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The Power of (STEM)2

The Power of (STEM)2

Written by: Dr. Michael Hammond-Todd
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Join us for a series of (STEM)2 podcasts set to explore the diverse STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics with education. Each episode we will be discussing STEM as it relates to K-12 and community education projects, ideas and creating a more inclusive and diverse system of STEM education for future generations.Dr. Michael Hammond-Todd Science
Episodes
  • Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research

    Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research
    Aug 17 2026
    Series 10 Episode 1: Fall Series - Back to School and Educational Research — In the first episode of our 10th series we return to school and examine to topics and opportunities in educational research for this year. Key topics graduate and doctoral students might want to explore continue to evolve around how AI is transforming teaching and learning for children including possible negative impacts on student achievements and the environment that data centres may have in many small and rural communities where they are sighted. We also discuss 2026 is proving to be a particularly important year for research related to STEAM education as it relates to changing policies and funding in North America. In the news we look at news related to the new school year. (S10E1)

    Website Link: Educational Statistics for Canada from Statistics Canada
    Website Link: Educational Statistics for the United States from NCES

    Educational Article on AI Effects on Learning: AI Paper on Learning

    News Article: Smithsonian Article on Data Centres
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    13 mins
  • (STEM)2 S9E6 Multicultural Inclusion and Decolonizing Island STEAM Education

    (STEM)2 S9E6 Multicultural Inclusion and Decolonizing Island STEAM Education
    Jul 17 2026
    Series 9 Episode 6 : Multicultural Inclusion and Decolonizing Island STEAM — In the final episode of the summer Island STEAM we are exploring the importance of multicultural inclusion in Island STEAM that also decolonizes teaching and learning processes. More specifically we will be looking at how the sheer cultural and linguistic diversities existing in island communities around the world require educational process that acknowledge the complex educational and colonial histories existing in many of the world’s inhabited worlds today. Like previous episodes in this series, place-based learning that also centres on the cultural practices, perspectives and histories of the world’s diverse communities as it relates to STEAM education requires more collaborative, culturally centred and decolonizing educational practices in teaching and learning that not only benefits our students but the surrounding communities and society as well. In the news we look at island statistics, the impact of colonization on islands and indigenous tourism on Vancouver Island.

    Math Link: How many islands are there in the world?

    Education Link: How colonialism still shapes extinctions today, from species losses to disappearing languages.

    News Link: 5 Indigenous Tours on Vancouver Island
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    10 mins
  • (STEM)2 S9E5 Bonus Episode - - Who were the ten most influential scientists of the past 250 years?

    (STEM)2 S9E5 Bonus Episode - - Who were the ten most influential scientists of the past 250 years?
    Jul 5 2026
    In this bonus episode we journey through the remarkable history of science by exploring the lives and discoveries of ten of the most influential scientists of the past 250 years. From Albert Einstein's revolutionary theories of relativity and Charles Darwin's explanation of evolution to Marie Curie's pioneering work on radioactivity and Alan Turing's foundations of modern computing, we examine how these extraordinary thinkers transformed our understanding of the natural world and forever changed human society. Along the way, we uncover the stories behind their groundbreaking discoveries, the challenges they overcame, and the lasting impact their work continues to have on medicine, technology, communication, and everyday life. Whether you're a lifelong science enthusiast, an educator, or simply curious about the people who shaped our modern world, this episode offers an inspiring look at the history of scientific discovery and the power of curiosity to change the future.
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    12 mins
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