BRSTEM Podcast: Season 2 Episode 6

Why do so many students dread high school chemistry before they even step into the classroom? In this solo episode of the BRSTEM Podcast, we dive into the "stigma of fear" surrounding chemistry and how we can dismantle it by starting early with hands-on engagement.

Our Executive Director, Eric Lewis, shares our teams recent experiences conducting Chemical Reaction workshops with our partner schools, where we’ve seen firsthand how curiosity replaces intimidation when students are given the freedom to experiment. To show you how easy it is to bring this magic home, I also walk through the classic Lava Lamp demonstration—a perfect example of a "kitchen table lab" that is budget-friendly, safe, and visually stunning.