Laura Akesson

Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, Physics & Biomedical Design Teacher, Science Overdrive (501c3) founder and president, XC Coach, Learner.

[Debbie Reynolds @STEMnaut]

Absolutely loved getting to meet and hang with some of the @AEF_Program #EinsteinFellows22 while here at
#ISTELive #ISTE2023 @LauraAkesson @VidaTrevino22 @TylerDufrene5 @jenchildressak

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

Whoo! Thanks @jcampbellteach for joining us and jumping into the adventure!

[Jessa Campbell @ctrlaltjessa]

Enjoyed an engaging session called, “Converging STEM and Humanities Into Early Childhood Classrooms” this morning! @LauraAkesson @VidaTrevino22 #ISTELive

[Debbie Reynolds @STEMnaut]

Love getting to meet the #EinsteinFellows22 in person! @VidaTrevino22 @TylerDufrene5 @LauraAkesson

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to next year's #EinsteinFellows23! So excited to welcome you into the fold.

[AEF Program @AEF_Program]

The edtechies, space #scientists, mathmagicians, policy leaders, and #teacher #STEM innovators. Bravo to our 16 new #EinsteinFellows23. They are in for the ride of their life!
https://t.co/b0bMD6dAax

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A3. WHO is doing the science determines WHAT science is being done!! The questioning, data-based (aware of bias!!), solutions-oriented, curious, hopeful and creative ways of thinking are not only nice, but vital in making our world joyful and well for ALL. #EinsteinFellows22

[AEF Program @AEF_Program]

Welcome to the #EinsteinFellows22 slow chat! Where we'll be releasing one question every day on the topic of #STEM identity. Join in any time.
Q3: How do your #STEM identities impact how you engage in social justice within your educational sphere of influence? #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A2: Continuing to LEARN and LISTEN. Then "caring about something enough to do something about it. It's not just thinking, it's doing. It's not just praying, it is moving your feet.” -Stovall. I envision myself IN ACTION. #EinsteinFellows22

[AEF Program @AEF_Program]

Welcome to the #EinsteinFellows22 slow chat! Where we'll be releasing one question every day on the topic of #STEM identity.

Q2: What do you envision doing to help cultivate STEM identity in students? #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A1: Pre-algebra/Algebra in 8th/9th grade. When my adolescent brain and life was a bit tumultuous, I sought order. I fell in love with the objectiveness, patterned nature, sleuthing, and problem solving of MATH. It was my gateway drug to PHYSICS. #EinsteinFellows22

[AEF Program @AEF_Program]

Q1: Think back to when you first identified as a STEM person. What were you doing that made you say, “Yes, I am a person in STEM!” #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

For the friendships, the experiences, the learning, the opportunities of and for a lifetime - 'grateful' doesn't even begin to address it. #EinsteinFellows22

[DOE Office of Science @doescience]

Hurray for teachers, especially those in science, engineering, technology and math! We're so glad that we and other federal agencies can host K-12 educators in STEM through our Albert Einstein Fellows program (@AEF_Program). #TeacherAppreciationWeek https://t.co/8M5GiV2vVC

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

Why are the laws of nature the way they are? Why is there something rather than nothing? There is so much we don't know...here's the latest on WIMPs. https://t.co/8w4l80rHPD #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A3. For students to connect with STEM professionals in and out of the classroom: put yourselves out there - asking peers, teachers, counselors, librarians, applying for internships, competing in STEM challenges, or sending an email and seeing what happens! #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A2. Merging subject matter has always elevated curiosity and creativity and LEARNING for myself and my students in Math, Physics and Biomedical Design! Start with ART! Include history, ethics, language arts, business, psychology, sociology, etc. - it��s fun. #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A1. STEM is constantly evolving, there is so much we don’t know! Teachers can show students this dynamism by explicitly pointing this out, and asking students for their ideas. Saying ‘I don’t know, does anyone have any ideas?’ reveals curiosity and community #EinsteinFellows22

[CMS Experiment CERN @CMSExperiment]

Much like the winding fjords of Norway and the Mandelbrot set, the interactions of quarks and gluons give rise to the tiniest fractals in Nature: jets within jets within jets…
Find out more! ➡️ https://t.co/Um3muN0fW9
#moriond

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

@JessHexsel Doh. 🥰

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

Intro Answer: If I was going to sail around the world, my boat would be state-of-the-art, expertly-staffed, and blaze-orange. #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

@JessHexsel 😂 If I could figure out this platform, I'd be all over it.

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A1: Effective integration of content-rich technology in STEM education requires PD, TIME, smaller class sizes, and teacher acknowledgement (implying supportive administrations). #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A3: Successfully navigating career transitions in an ever-changing workforce landscape involves staying true to your personal mission, evolving through observation and listening, and following and sharing your joy. #EinsteinFellows22

[Laura Akesson @LauraAkesson]

A2: Teaching is an art that weaves together evidence and research in Learning *with* content and practices. In the STEAM classroom, consistently creating open-ended, collaborative, and relevant lessons is key. STAYING CURIOUS results in self-improvement. #EinsteinFellows22