STEM Everyday
The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how easy it is to incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) into education. We explore and share great ideas that inspire students to take ownership in their learning. Episodes include short (20 minute) interviews with educators, innovators, & authors who are using creative ways to add STEM to their classrooms and communities everyday!
STEM Everyday
STEM Everyday #310 | Start Small with STEM | feat. Doug Scott
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Doug Scott has taught 9th-12th grade engineering, robotics, and technology since 2003. His current role at Hopkinton High School includes being the district leader for Business, Tech & Engineering in grades 6–12.
Doug has led numerous robotics and competitive technology teams to state and regional championships, as well as national and international competitions, growing the robotics program from six students to 160. In 2014, Doug was fortunate to accompany students from his Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam to the Office of Science and Technology Policy White House Science Fair. The team’s invention was eventually awarded a U.S. patent. He is also the 2014 Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year Award, was awarded The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science (PAEMST) in 2019, and was a MA Teacher of the Year Semifinalist in 2022.
His students have consistently participated in the US National Invention Convention, a K-12 invention education program that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life.
Links mentioned:
- Massachusetts Invention Convention
- Eating Better utensil design project
- Opening Doors wheelchair accessibility project
- Start learning a little about the P-51 Mustang engineering
- And be sure to listen to Ep 273 with Doug's students sharing about their flashlight invention: #273 Invention & Patents
Connect with Doug:
- Website: mrscottbot.org
- Twitter/X: @mrscottbot
- Instagram: @mrscottbot
Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:
- Website: dailystem.com
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- Instagram: @dailystem
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