Mikhail EpshteinMikhail Epshtein received his Ph.D. in Pedagogy from St. Petersburg State Pedagogical University in 1998. Now he is Associate Professor in School of Education, College of Staten Island, CUNY (since 2016). He was the associate professor in St. Petersbrg State University (2016-2019), St. Petersburg, Russia Areas of his research interests are alternative education, history of pedagogy, an interaction of business and education in the implementation of STEAM-programs with schoolchildren. He is engaged in the implementation of relevant projects in practice working in non-profit organizations and projects: School League (CEO, 2010-2015), Korczak Institute for Alternative Education (leader, 2006 - present.), the Educational center "Uchastie" (CEO, 1991-present). Read More Read Less