Martin joined the RISE Program as an intern during the Spring '05 semester. During the summer, he was hired to continue his work with the RISE Middle School Program. Currently Martin is in his 5th year at CSUMB in the Science and Environmental Policy Department, majoring in Earth Systems Science and Policy with a concentration in formal education. Working with the RISE Program he has gained experience that will one day help him in his future career as a High School or Middle School science teacher. Martin overall, is just a great guy!