88. Building Ohio's STEM education pipeline through partnership with Marvin Logan

Marvin Logan is the Executive Director of Youngstown-based OH WOW! Children's Center for Science & Technology.In this episode, we spoke to Marvin about building a STEM education pipeline connecting education, government, nonprofits, and the tech industry.OH WOW!® The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology opened in downtown Youngstown, Ohio on May 12, 2011 to rave reviews and overwhelming community support. Today, OH WOW!®’s brand is well-respected, and the organization is an anchor and economic development engine in downtown Youngstown’s central business district, serving over 645,262 since their opening.At OH WOW!, Marvin directs one of the region's preeminent STEM education providers, dedicated to delivering dynamic hands-on experiences by employing project and challenge-based learning to yield impactful educational results for K-12 youth. His leadership work oversees strategic and operational functions encompassing the organization’s personnel, programs, expansion efforts, goals, and mission.To learn more about OH WOW!, please visit: https://ohwowkids.org/Connect with Marvin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinloganjr/