"If what you want doesn't exist yet, create it" - Ky the Chemist
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Hi, I'm Ky the Chemist
I'm a Master Chemist (MC), Science Communicator, and STEAM Sneakerhead™, and now a TEDx speaker!
My name is Jakyra Simpson aka Ky the Chemist and I was inspired by other science communicators such as Bill Nye the Science guy, Hip Hop MD, Raven the Science Maven, and Emily Caladrelli to encourage Persons Excluded because of their Ethnicity or Race (PEERs) to pursue the STEM field.
How am I doing so, you may wonder?
I am adding my own razzle dazzle and combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education, hip-hop, pop, and sneaker culture (yes, you read that right) to educate the next generation of STEAM Scholarz and the public simultaneously.
All while also encouraging educators, students, PEERS, and future scientists to find ways to incorporate aspects of their culture, passions, and interests into their respective fields.
I intend to use my platform to inspire curious minds of all ages and backgrounds to explore the everyday connections to chemistry.
🚨 Don't Miss This! 🚨
Click below to watch my TEDx Talk, "Teaching Culturally Relevant Chemistry with Sneakers!" 🎤 Filmed at Morehouse College, it was an AMAZING, once-in-a-lifetime experience! 🎬👟
Hit play and explore the world of chemistry with a twist! 🔥👩🔬
👟 Ever Wonder How Sneakers and Chemistry Connect? 🔬
Or how kicks tie into hip-hop culture? 🎶
STEAM Sneakerheadz™ is revolutionizing education through experiential learning and hands-on activities that blend chemistry with creativity! Our workshops invite students (grades 5-12) and adults to explore the science behind sneakers while diving into STEAM-based, interactive experiences. 🎨👩🔬
From crafting custom sneaker art to uncovering the chemistry in every step, this is learning like you’ve never seen before!
Ready to learn more? Click below and step into this innovative world of creativity and science!
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