From Facts to Stories: Transforming STEM Education with Ainissa Ramirez
02/19/25 • 21 min
In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes Ainissa Ramirez, a passionate advocate for making science engaging for learners of all ages. With a rich background as a former engineering professor at Yale and a PhD in material science from Stanford, Ainissa shares her insights on the power of storytelling in education. She discusses her influential works, including her TED book "Save Our Science," which focuses on enhancing science education, and "The Alchemy of Us," which explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Ainissa emphasizes the importance of incorporating narrative into subjects like math and science to captivate students and enhance their learning experience. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reimagines how we can connect with our students through the art of storytelling.
In this episode of the Ready, Set, Growth podcast, Nick welcomes Ainissa Ramirez, a passionate advocate for making science engaging for learners of all ages. With a rich background as a former engineering professor at Yale and a PhD in material science from Stanford, Ainissa shares her insights on the power of storytelling in education. She discusses her influential works, including her TED book "Save Our Science," which focuses on enhancing science education, and "The Alchemy of Us," which explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Ainissa emphasizes the importance of incorporating narrative into subjects like math and science to captivate students and enhance their learning experience. Join us for an inspiring conversation that reimagines how we can connect with our students through the art of storytelling.
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[00:02:58] Beautiful Oops in teaching.
[00:06:44] Sketchnoting as a learning tool.
[00:09:05] Drawing in the classroom.
[00:12:28] The power of drawing in learning.
[00:19:08] Sketchnoting in education.
[00:22:29] Kids as inspiration for sketchnotes.
[00:25:02] Knowledge sharing among teachers.
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