StandardOperational Manual
T A B L E O F
C O N T E N T S
Our Mission and Vision
Our Goals
Org Chart
Leadership Team
CEISMC Taskforces
Who to contact for assistance
CEISMC Teams
OUR MISSION
The Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC) enhance PreK-12 and post-secondary STEM education by drawing upon the expertise and scholarly contributions of the Georgia Tech community. CEISMC advocates for and leads systemic changes to increase STEM interest and achievement for all students, especially those underrepresented in STEM. CEISMC’s research efforts allow for the identification and dissemination of evidence-based best practices in STEM education.
OUR VISION
CEISMC will define and exemplify effective STEM education to maximize students’ readiness to excel in a rapidly changing world.
We are leaders in influencing significant curricular, pedagogical, social and policy reform efforts that will shape STEM education and workforce development.
OUR GOALS
GOAL 1 - INSPIRING STEM ENRICHMENT AND OUTREACH FOR STUDENTS
Excite, engage, and accelerate PreK-12 students through highquality academic and hands-on STEM enrichment programs. Partner with the Georgia Tech faculty and students, as well as businesses, non-profits, and education communities to expose PreK-12 students to leading-edge research and 21st Century STEM careers.
GOAL 2 - INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STEM EDUCATORS
Empower teachers to advance student interest and learning in STEM. Offer professional learning experiences that focus on cutting-edge STEM content and model effective, active, and inquiry-based pedagogy. Utilize digital platforms, innovative tools, social media, and online communities to create professional learning experiences that erase the geographic and temporal boundaries for learning.
GOAL 3 - LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Cultivate sustained PreK-12 school and community partnerships to develop model sites in STEM. Engage teachers and students in on-going experiences with Georgia Tech faculty and students to improve STEM teaching and learning.
OUR GOALS
GOAL 4 - INNOVATIVE STEM EDUCATION
Design and develop innovations that advance the educational frontier in STEM. Create effective curricula that incorporate inquiry and problem-based learning, culturally authentic practice, high standards, and advanced technologies that work in a broad array of educational settings.
GOAL 5 - CRUCIAL RESEARCH AND IMPACTFUL EVALUATION OF STEM EDUCATION
Advance PreK-12 STEM education through educational research and evaluation. Document the impact of innovative curricula, teacher professional learning experiences, and novel STEM programs on student learning, with an emphasis on students traditionally underrepresented in STEM.
GOAL 6 - DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR GEORGIA TECH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Create opportunities for the Georgia Tech community to engage and serve PreK-12 students and teachers and the community at large. Assist Georgia Tech faculty in developing innovative educational initiatives inspired by their novel and creative STEM research and teaching. Initiate and coordinate outreach experiences for Georgia Tech students and staff to broaden their horizons, promote community engagement, and inspire a culture of service.
CEISMCLEADERSHIP TEAM
Dr.LizanneDeStefano
Executive Director of CEISMC
lizanne.destefano@ceismc.gatech.edu
Associate Director for Educational Research & Evaluation
meltem.alemdar@ceismc.gatech.edu
BrandyJomes
Brandy Jones
brandy jones@ceismc gatech edu
SirocusBarnes
Sr. Program Director for Expanded Learning Programs
sirocus.barnes@ceismc.gatech.edu
NinaMClimes
HR Manager
BrandonMitchell
Director of Finance nina.climes@ceismc.gatech.edu
brandon.mitchell@ceismc.gatech.edu
Pre-Professional Advisor
Associate Director for School and Community Engagement sblemonte@gatech.edu
storm.robinson@ceismc.gatech.edu
CEISMCLEADERSHIP TEAM
KenSurdin
Director- EXCEL
ken.surdin@scheller.gatech.edu
CEISMC Program Director
heidi.turcotte@ceismc.gatech.edu
JustinTurner
IT Support Professional Lead
justin turner@ceismc gatech edu
KeishaSimmons
Pre-college Director: Anchor Institution Initiative
keisha.simmons@ceismc.gatech.edu
JoëlleWalls
Communications Manager joelle.walls@ceismc.gatech.edu
TimothyCone
GT Savannah - CEISMCProgram Director timothy,cone@ceismc gatech edu
HeidiTurcotte
NinaClimes
HR Manager
nina.climes@ceismc.gatech.edu
katie.king@ceismc.gatech.edu
TimothyCone
Sr. Program Director for CEISMC Savannah
timothy.cone@ceismc.gatech.edu
danyelle.larkin@ceismc.gatech.edu
Mission: To facilitate active and direct communication between CEISMC academic/research faculty, staff, and the Executive Director and to provide a forum for input and discussion of issues important to CEISMC employees.
