Hi, I'm Ky the Chemist™

My name is Jakyra Simpson , also known as Ky the Chemist™, and The Sneaker Chemist,  I’ve always admired science communicators like Bill Nye the Science guy, Hip Hop MD, Raven the Science Maven,  and Emily Caladrelli. They made science feel approachable-and now, i’m proud to do the same, in a way that’s rooted in authenticity, creativty, and culture.  

As a chemist, artist, and science communicator, my specialty is chemistry, but I use STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) to bring learning to life through sneaker culture. By blending science with creativity, design, fashion, and self-expression, I help students see chemistry beyond textbooks and classrooms. Sneakers become powerful tools to explore materials science, engineering, innovation, and artistic creativity all at once.

The work I do is about more than sneakers—it’s about representation, confidence, and helping students recognize their own potential. I believe all young people deserve to see themselves as scientists, creators, innovators, and leaders right now, not just in the future. By centering students’ interests, identities, and lived experiences, I create learning environments that spark curiosity, creativity, and self-belief.

My mission is to inspire the next generation to build, create, and shape their own futures unapologetically and authentically. Through STEAM Sneakerheadz™, I’m showing students that science and culture do not have to exist separately. When creativity, culture, and chemistry collide, that’s when the real magic happens.