# Building STEM Identity: How SmartLab Prepares Students for Future Careers - The Jeff Bradbury Show Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-learning-today-202756/building-stem-identity-how-smartlab-prepares-students-for-future-careers-the-jeff-bradbury-show Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-learning-today-202756/building-stem-identity-how-smartlab-prepares-students-for-future-careers-the-jeff-bradbury-show.md Podcast: [Digital Learning Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-learning-today-202756) Published: 2025-08-16T16:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://jeffbradburyshow.captivate.fm/episode/jbs-ep76-jennifer-berry Audio file: https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3f0f3534-f643-42a6-bb54-71e94e902862/JBS-Ep76-Jennifer-Berry.mp3?played_on=5ce76b21-1fe2-48a9-a8f8-be6d89af4fbc Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/digital-learning-today-202756/episodes/building-stem-identity-how-smartlab-prepares-students-for-future-careers-the-jeff-bradbury-show Duration seconds: 2662 ## Resource In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, discusses the importance of STEM education and the concept of STEM identity, which emphasizes students' self-belief and belonging in the STEM fields. She shares her journey into education, the role of educators in fostering a productive learning environment, and the necessity of community involvement in creating sustainable STEM ecosystems. Dr. Berry highlights the significance of hands-on, project-based learning and the need for continuous support and training for educators to ensure long-term success in STEM education. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, " Impact Standards ." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning: Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported. Curriculum Design and Implementation: Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels. Effective Instructional Coaching: Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “ Impact Standards ” on Amazon today! Key Takeaways: Fostering STEM Identity : Building students' confidence and sense of belonging in STEM disciplines creates a foundation for lifelong learning. Creating Supportive Environments : The physical space and skilled facilitators together create the optimal conditions… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/digital-learning-today-202756/episodes/building-stem-identity-how-smartlab-prepares-students-for-future-careers-the-jeff-bradbury-show/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-learning-today-202756/building-stem-identity-how-smartlab-prepares-students-for-future-careers-the-jeff-bradbury-show.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.