Process: The advisory council will be composed of 4-6 individuals, elected by their peers, from various CEISMC divisions, who are expected and committed to serving a one-year term. Members of the Leadership Team and Task Force Chairs are excluded from nominations but will be able to vote.
Meetings: They meet monthly with Executive Director and HR Manager to discuss new or improved initiatives or concerns for faculty and staff members within CEISMC.
TASKFORCE CHARGES
ProfessionalDevelopmentTaskforce
TheProfessionalDevelopmentTaskforceisresponsibleforallocating fundsforindividualprofessionaldevelopmentactivities,including training,workshops,conferences,andpurchasesofbooks,software, andothermaterials.ThistaskforcealsoplansandcarriesoutCEISMCwideprofessionaldevelopmentevents,includingworkshops,informal lunchandlearntalks,bookclubs,andteam-buildingactivities.
ContactEmail:PD@ceismc.gatech.edu
Diversity&InclusionTaskforce
TheDiversityandInclusionTaskforceaimstoaffectpolicyandpractice changesatCEISMCthatseektocreateawelcoming,diverse,and inclusiveculture,andmutualrespectamongstaff.Wealsohopeto reflectthesevaluesinourworkinschoolsandthecommunity.
ContactEmail:ceismc _diversity-inclusion@lists.gatech.edu
TechnologyTaskforce
TheTechTaskforcehelpsCEISMCstayuptodateonthelatest technologiesthatcanhelpoureverydayworkaswellasourpersonal lives.Wetrytooffertrainingonsoftwarethatweutilizeonaregularas wellasinformthestaffoftoolstheycanuseontheirownforselftaughttraining.
ContactEmail:justin.turner@ceismc.gatech.edu
TASKFORCE CHARGES
TheEmployeeEngagement(EE)Taskforcefocusesondeveloping strongerrelationshipsbetweencolleaguesacrossteamsandcreating anenvironmentwhereemployeescanbuildontheirsocial,physical, emotional,andprofessionalhealthintheworkplace.Weorganize activitiessuchasthenewemployeeorientation,holidayparties,social get-togethers,healthandwell-beingactivities,andserviceprojects bothonandoffcampus.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
BrandyJones
Assistant to the Executive
brandy.jones@ceismc.gatech.edu
The Assistant to the Executive provides professional, executive level administrative support for the Executive Director of CEISMC Provides office related services required by the executive including coordination of correspondence, report preparation, meeting and event arrangements, file/records maintenance, and fostering positive relationships with key external stakeholders, and executives and staff within other campus units Interact on a consistent basis with callers and visitors to the executive's office, counterparts in other offices, unit management and staff
AshleyJohnson
Academic Professional - EXCEL
ashley.johnson@ceismc.gatech.edu
The Administrative Professional Sr handles the daily operations and administrative roles with the Excel Program Responsible for the admissions process, working with GT’s Professional Education regarding registration links and tuition payments for Excel students Works with GT’s internal departments on campus, i e , Bursars, Financial Aid, Dining Services, STAMPS, and Housing, to ensure Excel students are prepared for the upcoming semesters Externally, works with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) in providing required documentation to the counselors of Excel students who are on a GVRA caseload for GVRA to provide tuition assistance funding Additionally, coordinates Excel’s events such as information sessions, applicant interviews, and Networking Events
KeyanaJohnson
Administrative Professional III
keyana.johnson@ceismc.gatech.edu
The Administrative Professional III is responsible for greeting visitors that come to CEISMC, managing student workers, ordering office supplies, locating, and distributing packages or mail, reservations for the reserved parking, and golf cart management In addition, the administrative professional III assist the human resource manager with onboarding and offboarding employees, direct hire forms, background screenings, preparing new hire workspaces during the onboarding process, and directing guests to proper meeting location within the CEISMC building
