In the News
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Society of Science Grant Awardee Debra Las
KTTC interviewed Deb Las, well beloved science teacher at John Adams Middle School, following her Society of Science Grant in 2024.
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Deb Las is still learning and teaching after a lifetime at John Adams Middle School
Excerpt: “Las has been recognized more than once for her work. Most recently, she was named the Science Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Science Teachers Association.”
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Mentors Needed - KTTC Short
We were luckily able to recruit some mentors in 2023 through KTTC. Throughout the year, as projects come together, we are always looking for new mentors!
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Mayo Clinic News Network
In a 2023 article titled "Sharing the love of science with students in Rochester schools," our very own Sydney Lundell was interviewed about her experience as an Oraculi mentor.
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2023 STEM Fair Results
We were so excited to see so many new faces at the STEM Fair this year! Here are some of the award winners. We hope to see even even more participants next year!
Click here to see more!
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Testimonials
Check out what our past students and mentors have to say about the program!
What Students Are Saying
“My favorite part about STEM mentorship is getting the help I need without having to wait twenty minutes. And also just being around so many people who have the same interests as me.”
— Natalia W.
(Can Middle School Students Tell the Difference Between AI Generated Photos and Real Photos?)
“I loved the overall experience. I loved being able to go to the after school program every Tuesday to work on the project and learn a ton and get all the guidance from all of the mentors. It’s a very good experience.”
— Yash P.
(Measuring and Mitigating High Ambient Noise Exposure in Rochester Public Schools)
“My virtual mentors have helped me stay on task and manage deadlines. They also helped me refine my ideas and my models and also gave me new ideas to build off of.”
— Janet N.
(Boda Boda Basics Part I: Designing a Practical Helmet for Use in Developing Countries)
“The mentors make the experience so much better and so much more helpful. It’s almost like having your parents there, right by your side, whenever you need help.”
— Jai O.
(Measuring and Mitigating High Ambient Noise Exposure in Rochester Public Schools)