Henna Khan is the founder & CEO of Universe Simplified Foundation (USF).
Universe Simplified, a Mumbai based nonprofit, is setting up STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) based Innovation Hubs within schools for economically challenged children in rural and urban slum areas. These hubs are low cost and run on a “once a week” basis. The Innovation Hubs empower children to apply Science and Technology to address real life local and global challenges and to create opportunities for themselves. The curriculum is implemented in a hands-on, inquiry driven manner to inculcate Innovation and problem-solving skills in children. Universe Simplified has currently set up 5 Innovation Hubs in and around Mumbai, two of which are within Zilla Parishad Schools.
Universe Simplified encourages and promotes an inquiry-based learning method which is very hands-on, and collaboration based. This is very much needed for children to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovative skills. They are pioneering efforts in conducting research in such educative interventions and open sourcing the same. Their work has been recognized widely for their unique and impactful approaches in democratizing STEM education. Universe Simplified has a STEM fellowship program for individuals to participate in USF's work. The USF STEM Fellowship is a full time, two-year immersive fellowship during which the fellow will take the ownership of setting up and running low cost, STEM based Innovation Hubs within low-income schools and community centers for rural and urban children. In addition to gaining an in-depth understanding of inquiry driven and hands-on STEM education, the fellows will also work on multiple social innovation projects during the fellowship.

Henna is an alumni of University of Bradford with an MBA degree in Strategic Management. Before USF, Henna has worked in various roles in a corporate atmosphere. 
In this episode, we get into the depths of the work done by her non-profit Universe Simplified, her motivations, and several other topics. Listen in for an interesting conversation.

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