The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 1 We’d rather be mentoring!

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 2 About the Shodor Education Foundation Non-profit, nationally recognized education research and development organization, founded in Durham in 1994 Named after the “Shoder” hammer, used in “shodering” of gold plating

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 3 Our goal and passion to improve science and mathematics education through authentic and appropriate uses of technology, e.g., computer models and visualization

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 4 Who are we? small core staff of scientists and educators with special expertise in computational science, scientific visualization, and collaboration

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 5 Interns “R” Us! large number of interns from middle school though college

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 6 What we do Computational (Science Education): using numerical modeling and scientific visualization to improve education in the sciences and mathematics (Computational Science) Education: understanding how best to introduce and use the concepts, tools, and applications of modeling and visualization O3 creation normal decay depletion ~ O3 per cl radical ~ impact of cl Post 1994 message O Molecules ~ Ozone Guess

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 7 Sample Activity Water!

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 8 How we do it! Operating philosophy: we are a “Shodorific” organization »what is the incremental cost of extending materials and resources that are funded through other sources? EPA Air Quality Modeling for EPA scientists »how can we involve young students in the scientific work being conducted by Shodor staff (mentoring, research apprenticeships, peer-to-peer teaching)?

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 9 Workshops and Classes

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 10 Workshops and Classes

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 11 Why is what we are doing important for Durham and the Triangle? For students and teachers »connection between scientific experiment and observations to computer models »internship experiences that connect real-world science and mathematics through curricular materials development, youths-teaching-youths, and youths-teaching-teachers »we are NATIONAL LEADERS in the use of advanced communications and computing technologies (ref: National Science Foundation) For the community »workforce development for RTP industries »closeness to Walltown, Duke, NCSSM, Duke Community Partnership schools

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 12 Future Directions Looking to solidify: »outreach to local community »partnerships in the national community »funding and administrative structure Current activities »BWF-supported board nominations committee »“Science Park in Durham”

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. 13 Parting Quote “For almost six years, we have been flying by the seat of our pants. Now it is time to find out if those pants have pockets.” --Shodor Board Member

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