Dr. Joe Conner

Dr. Joe is a retired professor who created science, technology, engineering, math, and medical (STEM2) programs since 1972. His STEM2 programs were funded by businesses, NASA, parents, Universities, and the US Department of Education. He has taught students from eight to eighty. The question WHY is asked by every demographic group. Students learn how to think for themselves using systems to answer WHY. This system helps participants see disagreements as opportunities to explore diverse perspectives even when the “facts” seem conclusive, e.g., when folks are from diverse cultures or social class.

His educational experience ranges from inner city Los Angeles pre-college schooling to the University of Southern California, University of California at San Diego, and Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, as well as UNESCO. Dr. Joe has a strong Biblical background and is active in his local church.

His current book "Critical Perspective: Understanding an Opinion That’s Not Your Own," is the first book in a trilogy that shares the technique used in warm-up sessions prior to college classes engaging in the exploration of WHY.

The premise of “Critical Perspective” is that we each have unique footsteps individually taken and as such our path ensures that each of us are influenced uniquely and as such have unique contributions to make to society. This book is a tool to help you discover yourself and understand others.