Outside of the Box

Talking STEM and Survivor with Christian Hubicki on Outside of the Box

For this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Christian Hubicki who is not only an accomplished robotics professor, but has also competed on TV's Survivor - recently as part of Season 50. We chatted about everything from the incorportation of AI into bipedal robots, what movies got robots "right" and using critical thinking skills while playing the game of Survivor. This is one that should delight STEM and Survivor enthusiasts alike!

Marifer w/Reinvented Magazine Talks About Princesses With Power Tools on Outside of the Box

For this episode, I sat down with Marifer of Reinvented Magazine. Our discussion centers on their Princesses with Power Tools program which adds a bit of whimsy to teaching kids real life skills and show them that they are capable of more than they think! We also spoke about Marifer's background and other things that Reinvented is working on to help spread a love of STEM and get more women and girls opportunities to pursue a career in STEM fields.

Xyla Foxlin Talks About Aviation, Being a Maker & More on Outside of the Box

In this special episode, get ready for an incredible conversation with the amazing Xyla Foxlin. We sat down to chat about her love of aviation, her STEM journey, her passions and more! As a STEM creator, it was truly a pleasure to talk to someone who has really paved the way and you're in for an incredible discussion in this episode.   Check out Xyla! https://www.youtube.com/@xylafoxlin

Robot Archetype Series Deep Dive: Melty Brains, Shell Spinners & Ring Spinners

We're diving into some archetypes that will leave your head spinning as they are some of the most complex to build. I spoke with the teams behind The Greatest Challenge, Chonkiv and Event Horizon/Singularity about each of their robots and how they stack up against each other. If you ever wanted to learn more about these archetypes or if you are thinking of designing one yourself - this is a perfect episode to check out!

National STEM Champion Elle Saleeby on Outside of the Box

On this episode, I talked with National STEM Champion Elle Saleeby who took a scary situation and turned it into an innovative opportunity to help fellow young people. Kids are frequently in danger of being hit by a vehicle while walking to school. When Elle experienced this herself, she recognized a need to have better protection and developed a backpack insert. Hear all about her amazing project and what she is looking forward to at the National STEM Festival.