The Extraordinary Potential of Unique Minds What if the very traits that challenge us are also the ones that lead us to our greatest achievements? Neurodivergent individuals often face hurdles in traditional settings, but these same individuals are also capable of remarkable creativity. Let’s explore neurodiversity and some of its impact on creative expression and… Continue reading Neurodiversity & Creativity
Category: Social Justice
Heman Bekele and his Skin Cancer Fighting Soap
“The average price of skin cancer treatment in the U.S. is almost $40,000, but my bar of soap only costs $8.50 to create, and it can replicate the same effects as something that people pay thousands and thousands of dollars for.” Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old ninth grader from W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Virginia,… Continue reading Heman Bekele and his Skin Cancer Fighting Soap
Ernest Everett Just
Great Underappreciated Black Biologist Ernest Everett Just was a pioneering African American biologist, academic, and science writer known for his work in the fields of cellular biology and marine biology. I learned about his life and contributions listening to a talk given by Mélina Mangal, author, school library teacher, and biographer of Ernest Everett Just.… Continue reading Ernest Everett Just