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GLAS Education provides inclusive STEM experiences for individual, local, and global good through innovative educational programs that are anchored in a vibrant multigenerational community. GLAS provides three essential benefits to the students we serve:

>>Real-world experience that matters, allowing them to hone and build their STEAM skills in a low-risk space while benefiting their communities,

trying out different paths and forging deeply into whatever interests them most.

>>Access to an international network of scientists, ensuring that each individual has access to the network of knowledge and resources that they need to change the world of STEAM.

>>Inclusion for every individual -- ensuring that students with disabilities, people with different perspectives, and individuals in remote locations can build on their strengths in STEAM without being hindered by outside obstacles.

Our summer interns are here! On Monday, June 8, GLAS Education welcomed five college students who will spend the next ei...
06/09/2026

Our summer interns are here! On Monday, June 8, GLAS Education welcomed five college students who will spend the next eight weeks getting paid to work on projects, learn new stuff and pad their resumes on the way to their career goals. Three are from the University of Chicago, Asia Cox, Jamar Zhou and Miles Kreske. Story Triplett is a transfer from the University of Michigan to Arizona State University and Micah Lewis is an undergraduate at the University of Louisville, Kenucky.
From left:
--Asia, of Springfield, Louisiana, is a first-year student at the University of Chicago carrying a double major in Computer Science and Psychology. She stands out for her creativity and her enthusiasm for accessibility work. Asia says she is obsessed with Pokémon and has a talent for yo-yo tricks.
--Jamar Zhou grew up in California and is pursuing interests in Computer Science and Physics at UofC. He is a boulder climber, a street-scene photographer, and founded his high school's arm wrestling club.
--Miles, of Rockville, Maryland, has also lived in Thailand and Taiwan. He is planning a double major in Data Science and Environmental Science at UofC. Miles likes to run, play violin and is interested in music.
--Story, of Grand Rapids, Mich., is majoring in Elementary Education at ASU. Outside the classroom, she is into painting, drawing, and sewing.
--Micah, of Louisville, Kentucky, is pursuing a degree in Math with minors in Computer Science and Physics at Louisville. Micah is also interested in data sonification because his younger brother, Joshua, is blind.

Representatives of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitati...
06/05/2026

Representatives of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) visited GLAS Education on Thursday (May 4) to discuss how GLAS may help with career training and development. The meeting was very productive, and it's possible that GLAS could gain an intern through the DVR. Shaun Lukas, Susan Chandek and Angie DeJong of DWD and Jessica Scherr of DVR toured the GLAS office, viewing the GLAS 3D printers, the intern workshop and some of our 3D model teaching tools. They also learned about GLAS's summer intern program for college and high school students, and the many advantages it offers. GLAS President/CEO Kate Meredith and Education and Curriculum Specialist Olivia Smithmier explained that GLAS creates accessible STEM curricula using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to eliminate barriers to learning by building flexible teaching methods for students of all abilities. The four state staff members then sat down with Kate, Olivia and Development Director Kate Murauskas to discuss how GLAS can contribute to training and career enrichment for DWD/DVR clients. From left, Olivia Smithmier, Kate Meredith, Shaun Lukas, Susan Chandek, Jessica Scherr, Kate Murauskas, Angie DeJong.

"Once in a Blue Moon" conveys a sense that something is a rare event. But astronomers point out that while Blue Moons mi...
05/28/2026

"Once in a Blue Moon" conveys a sense that something is a rare event. But astronomers point out that while Blue Moons might be considered rare, they are hardly ever blue. OK, so the next Blue Moon is May 30-31. This is a calendar month Blue Moon. A calendar Blue Moon is the second full Moon in a month. The first full Moon this month was May 1.
Oddly enough, the May 30-31 Blue Moon is also considered by some as a seasonal Blue Moon. A seasonal Blue Moon is the third of four full Moons in a season. A season is the period between an equinox and a solstice, or a solstice and an equinox, that is Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Usually, seasons have just three full Moons, but because the Lunar cycle is 29.5 days, there are seasons with four full Moons. Now, just a caution. The Summer solstice is June 21 and the next full Moon after May 30-31 is June 29. For purists, the June 29 full Moon is the first full Moon of Summer. However, there are those who consider the June 29 full Moon (the Strawberry Moon) to be a Spring Moon because its Lunar cycle started in May. As they say, season to taste.
In addition, the May 31 Blue Moon will be a full micro Moon. What’s a micro Moon? That’s when the full Moon reaches apogee or its greatest distance from Earth. A full micro Moon appears about 7 percent smaller than the average full Moon and about 12 to 14 percent smaller than a full super Moon, when the Moon is at its closest approach to Earth.
Finally, what's with the "Blue" in "Blue Moon?" Unless seen through a cloud of ash or dust, the Moon appears white, yellow or sometimes orange. The term "Blue Moon" acquired a meaning of "absurd" or "impossible" in the 16th Century. By the 19th Century, "Blue Moon" evolved into meaning "something rare." And how rare is a Blue Moon? The next seasonal Blue Moon will be May 20, 2027 and the next calendar Blue Moon will be Dec. 31, 2028. Really not that rare on an astronomical scale measured in billions of years. Photo of the Moon taken through a blue filter, courtesy of "Sky & Telescope."

