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

 

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

 

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

 

3 Benefits of STEM Exploration with Camp Invention and GEMS

Posted on March 6, 2025

As children grow into the next generation of confident and thoughtful creators, the skills and mindset they learn through STEM exploration can be applied throughout life, across any interest or career. See More

 

Empowering Students Through STEM: How Unite is Transforming TRIO Upward Bound in Montana

Posted on March 3, 2025

A Journey Into STEM Education For Jonathan Carter and Dannette Fadness, the Unite program has been more than just an academic initiative—it’s been a game-changer for the students it serves. See More

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