Meet Explainer Jennifer Sharma

Jennifer Sharma works part-time at NYSCI as an Explainer. She attends Queens College and is majoring in geology. Her Explainer responsibilities include interacting with visitors, performing science demonstrations, and participating in NYSCI educational programs.

Jennifer credits her experience as an Explainer with introducing her to her current career path—teaching.

“Before working at NYSCI, I was very shy and soft-spoken. At first, I did not like the idea of teaching. After working at NYSCI for two and a half years, I learned what it means to communicate with others. I joined the CLUSTER program, which is a science teacher-training program funded by the National Science Foundation. After a year in CLUSTER, I realized that I love the idea of teaching and that I am good at it. Through my work at NYSCI, I am now proud of who I am, what I have accomplished, and what impact I have on others.”