{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67aa0d1cc6f97f89d8b034ed/67dbea5b13f133b29da6bc48?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Empowering Young Minds: Ruth Amos on Inventing, Engineering, and Inspiring Future Generations","description":"<p>In this episode of '<strong>Steph on Skills</strong>,' powered by <a href=\"https://enginuity.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Enginuity</a>, Steph chats with Ruth Amos, a renowned inventor and maker known for her YouTube show 'Kids Invent Stuff.'&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Steph on Skills</p><p>00:52 Meet Ruth Amos: Accidental Inventor</p><p>01:31 The Journey into Engineering</p><p>06:06 Kids Invent Stuff: Inspiring Young Minds</p><p>10:58 The Power of Social Media in Education</p><p>14:45 Encouraging STEM Careers</p><p>26:23 Final Thoughts and Takeaways</p><p><br></p><p>To get in touch with the podcast email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sospod@enginuity.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">sospod@enginuity.org</a></p>","author_name":"Enginuity"}