Meet the Experts Inspiring the Next Generation
Get to know the passionate educators, researchers, and STEM professionals who bring our programs to life. They aren’t just teaching K–8 students—they are building confidence and shaping the innovators of tomorrow.
Dilara Kara-Zorluoglu
Instructor and Research Assistant at CMSEE
Background: B.S. in Science Education; M.S. in Mathematics and Science Education; Ph.D. Candidate in Curriculum and Instruction.
Experience: Bringing four years of dedicated experience to our Saturday STEM program, Dilara has an extensive background teaching mathematics and science to K–8 students in both online and face-to-face settings.
Role at CMSEE: Facilitating hands-on K–8 STEM activities and supporting program development as a Research Assistant.
Passion: “Empowering children to become confident problem-solvers by developing computational thinking, spatial reasoning, creativity, and an engineering mindset through engaging STEM experiences.”
Sulabh Khadka
CMSEE Instructor
Background: Ph.D. in Science Education with a specialized expertise in astrophysics.
Experience: Leads and co-teaches interactive and highly engaging K–8 chemistry classes.
Role at CMSEE: Lead Instructor.
Passion: “I love discovering and applying the most effective teaching practices to help young students spark a lifelong interest in STEM.”
Anthony Baidoo
CMSEE Instructor
Background: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education) and a Professional Chemistry & Integrated Science teacher.
Experience: Extensive background as a professional science educator, shaping young minds and making complex topics accessible.
Role at CMSEE: Facilitating hands-on K–8 STEM activities.
Passion: “I am driven by the profound satisfaction of exposing middle school students to the wonders of STEM at an early age and watching their confidence soar.”
