EP#36 - EMPOWERING MINDS IN STEM: NURTURING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY with Shermaine Perry-Knights

Read It Right Radio Show

In this episode, I talk with Shermaine Perry-Knights, Founder & CEO of Young Black Scholars, about Empowering Minds in STEM: Nurturing Curiosity and Creativity.

Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Shermaine Perry-Knights:

• How did your background and experiences shape your passion for STEM education?
• What strategies do you find most effective in fostering curiosity and creativity among young students in STEM fields?
• Can you share some success stories or examples of how nurturing creativity has impacted students’ careers in STEM?
• How can educators and parents work together to support and inspire the next generation of STEM innovators?
• What are some common challenges students face when pursuing STEM, and how can they be overcome?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Empowering Minds in STEM:

• The importance of early exposure to STEM fields and hands-on learning experiences to ignite curiosity.
• Effective methods for creating engaging and creative STEM curricula that resonate with diverse learners.
• Success stories highlighting the positive impact of STEM education on students’ futures and careers.
• Collaborative approaches between educators and parents to create supportive environments for STEM learning.
• Addressing and overcoming common obstacles students encounter in STEM education, such as lack of resources or confidence.

About the Host: Tiffani Teachey
Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.