The Secret Sauce: Physics, AI, STEM Ed, and Swing Dancing (Dr. Kemper Talley, Raytheon BBN)

Dr. Kemper Talley, Senior Scientist at Raytheon BBN with a Ph.D. in energy science engineering and expertise in synthetic biology, biodefense, and bioethics, shares his passion for physics-based education, emphasizing the importance of strong mathematics and critical thinking. He calls for a shift towards experiential learning in physics, incorporating real-world applications and experiments. Furthermore, he highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration, soft skills, and embracing AI as a transformative tool in education. Kemper's unique perspective, from his journey in STEM to his love for swing dancing, provides valuable insights for STEM teachers and administrators on fostering creativity, teamwork, and effective communication in the ever-evolving landscape of STEM education.STEM Lab 5 The Secret Sauce: Physics, AI, STEM Ed, and Swing Dancing (Dr. Kemper Talley, Raytheon BBN) South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Michael Newsome, PhD | SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics - STEM Lab Host. E-mail: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelanewsome Michael A Newsome is the Vice President of Academics at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, one of the United States' top public STEM schools. Michael oversees curriculum and instruction in the school’s three residential and online academic programs that serve the most talented and motivated students from across the state of South Carolina. Michael manages the operations of the school's faculty and academic service offices such as the registrar, research and inquiry, college counseling, student success, and academic teams and competitions. Michael also teaches economics, finance, and entrepreneurship. Before coming to the Governor’s School in 2016, Michael was a tenured Full Professor of Economics at Marshall University. There, Michael taught undergraduate, masters, and doctoral classes and worked as MBA Director. Michael has taught economics at universities and secondary institutions around the world and has published research in several sub-disciplines of economics. Michael’s primary professional specialty is the management of institutional change, with a particular focus on designing, piloting, and implementing new and efficient value-adding policies and programs. Kemper Talley, CBRN scientist focused on emerging technologies - Guest.Copyright 2023 South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics