has contributed to galleries, museums, and corporate collections nationwide and was a US2020 STEM Mentoring Awards finalist in 2015. She collaborates closely with NASA and the science community to create paintings inspired by astro-geology and to design education and pubic engagement programs. She has mentored thousands of students and teachers through her STEAM & Maker Education initiative, Eurekus. Her website is www.studioaiello.net/monica-aiello.