iSPACE: The STEM Learning Place
Thomas Kirk is an experienced educator and consultant with a diverse background in STEM education and fragrance development. Currently serving as an Educator and Social Media Manager at iSPACE: The STEM Learning Place since March 2020, Thomas leads K-8 STEM programs while managing the organization’s social media presence. Additionally, Thomas has been a Children's Formation Leader at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer since September 2011, organizing religious programs for children. As a Consumer Products Fragrance Consultant since January 2011, Thomas assists product developers in utilizing fragrance to enhance consumer appeal. Formerly, Thomas held various roles at Procter & Gamble from 1996 to 2009, focusing on consumer research and product development in personal care fragrances. Academic achievements include a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Furman University.
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iSPACE: The STEM Learning Place
Mission iSPACE ignites passion for Science and Technology to prepare all learners to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce. About iSPACE iSPACE, the STEM Learning Place, a non-profit organization, serving the Greater Cincinnati Region, makes learning exciting by providing engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs to schools, families and the community. iSPACE programs are aligned with national and state educational standards and complement teaching curricula but they reach beyond the formal classroom setting to spark curiosity and inspire interest in STEM. iSPACE uses best practices in innovative programs to help students and educators build confidence and interest in STEM knowledge and careers. Programs and partnerships are designed to fill the region’s future workforce in manufacturing, technology, research, health care and other STEM-related fields. Participants explore robotics, rocketry, and more. They engage in active, hands-on problem solving and team-based projects, building the skills and confidence they’ll need in their future and as they join our region’s workforce with careers in manufacturing, technology, research, health care, etc. iSPACE makes an impact in over 500 classrooms yearly. Our programs are aligned with national and state educational standards and complement classroom curriculum.