Hands-On Techie Talks

Where did those mysterious seed packets come from that were appearing on people's doorsteps last year? Why did one brand's plantable seed packaging disappear from stores altogether, leaving a giant space where it used to be? In this episode, we solve these mysteries together and uncover a larger theme of invasive species and why what we plant and where matters. Co-hosts D

Have you ever wondered what sustainable packaging is and why it matters? In this episode of Hands-On Techie Talks, learn all about how plants have aided in the development of innovative packaging that is meant to support our Earth. Hear co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar discuss sustainable buying and all about the choices that they have to make as designers and innovator

We have returned to learning about plants and growth, this time through the lens of microbiology and science! Hear all about what our co-hosts have been up to with FIRST Robotics and a trip to Seattle to bring diverse STEAM role models to kids like you. Learn about Dr. Subha Srinivasan on the DNA inside of plants from student researcher Varun Sridhar, a board member at The STEAM Co

In this two-part episode, our co-hosts record together for the very first time at The STEAM Connection headquarters. Co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar record this episode with their masks on and surrounded by lots of robots. During this episode, we get to learn more about Auto Oscar and its "crazy fun wacky" design elements, like wheel leaves featuring Sticky N

In this two-part episode, our co-hosts record together for the very first time at The STEAM Connection headquarters. Despite living in the same city, Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar have never recorded a podcast episode together because of the pandemic. During a photo shoot for a new podcast cover, though, that changed as the girls record an episode with their masks on and surr

Last week, we released our first post-Earth Day reflection with our co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar. This week, we are back with our second and final part! This episode is all about kindness, health, treating others and yourself with love, and self-care by doing what you enjoy! Our hosts talk about their love for designing and making, all about eating candy in moderati

Our last two episodes focused on Earth Day and how to celebrate it and on different types of environmental activism. This week, we look at the first part in a two part episode on post-Earth Day reflections with our co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar and discover how they celebrated Earth Day. We also get to hear about their inventions, what they are currently creating to

Earth Day is fast approaching and our co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar decide to celebrate by chatting about all things environmental activism. They discuss different types of activism, environmental issues to care about, and actionable steps to take to help others no matter how young you may be. Also, for the very first time, our episode has an "after the episode&

Earth Day is a yearly and exciting opportunity to have our voices in environmental action heard by the world. Learn from Danielle Boyer on how to celebrate Earth Day in style with resources that will help you help others, educate yourself, and have fun. Whether it be attending a virtual event or taking a fun quiz, make sure to get involved and to learn something new.

Learn about hydroponics in our continuation of our growth mini-series that focuses on all things plants with our young co-hosts Danielle Boyer and Vinaya Gunasekar. Listen to them delve into different types of hydroponics, how NASA grows plants in space, and why caring for our Earth, those around us, and ourselves matters.