Boundless Brilliance Releases First White Paper!
We are excited to share the release of our first White Paper, entitled, "The Persisting Gender & Racial Gap in the STEM Field: Understanding How We Got Here, and How Do We Close It.“ It is our hope that this publication will contribute to improvements and expansion of STEM education for students, particularly those from historically underserved communities, as well as help to diversify the STEM field so it will truly be reflective of our vision of “a future of STEM leadership that is as diverse as the world in which we live.”
Click here to access the White Paper.
volunteer of the month
The contributions of volunteers are critical to Boundless Brilliance’s operations and delivery of services, and this month we would like to recognize Haley Boswell.
Haley is currently a sophomore at Santa Monica Community College. She’s majoring in astrophysics and aims to conduct research in the field. She has been a volunteer with Boundless Brilliance since October 2022, acting as a content creator and, more recently, a part-time presenter with Occidental College. She enjoys sharing the excitement of STEM with others and is especially passionate about bringing this excitement to underrepresented groups. In her free time, she studies mindfulness-based meditation and recently completed UCLA's Intensive Practice Program.
New Board Member: Jason Lopez
Jason Lopez is a senior HR analyst with the City of Los Angeles. His experience ranges from general to specialized HR work. He is well-versed in handling workplace investigations, grievances, arbitrations, training, and case work regarding leaves and workers’ compensation claims. Currently, he is utilizing his expertise to assist the City in implementing new systems to enhance City HR and payroll operations.
Jason has a strong passion for making a difference in the community. Currently, he serves as Chair of a mental health counseling center, where his leadership and guidance have been pivotal in advancing mental health resources for those in need. He has also worked with a nonprofit organization that provided free mental health counseling to veterans and their families, highlighting his commitment to giving back to those who have served.
As a forward-thinking professional, Jason strives to make a positive difference to those around him, including those in underserved communities. In his free time, Jason indulges his love of language by reading dictionaries and researching the etymology of words and phrases.
New Board Member: Steven Belding
Steven Belding is an experienced management consultant, program manager, and mentor with over a decade of experience in the tech industry. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley. After multiple years living and working overseas in Europe, Steven is now a Senior Program Manager at Google working at the intersection between technology and public policy to keep users and society safe.
He is passionate about improving access to high-quality education for underserved or underrepresented communities, with a specific focus on non-traditional educational journeys, such as community college and/or trade schools.
In his free time, Steven enjoys cycling, spending quality time with his partner and dog in nature, and traveling.
Arthropods All Around! Discovering SCIENCE Coloring Book
We are excited to announce that the 2nd edition of our SCIENCE coloring book series will soon be released. This next edition focuses on arthropods, the largest and most diverse phylum in the animal kingdom, that can be found all across the planet, on land, and aquatic environments.
The coloring book is a fun and engaging educational tool recommended for young learners ages 6+.
Use code ARTHROPODS to get 10% off and to receive an alert when the coloring book is released, gain access to a myriad of FREE educational STEM resources, and get other updates from Boundless Brilliance.
““Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It’s your place in the world; it’s your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live.””
““Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day. As leaders, we have to put out the message that we embrace and not just tolerate diversity.””