Staff from GLAS Education offered information and advice about accessible STEM education to students and professionals a...
05/28/2026

Staff from GLAS Education offered information and advice about accessible STEM education to students and professionals attending the Third Annual College and Career Readiness Fair on May 21 at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WSBVI), Janesville. GLAS representatives Adam McCulloch, Olivia Smithmier and Kate Meredith brought samples of university-level accessible STEM resources, including a collection of tactile galaxy cards and 3D prints to show blind/low vision (BLV) students what they could request and use if they pursue STEM at the university level. GLAS has spent years working with students and professionals who are blind or low-vision. At the GLAS exhibit table, Adam operated a 3D printer and staff created a STEM Readiness Checklist for BLV students. Adam, Kate and Olivia also spent time meeting the other exhibitors to make new connections and renew acquaintances. At the fair's conclusion, GLAS staff gave a brief presentation for BLV students on what it takes to succeed in a science internship, university STEM course, or a science career. The annual WSBVI college and career day brought together about 20 exhibitors representing colleges, employers, advocacy organizations and recreational groups. GLAS is a returning participant to WSBVI's college and career fair.

It is with great joy and pride that we at Geneva Lake Astrophysics & STEAM (GLAS) announce that Katya Gozman, former in...
05/27/2026

It is with great joy and pride that we at Geneva Lake Astrophysics & STEAM (GLAS) announce that Katya Gozman, former intern and long-time friend to GLAS, is now Dr. Katya Gozman. Dr. Gozman earned her degree at the University of Michigan on May 22 following a comprehensive and spirited defense of her PhD thesis on the Formation and Evolution of Galaxies.

Katya has an unbounded enthusiasm for astronomy and astrophysics, which was encouraged with hands-on application of her studies and interests during her work with the GLAS team. While pursuing her PhD during trips around the world as well as the U.S., Katya often found time to return to GLAS for additional discoveries and sharing of her work. As Katya looks to her career, she plans to remain connected to GLAS, in support of efforts to help make the discovery of STEM accessible to all who desire to explore and learn.

Prior to earning her PhD, Katya earned her B.S. in Astrophysics from the University of Chicago, and her Masters of Science at the University of Michigan. Katya was an intern at Yerkes Observatory prior to its closing. It is there that she learned much about astronomy and the importance to provide access to education under the tutelage of Kate Meredith who served there as the Director of Education. Kate Meredith was proudly named as a mentor to Katya as she thanked those who supported her throughout her educational journey. We extend our sincerest congratulations to Dr. Gozman. The GLAS team is proud to have played a part in this accomplished story about access to STEAM.

Congratulations and a big salute to Maire Lucero, a former GLAS Education intern and now a student of Astrophysics and R...
05/19/2026

Congratulations and a big salute to Maire Lucero, a former GLAS Education intern and now a student of Astrophysics and Russian at the University of Wisconsin--Madison. She recently earned a Sophomore Research Fellowship for the 2026-2027 academic year through the university. Maire is researching the fluctuations in atmospheric hydrogen in Earth's upper atmosphere due to factors such as solar activity and climate change. According to the UW website, the fellowship is competitive. Students submit written applications detailing their research, its the originality and significance of the project. The fellowship provides research, training and support to undergraduates in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff. We here at GLAS are mightily proud of Maire, who is a graduate of Badger High School, Lake Geneva, and a long-time friend of GLAS Education.

Light is good only when it focuses on what needs to be seen. Excess light leaks into the night sky, washing out starligh...
05/14/2026

Light is good only when it focuses on what needs to be seen. Excess light leaks into the night sky, washing out starlight and making life difficult for migrating birds, according to Adam Mcculloch, GLAS education and outreach manager, and dark skies expert. Adam spoke about controlling light brightness and direction during the Tuesdays@2 presentation at the Geneva Lake Museum, Lake Geneva, on Tuesday, May 11. Light pollution obscures the stars birds use to navigate and can mimic moonlight leading birds astray, causing them to arrive at their spring destinations too early or too late for food and nesting, or causing them to crash into windows and buildings. Adam's presentation was part of the museum's observance of World Migratory Bird Day, sponsored by the Lake Geneva Avian Committee. About 80 percent of American bird species are migratory and most migrate at night. But bird populations across the U.S. are in decline, and light pollution is one of the causes. Light pollution also affects reptiles, mammals and humans, interfering with sleep and causing health issues, Adam said. He included suggestions for proper shielding and placement of lights to protect the health of birds and other living things.

Beth Davis of Woodstock, Ill., joined GLAS Education on May 10 as our new Office Manager. Beth will be responsible for o...
05/13/2026

Beth Davis of Woodstock, Ill., joined GLAS Education on May 10 as our new Office Manager. Beth will be responsible for office budgeting, payroll and financial accountability. According to GLAS director Kate Meredith, Beth will be creating order out of chaos, freeing Kate and Adam McCulloch from financial and bookkeeping duties so they can focus on planning, program development and interns. Beth has a degree in finance from Columbia College. Before coming to GLAS Beth worked as an office manager at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry of Chicago, and Lowell Custom Homes of Lake Geneva. She is a life-long resident of Woodstock, Ill., and is the fifth generation Davis to live there. She said Woodstock even has a Davis Road named after her family. Beth has three grown children and a two-year-old American Stafford Terrier Pit Bull named Bluey, who keeps her busy and in shape.

David Wehrle of Clear Vision Midwest stopped by GLAS Education on April 23 to demonstrate a video magnifier, the Magnili...
04/30/2026

David Wehrle of Clear Vision Midwest stopped by GLAS Education on April 23 to demonstrate a video magnifier, the Magnilink S by LVI, to our staff. Clear Vision Midwest is the Wisconsin area distributor for LVI, which manufactures the Magnilink S. David said his father, Steven, started Clear Vision Midwest in Waldo, Wis. GLAS staff member Olivia Smithmier, who is visually impaired, tried out the Magnilink S and was impressed. Olivia said the Magnilink S is very appealing with an excellent camera that can be used for desktop or distance viewing. The magnifier can be connected to a monitor or to any computer. It has the ability to pair with Text To Speech and Optical Character Recognition scanning software. The unit is also very portable. GLAS is considering buying a Magnilink S.

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N2270 State Road 67
Walworth, WI
53184

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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