Curious Minds
A Podcast from Pennsylvania 4-H
Curious Minds will share stories of how STEM concepts are found and integrated across a variety of 4-H project areas. STEM is more approachable than we think, and we want adults to feel more comfortable integrating STEM education across all 4-H programming.
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Meet the Hosts
Chantel Wilson
Dr. Chantel Wilson joined Penn State Extension as the 4-H Youth Development program's first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Specialist. Originally from Somerset, PA, Dr. Wilson was a first-generation college graduate with a B.A. in Biology from Hood College, M.S. in Plant Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences from Virginia Tech. Dr. Wilson served as the 4-H STEM Extension Specialist for Virginia Cooperative Extension for four years; where they built a robust program to provide support to educators, pique youth interest, and to develop innovative STEM curriculum. Dr. Wilson's goal is to expand STEM access, inclusion, and belonging among youth in Pennsylvania and to address STEM hesitancy among adults and youth alike. "STEM is for everyone and is present everywhere. You don't have to be an expert in science or math to teach or learn STEM concepts. All you need is a curious mind and to begin to ask the right questions!"
Amanda Kanouff
Amanda Kanouff is the 4-H Youth Development Educator for Jefferson County and an active member of the PA 4-H STEM Committee. She is a graduate of Penn State University with a Master's Degree from National University. For the past several years, Amanda has been on a mission to help make STEM programming more accessible for her peers, leading workshops and discussions that place curiosity and open-mindedness above content knowledge for youth STEM programs.
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