Justin J. Shaifer
Linkedin Top Voice in Technology, Science TV Show Host & STEM Educator
Justin J. Shaifer
Linkedin Top Voice in Technology, Science TV Show Host & STEM Educator
Biography
“Step aside Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson. Justin J. Shaifer is the emerging STEM personality we need to hear.” –Forbes
Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer is an award-winning STEM thought leader, educator, and keynote speaker on a mission to empower the world with innovation. At Fascinate Media, he serves as both executive producer and on-camera talent, creating educational content about innovation, AI & STEM literacy, and the Future of Work. His roster of past clients and collaborators include LinkedIn, Intuit, NVIDIA, Google, PBS, Discovery, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Al Roker.
His team continues ongoing research and development by producing experimental media projects using AI tools; such as AI Agents, Unreal Engine and Virtual Reality.
Named Forbes 30 under 30 in education and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Justin serves as a featured instructor for LinkedIn Learning, creating educational AI content for enterprise and individual learners on their global platform. Justin's active speaking career, which exploded after a popular TEDx talk about Generation Z, has earned him hundreds of keynote opportunities around the world.
Ranging from “Your Workday Streamlined with AI" and “How to Win the War on Information with Science” to "How to Lead Gen Z," Justin’s presentations receive raving reviews from tens of thousands of audience members for dynamic technical showcases, and fresh perspectives on Media, STEM, AI and innovation.
Justin’s experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago make him passionate about highlighting STEM in ways that are accessible to all. He is the co-host and producer of popular science and technology podcast Curiosity Theory; that has reached millions with educational content since inception.
Justin's work has been featured in Forbes, NBC News, Yahoo Finance, AfroTech, and more.
Speaker Videos
Science Host Reel
Justin Shaifer's Hot Takes on Misinformation, AI, and Gen Z
Never Abandon Your Curiosity
AI and Innovation Speaker Reel 2025 - Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer
3 Cool things you can do with AI tools
Fascinate AI Training
Creative AI
Digital Twin Pt1
Digital Twin Pt2
Siri AI Agent
Software Developers
Vertical Video AI Keynotes | Justin Shaifer
Keynote Speaker Justin Shaifer - STEMCON 2021
Who is Mr. Fascinate
Changing Education with Virtual Production
Justin Shaifer Honors Top Student Science Award Winners at National Press Club (Exclusive)
Host Reel
TEDx: How to Speak “Generation Z”
Why STEM is COOL! (To Me)
Speech Topics
AI Empowerment: Overcoming Hesitation, Making Your Job Easier & Ushering Students Into the AI Age
Dive into the nuanced world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with award-winning STEM educator, producer and TV host Justin Shaifer. In this timely keynote, Shaifer demystifies the crucial role AI plays in today's educational landscape and beyond. This eye-opening journey illuminates the importance of AI literacy among educators, describing its role in shaping today's learning environments. Shaifer will introduce practical, easy-to-use AI tools specifically designed to revolutionize teaching practices, help teachers and boost student engagement.
Shaifer will also demonstrate how to arm students with resilient, future-proof skills essential for navigating an increasingly AI-oriented workforce. As a powerful call to action, this keynote is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to overcome their hesitation and harness the potential of AI, paving the way for personalized learning experiences and creating unique opportunities for their students.
Shaifer customizes his content for specific audiences, including:
Higher Education:
- AI Literacy in Higher Education
- AI 101 for Academics
- Best AI Tools Used in College
- Augmenting Higher Education Curriculum With AI
- AI Skills Students Will Need for Today's Jobs
- How to Embrace AI in Academia
K-12 Education:
- AI Literacy in Modern Classrooms
- Why Do Educators Need AI Today?
- Best Classroom-friendly AI Tools
- Successful Teaching Strategies for AI
- Long-term Thinking: Building Future-Proof Skills for Students in the AI Ag
Your Workday Streamlined with AI: How to Become an AI Power User
Are you sure you need to be working so hard? Having direct "conversations" with your data, receiving expert-level consulting and research and getting a head-start on creative work can all be achieved by leveraging AI. In this keynote and accompanying workshop designed for corporate audiences, Forbes 30 Under 30 STEM Educator Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer will show you how to become an AI power-user by integrating cutting-edge tools into your daily workflow.
