Produced by QCRA(Queen City Robotics Alliance). This podcast is to facilitate communication between businesses, schools, government, professional societies, faith-based institutions, and other community service organizations to promote career readiness and enhance upward economic mobility. We also work closely with the STEM roundtable group in Charlotte to promote awareness of education supporting programs featured by area businesses, schools, government, professional societies, faith-based institutions, and other community service organizations.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the podcast with notes and videos.
What can a robotics competition program teach the next gen?
Devika, a high school robotics team captain, recounts how FIRST Robotics sparked her passion for engineering, fostered leadership skills, and boosted her confidence, offering invaluable experiences beyond the classroom in this interview.
12 Feb 2022
Helping Next Generation with STEM by SIM
Elizabeth and Chris from SIM Charlotte chapter discuss their passion for promoting STEM through K-12 programs, scholarships, and adult training, ensuring a future talent pool in this interview.
26 Aug 2021
Why Bosch Invests in FIRST
Susan Tippy, engineering manager at Bosch, reveals why Bosch invests in the FIRST Robotics Program, highlighting the long-term benefits for both the company and the community in this interview.
4 Aug 2021
NSBE for Future Black Engineers
Tony Stanford and Quincy Smith from NSBE discuss how the organization cultivates future Black engineers through early STEM engagement, offering professional development, in this interview.
6 Jul 2021
Tell me about Tech Careers
Todd discusses the rapid growth of IT jobs in North Carolina, highlighting the advantages of IT careers across diverse industries and their flexibility for remote work, in an interview with Diadre.
16 Jun 2021
SIM by Todd and Daidre
Todd and Daidre discuss the evolving role of professional societies in today's industries, highlighting the need for adaptation to advance individual careers; this is an informative discussion.
10 May 2021
Seeing Herself in STEM
Science teacher Keith Burgess discusses the importance of introducing STEM to students early, especially to improve diversity and provide role models in the field in this interview.
16 Apr 2021
Human = Problem Solver, Rob Seymour Interview
Rob Seymour, CEO of Seymour Advanced Technologies, discusses the complementary roles of humans and robots in the workforce, emphasizing human problem-solving skills in an interview with the host.
9 Mar 2021
The Path in Your Hand
Stephen Sauier recounts his unconventional path from anthropology and biology to becoming president of the Carolinas Aviation Museum, discussing the museum's vision in this interview.
22 Feb 2021
Fleurix by Jocelyn - bonus episode
Jocelyn Keung discusses the creation of the Fleurix Conference in Charlotte, which addresses the lack of diverse learning opportunities for women in tech, leading to her recognition as an emerging tech leader; this is an interview.
22 Feb 2021
Software Engineer - Jocelyn Keung
Senior Software Engineer Jocelyn Keung shares her insights on the diverse applications of software engineering and emphasizes problem-solving skills over coding, in this interview.
12 Feb 2021
The sport that everyone can go pro
This episode explores how FIRST robotics fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication through project-based learning, simulating a small business environment where teams design and build robots for sports competitions.
5 Feb 2021
What is my career?
Mike Realon discusses Olympic High School's approach to ensuring students are career-ready, addressing concerns about education decisions and workforce needs in this interview.
20 Jan 2021
Where are the jobs?
This episode explores STEM careers and their potential to improve economic mobility within communities, offering insights into better income opportunities that may not require a college degree.
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Devika
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Tony Stanford
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Diadre
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