Danni Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daniell "Danni" Washington
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Washington in November 2019
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Miami, Florida, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami (BS) |
| Known for | Xploration Station Nature Knows Best (2016–present) |
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| Fields | Marine Biology |
Daniell "Danni" Washington is an American activist, artist, and TV host. She works hard to protect our oceans and keep them free from plastic pollution. Danni also started a non-profit group called Big Blue & You. She hosts exciting TV shows about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), like Xploration Nature Knows Best and Mission Unstoppable. She also co-hosted a web series called Science the ... out of it.
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Early Life and Education
Growing Up and School
Danni Washington grew up in Miami, Florida. Her family comes from Jamaica. She loved learning about the ocean from a young age.
Danni went to the University of Miami. She studied Marine Science and Biology at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. She finished her studies and graduated in 2008.
Career Highlights
Starting Big Blue & You
When Danni was 21, she and her mom started an organization called Big Blue & You. This group teaches young people about the world's oceans. They also help kids understand the problems oceans face, like pollution.
Danni won $10,000 from a tour sponsored by Roxy. She used this money to create the ArtSea Festival in Virginia Key Beach, Miami. This festival uses art, crafts, and fun activities to teach kids about science and the ocean. Virginia Key Beach was chosen because it was an important beach for people of color during the Jim Crow era. Danni often dresses up as the 'Mocha Mermaid' at the event. This helps encourage young women to get involved in marine conservation.
The Caribbean National Weekly recognized Danni as one of the 'Jamaican Diaspora 20 under 40'. This award honored her work as an ocean activist and her role as the 'Mocha Mermaid'.
Hosting TV Shows
In 2016, Danni began hosting her own TV show on Fox as part of Xploration Station. The show was called Xploration Nature Knows Best. It explored how scientists get ideas from nature to create amazing new technologies and inventions. The show ran for two seasons. Danni is known as the first African American woman to host her own science show.
She also co-hosted two seasons of 'Science the ... Out of It' with comedian Krystyna Hutchinson. In 2019, Danni joined the team for Mission Unstoppable. This show features women leaders in STEM.
Speaking and Awards
In 2018, Danni was a host for a discussion at the American Black Film Festival. She was also a speaker at the International School Brunei Borneo Global Issues Conference. She spoke alongside fellow ocean activist Anna Oposa.
That same year, Danni received a Global Impact Award at the EarthXGlobal Gala. This event was held at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Other awardees included Nike and Buzz Aldrin.
Educational Films with Untamed Science
Danni worked for three years as an on-camera host and filmmaker for Untamed Science. This project worked with Pearson Publishing. They created about 200 educational films for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is believed that many students across the USA have used these videos before graduating.
Xploration Nature Knows Best (2016-Present)
Danni Washington is the host for Xploration Nature Knows Best. This is a STEM education TV series. It focuses on new technologies that are inspired by nature. The show is available on FOX, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Yahoo View, and Roku.
Mission Unstoppable (2019-Present)
Danni Washington is part of an all-female team on the CBS show Mission Unstoppable. She joins host Miranda Cosgrove. The show highlights leading women in STEM fields.
Bold Women in Science (2021)
On September 14, 2021, Danni Washington published a book called Bold Women in Science: 15 Women in History You Should Know. The book tells the stories of 15 female scientists. It is written for children aged 8 to 12.
Honors and Awards
- Green For All Fellow (2007-2010)
- ROXY Follow Your Heart Tour Winner
- Toyota & Audubon Society Together Green Fellow (2011)
- CA Technologies 2017 STEM10 Innovator
- 2018 EarthX Global Gala Emerging Female Leader of the Year Awardee
See also
In Spanish: Danni Washington para niños
