STEM Everyday #307 | CNC in STEM | feat. Chad Miller

About this episode

Chad Miller discusses his journey from a computer aided draftsman to a passionate STEM educator in North Carolina.

Chad Miller teaches Technology, Engineering, & Design as well as Computer Science in North Carolina. But he wasn't always a teacher. His experiences as a computer aided draftsman helped him learn the business of architectural lighting, and in the process problem solving, iteration, and more skills that kids in CTE courses need. As an educator, he has always been passionate about STEM and providing real world examples in his classroom. He also enjoys helping with clubs and mentoring groups...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Woods

Guest: Chad Miller

Topics covered

• CNC
• STEM education
• Technology
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• real world examples
• mentoring

Keywords

• CNC
• STEM
• education
• Technology
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• mentoring
• real world examples
• CTE courses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Carolina, STEM Everyday

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