Research of Scientist Tyler Allen Yields Fascinating Insights into Cancer Cell Behavior Growing up as a child in Houston, Tyler Allen was always inquisitive with a hungry mind for science. Now as a rising young scientist, he is using these traits to provide insight into the ways cancer cells behave and the way therapeutic stem… Learn more
Recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education, Justin Shaifer aka “Mr. Fascinate” is the award-winning Science Communicator, TV Host, producer and STEMbassador on a mission to make science cool. As the Founder of Fascinate Media, Justin is turbo-charging STEM education through immersive content using cutting-edge technologies like 3D effects, virtual production and Generative AI… Learn more
Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young: Leadership at the USDA in Producing Safe, Nutritious Food to Feed Everyone Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young is the Administrator for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Acting USDA Chief Scientist. Dr. Jacobs-Young recently served as the Acting Deputy Under Secretary of the REE mission area. Previously, she served as ARS Associate Administrator for National… Learn more
In Search of Endangered Species With Renowned Primatologist, Mireya Mayor In the pursuit of a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), you don’t have to give up other things that you love such as cheerleading, art, sports and dancing, renowned primatologist Mireya Mayor often tells students, including young girls. Mireya — a former… Learn more
‘Bug Appétit’: From Crickets to Waxworms, Zack Lemann (aka The Bug Chef) Serves Them Up For You! One of the nation’s most knowledgeable entomologists (experts in the branch of zoology dealing with insects), Zack Lemann has shared his passion for insects with the public since 1992 at the Audubon Zoo and more recently at… Learn more
Dr. Kafui Dzirasa is the first African American to complete a PhD in Neurobiology at Duke University. His research interests focus on understanding how changes in the brain produce neurological and mental illness. Kafui obtained an MD from the Duke University School of Medicine in 2009 and completed residency training in General Psychiatry in 2016…. Learn more
Teenage Scientist Wows World With Her Prowess in Innovation Eighteen-year-old Hannah Herbst is a student and social innovator. At age 14 she invented a small turbine that converts energy from ocean currents into electricity – a creation that she hopes can be employed in developing countries, and was originally inspired by her desire to help… Learn more
Turning Students Into Science Fair Champions: Serena McCalla Works Her Guidance at Jericho High! How powerful are science fairs in motivating and influencing young students in their educational and career pursuits? “Science fairs can be life-changing for them,” says Serena McCalla. She should know. Serena is science research coordinator for Jericho Union Free School District… Learn more
Girls in STEM: Changing the Belle Curve Today, women make up only 15-25% of the current STEM workforce. And only 12% of engineers are women. We want to change those numbers and we need your help. Attend the Girls in STEM: Changing the Belle Curve stage show and hear from two of Abbott’s female STEM superstars – top engineer Corlis… Learn more
Are You Ready for a Science Showdown? Imagine pitting your wits and knowledge in science against other challengers on stage in a thrilling interactive competition for science supremacy? That’s what happens when the Franklin Institute’s Traveling Show team brings its “Science Showdown” to your STEM outreach event. The Showdown competition goes like this: From the opening bell, contestants are asked to… Learn more
