Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa
This podcast is produced by the Institute of Basic Technology, a nonprofit high school STEM education lab providing access to students in Liberia, West Africa. It tells the unique stories of current students and those who have navigated the hurdles of the Liberian educational system. Hear in their own words as they describe their struggles, successes and the context within which they strive to achieve their dreams.Listen and be inspired!
Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa
Episode 28 - The Story of Dr. Gracie Brownell-Vinton
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Institute of Basic Technology
✅Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce
✅Director of the Masters in Social Work Program
✅ Wife, mom and a proud Liberian
In this new episode of Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, Dr. Brownell-Vinton, then a high school student, describes how her early days of going into the communities to talk about safe sex, family planning, etc., served as an impetus for interest in social work.
Stay tuned and be inspired!
