STEAM Forward Podcast

Season 1, Episode 35: Environmental Scientist Dr. Lisa Johns is one of the newest members of the GEN2050 team. She talks with Savannah about her love of nature, what led her to seek a doctoral degree in environmental science and policy, and her passion for educating children and youth about the environment.

Season 1, Episode 34:

Savannah talks with the founder of the GEN2050 program, Linda Freeman, about our upcoming STEAM Forward Saturdays, 3 Bin Composting, organic farming, and other new GEN2050 opportunities happening this school year. Get excited!!

Season 1, Episode 33:

Dental Hygienist, Alexis Wright, shares her ongoing journey in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and STEM careers grounded in her commitment to use her knowledge to improve the quality of life of people in her community.

Season 1, Episode 32:

Donna Caudill, a Johnson & Wales University alumnae, shares with us her pathway of resilience through a challenging childhood and how to persevere through everyday life.

Season 1, Episode 31:

Grace Low is our GEN2050 Foodie Friday Executive Chef. On this episode, Chef Grace, a Johnson & Wales University alumnae, shares her passion for food and for teaching our students to appreciate different cultures through food.

Season 1, Episode 30:

Dr. Tanya Bryant, a practicing Pediatrician for over 25 years who studied at the University of Michigan and Meharry University, shares her experience as a pediatrician. Dr. Bryant is also a researcher who focuses on adolescent behavior.

(DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are those of the speaker only, are for educational purposes only, and do not constitute the practice of medicine. Viewers are asked to consult their physician if there is an additional question or concern.)

Season 1, Episode 29:

Jovanni Gomez-Maldonado, GEN2050 alumni student, shares what he learned this summer and his expectations for GEN2050 Summer Camp 2024.

Season #1, Episode #28

National Geographic Explorer and Marine Biologist, Dr. Shireen Rahimi, shares her journey to becoming an ocean videographer and photographer. Dr. Rahimi also shares with Savannah why we should be concerned about climate change and how its negative impacts on the oceans will eventually negatively impact human life.

Season #1, Episode #27 Landscape architect and visual storyteller Martina Potlach focuses on the intersection of community resilience, the environment, and the future. Her current project is centered on the issues related to sea level rise in South Florida. In this episode, she discusses with Savannah how we might work together to mitigate the inevitable.

Season #1, Episode #26:

Today’s episode features a special guest who is the perfect example of STEAM. Cameron Cooper, a licensed architect, designer, and artist, talks with Savannah, our podcast host, about his architectural background and his current endeavors.