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Shop Talk with Ruth Amos - Inspiring Kids to Invent and Engineer

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Dive into an engaging 47-minute podcast episode featuring Ruth Amos, inventor, engineer, and creator of the YouTube channel Kids Invent Stuff. Explore her journey from inventing a disability aid at 16 to inspiring primary school children in engineering. Learn about her process of bringing kids' inventions to life, her epic failures, and how she incorporates CAD/CAM software. Discover insights into her workshop setup and the #YTMakersSecretSanta initiative. Gain valuable perspectives on encouraging young inventors and leveraging technology in the creative process. Enjoy this holiday special that combines innovation, education, and festive spirit, complete with a discussion on improving Santa's sleigh.

Syllabus

- Welcome to Shop Talk!
- Get to know Ruth!
- How do you actually help the kids invent stuff?
- Tell us about your epic failures.
- How does CAD/CAM software fit into your process?
- It's Shop Talk, so tell us about your shop.
- Tell us about #YTMakersSecretSanta!
- How would you improve Santa's sleigh?

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Autodesk Fusion 360

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