Playful Circuits: Crafting Electric Art with Playdough
Doug Yung
As a dedicated advocate for equitable education in science and engineering, Doug Yung has carved a niche at the intersection of technical expertise and community empowerment. Based in Syracuse, NY, Doug has a vibrant history of fostering STEM literacy and excitement among K-12 students and the broader community. With a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, Doug channels this knowledge into innovative outreach programs, aiming to ignite a lifelong passion for science and technology in young minds. Beyond his daytime job in classroom and labs at Syracuse University, Doug embraces the role of a troop co-leader for the Daisy Girl Scouts. This position is not just a title but a commitment to mentorship, guiding young girls through their formative years with a focus on the joys and challenges of discovery. Through hands-on projects and interactive learning, Doug instills in these young Daisies the courage, confidence, and character to look beyond the stars and dream of a future rich with scientific exploration and engineering marvels. Doug's leadership style is characterized by a belief in the power of hands-on experiences to demystify complex concepts and present them as attainable and exciting. Whether it's leading a troop meeting or orchestrating a community science fair, Doug is at the forefront of a mission to bring science and engineering to life, ensuring that the leaders of tomorrow have the tools and inspiration they need to build a better world.
Karen Trapasso
Karen Adams Trapasso has loved teaching Academic Writing and being a Reading Specialist in the West Genesee Central School District for the last 24 years. Her goal is to open children’s minds to the possibilities of becoming all they can be. As well as to show them the excitement of learning and how it is a lifelong journey. She feels that all children, regardless of need or ability, can learn given strong opportunities and instruction. Karen continues taking courses to gain new knowledge she can then share with her students. This is her first year as a Daisy Girl Scout Troop Co-Leader which she is thoroughly enjoying. She is a wife and mother to a first grade daughter Ava.