WunderSTEM
From Mister C
WunderSTEM puts learners in the driver’s seat and allows them to experience the day in the life of a STEM professional. Each episode allows students to experience and connect with amazing careers and the fantastic STEM professionals who transform our communities with their work!
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Rebecca Jaramillo is the Director of the Glen Helen Raptor Center in Yellow Springs, OH. She works to train and rehabilitate injured birds in hopes to release them back into the wild. Rebecca provides educational outreach to schools and the community to help them better understand how we can help birds in our ecosystem!
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Chef Anthony T. Head, also known as The People's Chef, is the owner and head Chef for Chicken Heads in Dayton, Ohio. Chef Anthony is not only a chef, but is an instructor who works with culinary students to learn the ins and outs of being an amazing chef! Chef's love and passion for STEM in the kitchen is evident as he uses it every day to experiment and make delicious food for his community!
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Cara is the Innovation and Maker Manager at Spark Place. This innovative maker space is part of the Greene County Public Library system and provides the community with access to modern technology that allows patrons to make amazing things at their public library. Cara developed the space with innovation in mind! Spark Place is visited by thousands of people each year!
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Scott Cornell is the Director of Engineering for Genesis Rescue. He is a mechanical engineer who works to design and manufacture precision tools that are used in the rescue industry. These extrication tools require immense precision. These rescue tools are used by rescue workers all around the world!
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Sarah Finch, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology atSinclair Community College in Dayton, OH. Sarah graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a degree in Microbiology and a Medical Sociology minor. She received numerous awards for her undergraduate research in genetics there. Sarah continued her education at the University of Georgia where she earned her Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics by studying the protein involved in spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease that strikes mostly children.
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Meet Jack Moore, a welding engineer, and learn about this amazing STEM career and what you can expect doing a job like this.
Michigan Small Business Development Center Stories
Meet small business owners across the state that worked with the MSBDC to bring their ideas to life.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Artigiano LLC.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Haverford Swim Lessons.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to North Harvest CSA.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to LaFleur Marketing.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to the Beaverton Tavern.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Michigan Made.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Alden Canvas.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Pure Pro Wrestling.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to TechTeam.
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The Michigan Small Business Development Center talked to Vintage in the Zoo.
Tech Jobs Explained
Join host Ashwak as she meets people in tech industries and demystifies what jobs in this field entail.
What is AI? How will its implementation affect students and young adults entering the workforce? Join Ashwak as she meets with professionals to find out.
Meet a Senior Director of Television Operations, uncover the intricacies of being a Graphic Designer, and groove to the beats with an Audio Engineer. Gain exclusive insights into these tech roles and explore where creativity and technology meet.
Ashwak engages in insightful conversations with a Graphic Designer and a Forensic Analyst.
Encounter professionals like Data Scientists, SEO Specialists, Sales Force Engineers, and more, as Ashwak delves into the nuances of their roles.
Learn about the roles of a Strategy Director, Business Manager, Data Analyst, and Tech Writer from industry professionals. Ashwak also shares tech trivia, including the origin of the @ symbol and the story behind emojis.
On The Job
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Kayden goes On the Job with the Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing to learn about careers in this demanding and in-demand field.
Lesson 12
Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Paige goes On the Job learn about electric vehicles and what a career as an electrician installing and servicing EV Charging Stations in like.
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Sam goes On the Job at Nochi Studios, a video game design company founded by three entrepreneurial women, to learn what it takes to start and run your own company.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Brooke goes On the Job with Motor City Electric to learn about careers in the electrical trades.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
Career Pathways
Lesson 12
Take a virtual tour through the Interior Design Program space and how it's used by students in the Human Ecology Building at Michigan State University.
Lesson 11
Learn what it takes to make it as a Wind Power Technician.
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Discover the top 50 "Hot Jobs" in Michigan and learn how you can set on your path to a great career.
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Learn what it is like to run your own business with Wired Off-Road. What are the skills needed to branch out on your own?
