Tyraine Ragsdale, widely known as Grand Hank, is an award-winning master scientist, educator, and former research scientist at the Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute. A proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he holds a degree in Chemistry and has dedicated his career to revolutionizing STEM education for young people across the globe. Tyraine is the visionary Founder and CEO of Grand Hank Productions, Inc. (GHPI)—a pioneering multimedia education company committed to inspiring and empowering K–12 students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). GHPI leverages dynamic, culturally relevant content—including contemporary Hip-Hop music—to engage “hard-to-reach” and “harder-to-interest” youth in meaningful and lasting ways. Since its founding in 1990, GHPI has reached over 10 million students, parents, and educators across the United States and around the world. The company’s impact spans a wide range of platforms, including television broadcasting, curriculum development, teacher training, live events, and educational product innovation. Notable Achievements and Contributions: Co-founder of the acclaimed television series Science of Philadelphia and Science Lab of Grand Hank, produced in collaboration with the Philadelphia School District’s PSTV Network. Spearheaded the development and construction of the Grand Hank STEM Center for Inner-City Youth—a cutting-edge, 10,000 sq. ft. facility dedicated to providing transformative STEM opportunities to underserved and underrepresented communities.
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