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
Unveiling the Mind of a 3D Printing Maverick: Nick Warholak’s Journey from AEOP GEMS to Leading Innovation at COMET
Posted on May 7, 2024
Meet Nick Warholak, the lead designer at COMET and AEOP GEMS alumnus, who is passionate about the 3D manufacturing field and dedicated to learning – and getting others to learn about – all there is to discover across STEM. How did you get involved with AEOP? What was your experience like? My dad, who was […] See More
Camp Invention Brings New Program, Illuminate, to Summer 2024
Posted on May 2, 2024
For more than a decade, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® and the Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) have joined forces to celebrate innovation and creativity. This powerful partnership provides STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education to more than 2,000 children with miliary family connections annually. Each summer, STEM learning is brought to life […] See More
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