Hip Hop Meets STEM: Dr. Raphael Travis Recaps 2024 STEM-BEATS CAMP at Texas State University

07/31/24 • 56 min

In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip Hop culture encourages students to explore and innovate in fields like science and technology.

The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.

The conversation addressed the broader applications of Hip Hop in education, therapy, and conflict resolution. Travis mentioned, "Hip Hop culture is an enormous, rich archive that can help individuals and communities heal, thrive, and innovate."

Both Manny Faces and Raphael Travis emphasized the importance of Hip Hop in fostering life skills and bridging generational gaps, while also discussing Travis's upcoming book on youth violence prevention. This episode offered a deep dive into the potential of Hip Hop to inspire and educate the younger generation.

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SHOW LINKS

https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/

https://www.mixcloud.com/raphael-travis/

The program introduced activities such as using AI and haptic vests for music, podcasting, and creating beats, aiming to make STEM education more engaging and accessible.

If you value this work, please support at www.patreon.com/mannyfaces

SHOW LINKS

https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/the-future-of-youth-violence-prevention/9781978833777/

https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/healing-power-of-hip-hop-9781440831300/

https://www.mixcloud.com/raphael-travis/

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In this enlightening episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," host Manny Faces dives deep into the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with distinguished guests Dr. Lauren Kelly and Dr. Daren Graves. Both scholars are co-editors of the groundbreaking "Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy," aiming to establish authentic guidelines for the implementation of hip hop education in classrooms.

Key talking points include the importance of engaging young people through Hip Hop culture and the role of Hip Hop sensibilities in innovative research methodologies. As Dr. Graves explains, “Using Hip Hop sensibilities like rap, rupture, and mixing as a way to approach research can truly revolutionize academic methodologies.” Dr. Kelly adds, “We need to validate the work of doctoral students authentically entrenched in Hip Hop culture; it’s about questioning institutional indoctrination and creating spaces for authentic learning.” For those eager to rethink educational frameworks and make their classrooms more inclusive and connected to the culture, this episode is a must-watch!

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Hip Hop Pedagogy: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/bloomsbury-handbook-of-hip-hop-pedagogy-9781350331815/

Teaching With Hip Hop in the 7-12 Grade Classroom: https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-with-Hip-Hop-in-the-7-12-Grade-Classroom-A-Guide-to-Supporting-Students-Critical-Development-Through-Popular-Texts/Kelly/p/book/9781032258010

HHYRA Conference: https://sites.google.com/view/hhyraconference/home

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