Who Is Jason Lindsey?
Jason Lindsey is an award-winning outreach
science educator. Jason studied science
and journalism at Western Kentucky University
where he earned a Bachelor of Science
degree. At WKU Jason focused on general
science with an emphasis in meteorology and
climatology. Jason has worked diligently for
more than 10 years to take science beyond
the classroom window. Each year he
performs hands-on science experiments at
schools and community events throughout
southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri. His hands-on, kid-friendly,
science classes are offered throughout the
year and have helped hook hundreds of kids
on science.
Jason previously worked as a meteorologist,
backpack journalist, science reporter, and
webmaster at WKAG-TV, WBKO-TV, KGWN-TV, and KFVS-TV. Jason now produces a
science segment called “Hooked on Science.” The segment airs on television stations
across the nation and has earned awards for outstanding science coverage from the
Missouri Broadcasters Association, the Illinois Broadcasters Association and the Missouri
State Teachers Association. In 2008 Jason teamed up with KZIM KSIM to bring more
science to southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri via the radio. You
can discover Jason’s popular hands-on science experiments in newspapers throughout
southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri each week. Jason is also over
an after school program in Illinois where he works with more than 50 at-risk kids each day.
Jason is actively involved in bringing more science to America. October 3rd has been
proclaimed "Science Day" by city, county, and state leaders throughout the nation. On
Friday, September 29th, 2006 Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson made a speech on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing "Science Day." Emerson
highlighted the importance of science in Missouri and commended Jason for promoting
science. Emerson's remarks were recorded and published in the Congressional Record.
On October 3, 2009 Jason organized "Science Day 2009." During the event hundreds of
kids, young and old, set a world record by participating in the largest chemistry lesson. At
Science Day 2008, the residents of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western
Kentucky blew up 852 balloons in an hour breaking the previous record of 600 balloons.
At Science Day 2007 folks from across southeast Missouri launched more than 1000
"Mentos and soda fountains" breaking the previous record of more than 800 launched in
the Netherlands.
In 2009, Business Today, a magazine published by Rust Communications featured Jason
as one of 40 Southeast Missouri professionals under age 40. The feature, called 40 Under
40, introduces readers to the present and future leaders of the local business community.
Jason is a member of the National Weather Association, the National Science Teachers
Association, and Science Teachers of Missouri.
Jason is married to Lena Lindsey. They keep busy with their four kids Conner, Ethan,
Brynna, and Madigan.
Jason Lindsey is an award-winning outreach
science educator. Jason studied science
and journalism at Western Kentucky University
where he earned a Bachelor of Science
degree. At WKU Jason focused on general
science with an emphasis in meteorology and
climatology. Jason has worked diligently for
more than 10 years to take science beyond
the classroom window. Each year he
performs hands-on science experiments at
schools and community events throughout
southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri. His hands-on, kid-friendly,
science classes are offered throughout the
year and have helped hook hundreds of kids
on science.
Jason previously worked as a meteorologist,
backpack journalist, science reporter, and
webmaster at WKAG-TV, WBKO-TV, KGWN-TV, and KFVS-TV. Jason now produces a
science segment called “Hooked on Science.” The segment airs on television stations
across the nation and has earned awards for outstanding science coverage from the
Missouri Broadcasters Association, the Illinois Broadcasters Association and the Missouri
State Teachers Association. In 2008 Jason teamed up with KZIM KSIM to bring more
science to southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri via the radio. You
can discover Jason’s popular hands-on science experiments in newspapers throughout
southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri each week. Jason is also over
an after school program in Illinois where he works with more than 50 at-risk kids each day.
Jason is actively involved in bringing more science to America. October 3rd has been
proclaimed "Science Day" by city, county, and state leaders throughout the nation. On
Friday, September 29th, 2006 Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson made a speech on the
floor of the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing "Science Day." Emerson
highlighted the importance of science in Missouri and commended Jason for promoting
science. Emerson's remarks were recorded and published in the Congressional Record.
On October 3, 2009 Jason organized "Science Day 2009." During the event hundreds of
kids, young and old, set a world record by participating in the largest chemistry lesson. At
Science Day 2008, the residents of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western
Kentucky blew up 852 balloons in an hour breaking the previous record of 600 balloons.
At Science Day 2007 folks from across southeast Missouri launched more than 1000
"Mentos and soda fountains" breaking the previous record of more than 800 launched in
the Netherlands.
In 2009, Business Today, a magazine published by Rust Communications featured Jason
as one of 40 Southeast Missouri professionals under age 40. The feature, called 40 Under
40, introduces readers to the present and future leaders of the local business community.
Jason is a member of the National Weather Association, the National Science Teachers
Association, and Science Teachers of Missouri.
Jason is married to Lena Lindsey. They keep busy with their four kids Conner, Ethan,
Brynna, and Madigan.
