Invent The Change January Highlights
Jay Flores
?? Host of “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!” ???? 2x American Ninja Warrior semifinalist ?? Contestant on “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”
2022 has been off to a wonderful start! From Ninja Warrior to light sabers to mentoring and making... here are a few highlights from January!
American Ninja Warrior
After 10 years of rejected applications and failed walk-on attempts in multiple cities… I FINALLY GOT THE CALL FOR AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR!!!?#NEVERGIVEUP! I can’t wait to bring my?STEM?and perseverance message to a broader audience!
Thank you to all who have supported and believed in me throughout this journey. You made it impossible for me to give up and it’s finally paying off! We film qualifiers in March at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio and the episode will air in May/June. If you would like stay informed on the details or want to take a closer look into my training and preparation you can follow the journey on Instagram: @JayFloresInspires
New Mystery Science Lesson
As a Mystery Guide for Discovery Education's Mystery Science I help kids stay curious by creating better explanations for millions of students! The first ten years of life are the years of peak curiosity. These are the years when children form habits of thinking that will live with them for the rest of their lives. This is when they form their view of the world. This is the opportunity to nurture each child’s burning curiosity, guide them as they explore their world, and ensure they develop the most important skill of all: the ability to figure things out for themselves.
This month I answered 4th grader Xavi's question: Could you make a real light saber? Subscribe to my YouTube channel to view other content I've created with Mystery Science! YouTube - Jay Flores
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Excellence in Mentoring Awards
I'm honored to have been selected as a finalist for the 2022?MENTOR Excellence in Mentoring Awards in the Public Elevation category! The nomination comes from the use of my public platform to support mentoring opportunities for youth to excel in?STEM. Specifically my work via?Invent The Change LLC?to provide parents, educators, non-profits, and corporations with the tools to inspire young minds with unique approaches to?STEM education.
If you want to make more of these STEM mentoring resources available in your community let's connect!
Make48 Madison
I served as the emcee for Make48's city series event in Madison, Wisconsin where eight teams competed in a 48 hour innovation competition with the theme of "Outdoor Play." What resulted were some of the best new yard game prototypes I've ever seen. The top two teams advance on to compete in Wichita for Make48's National event, a filmed PBS docuseries where I will have the honor to serve as host!
Looking Forward
February is going to be packed with STEM inspiration! Make sure to subscribe to this newsletter to stay updated. In the meantime, here are some of the things to be on the look out for: Make48 Indianapolis episode, Engineers Week activities, Noche de Ciencias sponsored by Honeywell and Dow (register here for free) and more from "It's Not Magic, It's Science!"