{"id":140,"date":"2025-11-08T19:36:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgefactoryinc.org\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2025-11-08T19:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T19:46:13","slug":"newspapers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/knowledgefactoryinc.org\/index.php\/newspapers\/","title":{"rendered":"Newspapers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science\">Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 to open STEM center for young students in Germantown &#8211; August 28, 2025 &#8211; Chestnut Hill Local<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1\">Philadelphia Scientist Opens STEM Education Center &#8211; June 2025 &#8211; Philadelphia Metro Kids<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2\">Philly scientist set to open youth STEM center in Germantown &#8211; June 15, 2025 &#8211; Metro Philadelphia<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2-3\">New STEM Center &#8211; Philly scientist Grand Hank set to open 10,000-square-foot STEM center for youth in Germantown &#8211; June 09, 2025 &#8211; Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2-3-4\">Give Me An S, T, E, M! Camden Students Science &#8211; March 21, 2025 &#8211; TAPinto.net (NJ)<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#thousands-attend-black-book-fair\">Thousands Attend Black Book Fair &#8211; Feb 05, 2025 &#8211; The Spirt Newspaper<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#philly-school-district-partners-with-scientist-for-stem-event\">Philly School District Partners with Scientist for STEM Event &#8211; Feb 27, 2024 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-a-north-philadelphia-school-is-getting-more-students-of-color-into-stem\">How a North Philadelphia school is getting more students of color into STEM &#8211; Feb 06, 2024 &#8211; CBS News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#scientist-grand-hank-inspires-philly-students-to-delve-deeper-into-the-world-of-stem-careers\">Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers &#8211; Feb 08, 2024 &#8211; WHYY TV \/ Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#scientist-educator-uses-high-energy-edutainment-performances-to-teach-stem-fundamentals-to-underrepresented-kids\">Scientist educator uses high-energy edutainment performances to teach STEM fundamentals to underrepresented kids &#8211; July 10, 2018 &#8211; www.engineering.com\/video-grand-hanks-hip-hop-science-shows<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-of-glenside-hosts-two-stem-shows-for-elkins-park-school-students-grand-hank-stem-center-for-inner-city-youth-to-open-this-summer\">\u2018Grand Hank\u2019 of Glenside hosts two STEM shows for Elkins Park School students, Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner City Youth to open this summer &#8211; May 10, 2024 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-philly-met-welcomes-glensides-grand-hank\">The Philly Met welcomes Glenside\u2019s \u201cGrand Hank\u201d &#8211; November 29, 2022 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#anyone-can-be-a-scientist-chemistry-fun-sparks-imagination-for-ij-holton-students\">\u2018Anyone Can Be a Scientist\u2019; Chemistry Fun Sparks Imagination for IJ Holton Students &#8211; October 24, 2018 &#8211; Austin Texas Daily Herald<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#glensides-master-scientist-grand-hank-presents-at-sci-fest\">Glenside\u2019s Master Scientist Grand Hank presents at SciFest &#8211; October 20, 2022 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#middle-schoolers-learn-about-stem\">Middle-Schoolers learn about STEM &#8211; June 2018 &#8211; Rifle, Colorado Citizen Telegram<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#nashville-tennessee-national-conference-on-science\">Nashville, Tennessee National Conference on Science &#8211; March 31 to April 03, 2016<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-scientist-builds-lab-for-youth-in-germantown\">Local Scientist Builds Lab for Youth in Germantown &#8211; March 31, 2016 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#an-evening-of-science-education-hip-hop-music-at-the-dell\">&#8220;An Evening of Science, Education, &amp; Hip Hop Music&#8221; at The Dell &#8211; August 14, 2015 &#8211; Westside Weekly<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#internationally-renowned-scientist-grand-hank-and-the-philadelphia-school-district-presents-an-evening-of-science-education-and-hip-hop-music-dell-music-center-aug-19\">Internationally renowned scientist Grand Hank and the Philadelphia School District presents \u2013 \u201cAn Evening of Science, Education and Hip-Hop Music\u201d- Dell Music Center &#8211; August 13, 2015\u00a0&#8211; The Philadelphia Sun<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-magic-wonders-of-stem\">The Magic &amp; Wonders of STEM &#8211; Feb 03, 2014 &#8211; Scoop USA<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-magic-wonders-of-stem-1\">The Magic &amp; Wonders of STEM &#8211; Jan 03, 2014 &#8211; Scoop USA<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pitt-magazine\">PITT Magazine &#8211; 2011<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#registration-opens-for-grand-hank-science-demos\">Registration Opens for Grand Hank Science Demos &#8211; June 2009 &#8211; The Germantown Courier<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chemist-uses-musical-formula-to-teach-science\">Chemist Uses Musical Formula to Teach Science<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#may-25-2009-the-philadelphia-inquirer\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#may-25-2009-the-bay-state-banner-boston-ma\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; The Bay State Banner &#8211; Boston MA<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#may-25-2009-the-pocono-record-northern-pennsylvania\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; The Pocono Record &#8211; Northern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tyraine-grand-hank-ragsdale-receives-carver-award\">Tyraine &#8220;Grand Hank&#8221; Ragsdale Receives Carver Award &#8211; March 2009 &#8211; George Washington Carver Chronical<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#former-pha-resident-honored-at-carver-science-fair\">Former PHA Resident Honored at Carver Science Fair &#8211; April 2009 \u2013 The PHA Experience<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#george-washington-carver-award-presented-to-grand-hank\">George Washington Carver Award Presented to Grand Hank &#8211; April 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapping-chemist-uses-musical-formula-to-make-science-likeable-to-kids\">Rapping Chemist Uses Musical Formula to Make Science Likeable to Kids &#8211; March 25, 2009 &#8211; The Miami Times<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-uses-rap-music-to-reach-students\">An Entertaining Chemist Proves Science Can Be Fun<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#making-learning-fun-grand-hank-puts-spin-on-science-class-1\">Making Learning Fun &#8211; Grand Hank Puts Spin on Science Class &#8211; Jan 16, 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#teaching-cool-chemistry-science-guy-appeals-to-kids-with-hip-hop\">Teaching Cool Chemistry &#8211; Science Guy Appeals to Kids with Hip Hop &#8211; April 25, 2008 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-science-award-in-chemistry\">Grand Hank Science Award in Chemistry &#8211; April 02, 2008 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#former-millcreek-resident-now-a-hip-hopping-chemist\">Former Millcreek Resident now a Hip Hop Chemist &#8211; March 2008 &#8211; The PHA Experience<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#science-fair-news\">Science Fair News &#8211; Jan 2008<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#stem-makes-science-interesting-for-middle-school-students\">STEM Makes Science Interesting for Middle School Students &#8211; Dec 15, 2005 &#8211; South West Globe Newspaper<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chemist-combines-hip-hop-science\">Chemist Combines Hip Hop &amp; Science &#8211; June 2005 &#8211; The PCCS Advocate &#8211; Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#students-have-fun-while-celebrating-science\">Students have Fun while Celebrating Science &#8211; April 28, 2005 &#8211; The West Oak Lane &#8211; Mt. Airy Leader<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cracking-the-math-code-clinic\">Cracking the Math Code Clinic &#8211; Dec 2004 &#8211; Teacher Links Magazine<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#message-on-science-comes-nicely-rapped\">Message on Science comes Nicely Rapped &#8211; Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tyraine-ragsdale-aka-grand-hank-combines-science-with-some-hip-hop\">Tyraine Ragsdale, aka &#8216;Grand Hank,&#8217; Combines Science with some Hip Hop &#8211; Jan 31, 2002 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chemist-has-concocted-new-recipe-for-sucess\">Chemist Has Concocted New Recipe for Success &#8211; Jan 21, 2002 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-science-of-philadelphia-premiered-on-comcast-this-month\">&#8220;The Science of Philadelphia&#8221; Premiered on Comcast this Month &#8211; Oct 21, 2001 &#8211; The Philadelphia Sunday Sun<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conquering-science-and-math\">Conquering Science and Math &#8211; Spring \/ Summer 2001 &#8211; Black Parenting Magazine<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-and-the-science-of-philadelphia-interests-young-blacks-in-science-curriculum\">Grand Hank and The Science of Philadelphia Interests Young Blacks in Science Curriculum &#8211; 2000 &#8211; The Philadelphia New Observer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#registration-now-open-for-grand-hank-science-demos\">Registration Now Open for Grand Hank Science Demos &#8211; Jan 14, 2000 &#8211; Mt. Airy Times Express<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-educational-rap-lecture\">The Educational Rap Lecture &#8211; June 1999 &#8211; Video Librarian<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-educational-rap-lecture-1\">The Educational Rap Lecture &#8211; April 1999 &#8211; The School Library Journal<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-scientific\">Grand Hank Scientific &#8211; Fall 1996 &#8211; Pitt Chemistry Reactions<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rap-music-science-good-chemistry-for-young-students\">Rap Music &amp; Science Good Chemistry for Young Students &#8211; March 10, 1996 &#8211; Muskegon Chronicle<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#special-programs-fire-thirst-for-learning\">Special Programs Fire Thirst for Learning &#8211; Feb 07, 1996 &#8211; The Leader<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-scientist-raps-for-education\">A Scientist Raps for Education &#8211; Jan 10, 1996 &#8211; The Philadelphia New Observer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#educator-offers-alternative-to-gangsta-rap\">Educator Offers Alternative to Gangsta Rap &#8211; Dec 12, 1995 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#when-grand-hank-raps-about-science-kids-listen\">When Grand Hank Raps about Science, Kids Listen &#8211; Winter 1995 &#8211; Connecticut United for Research Excellence<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hip-hop-scientist\">Hip-Hop Scientist &#8211; Oct 20, 1995 &#8211; Science World Magazine<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapping-about-science\">Rapping About Science &#8211; Sep 1995 &#8211; Jr High Ministry<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#researcher-raps-to-show-science-is-cool\">Researcher Raps to Show Science is Cool &#8211; March 1995 &#8211; Texas Society for Biomedical Research<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hip-hop-science\">Hip-Hop Science &#8211; March 1995 &#8211; Dreamer News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapping-about-science-1\">Rapping About Science &#8211; Feb 1995 &#8211; Teaching K-8 Magazine<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chemist-grand-hank-creates-rap-music-formula-to-teach-science\">Chemist &#8216;Grand Hank&#8217; Creates Rap Music Formula to Teach Science &#8211; Nov 24, 1994 &#8211; The Pittsburgh Gazette<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#selling-careers-in-science\">Selling Careers in Science &#8211; Nov 18, 1994 &#8211; The Jersey Journal<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapper-uses-music-to-teach-science-themes\">Rapper Uses Music to Teach Science Themes &#8211; Nov 18, 1994 &#8211; The Intelligencer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapper-uses-music-to-spark-interest-in-science\">Rapper Uses Music to Spark Interest in Science &#8211; Nov 17, 1994 &#8211; The Advocate<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#some-rap-about-dropping-science-but-this-rapper-promotes-it-message-on-math-comes-booming\">Some Rap about Dropping Science, but this Rapper Promotes it. Message on Math comes Booming &#8211; Sun Oct 23, 1994 &#8211; The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-merck-mentor-program-working-together-to-strengthen-each-other\">The Merck Mentor Program: Working Together to Strengthen Each Other &#8211; Oct 14, 1994 &#8211; The Daily at West Point, Blue Bell, &amp; Union Meeting<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#national-chemistry-week\">National Chemistry Week &#8211; Dec 06, 1993 &#8211; Chemical &amp; Engineering News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#celebrate-national-chemistry-week-at-the-franklin-institute\">Celebrate National Chemistry Week at The Franklin Institute &#8211; November 1993 &#8211; School District of Philadelphia SRL News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#down-with-science\">Down with Science &#8211; Nov 12, 1993 &#8211; The Philadelphia Daily News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-helps-youth\">Grand Hank Helps Youth &#8211; Oct 26, 1993 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hip-hop-chemist\">Hip-Hop Chemist &#8211; Oct 1993 &#8211; National Technical News<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#grand-hank-blending-the-chemistry-of-rap-into-a-positive-message\">&#8216;Grand Hank&#8217; Blending the Chemistry of Rap into a Positive Message &#8211; Sep 13, 1992 &#8211; The Philadelphia Sunday Sun<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#reading-writing-rap\">Reading Writing Rap<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#summer-1993-connections-news\">Summer 1993 &#8211; Connections News<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#if-your-down-with-education-stand-up\">If Your Down with Education Stand Up! &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-chemistry-of-rap\">The Chemistry of Rap &#8211; March 1993<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rapper-takes-unique-message-to-the-people\">Rapper Takes Unique Message to the People &#8211; May 23, 1992 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#rap-scientist-psychs-students-into-furthuring-their-education\">Rap Scientist Psychs Students into Furthering their Education &#8211; Dec 07, 1992 &#8211; Burlington County Times<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#young-entrepreneurs-conference-stimulates-youth-to-do-for-self\">Young Entrepreneurs Conference Stimulates Youth to Do for Self &#8211; Sept 02, 1992 &#8211; Philadelphia New Observer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#chemist-raps-about-science-education\">Chemist Raps About Science Education &#8211; April 1992 &#8211; Chemecology<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#local-television-show-serious-about-local-talent\">Local Television Show Serious About Local Talent &#8211; March 20, 1992 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#knowledge-is-power\">Knowledge is Power &#8211; Fall 1991 &#8211; PriPeople Magazine<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#knowledge-is-power-1\">Knowledge is Power &#8211; Fall 1991 &#8211; The CChELATE<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#blacks-sought-to-fill-surplus-jobs-in-science-engineering\">Blacks Sought to Fill Surplus Jobs in Science, Engineering &#8211; March 1991 &#8211; The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#african-american-culture\">African-American Culture &#8211; Feb 1991 &#8211; African American Culture<\/a><ul><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 to open STEM center for young students in Germantown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-21-2025-ta-pinto-net-nj-1\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">August 28, 2025 &#8211; Chestnut Hill Local<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/scientist-grand-hank-to-open-stem-center-for-young-students-in-germantown,37799\">https:\/\/www.chestnuthilllocal.com\/stories\/scientist-grand-hank-to-open-stem-center-for-young-students-in-germantown,37799<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abby Weiss<br><br>Tyraine Ragsdale, known by his DJ name, Master Scientist Grand Hank, has finalized the outdoor section of his upcoming science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center on 501 E. Armstrong Street in Germantown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d840c512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1807\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Liquid Science outdoor space is part of the upcoming Grand Hank STEM Center for Youth in Germantown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The media personality\/educator and his wife, Georgina Ragsdale, introduced the Liquid Science outdoor space to the community at an open house Saturday afternoon. The 8,000 square-foot outdoor venue consists of three open-air stone-walled sections, and features a concert stage, tables, and an outdoor hangout area.<br><br>\u201cI had a vision for this, that this space could be used to have not only educational learning, but also social learning, where people can enjoy themselves,\u201d Ragsdale told the Local on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1808\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Liquid Science venue features an outdoor concert stage where Grand Hank can host his interactive, high-energy science workshops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>A \u2018grand\u2019 vision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The venue is part of Ragsdale\u2019s upcoming Grand Hank STEM Center for Youth, a project he\u2019s undertaken since 2011 to make STEM education more accessible for underserved youth in Philadelphia. Built from the ruins of a historic watch factory, the site will contain the Liquid Science outdoor venue and a 10,000-square-foot indoor facility \u2014 which is still undergoing renovations and is in the fundraising stage, he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1809\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Grand Hank STEM Center in Germantown is set to have a grand hall for performances and science presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The new institution will focus on getting students interested in STEM through Grand Hank\u2019s high energy, interactive programs.<br><br>\u201cWe could do programming here, professional development, teacher training, student workshops, community-based events \u2026 everything we could dream up that they do at The Franklin Institute in Center City. This could be a Franklin Institute, northwest. That\u2019s the vision,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2024 YouScience\/Black Girls Do STEM \u201cBlack Students and STEM Report\u201d found that the under-representation of Black professionals in the STEM field could discourage Black students from pursuing these careers. Ragsdale hopes to bridge that exposure gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glenside resident grew up in West Philadelphia\u2019s Mill Creek housing projects and earned a chemistry degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He then worked as a research chemist at the Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, a division of Johnson &amp; Johnson. He was one of the few scientists of color at his company, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of times, when you\u2019re the only person of color in these spaces, they\u2019re not very inclusive. So, because of that, a lot of people shy away, or they decide that they\u2019re going to take another route where they\u2019re more represented,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a chemist in the 1980s, Ragsdale wanted to increase Black representation in the STEM field. He found his calling while giving a talk to students through a visiting scientist program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI saw the kids \u2026 they were disengaged as I was speaking. And I started rapping, and when I started rapping, all the kids jumped on the edge of their seats, and they started rapping and singing,\u201d he said. \u201cThat was the epiphany right there, that we could use music to teach science or to teach any subject.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1989, Ragsdale founded Grand Hank Productions, Inc., a multimedia education company, to teach science to students in the region through music and entertainment, using hip-hop music, real-life demonstrations, and interactive workshops. He produced two weekly TV shows for middle and high schoolers: \u201cThe Science of Philadelphia\u201d and \u201cThe Science Lab of Grand Hank,\u201d which aired on the Philadelphia School District\u2019s public-access channel, PSTV. The shows ran from 1996 to 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He took his entertaining experiments and high-energy shows to dozens of venues, including the School District of Philadelphia, conferences, and on tours throughout the United States. On the road, he dreamed about having a retirement project that would outlive him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Making science rock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d840c512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1810\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Liquid Science venue was built from the remnants of a historic watch factory. The Ragsdales nicknamed the area \u201cThe Ruins.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He acquired the building for the STEM center in 2011, moving from the Grand Hank headquarters in Mt. Airy. Ragsdale said his late brother Lamont \u201cSparkey\u201d Ragsdale was his tour manager and helped him design the center. Lamont died in 2023.<br><br>\u201cHe and I were so close. We did everything together,\u201d he said. \u201cWe were looking forward to the day when this opened, and then we could run it, and just enjoy the fruits of our labor. It\u2019s a piece of him here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-1-1024x556.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1811\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-791f826ba8b4545ceea71c2c17ffd715\">An architectural rendering of the Grand Hank STEM Center for Youth in Germantown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Ragsdale still needs $300,000 to finish the project, specifically to install the sprinkler and HVAC systems, and said supporters can donate through the project\u2019s website,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/\">ghstemcenter.com<\/a>. Assuming he will reach that goal, Ragsdale hopes to open the facility by the end of 2025.<br><br>The site\u2019s first floor features a grand hall that can house 200 chairs, and will have DJ lights and fog machines. It\u2019s not your usual science presentation set-up. \u201cThe purpose of this building is to bring kids in and do science on a scale they\u2019ve never seen before,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, there\u2019s a studio, science lab, another concert stage, and photos of Ragsdale\u2019s past performances \u2014 including those at The Met Philadelphia and The Dell Music Center \u2014 dotting the walls. Upstairs houses administrative offices, a lounge, and several classrooms (called \u201clearning pods\u201d), as well as stored high-tech equipment patiently waiting for opening day. Ragsdale hopes to recruit science teachers and scientists from the field to run programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a legacy space. And when people walk through here, they\u2019ll see pictures of scientists and all that on the walls that reflect the culture that we come from,\u201d he said. \u201cThe goal is to show people how important science is, and it\u2019s all around them. It\u2019s in everything you do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d840c512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1812\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Dana Brown, Cathy Brown, Georgina Ragsdale, and Tyraine \u201cGrand Hank\u201d Ragsdale set up the open house for the Liquid Science outdoor space on Aug. 23.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The center will also be a space to socialize, Ragsdale said. The Liquid Science outdoor space will be used for concerts, galas, and sports-watch parties.<br><br>Ragsdale\u2019s wife Georgina, a former employee for the Laborers\u2019 District Council Benefit Funds, said it\u2019s \u201cunbelievable\u201d to see how the building has transformed after 14 years of renovations.<br><br>\u201cI\u2019m just happy and proud that he\u2019s able to do what he wants to do,\u201d Georgina said. \u201cI just want to see the building and whatever he\u2019s working toward come to full fruition, because he\u2019s been working hard trying to give back to the children.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Philadelphia Scientist Opens STEM Education Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-21-2025-ta-pinto-net-nj-1-1\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">August 15, 2025 &#8211; Philadelphia Metro Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metrokids.com\/philadelphia-scientist-opens-stem-education-center\/\">https:\/\/www.metrokids.com\/philadelphia-scientist-opens-stem-education-center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philadelphia-Metro-Kids-1024x126.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1826\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0d2466c3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Science-Experiment.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1824\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Jillian Diamond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientist Tyraine \u201cGrand Hank\u201d Ragsdale is well-known in Philadelphia\u2019s scientific community as an educator, George Washington Carver Award winner and chemist at Johnson &amp; Johnson\u2019s Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But his current mission is making STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education more accessible for underserved youth in Philadelphia. Ragsdale\u2019s new Grand Hank STEM Center opened last month, offering K-12 courses in a variety of different subjects, with plans for courses in app development, robotics and culinary science.