Relevant Online Resources
Mississippi State University’s Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology
Appalachian Regional Commission
North American Coal Company’s Red Hills Mine
Mississippi Department of Education
SMART Technology
PASCO Scientific
About the Authors
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Dr. Sandra H. Harpole is Associate Vice President for Research and Director of Mississippi State University’s Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology. She is recognized for her teaching in the high school and at the university levels. She received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching as a high school chemistry and physics teacher and is recognized as a John Grisham Master Teacher, which is Mississippi State University’s highest recognition for teaching excellence. She has received extensive funding for STEM programs for K-12 teachers and students and has been recognized as one of Mississippi State University’s Most Highly Funded Researchers. |
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Lori Hill Kerley teaches 6th grade mathematics with the Shelby County School System in Alabaster, Alabama. She previously worked as a Research Associate with Mississippi State University’s Center for Science, Mathematics and Technology. |
The authors would like to acknowledge generous funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission for this study ARC #MS-14903-04. Send correspondence regarding this article to sharpole@research.msstate.edu or
LKerley@Shelbyed.k12.al.us.
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