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Episode 2, Season 3 of the STEM Yard podcast

Jan 27, 2025

Episode 2: Dr. Natalie Nelson

The STEM Yard podcast is back and better than ever! 🎉 Join our host, Alonzo Alexander, as he kicks off this exciting season with a special guest—build event expert Greg Womack-Adams! 👷‍♂️ With 15 years of experience volunteering with NC Science Olympiad and the prestigious Jason Painter Distinguished Service award under his belt, Greg has incredible insights to share. From his early days as a competitor to his journey as an Event Leader, Greg reveals his tips for mastering build events and pursuing a career in structural engineering. Whether you're a competitor or a Science Olympiad enthusiast, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice you won’t want to miss! Tune in now and elevate your build event game! 🏗️ 

The STEM Yard Podcast - Episode 1 of the 2025 season

Jan 13, 2025

Episode 1: Greg Womack-Adams

The STEM Yard podcast is back and better than ever! 🎉 Join our host, Alonzo Alexander, as he kicks off this exciting season with a special guest—build event expert Greg Womack-Adams! 👷‍♂️ With 15 years of experience volunteering with NC Science Olympiad and the prestigious Jason Painter Distinguished Service award under his belt, Greg has incredible insights to share. From his early days as a competitor to his journey as an Event Leader, Greg reveals his tips for mastering build events and pursuing a career in structural engineering. Whether you're a competitor or a Science Olympiad enthusiast, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice you won’t want to miss! Tune in now and elevate your build event game! 🏗️ 

2024 SONT - Part 2

Jun 6, 2024

Episode 11: 2024 SONT Part 2

In part two of our coverage, we’ll get insights from Michigan Science Olympiad Director Paul Voydanoff and Science Olympiad Executive Director Elizabeth Mulkerrin, who will share their perspectives on the… 

2024 SONT - Part 1

Jun 6, 2024

Episode 10: 2024 SONT Part 1

Get ready for an inside look at the 40th National Science Olympiad Tournament! In part one of our coverage, we’re live from Michigan State University to hear from the North… 

May 15, 2024

Episode 9: An Inspiring STEM Career Story

Tune in to the STEM Yard podcast as host Alonzo Alexander sits down with Delaney Carey from ABB. Delaney shares her inspiring journey to a fulfilling career in STEM, starting… 

Apr 25, 2024

Episode 8: State Tournament Recap

You won’t want to miss this week’s episode of the STEM Yard podcast, because we are  recaping the 2024 NC Science Olympiad State Tournament! 🎉 Your host, Alonzo Alexander, is on… 

Mar 25, 2024

Episode 7: State Tournament Special

In this week’s episode of The STEM Yard, Alonzo chats with NC Science Olympiad Director Lisa Giacomelli and Program Coordinator Jayne Carlisle about the upcoming 2024 State Tournament on NC State’s… 

The STEM Yard - Episode 6 with Sidney Wilkerson Hill

Mar 11, 2024

Episode 6: Sidney Wilkerson-Hill

Hold onto your test tubes because we’ve got a real scientific gem for you! Introducing Sidney Wilkerson-Hill, NC State Alum, brilliant Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at UNC Chapel Hill… 

Feb 26, 2024

Episode 5: 50 Years with Rooney Coffman

Join Alonzo as he sits down with Rooney Coffman, the Director of the prestigious Laurinburg Tournament – the oldest Science Olympiad tournament in North Carolina. Let’s celebrate 50 years of… 

Feb 12, 2024

Episode 4: Renee’s “Tree-mendous” Resources

Get ready to take your forestry skills to the next level!  In this episode, we have the incredible Renee Strnad, Event Leader for Forestry, as our special guest.  Renee, a…