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

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Dr Jennifer Berry is the CEO of SmartLab (an education pioneer in STEM, transforming traditional learning environments into project-based learning experiences since 1987). She has previously held leadership roles at other education organizations, each time bringing her expertise and experience as a parent and veteran of stage performance to build better learning opportunities for every kid every day.

SmartLab's mission is to ensure that today’s students will be tomorrow’s leaders, prepared and ready to solve the complex challenges of our ever-changing world. Students build STEM identity, confidence, and purpose as they solve meaningful problems and connect classroom learning to the careers of tomorrow. A focus on generating "aha!" moments, steadily converting raw curiosity into resilient, purposeful problem solving.

Innovative school leaders nationwide have empowered learners with SmartLab’s state-of-the-art STEM-focused solutions that include ADA-compliant learning environments, problem-solving, authentic student-led experiences, standards-aligned supplemental curriculum, and rigorous training and professional development.

The SmartLab learning environment is based on 5 key components:

• Career-Connected PBL Curriculum
• Hands-on Tools & Equipment
• Customized STEM Learning Environments
• SmartLab Certified Facilitator
• Ongoing Support & Partnership

Connect with Jennifer & SmartLab:

• Website: smartlablearning.com
• Twitter/X: @smartlab_tweets
• Facebook: @SmartLabLearning
• Instagram: @smartlablearning
• YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiY2g9pX2nxcLiWF8UpBTBw
• Jennifer's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-berry-9a05113/

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Chuck Ridgeway is the Automation Technology Manager & Senior Customer Advocate at Horner Automation in Indianapolis, Indiana. As an engineer in the automation and robotics industry for over 30 years, Chuck has seen both the changes and valuable uses of automation and robotics in our world, and is an important voice for educators to hear about the value of STEM learning for future careers.

Horner Automation has been part of some truly unique projects in their many years in the industry, creating hardware and software that helps make businesses to homes to schools run smoothly. Their sensors, controllers, and automation have been involved with everything from major sports stadiums, Las Vegas resort attractions, cruise ships, and snowmaking at ski resorts, to the US postal service, agricultural facilities, various food & beverage producers, water/wastewater facilities, power management and fuel storage.

Horner is currently offering, free for qualifying educational institutions, one of their powerful Horner Controllers to help eliminate lab-time bottlenecks and time limitations. The use of an OCS as part of our Academic Program makes it easy and cost-effective for each student to have their own lab equipment and be able to meet their requirements for your automation educational program. Learn more about it at hornerautomation.com/product/academic-program

Connect with Chuck & Horner Automation:

• Website: hornerautomation.com
• Horner's Education Resources: hornerautomation.com/product/academic-program
• YouTube: Horner Automation YouTube
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chuck-ridgeway-79993210

Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:

• Website: dailystem.com
• Twitter/X: @dailystem
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