STEMCAST with Dr. Reagan Flowers

Gary studied at the University of Wisconsin and obtained a Masters of Fine Arts from University of Illinois Champaign. One of Gary’s biggest challenged was learning the administrative aspects to the art world; “you’re trained for the technical aspects of art, not the admin part. The joy of life creeps into your art making. Gary provides good advice on experiencing life and bringing that into your art. Art can be a way for you to process what happened in life. It can be therapeutic. One’s

Trisha Frederick, PE, Utility Engineer for Costello Engineering, a Civil Engineering consulting firm based in Houston, TX. Trisha outlines the path to engineering from obtaining an educational standpoint and career development. Engineering is the study of failure that creates solutions. For more information visit http://cstem-break.ning.com/

Padma Narayan, PhD, Sr. R&D Manager outlines the intersection of various science fields that has led to her career path. Early in her career she contributed to the research and development of therapeutic pharmaceuticals. Further mentioning the technology behind our household goods, personal care items, we consume frequently. From her youth she was challenged by her parents and teachers. Her high school chemistry teacher stated that engineering is the way of the future and it stuck with her

Dr. Assata Richards provides great insight on the correlation between sociology and STEM on how we need to understand the problems in society; yet preparing our students to become practitioners for advancement. Dr. Richards challenges us with the following questions: What does education allow you to do for yourself? Family? Community? How do you learn from the world around you? Dr. Richards finds fulfillment by stating "I have control over contribution to the lives of others." Knowledge

STEMCAST is a podcast designed to entertain teachers and students on CSTEM professions. Dr. Reagan Flowers interviews professionals and entrepreneurs from various walks of life on how communication, science, technology, engineering, and math play a vital role in their day-to-day lives. For more information visit http://cstem-break.ning.com/.