STEM SERIES PART 4: From History to STEAM: Inside the Lewis Latimer House Museum

STEM SERIES PART 4:  From History to STEAM: Inside the Lewis Latimer House Museum

In this episode, we're bridging the past and future with a captivating conversation featuring Adriana Burkins, Education Manager at the Lewis Latimer House Museum in New York City. With nearly a decade of experience in museum education, Adriana's expertise spans institutions like the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art, and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

At the Lewis Latimer House Museum, Adriana spearheads the museum's educational initiatives. This museum, dedicated to preserving the legacy of Black inventor Lewis Howard Latimer, celebrates the contributions of innovators of color to technology and American life. Through dynamic STEAM educational programs, including field trips, school visits, afterschool residencies, and both in-person and virtual family programs, the museum provides an engaging platform to delve into Latimer's life and tackle crucial issues like race, class, immigration, and contemporary events.

Join us as Adriana Burkins unveils the inspiring journey of Lewis Latimer and leads us through the museum's enriching educational initiatives. Get ready for an enlightening dive into the intersection of history, innovation, and education at the Lewis Latimer House Museum!