Maker Faire Los Angeles 2025
K-16 Space, S.T.E.A.M. & Food Science Education
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K-16 Space, S.T.E.A.M. & Food Science education explores dehydration, fermentation and freeze-drying preservation methods. Students learn about the importance of developing sustainable food systems for humans on earth and astronauts in space. The “Out of this World” innovative program underscores the fundamental importance of healthy food consumption for human survival, whether on Earth or Mars. It's an amazing education experience for youth, teachers and parents.
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Daphne Bradford
Daphne Bradford is the founder and president of Queen James Entertainment (QJE), an education consulting firm, and Mother of Many (M.O.M.), a K-16 education nonprofit. QJE is the parent company of Daphne's Space Food Cafe. Ms. Bradford has earned national recognition as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, Google CS-First education partner, and American Film Institute Screen Educator. Since 2006, Daphne has been delivering innovative S.T.E.A.M. education, technology training and certification opportunities to K-16 teachers and students focus on preparing youth for college, entrepreneurship, and the 21st Century workforce. A master food preserver, Daphne Bradford is on mission to provide astronauts with healthy "Space Food" meals and snacks using dehydration, fermentation and freeze-drying methods of food preservation. Daphne developed the first AP Computer Science pathway in South Los Angeles. Adding “Art” to convert STEM to STEAM, Daphne’
