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Beyond AI: Rethinking Innovation in a Complex World
Recently, I started thinking a lot about our collective fascination with artificial intelligence and why there is so much energy and...
Ayo Olufade
Jul 54 min read


Science Is Only as Strong as the People Behind It
By Dr. Ayo Olufade On the 75th Anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF), I sat down with Dr. Adriana Bankston for a special...
Ayo Olufade
May 258 min read


The Hearth Beneath the Ice: How Oral Tradition Rewrote North American History
“History isn’t just found in the ground. It’s carried in the voices of those who remember.” On a remote island off the coast of British...
Ayo Olufade
May 183 min read


The Hidden Cost of Unsafe Drugs — Dr. Djikolngar Maouyo's Journey from Chad to Scientific Innovation
Did you know that a staggering 90% of drugs fail before they ever reach patients? And it's not because they don't work, but because of...
Ayo Olufade
Apr 222 min read


Women in STEM Advocate, Innovator & Entrepreneur, Forward-Thinking Leader in STEM | Savanah Saldaña-Shumaker
Science and entrepreneurship are no longer separate worlds. The future of STEM is in innovation, leadership, and problem-solving ....
Ayo Olufade
Feb 112 min read
Ten Principles of Storytelling with Jay Pascua: STEAM Spark Podcast
Storytelling is a universal language that bridges cultures, professions, and personal experiences. Recently, I had the privilege of...
Ayo Olufade
Dec 24, 20242 min read


If You Don't Know Where You've Been or From, You Don't Know Where You're Going
This powerful sentiment resonates deeply, especially as there is a renewed awakening among Africans in the diaspora and African Americans...
Ayo Olufade
Oct 27, 20242 min read


The Intersection of Grandparent Wisdom and Intergalactic Horizons
Becoming a grandparent often marks a new chapter in life, filled with family gatherings and storytelling. However, this life milestone...
Ayo Olufade
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Where Are They Now? Ever Wonder If Your Former STEM Students Follow Thru with Pursuing STEM Degrees?
I am an educator. I have always wondered what ever happened to my former students in #steameducation. Do they ever follow through,...
Ayo Olufade
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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