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Programming Bootcamps In Latin America: Breaking The Technology Gaps For Low-Income Teenagers and Underrepresented Young Adults
Growing up as a low-income Latin American teenager, Isabela Naty Sanchez Taipe’s experience was that there were limited options for a career in STEM after finishing high school. This is Isabela’s story of finding a new path of hope through programming bootcamps.
In Conversation With Daniel Coucerio
Daniel Coucerio, an environmental educator and conservationist, is passionate about connecting young people with nature and empowering rural communities. In an interview with the Youth STEM Matters Team, Daniel discusses unique projects, such as using drones to monitor Brazil nut trees in the Peruvian Amazon and creating an environmental education program in Colombia's Sierra Nevada. He emphasizes the need to link conservation with sustainable rural livelihoods and encourages young people to connect with like-minded individuals. Daniel's work underscores the power of collaboration and technology in advancing conservation efforts.
In Conversation with Skylar Grayson
Astrophysics PhD student and TikTok science communicator Skylar Grayson combines her field of research with a long-standing passion for teaching. In an insightful interview with the Youth STEM Matters Team, Skylar shares her thoughts on working in STEM, how her field can become more inclusive for women and minority groups, and the importance of communicating science and engaging a wide audience.
In Conversation with Sean Lim
Sean Lim works as a lab consultant and an associate lecturer of chemistry and pharmaceutical science at La Trobe University's Singapore campus, and has also set up a science communication website, For the Love of Science. In a recent interview, members of the Youth STEM Matters Team spoke to Sean and gained new insights from his experience in science communication, critical thinking and his career into STEM.
Building Bridges Through STEM
Having realised young people didn’t have access to STEM education during the COVID-19 pandemic, Simran started her own STEM Club. In this article, Simran shares her experience of helping empower youth in STEM.
My Experience with the Medic Mentor and University of Birmingham’s Live Virtual Work Experience
Work experience can be a key influencer in a young person’s career path, but during the pandemic, it has been more challenging to find. Undeterred, Anne-Rosa Bilal participated in the Medic Mentor and University of Birmingham’s Medical Live Virtual Work Experience, and reflects on her experiences and what she learned.
A New Era of Science Education
Social media platforms like YouTube and TikTok have opened up new ways to give science communicators a voice. Glenn shares his views on how significant these are for the STEM youth and highlights the importance of accessible science resources.
In Conversation With Prof. Rana Dajani
Professor Rana Dajani is a multi-award winning and world leading researcher, who is currently a Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at Hashemite University in Jordan. She is also the Founder of the non-profit We Love Reading. Our Volunteer Team recently spoke to Rana about her life and work, both as a scientist and social entrepreneur.
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In Conversation with John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara of SciTeens
John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara are co-founders of the non-profit SciTeens. They spoke, via a video call, to some of our team members about their journey & achievements in establishing SciTeens, and gave an insight into their future plans.
Harnessing Our Knowledge In STEM
Can the COVID-19 pandemic be an opportunity to create a purposeful impact? Kavya Venkatesan shares why she believes that knowledge is key to achieving a sustainable future, and how you can make a difference from home!
Inventor Badge: My Experience as a Brownies Young Leader
This week is Volunteers’ Week, and there’s lots of ways you can volunteer in STEM! Louise Robertson shares her experience of being a Young Leader at a local Brownie unit, and leading the Inventor badge.
From Prize Winner to Judge: My Experience at the Big Bang Fair
Poppy Bradley was the winner of the Senior Science Runner Up Prize at the Big Bang Competition 2019. This year, she returned to the virtual event to volunteer as a judge, and shared her experience for Volunteers’ Week 2020.
My Experience Participating in HM’s Cyber Discovery Programme
Anne-Rosa Bilal shares her experience of participating in the Cyber Discovery programme, and why you should explore cybersecurity, even if you’ve never considered it before!