Justin Shaifer
Linkedin Top Voice in Technology, Science TV Show Host & STEM Educator
Teaches:
Cultural Transformation: Recruiting and Marketing Diverse Students
Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer is a nationally recognized STEM educator, keynote speaker, and media personality, recently honored on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. As the founder of Fascinate Media, he creates engaging content at the intersection of innovation, AI, and the future of work—collaborating with brands like LinkedIn, Google, NVIDIA, and PBS. Named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, Justin reaches millions through dynamic digital content and high-energy keynotes that blend technical insights with cultural relevance.
A TEDx alum and frequent global speaker, Justin is known for standout talks like “Your Workday Streamlined with AI” and “How to Lead Gen Z.” Raised on Chicago’s South Side by a single parent, he’s deeply committed to educational equity and leads impactful initiatives like the STEM Success Summit, a global gathering for diverse STEM professionals. His work has been featured in Forbes, NBC News, Yahoo Finance, and AfroTech—empowering underrepresented communities while reimagining what STEM literacy can look like in the 21st century.
masterclass DESCRIPTION
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 — crafting a powerful message for institutions to learn how to hire, recruit, market, and retain Gen Z students — one of the most diverse generations in our history. In this masterclass, Shaifer shares best practices so that faculty, staff, and educators can better understand how to truly impact and lead the next generation.
SPEAKER REEL
Program
Student Motivation and Marketing
For years you have forged partnerships, created pathways, and developed programs…yet we still have empty seats in our classes. While we balance preparing students for both higher education completion and the workforce, it is time to shift our messaging. If you seek broader institutional engagement in your outreach, enrollment management, student recruitment, and marketing efforts, then this masterclass is for you. It’s time to become their first choice.
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