NASA's NOS - MSI of PR summit, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico – Hato Rey
Monday 08/27/2018
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Face-to-Face EPD Workshop for
University Faculty only

The NASA Educator Professional Development Collaborative at
Texas State University is providing this workshop

NASA Education would like to expand the reach of our world class content and opportunities by equipping university staff with knowledge and experience in using what resources are available. Please join us for a one-day seminar, hosted by NASA educators from the Kennedy Space Center and NASA Armstrong where we will explore K-16 resources, current NASA activities, competitions/challenges for post-secondary students, and digital access to NASA subject matter experts. This effort is focusing on Minority Serving Institutions and is open to all faculty, staff, and administrators college-wide, Schools of Education and STEM-related disciplines.

Location: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico – Hato Rey

Capacity is limited to 100 participants, Lunch will be provided.

Please direct questions to Dr. Lester Morales 

lester.morales@nasa.gov

Lunch will provided



Dr. Lester Morales is the Education Professional Development Specialist at Kennedy Space Center and serves the states of GA and FL and the US territories of Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

Previously, Dr. Morales worked with the NASA Aerospace Education Services Project and the INSPIRE project. Dr. Morales taught middle school science, anatomy, physiology, algebra, and geometry for the Miami Dade County Public School System in Miami, FL. He holds a current Florida teaching certificate in mathematics and biology.

Dr. Morales received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Florida International University and a Medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.

 

Barbara Buckner is a 20-year STEM classroom teacher with a Doctorate’s Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Louisville.  Her research interest included the impact of technology on student achievement and teacher behavior.  Buckner recently served as a 2013-14 Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation Education and Human Resources Directorate under the supervision of Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy where she collaborated with colleagues on learning, learning environments, boarding participating and workforce development.Barbara sees education as her calling and has spent her life sharing her love for learning with everyone around her. Knowing that today’s student will compete in a global economy, Barbara says that “It is imperative that today’s students are prepared with consistent rigorous and relevant standards that produce more STEM majors, particularly women, to keep this great nation at the forefront in technology, innovation, and advancement.”