Idea Nosh With Summer Rayne Oakes

What better way to launch the first episode of my new podcast series—IDEA NOSH—than with an exploration of space with NASA astronaut and host of Lifetime Channel’s Child Genius, Leland Melvin? In this hour long episode, Leland and I explore: Orbital perspective - what it is and how to achieve it (6:17-18:20), STE(A)M education and ways America can improve a child’s interest and understanding in science, technology, engineering, art and math (18:21-32:08), and Personal challenges, inspiration and mentors over the years (32:09-54:03)   Tune into more podcasts here, on iTunes, or on summerrayne.net.    Relevant links: Leland Melvin Spaceship Earth Grants Child Genius Twitter Instagram     About IDEA NOSH: IDEA NOSH is a monthly hour long conversation that explores big ideas that shape our world. The podcast brings together an eclectic menagerie of guests who are considered luminaries in their fields—from world class explorers and entrepreneurs to best­