Curriculum

These projects highlight my collaboration with a variety of cutting-edge STEM-focused organizations to create forward-thinking instructional modules.

JASON's Artificial Intelligence Curriculum

"JASON's #artificialintelligence Curriculum"

In this module, students embark on an exhilarating journey into the captivating realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unveil its boundless potential to serve humans in industries such as healthcare, finance, transportation, manufacturing, and public safety. Students explore the history of AI, machine learning, computer vision, generative AI, and the ethical concerns surrounding AI development and use.
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"Data Centers Decoded: Shaping a Data Center Curriculum for the Next Generation"

I am facilitating the development of a curriculum that will introduce students to the importance of and career opportunities available in digital infrastructures, specifically data centers.
Defining Passion: The Waterman wins 2023 Telly award

"JASON Video, "Defining Passion: The Waterman," Wins a 2023 Telly Award"

JASON Learning is thrilled to announce that a short documentary, “Defining Passion: The Waterman,” made in partnership with Treehouse Dreams Films, has been named a Silver Winner for the 2023 Telly Awards. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional work of Les Owen, Director/Producer, and Debra Hill, Associate Producer, who have brought this inspiring story to life. The “Defining Passion” series is dedicated to telling stories about people who live passion-driven lives.
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"JASON Honored with “Best of STEM® 2023" Award for "Beyond the Water Bottle" Curriculum"

JASON Learning has been honored with a prestigious Best of STEM Award in the category of "Social Impact Award: Developing Citizen Scientists" for “Beyond the Water Bottle: Minimizing Microplastic Pollution” curriculum, developed in partnership with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS).
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"JASON Receives “Best of STEM® 2023” Award in the CTE Champions Category for “Pathways to Success”"

JASON Learning has been honored with a prestigious Best of STEM Award in the category of “CTE Champions: Career Exploration” for its “Pathways to Success” curriculum developed in partnership with Stafford County Public Schools and funded by GO Virginia Region 6.
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"JASON Learning Wins Two Best of STEM 2022 Awards"

JASON’s Early Childhood STEM Program won the “Trailblazer: Early Learning (PreK-6)” award, and JASON’s Design & Pitch Challenges, in partnership with NCSU, won the “Social Impact: Developing Citizen Scientists” award.

Community

These projects highlight my heart of my work- facilitating the connection between schools, local communities, and student STEM learning.

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"JASON Learning’s Design Thinking Ambassador Program Launches; District Leaders to Collaborate With Stakeholders"

JASON Learning (JASON) launched its Design Thinking Ambassador Program in Aldine ISD. The program will support schools and educators in developing STEM-literate students who can effectively influence decision-makers and advocate for their communities. The 2020 Resilient Houston report was the inspiration for the focus of the Ambassador Program. It was used as a resource to identify goals and challenge areas for the Greater Houston area.
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"Thinking by Design: Expanding Opportunities for STEM Education"

The JASON Learning Project provides millions of students around the country with cutting-edge STEM curricula and real-life role models, helping bridge resource disparities and funding shortfalls.
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"A secondary science educator uses the Extreme Event Game after Hurricane Harvey"

An award-winning in-person role-playing game that gives participants a taste of what it takes to build community resilience in the face of disaster. Players work together to make decisions and solve problems during an engaging, fast-paced disaster simulation.
Players gather resources to solve their neighborhood’s challenge during the Respond Phase of Extreme Event: River City

"Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District x LabX"

In May 2018, LabX staff traveled to Cypress, TX to bring the Extreme Event game to science and social studies teachers of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.