Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 2 of the Adventures in Learning podcast. Our very first guest of 2023 is Dr. Mary Payton. You are in for such a treat. We have a STEM pioneer, educator, author, and  All About STEM radio programhost on the episode today (and she's a personal hero of mine).

[01:16] Let's meet Dr. Mary Payton

[03:42]  What was some of the biggest obstacles or challenges that Dr Mary faced when she was serving in the military or working as a teacher? What were some of the things she overcame as a woman in STEM?

[07:33] The importance of hands-on STEM education for early childhood and elementary students 

[10:17] Roller coaster connections to STEM learning

[12:29] Importance of picture books and hands-on learning in STEM education 

[13:46] Dr Diane: So how are you including technology in the classes you're teaching these days?

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[16:33]  Taylor’s STEM Adventures: Hawaii and Taylor’s STEM Adventures: Texas. 

[19:05] The importance of stopping to see the beauty around us (and connecting it to STEM)

[22:48] Rebooting the All About STEM radio show

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[27:36] Dr. Mary's most surprising interviews 

[35:17] Favorite picture books and book influences 

[36:26]  Erin Twamley's Capturing Cow Farts and Burpsand connections to the world around us

[37:44] What currently brings Dr Mary joy?

[39:28] What does Dr Mary think  are the biggest challenges and opportunities for STEM education?

As a blast from the past, check out the All About STEM Radio interview Dr. Mary did with Jen Coleman and me when we were working at a children’s museum together.

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