Leading educational outreach initiatives as a staff supervisor and curriculum developer, inspiring students from middle school through high school in STEM fields through hands-on learning experiences.
As Staff Supervisor, I designed and implemented a comprehensive 3-week game design curriculum for middle school students. The program combined hands-on makerspace learning with creative game development, culminating in student-designed games and presentations.
The program was structured to build technical skills progressively while fostering creativity and collaboration. Students learned individual machine operations before applying those skills to collaborative game design projects, culminating in presentations that built confidence and communication skills.
Providing guided makerspace access to high school students from foster care backgrounds, combining safety training with creative freedom to help students explore their interests and develop technical skills in a supportive environment.
After mastering basic skills, students received free-range access to pursue personal projects. I provided individualized mentorship to help students realize their creative visions, from concept development through final fabrication.
Focus: Building confidence and self-advocacy through hands-on creation
Visiting local high schools to present neurotechnology research, demonstrate brain-computer interfaces, and inspire students, particularly young women, to pursue STEM fields. These interactive sessions combined live demonstrations with college guidance and career mentorship.
A key mission was encouraging young women to pursue STEM careers by sharing personal experiences, addressing barriers, and providing relatable role models in neurotechnology research.
Goal: Increase female representation in STEM through mentorship and inspiration
Live Demos
Hands-on technology experiences
Student Mingling
Informal mentorship conversations
College Guidance
Practical application advice
Through curriculum development, staff supervision, and direct student mentorship, I've reached hundreds of students across diverse backgrounds. My approach emphasizes hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and building confidence through technical skill development.