<br><br>\u201cWhen I would go around the country, I saw the need for a dedicated space for students where they could have the opportunity to learn the concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at a more fundamental level,\u201d Ragsdale says. \u201cPart of that also came from me not seeing a lot of people who were interested in STEM. One of my missions was to change that by presenting it in a way that\u2019s more palatable. Students can feel and see that they are a part of STEM, and that STEM is all around them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ragsdale grew up in Philadelphia and credits the education he received there as what launched his scientific career, so the Grand Hank STEM Center\u2019s Armstrong Street location was chosen so he could give back to the same community that aided him in his youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, there are plans for the center to hold a grand opening event and fundraiser Aug. 16. (The center\u2019s staff are currently raising money for its HVAC system.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe goal is to have students see themselves as future STEM professionals, and to give them access to resources that can foster their interest in STEM if that\u2019s what they\u2019re interested in,\u201d Ragsdale adds. \u201cThe ultimate goal is to create more scientifically literate citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Philly scientist set to open youth STEM center in Germantown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-21-2025-ta-pinto-net-nj-1-1-2\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">June 15, 2025 &#8211; Metro Philadelphia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metrophiladelphia.com\/stories\/philly-scientist-set-to-open-youth-stem-center-in-germantown,103072\">https:\/\/metrophiladelphia.com\/stories\/philly-scientist-set-to-open-youth-stem-center-in-germantown,103072<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Metro-Philadelphia-Newspaper.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1828\" style=\"width:386px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f3e73c6b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philly-scientist-set-to-open-youth-STEM-center-in-Germantown-1024x689.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1794\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Local scientist Tyriane Ragsdale plans to open The Grand Hank STEM Center next month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Eric Moody<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local scientist Tyriane \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 Ragsdale is on a mission to inspire youth and increase STEM learning opportunities across underserved communities. The West Philly native is now one step closer to that goal, thanks to The Grand Hank STEM Center,&nbsp;set to open on July 12.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ragsdale says growing up one of eight children in public housing in the city&#8217;s Mill Creek section helped him value education as a tool to later succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Being a product of the public schools and a graduate of University City High School, I really had no interest in going to college,&#8221; Ragsdale said. &#8220;An advisor saw something in me that I wasn&#8217;t really paying attention to.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After being convinced to attend college, Ragsdale attended the University of Pittsburgh where he struggled to pursue a career before deciding to &#8220;chase the sciences.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I was either going to be a chemist, physicist, a mathematician, or a computer scientist. And the beauty of it is, I wasn&#8217;t good at any of them,&#8221; Ragsdale laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After choosing from the four options, Ragsdale pursued a career as a chemist. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Chemistry, but explains he discovered why his career lacked people from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The rigor of it is so challenging. The support systems are few and far between. And that was back in the 80s. I saw why people didn&#8217;t go in,&#8221; stated Ragsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7e78eb23 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philly-scientist-set-to-open-youth-STEM-center-in-Germantown-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1796\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>After obtaining his degree, Ragsdale \u2014 who worked as a Johnson &amp; Johnson pharmaceutical chemist in drug discovery \u2014 was inspired to create something that makes science more interesting to the average person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>He also realized the pipeline for Black and brown people coming through his industry wasn&#8217;t robust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Science is all around us. We use it every day. We just don&#8217;t call it that,&#8221; Ragsdale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things like brushing your teeth and using soap and water to wash your body are simple tasks that Ragsdale referenced involve using science through a &#8220;hydrophilic and hydrophobic&#8221; process daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when the&nbsp;&#8216;Grand Hank&#8217;&nbsp;vision was officially born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A former DJ, Ragsdale fused a hip-hop interactive background with science and embarked on sponsored tours for students K-12 across the country. During those tours, Ragsdale would perform&nbsp;science raps and conduct scientific experiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;The Science Lab of Grand Hank Tour&#8217;&nbsp;has been held annually since 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ea69a204 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Philly-scientist-set-to-open-youth-STEM-center-in-Germantown-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1798\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It follows the&nbsp;conclusion&nbsp;of his television series&nbsp;&#8216;The Science Lab of Grand Hank&#8217; that aired in 1996&nbsp;on cable networks, in addition to the channel dedicated to the School District of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ragsdale transitioned his school district partnership to host more in-person events at locations like Add B. Anderson School, Cayuga Elementary School, and the Morton McMichael School for Philly youth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Larger events were held at venues such as The Met Philadelphia in February 2024. This year, Ragsdale performed his annual tour locally at Tindley Temple Church in South Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour marked a major step forward for Ragsdale, bringing him closer to transforming an abandoned two-story building in Germantown into a space for his broader, institutional vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the 500 block of Armstrong Street, the 10,000-square-foot premier science facility will soon open where Philly youth can take part in fun and educational events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to a $100,000 donation from&nbsp;The Peak Tek Technology Corporation, it has helped launch renovations to establish the state-of-the-art analytical chemistry center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re building this facility to expose the community to the beauty of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,&#8221; Ragsdale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The center will house robotics, an engineering space, video gaming, a computer lab, a video production facility, culinary kitchen, event stages and much more.&nbsp;In addition to the massive indoor space, The Grand Hank STEM Center will feature 8,000 square feet of presentation space outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We can deliver all kinds of science in all kinds of ways,&#8221; Ragsdale added. &#8220;I want to make kids become presenters from the content that they learn.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He encourages those who would like to donate to the project to visit ghstemcenter.com&nbsp;to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;You have the Franklin Institute that does a great job downtown. But now you have another space to learn science at the deepest level,&#8221; said Ragsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2-3\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">New STEM Center &#8211; Philly scientist Grand Hank set to open 10,000-square-foot STEM center for youth in Germantown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-21-2025-ta-pinto-net-nj\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">June 09, 2025 &#8211; Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/news\/local_news\/philly-scientist-grand-hank-set-to-open-10-000-square-foot-stem-center-for-youth\/article_f10b78df-04dc-47f8-a7ee-07b87937bab8.html\">https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/news\/local_news\/philly-scientist-grand-hank-set-to-open-10-000-square-foot-stem-center-for-youth\/article_f10b78df-04dc-47f8-a7ee-07b87937bab8.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d88fe0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Grand-Hank-New-STEM-Center-set-to-Open-in-Philadelphia-Tribune-6-9-2025-523x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1554\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Local scientist Tyraine Ragsdale, who is known to most as Grand Hank, is embarking on a large-scale project with the goal of increasing science, technology, engineering and math learning for Black and Latino youth in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former Johnson &amp; Johnson chemist is renovating and reusing an abandoned two-story building at 501 Armstrong St. in the Germantown section of the city to turn it into a premier science facility where youth can learn in a fun environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Hank STEM Center will have 10,000 square feet of indoor space and 8,000 square feet of space outdoors. Though there are outdoor events happening now, the full launch for the center is scheduled for July 12.<br><br>\u201cIt\u2019s important that you understand the world around you,\u201d Ragsdale told The Tribune during a tour of the facility. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\u201cHow do the radio waves work? You turn the radio on and it\u2019s on. Where does that signal get generated? And how does it get converted? How can we hear something all the way on the other side of the world? How can I talk to somebody like that? That\u2019s fascinating if you put it in the right context.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">During Ragsdale\u2019s years as a chemist in corporate America, he often noticed that there were few people in the profession who looked like him. This inspired him to create a fun and entertaining way to teach science, using music and everyday examples to make complex concepts accessible to Black children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">According to the 2024 Black Students and STEM Report, Black students across the U.S. have exhibited the aptitude for careers in science, technology, engineering and math, but don\u2019t pursue them because of lack of exposure to the industry. Ragsdale aims to fix that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\u201cWhen I would first explain science to kids, they had a hard time paying attention,\u201d he said. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t until I started rapping that they got out of their seats and became interested.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Ragsdale grew up in the Mill Creek housing projects in West Philadelphia and attended University City High School. In college, he eventually unlocked his hidden potential and pursued chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Despite initial struggles and a professor\u2019s doubt, Ragsdale persevered after seeking tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d88fe0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-11-113246-1024x572.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1557\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Hank is renovating and abandoned two-story building at 501 Armstrong St in the Germantown section of the city into a premier science facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>From a chemist to a science educator to a media personality, Ragsdale kept building his brand, creating educational rap music, and performing at schools, as well as securing a local television show in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through those strategic partnerships with TV and radio stations, he gained national recognition and expanded his reach through touring and conferences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Ragsdale knows maintaining the facility will come with a cost and is appealing to the public for donations to help finish the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\u201cNow we\u2019re going to ask for sponsorship,\u201d he said. \u201cThe entire project is preparing for a public fundraising campaign and will launch a website&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ghstemcenter.org\/\">ghstemcenter.org<\/a>. There, people can donate, view the different programs, the renovation gallery, volunteer, and more.