iSTREAM in partnership with Guided Growth, Everything Sew Beautiful, Kappa League Youth Group, and Black Falls Therapy and Wellness, hosted an event for youth ages 10 and Up years of age.
📅 Date:April 6, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 710 Cooper Street, Edgewater Park, NJ
Registration Cost is $25.00 and there is a two part registration process:
🎨 Vision Boarding: Let your creativity soar as you envision your dreams and aspirations. Create a visual masterpiece that reflects your goals and aspirations for the future.
🧵 Sewing Workshop: Unleash your inner fashion designer and learn the art of sewing with expert guidance. From basic stitches to fun projects, you’ll have a blast exploring the world of textiles.
🔬 STEM Exploration: Dive into the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics through hands-on experiments and interactive activities. Discover the wonders of innovation and problem-solving!
📚 Test-Taking Strategies: Ace your exams with confidence! Learn valuable tips and techniques to improve your test-taking skills and overcome challenges with ease.
🧠 Mental Health Counseling Tools: Learn ways to cope with emotions and engage in a mental health activity to manage stress, build resilience, and maintain a positive mental well-being
🧘 Yoga Session: Rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit in a calming atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun! Reserve your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable experience.
Our mission is to sow into the future of each and every person that attends these workshops and to encourage students to learn more about themselves, their goals and of course pathways to STEAM.
Let’s embark on this journey together! 🚀🌟
Dr. Brita A. Theadford
Executive Director of iSTREAM
www.istreamnj.org
Dr. Boadu is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Pratt School of Engineering) and the Duke Global Health Institute at Duke University, USA. He obtained his BSc. in Civil Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST, Ghana), MSc. from McGill University in Canada and PhD in Applied Geophysics from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).
Prof. Boadu’s research interests involve the use of geophysical methodologies for exploration and characterization of natural resources including groundwater and hydrocarbons, and for solving geotechnical engineering, agricultural and environmental geosciences problems with implications to address global and public health challenges in the developing world. Prof Boadu is an Associate editor of the Journal of Engineering and Environmental Engineering, and a Guest Editor of Near Surface Geophysics, special session on Geotechnical assessment / geo-environmental engineering, all of which are prestigious journals.
Adrian Knight is an engineering manager for the Development Environment & Infrastructure Solutions team. His team provides essential Integrated Technology support for the development of US Navy programs. He has over 24 years of experience in various roles across the US Navy, US Army, US Airforce, Missile Defense Agency, and Foreign Military Partners. Adrian has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, systems engineering, driving innovation, and fostering creative partnerships to achieve business objectives. He has successfully managed large-scale projects, including the transition of hypersonic missile canister hardware to production and the authorship of sections of the technical volume in support of a $195M contract proposal. He holds an MBA from The College of William and Mary and a BS in Physics from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Adrian is a certified Lockheed Martin Qualified Systems Engineer and has completed various leadership and project management courses from different learning platforms. He has received numerous awards, including the Black Engineer of the Year Award, Modern Day Technology Leader Award in 2017 and 2022. Adrian is also actively involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives as the Moorestown Site Diversity and Inclusion Lead.
Dedicated elementary educator with extensive experience creating positive, student-centered learning environments. Since 2012, I have taught in Kuwait, supporting students’ confidence, curiosity, and love of learning. My earlier teaching in New Jersey strengthened my skills in differentiation, relationship building, and supporting diverse learners. After many rewarding years abroad, I am excited to return to the U.S. to continue my teaching career and be closer to family.
Dr. Norma Bowe has undergraduate degrees in Nursing and Community Health, a Masters in Health Administration and a Ph.D. in Community Health Policy. She began her career bringing medical care to rural areas in Fluvanna County, Virginia. She has also worked in the ICU, ER, and Hospice assisting with those patients transitioning from life to death and families experiencing loss and bereavement. Later she worked as psychiatric nurse advocate for the mentally ill.
