STEM-Ready Kids | S.17 Ep.5

About this episode

The episode discusses how to raise children ready for STEM fields through exploration and quality educational programs.

We dive into raising STEM-ready kids by encouraging exploration and innovation at school, after school, and at home. NASA Iowa Space Grant Director Sara Nelson unpacks integrated STEM and project-based learning, plus what to look for in quality programs. Support the show Send us an email: parenting@iastate.edu. Find us on Facebook: @scienceofparent. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.ias...

People in this episode

Guest: Sara Nelson

Topics covered

• STEM education
• child development
• project-based learning
• exploration
• innovation

Keywords

• STEM-ready kids
• education
• NASA
• project-based learning
• quality programs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA Iowa Space Grant, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

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