Listen "Ep32: DANNI WASHINGTON. Mocha Mermaid TV host's mission: educate youth via "science communication.""
Episode Synopsis
Widely known for her work in science communications and world-renowned television shows such as "Xploration Nature Knows Best", Danni Washington, AKA "Mocha Mermaid," has paved the way for educating the youth on the importance of ocean conservation and mitigating climate change. Hear how her inspiring story has led her to a path to purpose in environmentalism, connecting to individuals around the world and becoming a role model for young girls all over the world thinking about pursuing a career in STEM. Bio: [email protected] [email protected] Danni Washington is fierce, focused, and on a mission. As a world-renowned television host and science communicator, Washington is the first African-American woman to host a nationally broadcast syndicated science television series. She is presently the host of The Genius Generation podcast produced by Seeker and Trax which spotlights young people behind an incredible invention, entrepreneurial pursuit, or discovery using science. Washington also served as a correspondent on CBS's Mission Unstoppable, a weekly program highlighting fascinating female innovators thriving on the cutting edge of science, Xploration Nature Knows Best on FOX, a series predicated on ingenuity in biomimicry meant to expose younger generations to inventions inspired by nature. Additional projects include "Science the $#!* Out Of It," for the popular Facebook Watch vertical, Untamed Science for Pearson Publishing, and Ocean GEMS. Washington continues to educate youth on the importance of ocean conservation, STEM innovation and environmentalism using mediums that acutely connect: science, arts and media. Her simplification of what is at stake with our planet makes her a mainstay in conservation and STEM advocacy. Websites: https://www.danniwashington.com/ Social Media Info IG: https://www.instagram.com/danniwashington/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/danniwashingtonTV TW: https://twitter.com/danniwashington https://twitter.com/bigblueandyou https://www.instagram.com/bigblueandyou/ https://www.facebook.com/bigblueandyou https://bigblueandyou.org/
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