X-STEM All Access episodes will be released throughout the 2023 school year and available on-demand at no cost. Tune-in to every episode to hear from a diverse group of STEM role models.
X-STEM All Access – presented by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force – is a free on-demand series for middle and high schoolers designed to get students excited about STEM.
Students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes will premiere throughout the school year and will be available on-demand to fit in your schedule.
Access all episodes in the on-demand video library or browse through the lesson plan library for NGSS and CASEL aligned lessons.
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About Our Speakers
X-STEM All Access episodes will be released throughout the 2023 school year and available on-demand at no cost. Tune-in to every episode to hear from a diverse group of STEM role models.
This ionosphere physicist at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is part of a team of scientists and engineers at the forefront of magnetosphere research. Hear about Capt Schwalbe's exciting role as a physicist and "meteorologist for space"!
Better known as the Hip Hop M.D., he's an engineer and science communicator using pop culture to make STEM fun!
This licensed professional engineer is the Deputy Base Civil Engineer at Goldwater Air National Guard Base. Learn about her role to oversee maintenance, repair, and construction for the base and how she's used her engineering background in both civilian and U.S. military roles.
She's an engineer and science communicator with a passion for showing the creativity of science!
She's a flight commander for the newest branch of the Armed Forces. Get a glimpse into Capt Reed's journey and life as a U.S. Space Force Space Operations Officer.
She's a payload systems engineer in the space industry and a science communicator with a passion to inspire women and minority groups about STEM.
He's a Satellite Navigation Technology Area Lead at the Space Vehicles Directorate for the U.S. Air Force. Hear how his work with GPS technology impacts all of us!
She's an environmental engineer and research scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) who is on a mission to extend humanity’s time on earth by making it safe for all living things.
Learn about his job managing the development of emerging Space Domain Awareness (SDA) technologies within the Air Force Research Laboratory!
Hear about his role as Project Manager of the Hypersonic Plasma Re-entry Effects Program within the Air Force Research Laboratory!
She's an engineer and STEM educator with a passion to get students excited about STEM subjects and careers.
His work in Optical Systems at Space Delta 2 supports critical Space Domain Awareness missions - knowing where all things are located in space - for the U.S. Space Force.
Her role as the Aerospace Physiology Flight Chief at the Air Combat Command’s busiest hypoxia training hub helps keep Air Force pilots safe in the air.
She's a combat-ready F-35A fighter jet pilot, ready to deploy anywhere in the world.
She's an engineer, STEAM advocate, and superhero scientist who is well known for her work as a TV host on Science Channel shows such as Mythbusters and Scijinks.
Hear about his career as a Weather Flight Commander for the U.S. Air Force and learn about opportunities in meteorology you might not have been aware of.
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Join engineer and STEM communicator Maynard Okereke A.K.A. “The Hip Hop MD” for an engaging conversation with Capt Matthew Steiner and his work as a Weather Flight Commander for the U.S. Air Force
Join STEAM Power Media STEM communicator, Erin Winick Anthony, for an engaging conversation with Sgt Jeffrey Shields and his work in Optical Systems at Space Delta 2 supports critical Space Domain Awareness missions – knowing where all things are located in space – for the U.S. Space Force.
Join engineer and TV host, Tamara Robertson, for an engaging conversation with Capt Ariel Knepper about her role as an F-35 pilot with the U.S. Air Force!
Join engineer and STEM educator Aspen Meineke for an engaging conversation with Capt Jason Seik about his role as Project Manager of the Hypersonic Plasma Re-entry Effects Program within the Air Force Research Laboratory!
Join engineer and science communicator Maynard Okereke a.k.a. “Hip Hop M.D.” for an engaging conversation with Capt Adrian Castillo about his job managing the development of emerging Space Domain Awareness (SDA) technologies within the Air Force Research Laboratory!
Join environmental engineer and research scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Dr. Tracy Fanara for a Q&A session with Capt Colton Mott of the U.S. Air Force. Get a glimpse into Capt Mott’s journey and life as a Satellite Navigation Technology Area Lead.
Join aerospace systems engineer and science communicator Susie Martínez for a Q&A session with Capt Tasia Reed of the U.S. Space Force. Get a glimpse into Capt Reed’s journey and life as a U.S. Space Force Space Operations Officer.
Join engineer and science communicator Erin Winick Anthony for an inspiring conversation with U.S. Air Force civil engineer Lt Col Cassandra McCloud. Hear how Lt Col McCloud has used her experience as a civil and bio-environmental engineer in both civilian and military roles.
Join engineer and science communicator Maynard Okereke a.k.a. “Hip Hop M.D.” for an engaging conversation with Capt Sophia Schwalbe about her exciting role as a physicist and “meteorologist for space”!
Join engineer and TV host Tamara Robertson for an engaging conversation with engineer Joan Melendez Misner. Learn what it’s like to be a space engineer and planetary defender at NASA!
Join Mr. Fascinate Justin Shaifer for a close-up look at the career of Air Force data scientist TSgt Terica Clewis. Learn how her work designing innovative software systems helps the U.S. Air Force efficiently manage, store and process large-scale data.
Join Global STEM Ambassador Jay Flores on a deep dive with shark researchers and cinematographers Lauren and Joe Romeiro. Hear from this shark researching team and their efforts to study, document, and educate the public about these awe-inspiring apex predators.
Join flight test engineer Kate Gunderson for conversation with Airbus helicopter pilot Esther Beckett. Learn what it’s like to excel in a career in aviation!
Join Tracy Fanara, environmental engineer and NOAA research scientist, for a conversation with NASA climate scientist Josh Willis. Learn about his work to understand the role that the ocean plays in melting Greenland’s glaciers and the impact on global sea level rise. Meet Climate Elvis and sing along to The Climate Rock!
Join Kevin J DeBruin, former NASA rocket scientist and space educator, for an in-depth conversation with Space Force Guardian Chief Abifarin Scott. Did you know that ALL career fields in the Space Force – the newest branch of the United States Armed Forces – are STEM-related? Learn about Chief Scott’s work with space satellite systems and how this technology impacts our daily lives.
Join engineer and TV host Tamara Robertson for an engaging conversation with The Classy Chemist, Dr. Yasmine Daniels. Did you know the many ways that chemistry impacts our daily lives? Learn how this chemist and industrial hygienist is working to make the workplace and the environment a cleaner and safer place for everyone.
