Erin Dahl, Director
Erin Dahl is the director for Aim for the Stars Summer Science and Math Camp at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education and M.A. in STEM from UNO.
Erin has been involved in science education throughout her teaching career. She was a fifth-grade science teacher for 11 years and a seventh-grade science teacher for five years with Millard Public Schools.
At the UNO Aim for the Stars program, she is responsible for all aspects of the camp, including:
- Hiring teachers and counselors
- Supervising the development of curricula
- Extending partnerships with area businesses
- Developing rosters and management tools necessary to manage all camper and the use of university classrooms and facilities
- Tracking demographics and grant writing
Erin’s passions include her pets, her nephew and niece, reading, and developing her professional knowledge of how children best learn science.
Erin believes that all children should have the opportunity to interact with science in order to develop a passion and understanding of the natural world. Science should be fun and hands on so that our future generations pursue science careers and help make our world a better place!
Sandy Bolamperti, Project Assistant
Sandy Bolamperti has served as Project Assistant for UNO’s Aim for the Stars summer camps since 2019.
Prior to joining UNO, she worked in business development, medical recruiting, and sales. She holds a bachelor’s in sociology from UNO and enjoys all things outdoors.
Krista Testin, Planetarium Coordinator
Campers will meet Krista if their camp includes a visit to the Mallory Kountze Planetarium.
Krista Testin joined the STEM TRAIL Center in June 2023 and has a long history in STEM education. She holds a B.S. in earth and space secondary education from St. Cloud State and an M.S. in secondary education from UNO.
Prior to UNO, she served as an outreach educator for the Journey Into Space program at the Journey Museum in Rapid City, SD. She taught in Minnesota for nearly 10 years and has been involved in informal education for over 10 years.
Krista has been active in Girl Scouts as a program provider and troop leader for several years and is a member of the Omaha Astronomical Society. She enjoys traveling with her family, binge watching TV and movies, and helping her kids with their homework.
Fernandina Gully, Director of Happiness
Fernandina Gully, "Fern," serves as Director of Happiness for the STEM TRAIL Center and Aim for the Stars summer camp. A redfoot tortoise, Fern enjoys hunting for dandelions, taking long (very slow) walks around the STEM TRAIL office, and hanging out with her friend Durango.
You may see her from time to time on our Facebook page.