At the same time, some school systems and teachers are searching for sources of help. Engineers and scientists may agree that the need exists for improving science and mathematics education, but may not know where and how to contribute their expertise. Our third annual Educational Forum will bring together teachers, engineering students, and technology professionals to review some existing programs and explore how engineers and scientists can work with teachers to advance science and mathematics education. In short presentations, our distinguished panelists will describe their programs and experiences, followed by a discussion among the panelists and the assembled teachers, students, and engineers. Please join us to learn more about current programs, to discover some new ideas about science and mathematics education, and to find out how you can get involved.
Forum is open to teachers and students.
Ms Angela DiNapoli is an AIAA Educator of the Year and a fifth grade teacher at Newman School in Needham. She has been an educator since 1973. Her longtime interest in space science led her to participate in several NASA aerospace conferences. Mr. Cray has twenty-five years of experience in public school education as a classroom teacher, science department head, and program director. His responsibilities included curriculum development, implementation and supervision, teacher supervision and staff development.