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30: Project-Based STEM Opportunities w/ Dr. Ben Finio

All it takes is one pivotal moment in a student’s life to inspire a lifetime of learning or a future vocation.

In this episode of Authentic Educators, our guest is Dr. Ben Finio, the Lead Staff Scientist for Science Buddies, a nonprofit that designs STEM exercises for students K-12. Our conversation focuses on an incredible project he works on which challenges students to design various structures using basic building blocks. This year’s challenge is a Ball Run; prior years’ challenges include a Rocket Catcher and Rubber Band Car challenge.

In the episode, Dr. Finio fondly recalls a moment in…

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