The Bean Path

Dr. Nashlie Sephus, Ph.D., and The Bean Path team (Ivan Walker and Dr. Amber Johnson Avery) were recently featured on Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien. This episode highlights how Dr. Sephus is transforming her hometown into a tech hub. Special thanks to Soledad O'Brien and team for capturing our story! #DrNashlieSephus #TheBeanPath #JacksonMS #BlackinTech #JxnTechDistrict

Bean Path’s Executive Director, Tamika Jenkins, spoke with Kayla Thompson of WJTV to discuss everything happening at our Family STEAM Day tomorrow! Tamika shared what attendees can expect—from robotics and coding to interactive STEAM activities designed for all ages. Come join us for a day full of tech exploration, including hands-on experiments, games, and more. The whole family can learn, play, and discover together through science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities. Don't miss out! Register now by visiting getbean.info/steam. #FamilySTEAMDay #JacksonMS #STEMforkids #TechCommunity #BeanPath

Congratulations to Bean Path's Spark-O-Matic Robotics Team on an incredible start to the year! At their first robotics competition in Flowood, they earned the "Connect Award", celebrating their strong engagement with the local STEM community. A huge shoutout to our talented young engineers for their dedication and hard work!

Meet William Mosley, our Youth STEAMer of the Month!?A standout in our robotics program at St. Richard’s, William is passionate about building and programming robots. His curiosity and problem-solving skills set him apart as a future innovator! Let’s celebrate William and all the young minds shaping the future of STEAM!

Dr. Nashlie Sephus is a trailblazer in tech and community innovation! ?? As the founder of TheBeanPath and visionary behind The Bean Barn & the Jackson Tech District, she’s creating spaces for learning, growth, and opportunity in Jackson. This #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate her impact and the women making history every day. ?? Tag a woman you know who’s breaking barriers and shaping the future! ?? #BeanPath #BeanBarn #WomenInTech #MakingHistory

Join Us for Bean Path’s Family STEAM Day! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of discovery as we explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) through hands-on activities for all ages! ?? $5 Admission – Register now at getbean.info/steam! Featured Activities: ? Learn How to Fly a Drone – Hands-on experience with drone navigation and control. ?? Sewing Repair Workshop – Master basic sewing skills and garment repair techniques. ?? Laser Cutting Demonstration – Discover the power of laser cutting technology. ?? Learn How to Drive a Robot – Experience the thrill of maneuvering robots. ?? Robotics Scrimmage – Watch youth teams compete in an exciting coding and robotics challenge! Who Can Participate? ? Open to all ages! ? Families, students, and community members interested in STEAM learning.?? Future engineers, coders, and innovators! ? No prior experience needed! Come ready to learn.

Join us for Bean Path’s Tech Talk Tuesday on March 25 at 12 PM CT as Julia Strong explores how technology can be used to uplift and empower your day. Don’t miss this insightful session on integrating tech into your daily routine for positivity and productivity. To register, please visit getbean.info/techtalk.

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Join us TOMORROW for a hands-on 3D Printing Workshop where you’ll learn the basics, explore open-source models, and start your own print! No experience needed—just bring your creativity! Don’t miss out—see you there! ??getbean.info/3dprinting. #3DPrinting #Makerspace #Innovation #STEAM

Last Thursday, Nashlie Sephus, Ph.D. took the stage as the keynote speaker at the MISSISSIPPI EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING ASSOCIATION INC (MECA) conference, delivering an impactful message on AI, innovation, and community empowerment through The Bean Path. Her dedication to advancing technology and education left the audience inspired, sparking new ideas and opportunities for connection, collaboration, and creation! The Bean Path lead team was also in attendance to support and engage with attendees, hosting a booth to share our mission and the impact of our programs across the city. Thank you to Dr. Sephus for her visionary leadership and dedication to shaping the future, and a special thanks to MECA for the opportunity to share Bean Path’s mission and impact!

Join Us for Bean Path’s Family STEAM Day! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of discovery as we explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) through hands-on activities for all ages! Featured Activities: ? Learn How to Fly a Drone – Hands-on experience with drone navigation and control. ?? Sewing Repair Workshop – Master basic sewing skills and garment repair techniques. ?? Laser Cutting Demonstration – Discover the power of laser cutting technology. ?? Learn How to Drive a Robot – Experience the thrill of maneuvering robots. ?? Robotics Scrimmage – Watch youth teams compete in an exciting coding and robotics challenge! Who Can Participate? ? Open to all ages! ? Families, students, and community members interested in STEAM learning.?? Future engineers, coders, and innovators! ? No prior experience needed! Come ready to learn. ?? $5 Admission – Register now at getbean.info/steam!