Justin Shaifer, aka Mr. Fascinate, is a rising star in STEM education and advocacy, Justin is a popular science communicator with a talent for understanding and inspiring Gen Z. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Fascinate, Inc., a nonprofit that partners with organizations such as Microsoft, Google and the MIT Media Lab to excite underrepresented students about STEM careers. He is also a science education PhD student at Teachers College of Columbia University and host of WGBH’s live science show, Escape Lab featured on Twitch. Known for the Magic Cool Bus Project and his TEDx talk, “How to Speak Generation Z”.
Listen in as Justin shares his personal STEM journey, provides practical tips for getting into a STEM career, and explains Why STEM is Dope!
The SciFest All Access virtual expo – a program of the USA Science & Engineering Festival – took place online September 26 through October 31, 2020. SciFest featured engaging STEM activities and performances that celebrate the excitement of STEM for K-12 students, college students, educators, and families.
