Elizabeth is the Head of the Science Department at Fusion Academy in Downtown Brooklyn. She is also the technology liaison for the learning management and student information systems for her campus. She teaches a variety of math and science courses to students from 6th-12th grade. She was awarded “Teacher of the Year” at her school for 2016-2017. Elizabeth was a member of the NASA GISS Climate Change Research Initiative as a teacher and associate researcher where she spent her time studying the urban heat island effect and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies throughout the city using both satellite data and field campaigns using thermal thermography. Elizabeth currently serves on the Education Advisory board for Infiniscope where she creates and reviews online interactive science lessons. | |
Barbie Buckner is a 20+ year STEM classroom teacher with a Doctorate’s Degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Louisville. Her research interest included the impact of technology on student achievement and teacher behavior. Buckner recently served as a 2013-14 Einstein Fellow at the National Science Foundation Education and Human Resources Directorate where she collaborated with colleagues on learning, learning environments, boarding participating and workforce development. Barbie sees education as her calling and has spent her life sharing her love for learning with everyone around her. Knowing that today’s student will compete in a global economy, Barbie says that “It is imperative that today’s students are prepared with consistent rigorous and relevant standards that produce more STEM majors, particularly women, to keep this great nation at the forefront in technology, innovation, and advancement.” | |
