Raising Resilient Creators Podcast

Today in STEM History - May 5, 2008. Tesla Motors, unveiled Roadster, the first commercially
available electric sports car. The electric vehicle (EV) landscape has evolved with more
affordable options, battery technology and charging infrastructure growth. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#SustainableTransportation #EVHistory

Today in STEM History - May 4, 2003, the first cloned mule called Idaho Gem, was born.
Researchers at the University of Idaho demonstrated the first application of cloning technology to a
hybrid animal like a mule. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #Biotechnology

Today in STEM History - May 3, 2000, the "Love Letter" computer virus, also known as the
ILOVEYOU worm, spread like wildfire across the globe, infecting millions of personal computers.
This event highlighted the importance of cybersecurity awareness, user education and timely
software updates and security patches. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stem

Today in STEM History - May 2, 2000, a policy lifted restrictions on Global Positioning System
(GPS) access allowing for widespread civilian use of a technology previously reserved for the U.S.
military. Satellite engineering, signal processing, and orbital mechanics play a crucial role in GPS
technology. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #GPSHistory #LocationTech

Today in STEM History - May 1, 2013, researchers at the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign unveiled a revolutionary multi-lens digital camera mimicking the compound eye
of insects. The innovation holds promise for applications like enhanced professional photography,
improved robotics and virtual reality. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #ScienceInspiresTech

Today in STEM History - April 30, 2001,
Dennis Tito, a millionaire entrepreneur, became the first space tourist paying nearly $20 Million
to orbit Earth aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for eight days. Tito's flight spurred
companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin to develop more affordable and accessible space travel
technologies. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #SpaceX #FutureofSpace #SpaceTourismHistory

Today in STEM History - April 29, 2004,
Google filed for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the SEC aiming to raise $2.7 Billion by
selling its shares to the public for the first time. This successful IPO paved the way for other tech
companies to go public, fueling the tech boom of the mid-2000s. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#IPO #generationX #genX #GoogleIPO #TechInnovation

Today in STEM History - April 28th, 2003, Apple Computer launched the iTunes Music Store
changing the way we discover, purchase, and listen to music. It provided a convenient,
affordable way to access millions of songs utilizing Digital Rights Management (DRM)
technology to prevent unauthorized copying of purchased songs. Modern DRM focuses on
preventing unauthorized access and distribution rather than restricting user devices. #stem
#stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education
#childcare #MusicRevolution #iTunes21 #21YearsOfiTunes #@AppleMusic

Today in STEM History - April 26, 2009, a bitter patent dispute for wireless chip technology was
settled between two longtime rivals with Qualcomm agreeing to pay Broadcom $891 million. The
mobile chip industry has evolved since 2009 with the rise of 4G and 5G cellular networks offering
significantly faster data speeds and improved capacity. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #MobileChips
#IntellectualProperty

Today in STEM History - April 25, 1980,
Activision was founded as the first-ever third-party software developer for video game
consoles.Activision's entry fueled a surge in new games and genres, catering to a wider range
of player interests. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #ThirdPartyGames #Activision

Today in STEM History - April 24, 2014
Google, Apple, Intel, and other tech giants reached an agreement in a class-action lawsuit
accusing them of colluding to prevent employees from jumping ship. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#TechWorkers #FairCompetition

Today in STEM History - April 23, 1994,
scientists at Fermi National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, discovered the top
quark after years of data collection and meticulous analysis involving quantum mechanics and
particle interactions.The top quark's discovery was a major triumph for the Standard Model of
particle physics. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #ParticlePhysics

Today in STEM History - 22nd April 1986, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
approved the world's first vaccine developed using a genetically engineered virus. Genetically
engineered vaccines revolutionized the field of veterinary medicine and played a crucial role in
developing some human vaccines. The technology used is different from mRNA vaccines
produced for COVID-19. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #vaccines #mRNA

