Open Doors and Open Minds: Adventures with STEM Pioneer, Author and Radio Host Dr. Mary Payton
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Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 2 of the Adventures in Learning podcast. Our very first guest of 2023 is Dr. Mary Payton. You are in for such a treat. We have a STEM pioneer, educator, author, and All About STEM radio program host on the episode today (and she's a personal hero of mine).
[01:16] Let's meet Dr. Mary Payton
[03:42] What was some of the biggest obstacles or challenges that Dr Mary faced when she was serving in the military or working as a teacher? What were some of the things she overcame as a woman in STEM?
[07:33] The importance of hands-on STEM education for early childhood and elementary students
[10:17] Roller coaster connections to STEM learning
[12:29] Importance of picture books and hands-on learning in STEM education
[13:46] Dr Diane: So how are you including technology in the classes you're teaching these days?
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[16:33] Taylor’s STEM Adventures: Hawaii and Taylor’s STEM Adventures: Texas.
[19:05] The importance of stopping to see the beauty around us (and connecting it to STEM)
[22:48] Rebooting the All About STEM radio show
[26:28] SPONSOR AD: Beyond Ever After
[27:36] Dr. Mary's most surprising interviews
[35:17] Favorite picture books and book influences
[36:26] Erin Twamley's Capturing Cow Farts and Burps and connections to the world around us
[37:44] What currently brings Dr Mary joy?
[39:28] What does Dr Mary think are the biggest challenges and opportunities for STEM education?
As a blast from the past, check out the All About STEM Radio interview Dr. Mary did with Jen Coleman and me when we were working at a children’s museum together.
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