It’s a Material World

Join engineer and science communicator Maynard Okereke a.k.a. "Hip Hop M.D." for an engaging conversation with materials science engineer Dr. Angela Moran. Learn how the STEM field of materials science is driving the groundbreaking innovations that we all benefit from every single day. Access the companion NGSS lesson plan here:https://usasciencefestival.org/video/its-a-material-world/ X-STEM All Access is an entertaining, educational, and interactive online STEM experience for 6-12th graders. Through a series of online episodes, students will get an inside look into the exciting careers and inspiring personal journeys of diverse STEM role models through a lively Q&A session with a fellow STEM professional. The 30-minute max episodes premiere throughout the school year and are available on-demand to fit in your schedule. Learn more and sign up to get updates about new episodes at https://usasciencefestival.org/xsaa/ 00:00 Introduction 04:34 How Materials Science Relates to Engineering 07:55 What led Angela Moran To Materials Science as a Career 11:00 Exciting Projects Angela has Worked on 17:06 How Materials Science Contributes to Our Everyday Life 23:44 How Materials Science Could Shape the Future 27:56 Advice for Students Interested in Materials Science