Our Vision

STEM EDUCATION IS IMPERATIVE…

 

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education is an imperative economic need globally. Careers in STEM are economic drivers in modern societies. The current and future economic value of STEM Education has little to no visibility within the Caribbean region which limits the communication and engagement of STEM-serving institutions with the public. Further, the STEM preparation of youth directly impacts their pursuits of STEM Careers in the future. During the parent organization’s operation since 2014 (Think Tank Caribbean Network), projects and modules have been created to address and contribute to the resolution of these issues. STEM Caribbean Media was developed under the parent organization as one of the projects to initiate the overall mission of Thinktank Caribbean Network.

The founder believes that as science and technology continues to grow within the Caribbean region in terms of scientific research discoveries and newer technological advancements, many enriching and valuable topics within academia and industry need to be consistently shared regionally as well as globally. Having a plethora of diverse web-based topics of scientific research by Caribbean scientists will not only solidify the Caribbean scientific community’s contributions to the global science community, but also contribute to the STEM pursuits of young Caribbean academics. Further, by curating innovative social and community service experiences will foster networking and potential partnerships for people of like interests and backgrounds.

 

Our Objectives

  • To increase engagement and communication in STEM between Caribbean scientists and the public in local and regional scientific topics.

  • To increase the pursuit of STEM education and careers by Caribbean youth.

  • To build student understanding of the scientific process in solving real world problems.

  • To show the importance of project-based learning through scientific research to increase classroom learning within STEM areas.

  • To further establish the need for Caribbean scientists.

 
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THE FOUNDER

After conducting scientific research from cancer biology to insect biomechanics as an undergraduate physics student, Teressa M Alexander is currently pursuing a PhD in plant physiology in The University of the West Indies, Trinidad. Ms. Alexander is the founder and executive director of Thinktank Caribbean Network and currently produces and directs science content through STEM Caribbean Media.