Justin shares how these tools can drastically reduce the time it takes to achieve daily tasks, along with general-purpose frameworks for AI prompt engineering that are applicable across multiple platforms. He’ll include real-world examples from Fascinate Media's AI-powered projects that have made large impacts with a small team, including a LinkedIn AI Project, a 3D animated film concept, "Day on Mars," and innovative AI-driven Sci-Fi video solutions. You will learn:
- Specific AI tools you can use today to streamline your workflow.
- General-purpose frameworks for understanding how to consistently engineer precise prompts regardless of the AI tool.
- Real-world applications of AI in creative and technical projects to inspire new ways of solving complex challenges.
Why STEM Is Dope
Boring lectures and uninspiring teachers often ruin students' perceptions of STEM. Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer changes all that for students. In this keynote, Shaifer shares his own story of overcoming adversity—growing up on the south side of Chicago, where STEM was considered anything but cool—to the amazing heights he's been able to reach in his career. Students will learn about the real-life experiences of modern STEM professionals and the prospects of STEM scholarship opportunities and careers. It's a refreshing perspective on STEM from an unconventional voice who entertains, educates and inspires.
STEM Shark Tank
STEM Shark Tank is an interactive workshop where educators are grouped together to brainstorm and pitch innovative STEM solutions for pressing global issues. From battling pollution to addressing space debris, this collaborative workshop melds science, technology, and entrepreneurship, empowering teachers to guide students in thinking creatively and solving real-world challenges.
The War on Information: How to Outsmart Your Opponents With Science Communication
With today's barrage of fake news, deep fakes and AI-generated Popes, how can we separate fact from fiction? This talk by award-winning Science TV Producer and Host Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer provides scientists with modern cutting-edge tools that exist in our arsenal to combat misinformation, as well as thought-provoking stories of successes and failures of science communicators throughout the years.
How to Lead Generation Z
In his popular TEDx talk, "How to Speak Generation Z," Justin "Mr. Fascinate" Shaifer taught audiences how to effectively engage a generation who grew up with iPads and smartphones in their hands. His insights were based on his work as the co-founder of the STEM Success Summit, a large-scale recruiting conference for diverse students and young professionals. Now, Shaifer has taken his experiences a step further by creating a workshop for corporate stakeholders to learn how to hire, recruit, market and retain Gen Z workers—one of the most diverse generations in our history. In this talk, Shaifer shares some of these best practices so that managers and business owners can understand how to lead the next generation as they enter the workforce.
How to Incorporate AI Agents with Purpose & Care
Organizations across sectors are under strain. Leaders are navigating financial pressure, staff burnout, rapid technological change, and increasing demands for accountability all at the same time. In this moment, Justin Shaifer encourages leaders to slow down and ask a more productive question than "Should we create a stricter AI policy?" Instead, he asks, "What should AI be used for, and what should remain human?"
In this accessible, big-picture keynote and accompanying workshop, Shaifer reframes AI agents as "super-smart interns." When guided well by people, these tools can help organizations manage complexity, reduce overload, and reclaim time for work that truly matters. He shares clear, relevant examples of how AI agents can help teams make sense of large amounts of information, perceive patterns in feedback and communication, and handle low-stakes tasks more efficiently.
Equally important, this talk addresses the limits of AI in sectors built on trust and responsibility. Shaifer explains why AI agents are not suited for high-stakes decisions, sensitive data, or moments that require human judgment, care, and accountability. He also explores how over-automation can add risk and distraction during an already challenging period for organizations.
This keynote offers a technology-backed practical mindset for decision-making. Attendees leave with clarity about where AI can genuinely help, where it should be avoided, and how to move forward thoughtfully. The result is a more confident, values-driven approach to innovation—one that supports staff, protects organizational integrity, and helps leaders adapt without losing their purpose.
For Higher Education Audiences: Examples include managing data, streamlining communications, and incorporating AI agents into lesson plans while protecting academic integrity.
For Corporate Audiences: Examples include optimizing workflows, analyzing customer insights, and managing teams who use AI Agents while maintaining brand trust and compliance standards.