CEISMC HUMANRESOURCES
The human resource manager is responsible for human resources, faculty affairs, and administrative management functions in CEISMC. Thisincludesthefollowing,butisnotlimitedto: recruiting onboarding unit personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations)
compensationrecommendations performancemanagement monitoringcompliancewithfederal,stateandlocalregulations communicating updates of new or revised polices, processes to staff
HRtraining serveasliaisonwiththeGTHumanResources academicandresearchfacultypromotions offboarding
PointofContact:
NinaClimes HR Manager nina.climes@ceismc.gatech.edu
FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ThefinanceteaminCEISMCoverseesallitemsrelatedtofinance,budget,purchasing, travel,andthepolicesthatgoverntheabove-mentionedbusinesssegments.Inaddition tothebusinesssegments,thefinanceteamalsoassistswiththefollowing:
FinancialReportingandbudgettrackingwithreportsproducedbytheWorkdayERP system
Newemployeetrainingrequiredbasedonspecificemployeeroles
Allitemsrelatedtop-cardincludingbutnotlimitedtotraining,obtainingap-card,pcardverifications,p-cardlimitincreases,allowablevsnon-allowablechargeswhile usingthep-card,andallpoliciesgoverningthep-cardandtheholderoftheGTissued p-card
Newsupplierset-upsregardingpurchasingitemsneededforGTbusinessneeds Grantmanagementincludingpreandpostaward Salaryallocationsandthemovementofallocationsthroughoutthefiscalyear
Supplementalpayforms
Interdepartmentalsalesandservices
Employeeovertimeapproval
Taxexemption(s)forpurchasesmadeisselectstatesbasedonnexusofsaid purchase
ThefinanceteamisattheserviceofallemployeeswithinCEISMCandExcelandwhose primaryfunctionisplan,organize,andmanagetheday-to-dayaccountingandfinance relatedactivitiesfortheunitandtoassistandadviseunitmanagementoffinancial implicationsassociatedwithstrategicandoperationaldecision.
BrandonMitchell Director of Finance
brandon.mitchell@ceismc.gatech.edu
CEISMC COMMUNICATIONS
AsafoundationalunitwithintheCollegeofLifetimeLearninglaunchedin Fall2024,CEISMCisnowpoisedforsignificantexpansioninourmission andcapabilities.AsstewardsofCEISMC’smessagewithinthetapestry ofGeorgiaTech’secosystem,weworkinpartnershipwithCEISMC facultyandstaff,aswellasInstituteCommunications,to:
Informaudiencesbytellingourstory.
Advanceourreputationacrossmultipleplatforms.
Maintainourbrandidentitythroughconsistentmessagingandvisual representation.
Thisnewalignmentallowsustocollaboratemorecloselywithcollegelevelcommunications,enhancingourabilitytosetstandardsanddefine thevoicethatguidesthesecollaborativeefforts.Together,weaimto broadenourimpactandreach,ensuringourmessageresonates effectivelyacrossdiverseaudiences.WeareresponsibleforCEISMC’s annualpublication,websitemanagement,andsocialmediamessaging. AsthecommunicationcontactandliaisonforCEISMC,wecoordinate andcollaborateonnewswithothercampuscommunicatorswithinthe CollegeofLifetimeLearning,theGeorgiaTechcommunity,andInstitute Communications.
Weworkcloselywithcommunicators,graphicdesigners,andweb developerswithinCEISMCtoensuretheirworkisintegratedand coordinatedwiththebroaderCEISMCcommunicationstrategy.Ourteam providescommunicationssupporttoCEISMCfacultyandstaff, promotingtheirprograms,projects,andinitiativesthroughwritingand editingstories,pressreleases,andwebcontent.Wealsodesignand developprintanddigitalmarketingmaterialsacrossmultipleplatforms andofferphotographyandvideographyservices.
AsambassadorsfortheGeorgiaTechbrand,includingCEISMC’sand EXCEL’sbrandidentities,weensurecomplianceandprovidebrand consultationwhenpromotionalitemsarepurchased,ormaterialsare disseminated.Additionally,weworkwithCEISMCfacultyandstaffto ensuresponsor-generatedorfunder-generatedcommunications accuratelyreflectourinterestsandupholdGeorgiaTech’sreputation.
