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Transforming Lives Through STEM Education
John Dale Ramos first experienced a chemistry experiment during Pueblo's visit to his province in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. At the age of 10, he enthusiastically joined a group of 40 teachers and students to explore ways of making science engaging with minimal resources. Living in rural Philippines, he found joy in creating slime and crafting batteries from fruits.
Inspired by this early exposure to science, John Dale later became a volunteer and then an instructor for Pueblo Science's science camps. His involvement motivated him to pursue a STEM degree at the university level. In 2020, he successfully completed his Bachelor's degree and obtained a license as a Chemical Engineer. Currently employed as an engineer at JGC Philippines, he has plans to pursue graduate studies while remaining committed to advocating STEM education for children.
Russel Hassan was age 11 when he joined the eight-week after-school program at Palmerston Public School in Toronto, led by Pueblo Science. There, he wrote his first computer program and experimented with circuits, sparking his passion for science and prompting him to explore more science classes in high school.
Inspired by the impact of hands-on science education, Russel began volunteering as an assistant demonstrator for Pueblo Science's after-school programs and children's camps, further fuelling his commitment to making science enjoyable and accessible.
This dedication led him to pursue a degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, where he is now in his final year of study. Russel remains a staunch advocate for youth in STEM, contributing through blogs for Pueblo Science and volunteering as a mentor for the Hackathon for Science Education.
In 2012, Cristina Pusta, a dedicated teacher in Davao City, Philippines, embarked on a transformative journey with Pueblo Science. She had been teaching science without experiments for several years until she attended a Pueblo Science training workshop at her school.
During that school year, Cristina eagerly applied everything she had learned in the workshop. One particular experiment, the delightful ice cream-making activity, became an instant hit among her Chemistry students. One of her students even took the initiative to enhance the flavor they had explored in class and started selling it to their community.
Cristina's passion for science education was ignited. She continued to attend Pueblo Science training sessions year after year, equipping herself with captivating experiments. With these newfound tools, she became a source of inspiration to countless students, encouraging them to pursue science and engineering in university.
Cristina's commitment to nurturing young minds knew no bounds. She volunteered to teach Alternative Learning School students in Davao on weekends, using engaging activities from Pueblo Science, including the art of soap and cosmetics making.
In 2023, Cristina's dedication and expertise were recognized when she was invited to volunteer as a trainer for Pueblo Science's Rural Initiative for Science Education. Alongside other passionate volunteers, she led training sessions for 80 teachers from various corners of Iloilo, Philippines.
Cristina's story exemplifies the transformative power of education and the profound impact one individual can have on the future of science and engineering. Her journey with Pueblo Science is a testament to the ripple effect of inspiration, as she continues to kindle the flames of curiosity in students and educators alike.
Last September, Juvemin Tabura, a teacher and 2024 RISE program participant Davao, Philippines, reached out with an exciting request: to inspire her students with a video showcasing some of Pueblo science tricks and a motivational message. We were more than happy to support her!
But Juvemin didn’t stop there. She trained her students to perform the science and math tricks she learned during our program, and hundreds of K-12 students were captivated throughout the event. She also enthusiastically shared that she has been incorporating even more activities from our training into her daily lessons including robotics.
This is the ripple effect of the Pueblo RISE program—empowering one teacher can ignite the curiosity and passion for learning in hundreds of students yearly.
