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Industry & Schools: A STEM Collaboration

Industry & Schools: A STEM Collaboration

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How do you prepare students for jobs that might not exist yet?


In our first episode of This Educational Life, host Mariah Presley, Education and Industry Partnerships Leader at Trane, sits down with Ben Sego, a former NASA engineer turned school board member. Ben brings a unique STEM-focused perspective to education - one shaped by a career spent working on cutting-edge technology for NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and the Navy.


In this episode, we explore:
🔹 Why STEM education isn’t just for engineers, it’s for everyone
🔹 How Ben’s district is using resourceful innovation to make STEM accessible
🔹 The power of industry partnerships in shaping real-world learning experiences
🔹 How schools can give students a competitive edge with hands-on skills and certifications


Listen now to discover how STEM education can empower students, strengthen communities, and prepare the next generation for whatever comes next.

🎧 Follow This Educational Life for more insights on the future of education. Have thoughts or ideas? Email us at thiseducationalife@trane.com.

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