Dr. Bowe is tenured faculty in the College of Education at Kean University in Union N.J. She developed the course curriculum for Death in Perspective which has a three year waiting list and is the subject of the book The Death Class: A True Story About Life, by Erika Hayasaki a former LA Times journalist. In addition to teaching courses in death education, community mental health and public health, she is the author of Perspectives in Community Mental Health published by Kendall Hunt. She has authored and co-authored articles as well as text book chapters in health education. Her dissertation The Relationship between Sense of Coherence, Burden and Depression in Male Caregivers for Women with Breast Cancer won an award. Dr. Bowe has presented at conferences both nationally and internationally. She was a key- note speaker at the Rutgers End of Life Conference. Dr. Bowe presented at Chicago Ideas Week in a TED Talk. She is featured in the Huffington Post article “ The 12 Most Unique College Courses in America”. She was a featured speaker at the International Women’s Health Conference in Delhi, India. She has volunteered as a teacher in the NJ prison system, bringing college courses to incarcerated men and women.
Twelve years ago she started a community service and activist group called “Be the Change” fashioned after Gandhi’s famous quote “Be the change you wish to see in the world”. She has organized community services projects across the country; addressing issues of social justice, food justice and human rights. Be the Change NJ is now a 501c3 non profit.
Dr. Ruff currently serves as an Associate Professor within the College of Science and Technology at Temple University, PA. In his current role, Dr. Ruff instructs Math and Science courses to matriculating undergraduate students. Employed at Temple University since 2008, Dr. Ruff has also provided ten (10) years of service as Director and Faculty Advisor of Temple University’s TUteach Program. In this role, he provided oversight of eight (8) STEM degree programs for students who aspired to become secondary level teachers in Pennsylvania Public Schools. His Doctoral research cites his aspirations and work towards implementing effective and sustainable student advising metrics to support student retention and student persistence to graduation.
Dr. Ruff earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Temple University in May 2018. He supports his years of service in the field with a Master of Science (MS) degree in Professional Education from St. Joseph’s University (PA) and a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NY. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bloomfield College, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Sociology-Criminal Justice.
Dr. Theadford’s professional experience began at Lockheed Martin, in the Naval Systems Division. She left Lockheed to pursue a career in education, which allowed her to bridge a gap from theory to practice for students from primary to higher education in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Dr. Theadford recently celebrated 25 years in Pre-K-12th education in the State of New Jersey. The bulk of her work has been in educational administration, with a specialty in the area in STEM education. She is an adjunct professor that teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in teaching and learning and curriculum and instruction.
She is a founder, leader, and initiator who has worked with various nonprofits. She has served as a project manager and fundraiser, which among other responsibilities, entailed creating free summer programs for children within her community.
Professor Hugh W. Barnes, Jr, Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Hugh Westley Barnes, Jr,
has always had the motivation and determination to succeed. As the second oldest of four, Hugh has always kept family first. Raised with the mindset of the 40/60 rule, 40 percent book smarts, 60 percent street smarts, education has always been his key focus life, after
home life. Hugh is the first and only member of his family to receive a college degree.
Hugh Westley Barnes, Jr. earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a Bachelor of Music degree
from Morgan State University, and a master’s from McDaniel College. He is presently pursuing his
Doctor of Music Arts (DMA) in instrumental conducting.
Professor Barnes has received numerous awards and accolades in his career, however he considers
his students success and accomplishments as his greatest reward as an educator. Many of his students have gone
on to successful careers as musicians, directors, teachers, performers, educators, recording artists,
and managers. He believes that there is no greater gift than to see the fruits of one’s labor blossom
and grow into something great and beautiful.
Bio – Dina Rosen
Dina Rosen, Ph.D., School of Curriculum and Teaching, Kean University
Dr. Rosen earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Technology from New York University and a Master’s degree in Special Education from Wagner College. She has ten plus years teaching experience and has served as director of technology in a PreK-8 school where she developed curriculum and materials. Dr. Rosen’s research interests include learning in technology-rich, digital age environments and STEM/STEAM education.