Protons & Neutrons
Through simple rhyming sentences, colorful pictures, and engaging characters, you’ll learn about the structure of an atom; protons, neutrons, and electrons; charge and mass properties; molecules and compounds; covalent and ionic bonds; the periodic table; and so much more. This is the story of subatomic particles as never told before. Join Pete the Proton and Ned the Neutron as they get together to build everything in the universe.
Electrons
Ellie the Electron’s story is the stuff of Chemistry legend, full of mystery and excitement! Learn the basics of chemistry through simple rhyming sentences, vibrantly colorful science pictures, and engaging, energetic characters. You’ll learn about the structure of an atom, electrons, charge and mass properties, and so much more. Join this sparky little particle on her adventures in the subatomic world. Let your imagination roam while you and your kiddo ponder what’s it like to live inside an atom!
Lindsey Coulter
CODA and second generation interpreter who currently works in Education.
Hayley Yasui
I have a wide breadth of experience in STEM education with a personal interest in expanding equitable educational experiences in astronomy and entomology.
Andrés García
A Deaf technologist specializing in application development for mobile devices with more than 5+ years of experience. See more in https://link.tech-andgar.me/linkedin
Kim Lucas
Native of Guatemala
Alumni of Florida School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University in Computer Science (Bachelors) and Educational Technology (Masters)
Head coach for Robotics and Drones
Dion
Two most important things I’m always interested in are technology and astronomy because I often wondered how they work in natural physics that has been integrated in our lives. For example, whenever I look up I wonder what’s out there and so many technologies help with exploration. Technology such as computers and other electronics are amazing because I always liked to see how they work together ie taking photos in tiny cameras or in larger cameras.
Amelia Dall
Amelia S. Dall, M.A., RPA, GIS, is a highly experienced archaeologist and GIS specialist based in the Greater Colorado Springs Area. Currently serving as an archaeologist at the Bureau of Reclamation in Pueblo, Colorado, she has a background in cultural resource management and GIS analysis.
With over seven years of experience in museum and research institutions, Amelia has developed expertise in ArcGIS software, archaeological stewardship, public outreach, and collection management. Her career includes positions at the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, among others.
Amelia holds a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Archaeology from Texas State University (2017), where her thesis focused on using GIS and Google Earth to analyze looting patterns of Nasca sites in Peru. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Gallaudet University (2012) and two certificates in GIS from Front Range Community College (2022).
Amie Fornah Sankoh
Amie Fornah-Sankoh got her PhD from the University of Tennessee’s Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology. Her scientific journey began at the Rochester Institute of Technology and National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID), where she earned Laboratory Science Technology and Biochemistry degrees. Before joining the University of Tennessee for her Ph.D. in 2017, Amie undertook various internships and participated in multiple research projects, further solidifying her commitment to scientific exploration.
During her time at the University of Tennessee, Amie achieved significant milestones. She secured a National Institute of Health (NIH)-)-supported Fellowship for her initial two years, followed by a three-year Graduate Research Fellowship from the National Science Foundation and another NIH predoctoral fellowship. Additionally, she authored four scientific publications, with more in progress, presented at a national meeting, and delivered multiple poster presentations.
Amie’s PhD thesis explored biological communication, mainly focusing on the impact of hormones on plant-pathogen interactions. Communication is fundamental to the survival of any individual or population of organisms. As a Deaf person who has never taken the ability to communicate for granted, Amie especially believes in the adage that knowledge is far more valuable when properly shared. This belief has led her to engage in several activities that have a broader impact on the scientific community. Her research brings a unique perspective, particularly significant given the limited opportunities for young Deaf individuals in STEM, underscoring the importance of diverse voices in scientific inquiry.
Amie’s life story is one of resilience, overcoming challenges from her Deafness during Sierra Leone’s civil war. She had to overcome barriers to survival, education, and language acquisition, but instead of breaking her, these experiences fueled her determination and helped her thrive. Amie’s passion for outreach drives her advocacy for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students in STEM, where she endeavors to offer them hands-on laboratory experiences, serving as both a role model and a catalyst for breaking barriers.
In 2023, Amie made history as the first Deaf Black woman to earn a STEM doctorate. This milestone reflects her perseverance and achievement journey, culminating in her selection as the featured speaker for her university’s 2023 Graduate Hooding Ceremony. Her most fulfilling realization is that she can excel as a scientist and a community advocate.
Currently, Amie serves as a Senior Research Specialist at Dow Coating Materials, where she contributes to developing innovative waterborne barrier coatings for paper, enhancing functional performance, and promoting recyclability in paper-based packaging applications.
Ainsley Latour
I am a clinical genetic technologist with skills in both cyto and molecular genetics. I also work as a research consultant in the accessibility space with a focus on barriers encountered by scientists with disabilities or who are Deaf. I also train and consult with organizations around inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility as part of an organization I co-founded, IDEA-STEM. I am an Ontario trained teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. My masters is in marine evolutionary biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
