Meet the people behind EXPLR.
EXPLR is led by two media and education veterans who have spent decades making curiosity visible — and creating bigger platforms for young people doing real work.
Media. Education. Real-world opportunity.
Jenny Buccos
For more than two decades, Jenny Buccos has built platforms, stories and public initiatives that give young people greater access, opportunity and visibility.
She founded ProjectExplorer in 2003, later created and executive produced Crash Test World, and now leads EXPLR and the National STEM Festival as they expand in the U.S. and internationally.
She has appeared on ABC, BBC, MSNBC, NPR, Sky News and IndustryWeek, and has been featured by Fast Company. She has spoken at the White House, the U.S. Department of State, Talks at Google, SXSW and the Concordia Annual Summit.
Kari Byron
For more than two decades, Kari Byron has made curiosity visible — on television, on stages and through work that gives young people a bigger platform for their ideas.
Best known for more than a decade on Discovery Channel’s MythBusters, Kari went on to host and produce White Rabbit Project, Thrill Factor and Crash Test World. She is also the author of Crash Test Girl.
As Director of the National STEM Festival, Kari brings that same curiosity-first approach to storytelling, partnerships and public engagement. She has appeared on stages and in campaigns with Google, 3M, the White House, SXSW EDU and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Media, speaking & event inquiries
Jenny Buccos and Kari Byron are available for broadcast interviews, keynotes, panels and moderated conversations on young talent, STEM, innovation, curiosity, education and the future of work.