SocialMediaChannels
JoëlleWalls
Communications Manager
joelle walls@ceismc gatech edu
James-AddisHill
Web Developer and Communications Specialist
james hill@ceismc gatech edu
EXCEL PROGRAM
EXCEL,GeorgiaTech'sInclusivePostsecondaryAcademywassuccessfully launchedinAugust2014.IncollaborationwithProfessionalEducation,EXCEL offersafour-year,twocertificateprogramsforstudentswithmildintellectualand developmentaldisabilities(I/DD)leadingtotwoseparateCertificatesofSocial Growth,AcademicEnrichment,andCareerExploration.TheDirectorofExcel,is responsibleforthemanagementandadministrationoffourcohortstotaling30–40students,3faculty3staff,and2contractors.Theseeffortswereenhancedby morethan100GTstudentmentors,paidcoaches,tutors,teachingassistantsand studentworkers.
Thedirectorprovidesleadershipfortheprogramanddevelopsrelationships internalandexternaltoGeorgiaTechthatamplifyGeorgiaTech’sreputationasan inclusiveeducationalenvironmentandmanagesExcelandensuresithasthe appropriatemechanismsforcreatinganoutstandinginclusivecollegeexperience andobtainingaccesstoopportunitiesandservicesthatwillmakethestudent experiencesmeaningful.Weworkwithunitsanddepartmentsacrosscampus includingAdmissions,theRegistrar,OfficeofEmergencyPreparedness,Student Services,theDean'soffice,ResidenceLife,ORGT,GTPE,G.T.Legal,G.T.Riskand Mitigation,CEISMC,andotherofficestoreduceriskandidentify,appropriate mechanismsforstudentinclusionandengagementacrosscampus.Inaddition, wemanageExcel’sgrantsandfund-raisingactivitiesincollaborationswiththe GeorgiaTechFoundationOfficeandGeorgiaTechCorporateRelationsOffice.
InthesummermonthsthedirectorofEXCELco-directstheLeadershipforSocial GoodStudyAbroadPrograminCentralandEasternEurope,teachesthe InternationalImpactForumcourse,anddevelopsandmaintainspartnershipwith non-profitandcivilsocietyorganizationsinvolvedinstudentinternships.
KenSurdin
Director of EXCEL
ken.surdin@scheller.gatech.edu
LukeRoman
Mentorship Coordinator
luke.roman@scheller.gatech.edu
NathanHeald
Assistant Director & Lecturer
nathan.heald@ile.gatech.edu
ReneReese
Career Development Coordinator
rene.reese@scheller.gatech.edu
HeatherDicks
Career Development Coordinator
heather dicks@scheller gatech edu
AshleyJohnson
Academic Professional
ashley johnson@ile gatech edu
AshleyMcKeen
Lecturer
ashley.mckeen@ile.gatech.edu
Dr.NadiahBlackman
Lecturer
nblackman3@gatech edu
SherriBurrell
Mentorship Coordinator
sburrell8@gatech.edu
EXPANDEDLEARNING PROGRAMS
GeorgiaTech’sCEISMCExpandedLearningProgramsprovidesinspiringscience,technology, engineering,art,andmath(STEAM)enrichmentandoutreachforK-12students.Ourwork supportsK-12studentsoutsideofthetraditionalschoolday.Throughoursummer,afterschool, andSaturdayprogramsweprovideinnovativeSTEAMeducationaloutreachopportunitiesto thousandsofstudentsannually.PartneringwithGeorgiaTechstaff,faculty,andstudents,weoffer dynamicopportunitiesfortheGeorgiaTechcommunitytoengagewithfamiliesandK-12students. Ourprogramsofferstudentshands-on,exciting,andinnovativewaystolearnaboutscience, technology,engineering,art,andmath.Weseektostrengthenthepipelineofunderservedand underrepresentedstudentsintoSTEAMdisciplinesandcareerfields.
OursignatureprogramsareSummerPEAKS,HorizonsatGeorgiaTech,KIDSClub,STEAM Workshops,andSTEAMWhistleWorkshops.Pleasevisitourwebsiteathttps:// studentprograms.ceismc.gatech.edu/tolearnmoreaboutCEISMCStudentPrograms.
StudentProgramsTeamMembers:
SirocusBarnes
Sr. Program Director for Expanded Learning Programs
sirocus.barnes@ceismc.gatech.edu
EbonyMinter
Program Director
ebony.minter@ceismc.gatech.edu
HenryFelton
Educational Outreach
Coodinator I
henry felton@ceismc gatech edu
EricKoonce
Program Director
ekoonce3@gatech.edu
AntoniaLMcCain
Educational Outreach Coorindator I
antonia.mccain@ceismc.gatech.edu
GIFTANDR.E.A.L. PROGRAMS
GIFT-GeorgiaIntern-fellowshipsforTeachers(GIFT)providesK-12teachers science,technology,engineeringandmathematics(STEM)/science,technology, engineering,art,andmathematics(STEAM)internshipsinuniversityresearchlabs, industry,andinformalscienceeducationinstitutions.
