Show Summary:Natasha chats with Dr. Roman Gomez, a lead research scientist in the Space Science and Engineering division of Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas. Roman shares his story of growing up in San Antonio, joining the Army, and then eventually getting his Ph.D. in astrophysics. Using questions submitted by Space Club elementary and middle school students, we discuss his journey in STEM, how he learned from his mistakes and his passion for all this space and science.Links from the Show:All About Space ClubVideo: Career Chats: Dr. Roman Gomez (Research Scientist)Bring Space Club to Your School! - FREE for educators!Blog: STEM Curriculum: Mission to Moon Video: Space Club Mission to Moon Project Highlights Video Podcast: 37. The Learning Potential of Space ClubRelated The STEM Space Podcast Episodes 46. STEM Career Chat with Bioengineer Dr. Georgia Lagoudas53: Getting Data From Our Poop? Career Chat with Dr. Olesen62. Life on Another Planet? Career Chat with an Astrobiologist!64. Inspire Kids with Space: Chat with NASA Ground Controller!70. Career Chat with a Satellite Program ManagerVivify STEM Blog PostsHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing Forward10 Easy STEM Career Classroom ActivitiesI Didn't Always Want to be an EngineerVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsSTEM Careers:Who is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & Activity (PreK-9th)STEM Careers BINGO Game! (Middle & High School)Digital STEM Choice Boards: STEM Careers, Space Mission, Virtual Field Trip, Branches of Science, and ISS Labs in SpaceSTEM Career Classroom PostersGrowth Mindset Back to School Rocket About Me ActivityMission to Moon STEM Curriculum Unit (Space Exploration):Elementary (K-5)Middle School (6-8)Other STEM ResourcesVivify YouTube: STEM Career Chats Dr. Roman Gomez Speaks at 2019 Fall STEM Lecture SeriesWhat is Olympic Weightlifting? via WikipediaU.S. Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data (2020)THE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/72/astrophysics-and-weightlifting-with-dr-roman-gomezTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTER

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