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Beverly Miller, Ph.D.
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When Panama-native Beverly Miller, Ph.D., arrived in the United States at age six, she says it was the continued support of teachers and professors that got her through--all the way to her Ph.D. After earning a master’s in education, Miller became a science teacher because, well to be honest, she said there was a drastic need for science teachers (still is, really). Miller found her passion in STEM education for underrepresented students, and her work has focused on that ever since. Existing research tells us that underrepresented groups, especially African Americans, receive some of the poorest education and health care as well as suffer the hardest economically. What Miller wanted to know was how alternative educational opportunities (think summer camps, clubs and STEM events) could affect these individuals and what were the necessary components to make a difference. With experiences teaching alternative STEM education in Chicago, New Mexico, South Africa, Panama and recently here in rural Georgia, what Miller finds is fundamentally the same--students need strong curriculum, field experience and food (yes, food). Students cannot learn when they are hungry. Miller says her camps and alternative learning programs always include food to assist in ensuring that all the basic needs of the students are met so that they can focus on the curriculum, which always includes hands-on experiences. And the best part? With these types of learning opportunities, Miller is able to adapt in the moment to what she sees the students need or want. Bottom line--Miller says parents and guardians should pursue educational opportunities outside of the classroom for their students to ensure they are having moments that are genuine and meaningful to them. These are the moments they will remember. I think we all care about that.
Length of Episode
37 minutes 35 seconds
Date of Episode
7-19-2021
Keywords
Georgia Southern University, Who Cares Podcast, STEM education
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Education | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Greer, Kania and Schroeder, Ryan, "How alternative educational opportunities could affect these individuals and what were the necessary components to make a difference." (2021). Who Cares? Casual Conversations with Southern Scholars (2020-2022). 11.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/who-cares-podcast-cbss/11
