Resource Teachers and Near-Peer Mentors Keep GEMS Engaging and Fun

Posted on December 21, 2022

Each summer, our amazing teams of Resource Teachers and Near-Peer Mentors bring the exciting world of STEM to students across the U.S. through AEOP’s Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program. See More

 

GEMS provides a Gateway into STEM and More

Posted on December 20, 2022

Before joining GEMS, Ethan Zhou had been actively looking for hands-on STEM programs, but it wasn’t until his mom stumbled upon the Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program that they were both convinced this is how he should spend his summer. See More

 

Curious About Robotics? Spend the Summer Learning to Build a SumoBot!

Posted on June 27, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to make and operate a robot? Spend the summer learning how with the AEOP SumoBots program – no prior experience necessary! During AEOP SumoBots, students will learn to design, build and program SumoBots that navigate and battle in a fun competition format with other robot teams. See More

 

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Posted on June 13, 2022

The National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) and AEOP are celebrating a decade-long partnership that has resulted in sowing these seeds of innovation! See More

 

Lighting a Passion for STEM One Student at a Time

Posted on May 24, 2022

Sarah Cooper is not your typical high school chemistry teacher. A former microbiology researcher who worked with the military as a civilian scientist, Sarah has spent her teaching career crafting exciting and innovative ways to engage her students. See More

 

Junior Solar Sprint and eCYBERMISSION Inspire a Passion for STEM in this Ohio Community

Posted on March 28, 2022

Across all our AEOP programs, we are consistently amazed by the fantastic work our kids are doing. Throughout our different summer programs, competitions, and apprenticeships, we witness first-hand how AEOP students approach problems and design innovative, creative, and out-of-the-box solutions for issues that affect our world and community. See More

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