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
From the Classroom to the Lab: A Q&A with STEM Educator Kim Alvin De Lara
Posted on May 20, 2025
Kim Alvin De Lara is a seasoned educator based in Chandler, Arizona, where he teaches gifted students and STEM at Hartford Elementary, a Title I school. With 13 years of experience across multiple elementary grade levels, he’s built a classroom culture rooted in hands-on learning, real-world problem solving, and sustainability. See More
Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez’s 20 Years with GEMS
Posted on May 5, 2025
Meet Dr. Rose Pesce-Rodriguez, a research chemist at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, where she has worked for 35 years. See More
GEMS Unveils a New Logo Reflecting Its STEM Commitment
Posted on April 17, 2025
GEMS (Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science) is excited to unveil a new logo that reflects the program’s continued dedication to inspiring young innovators through hands-on STEM experiences. See More
Building Leaders Through Science: Syriana Peek’s Path
Posted on April 10, 2025
For Syriana Peek, a senior at Madison High School in San Antonio, Texas, the future is about leadership and service. With a passion for both STEM and the military, she has set her sights on Texas A&M University, where she plans to work toward becoming a U.S. Army officer. See More
3 Benefits of STEM Exploration with Camp Invention and GEMS
Posted on March 6, 2025
As children grow into the next generation of confident and thoughtful creators, the skills and mindset they learn through STEM exploration can be applied throughout life, across any interest or career. See More
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