Terysa Ridgeway, a computer science professional, former rocket scientist, and author of the "Terysa Solves It" series, shares her inspiring journey from a small town to Google. She breaks down artificial intelligence for kids, describing it as a "fake brain" that enhances everyday life. Terysa emphasizes nurturing creativity alongside technical skills and discusses the importance of engaging storytelling in STEM education. Young innovators are encouraged to explore technology through playful coding and interactive projects.
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From Small Town to Tech Giant
Terysa Ridgeway, from Sunset, Louisiana, is a child of educators.
She unexpectedly found her path in tech, now working at Google.
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Finding Her Way to Tech
Terysa excelled in math and science but didn't initially consider a tech career.
Her high school counselor guided her towards this path.
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AI for Kids
AI can be explained to children as a "fake brain" that needs training.
Humans make computers and AI "smart" through programming and training.
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How does one go from a small town in Louisiana to a leading role at Google, with a detour through rocket science? In our latest episode, we welcome Terysa Ridgeway, who shares her unique journey and offers a fresh perspective on artificial intelligence. Terysa's story is a testament to the power of nurturing creativity alongside technical skills, as she recounts her childhood passion for math and science, guided by an encouraging high school counselor. She breaks down AI in a way that's easy for kids to grasp, describing it as a "fake brain" that needs human training, and uses familiar examples like virtual assistants and personalized content to demonstrate how AI is already woven into the fabric of everyday life.
Get ready for a thrilling ride through tech trivia! Terysa joins us as we spotlight some of the most fascinating moments in technology history. Terysa also shares her adventures as a bestselling children's author of the "Terysa Solves It" series, where she combines her love for storytelling with STEM education, aiming to ignite curiosity and creativity in young readers.
Aspiring young technologists are in for a treat as we explore how to inspire the next generation through AI storytelling and coding education.
AI for Kids 
