Education Channel (Video)

This short film showcases two community-engaged graduate student research projects. “Historic Places Merced” is an online database developed by graduate students that permits residents to co-produce an inventory of historical places in downtown Merced, including the social memory of lived experiences. “Merced: A City of Arts and Culture,” studies the opinions of residents about creating an inclusive downtown arts and culture district for a diverse Merced. These projects were funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. Series: "Critically Human" [Education] [Show ID: 37333]

This short film showcases two graduate student community-engaged research projects related to youth and access to resources in the San Joaquin Valley. One is on the experience of collaborating with local youth as they research and produce a comic book about historical inequities in Merced and the other is on the process of cannabis legalization in Merced and an inquiry into whether new tax revenues are being allocated to youth services as intended. These projects were funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. Series: "Critically Human" [Education] [Show ID: 37332]

How can educators connect with refugee students and their families? Experts from around the country share practical advice for engaging in meaningful and culturally relevant ways to promote learning, creativity and community. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37034]

Margaret Zuhlke, career advisor and alumni relations specialist for the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego, joins Saura Naderi to share how she found her career path. She also discusses the impact mentors can have and how undergraduates can find mentorship in academia and business. Series: "Women in Science" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 37233]

Opportunities in the field of data science are endless. Margaret Zuhlke, career advisor and alumni relations specialist for the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego, joins Saura Naderi to discuss how to ready your skill set and resume for success. Learn how to leverage online resources as well as how to navigate the job search process. Series: "Women in Science" [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 36931]

Saura Naderi has used her training as an engineer to turn dreams into reality. Whether building a robotic dress to developing innovative STEAM programs for kids, she has an eye to inclusivity and sparking joy. Hear how she cultivated this unique mindset and how she worked through trauma to allow for creativity in her career. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 36940]

Victor Minces teaches the science of music. He seeks to transform our perception of everyday experiences by revealing the physics behind them. Through his program, Listening to Waves, he works to make science accessible to all and imbue creativity in the scientific process. Hear his perspectives on teaching, arts education and more in this engaging conversation. Series: "Education Channel" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Education] [Show ID: 37090]

How can parents help their children develop healthy habits around gaming and technology? Game developer Hilary Lok and digital well-being expert Nadja Streiter discuss current gaming models, technology addiction warning signs, helpful guidelines and more. Series: "Education Channel" [Humanities] [Show ID: 37007]

How can we help kids develop financial skills to help them thrive in college and beyond? Drew Guthrie and Mike Sheffer share ways for parents and caregivers to engage with kids about financial literacy and critical thinking in their day to day lives. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 37006]

A healthy learning ecosystem requires knowledge to be actively shared and implemented. Sustainable learning weaves together practices that allow not only for sharing, but for responding and implementing in our rapidly changing environment. Diana Woolis explains the elements of the framework as well as its applications. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37035]