<![CDATA[The Engaging Classroom]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom Join us, Adam Davidson, Russell Dirgo, and Dr. Hannah Glisson — engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. We share real stories from the classroom, practical advice for building industry partnerships, and conversations with professionals who are redefining STEM education. Our mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by showcasing authentic learning experiences that prepare students for the real world. We believe in empowering teachers, engaging students, and connecting schools with the experts and opportunities that bring learning to life. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education.

]]> RSS.com 2026.721.95756 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:04:37 GMT en 1cb10a9e-193d-502e-a5fa-18f59db5990c https://media.rss.com/the-engaging-classroom/podcast_cover_20260803_151208_5e17ade82b1f66ae35c315b70ae1b3c6.png The Engaging Classroom https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom no Russell Dirgo, Adam Davidson, Dr. Hannah Glisson Russell Dirgo, Adam Davidson, Dr. Hannah Glisson false episodic podcast Durham, Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27701, USA <![CDATA[Collaborative Perspective]]> Join us, Adam Davidson and Russell Dirgo — two engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education. In this episode, we talk with Bill Vincent — an experienced lateral entry engineering educator. We discuss how a collaboration perspective in the education setting has benefited our students learning and given us professional opportunities we otherwise wouldn't have. We share our thoughts on how to engage students with enduring experiences and how we have collaborated with each other and industry to provide those opportunities for our students.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom/3061202 c2570321-04ae-4ddc-85ae-871a393d835a 2377 full 1 1 5 5 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:04:35 GMT false false <![CDATA[Clubs: Extracurricular Engagement ]]> Join us, Adam Davidson and Russell Dirgo — two engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education.

In this episode, we discuss our thoughts on what it means to engage with students through three different types of clubs, AKA extracurricular engagement:

1. Formal/Academic clubs

2. Fun and entertaining clubs

3. A hybrid Club, merging the formal and fun

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom/3061191 4f47f14e-b676-402b-afc3-228e9911b7a1 1921 full 1 1 4 4 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:04:34 GMT <![CDATA[Industry Perspective ]]> Join us, Adam Davidson and Russell Dirgo — two engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education. In this episode, we talk with Joe Waters, the Senior Manager of Laboratory Safety and Sustainability for UL Solutions. We revisit the successful partnership discussed in our first episode to get the perspective of Adam's longest-running industry partner and dive into how Joe began his part of the journey through a call to action by the NC Public Schools superintendent. We discuss how UL Solutions ultimately worked with Adam at Riverside High School on the way to branching out to other high schools in the area and working with first year design students at Duke University.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom/3061185 01d34c9f-efc1-4f6c-a8ef-fb414c3d15aa 3139 full 1 1 2 2 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:57:43 GMT false false <![CDATA[Classroom Visits ]]> Join us, Adam Davidson and Russell Dirgo — two engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education. In this shorter episode, we get Russell's perspective on visiting classrooms as a teacher. We discuss how, as a teacher, he was able to engage with students in way that built the foundations of a relationship that modeled professionalism collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and that asking questions isn't taboo. Russell also gives us some insight into his position at The Friday Institute where he observes teachers in an effort to collect information about their progress with professional development and coach them in ways to implement the strategies they learn as part of that PD.

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-engaging-classroom/3061188 49eec83f-50bd-4255-9698-7140a57fcc31 1106 full 1 1 1 1 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:00:27 GMT false false <![CDATA[Powerful Partnerships ]]> Join us, Adam Davidson and Russell Dirgo — two engineering educators exploring what it means to teach and inspire in the 21st century. Follow along as we explore innovation in teaching, creativity in engineering, and the future of hands-on education. In this episode, we talk about building industry partnerships. Using Riverside High School’s successful partnerships as an example, we dive into how to make initial contacts, building relationships, and collaborating to create successful and engaging events for students.

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