Is Grad School on Your Horizon? What to Know Before You Take the Next Step

Posted on June 27, 2025

By Victoria Cinnater, PhD candidate and outreach specialist for AEOP’s Internships and Fellowships program. In the last blog post, I shared a bit about my role as an outreach specialist for AEOP Internships and Fellowships, a position that reflects my passion for supporting students. 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

 

Aadit Bontha’s Path to AI Innovation with AEOP Internships

Posted on March 3, 2025

Meet 16-year-old Aadit Bontha, a high school junior from Philadelphia. Through his AEOP Internship, he explored the world of artificial intelligence and even developed his own app. Read on to learn more.  See More

 

From STEM Curiosity to Healthcare Advocate with Roza Ayele & AEOP Internships

Posted on February 13, 2025

Roza Ayele is a high school junior with an impressive number of leadership roles in her resume. See More

 

A Scientist’s Path: Megan Hershfield’s Inspiring Journey with AEOP Fellowships

Posted on August 1, 2024

Meet Megan Hershfield, a scientist at West Point and a third year AEOP Fellow!  Megan always loved art and decided to pursue art therapy in college. In her second year, however, she took a psychopharmacology class and became much more interested in disorders and neurodegenerative conditions. See More

 

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators: Kierra McInnis’ Path to Empowering Youth

Posted on March 11, 2024

Meet Kierra McInnis, an outreach specialist for AEOP Internships and Fellowships, whose passion for connecting with youth is clear. Read on to find out how her STEM journey didn’t lead her to a research lab, like she had planned, but rather to engaging with students across the country! When did you first get involved with […] See More

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