Virtual Black Science Museum

This project was rewarding to have the privilege of doing. As I delved deeper into the history of Black women in STEM, I discovered inspiring and heartbreaking stories. Learning about Alice Ball was probably the most heart-wrenching story to hear. She was a stellar chemist in the 1920s and was the first to introduce a noninvasive treatment for Hansen's Disease. Unfortunately, she died too soon, and instead of being memorialized for her contribution to medicine, her findings were immediately stolen after her death. I believe students need to hear these stories. We need to recognize the disparities that have existed among STEM scholars for decades. By knowing these stories, students will be encouraged to strive for excellence and advocate for their fellow Black STEM colleagues, such as Jewell Plummer Cobb or Kimberly Bryant. This project was an eye-opening and empowering experience. As a Black woman entering the STEM field, knowing about these amazing women was motivating to me in continuing on my journey and I hope students who see this project will feel the same way. Here's the link to see my project:
https://www.thinglink.com/card/1831828444191654565

The virtual black science museum was a great experience. The museaum's were very interactive virtually and
highlighted very important and pivotal movements and contributions that have shaped the black community throughout the years.

I completed a virtual museum for Black History Month based on Black historical figures in the astronomy field. Each of the 10 figures that I have highlighted have added their own unique impact in the world of aerospace. This service learning activity allowed me to explore the impact that Black individuals have when it comes to the world of the universe and the stars. I designed the museum as if the visitors are in space clicking on the different "stars" in the industry.
Here is the link for the Museum - https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1836280591322973028

Designing the themed gallery for Black History Month was both educational and inspiring. Using Thinglink, I curated interactive exhibits highlighting the contributions of Black professionals in fields like medicine, astronomy, engineering, and environmental science. Through research and multimedia integration, I celebrated diversity, uncovered lesser-known stories, and empowered young learners. I hope this virtual museum serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging students to pursue their passions and make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields.

I completed a virtual museum for black history month based on Dr.Kizzmekia Corbett. That explored the way in which she contributed to the creation of the Covid-19 vaccine in order to teach students about the science behind the covid-19 vaccine and the strides she made as a black scientist for black history month.

I created a virtual museum that teaches students about the ways past and present scientists have impacted elements of their everyday lives, from what's right in their living room to the techniques used in a hospital. There are figures that specialize in a multitude of different areas such as zoology and heart health (as we've discussed in class) to physics and programming. This process allowed me to connect how many of the topics we've learned about were likely discovered or advanced by influential Black figures such as the ones in the museum. It really encourages you to dive deeper into the history of different developments and discoveries.

The link to my project can be found here: https://www.thinglink.com/card/1837283701218607781

The experience of researching such a broad and enlightening topic sparked my interest in many different fields, but more prominently in the history of medicine. I have realized that conducting my own research demonstrates a different learning experience than the typical efforts I was taught in grade school. The process of creating the virtual science museum on the platform ThingLink was an experience very new to me as I have never created a presentation through this specific platform or of any platform with advanced settings. Using ThingLink allowed me to express my creativity, despite the challenging navigation throughout the platform and little direction on how to interact with specific controls. Overall, I enjoyed creating a virtual museum not only displaying informational texts, but informational videos, 360-degree imaging, and my own voice audio as well.