Dr. Maurice Mathis and Unite – Shaping the STEM Journey for NC State’s Upward Bound Students
Posted on September 24, 2024
Meet Dr. Maurice Mathis, the senior director of the TRIO Upward Bound Program at North Carolina State University, who has been instrumental in introducing AEOP’s Unite program to students at the university! See More
From Participant to Mentor: Edyn Roper’s Journey in STEM and the GEMS Program
Posted on September 24, 2024
Meet Edyn Roper, an 18-year-old freshman at Oakwood University in Alabama, who is studying psychology. Edyn participated in GEMS for four summers and has served as a mentor for the past two! Here’s a look at her journey through GEMS and how it shaped her path! See More
A Passion for STEM: James Perkall’s Journey with GEMS and AEOP
Posted on September 23, 2024
James Perkall, a dedicated 5th-grade math and science teacher at Selma Street Elementary in Dothan, Alabama, has been inspiring young minds for over two decades. With 22 years of teaching experience, James’ journey in education began in 2003 when he graduated from Flagler University with a degree in elementary education. See More
Mentorship and Machines: Amir Grant’s Six-Year Journey with GEMS
Posted on August 23, 2024
Meet Amir Grant, who has been a key figure in the ARL Playa Vista GEMS program for the past six years! Based in Los Angeles, Amir is set to attend Lindenwood University in Missouri in the fall, where he will major in mechanical engineering while also playing Division 1 volleyball. See More
From Student to Mentor: Christine Hoh’s Journey with GEMS
Posted on August 15, 2024
Christine Hoh, a senior at Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama, has had an impressive journey with the AEOP’s Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program. See More
Kristen Wilcox’s Path from English to Science
Posted on July 18, 2024
Originally from California, Kristen Wilcox graduated from San Francisco State University with a major in English Education. However, life had different plans for her. After relocating to North Carolina and eventually settling in Cookeville, Tennessee, Kristen found her true calling in teaching science. See More
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