Today in STEM History - 21st April, 2000,
the US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, went into effect. To protect children in
the digital age, COPPA established clear guidelines for websites and online services changing the
way websites handle information from users under 13. African Union Child Online Safety and
Empowerment Policy and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Europe are two examples
of similar policies in the world. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #ChildrensPrivacy #DigitalParenting

Today in STEM History - April 20th, 2001,
Dell Computers dethroned Compaq to become the world's leading manufacturer of personal
computers. Today, while Dell remains a major player, the rise of mobile computing with laptops,
tablets, and smartphones has redefined personal computing. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#generationX #genX #PChistory #TechInnovation

Today in STEM History - April 19th, 2021,
the Ingenuity helicopter, became the first powered aircraft to achieve controlled flight on another
planet – Mars. The mission showcased advancements in miniaturization, lightweight materials,
and autonomous navigation, paving the way for future scout drones and aerial vehicles that can
explore areas inaccessible to rovers. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #Ingenuity #MarsHelicopter
#SpaceExploration #MarsFlight

Today in STEM History - April 18th, 1919,
Esther Afua Ocloo, the Ghanaian Microlending Pioneer, and co-founder of Women's World
Banking, was born.
Microlending is a system of providing small loans to empower individuals, typically those who
wouldn't qualify for traditional bank loans. Ocloo's work inspired the global microfinance
movement and she was recognized with the prestigious 1990 African Prize for Leadership.
#stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory
#education #childcare #WomenEmpowerment, #SDGs, #GenderEquality
#FinancialEmpowerment #WomenInBusiness #Microfinance #EstherOcloo #MicroloansMatter

Today in STEM History - 17 April, 2014, NASA’s Kepler space telescope confirmed the
discovery of the first Earth-size planet in the habitable zone of another star.
#stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory
#education #childcare #NASA #Kepler #aerospace #Exoplanets #Kepler #AreWeAlone
#SpaceExploration #Kepler186f

Today in STEM History - April 16th, 1944,
Allied forces started bombing Belgrade, the capital of Yugoslavia during World War II to weaken
German forces, and disrupt their supply lines. Modern bombs and missiles like ballistic missiles,
cruise missiles and explosive drones with self-propulsion, guidance systems, and longer range
offer greater precision and ability to strike from a distance. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #WW2 #Belgrade
#NeverForget #Peacebuilding #Warfare #worldWar3 #drones #missiles

Today in STEM History - April 15th, 1990,
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Hubble Space
Telescope, a powerful observatory, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, aimed to transform
our understanding of the universe. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #HubbleTelescope
#SpaceExploration #HubbleMoments

Today in STEM History - April 14th, 2008,
video rental giant Blockbuster made a billion-dollar bid to acquire electronics retailer Circuit City.
The saga serves as a cautionary tale about failing to adapt to technological disruption. #stem
#stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education
#childcare ##generationx #genx #Blockbuster #RetailFail #Innovation #BusinessStrategy
#resilience

Today in STEM History - April 13th, 1960
the United States launched Transit 1B, the world's first operational satellite navigation system.
Transit 1B laid the groundwork for the Global Positioning System (GPS). #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#NavigationHistory #TechTimeline #Innovation #Transportation

Today in STEM History - April 12th, 1981,
the HP-41C became the first programmable calculator ever used in space aboard NASA's
Columbia shuttle. The HP-41C, with its ability to store and run pre-programmed routines gave
astronauts more autonomy.
#stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory
#education #childcare #HP41C #SpaceHistory

Today in STEM History - April 11th, 2014,
Twitter revolutionized engagement with real-time web notifications using Server-Sent Events and
WebSockets. Today, real-time notifications are a cornerstone of most social media platforms. They
have become an essential tool for News Organizations, Marketers and Customer Service. #stem
#stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education
#childcare #TwitterHistory #SocialMediaEvolution #Marketing #SocialMediaStrategy

Today in STEM History - 10th April 2014, France amended its work agreement granting
employees the "right to disconnect," effectively banning companies from sending work emails
after 6 PM. Constant connectivity was linked to increased stress, anxiety, burnout and decreased
productivity. With the law, after-hours email checking declined. The "right to disconnect" became a
cornerstone of French work culture and remains the most comprehensive legislation of its kind.
#stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory
#education #childcare #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #RightToDisconnect
#WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth

