Michele Heyward, a woman of color and civil engineer, celebrates National STEM Day by promoting STEM fields, especially for women and people of color. She shares her experience in building the power grid and emphasizes the diverse applications of STEM in areas like packaging engineering, environmental engineering, and industrial engineering. Michele encourages hands-on activities to teach engineering concepts to children, citing the "egg drop" game. She also discusses the impact of movies and real-life experiences in helping young people understand STEM careers. Throughout the livestream, Michele engages with viewers, shares anecdotes, and highlights the pervasive influence of STEM in everyday life.