Introducing TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s STEMCast sponsored by Roche! What’s STEM? Well, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This podcast will seek to answer the questions students want to know about working in STEM. Each episode is hosted by Claire, a robotics student and your guide on this journey behind the curtain of the STEM industry.

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Episode 7 features Corteva&#39;s, Fermentation Research Team Leader, Jonathan Jones.  Claire and Jonathan discuss Corteva&#39;s role using microorganisms and the environment to create different chemicals of interest to make our world a better place to live.  Jonathan also gives valuable insight into the professional world of STEM and advice to students interested in pursuing a STEM career.

Where Passion Meets Purpose

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Halophore founder Chris Benson joins Claire to discuss his start-up that uses lasers to treat illness! Chris shouts out some teachers from his youth, credits Ghostbusters for his introduction to STEM, and highlights our common theme of the importance of authenticity. Listen now! Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show! <a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a><a href="https://www.halophore.com/" rel="nofollow">More on Halophore</a> <a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a>

Your Turn to Stand on the Moon

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This episode features Leigh Hamer, Customer Success Director for Lumavate. Claire and Leigh discuss the incorporation of art into STEM and why hard work and personal touches matter. Listen now!Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show!  <a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a><a href="https://www.lumavate.com/" rel="nofollow">More on Lumavate</a><a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a>

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard

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TechPoint Foundation for Youth board member and Chief Technology Officer of Worldwide Defense and Intelligence at Microsoft; Kate Maxwell joins Claire for episode 4. Kate speaks on the importance of cultivating young STEM-minded individuals, what she values in working in the STEM industry and shares some fun stories from her past that led her here. Check it out!Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show!  <a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/" rel="nofollow">More on Microsoft</a><a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a>

I'm gonna STEM the heck out of this

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Episode 3 features Kim Milfort from Salesforce. Claire and Kim will chat about Kim&#39;s journey to her current role and her advice to young STEM-minded students. Listen now! Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show! <h2>Resources</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a></li><li><a href="https://www.salesforce.com/company/careers/candidate-resources/getting-around-indianapolis/" rel="nofollow">More on Salesforce</a></li><li><a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a></li></ul>

The personality of high tech companies

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Claire sits down with Denise Heaney, the Senior Scientific Affairs Manager for Diagnostics Information Solutions for Roche Diagnostics. That title may sound intimidating, but Claire and Denise will break down her role, what led her to this career and the path students can take to be like her!Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show! <ul><li><a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a></li><li><a href="https://www.roche.com/careers/our-locations/americas/usa/indianapolis_indiana.htm" rel="nofollow">More on Roche</a></li><li><a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a></li></ul>

The ripple effects of STEM

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In our first ever episode of STEMCast, Claire sits down with Christina Foust, the North American Program Manager for Raspberry Pi Foundation&#39;s North American branch. The two discuss authenticity, empathy, and creativity-and why those elements are crucial for a career in STEM. Email us at <a href="mailto:stemcastpod@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">stemcastpod@gmail.com</a> or call us at 317-975-0078 and leave us a question, you may hear it on the show! <ul><li><a href="https://www.techpointyouth.org/s/worksheet-1.pdf" rel="nofollow">Teacher Resources</a></li><li><a href="https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en" rel="nofollow">More on Raspberry Pi</a></li><li><a href="http://techpointyouth.org/" rel="nofollow">More on TechPoint Foundation for Youth</a></li></ul>

Technology can be a tool, just like a paintbrush

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Introducing TechPoint Foundation for Youth’s STEMCast sponsored by Roche! What’s STEM? Well, STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. This podcast will seek to answer the questions students want to know about working in STEM. Each episode is hosted by Claire, a robotics student and your guide on this journey behind the curtain of the STEM industry.