Thick Descriptions

10 Years of steAm Impact

For the past decade, Thick Descriptions has been committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and community connection.

Here's a glimpse of our impact over the last 10 years. None of this would be possible without our students, educators, volunteers, partners, donors, and community members who have been part of this journey. Thank you for helping us make the past 10 years so meaningful.

If you want to further support our mission, join us for the Thick Descriptions Soiree Fundraiser, an afternoon centered on supporting economic growth and workforce development with story telling, lived experiences, and the people who share them. Your presence supports our mission of science empowerment and cultural intelligence with steAm (science, technology, engineering, Anthropology and math).

🎟️ Purchase your ticket(s) here -
https://www.thickdescriptions.org/2026-thick-descriptions-soiree-fundraiser/

During the steAm Learning Journey in Urban League, students had the opportunity to dive into the world of virtual reality (VR)!

Watching students learn the world through technology by puting on VR headsets, experiment, ask questions, and discover new possibilities was such a fun reminder of how powerful hands-on learning can be. We love creating spaces where students can be curious, try something new, and connect technology with the world around them.

Thank you to the teachers and Urban League students for bringing your curiosity and energy!

Our STEAM Learning Journey hydroponic gardens are thriving, and it's exciting to see the progress our students have made. Look how much they've grown! 🌿

From tiny seedlings to healthy, growing plants, this is the testament to the curiosity dedication of our young learners. Through this hands-on experience, youth are discovering how technology, water, anthropology, and agriculture work together to grow not only healthy plants, but also critical thinking, problem-solving, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

We had the opportunity to engage with youth in Langston past week during steAm Learning Journey as they explored the connections between anthropology, aviation, and agriculture through hands-on learning and critical thinking. ✈️🌱

It was inspiring to watch students ask thoughtful questions, collaborate with one another, and discover how these fields intersect to shape the way we grow food, solve problems, and better understand our communities. We had so much fun being part of this experience and seeing the curiosity and enthusiasm of every student.

Thank you to Langston University!

📰 The July edition of our quarterly newsletter is now available!

Discover how Thick Descriptions is making a difference in disrupting traditional education with anthropology. Learn about the latest updates on our initiatives and projects.

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What happens when you stop to listen, really listen, to the stories right in your own neighborhood?

In our latest episode, Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Carlos Moreno, community affairs analyst, longtime volunteer, and author of The Victor of Greenwood. Carlos takes us inside Tulsa's historic Greenwood District, sharing lessons he learned from elders, survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.

From the internet's hidden pioneers to the Terence Crutcher case, this conversation is shows th community leadership.

📌 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gFc9rGmhdN0?si=dCKbxge5w8A9VY7h

🎧 Also available on other platforms:
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/kz/podcast/leading-through-storytelling-community-justice-the/id1661866310?i=1000775019654
Spotofy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pJJyScep0Aj0pohblawHH?si=2IAcwVPxQpCNZv_gZyWjSw

Leading Through Storytelling: Community, Justice & The Power of Micro-Moments with Carlos Moreno In this episode, Suzette Chang and Dr. Robin Miles sit down with Ca...

These are the results of our students from STEAM Learning Journey in Langston as their hydroponic gardens begin to grow! 🌱🍅

This season, youth are growing tomatoes, beets, and radishes while discovering how technology, water, anthropology, and agriculture come together to solve real-world challenges and support sustainable food systems. And now they can see the growth in action!

Langston University American Anthropological Association National Association for the Practice of Anthropology (NAPA)

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Today, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, we reflect on our nation's history, the progress we have made, and the work that remains in building a future where opportunity, dignity, and belonging are accessible to all.

At Thick Descriptions, we believe that understanding our shared history and learning from diverse human experiences helps create stronger, healthier, and more connected communities.

As you celebrate with family, friends, and loved ones, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July.