History
In 2020 while Covid hit, amongst the struggles of everyday life, another struggle that became very evident was the factors related to student success. Keeping that in mind, the intention that emerged amongst educators and forward thinkers was to give kids the maximum exposure and visibility. In keeping with the STEM/STEAM research the students do in their high school career, this publication became a reality to provide just that platform to enable them to maximize their impact from the research that they undertake during their high school careers. This journal is a testament of the struggles, challenges and the brilliance of these young scholars that deserves a pat on their back for their hard work, tenacity and grit.
Meet our Founders
Kristin Lehman is the Chief Learning Officer at Hewitt Research Foundation, where she advocates for inclusive education tailored to neurodiverse and twice-exceptional students. With nearly 20 years in education and a Master’s in Mathematics, Kristin co-founded the Independent Innovator Challenge and organizes the US National Innovator Challenge, fostering creativity in diverse student populations. As a certified SENG Model Parent Group facilitator and homeschooling parent of four, she is passionate about hands-on learning that nurtures both educational and emotional growth.
To learn more please visit https://hewittlearning.org/ or connect with Kristin Lehman on LinkedIn.
Rachna Nath is an educator, innovator, Fulbright Scholar and an entrepreneur that works with school students to bring their passions to reality through her platform which she calls DRIPBL (Dream Research Innovate Problem/Project Based Learning). She works with kids all over the world to dream big and then facilitate pathways to make them come true. 9 of her students have patents and 12 patent pendings, two international best selling books, 3 companies and so on.
To learn more visit www.dripbl.com or reach out to Rachna at rachna.nath@dripbl.com or on LinkedIn.
Juli Shively is Chief Operations Officer at Innovation World™, Co-Founder of the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT), Architect of the Innovation World Alliance and the Young Collaborators Podcast Series. Juli also sits on the Board of Directors at Invent Future Global, the Youth Advisory Board for New England Invents, the Youth Network Board of Experts at IFIA, the Advisory Boards for both the National Innovator Challenge & Global Innovation Challenge and has recently partnered on the Future Scholars Journal.
Juli understands the importance, strength, and breadth of influence possible as a member of a global collective, and works to support young innovators, educators and those who support and inspire innovation whenever, and wherever possible.
To learn more, reach out to Juli at juli.innovationworld@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.