The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has caused many school districts to mandate distance learning. Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter is offering free group sessions and discounted private virtual academic coaching and science tutoring services to students who need a little extra help.
Donating an hour of her time every day until students return to school from 1-2pm Eastern Time, Raven aims to help students in need who may have Chemistry or Biology related questions. Her live help sessions will be streamed on her YouTube and Facebook pages. For details on her more extensive private learning sessions, visit her Science Maven website.
Raven is a college science professor, molecular scientist and doctoral researcher who is working to study and challenge the current state of science culture and create spaces that are not only entertaining but also encouraging, educational, and real.
Raven is the Founder and Executive Director of Science Maven, Inc, an organization created to empower and inspire underrepresented students in STEM. She is also the host of the live science talk show, STEMbassy, featured on Facebook and YouTube.
Raven speaks internationally to students, educators, and leaders about the importance of STEM diversity and develops culturally responsive STEM curriculums for institutions in Buffalo, New York. She is best known for her science themed rap music videos Big Ole Geeks and H.B.I.C.
Raven’s most popular speaking topics range from “How To Create A Culturally Responsive Learning Environment” to “Hip Hop Pedagogy In Science For The Newest Generations”.
Raven’s unique perspective as a molecular scientist, college and K-12 educator, and student that journeyed from college dropout at 16 to a Ph.D. within 10 years has served to be an inspiration for us all and we look forward to see what more she has to offer. Skies the limit for this Black girl that rocks!
