EP#20 - STEAM EDUCATION AS THE FOUNDATION OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION with Gwatoh Kroma

In this episode, I talk about STEAM Education as the Foundation of Global Development and Digital Transformation.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Gwatoh Kroma:How did you get started in the work you’re doing today?Can you share your motivation for driving digital transformation in Liberia and West Africa?What challenges and opportunities have you faced while implementing STEAM programs?How can STEAM education help bridge the digital divide in underrepresented and underserved communities?What are some examples of the tangible impact your initiatives have made?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About STEAM Education:How STEAM education builds foundational skills in creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.Addressing infrastructure challenges in Liberia by making education accessible and cost-effective.Innovative ways to engage students, such as providing offline learning solutions and sustainable programs.The role of community involvement in bridging the digital divide.The importance of empowering girls and building capacity for long-term impact.About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.