Teachersconductexperiments,interpretresearchdata,communicatefindings, andapplySTEM/STEAMconceptstosolveindustrychallenges.Throughfirst-hand experiences,theygainreal-worldcontextandexperiencestobuildinnovative, relevantcurriculaforuseintheclassroom,andtopromoteawarenessofcareer optionsandopportunities.
ProgramHighlights
Foundedin1991
Administeredstatewide
Paid4to7weekssummerinternshipswithmentoringsupport
TeachersearnGeorgiateacherrecertificationcredits
R.E.A.L.-Research,Experiment,Analyze,andLearn(R.E.A.L.),aGIFTinitiative, providessummerresearchinternshipsforhighschoolstudentsfrompopulations underrepresentedinscience,technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM). Teamsof2to3studentsarepairedwithGIFTteachersfromthestudentteams respectivehighschoolstoconductresearchinselectGeorgiaTechresearchlabs.
ProgramHighlights
Foundedin2004
5weekssummerinternships
Studentsreceivestipendsandareincentivizedtoentertheirresearchintothe annualGeorgiaScienceandEngineeringFairandRegeneronInternational ScienceandEngineeringFair(ISEF)competitions.
INITIATIVE
CEISMCandSTEM@GTRIhavelaunchedapilotprogramforrural Georgiaschooldistrictsthatprovideshighschoolersaccessto interactivecoding,cybersecurity,artificialintelligence,sensors,and datavisualizationmodules.Theparticipatingschooldistrictsforthe 2022-2023academicyearincludedCartersvilleCity,ChattoogaCounty, EffinghamCounty,FayetteCounty,GordonCounty,HaralsonCounty, LibertyCounty,andWalkerCounty.TheComputerScienceforRural GeorgiaHighSchoolsPilotinitiativelaunchedinthesummerof2022and hasbeensupportedbyfundingfromtheStateofGeorgia.
ContactsfromCEISMC-StormRobinson
Associate Director for School and Community Engagement storm.robinson@ceismc.gatech.edu
ANCHOR INSTITUTE
TheAnchorInstitutionisoneof20strategicinitiativestoadvancethe goalsandobjectivesoftheGeorgiaTechStrategicPlan.Theseinitiatives arehighlyinterdependentandarealignedwithinandacrossthestrategic plan'ssixfocusareas.
TheAnchorInstitutionisaboutengagingwithcommunitiesand organizationsnearcampusandabroadtosupportsocialandeconomic mobilitybyadvancingthepublicinterestthroughpartnershipsfor education,knowledgeproduction,communityengagement,economic development,andstrategicmanagementofouroperationsandphysical spaces.
Formoreinformation,clickthelinkbelow: https://gov.gatech.edu/community/anchor-institution
Contact:
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
TheTalentDevelopmentProgramatGeorgiaTechisamulti-yearinitiative supportingtheInstitute'sstrategicplanbyprovidingmiddleandhigh schoolstudentswithopportunitiestoaccessarigorousadvancedSTEM curriculum.
TalentDevelopmentisayear-roundprogramthatbeginswithSummer BridgeinearlyJuneand3-4touchpointsessionspersemesterduringthe schoolyear.Thesetouchpointsessionsserveasawaytocontinuetobuild studentskillsandknowledgeinadvancedSTEMareas.
ProgramGoals:
WeaimtoengageandacceleratestudentsthroughrigorousSTEM curriculumexposure.
Wearecommittedtofosteringearlyadvancedmathengagement, computerscience,andengineeringskills,ensuringourstudentsare well-preparedtopursueSTEMdegreesandtheirfutureinSTEM.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
KeishaSimmons
Pre-college Director: Anchor Institution
keisha.simmons@ceismc.gatech.edu
NisaFloyd
Educational Outreach Manager II nfkoyd33@gatech.edu
EdwardGnatiuk
Educational Outreach Manager I edward.gnatiuk@ceismc.gatech.edu
GoSTEAM INITIATIVE
TheGoSTEAMprogram,fundedbyTheGoizuetaFoundationforits firstfiveyearsofexistence,isacollaborationamonguniversity,K-12 schools,andcommunitypartnerstopromotesustainable,schoolbasedinitiativesthatcreativelyintegrateart,music,theater,and danceintocomputerscience,engineering,andinvention& entrepreneurshipK-12education.IncollaborationwithGeorgiaTechbasedSTEAMcoachesandInnovatorsinResidence,teachersenvision andimplementSTEAMprograms,lessonplans,andnovelactivitiesin theirschools,meldingtheartswiththetechnicalSTEMfieldsto promoteengagementanddeeplearninginbothdomains.
