The Stream (with Will & Tom)

S3 Ep.7 Space, STEM education & water with John Etgen & Ricky Arnold

September 22, 2021 Will Sarni & Tom Freyberg Season 3 Episode 7
The Stream (with Will & Tom)
S3 Ep.7 Space, STEM education & water with John Etgen & Ricky Arnold
Show Notes

This week, John Etgen, the CEO of the Project Wet Foundation, and Ricky Arnold, NASA Astronaut and director of STEM  engagement at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science,  join Will Sarni and Tom Freyberg to talk about how they found a connection to water growing up in the Chesapeake Bay. 

Find out about the fantastic work being done by the Project Wet team to advance water education in over 100 countries, including work with the Singapore Government. 

Hear about Ricky's time on the International Space Station - Twice! And why water recycling is critical in space. 

Plus, we talk about the huge challenge known as the silver tsunami that is facing the water sector with an increasing number of skilled engineers on the verge of retiring, leaving a workforce gap and why there is an urgent need role for education to spark careers in STEM-related industries. 

And much, much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode!