Alisha and Why Brilliant Labs

Embark on a journey of creative discovery with Alisha Collins, the innovative mind at the forefront of integrating storytelling, craft, wellness, play, and cutting-edge technology into participatory learning practices. As an author, educator, and designer with an impressive background including a stint at the MIT Media Lab and the Lifelong Kindergarten group, Alisha is redefining educational paradigms.
With over twelve years of teaching experience around the world, Alisha has developed curriculums and led professional development workshops from the USA to Brazil. Her contributions to the world of making are substantial, including co-authoring "StartMaking!: A Guide to Engaging Young People in Maker Activities," co-founding the Duct Tape Network, and initiating SEEDS (Science, Engineering, Esthetics, Design, and Storytelling).
In her current role as Director of Creative Learning at Brilliant Labs, Alisha oversees the Biomaking initiative, a program that champions the convergence of biology and technology. Adding to her extensive list of achievements, Alisha is also the proud author of the "Brilliant Labs Biomaking Guide," a comprehensive manual encouraging youth to blend science and creativity to engineer a brighter future.
This video showcases Alisha's path and her impact on nurturing creative confidence in the youth. Through her work at Brilliant Labs, she is guiding a new generation to create significant impacts in their communities and the world at large. www.brilliantl...
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