Contact:SabrinaGrossman
SabrinaGrossman Program Director sabrina.grossman@ceismc.gatech.edu
GoSTEM INITIATIVE
GoSTEM is a collaborative partnership between CEISMC, the Institute of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Office of the Provost. Its mission is to promote STEM academic achievement and college attendance among Hispanic and other cultural and linguistic minority K12 students. GoSTEM serves as the hub for Latino-focused K-12 initiatives at Georgia Tech and as the liaison for partners interested in K-12 Latino education and outreach. GoSTEM staff also develop and curate Spanish-language educational resources for students and implementsSTEM-focusedprogrammingforK-12studentsandfamilies. ContactsfromCEISMC-MichaelTurnerandJorgeHernandez
Educational Outreach Manager I michael turner@ceismc gatech edu
Educational Outreach Manager II jcervantes31@gatech edu
MichaelTurner
JorgeCervantes
TEAMS @CEISMC
COORDINATION
TheCampusandCommunityCoordinationteaminterfaceswithvarious departmentsatGeorgiaTechandwithinCEISMCtohelpsupportbroader impactandoutreachinitiativesforK-12programsinthecommunity.Our leadinggoalistosupportSTEM/STEAMinitiativesbyfacilitatingideas andbuildingpartnershipsbetweenGeorgiaTechandothernon-profitsin theAtlantaareaandbeyond.WeproducetheK-12Connection Newsletter(quarterly),whichincludesinformationfromK-12Outreach programsacrosscampus—providingresourcesandengagingdifferent audiencesthroughourK-12STEMConnectionwebpage (https://k12.gatech.edu/).OrganizeAmplifyOutreach(assistance requests)isourdatabasethathelpsplaceGeorgiaTechstudents,staff, faculty,andalumsinoutreachopportunities.Additionally,wehostthe GeorgiaTechcampus-wideK-12Outreachstakeholders'meetings(bimonthly),theSTEAMLeadershipConference,K-12CampusCoordination LunchandLearnSeries,andSTEMTeacheratTechDay.Furthermore,we coordinatetheGeorgiaTechK-12Summit,designedforfaculty,staff, andstudentorganizationsoncampusthatfacilitateandsupportK-12 impacts.Inthismindfullydevelopedevent,attendeesshare,learn,and networktheirexpertise,experiences,andapproachestoconnectwith thebroadercommunity.
TeamMembers:
ENGAGEMENT
TheSchoolandCommunityEngagementgroupexecutes comprehensiveprogrammingtodevelopSTEMteacherquality,engage studentsinSTEMtransformativelearningexperiences,andsupports initiativesthatinformandbetterthecommunitiesinthestate.The groupcollaborateswithdistrict,school,andteacherstoprovidePBL teachertrainingandcurriculumdevelopment.SCEleveragescontent andresearchdoneatGeorgiaTechtodesignprofessionallearning experiencesforteachersthattheycaninturnuseintheirclassroomto increasestudentengagementandSTEMcompetencyandliteracy.SCE designsstudentexperiencesthatbroadenaccessandincreases impactpositively.Theteamprovidesexpertiseandconsultationto schoolsworkingtowardsSTEM/STEAMcertification.
Tocreateasustainableandlastingimpact,theSCEteamincludes programmingthateducatesandinformsthefamiliesandcommunities oftheschoolsweserve.Wehaveexecutedprogrammingthatengages schools,familiesandcommunitiesinthefollowingSTEM/STEAM contentareas:urbanfarming,roboticsandcomputerscience.Iprovide leadershipandguidancetotheSCEteamwiththepurposeof expandingaccess,increasingimpact,andpromotinginnovationin STEMteachingandlearning.
