Glenn is a Professor of Engineering at Smith College. whose current research focuses on investigating the potential of transmedia storytelling for supporting the development of STEM identity and the capacity for engaging in collaborative knowledge work. Jeremy Piña is a postdoctoral researcher whose current work focuses on assessing the quality of student learning associated with transmedia Imaginative Education. In this episode, we speak about some of the current curriculum development projects on which they are currently working, including TEEMS— transforming engineering education for middle-school students. Find out more about the TEEMS project at https://teemsproject.com/

In this series launch, CIRCE's Executive Director, Gillian Judson (@perfinker), joins Stephen Hurley to explore the vision for the "Centre for Imagination in Research, Culture and Education", the role of imagination in modern society and an overview of some of the guests that will be part of this podcast series.