Today in STEM History - April 9th, 1998,
Seiko Instruments unveiled the world's first wrist-worn Personal Computer (PC), a pioneering
device that paved the way for the smartwatches we know today way before companies like
Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit became major players in the wearable tech market. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#WearableTechHistory #TechEvolution

Today in STEM History - April 8th, 1886,
German scientist Dr. Carl Gassner received a patent for the world's first commercially viable "dry
cell" battery. Gassner's design used a paste made of zinc chloride and ammonium chloride,
eliminating the risk of spills and leaks, and was more compact and user-friendly.It inspired the
vast array of dry cell and rechargeable batteries we use today like alkaline, lithium-ion, and
nickel-metal hydride batteries. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #BatteryHistory #TechInnovation

Today in STEM History - April 7th, 1969,
the publication of a document titled "RFC 1" (Request for Comments 1) laid the groundwork for
the internet we know today.
Authored by Vint Cerf and Steve Crocker, RFC 1 outlined a vision for computers to
communicate. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #TechHistory #InternetRevolution

Today in STEM History - April 6th, 1957, shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, established the
iconic Greek national carrier, Olympic Airways. Onassis saw the potential for a thriving national
airline in Greece's growing tourism industry. The airline became a major economic driver,
creating jobs, stimulating tourism, and fostering international connections. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#GreekHistory #aviationHistory

Today in STEM History - April 5th 1910,
The Transandine Railway was officially inaugurated, connecting Chile and Argentina across the
formidable Andes Mountains. The 1,408-kilometer (875-mile) railway provided a vital trade route
and facilitated cultural exchange between the two countries. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#EngineeringMarvels #SouthAmericanHistory

Today in STEM History - April 4th, 1983,
Space Shuttle Challenger launched on its maiden voyage, mission STS-6, ushering in a new
era for reusable spacecraft and human spaceflight.The concept of reusable spacecraft
continues to inspire innovation, influencing the development of vehicles by companies like
SpaceX and Blue Origin. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #SpaceExploration #TechHistory

Today in STEM History - April 3rd, 2007,
a French TGV high-speed train, code-named V150, became the World's Fastest Conventional
Train. The V150 project pushed the boundaries of train design and engineering, with innovations
in aerodynamics, materials science, and power systems. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #HighSpeedRail
#TechHistory

Today in STEM History - April 2nd, 2008, Leo Apotheker was appointed co-CEO of SAP, a leader
in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Apotheker sowed the seeds of cloud adoption.
Cloud computing relies heavily on advanced technologies like virtualization, distributed
computing, and data center infrastructure. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #TechHistory #CloudAdoption

Today in STEM History - April 1st, 2014,
chipmaker AMD announced a multi-year deal with Mentor Graphics to embed AMD processors
based Systems on a Chip (SoCs) into internet appliances. SoCs are miniaturized circuits that
integrate various electronic components like processors, memory, and input/output controllers
onto a single chip to power Internet of Things (IoT) devices. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#SmartHomeHistory #TechInnovation

Today in STEM History - 31 March, 1999,
Warner Bros released sci-fi thriller: The Matrix. Directed by the Wachowski Brothers, the film
explored a world where reality might be a simulated construct referencing computer science
concepts like artificial intelligence and virtual reality. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #generationx #genx
#TheMatrix #SciFiMovies #Philosophy

Today in STEM History - 29 March, 2001,
Pfizer, IBM, and Microsoft created Amicore, an independent company dedicated to developing
software solutions for doctors' offices. Its goal was to streamline Electronic health records (EHR)
for secure patient data storage, appointment scheduling and communication, billing and
insurance management. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #HealthcareIT #MedicalTechnology
#DigitalTransformation

