Building Confidence, Connections, and Careers Through GEMS
Posted on September 25, 2025
AEOP’s Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program brings together students, mentors, and educators to explore STEM in hands-on, collaborative ways. In this blog, high school students Isabella Lugo Frasqueri and Amy Claudio, college student Zainob Adeyemi, high school teacher Ivy Williams, and drone technology expert Roger Maxim Pecina shared how GEMS […] See More
Spotlight on a Future Innovator: Lawrence Dao
Posted on September 16, 2025
Meet Lawrence Dao, a tenth grader at Lawrence Virtual School in Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence’s favorite subject is math—he enjoys exploring its real-world applications. See More
Picking the Right PhD Program
Posted on September 12, 2025
By Victoria Cinnater, PhD candidate and outreach specialist for AEOP’s Internships and Fellowships program. In my last blog post, I covered financial packages for STEM PhD students and how they’re funded. While finances are a major factor in deciding where to go, they’re not the only thing that matters. See More
Meet the Educators Guiding Young Innovators at JSHS
Posted on September 10, 2025
The Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) recognizes teachers every year for their dedication to mentoring student researchers, guiding projects from idea to presentation, and fostering the confidence and curiosity that empower their young scientists. Each year, JSHS selects 10 standout teachers for the Teacher Award. Learn about and hear from this year’s winners–the amazing […] See More
Kayla Pagan: A journey from engineering a solar-powered JSS car to designing transmission lines
Posted on August 25, 2025
Kayla Pagan, a recent graduate from Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland, FL, currently works as a transmission engineer at Tampa Electric (TECO). See More
The Science of Sleep: Tips For A Better Night’s Rest
Posted on August 14, 2025
By: AEOP Membership Council Julie Yang I struggled with sleep throughout much of my life. On many nights, I could not fall asleep until hours after going to bed. Some nights, I would wake up in the darkness and lie there, not drifting off again until early dawn. See More
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