🎙🌟Second Episode of Activism Collectors Podcast: Women in STEAM Edition 🌟🎙Teaching the Future: Ana Stamatescu on Empowering Teachers and Students in STEAM 🌟🎙

🚀 The wait is over! We’re thrilled to launch the second episode of our new podcast series, Activism Collectors - Women in STEAM Edition, featuring the inspiring Ana Stamatescu! 💡✨

👩 Ana is a visionary leader, changemaker, and advocate for advancing STEAM education. Her work focuses on e-learning innovations, edtech training, and developing STEAM resources for K-12 teachers, all while promoting collaboration to drive impactful innovation. 🌍💻

Her background in education and youth focused NGOs goes back to 2008, after her studies in Bucharest she became a Forbes Romania “30 under 30” Honoree, part of a generation of young entrepreneurs and digital social changers. She also became an Changemaker Fellow as part of the 15th Generation of the Aspen Institute Romania's flagship leadership program: Aspen Young Leaders. 🌟💻

A Forbes Romania "30 under 30" honoree and Aspen Young Leaders Fellow, Ana’s journey reflects her passion for education and her deep commitment to shaping a more inclusive future in STEAM. Beyond her professional achievements, she’s an avid traveler, outdoor sports enthusiast, and—fun fact—she’s fascinated by bats! 🦇🌟

🎧 Tune in to hear Ana’s incredible story, her insights on overcoming challenges, and her vision for a gender-equal STEAM future.
💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from Ana’s journey? Let us know in the comments! 🌈

🎙️ Where you can find this episode 🎙️
🎧🌈 You can listen to this episode of the hashtag #ActivismCollectors Women in STEAM Edition hosted by Teo Akinola (she/her) by going into the Instagram profile description, or by searching for hashtag #ActivismCollectors on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts. 🎧🌈
Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes 🎧, and get ready to be inspired bywww.sense-steam.eu ✨🔥!

This initiative is part of the@sense.steam project 🌿✨. SENSE. integrates arts 🎭 and sensory approaches 👂 into STEAM education 📚, fostering a participatory approach to learning 🤝.

💡 Learn more about SENSE. at: sense-steam.eu or visit their page at @sense.steam

Connect with Ana (our guest):https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastamatescu/

Connect with Teodora (our host):https://www.linkedin.com/in/teonicaa/

Connect with Jaime (our videographer):https://www.instagram.com/jaicasanova_/

#sensesteam 🌟 #steameducation 📚 #genderequality 🚀 #WomenInSTEM 💻 #ActivismCollectors

0:00 – Intro

0:34 – Activism Collectors - Women In STEAM Edition, Powered By The SENSE.

1:07 – Who is Ana Stamatescu

2:52 - Journey & Inspiration

5:32 – Krontechis & the start in STEAM

6:49 – Journey Into Architecture, Design And Tech

10:30 – Interest In STEAM

16:51 – Encourage Woman And Girls in STEAM

19:52 –Inspiration in STEAM

22:21 – Challenges& Stereotypes

26:41 – Misconceptions In STEAM

30:50 – Teachers' roles in STEAM Fields

34:55 – AI In The Learning Process

37:28 – Future Of STEAM Education

39:51 –Advice For Girls Interested In STEAM

41:20 – Final Message

42:25 – Connect with Ana

43:04 – Outro