DrNormanRobinsonIII
Associate Director for School and Community Engagement
storm.robinson@ceismc.gatech.edu
DasjaWilliams
Educational Outreach Manager
CamilleRivers
Educational Outreach Manager II camille.rivers@ceismc.gatech.edu
MarissaGardner
Educational Outreach Coordinator II dasja.williams@ceismc.gatech.edu
marissagardner@gatech.edu
ShamekaWilliams
Program Director swilliams394@gatech.edu
TheEducationalInnovationandDevelopmentgroupprimarilyworkson externallyfundedprojectstocreatenewinnovativecurriculaand materialsforuseintheclassroom.Theteamoftencollaborateswith othergroupsatCEISMCtodevelop,implement,andtestnewideasand materials.Inparticular,thegrouphascollaboratedwiththeEducational ResearchandEvaluationgrouponnumerousfederallyfundedprojects todesignandassesstheeffectivenessofeducationalinnovations. TheseincludenumerousNSFprojects(SLIDER,AMP-IT-UP,CAPACITY, BIRDEE,Remezcla,STEM-ID,andothers),aswellasFoundationsponsoredprogramssuchasGoSTEMandGoSTEAM.Theteamalso initiatedandimplementsstudentcompetitions,suchastheK-12 InVenturePrizeandtheYourVoiceisPowerprogramandcoordinates extracurricularexperiencesforK-12studentsandconductsteacher professionaldevelopmentforteachersandstudentsassociatedwithits projects.
VACANT
Associate Director
RandyTrammell
Communications Officer II
SylvesterLLewis
Educational Outreach Coorindator I sylvester.lewis@ceismc.gatech.edu
MichaelTurner
Educational Outreach Manager I rtrammell8@gatech.edu
michael.turner@ceismc.gatech.edu
DrRoxanneMoore
Senior Research Engineer
LovePark
Educational Outreach Coordinator I roxanne.moore@ceismc.gatech.edu
love.park@ceismc.gatech.edu
DanyelleLarkin
Educational Outreach Manager I
JasmineNPatel
Research Associate I danyelle.larkin@ceismc.gatech.edu jasmine.patel@ceismc.gatech.edu
AaronArtrip
Research Associate I
aaron.artrip@ceismc.gatech.edu
JedPaz
STEAM Innovation Facilitator
jed.paz@ceismc.gatech.edu
NishaDetchprohm
Research Engineer I
nisha.detchprohm@ceismc.gatech.edu
RachelWarren
Educational Outreach Coordinator I
rachel.warren@ceismc.gatech.edu
SabrinaGrossman
Program Director
sabrina.grossman@ceismc.gatech.edu
Educational Outreach Manager II jorge.cervantes@ceismc.gatech.edu
RobertKraushaar
Educational Outreach Manager I
rober.kraushaar@ceismc.gatech.edu
JorgeCervantes
TheEducationalResearchandEvaluationGroup,ledbyDr.MeltemAlemdar,isfully fundedbyexternallyfundedprojects.CEISMC’sEducationalResearchandEvaluation GroupplaysanimportantroleinpositioningGeorgiaTechasanimportantcommunity partnerinSTEMeducationpolicyandreformeffortsbyencouragingthe developmentofknowledgeandexpertiseinevidence-baseddecision-makingusing thequalitativeandquantitativeresearchmethods.Theultimategoalsofthegroup aretocreatearepositoryofhigh-qualityscholarshipandresearchinSTEM educationandevaluation;tomakethisscholarshipavailabletothebroaderpublic;to offerhigh-qualitySTEMevaluationservicestotheGATechFaculty;andtoeducate thenextgenerationofexpertsinSTEMeducationandevaluationbyimmersing graduateandundergraduatestudentsintheevaluationprocessandprofessional learningopportunities.
TheroleoftheGroupistooverseeresearchandevaluationofallCEISMCexternally andinternallyfundedprojects.TheResearchandEvaluationGroupclosely collaborateswithCESIMC’sEducationalInnovationandDevelopmentGroupto conductresearchoninnovativeSTEMcurriculaandteacherprofessional developmentthroughNationalScienceFoundation(NSF)fundedprojects(AMP-ITUP,CAPACiTY,BIRDEE,RETTL,STEM-ID).ThescopeoftheGroup’sresearch expertiseincludesgraduateeducationresearch(NSFGraduateEducation-TEAM Science)andundergraduateSTEMeducation(NSFRobertNoyceScholarship ProgramandImprovingUndergraduateSTEMEducation).
