The UACI STEM Camp is a phenomenal success, celebrating the graduates' minds, both boys and girls, aged 8 to 17, from cities across the United States. These young scholars delved into the rich history of Black people in STEM, learning foundational knowledge in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and coding. Our educational framework emphasized teaching strategies that supported their learning and comprehension, ancestral STEM achievements, character development and community building.
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Dr. Oya Maat is a mother, educator, engineer, and powerful youth advocate with over 20 years education experience. She is currently a professor of engineering at Morgan State University and has a passion for introducing our youth to STEAM related projects and careers. She designed the Conscious Ingenuity curriculum so that schools and families, especially those in underserved communities, will be empowered to expose their children to the technological skills and careers of tomorrow.
Baba Amin brings over 30 years of classroom experience to the camp. He will be using his Sankofa 4 Success Black History curriculum to connect students to our glorious past in ways that build the self awareness, self esteem, and self motivation that our children need in order to achieve success in today's, and tomorrow's, global society.
Clydric Gales, originally from Louisiana, holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Philander Smith College and is completing his Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Certified to teach K-12 in Texas and as an African-centered educator, his teaching experience spans the U.S. and Africa, including a teaching internship in Ghana. Committed to equality and student empowerment, Clydric studied social justice in Cape Town, South Africa, where he presented on topics like integration and nationalism. Clydric Gales continues to make a positive impact on his students and the broader community through his dedication to education and social justice.
Mr. Padilla has been teaching with Conscious Ingenuity for 3 years. He has been the main instructor for the UACI summer camp for the past two summers. A 2024 graduate from Morgan State University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Padilla is able to break down college level concepts to a digestible level for younger scholars. Mr. Padilla fosters a classroom environment where critical thinking is encouraged and curiosity thrives.
Mr. Randall joined Conscious Ingenuity fairly recently and is still in his first year with the program. However, he has jumped in head first and proven he has the adaptability and patience to teach STEAM to a range of ages. Currently still an undergrad at Morgan State University for his B.S. in Electrical Engineering, he has adequately balanced his Student/Instructor roles. Mr. Randall loves to not only teach his course but also instill courage and ambition into his students.
The community response to this year’s camp has been tremendous and we are extremely appreciative for another great opportunity expose our children to the world of STEM.
Once again, thank you for considering the UACI STEM Camp!
