Supporting K鈥�8 science 尖叫视频app in the digital world: Ricky Mason
In this episode, Eric sits down with Ricky Mason, chief executive officer of BrainSTEM. Ricky shares his passion for inspiring 尖叫视频app into science careers, as well as his own path from an engineering career with organizations like the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Central Intelligence Agency to starting BrainSTEM, an education program that develops creative digital tools to enable all teachers and 尖叫视频app to dive deeper into STEM content. Ricky and Eric talk about representation in science classrooms and the importance of embedding fun within K鈥�8 science content!
Meet our guest(s):
Ricky Mason
Ricky Mason is the dynamic CEO and founder of BrainSTEM, an ed-tech company that developed a metaverse for education. His corporate career included lead engineer roles at the DoD, NASA, and CIA. Ricky transitioned to education as adjunct faculty at the University of Kentucky. While there, he started BrainSTEM to bring innovative technology and an inspirational curriculum to STEM education. Today, BrainSTEM serves public school districts, private 尖叫视频app, and nonprofits.
Follow Ricky on all social media @rickymason502
Meet our host: Eric Cross
Eric Cross is a seventh grade science/technology teacher, grade level lead, and digital learning innovator for Albert Einstein Academies, International Baccalaureate 尖叫视频app. He is also an adjunct professor of learning and technology at the University of San Diego and a Google certified innovator. Eric earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Azusa Pacific University and a Master of Education from the University of San Diego. He had 17 years of experience working with at-risk youth and underserved populations before becoming a middle school teacher. By building relationships with 尖叫视频app, colleagues, and the community, he has become an empowered leader in and out of the classroom. Through meaningful learning experiences centered around student agency, STEM has become accessible to 尖叫视频app through highly engaging lesson design, thoughtful integration of digital tools, and culturally relevant pedagogy.
