STEAM Forward Podcast

Season 2: Episode 18:

Our host, Savannah, shares what our GEN2050 Summer Camp day to day schedule will look like, and a little bit about all the different activities and trips that will take place this summer 2024. This year will be the second year of our partnership with the Phillip and Patricia Museum of Science. We have collaborated together to develop and implement a curriculum entitled "The Land”.

www.gen2050.com

www.frostscience.org

Season 2: Episode 17:

Our host, Savannah, shares some background information about Freedom Schools. Originating during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Freedom Schools emerged as beacons of hope and empowerment for African American communities in the segregated South. These schools, born out of necessity, not only provided academic instruction but also served as centers for cultural pride and activism.

Season 2, Episode 16:

Memorial Day holds profound significance as a day of remembrance for those who have died in military service to the United States. It's a time to honor the sacrifices of service members and their families, reflecting on the freedoms they've defended. Beyond the picnics and sales, it's an opportunity for solemn reflection on the cost of liberty and the debt owed to those who gave their lives for it.

Season 2, Episode 15:

Join us on this episode as we celebrate the educators who inspire, mentor, and shape the future generation.

Thank you Teachers for all you do!!

Season 2 Episode 14:

Host Savannah interviews Karen Johnson, Director of Mental Health Services for PlanBe, discussing Mental Health Awareness during May, Mental Health Month. It involves understanding, supporting, and destigmatizing mental well-being, empowering individuals to seek help. Karen shares coping methods with youth. Find more resources below.

https://namimiami.org/

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https://www.teenline.org/

Season 2, Episode 13:

Our host Savannah speaks with Dilcia Muñoz, a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide about Forest Bathing, a practice of immersing oneself in nature.  Forest bathing or Shinrin Yoku was developed in Japan over forty years ago as a means of decreasing stress and increasing overall well-being for people of all ages.

Dilcia shares how GEN2050 students have applied this mindfulness based practice during the GEN2050 Summer Camp, combining it with nature art.

For more information about forest therapy, please refer to the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy’s website: https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/

Season 2 Episode 12:

In this episode, we explore Earth Day, celebrated every April 22nd worldwide. It's a crucial reminder to protect our planet, inspiring action for sustainability and environmental stewardship. Earth Day raises awareness and fosters a commitment to safeguarding our planet for generations to come. Our host Savannah shares some exciting news! On Sunday, April 21st at the Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science’s Earth Day event, GEN2050 will have an exhibit table with an hands-on science activity entitled “The Journey of a Seed” (https://www.frostscience.org). Come join us!

Click the link below to register for the GEN2050 Summer Camp.

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Season 2, Episode 11:

Our host, Savannah, speaks with David Freeman about what GEN2050 summer camp students will be learning in their Futuristic Technology class which will have an emphasis on utilizing AI.  All students and their families will have access to Avatar Buddy again this summer. Avatar Buddy is an AI platform designed specifically for youth.

You can learn more about Avatar Buddy by clicking the link down below: https://www.avatarbuddy.ai (https://www.avatarbuddy.ai)

Season 2 Episode 10:

Discover the untold stories of 10 extraordinary women in STEAM! Join us as we highlight their groundbreaking contributions and inspiring journeys in science, technology, engineering, arts & culture, and mathematics.