EP#35 - SCIENCE JAMZ: COMMUNICATING SCIENCE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION with Jamiayah Castleberry

In this episode, I talk with Jamiayah Castleberry, Product Systems Validation Engineer at Cummins Incorporated, about Science Jamz: Communicating Science to Inspire the Next Generation.Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Jamiayah:How did you get started in your engineering career?Can you describe your role as a Product Systems Validation Engineer and the challenges you face day-to-day?How has your leadership in employee resource groups contributed to diversity and inclusion in STEM?What inspired you to create Science Jamz, and what impact do you hope it will have on young people interested in STEM?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Science Jamz:Jamiayah's journey from taking a drafting class in high school to becoming a Product Systems Validation Engineer.The importance of perseverance and problem-solving in engineering, illustrated by her experience with a challenging project in her Intro to Engineering course.The role of employee resource groups in promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace, and Jamiayah's efforts in creating one at Cummins.The inception of Science Jamz, born from her desire to demystify science and make it more accessible and engaging for young people.The transition from creating YouTube videos to hosting a radio and TV show at Levine Children's Hospital's Seacrest Studios, and the fulfillment it brought her.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.