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d775fc27 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Books-at-the-Grand-Hank-STEM-Center-in-Philadelphia-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A shelf filled with books inside the Grand Hank STEM Center&#8217;s library.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once the center opens, it will provide spaces for everyone. A grand hall will be used for children\u2019s events, including hands-on science activities and presentations to the community. The building will also have a science lab and learning pods with five to six students and a teacher, designed to enhance learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The special rooms are equipped with high-tech features for hosting educational programs for children. When asked the ages of the children he\u2019ll teach and eventually with a staff, Ragsdale said he will take them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKindergarten to 12th grade,\u201d he said. \u201cI want to expose them as early as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The center will also moonlight as a safe space for adults as well. The Liquid Science Event Spaces contain a multi-purpose event space with indoor and outdoor areas, designed to host various events like concerts, receptions, and private parties with furniture included.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d88fe0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Outside-learning-space-at-501-Armstrong-St.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1560\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside learning space at 501 Armstrong St.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A community center is also being renovated with new windows, a roof, and a courtyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cY\u2019all want to do app development? You want to do physics? Whatever you\u2019re dreaming of, we can help you do that,\u201d Ragsdale said. \u201cWe even want to get into AI and artificial intelligence and all that understanding, but you still have to have thinking ability.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"give-me-an-s-t-e-m-camden-students-science-1-2-3-4\">Give Me An S, T, E, M! Camden Students Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-21-2025-ta-pinto-net-nj-1-2\">March 21, 2025 &#8211; TAPinto.net (NJ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-12-724x1024.png\" alt=\"PRESS: STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-464\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"thousands-attend-black-book-fair\">Thousands Attend Black Book Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-05-2025-the-spirt-newspaper\">Feb 05, 2025 &#8211; The Spirt Newspaper<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thousands_attend_Black_book_fair_West_Philly__Spirit_The_West-Southwest_Philadelphia_Edition_PA___February_5_2025__p3.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Thousands_attend_Black_book_fair_West_Philly__Spirit_The_West-Southwest_Philadelphia_Edition_PA___February_5_2025__p3<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"philly-school-district-partners-with-scientist-for-stem-event\">Philly School District Partners with Scientist for STEM Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-27-2024-the-philadelphia-tribune\">Feb 27, 2024 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/the_learning_key\/philly-school-district-partners-with-scientist-for-stem-event\/article_f62d5eb8-2247-5d5e-832f-59aa82f5d587.html\">https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/the_learning_key\/philly-school-district-partners-with-scientist-for-stem-event\/article_f62d5eb8-2247-5d5e-832f-59aa82f5d587.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyshawana Francis-Thompson first met scientist and educator <a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/president-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"44\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tyraine Ragsdale<\/a>, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Hank<\/a>, 17 years ago as a classroom teacher at John P. Turner Middle School in Southwest Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She remembered the impact Ragsdale\u2019s visit had on her students so when the opportunity came for the School District of Philadelphia to partner with Ragsdale again, she couldn\u2018t pass it up. Francis Thompson is currently the school district\u2019s chief of curriculum and instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was an emotional support teacher at the time and we had a school assembly that featured Grand Hank,\u201d Francis-Thompson said. \u201cI had a classroom of 15 boys and one girl. I just remember their faces lighting up from that experience of seeing Grand Hank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lot of the boys loved science and cooking,\u201d she said. \u201cThey were really inspired by what Grand Hank was doing. When the opportunity came for us to partner with Grand Hank again almost 17 years later, we didn\u2019t need convincing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-163442-1024x577.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-674\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Tyraine Ragsdale, also know as Grand Hank, works with a student from the Allen M. Stearne School. &#8211; PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe knew what that partnership would mean to our young people,\u201d she added. \u201cFor them to see his work and to see a representation of a Black scientist. He also provides a level of rigor that he brings to the experiences. Everything that he is doing aligns with the work the district is doing with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school district is partnering with Ragsdale for the 16th annual Black History Month MEGA STEM event. The event will be held Feb. 28-29 at The Met and consist of live science demonstrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each lesson will feature a biographical look at an African American scientist and inventor who influenced the science behind the experiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will take a scientist like Charles Drew and we will explain his bio to the students,\u201d Ragsdale said. \u201cWe talk about the science and the medicine that he helped bring forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat will then be followed by an experiment that is tied to him,\u201d he said. \u201cNot only will students know his name, but they will also know the theory of what he did because they were able to see an experiment about him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-163456-1024x574.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-677\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Scientist Grand Hank, left, shares a laugh with Allen M Stearne School Principle Alphonso Evans Sr. as a student participates in a science experiment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is all about getting students excited about STEM,\u201d he added. \u201cWe want them to be engaged and excited about getting up on stage. We want them to be excited about learning about science, physics, chemistry and engineering. We want them to see themselves in this field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2015, Ragsdale introduced the mega event to Philadelphia at the Dell East Music Center. The goal for the event was to provide students with a foundation of how STEM has evolved over the years and to introduce more students to scientists and inventors of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ragsdale is a former research scientist of Johnson and Johnson. He founded the multimedia-education company Grand Hank Productions Inc. in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was a research chemist for the R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute Division of Johnson and Johnson for a number of years,\u201d Ragsdale said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile I was there, I realized that there was a shortage of African Americans in the area of STEM,\u201d he said. \u201cI wanted to figure out a way that I could do something about that. I also wanted to draw more students into the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-163509-1024x577.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-679\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Grand Hank talks to students at the Allen M. Stearne School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of my goals has always been that if I had the opportunity to impact the lives of people centered around learning that I would,\u201d he added. \u201cI\u2019m now able to do that through how I\u2019m teaching STEM.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the partnership with Ragsdale, the school district has also been doing their own efforts around STEM. Two years ago the district hired its first STEM curriculum specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s been tasked with building our internal infrastructure for what STEAM looks like in our district,\u201d Francis-Thompson said. \u201cHe offers Tune Up Tuesdays where teachers across the district can join sessions and learn a wide range of information around STEAM activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe received a grant from GSK and the grant focuses on ensuring Black and brown children and female students have access to STEM opportunities,\u201d she said. \u201cThrough this funding, we provided professional development to teachers at select schools where we know there\u2019s a low representation of STEAM support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re also providing materials to those schools to ensure that we open up opportunities and neighborhood schools that would not otherwise have these opportunities,\u201d she added. \u201cAnother thing that we\u2019ve been doing is building STEAM lessons into our ELA and math curriculum.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-14-163525.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-680\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p>Grand Hank with Allen M. Stearne School staff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis-Thompson said she hopes more district students go into the field of STEM in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe idea is for them to get an opportunity for careers in these particular fields,\u201d Francis-Thompson said. \u201cEven if they\u2019re not getting access to the careers, they\u2019re getting exposure and they\u2019re opening up pathways in their brains to think in ways that they otherwise would not be thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to open up those pipelines,\u201d she said. \u201cOur students are more than capable of going into these pathways. We\u2019re really trying to be very intentional about creating that pipeline for our young people to economic gains as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"how-a-north-philadelphia-school-is-getting-more-students-of-color-into-stem\">How a North Philadelphia school is getting more students of color into STEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-06-2024-cbs-news\">Feb 06, 2024 &#8211; CBS News <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/philadelphia\/news\/north-philadelphia-school-getting-more-students-of-color-in-stem-grand-hank\">https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/philadelphia\/news\/north-philadelphia-school-getting-more-students-of-color-in-stem-grand-hank<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PHILADELPHIA (CBS) &#8212; A North Philadelphia school is planting the seeds to make the next generation of scientists and engineers more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An initiative at Allen M. Stearne School is well underway to get students more involved in STEAM education, which stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The school recently welcomed Grand Hank, a well-known scientist and educator, to provide a live science demonstration for students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank and the district are partnering to expose more students to STEAM careers while also highlighting the historical roles African Americans have played in the field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;So kids can understand who came before them,&#8221; Hank said, and how they have paved the way for people like him to become well-respected scientists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Hank is hoping to inspire the next generation, &#8220;so that kids can see that they are in it. It&#8217;s people like me that are doing it,&#8221; he said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank and the district are trying to close the diversity gaps in STEAM. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pewresearch.org\/science\/2021\/04\/01\/stem-jobs-see-uneven-progress-in-increasing-gender-racial-and-ethnic-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Pew Research Center<\/a>&nbsp;report found Black workers made up only 9% of the STEM workforce. Black students earned 7% of bachelor&#8217;s degrees in STEM during the 2017-2018 academic year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We want to make sure as a school district we create those pathways for our students,&#8221; Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, who is the chief of curriculum for the Philadelphia school district, said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis-Thompson said those numbers are why the school is creating a STEAM lab, which is expected to be finished in the next couple of months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/philadelphia\/news\/center-for-black-educator-development-philadelphia-conference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philadelphia educators discuss importance of inclusivity ahead of annual CBED conference<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to give students access to skills that can set them up for the future, she said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We want to continue to create the next generation of Black scientists, so exposing our young people to Black history, particularly focused on scientists, also allows them to see themselves and a vision of where they can possibly be,&#8221; Francis-Thompson said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eighth-grader Khasir Phillips, who wants to an be engineer, said seeing Hank gives him the courage to continue to pursue a career in STEAM.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He said that while he learned a lesson about science this week, he also got a lesson about life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;What [Hank] is doing is pushing us as Black people and different races of people to become whatever we want, and he is giving us hope while doing it,&#8221; Phillips said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later this month, Hank will be teaching students from across the city and the suburbs about STEAM education. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrandHank.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"scientist-grand-hank-inspires-philly-students-to-delve-deeper-into-the-world-of-stem-careers\">Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-098219dcb65d4a74f35d2e5c2f562033\" id=\"amanda-fitzpatrick-whyy-tv\">Feb 08, 2024 &#8211; WHYY TV \/ Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/news\/local_news\/scientist-grand-hank-inspires-philly-students-to-delve-deeper-into-the-world-of-stem-careers\/article_d4aeea43-f821-5a04-ab5d-ce75ff06c12b.html\">https:\/\/www.phillytrib.com\/news\/local_news\/scientist-grand-hank-inspires-philly-students-to-delve-deeper-into-the-world-of-stem-careers\/article_d4aeea43-f821-5a04-ab5d-ce75ff06c12b.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as &#8220;Grand Hank&#8221; demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-group-experiment-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment - Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers\" title=\"02 06 2024 k paynter reduced size group experiment middle school science demo with grand hank\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tyraine Ragsdale, aka Grand Hank (left), challenges 8th grade students\u2019 perception during an interactive science demonstration at the Allen M. Stearne middle school in Philadelphia on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tyraine Ragsdale, affectionately known as the \u201cMaster Scientist Grand Hank,\u201d is once again sharing his love of science and math with local students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI had a vision for this, that if we could just get to the masses and demonstrate to them up close and personal, so they can see, you can do this too. I\u2019ve done it and I\u2019m here to show you, you can do it,\u201d said Ragsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A former research chemist for Johnson &amp; Johnson, Ragsdale founded Grand Hank Productions, Incorporated, a multimedia education company, in 1989.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale, who said he grew up poor in Philly\u2019s public housing, was motivated by a teacher in the district to pursue college and become a scientist. He now shares his story and his love of STEM through fun, hands-on learning workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale\u2019s story stands as a living reminder that anything is possible; the scientist has had a profound impact on STEM education, reaching more than 10 million students, parents and teachers globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">On Tuesday at Allen M. Stearne School in Philly, eighth grade students were in awe as Ragsdale demonstrated different cool and innovative explanations of science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Eighth-grade student Khasir Phillips volunteered for one science experiment where Ragsdale said he would pull blood from the anxious student\u2019s hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">But it\u2019s not what you think. There wasn\u2019t any real blood, but Ragsdale asked Phillips to place his hand in a bowl, and while he counted down students began murmuring as Ragsdale warned students that Phillips\u2019 hand would come out of the bowl, bloody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cHow does your hand feel,\u201d Hank asked Phillips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Phillips nervously replied, \u201cIt feels weird but a good kind of weird,\u201d before telling the crowd he felt something happening to his hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\" id=\"attachment_633635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-khasir-phillips-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment - Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers\" class=\"wp-image-633635\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khasir Phillips, 14, (left) helps Tyraine Ragsdale, aka Grand Hank (right), during an experiment for Phillips\u2019 8th grade class at the Allen M. Stearne School in Philadelphia on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A few moments later Ragsdale pulled Phillips\u2019 hand out of the bowl and wiped it on a piece of paper, where red markings appeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The room of more than two dozen 8th-grade students erupted in \u201coooohs and ahhhhs\u201d while Ragsdale wiped off Phillips\u2019 hand and simply shared, \u201cThat\u2019s how science works.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">More than a thousand teachers are expected to receive free classroom supplies and snacks across the U.S. thanks to the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This is just one example of how Ragsdale engages young people in the School District of Philadelphia using cool real-life demonstrations to teach them about subjects that otherwise would be considered boring for some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cIt\u2019s different from normal types of science. We don\u2019t just sit down and learn something but instead you go participate and do something fun that interests you that\u2019s why people start to like science more and more,\u201d&nbsp; said Phillips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_633634\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-khasir-phillips-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment - Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers\" class=\"wp-image-633634\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khasir Phillips, 14, (left) helps Tyraine Ragsdale, aka Grand Hank (right), during an experiment for Phillips\u2019 8th grade class the Allen M. Stearne School in Philadelphia on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">According to the district, nationally women constitute 50% of the college-educated workforce but comprise only 28% of the science and engineering workforce. Black\/African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans make up 11% of workers in science and engineering occupations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">To improve these outcomes workshops like this matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">School District of Philadelphia Chief of Curriculum and Instruction Nyshawana Francis-Thompson, aka Dr. Ny, says the district wants to change the trajectory and increase the number of students entering the field of STEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe know that there is a particular underrepresentation of Black and brown students as well as women represented in the STEM field,\u201d said Francis-Thompson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_633630\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-Dr.-Nyshawana-Francis-Thomsponmiddle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thomspon posing for a photo with a student. Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers\" class=\"wp-image-633630\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Nyshawana Francis-Thomspon, Chief of Curriculum and Instruction at the School District of Philadelphia (left) with Khasir Phillips, 14, (right) during a Grand Hank science demonstration for 8th graders at the Allen M. Stearne middle school on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Francis-Thompson said that underrepresentation is hurting the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe know that it\u2019s less than 20% represented in those careers so we want to open up those pathways for our young people. We know they deserve it and we can do it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">And it\u2019s working \u2014 Phillips first saw \u201cGrand Hank\u201d in action when he was in seventh grade, in a similar classroom setting. Phillips said that\u2019s when he knew he wanted to pursue a career in engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI had an affinity for robots, but this really did push me to be more of an engineer,\u201d said Phillips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Black professionals only make up 9% of STEM workers in the United States according to Science News. Phillips said those numbers don\u2019t discourage him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cAs a Black man, I feel like we should learn more. And not be discouraged by our color,\u201d said Phillips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_633632\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-group-action-shot-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment - Scientist \u2018Grand Hank\u2019 inspires Philly students to delve deeper into the world of STEM careers\" class=\"wp-image-633632\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An 8th grade science class at the Allen M. Stearne middle school in Philadelphia reacts to their classmate, Zyir Best, 14, being vacuumed sealed into a plastic bag during an interactive science demonstration with Grand Hank on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Thanks to funding from the district, the classroom where \u201cGrand Hank\u201d did his demonstration at Allen M. Stearne School has been remodeled to provide a maker\u2019s room for their students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI think it\u2019s important that the neighborhood school gets a win,\u201d said Principal Alphonso Evans, who shared that his students will now be able to have a space at the school for more full-time STEM-related learning and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Evans says it\u2019s a way to introduce students in North Philly to subjects they may have never considered in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cI don\u2019t think that parents need to send their children miles and miles away for them to get a phenomenal education and be exposed to what they deserve,\u201d said Evans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The goal is also to open a new pathway for students to pursue STEM-related professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The School District plans to continue these types of lessons for more students by utilizing \u201cThe Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective\u201d for a $10 million program to increase diversity in students pursuing STEM Careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale said he will soon&nbsp; put his show on the road. The Grand Hank\u2019s 16th Annual Mega Black History STEM&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/events\">Field Trip<\/a>&nbsp;will invite students in K-8th grade to celebrate African American scientists and inventors through live STEM demonstrations set to music. There will also be a night session for families and students. The event will be February 27-28 at The Met in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-principal-evans-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allen M. Stearne middle school principal, Alphonso Evans, Sr. (right) and Tyraine Tagsdale, aka Grand Hank (center) help Zyir Best, 14, (left) climb into a plastic bag during an experiment for Best\u2019s 8th grade on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-principal-evans-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-2-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allen M. Stearne middle school principal, Alphonso Evans, Sr. (right) and Tyraine Tagsdale, aka Grand Hank (center) help Zyir Best, 14, (left) climb into a plastic bag during an experiment for Best\u2019s 8th grade on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/articles\/scientist-grand-hank-tyraine-ragsdale-philadelphia-students-stem-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/whyy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/02-06-2024-k-paynter-reduced-size-group-action-shot-middle-school-science-demo-with-grand-hank-2-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"School science experiment\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An 8th grade class at the Allen M. Stearne middle school in Philadelphia cheer for their classmate, Zyir Best, 14, being vacuumed sealed into a plastic bag during an interactive science demonstration with Grand Hank on February 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter\/WHYY)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In the future, Ragsdale hopes to be able to also provide his lessons full-time with a center made just for students and STEM-related activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale has begun renovations and construction of the new Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner City Youth. The venue, located adjacent to LaSalle University in Philadelphia, will be a place any student can go to work on their math and science exploration and skills. Ragsdale said he has raised more than $1 million and hopes to be able to raise an additional $200,000 to complete the project and open the center for area youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cThe ultimate goal is to build a pipeline of a thousand scientists, in the next three to five years; that\u2019s the ultimate goal,\u201d said Ragsdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"scientist-educator-uses-high-energy-edutainment-performances-to-teach-stem-fundamentals-to-underrepresented-kids\">Scientist educator uses high-energy edutainment performances to teach STEM fundamentals to underrepresented kids.