Melanie Narish
Senior Learning Designer - Arizona State University's Center for Education Through Exploration
Reed High School
University of Nevada, Reno
Biology
Boise State University
Raptor Biology
Nature sparked my interest in the sciences because it's super weird, and that resonated with me.
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I'm a Learning Designer. I take topics that are challenging to understand and design digital models, simulations, and narratives, so learners can engage with those topics via engaging, adaptive science experiences. I also design tools that empower others to be able to make their own learning experiences. My job is like painting with education, tech, and wonder.
Two Steps:
Get a journal/sketchbook: Carry it around wherever you go to write and/or sketch observations, questions, ideas – really anything! Don't worry about how it looks, and don't focus on one area of interest because you'll find inspiration in the most unexpected places.
Start conversations: Find folks who are also passionate about the topics that you keep thinking about. Likely they will be very excited to talk about your questions and observations. (But be polite if they don't have time!)
Beatrix Potter is well known for her children's stories like Peter Rabbit, but she was also a fabulous natural scientist and conservationist. She united art and science to better understand the world around us, preserve it, and share its wonders with others of all ages.