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Symbiosis or Parasitism? AI, Society, and the Choices That Shape Our Future
AI-Generated Image Introduction: In an era shaped by generative AI and quantum computing, humanity is faced with a pressing question:...
Ayo Olufade
4 days ago3 min read
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When the Words Pause: Writer's Block, Chimamanda's Ottoman, and the Power of Women's Stories
Writer's Block Have you ever stared at a blank page, ready to write because your mind and heart are full of ideas, but your hands are...
Ayo Olufade
Apr 54 min read
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Engaging Students in Molecular Biology through Creative Pedagogy
Engaging Science Students Through Arts (Selfie, Drawing, & AI) What if students could see themselves in a science lesson—literally and...
Ayo Olufade
Mar 301 min read
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Bridging the Gap: STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development
Bridging the Gap: STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development 🎙 Introduction In a thought-provoking episode of the STEAM Sparks...
Ayo Olufade
Mar 163 min read
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The Erosion of U.S. Economic Security: Scaling Back DEI, Firing STEAM Workers, and the Impact on Innovation and National Resilience
The Erosion of U.S. Economic Security: Scaling Back DEI, Firing STEM Workers, and the Impact on Innovation and National Resilience...
Ayo Olufade
Feb 224 min read
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NAACP Tactical Spending Guide: How Black Consumers Can Use Their Economic Power
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Ayo Olufade
Feb 175 min read
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Women in STEM Advocate, Innovator & Entrepreneur, Forward-Thinking Leader in STEM | Savanah Saldaña-Shumaker
Science and entrepreneurship are no longer separate worlds. The future of STEM is in innovation, leadership, and problem-solving ....
Ayo Olufade
Feb 112 min read
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Elevating Black-Owned STEAM Companies in Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month , STEAMSparks - Think STEAM Careers Podcast would like to highlight some Black-owned STEAM companies...
Ayo Olufade
Feb 64 min read
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From Classroom to Career: A Conversation with Dr. Madabushi on STEAM Education and Career Pathways in the Life Sciences
In an engaging episode of the STEAM Sparks Think STEAM Career Podcast, Dr. Ayo Olufade sat down with Dr. Madabushi to delve into the...
Ayo Olufade
Jan 222 min read
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Women in Bio Empowering Women in STEM
Supporting women in STEM careers is crucial. These areas—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—offer many opportunities but...
Ayo Olufade
Jan 152 min read
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How Men Can Champion Women in 2025 and Beyond!
Calling on All Men! Have you got a New Year's resolution yet? How about one that can significantly impact the lives of the women around...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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Ten Principles of Storytelling with Jay Pascua: STEAM Spark Podcast
Storytelling is a universal language that bridges cultures, professions, and personal experiences. Recently, I had the privilege of...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Transforming STEM Education Through the Power of Storytelling
In today's fast-paced technological world, the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are crucial for our...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 22, 20245 min read
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Empowering STEM Education with NASA's Stella Project: A Game-Changer for Teachers, Parents, and Students
The future of innovation starts in the classroom, and NASA's Stella project is creating the opportunity for accessible, hands-on STEM...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 20, 20242 min read
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🌟 New Podcast Episode: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author Cathy Derksen on The Evolution of Leadership in STEM: Women Catalyzing Change 🌟
In this powerful episode of the STEAM Spark Think STEAM Career Podcast , I had the privilege of speaking with Cathy Derksen , an...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Toxic Leadership in STEM: A Personal Experience
"I left STEM because of leadership—leadership that created such a toxic environment, many of us felt we had no choice but to leave."...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Storytelling The Blueprint for Success and Overcoming Adversity
🎙️ The Blueprint for Success and Overcoming Adversity Through Storytelling Have you ever considered how someone else's story could be...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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Exposing Toxic Work Environments A Call for Change
🎙️ “It breaks my heart to see women working in environments that damage their physical and mental health. We must create safe spaces...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 12, 20241 min read
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What If Reclaiming Our Cultural Memory is the Key to Transforming Our Future in STEAM Careers
Who taught you to see yourself as less than? Dr. Imhotep asks this question to challenge how history and language shape identity....
Ayo Olufade
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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Your Story Matters: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Through Community and Resilience
Are you holding yourself back because of something I like to call the bug known as Imposter Syndrome? Yes, you heard me—a bug! That...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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