Office Hours: How They Got the Coolest Jobs in STEM
Office Hours: How They Got the Coolest Jobs in STEM
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What’s it really like to work in STEM? We’re talking to the people who live it.
Office Hours brings you inside the world of science, tech, engineering, and math—with unfiltered stories from the innovators, builders, creators, and problem-solvers shaping our future. From climate warriors and coders to aerospace engineers and AI innovators, these are the jobs you didn’t know existed—and the paths you didn’t know were possible.
From the National STEM Festival, powered by EXPLR.
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The podcast explores a variety of topics within STEM, including innovative careers, climate change, engineering challenges, and the intersection of STEM and media. Episodes highlight transformative journeys, such as Rowan Palmer's work on inflatable habitats for space missions, Jacob Wycoff's experiences as a climate reporter, and Emily Calandrelli's transition from engineering to television hosting, offering listeners a deeper understanding of modern STEM fields.
What’s it really like to work in STEM? We’re talking to the people who live it.
Office Hours brings you inside the world of science, tech, engineering, and math—with unfiltered stories from the innovators, builders, creators, and problem-solvers shaping our future. From climate warriors and coders to aerospace engineers and AI innovators, these are the jobs you didn’t know existed—and the paths you didn’t know were possible.
From the National STEM Festival, powered by EXPLR.
What is an Imagineer? Today’s guest, Karin Hanson, breaks it all down — and reveals what it’s like to bring Disney magic to life through science, technology, engineering, and math.
Karin talks about her role at Disney Imagineering, the collaborative process behind park attractions, and why no one path leads to a job like hers. From creative problem-solving to complex engineering challenges, Karin shows how imagination and STEM go hand in hand.
Guest: Karin Hanson – Disney Imagineer, designing immersive experiences at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and innovation
Host: Kari Byron – Founder EXPLR, Co-Director National STEM Festival, former Mythbuster
Brought to you by the National STEM Festival , powered by EXPLR.
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