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" id=\"july-10-2018-www-engineering-com-video-grand-hanks-hip-hop-science-shows\">July 10, 2018 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.com\/video-grand-hanks-hip-hop-science-shows\/\">www.engineering.com\/video-grand-hanks-hip-hop-science-shows<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rwGyU34D6sI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wdRhTPoIw2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EdrHA5hGf_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>July 10, 2018 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Hank<\/a>, scientist, educator and entertainer, spoke with Engineering.com at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/usasciencefestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA Science and Engineering Festival<\/a>&nbsp;about inspiring young people to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank\u2019s shows, which combine hip hop, science and lectures, were borne from his experience as an inner-city African-American kid trying to pursue a science career. When failing at chemistry in college, he asked for help from his teacher, who he was convinced didn\u2019t like him\u2014and was surprised when he agreed to become his tutor and mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank wants to teach science fundamentals to students in a way that is inspiring, encouraging and entertaining\u2014showing them that \u201cit is difficult, it is challenging, but it is very doable and very rewarding,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rwGyU34D6sI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Grand Hank talks about his journey from the housing projects to a career in science and his passion for educating kids like himself about STEM subjects.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hank is passionately curious about seeing how someone who has never been exposed to science, nor shown interest in science, can become inspired by it\u2014and trying to understand how to ignite that spark of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He sees how inner-city kids believe it\u2019s impossible to be a scientist and he wants to change them from \u201cthinking of science as something that is out of reach \u2026 something we just don\u2019t to, to [believing] \u2018I can do this.\u2019\u201d He was the only African-American in his classroom and found students wouldn\u2019t work with him; he is doing his part to make the field more inclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wdRhTPoIw2o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Grand Hank answers questions about his passion for science and how to encourage underrepresented students to pursue science.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Hank\u2019s next project is a 25-city mega-tour that will bring massive audiences together to learn about the beauty of science. He thinks it could create a critical mass of interest and excitement about STEM. \u201cIf I see my peer doing it, I want to do it\u2014just like in the rap concerts, where one person sings and everybody is singing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"eng USASEF Grand Hank interview 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EdrHA5hGf_s?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about Grand Hank\u2019s edutainment initiatives at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">his website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"grand-hank-of-glenside-hosts-two-stem-shows-for-elkins-park-school-students-grand-hank-stem-center-for-inner-city-youth-to-open-this-summer\">\u2018Grand Hank\u2019 of Glenside hosts two STEM shows for Elkins Park School students, Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner City Youth to open this summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"may-10th-2024-by-ryan-genova-glenside-local\">May 10, 2024 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/hank.jpg\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cMaster scientist Grand Hank\u201d (aka Tyraine Ragsdale), a 30-year resident of Glenside and a promoter of large STEM events for youth nationwide, paid a visit to Cheltenham School District\u2019s Elkins Park School on Thursday, May 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale said he was reunited with his longtime friend and principal Dr. Crystal Clark during the event, which featured two shows for fifth and sixth graders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">His daughter, DJ Tyrina R., attended Elkins Park and was reunited with her former teacher Mr. Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/442386582_10233138055976131_7769387934673055566_n-1024x422.jpg\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-47190\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In related news, Ragsdale has begun renovations and construction of the new Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner City Youth, located adjacent to LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He expects to open by late summer 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/grand-hank-of-glenside-hosts-two-stem-shows-for-elkins-park-school-students-grand-hank-stem-center-for-inner-city-youth-to-open-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/glenside-p3b-1024x373.png\" alt=\"\u2018Grand Hank\u2019 of Glenside hosts two STEM shows for Elkins Park School students, Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner City Youth to open this summer\" class=\"wp-image-388\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A former research chemist for Johnson &amp; Johnson, Ragsdale founded Grand Hank Productions, Incorporated, a multimedia education company, in 1989. For our previous coverage of the genesis of Grand Hank, you can click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/grand-hank-of-glenside-appointed-to-the-met\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For more information, you can visit his&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/grand.hank.7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page<\/a>. To learn about Grand Hank\u2019s 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Knowledge Factory, Inc., you can click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgefactoryinc.org\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"the-philly-met-welcomes-glensides-grand-hank\">The Philly Met welcomes Glenside\u2019s \u201cGrand Hank\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"november-29th-2022-by-ryan-genova-glenside-local\">November 29, 2022 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Untitled-design-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Glenside\u2019s master scientist \u201cGrand Hank\u201d will present for Philadelphia audiences on Tuesday, December 6 at the 3,500-seat&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themetphilly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolitan Opera House<\/a>&nbsp;of Philadelphia.<br><br>Two presentations are scheduled: a 10:00am \u2013 11:30am show for K-8 grade students and their teachers, and a 7:00pm \u2013 9:00pm show which will be open to all ages. Doors for the second presentation will open at 6:00pm.<br><br>Both events are focused on closing the science education divide by creatively and musically introducing science as approachable, practical, and reachable as a career steppingstone.<br><br>\u201cThe dynamic and interactive science mega-shows are staged to help prevent the wave of violence in Philadelphia\u2019s neighborhoods. I know the pressures our kids face growing up in a world they can\u2019t control,\u201d Tyraine Ragsdale, aka \u201cGrand Hank,\u201d said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Untitled-design-3-15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-23894\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u201cGrand Hank\u201d at work<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tyraine\u2019s high-energy, interactive productions are a blend of science and hip-hop. The dynamic and informative productions have engaged a variety of audiences nationwide, from elementary students to corporate executives seeking to increase their STEM employment pipelines.<br><br>\u201cAs a product of the Philadelphia Public School System, I know that science put me on a path to want to learn more. I was engaged, educated, and inspired. Now it\u2019s time for me to pass along the message that anyone can become a scientist and achieve their life dreams,\u201d the University of Pittsburgh graduate and former Johnson &amp; Johnson research scientist said.<br><br>To purchase tickets, you can visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.grandhank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.grandhank.com<\/a>. For the student matinee, school officials should call 267-249-5613 for group ordering and to request a Trip Packet. You can email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:events@grandhank.com\">events@grandhank.com<\/a>&nbsp;or call for more information on the morning or evening family events.<br><br>Sponsorships and limited vending opportunities are available. For more on Tyraine\u2019s background and path to the Met, you can read&nbsp;<em>Glenside Local\u2019s<\/em>&nbsp;previous coverage&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/grand-hank-of-glenside-appointed-to-the-met\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<br><br><strong>About<\/strong><br><br>The Knowledge Factory Inc. 501(c)(3) was founded in 1998 to provide workforce development training and student-, teacher-, and community-based programs.<br><br>Grand Hank Productions, Inc. was founded in 1990 as a multimedia educational production company which develops television programs, products, and live events to increase student interest in education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"anyone-can-be-a-scientist-chemistry-fun-sparks-imagination-for-ij-holton-students\">\u2018Anyone Can Be a Scientist\u2019; Chemistry Fun Sparks Imagination for IJ Holton Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"october-24-2018-by-hannah-yang-austin-texas-daily-herald\">October 24, 2018 &#8211; Austin Texas Daily Herald<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2495639E-CD33-454A-A8D2-DB653F0EA51F.png\" alt=\"austin daily herald\" class=\"wp-image-424\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-423\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Left to Right: Alex Coile, a sixth grader at IJ Holton, Tyraine \u201cGrand Hank\u201d Ragsdale, and Samuel Mata, a fifth grader, participate in a chemistry experiment Tuesday afternoon as part of a STEM-geared educational opportunity. Photos by Hannah Yang\/hannah.yang@austindailyherald.