About the Authors

Angelia Reid-Griffin is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Her research interests include using technology as a tool in science and mathematics and minority teacher shortage.
Email griffina@uncw.edu

Richard Huber is a Professor of Science Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (http://people.uncw.edu/huberr/) His research interests include the development of Internet based Data Visualization Tools.
Email huber@uncw.edu

Christopher Moore teaches seventh grade science and math at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry in Wilmington North Carolina.
Email chrismoore@ec.rr.com

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