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Teens for Tots in L’Anse Creuse, Michigan teaches high school students about early childhood education while providing a valuable daycare service to the community.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Peter Vasher, Director of Career Services at the University of Michigan Ford School, talks about the pathways, experience, and education needed to make it in a career in public service and policy.
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
21st Century Skills
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What are the skills that everyone needs to make it in the 21st century? Learn all about the Learning, Life, and Literacy skills that anyone can use to improve their professional and personal lives.
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Keep your brain limber and ready for complex challenges by learning all about Cognitive Flexibility, a 21st century Life Skill.
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Learn how to get it done and how to keep your cool. Explore productivity, a 21st century Life Skill.
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Communication is about so much more than what we say. Learn about how communication can help with your life and career.
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Smartphones, AI, electric cars, and beyond. Learn why technology literacy is an essential skill for the 21st century.
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Learn how good social skills can set you apart and why they are an essential skill for the 21st century.
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Learning how to work well with others is one of the most important skills for the 21st century. Learn how you can practice your collaboration skills and become everyone's favorite teammate.
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In the 21st century there is one skill that is absolutely essential, critical thinking. Learn how to practice and master your critical thinking skills.
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Taking initiative is sometimes the only difference between success and failure. Learn about how initiative can help you achieve your goals in the 21st century.
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Teach yourself how to teach yourself with information literacy. Learn why information literacy is an essential skill in the 21st century and how it can help you in your life and work.
Career Exploration
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Join Sasha form the Michigan Learning Channel Youth Advisory Council as she learns about what it takes to have a career working in waste water treatment.
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Learn about careers in machining. Join Chase from the Michigan Youth Advisory Council as he meets with Washtenaw Community College at MiCareerQuest 2023 to learn about this in-demand career.
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Learn about careers as an Emergency Medical Technician. Join Chase and Sasha as they meet with Superior Ambulance at MiCareerQuest 2023 and they learn that CPR isn't a race it's about who can keep the beat.
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Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.
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Learn about the first step toward a career as a pilot, how pilot certifications work, and what other careers there are in aviation.
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Look behind the scenes of an airline and learn about Airline Operations.
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Madeline Steffe, an aviation student at Eastern Michigan University, talks with pilots Lindsey Jorgensen and Katherine Haas to learn all about what it takes to make it as an airline pilot.
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Aviation student Madeline talks with Madison Shinaberry, an aviation mechanic, to learn what a day in the life of an aviation mechanic is like, the different education and certification requirements, and how a trip to an aviation museum changed her life.
Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.
Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
PBS KIDS Career Chats
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Courtney Johnson is the early education intervention specialist coordinator working in the capacity of liaison between the educational specialist and working with the teaching staff.
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Erica Colón is a child development specialist and head teacher at a laboratory preschool at Michigan State University.
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Jordan Ervin is an education disability manager at Focus Hope Early Learning.
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Kyleen Black is a family service guide, breaking barriers for the families she serves.
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Marcus Holmes is a fatherhood and family engagement specialist for Focus, Hope, Early Learning and Youth Development
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Tamara Abdurrahman is center support at Mary Grove Early Education Center helping with children in the classroom.
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Troy Burns is a center support at the Marygrove location of Starfish Family Services, going into classrooms and helping out with curriculum, lesson plans, and whatever is needed.
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Ebony Wynn is an assistant teacher, supporting the primary teacher at all levels.
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Laura is a nurse navigator, supporting families and children with health related concerns, questions, and resources.
Detroit Performs Career Chats
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to Radio Host Dave Wagner.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to Radio Host Cecilia Sharpe.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak with Producer and Founder of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers, Satori Shakoor.
In this episode of Career Chat we speak to Citywide Poets Coordinator Justin Rogers.
Michigan Learning Channel Career Chats
Justin Rogers, Youth Program Coordinator of InsideOut Literary Arts.
Jeh Johnson is a lawyer and public servant who served as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
In this episode of Career Chat, we speak to West Bloomfield Fire Chief Gregory Flynn.
Elle Simone Scott is an executive editor, food stylist, and chef for America's Test Kitchen.