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Curiously with Ericka GrahamRethinking Education with Winnie Karanja and Victoria ChenIn this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance. More about Winnie Karanja:Winnie is the CEO and Founder of Nakira’s World. Nakira’s World is focused on engaging young children in the wonders of STEM by connecting science to everyday life. In 2019, Winnie was...
2025-03-2737 min
Screw It, Let's Do ThisShe Created an Animated Character and Products to Promote STEM LearningDrawing on her academic background in education and a family history of fighting oppression, Winnie Karanja founded Represented Collective, a media company that advocates for gender and racial equity in the STEM fields. In this episode of “Screw It, Let’s Do This,” Winnie also discusses one of her best-known creations: Nakira’s World, a collection of educational products and animation tailored to young students who are eager to learn. Tune in to hear the full story!Winnie Karanja: https://winniekaranja.com/Nakira's WorldWebsite: https://nakirasworld.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakiras...
2024-10-091h 06
Black OxygenBlack Oxygen LiveThis week on Black Oxygen we present a discussion featured at the first Black Oxygen Live event conducted in partnership with CREATE Portage County. Our guests on this panel are Letesha Nelson, Ali Muldrow, Winnie Karanja and Dr. Thomas Gibson. The conversation covers many topics including the educational background of our guests and their thoughts on how we can co-create educational experiences based on justice, love and anti-racism. #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #BlackLove #BlackHumanity #SharedHumanity #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #CentralWisconsin #Belonging #StevensPoint #CWES #CreatePortageCounty
2021-11-291h 24Black OxygenWinnie KaranjaIn 2020, Winnie Karanja was recognized as one of Forbes 30 under 30 for creating Maydm. Created and based in Wisconsin, Maydm provides girls and youth of color in grades 6-12 with skill-based training for the technology sector. In this episode of Black Oxygen, Winnie discusses her educational journey, the connection of STEM education and economic development, and her hopes and dreams for Maydm as she transitions from leading the organization. Towards the end of the conversation, Winne reminds us that in teaching children STEM innovation, “you don’t know they world of wonder that you await you.” #BlackOxygenPodcast #BlackInWisconsin #Maydem...
2021-10-1843 min
Enter con Ray AcostaEnter 125En Enter 125 tres temas: Maydm es una organización ubicada en Madison (Wisconsin), centrada en abrir las puertas del sector tecnológico a niñas y jóvenes de minorías raciales impulsado por la talentosa y visionaria Winnie Karanja. Google, reorganiza su espacio para niños tras recibir críticas. El resultado es Kids Space, una plataforma con aplicaciones, películas y libros seleccionados por maestros profesionales. Finalmente, la hoja parroquial de Donald Trump obliga a la empresa ByteDance a vender TikTok este primero de septiembre. Microsoft y Oracle las principales interesadas.
2020-09-0103 min
Delve TalksDelve Talks: Winnie Karanja, MaydmWe spoke with Winnie Karanja, Founder and Executive Director of Maydm, a Madison-based organization which provides girls and youth of color in grades six to 12 skill- based training in the technology sector. We were interested in talking with her about the need for diversity in tech and how her organization is breaking down barriers.Winnie shared some great insights on the social structures that hold far too many kids back and how concerned whites can play a role in moving the cause of racial justice forward. Below are a few highlights:DeterminationDon’t l...
2020-08-1144 min