How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young

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Dirt biking is more than just a pastime — it's an opportunity to disrupt the cycle of poverty and provide enriching STEM education, says TED Fellow Brittany Young. In this perspective-shifting talk, she shares how her team is working with students and street riders to create safe spaces, transferable skills and community.

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22 Comments on How dirt bikes and STEM ignite ingenuity in Baltimore | Brittany Young

  1. *Life changer habits you need to learn*
    ➡1.Practice Gratitude.
    ➡2.Write something
    ➡3.Invest in self-care.
    ➡4.Create a morning ritual
    ➡5.Make time for exercise.
    Have a great day,✌

  2. Get the people to sign a paper to get land to build a track and have people in force rules to keep rider’s safe. Then parents can say if you do bad in school you don’t ride this weekend. If you drop out of school we sale your dirt bike. This is how my mom keep me from getting into trouble. Like what you are doing. God Bless

  3. Thank you, Brittany Young! I love people like her that find solutions to the issues to help their community.

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