Summary

In this episode, I interview Anna Iarotska, the co-founder and CEO of Robo Wunderkind, a tech company that provides robotics coding and STEM programs for children. We discuss the importance of early exposure to technology and STEM subjects, the need for diversity in STEM fields, and the challenges and opportunities in STEM education in different countries. Anna shares success stories of schools implementing Robo Wunderkind’s programs and emphasizes the importance of resilience and problem-solving skills in STEM. She also highlights the impact of science and technology advancements in society.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Creating Robo Wunderkind
08:00 The Importance of STEM Education
13:00 Promoting Diversity in STEM
18:00 Approaches to STEM Education in Different Countries
23:00 Goals of Robo Wunderkind
28:00 Success Stories and Impact
33:00 Best Piece of Advice
35:00 Raving about Something Awesome
41:00 Conclusion and Appreciation

Resources Mentioned In Show

• https://www.robowunderkind.com/us/home
• https://iowastem.org/Scale-Up
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaiarotska/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_All_Mankind_(TV_series)