Southeastern Regional Robert Noyce Conference 2024

The very popular quiz bowl is back by popular demand. Moderated by Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury of South Alabama, come and use old-school buzzers to play on a quiz team and challenge a team of peers! Be lightning fast and win toss-ups for your team, who then gets exclusive rights for the bonus question. Fast, fun, and full of knowledge!

Keynote: Weather in Your Face!
Meteorology is the one subject that crosses all disciplines from science to math to art to history to economics and sociology. Weather controls our moods and comfort. Weather is often the starting topic of a conversation between strangers. Regardless of age, income, ethnicity, gender or zip code, we all share a universal relationship with the elements and the sights they create. Weather in Your Face, presented by meteorologist and educator Alan Sealls, shows all the things that surround us daily that provide a lesson in the sky and for the classroom to entertain and enrich the lives of all.

The author will participate in a book signing directly after the breakfast and keynote.

How did the country that gave the world some of the most impactful inventions fall behind in innovations? The STEM Crisis we are experiencing today was forecasted decades ago yet we ignored the warnings. Let's talk about what we need to do

We change, the climate changes, and we change the climate. The use of fossil fuels has created a warmer atmosphere, land and oceans. It’s an issue for communities, countries and humanity as the impacts of climate change go far beyond just warmer weather. We’ll explore the science of what was once called global warming, and how it manifests itself. In this fireside chat with meteorologist and educator Alan Sealls we’ll discuss climate change and what or whether anything should be done about it. It’s a discussion that is very relevant to the lives of your children and students.

For details about the Stennis Space Center, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/stennis/

Transportation: Attendees will meet in the pre-convening area on the 2nd floor to be led to the area to load the buses.
We will meet in the pre-convening area at the top of the escalators to depart for the buses at 7:30 AM.

Meals will also be provided during the off-site excursion.

Black Liberatory K-12 Science Education (BLKSE) is a framework proposed by Morton and colleagues (2022) that addresses the anti-Black nature of science epistemology and praxis. In this workshop, we will unpack the BLKSE framework and explore how it can be leveraged in science classroom spaces.

The lecture on dynamic learning will delve into the multifaceted nature of the learning process, emphasizing its cognitive, social, and psychological dimensions. To foster a genuine love for science among students, it is imperative to employ teaching methods that align with these aspects of learning. Cognitively, students should engage actively in explaining, analyzing, and contrasting concepts, which necessitates an environment where they feel comfortable making mistakes as part of their journey toward understanding. Socially, learning is enhanced when students collaborate, benefiting from the collective effort and diverse perspectives of their peers. Psychologically, it is crucial that students believe in their ability to learn science, as this self-belief drives their motivation and resilience. This lecture will explore strategies to create a dynamic learning environment that nurtures these cognitive, social, and psychological elements, ultimately fostering a deeper and more enthusiastic engagement with science.

This year's poster session features 15 research posters, both about other Noyce Projects as well as other research conducted by Noyce Scholars and Principal Investigators.

• USC Science and Mathematics Teachers Initiative Phase 3: Sean Yee, Jan Yow, Christine Lotter, Bert Ely, Kathy Henson, and Ben Gaston
• Nurturing the Next Generation of STEM Educators while Navigating the Challenges of Recruitment: Gregory Chamblee, Tuyin An, Denise Carroll, Hui Jin 
• The Recruitment and Preparation of Next Generation STEM Teachers: Renita King, Emma Francis, Tykeena Watson, Heather Johnson
• Recruiting & Cultivating Teachers for Rural and Underserved Communities: INSPIRE 2.0: Reenay R. H. Rogers, Jing Chen
• Partnerships that live beyond graduation give teachers a feeling of belonging and stamina to stay: Jill Chambers, Sandra McKell, Tina Hendrickson, Eric Lambert, JM Wyss
• Challenges After a Pandemic: Teaching Secondary Science: Daniel Stanley, Dennis Sunal and Cynthia Sunal
• Transforming Science Education: The Impact of High Expectations and Problem-Based Learning: Lauren Richardson, Dr. Gregory Chamblee, Dr. Hui Jin, Dr. Tuyin An, Dr. Denise Carroll 
• Learning Modalities During COVID-19 Effect on STEM Teachers’ Effectiveness and Retention: Melissa Demetrikopoulos, Zhan Shi, Molly Weinburgh, Daniella Biffi, Dean Williams, John Pecore
• Enhancing Pedagogical Practices of Noyce Scholars: Merold Saffa, Anthony Vu, Tina Bell,  Padmanabhan Seshaiyer 
• Retaining Diverse STEM Teachers in High-Needs Secondary Schools: Christopher C. Jett, Natalie S. King
• Project Tiger Teach (PTT): Elaine D. Martin, Artenzia Young-Seigler, Heraldo Richards
• Noyce Pathway to Mathematics II: An Integrated STEM Initiative: Susan Ferguson, Kelly Byrd, Katie McCorrison, Joe Gaston, Chris Parrish, Tres Stefurak, Shenghwa Wu, Ramsey Willis, Dru McCleave
• STEM Majors’ Untapped Interest in Teaching: Insights From a Freshmen Survey: John L. Pecore, Kwame Owusu-Daaku, Josiah Tawiah, Aletheia Zambesi, Shim Lew, Melissa K. Demetrikopoulos
• ODU GEMS: Lessons Learned from Clinical Field Experiences: Demetrice Smith-Mutegi, Courtni Mindy, Dominique Wright, Christina Steel
• Noyce Stream: Katie McCorrison, David Forbes
• Lessons Learned from a Noyce Scholar, Marie Coffey, Chelsi Dill