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. Read Kristen’s story and discover how her journey highlights the power and […] See More
Celebrating the Winners of the 22nd National Judging & Educational Event
Posted on July 17, 2024
Congratulations to this year’s winners of AEOP’s eCYBERMISSION! More than 1,700 teams participated in this year’s competition, and only 20 advanced to the National Judging & Educational Event as National Finalists. During this week-long event, 77 National Finalists and STEM-In-Action Grant recipients in grades six to nine from across the country gathered in Chantilly, Virginia. […] See More
The Power of Music and the Brain
Posted on June 13, 2024
By: AEOP Membership Council Member Neha Sharma Do you like music? If so, then you are part of the 93 percent of the US population that likes music. Have you ever wondered how we hear and what happens in our brain that tells us that we like music? See More
Where Theory Meets the Leaderboard
Posted on June 13, 2024
By: AEOP Membership Council Member Iishaan Inabathini My first glance at Kaggle’s data science competitions thrilled me. I could register, compete and win thousands of dollars. Some competitions even invited winners to present at top conferences like NeurIPS. The accessibility hooked me. See More
The Powerful Benefits of Being in Nature
Posted on June 13, 2024
By: AEOP Membership Council Member Julie Yang The beautiful blue sky stretches on and on, like a never ending ocean high above. A breeze brushes against your face, gentle as a whisper. The grass rustles and wildflowers dance. See More
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Posted on June 13, 2024
By: AEOP Membership Council Member Gordon Chen Sitting on my red folding chair, my eight-year-old self stares at the warm, bright campfire nearby, which contrasts heavily against the cold, dark night surrounding me. The only noises I can hear are the sounds of my breath and the crackling of the flames. See More
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The eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant is intended to support teachers/program leaders as they implement eCYBERMISSION with their teams. Educators (formal and informal) of students in grades 6-9 are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to Title 1 schools and to those with underserved/ under-represented populations.