In this episode of Perspectives in STEM, we sit down with Chioma Aso — engineer, author, and changemaker on a mission to close the gender gap in STEM.

Chioma is the Founder of STEAMDivas, where she empowers young women by blending STEM with the arts, and of Polymatvericks Engineering, which helps robotics and hardware companies move from prototype to production. With a career spanning space, gaming, and manufacturing, she's redefining how the next generation of women leads in tech.

In our conversation, Chioma shares the experiences that shaped her path, why creativity and engineering belong together, and her advice for young women ready to claim their place in STEM. It's a powerful reminder that when we open doors to access and representation, the possibilities are limitless.

Whether you're a student, an educator, or simply curious, this is a conversation worth your time.

Tune in now and join the conversation.

Perspectives in STEM is presented by Teach STEM Global — STEM for all, everywhere. Learn more at teachstemglobal.org.

What does it take to turn opportunity into action for the next generation of innovators? In this episode of Perspectives in STEM, host Dr. Kimberly West sits down with Brandon Okpalobi — former athlete turned global STEM champion, and founder of Dibia DREAM, Siyanse, and host of Hands-On STEM on Discovery Education.

Brandon shares his journey from the basketball court to the forefront of STEM education, and how his organizations have reached hundreds of thousands of young people across the U.S. and around the world. We talk about meeting students where they are, blending sports and STEM, and building real pathways to innovation and opportunity — especially for kids in underserved communities.

It's an inspiring conversation about purpose, persistence, and the belief that every child deserves a chance to explore STEM. Tune in and get inspired to join the movement.

Perspectives in STEM is presented by Teach STEM Global — STEM for all, everywhere. Learn more at teachstemglobal.org.

During our July 2025 Perspectives in STEM Speakers Series, host Dr. Kimberly West speaks with Jerome McQueen, a plastics engineer, Forbes-recognized STEM influencer, and founder of Academics. Jerome shares his journey from growing up in rural South Carolina with limited resources to overcoming a 1.4 college GPA and earning a NASA fellowship. He discusses his company's hands-on STEM kits, his innovative STEM Business curriculum, and his mission to inspire underrepresented youth. Jerome emphasizes mentorship, early STEM exposure, and perseverance as keys to success, delivering a powerful message: with the right support, anyone can thrive in STEM.