Empowering Young Minds: Ruth Amos on Inventing, Engineering, and Inspiring Future Generations
In this episode of 'Steph on Skills,' powered by Enginuity, Steph chats with Ruth Amos, a renowned inventor and maker known for her YouTube show 'Kids Invent Stuff.'
Ruth shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to accidental inventor, detailing her early invention, the StairSteady, and her subsequent efforts to inspire young people in STEM fields.
Steph and Ruth discuss the importance of creativity, lifelong learning, the value of real-world experience and the need for businesses to actively support and engage with young people.
00:00 Introduction to Steph on Skills
00:52 Meet Ruth Amos: Accidental Inventor
01:31 The Journey into Engineering
06:06 Kids Invent Stuff: Inspiring Young Minds
10:58 The Power of Social Media in Education
14:45 Encouraging STEM Careers
26:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Steph on Skills powered by Enginuity
Welcome to the podcast that dives into the fascinating world of skills, innovation, and the future of engineering and manufacturing.
Hosted by broadcaster and qualified engineer, Steph McGovern, each episode brings insightful conversations with industry leaders, game-changers, and those shaping the skills landscape.
Get in touch with the pod team at [email protected] to share your ideas, comments or let us know your feedback.
Powered by Enginuity – the charity focused on closing the skills gap in engineering and manufacturing.
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