Jim Gorman, the 2024 Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year, has spent two decades revolutionizing STEM education. His innovative methods, including collaborations with NASA astronauts, have dramatically increased student engagement and achievement in physics and engineering. As creator of the Massachusetts K-12 Climate Change Challenge, Jim empowers students to tackle real-world environmental issues through hands-on projects. His expertise has shaped state-level curriculum development, earning recognition for growing STEM and supporting diversity in science education.