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
Celebrating the Winners of the 63rd National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Posted on April 29, 2025
The 63rd annual National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (NJSHS), held from April 22–26, 2025, in Chantilly, Virginia, celebrated the innovative research of 239 high school students from across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and DoDEA schools worldwide. 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
Victoria Cinnater’s STEM Journey and Career Path: From the Lab to Leadership
Posted on April 15, 2025
Victoria Cinnater, originally from south of New Orleans, has always had a passion for chemistry. She pursued her undergraduate degree in the subject at Loyola University New Orleans before stepping into the workforce for two years. 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
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