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Giant bubbles, voice changing experiments and smoke rings; chemistry came alive for IJ Holton students Tuesday afternoon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Around 850 students sat inside the gymnasium while Tyraine \u201cGrand Hank\u201d Ragsdale conducted creative science experiments to engage fifth and sixth graders about STEM education and how even a \u201cboring subject\u201d can be cool. Even if a student isn\u2019t necessarily great at science from the start, the point was to show that with hard work, \u201canyone can be a scientist,\u201d according to Ragsdale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWhen I got to the University of Pittsburgh, I was scared of science,\u201d he shared. \u201cOne or two chemistry tests I didn\u2019t do well in. I share those stories with kids because you\u2019re not gonna be great at it from the start, but you can become good at it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Read more at: https:\/\/www.austindailyherald.com\/2018\/10\/anyone-can-be-a-scientist-chemistry-fun-sparks-imagination-for-ij-holton-students\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-425\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Samuel Mata, an IJ Holton Intermediate School fifth grader, excitedly reacts to a chemical reaction during a science demonstration held at the school on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Grand Hanks Productions, Inc. is a multimedia educational, production company that was established to provide educational training and instruction to students, educators and administrators of grades K-12 through live and recorded production technologies, communications and marketing methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale is internationally known as a STEM educator and worked as a research scientist for the Johnson &amp; Johnson family of companies. The teaching methodology that he developed over the past 23 years, helped Ragsdale reach more than 10 million students, parents and administrators across the country and internationally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cThis was always a dream of mine,\u201d he said. \u201cThere\u2019s a vast problem in rural communities and urban communities where there\u2019s not enough access to resources for STEM. It\u2019s a long haul, but I wanted to show kids that you don\u2019t quit and that you give yourselves an opportunity for success.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-427\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Left to Right: Tyraine \u201cGrand Hank\u201d Ragsdale, helps Alex Coile, an IJ Holton Intermediate School sixth grader, conduct a chemistry experiment on Tuesday afternoon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Administrators praised Ragsdale\u2019s performance by engaging students using different approaches such as live demonstrations as well as music that enriched their educational experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe were very fortunate to have (Ragsdale) come to IJ Holton,\u201d said Principal Dewey Schara. \u201cIt fits in perfectly with our STEM education curriculum, and having our students think about post-secondary education. He did a phenomenal job, and keeping 850 students occupied for an hour and a half is a miracle.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The overall experience was sponsored by The Hormel Foundation and with the American Petroleum Institute, which helped bring Grand Hank out to IJ Holton for the demonstrations. American Petroleum Institute Consulting Director Dan Gunderson shared that the assembly was also trying to foster an interest for STEM-centric professions so that students can consider entering a career field in the future earlier in their educational careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-3.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-428\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Makayla Dokpodjo, an IJ Holton Intermediate School fifth grader, dips her hand into a bowl of liquid as part of a chemistry demonstration held on Tuesday afternoon. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cWe\u2019re really wanting to engage students by the age of 12,\u201d Gunderson stated. \u201cThey are more likely to succeed in post-secondary learning.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Having Ragsdale as a role model in the field for IJ Holton students was intentional. According to Schara, now that the majority of Austin Public School students are of color, having role models in the STEM field&nbsp; like Ragsdale was imperative for minority students to envision themselves as being successful as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">From studies done by the Pew Research Center, minorities continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce, as well as women. Black STEM workers make up about 11 percent of the U.S. workforce overall, but represent 9 percent of STEM workers, while Hispanic workers comprise 16 percent of the U.S. workforce, but only 7 percent of all STEM workers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cOur students need more role models who look like them,\u201d Schara said. \u201cThis opportunity was absolutely perfect in targeting kids and families to consider a career in this field.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ragsdale also projected that in the future there will be a shortage of workers in the STEM industry and wanted to foster and create a love for the sciences so that younger students may enter the field through a \u201cpipeline\u201d to respond to shortages that may come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">He is also anticipating the opening of his science center in Philadelphia in early 2019 that would continue to educate the public about the wonders of STEM and how the world continues to benefit and advance through the work that scientists does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u201cScience by nature is a catalyst that I use to energize kids,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Read more at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austindailyherald.com\/2018\/10\/anyone-can-be-a-scientist-chemistry-fun-sparks-imagination-for-ij-holton-students\/\">https:\/\/www.austindailyherald.com\/2018\/10\/anyone-can-be-a-scientist-chemistry-fun-sparks-imagination-for-ij-holton-students\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"glensides-master-scientist-grand-hank-presents-at-sci-fest\">Glenside\u2019s Master Scientist Grand Hank presents at SciFest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"october-20th-2022-by-ryan-genova-glenside-local\">October 20, 2022 &#8211; Glenside Local<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/glensides-master-scientist-grand-hank-presents-at-scifest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/glensidelocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Untitled-design-2-17.jpg\" alt=\"Glenside\u2019s Master Scientist Grand Hank presents at SciFest\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Tyraine Ragsdale, also known as Master Scientist Grand Hank, is president and CEO of Grand Hank Productions, Inc. The former research chemist for Johnson &amp; Johnson combines his passion for science, hip hop music, and multimedia production to to motivate and inspire under-served and under-represented students in STEM.<br><br>He recently presented at SciFest, a virtual expo program of the USA Science &amp; Engineering Festival. Check out Grand Hank\u2019s presentation on dry ice, which includes a series of experiments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grand Hank\u2019s Science Lab: All About Dry Ice\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WfQfLZelhUU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"middle-schoolers-learn-about-stem\">Middle-Schoolers learn about STEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"june-2018-rifle-colorado-citizen-telegram\">June 2018 &#8211; Rifle, Colorado Citizen Telegram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grand-Hank-News-Article-API-Colorado-2018-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"middle schoolers learn about stem\" class=\"wp-image-517\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"nashville-tennessee-national-conference-on-science\">Nashville, Tennessee National Conference on Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-31-april-03-2016\">March 31 to April 03, 2016<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Grand-Hank-Keynote-Speaker-At-NSTA-Nashville-2016.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">Grand-Hank-Keynote-Speaker-At-NSTA-Nashville-2016<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"local-scientist-builds-lab-for-youth-in-germantown\">Local Scientist Builds Lab for Youth in Germantown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-31-2016-the-philadelphia-tribune\">March 31, 2016 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Philly-Tribune-GHSC-Cover-Story-2016-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Scientist builds lab for youth \" class=\"wp-image-522\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"an-evening-of-science-education-hip-hop-music-at-the-dell\">&#8220;An Evening of Science, Education, &amp; Hip Hop Music&#8221; at The Dell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"august-14-2015-westside-weekly\">August 14, 2015 &#8211; Westside Weekly<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-14-WESTSIDE-WKLY-08.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">8-14-WESTSIDE-WKLY-08<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"internationally-renowned-scientist-grand-hank-and-the-philadelphia-school-district-presents-an-evening-of-science-education-and-hip-hop-music-dell-music-center-aug-19\">Internationally renowned scientist Grand Hank and the Philadelphia School District presents \u2013 \u201cAn Evening of Science, Education and Hip-Hop Music\u201d- Dell Music Center, Aug. 19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"august-13-2015-category-local-posted-by-adminphilasun-the-philadelphia-sun\">August 13, 2015&nbsp;&#8211; The Philadelphia Sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Grand Hank \u2013 The Master Scientist presents a back-to-school event designed to motivate, inspire and encourage our students to achieve their maximum learning potential this upcoming school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, August 19, Grand Hank Productions Presents \u201cAn Evening Of Science, Education And Hip-Hop Music\u201d at The Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive. This high-energy, Back-To-School event features a proven multimedia approach that combines Science, Education, Music, and physical movement for total audience participation and promises a good time for the entire family. The one of a kind production is a novel approach to teaching and learning through event-based instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole idea behind the show is to try and help young people remain interested in math and science. The United States is losing its competitive edge in these areas while the rest of the world soars ahead and because of this, the knowledge needed to fuel innovation and economic growth, is at risk. Studies show that children in urban communities in particular are losing interest in math and science. It is time to change these statistics. Grand Hank \u2013 The Master Scientist is a catalyst to help bring about that change, and spark interest in Science and Education through music entertainment just in time for the upcoming school year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doors open at 6:00 PM and show begins at 7:00 PM (Master Scientist hits the Stage at 7:45 PM). The even is free and open to the public. Premium and General seating tickets can be pickup up at The Dell Music Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please contact Tyraine Ragsdale (267) 249- 5613 or email&nbsp;events@grandhank.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"the-magic-wonders-of-stem\">The Magic &amp; Wonders of STEM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-03-2014-scoop-usa\">Feb 03, 2014 &#8211; Scoop USA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SCOOP-USA-Grand-Hank-1-3-14-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Hank STEM Education Foundation\" class=\"wp-image-599\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"the-magic-wonders-of-stem-1\">The Magic &amp; 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The Germantown Courier<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GTownCourier11409.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">GTownCourier11409<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"chemist-uses-musical-formula-to-teach-science\">Chemist Uses Musical Formula to Teach Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"may-25-2009-the-philadelphia-inquirer\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"may-25-2009-the-bay-state-banner-boston-ma\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baystatebanner.com\/2009\/03\/25\/philly-chemist-uses-musical-formula-to-teach-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Bay State Banner &#8211; Boston MA<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"may-25-2009-the-pocono-record-northern-pennsylvania\">May 25, 2009 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/subscribe.poconorecord.com\/restricted?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.poconorecord.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2009%2F03%2F23%2Fchemist-is-using-music-to%2F52055944007%2F&amp;gps-source=CPROADBLOCKDH&amp;itm_source=roadblock&amp;itm_medium=onsite&amp;itm_campaign=premiumroadblock&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z115945e003500v115945b0059xxd005965&amp;gca-ft=130&amp;gca-ds=sophi\">The Pocono Record &#8211; Northern Pennsylvania<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1597FEC3-295C-43BA-B89E-5464BA942808-1.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-443\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"tyraine-grand-hank-ragsdale-receives-carver-award\">Tyraine &#8220;Grand Hank&#8221; Ragsdale Receives Carver Award <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-2009-george-washington-carver-chronical\">March 2009 &#8211; George Washington Carver Chronical<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CarverAward2009.