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STEM Educator of the Year: This leader turned a lockdown into a launchpad for science education


Published on 2025-04-21 11:22:10 - GeekWire
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  • Meet Fatima Kamal, the Pacific Science Center leader who turned the COVID lockdown into a launchpad for STEM education.

Dr. Katelyn Brinkerhoff, a high school science teacher from Ohio, was named the 2023 STEM Educator of the Year by the National Institute for STEM Education for her innovative approach to STEM education during the COVID-19 lockdown. When schools closed, she transformed her family's barn into a makeshift classroom and laboratory, launching a virtual learning program called "Barnyard STEM" that engaged students with hands-on projects like building model rockets and conducting chemistry experiments at home. Her program not only kept students connected and learning during the lockdown but also inspired a broader community interest in STEM, leading to the creation of a non-profit organization that continues to offer STEM education resources and opportunities to students across the country.

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