What AEOP program(s) did you participate in?

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)

Tell us about yourself

Jennifer is a junior at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a major in mathematics with a minor in environmental studies. Jennifer’s journey in STEM began with GEMS, which she attended for three years. She has continued to work with the Natick branch of AEOP’s GEMS program and highlights the role GEMS played in guiding her towards the path of STEM.

Jennifer also volunteers as a teaching aid at a local elementary school to encourage younger students to become more interested in school and STEM. In the summer of 2023, she secured an internship at the Natick Soldier Systems Center under DEVCOM, specifically with the Optics and Electromagnetic Materials Team in the Soldier Protection Directorate.