164: Create What’s Missing: Cedric Scott, Jr. on Representation, Reinvention, and STEM

In this episode of Ed Up Learning and Development, host Holly Owens speaks with Cedric Scott Jr., an educator and edtech influencer, about his journey from a background in chemistry to becoming a leader in the education space. They discuss Cedric's mission to improve STEM education for underserved communities, the importance of representation in the classroom, and the role of AI in education. Cedric shares insights on how to leverage strengths for career transitions and emphasizes the significance of human connection in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• ⁠⁠⁠Algorithms of Success: STEM Stories to Inspire

• A is for Algorithm

• STEM 1000

• Black AI Media

Guest Contact Information:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Email⁠
• ⁠ LinkedIn⁠

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