hygienist. To see fun images, the video version, and more from today's episode, head to: https://www.naomimeredith.com/stemcareerquest11 Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening platform: https://pod.link/1726094791 CLICK HERE to grab your free episode badge and map to keep track of your listening journey. Want more ways to enhance your podcast listening experience? Join our STEM Career Quest Club! https://naomimeredith.podia.com/stemcareerquestclub  Inside you get access to: a private community of other STEM Career Quest listenerscomprehension guides for each episodeteaching slides for each episode where it is broken up into chunks so you can listen in smaller segmentsrelated STEM activities you can complete with with simple materialsone monthly virtual STEM field trip You can also grab each episode's individual comprehension guide HERE on TeachersPayTeachers Connect with the show! Website: https://stemcareerquestpodcast.com/  Instagram: @stemcareerquestpodcast Watch the video version of each episode HERE on YouTube Connect with the host, Naomi Meredith Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com Connect with her on Instagram: a href="https://www.instagram.com/naomimeredith_/" rel="noopener...

    32 min
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Have you ever found yourself asking this question… “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Maybe you already have an answer to that, maybe you don’t. Both are ok! Welcome to the “STEM Career Quest” podcast! A show made for kids like you to help you build your dreams, or even find new ones, in science, technology, engineering and math. Each week, hear captivating stories and interviews to explore the exciting world of STEM. Oh! And grown-ups and teachers, you can listen too! We’ll talk to experts in STEM who are passionate about what they do in the real-world and how they make a positive impact in their careers. Created and hosted by K-5 STEM Coach, Naomi Meredith, this show will spark your imagination and passions. Join us each week on our quest to explore the possibilities of careers in STEM, one episode at a time.

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  • Creator
    Naomi Meredith
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
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    © 2024 Naomi Meredith All Rights Reserved.
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