![]() ![]() What we do is definitely with project-based learning and real world experiences. And then being that they’re going through that cycle understand that there is, they’re solving some type of problem and coming up with alternative solutions for that. And then being able to do that, they are coming up with solutions and going through the engineering design process to be able to do that. And with that project-based learning, we look to solve a real world problem. – Well, generally, when we do any STEM, we do project-based learning. So just more specifically, what are some of your favorite ways to help your learners relate STEM to the world around them? – That’s actually a great transition into this next question, because like you said, part of STEM education is linking the learning experience as it you’re having in school to the real world. ![]() So being able to expose young people to those opportunities and then just having a knowledge base for that has been something that I look forward to each day, every day. Because in the urban environment, they have limited opportunities to even know an engineer, a doctor, or scientist, or anything that may live in their community. ![]() But just the exposure and the knowledge, especially through the internet and various other medias, that being able to expose young people to these opportunities. But the focus of with regards to needing more computer programmers, needing more engineers, needing more individuals in the biomedical engineering fields, those industries have become much more popular since I was in school. – Well, I think when we talk about problem solvers from being working in team, teamwork, and everything, I think that hasn’t changed. So in your experience, how has STEM education changed over the course of your career? To be able to convert those into opportunities for them to be able to change their livelihood and change possibly the community around them. And wanted to expose them to the various opportunities through robotics, through animation, through game design, and all the other platforms that they’re interested in. And transitioning from engineering and coming into education, I saw that there was a lack of opportunities for a Black and Brown children. So everything that I’ve touched has that focus in mind that that’s been something that I’ve been doing for the last 20 years. So, being a STEM teacher or coming out as a STEM teacher, I always look to inspire the next generation of technology leaders. I mean I always, I studied the discipline of engineering and engineers are what we call problem solvers and problem solvers in various disciplines. – I mean, well, STEM, when we talk about creativity, we talk about problem solving. In your opinion, how has STEM different from other academic subjects? So, I’d love to dig into that a little bit more. But for this part one, we’re just focusing on your role as a STEM teacher. And I’m excited to get into all of those job titles later. Also the founder of New Jersey’s only black comic book and black animation film festival called KHEM FEST. Outside of that, I’m a engineer, creator, and writer of a Afro futurism series called P.B.Soldier. ![]() I am assistant principal at Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey. So, I would love to get started with you just introducing yourself, what’s your name, what’s your job title, and where do you work. So, we’re just going to get started with some questions related to our STEM career lesson called, “STEM Teacher.” And this is in our Computer Science Applications course created for grade six to eight. Thank you so much for coming on the show today. Then, we’ll transition and learn more about Naseed’s life, career and advice. In this first section of the episode, we’re diving into questions from our STEM teacher STEM career lesson, from Intro to Computer Science Applications built for grade six. The show is brought to you by Codelicious Computer Science Curriculum. Welcome to “My STEM Career,” inspiring the next generation of leaders. He’s also the founder of PBS Media, an entertainment studio that celebrates Black animation, gaming, and comic books. He is vice principal at Science Park High School in New Jersey. But what of our favorite characters in movies, comics, toys, or games were just ordinary people? Today, you’ll hear my conversation with an incredible STEM teacher, entrepreneur, and creative, who is answering that question. Spider-Man, Batman, Wonder Woman, they all have extraordinary powers and abilities that make us want to follow their stories. – Think about all the superheroes and pop culture right now. ![]()
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