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Rethinking Engineering Education

In a powerful endorsement of Idalis Villanueva Alarcón’s essay, “How to Build Engineers for Life,” Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) supports a transformative shift in engineering education. Highlighting the need for “stackable” certificates and early experiential learning, GMiS applauds Villanueva’s approach to making engineering more accessible and inclusive. As leaders in fostering a diverse STEMM workforce, GMiS is committed to advancing these educational innovations to nurture a new generation of adaptable and skilled engineers.

Arab American Heritage Month

Great Minds in STEM Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month! April is Arab American Heritage Month, and GMiS is proud to highlight the significant contributions Arab Americans are making to the STEM fields every day. This month also provides an opportunity to celebrate the critical role… Read More »Arab American Heritage Month

Women’s History Month

Great Minds in STEM is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month in March 2024. Throughout the month, we’ll be highlighting female pioneers in the STEM fields who have made or are making significant contributions to America’s technical landscape. Dr. Ellen OchoaNASA Astronaut (retired) Dr. Karen… Read More »Women’s History Month

Black History Month 2024

Great Minds in STEM is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2024. Throughout the month of February, we’ll be highlighting African American and Afro-Latino pioneers in the STEM fields who have made or are making significant contributions to America’s technical landscape.

GMiS is saddened to announce the passing of Carmela Mellado, who co-founded GMiS alongside her late husband, Ray Mellado

Great Minds in STEM and the Mellado family are saddened to announce the passing of Carmela C. Mellado, who co-founded the organization alongside her late husband, Ray. From GMiS CEO Dr. Norman Fortenberry: “GMiS was founded over 35 years ago by two impressive visionaries. We… Read More »GMiS is saddened to announce the passing of Carmela Mellado, who co-founded GMiS alongside her late husband, Ray Mellado