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">CarverAward2009<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"former-pha-resident-honored-at-carver-science-fair\">Former PHA Resident Honored at Carver Science Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"april-2009-the-pha-experience-from-the-philadelphia-housing-authority\">April 2009 &#8211; The PHA Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/The-PHA-Experience-April-2009-1-1187x1536-cropped-1024x913.jpg\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-638\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"george-washington-carver-award-presented-to-grand-hank\">George Washington Carver Award Presented to Grand Hank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"april-2009-the-philadelphia-tribune\">April 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-8-1024x595.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-455\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"rapping-chemist-uses-musical-formula-to-make-science-likeable-to-kids\">Rapping Chemist Uses Musical Formula to Make Science Likeable to Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-25-2009-the-miami-times\">March 25, 2009 &#8211; The Miami Times<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TheMiamiTimes32509.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">TheMiamiTimes32509<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"grand-hank-uses-rap-music-to-reach-students\">An Entertaining Chemist Proves Science Can Be Fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-92b4cfbf76ea9ff57a518b740bd4f1c2\">March 17, 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Inquirer<\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ThePhiladelpiaInquirer31709.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">ThePhiladelpiaInquirer31709<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"making-learning-fun-grand-hank-puts-spin-on-science-class-1\">Making Learning Fun &#8211; Grand Hank Puts Spin on Science Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"jan-16-2009-the-philadelphia-tribune\">Jan 16, 2009 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11609CityandRegion.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">11609CityandRegion<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"teaching-cool-chemistry-science-guy-appeals-to-kids-with-hip-hop\">Teaching Cool Chemistry &#8211; Science Guy Appeals to Kids with Hip Hop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"april-25-2008-the-philadelphia-tribune\">April 25, 2008 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/042508_TeachingCoolChem.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">042508_TeachingCoolChem<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"grand-hank-science-award-in-chemistry\">Grand Hank Science Award in Chemistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"april-02-2008-the-philadelphia-tribune\">April 02, 2008 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/scan1.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">scan1<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"april-02-2008-the-philadelphia-tribune-2\">April 02, 2008 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-11-912x1024.png\" alt=\"STEM News - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics News\" class=\"wp-image-462\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"former-millcreek-resident-now-a-hip-hopping-chemist\">Former Millcreek Resident now a Hip Hop Chemist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-2008-the-pha-experience-philadelphia-housing-authority\">March 2008 &#8211; The PHA Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/scan2.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">scan2<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"science-fair-news\">Science Fair News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"jan-2008\">Jan 2008 <\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/scan3.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">scan3<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"stem-makes-science-interesting-for-middle-school-students\">STEM Makes Science Interesting for Middle School Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"dec-15-2005-south-west-globe-newspaper\">Dec 15, 2005 &#8211; South West Globe Newspaper<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/121505SouthwestGlobeHasGeekBecomeChic.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">121505SouthwestGlobeHasGeekBecomeChic<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"chemist-combines-hip-hop-science\">Chemist Combines Hip Hop &amp; Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"june-2005-the-pccs-advocate-newsletter-of-the-pennsylvania-coalition-of-charter-schools\">June 2005 &#8211; The PCCS Advocate &#8211; Newsletter of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Charter Schools<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/062005PCCSAdvocate.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">062005PCCSAdvocate<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"students-have-fun-while-celebrating-science\">Students have Fun while Celebrating Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"april-28-2005-the-west-oak-lane-mt-airy-leader\">April 28, 2005 &#8211; The West Oak Lane &#8211; Mt. Airy Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/042005TheLeader.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">042005TheLeader<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"cracking-the-math-code-clinic\">Cracking the Math Code Clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"dec-2004-teacher-links-magazine\">Dec 2004 &#8211; Teacher Links Magazine<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/december2004teacherlinkscrackingmathcode.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">december2004teacherlinkscrackingmathcode<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"message-on-science-comes-nicely-rapped\">Message on Science comes Nicely Rapped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"philadelphia-inquirer\">Philadelphia Inquirer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mesage-on-science-comes-nicely-rapped-crop-441x1024.png\" alt=\"October_23_1994_Page_241_of inquirer science\" class=\"wp-image-488\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"tyraine-ragsdale-aka-grand-hank-combines-science-with-some-hip-hop\">Tyraine Ragsdale, aka &#8216;Grand Hank,&#8217; 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The Philadelphia New Observer<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2000PhiladelphiaNewObserver.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">2000PhiladelphiaNewObserver<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"registration-now-open-for-grand-hank-science-demos\">Registration Now Open for Grand Hank Science Demos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"jan-14-2000-mt-airy-times-express\">Jan 14, 2000 &#8211; Mt. 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Science Good Chemistry for Young Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"march-10-1996-muskegon-chronicle\">March 10, 1996 &#8211; Muskegon Chronicle<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/031096muskeganchronicleseducationworks.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">031096muskeganchronicleseducationworks<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"special-programs-fire-thirst-for-learning\">Special Programs Fire Thirst for Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-07-1996-the-leader\">Feb 07, 1996 &#8211; The Leader<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/02071996TheLeader.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">02071996TheLeader<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"a-scientist-raps-for-education\">A Scientist Raps for Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"jan-10-1996-the-philadelphia-new-observer\">Jan 10, 1996 &#8211; The Philadelphia New Observer<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/011096NewObserver.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">011096NewObserver<\/a>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5BB335BC-879A-41B3-93FF-68DF63350624.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-460\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"educator-offers-alternative-to-gangsta-rap\">Educator Offers Alternative to Gangsta Rap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"dec-12-1995-the-philadelphia-tribune\">Dec 12, 1995 &#8211; The Philadelphia Tribune<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/121295philatribuneeducatoralternativetogangstarap.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">121295philatribuneeducatoralternativetogangstarap<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"when-grand-hank-raps-about-science-kids-listen\">When Grand Hank Raps about Science, Kids Listen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"winter-1995-connecticut-united-for-research-excellence\">Winter 1995 &#8211; Connecticut United for Research Excellence<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/winter1995ConnecticutUnitedForResearchExcellenceInc.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">winter1995ConnecticutUnitedForResearchExcellenceInc<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"hip-hop-scientist\">Hip-Hop Scientist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"oct-20-1995-science-world-magazine\">Oct 20, 1995 &#8211; Science World Magazine<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/oct201995ScienceWorldHipHopSpotlight.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">oct201995ScienceWorldHipHopSpotlight<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"rapping-about-science\">Rapping About Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"sep-1995-jr-high-ministry\">Sep 1995 &#8211; Jr High Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/augsep1995jrhighministryrappingaboutscience.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">augsep1995jrhighministryrappingaboutscience<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"researcher-raps-to-show-science-is-cool\">Researcher Raps to Show Science is Cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-1995-texas-society-for-biomedical-research\">March 1995 &#8211; Texas Society for Biomedical Research <\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/march1995TSBRreporterresearcherraps.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">march1995TSBRreporterresearcherraps<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"hip-hop-science\">Hip-Hop Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"march-1995-dreamer-news\">March 1995 &#8211; Dreamer News<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/march1995dreamernewship-hopscience.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">march1995dreamernewship-hopscience<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"rapping-about-science-1\">Rapping About Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"feb-1995-teaching-k-8-magazine\">Feb 1995 &#8211; Teaching K-8 Magazine<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/february1995teachingprek8.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">february1995teachingprek8<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"chemist-grand-hank-creates-rap-music-formula-to-teach-science\">Chemist &#8216;Grand Hank&#8217; Creates Rap Music Formula to Teach Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"nov-24-1994-the-pittsburgh-gazette\">Nov 24, 1994 &#8211; The Pittsburgh Gazette<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/112494PittGazette.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">112494PittGazette<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"selling-careers-in-science\">Selling Careers in Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"nov-18-1994-the-jersey-journal\">Nov 18, 1994 &#8211; The Jersey Journal<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11894JerseyJournalSellingCareersinScience.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">11894JerseyJournalSellingCareersinScience<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"rapper-uses-music-to-teach-science-themes\">Rapper Uses Music to Teach Science Themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"nove-18-1994-the-intelligencer\">Nov 18, 1994 &#8211; The Intelligencer<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/111894TheIntelligencer.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">111894TheIntelligencer<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"rapper-uses-music-to-spark-interest-in-science\">Rapper Uses Music to Spark Interest in Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nov-17-1994-the-advocate\">Nov 17, 1994 &#8211; The Advocate<\/h3>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ghstemcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/111794advocate.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\" data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">111794advocate<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-0-background-color has-background has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"some-rap-about-dropping-science-but-this-rapper-promotes-it-message-on-math-comes-booming\">Some Rap about Dropping Science, but this Rapper Promotes it. 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