In this first episode of the STEM Heroes podcast, host David Young talks to Adam Rangwala, a mechanical engineer who found his way into STEM education teaching drones to elementary school students.
Adam shares his journey from working as an aerospace machinist to consulting and then pivoting to teaching STEM skills like coding drones. He gives insights into the joys and challenges of getting 3rd-5th graders excited about programming drones like the DJI Tello using simulators and hands-on activities.
You'll hear a hilarious cautionary tale of a drone lesson gone awry due to windy conditions. Adam offers valuable advice on structured curriculum, managing classroom tech issues, and ensuring successful drone implementations in schools.
Whether you're an educator, administrator, student, or just a fan of drones and STEM learning, this episode provides an engaging look at real-world drone education. Tune in for stories, lessons learned, and words of wisdom from the trenches of teaching drones to kids.
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