Today in STEM History - 28 March, 1995,
Kodak released the DC40 digital camera that shifted consumer photography from expensive film
and limited shots to digital cameras offering instant previews and reusability. Consumer
photography is now a ubiquitous, digital experience. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #photography
DigitalPhotography #TechHistory #KodakMoment

Today in STEM History - 27 March, 1998,
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) approved Viagra, the first oral medication for
erectile dysfunction (ED). Viagra's discovery is an example of drug repositioning for treating
different conditions. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #Viagra #EDawareness #SexualHealth #ScienceMatters

Today in STEM History - 26 March, 2008 ,
Motorola, a telecom giant, decided to split into two separate publicly traded companies.
Motorola's story in telecom is one of innovation, market leadership, and eventually, strategic
adaptation. Their early innovations paved the way for the mobile phone revolution, and their
contributions to network infrastructure continue to be felt today. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#TechHistory #MotorolaMemories #TheFutureofTech #BusinessDecisions #BusinessTalk
#OpenDiscussion #Galvin

Today in STEM History - 25 March 1992, Microsoft released Excel 4.0, a game-changer
spreadsheet. Excel holds the record for being the most widely used spreadsheet software
worldwide, a testament to its enduring impact. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #generationx #genx

Today in STEM History - 24 March, 2008,
antitrust regulators in the US approved the merger of XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite
Radio. Satellite radio offers commercial-free music, news, sports, and talk radio delivered
directly to your car (or other receivers) via geosynchronous satellites. #stem #stemforkids
#stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare
#TechHistory #MergerMonday #SatelliteRadio

Today in STEM History - March 23, 1983,
the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), nicknamed Star Wars after the popular sci-fi franchise was
proposed to develop a space-based missile defense system to shoot down incoming
intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
SDI spurred advancements in laser technology, space-based systems, and missile tracking,
impacting various fields beyond defense. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #ColdWar #TechHistory
#NationalSecurity #FutureofWar

Today in STEM History - 22 March, 1960,
Arthur Schawlow and Charles Townes at Bell Labs received a patent for the first laser (Light
Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation). Because of their focused and intense
nature, lasers have many unique applications in Long-Distance Communication, Precision
Cutting, Medical Procedures, and Scientific Research.
#stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory
#education #childcare #LightFantastic #LaserHistory #NationalScienceWeek

Today in STEM History - 21 March, 2007,
Apple launched the Apple TV, a digital media receiver allowing a user-friendly way to access
and enjoy digital media on TVs. Streaming devices are evolving to support higher resolutions
like 4K and even 8K, for better user experience, and integration with the ever-evolving smart
home ecosystem. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips
#stemhistory #education #childcare #StreamingEvolution #Nostalgia #generationX #genX
#TheFutureofTV #TechTalk #AppleTV #TechHistory

Today in STEM History - 20 March, 2015,
in a rare alignment of celestial events, a total solar eclipse, the spring equinox, and a
supermoon, all occurred on the same day.
The moon's orbit and the Earth's tilt around the sun create the conditions for these events, but
their occurrence on the same day is uncommon. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation
#stemactivities #teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #Equinox
#SupermoonEclipse #RareEvents #solareclipse

Today in STEM History - 18, March, 1938, Mexico nationalized all foreign-owned oil reserves
and facilities, creating the state-run oil company Pemex. Pemex holds a monopoly on oil
exploration and production in Mexico. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities
#teachers #teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #monopoly #EnergyPolicy
#TheFutureofOil #Nationalization #MexicanHistory #EnergyIndependence

Today in STEM History - 17 March, 1980 the US Supreme Court heard a landmark case: Diamond
v. Chakrabarty. Patent law traditionally covered inventions, not living things. This case challenged
that notion by seeking a patent for a genetically modified bacteria. The Supreme Court's decision in
his favor opened the door for patenting genetically modified organisms (GMOs), paving the way for
advancements in biotechnology. #stem #stemforkids #stemeducation #stemactivities #teachers
#teachingtips #stemhistory #education #childcare #biotechnology #GMOs #Bioethics
#BiotechLaw #GenePatents #FoodForThought #OpenDiscussion