The STEM Yard

In this episode of the STEM yard we’ve got Emily Torkelson joining us—not just an aerospace engineer, but also a former Science Olympiad competitor and world champion flyer! 🏆✈️

Host Alonzo Alexander dives into Emily's journey from Science Olympiad to soaring through the skies. ✨ Curious how she went from science experiments to mastering flight? Spoiler: No capes were involved!

Tune in for laughs and inspiration, and maybe pick up some tips on how to let your STEM journey take flight! 😂

Don’t miss out on the chance to see her as our KEYNOTE SPEAKER—because who wouldn’t want guidance from a world champ? 🥇

The STEM Yard

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The STEM Yard is a production of The Science House at NC State University. Our show is produced by Valerie Bass with assistance from the NC Science Olympiad. We are supported by funding from The Backyard Foundation.