El Paso Teacher Receives Stipend for STEM Research Mentorship

El Paso teacher receives stipend for STEM research mentorship

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Pasoan is among 61 extraordinary educators to receive a stipend from a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing STEM education nationwide. Alfred Olivas from INSIGHTS Science Discovery in El Paso has been selected for the Society's 2025-2026 Advocate Program. This year, the program is providing a total of $228,000 to support mentorship of students in STEM research and competitions, according to a new…

Area educator receive stipend to mentor next generation of STEM innovators

WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Society for Science selected 70 educators from across the United States for its 2025–2026 Advocate Program.

Grand STEM Challenge 2025 draws 2,000 students, biggest edition yet

THE Grand STEM Challenge (GSC) 2025, held today at INTI International College Penang, brought together 2,000 students from 300 schools, marking its largest edition since its inception six years ago.   Penang Math Platform general manager Johnny Ong said the challenge has grown into the state’s biggest platform for nurturing young innovators.   “Essentially, the...

Tulsa Educator Honored for STEM

Washington D.C. – The Society for Science has selected 70 extraordinary educators for its 2025–2026 Advocate Program. This program provides training, stipends and year-round support to mentors assisting students to enter science fairs and other research competitions. Dr. Abraham Kamara from Tulsa Public Schools has been selected for the Society’s 2025–2026 Advocate Program. This year the program is providing a total of $228,000 to support mentor…