Dr. Gamble-George was chosen as one of 125 women from a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers to serve as high-profile role models for middle school girls through the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN® Ambassadors program. The program provides AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors with a national platform to tell their stories and inspire the next generation of STEM pioneers. As high-profile role models, AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassadors will share stories of their STEM journeys and the many ways in which they use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems and create new possibilities for the future.
Selected candidates for this program were evaluated for overall excellence with a focus on:
- Contributions to their STEM-related field, commensurate with their career stage;
- Demonstrated experience and abilities in STEM communication and public engagement via media, classroom, and public programs; and
- Commitment to supporting women and girls in STEM and inspiring middle school girls to be the next generation of STEM pioneers.
Check out Dr. Gamble-George’s STEM Journey: https://ifthencollection.org/Joyonna
Press Releases:
New $25 Million Initiative Aims To Provide Young Women With Contemporary STEM Role Models (Source: Forbes)
125 Women in STEM Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors (Source: American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Members Selected as AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador (Source: Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society)
Eight SACNAS members selected as AAAS Ambassadors for Women in STEM (Source: SACNAS – Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science)
IF/THEN Summit Convenes Nationwide Female STEM Role Models in Dallas (Source: Dallas Innovates)
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