Additionally,theGroupcollaboratesacrossallteamsatCEISMC,includingstudent programsandSchoolandCommunityEngagementgroups,YourVoiceisPower,as wellasGoSTEMandGoSTEAMteamstodeterminetheimpactofCEISMCprograms ontheparticipantsthroughprogramevaluation.CEISMC’sEducationalResearchand EvaluationGroupevaluationportfolioalsoincludestheevaluationofNSF’sScience andTechnologyandEngineeringResearchcenters,aswellasundergraduateand graduateeducationprograms.
DrMeltemAlemdar
Associate Director
meltem.alemdar@ceismc.gatech.edu
Research Associate II
DrJasmineChoi
Research Scientist II
jasmine.choi@ceismc.gatech.edu KatieBoiceKing
katie.king@ceismc.gatech.edu
TaliaCapozzoli
Research Associate I
talia.capozzoli@ceismc.gatech.edu
ZijunAlexander
Research Associate I
zijun.alexander@ceismc.gatech.edu
DrJessicaGale
Senior Research Scientist
jessica.gale@ceismc.gatech.edu
DrDyanneBaptistePorter
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
dporter39@gatech.edu
JustinaJackson
Research Associate II
justina.jackson@ceismc.gatech.edu
DrSunniNewton
Senior Research Scientist
sunni.newton@ceismc.gatech.edu
DrAbeeraPRehmat
Research Scientist II
abeera.rehmat@ceismc.gatech.edu
JaymaKoval
Research Associate II
jayma.koval@ceismc.gatech.edu
KariLaunaNimox
Research Program Coordinator I kari.nimox@ceismc.gatech.edu
CEISMC SAVANNAH
CEISMC SAVANNAH
TheCenterforEducationIntegratingScience,Mathematics,andComputing (CEISMC)attheGeorgiaTechSavannahCampusservesK-12students,K-12 teachers,andotherK-12stakeholdersinBryan,Chatham,Effingham,Liberty,and surroundingcounties.Throughyear-roundSTEM/STEAMstudentprogramming, suchasourSaturdaySTEAMlabsandsummerprograms,weofferfunandenriching experiencesoncampusforall1st-12thgraders.Whetherit’sthroughFirstLego League,K12InVenturePrize,orElementaryScienceOlympiadwealsohave opportunitiesforstudentstocompeteagainsttheirpeerstoearnaspotatstate!
Asanintegralpartofseveralgrantfundedprojects,wehelptoconnectK12students andteacherstoeverythingfromreal-timesealevelrisedatatoaerospacethemed curriculum.Finally,throughouron-campusprofessionaldevelopmentand curriculumsupportofferings,weoffertheopportunitytoengagewithourhighly qualifiedinstructorstogrowinyourabilitytodeliverqualitySTEMcontenttoyour studentsthroughtrainingsinPBL,coding,robotics,orparticipationintheGIFT Program.
Belowarealistofprogramsandinitiativeswearecurrentlyinvolvedwith@the Savannahcampus:
K-12On-CampusSummerPrograms
K-12On-campusSaturdayprograms
Variouson-campusteacherPD(code.org,K-12InVenture,YVIP,etc.)
NSFCIVICs–K-12educationlead
NSFDRK-12–teacherPDco-lead
CEARHub–K-12educationlead
GIFT
SavannahRegionalK-12InVenturePrize
SavannahRegionalElementaryScienceOlympiad K-12Virtualstudentprograms–co-lead
Gulfstreamfundedmiddleschoolhands-onprojects–lead
FirstDistrictCareerDiscoveryDays–lead
SavannahFirstGenerationCollegeInstitute–co-lead
TimothyCone
Sr Program Director for CEISMC Savannah
timothy.cone@ceismc.gatech.edu
DeidraWirick
Educational Outreach Manager I deidra.wirick@ceismc.gatech.edu
CrystalNichols
Educational Outreach Coordinator I cnichols61@gatech.edu
LesaHaggins
Educational Outreach Manager I lhagins3@gatech.edu
LeighAcevedo
Educational Outreach Manager I timothy.cone@ceismc.gatech.edu
SusanDaly
Educational Outreach Coordinator sdaly6@gatech.edu
ADDITIONALUNITS @CEISMC
PRE-TEACHING ADVISEMENT
CEISMC CALENDAR
